IVANA TUFEKCIC, LMFT

Your relationship matters. Whether you’re feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or longing for more closeness, couples therapy can help you find your way back to each other. I help partners slow down, understand what’s really happening beneath the conflict, and create new patterns of connection that feel safe, supportive, and deeply nourishing. I offer in-person couples therapy in Sacramento and online couples counseling throughout California, making it possible for you to get the support you need wherever you are. Many couples reach out because they feel more like roommates than romantic partners. You might find yourself having the same arguments without resolution, avoiding difficult conversations because they never go well, or feeling like life’s demands — work, kids, responsibilities — have pushed intimacy to the background. Sometimes, you may even wonder if your marriage or relationship can heal, but deep down, you know you want to try. In our sessions, we’ll work together to address these challenges and build a stronger foundation for your relationship. You’ll learn how to communicate more effectively so you feel truly heard and understood. We’ll explore ways to break out of repeating arguments by getting to the root of what’s driving them. If trust has been broken, we’ll focus on repairing it with honesty, openness, and care. We’ll also strengthen your emotional intimacy so you feel like a team again, create shared rituals that nurture your bond, and find ways to balance your relationship with life’s many demands so you can enjoy each other more. My approach to marriage counseling and relationship therapy is compassionate, non-blaming, and rooted in attachment-based, trauma-informed practices. We’ll slow down reactive patterns so you can respond instead of react, uncover the longings and fears beneath your interactions, and heal emotional disconnection through safe, guided conversations. Together, we’ll create a clear vision for the kind of relationship you want and take concrete steps to get there. Couples in Sacramento and across California come to me when they feel stuck — and leave with a deeper connection, a renewed sense of partnership, and a clearer path forward. Whether we meet in person in my Sacramento office or connect virtually from anywhere in California, you don’t have to keep feeling alone in your relationship. Support is available, and change is possible. We'd love to hear from you 916.606.7458 This practice is inclusive, affirming and welcoming to all.