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    WHERE LOVE IS RESTORED, TRUST IS REBUILT, AND INTIMACY THRIVES.

    I am dedicated to helping couples and individuals navigate the challenges of intimacy, trust, and healing. I offer in-person and Telehealth video sessions across California. Whether you seek psychotherapy in person or remotely, I support your journey toward transformation. I provide a safe and supportive environment for those seeking transformative couples therapy, relationship issues, sexual wellness, emotional renewal, intimacy enhancement, and betrayal trauma recovery. With a discreet and highly personalized approach, I am committed to keeping your privacy and confidentiality throughout our work, making sure you can share your concerns in a safe and secure environment.

    Transform Your Relationship with Expert Couples Therapy

    Every relationship encounters challenges, whether trust issues, communication breakdowns, or intimacy concerns. It is a relief to know that you don’t have to face these struggles alone. Professional help is available.

    My research-based, results-driven couples therapy is designed to help you rebuild trust, heal from betrayal, strengthen emotional and physical intimacy, improve communication, navigate major life transitions, and deepen connection and relationship satisfaction. By working with me, you can expect significant improvements in your relationship dynamics and overall satisfaction.

    With a compassionate and effective approach, I guide couples toward meaningful transformation, helping them build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. The potential for positive change is within your reach.

    Take the First Step Toward a Healthier Relationship

    Take the first step towards a healthier relationship. By scheduling a consultation today, you’re not just starting a process, you’re taking control and creating the lasting change you deserve. Don’t wait; your journey towards relationship renewal begins here.

    Dr. Emelina Belle is a premier expert in sex therapy, betrayal trauma, and couples healing, offering a distinguished level of care to individuals and partners navigating relational challenges. With a PhD and licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Dr. Belle brings a wealth of expertise, complemented by elite certifications:

    Clinical Fellow of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 

     Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) 

    Board-Certified Diplomate Sexologist

    American Board of Sexology (ABS)  

    AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST) 

    American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists

    Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)

    Certified Complex Trauma Specialist (CCPT-II)

    Certified Clinical Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)

    Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM)

     Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist ( RACS)

     LGBTQIA2+ Affirmative Therapy

    Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level III

    Certified Couples Betrayal Trauma Recovery Therapist

     (CCBRT) 

    Certified Multiple Addiction Therapist (CMAT) 

    Financial and Work Disorders (CMAT-FD)

    Chemical Dependency (CMAT-CD)

    Eating Disorders (CMAT-ED)

     Dr. Emelina Belle guides high-achieving professionals and discerning couples toward deeper connection, trust, and emotional well-being. Her approach, which integrates advanced clinical interventions, is underpinned by a compassionate, results-driven methodology. This ensures that her clients feel understood and cared for throughout their therapeutic journey.

    As the author of Modern Love Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Interracial Couples, Dr. Belle brings a research-based perspective to her work, offering unparalleled insight into the complexities of modern relationships.

    Located in Newport Beach, CA, her practice offers a discreet and supportive environment, ensuring the highest standard of relational care in a secure and comfortable setting. This emphasis on privacy is designed to make you feel safe and secure in your therapeutic journey.

    Why Choose Dr. Emelina Belle?

    Through advanced, research evidenced-based therapy, I help my clients:

    Rebuild trust after betrayal – Healing from infidelity, addiction, or emotional wounds, repairing ruptures, and restoring love in the relationship.

    Deepen emotional & physical intimacy – Restoring emotional safety, and overcoming barriers to closeness.

    Navigate major life transitions – Successfully manage significant life changes, such as career shifts, marriage, parenthood, or separation, ensuring a smoother journey.

    Manage high-functioning stress & performance demands – Successfully balancing success with personal fulfillment, achieving a sense of empowerment.

    Enhance relationship satisfaction – Foster deeper, more meaningful connections, enriching your life and personal growth.

    My Credentials Include:

    Ph.D. in Marriage & Family Therapy – California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University

    Harvard Medical School – Global Mental Health & Trauma Recovery, Treating Couples: Surmounting Challenges & Advancing Women’s Health

    The Gottman Institute – Advanced Couples Therapy, Affairs & Infidelity & PTSD

    Modern Sex Therapy Institutes – AASECT Certified Sex Therapist

    ✔  Trauma Research Foundation – Traumatic Stress Studies

    Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Therapists  APSATS – Partner Betrayal Trauma 

     ✔ International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals IITAP -Multiple & Sex Addiction Recovery

    Elite therapy for high-achieving professionals, providing tailored support for relationships and personal growth.

    Confidential, Boutique-Style Therapy – Private, exclusive, and tailored to your needs.

    Flexible Scheduling & Premium Saturday Appointments—Designed to accommodate the demanding lifestyles of high-achieving professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs.

    ✔ High-Impact, Research-Based Approaches – We utilize evidence-based modalities that deliver transformation.

    Expertise in Betrayal Trauma and Couples Therapy – Guiding individuals and couples through healing and reconnection with a deep understanding of the complexities of betrayal trauma. 

    Luxury-Level, High-Touch Experience – A discreet, premium therapeutic space designed for comfort and effectiveness, where you can relax and focus on your personal growth in a luxurious setting.

    Personalized Relationship & Life Strategy Plans – Equipping you with actionable tools to create meaningful change.

    High-Conflict & High-Stress Relationships – Helping partners break toxic cycles and strengthen emotional bonds.

    Elite Couples Therapy & Pre-Marital Counseling – Equipping couples with skills for long-term success.

    Expertise You Can Trust: Specialized Therapy for Lasting Change

    Sex Therapy and Intimacy Issues

    Gottman Method Couples Therapy 

    ✔ Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model

    Partner Betrayal Trauma 

    Interracial, Intercultural & Interethnic Couples

    Complex Trauma Recovery, PTSD 

    ✔ Multiple Addictions Disorders

     ✔ Sex Addiction Recovery

    Financial Disorders 

     ✔ Chemical Dependency

      ✔ Eating Disorders and Body Image Issues

     ✔ LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy 

    ✔ Perinatal Mental Health and Postpartum 

    ✔  Life Transitions & Identity Challenges

     ✔ Depression & Emotional Dysregulation 

      ✔ Family of Origin Trauma 

      ✔ Grief, Loss & Adjustment Issues 

    Affirming Care for the LGBTQIA2+ Community

    LGBTQIA2+ individuals and couples receive the highest quality of care. Our practices are affirming, inclusive, respectful, and designed to uphold the dignity of every person.