The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling: Maria Jessica Quiroz, LMFT

03/29/2026

03/29/2026

Reunification after parental alienation is not always the beautiful reunion people expect.

For many families, reunification therapy after parental alienation, estrangement, or high-conflict divorce can feel awkward, emotional, and unfamiliar before it ever feels close again.

A child may still love both parents deeply…
but also feel:

• guilt for reconnecting
• loyalty conflicts
• emotional distance
• fear of “betraying” the other parent
• confusion about how to act or what to say

And the rejected parent may be doing everything they can to reconnect while trying not to push too hard.

This is why family reunification counseling is not about forcing instant closeness.
It is about rebuilding the relationship gently, safely, and intentionally.

At The Couples Therapy & Reunification Counseling, we help children, parents, and families navigate:

✨ Parental alienation
✨ Parent-child estrangement
✨ Reunification therapy
✨ High-conflict co-parenting
✨ Court-involved family cases
✨ Attachment wounds and family healing

Because reunification is not a moment.
It is a process of emotional repair, trust-building, and safe reconnection.

And one of the most important things families need to hear is this:

It does not have to feel perfect to be healing.

If your family is struggling with distance, resistance, or disconnection after separation or divorce, support is available.

📍Montebello & Newport Beach, CA
💻 Telehealth available in California
📞 Call or text: 562-774-6787
🌐 www.thecouplestherapy.com

Now accepting new reunification and family therapy cases.

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03/25/2026

New on the blog 🤍
Not every child who resists a parent is experiencing the same thing.

In this new post, we break down the difference between estrangement and alienation and why understanding the “why” behind a child’s resistance matters in reunification work.

This is especially important for parents, attorneys, and professionals navigating high conflict family systems.

Read the full blog through the link in bio or message us for support.

📍 Montebello & Newport Beach CA
💻 Virtual therapy available
📞 (562) 774-6787
🌐 thecouplestherapy.com

03/16/2026

Parental alienation can quietly destroy the bond between a child and a loving parent.
Understanding the signs and the impact is the first step toward protecting children and restoring connection.

03/07/2026

Healing hearts by the coast 🌊
Our Newport Beach office offers couples therapy, family therapy, and reunification counseling to help relationships reconnect, rebuild trust, and grow stronger.

03/06/2026

POV: your therapist said move your body to regulate your nervous system 💃

03/06/2026

Journaling is one of the most powerful tools for emotional healing.
It helps you process thoughts, regulate emotions, and gain clarity.
Here are 6 creative ways to journal that can support your mental health.
Swipe to explore.






mentalhealthmatters

03/02/2026

We closed our eyes to feel the moment, not just capture it.
To breathe it in.
To slow it down.
To let gratitude settle in our hearts instead of rushing to the next thing.

Because the real gift is not the party.
It is not the candles.
It is not the pictures.

The real gift is presence.
Undivided attention.
Shared laughter.
Love you can feel with your eyes closed.

Happy Birthday to my sweet girl 🤍✨






AuntieLove
GratefulHeart
BirthdayJoy
SlowDown
HeartCentered
LoveFully
MindfulMoments

02/23/2026

Your relationship isn’t broken. Your attachment wounds are talking.”

02/21/2026

The Truth About Reunification Therapy

Reunification therapy is not about forcing children to love a parent.
It is not about proving one parent right.
It is not about undoing court battles in a therapy room.

It is about restoring emotional safety where it has fractured.

And that is much harder than people realize.

02/19/2026

Free time.
Still building.

Some people rest.
I create.

Music on. Vision clear.
This is the part you don’t always see.
The quiet expansion.
The intentional branding.
The discipline behind the dream.

When you love what you do, creativity doesn’t clock out.

🎧✨