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  • Dr. Emelina Bellé, PhD, LMFT, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist CST, CSAT, CPTT, CCTP-II, RACS, EMDR, PMH-C, CCPS, CCES, CMAT-ED, CCBRT-c, CMAT-FD

    Emelina Belle Intimacy & Renewal 

    Where love is restored, trust is rebuilt, and intimacy thrives.

    As a global leader in mental health recovery in human rights, dignity, and trauma, I understand that every relationship is unique. I offer a comprehensive range of expert support with a specialized, personalized approach that values and understands your needs. This approach will allow me to tailor my services to your situation, ensuring you receive the most effective care. My wide spectrum of services, from couples relationship therapy to sex therapy, partner betrayal trauma to sex addiction recovery, couple betrayal recovery to multiple addictions, affirming care LGBTQIA+ to global mental health, and trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, ensures I can effectively address your unique needs and provide you with a sense of reassurance and support. I have the expertise to help you, instilling a sense of hope, trust, and confidence in my clients.

    As a published author and dedicated researcher, my dissertation, Modern Love Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Interracial Couples, is now available through ProQuest. My work focuses on supporting interracial, intercultural, and interethnic couples and contributing valuable insights to Marriage and Family Therapy. For those interested in exploring my research findings and methodology, the full dissertation is accessible on ProQuest. 

    With professional training from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, a leader in clinical psychology education and mental health research, and specialized education in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery from Harvard Medical School, and couples therapy from the Gottman Institute, and sex therapy from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, I bring a high level of expertise to our practice. My numerous certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), the Trauma Research Foundation, Postpartum Support International (PSI), and the Association of Partners of Trauma and Sex Addicts Specialists (APSATS) are a testament to my commitment to providing the best care. 

    These certifications represent extensive training and experience in the field, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care. They demonstrate my dedication to staying current with the latest research and best practices in the field. You can be confident that I am not just here to provide care but am deeply committed to guiding you through the most challenging relationship issues. I understand that these issues can be isolating and difficult. I am here to make you feel supported and understood, instilling a sense of trust and confidence and reassuring you that you are not alone in your journey.

    Dr. Emelina Belle is committed to walking alongside you on your journey to healing, and transformation is unwavering. This commitment is a promise and a guiding principle we uphold in every session, ensuring you feel supported and cared for. We are here to support you, to help you heal and strengthen your relationship, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections. I deeply understand relationship dynamics, cultural intersections, and therapeutic approaches that foster meaningful connections. I specialize in couples recovery, partner betrayal trauma, and relationship dynamics. My expertise includes helping couples heal from betrayal, rebuild trust, and navigate complex emotional landscapes. I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples in fostering deeper connections, restoring intimacy, creating resilient relationships, and navigating the complexities of love, identity, and belonging in an evolving world. 

     

    Specialized Care for Complex Issues

    • Sex Therapy
    • Intimacy Disorder
    • Premarital Relationship Therapy
    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
    • Gottman Bringing Baby Home
    • Partner Sexual Betrayal Trauma
    • Couples’ Affair Betrayal Recovery
    • Multiple Addictions Therapy
    • Gottman Couples and Addiction Recovery
    • Love Addiction and Romantic Addiction
    • Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery
    • Interracial and Intercultural Couples Therapy
    • Rainbow LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Couples Therapy
    • Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder
    • Postpartum Baby Blues and Depression
    • Clinical Partner Trauma Specialist
    • Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behavior
    • Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
    • Alcohol and Substance Use Dependency
    • Body Image and Eating Disorders
    • Financial Disorders and Work Disorders
    • Chemical Dependency Addiction

    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.