Rina Podolsky Therapy LMFT

02/04/2026

Conflict is an opportunity for clarity, not a battle to be won. ⚖️ Use these three rules to keep your next disagreement from turning into a disconnect. Time:

01/29/2026

More than just a vacation. One hour of therapy a week is powerful, but when you are navigating years of distance or the aftermath of a crisis, sometimes you need to step outside your daily environment to truly hear each other again.
In this video, I’m sharing why the Encuentro Retreat in Chiapas is designed differently. We combine the clinical precision of Gottman Method and EFT with the nervous-system-regulating power of Mindfulness.
We don’t just talk about change; we create the physical and emotional space for your system to cool down so you can finally have the conversations that matter.
The Transformation:
* Gottman Method: The strategic “math” of a healthy marriage.
* EFT: Mapping the cycles that keep you disconnected.
* Mindfulness: The key to staying present when things get difficult. to move from “roommates” back to partners? Join us in San Cristóbal de las Casas this March.
✨ Rina Podolsky, LMFT | Specialized Couples Therapy DM “RETREAT” for the full itinerary and registration details.

01/22/2026

Competence is a trap when it comes to intimacy. 🕯️
Many high-achieving couples try to ‘optimize’ their way out of a roommate marriage. But you can’t logic your way into a deeper connection.
As a Sophisticated Stabilizer, I help you shift from ‘solving’ to ‘sharing.’ We change the dance so the house feels like a home again before the weekend starts.
✨ Rina Podolsky, LMFT | Specialized Couples Therapy. Link in bio to secure your private session.
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01/22/2026

01/12/2026

You have more power in your relationship than you think.
We often get stuck in a “waiting room” mentality—waiting for our partner to apologize, waiting for them to notice the distance, waiting for them to change first. But waiting is a passive strategy that usually leads to deeper resentment.
In my work with high-pressure couples, we look at the System. A relationship is like a delicate watch; if you change the movement of one gear, the rest must adapt.
When you decide to change one thing in yourself—whether it’s moving away from a defensive posture or naming a need with clarity—you aren’t just doing “self-work.” You are fundamentally altering the dance between you.
Change doesn’t require a consensus. It requires a catalyst. If you’re ready to be the catalyst for a better partnership, let’s talk.
✨ Rina Podolsky, LMFT | Specialized Couples Therapy San Diego & Global | Link in Bio to schedule.
tionship than you think.
The Body: We often get stuck in a “waiting room” mentality—waiting for our partner to apologize, waiting for them to notice the distance, waiting for them to change first. But waiting is a passive strategy that usually leads to deeper resentment.
In my work with high-pressure couples, we look at the System. A relationship is like a delicate watch; if you change the movement of one gear, the rest must adapt.
When you decide to change one thing in yourself—whether it’s moving away from a defensive posture or naming a need with clarity—you aren’t just doing “self-work.” You are fundamentally altering the dance between you.
The Call to Action: Change doesn’t require a consensus. It requires a catalyst. If you’re ready to be the catalyst for a better partnership, let’s talk.
✨ Rina Podolsky, LMFT | Specialized Couples Therapy San Diego & Global | Link in Bio to schedule.

01/09/2026

For many of the couples I see, Friday afternoon isn’t a relief. It’s the start of the “Quiet Weekend.”
When you’re a high-pressure family, the week is held together by the frantic pace of work, school runs, and logistics. But when the Friday sun sets in San Diego, the distractions fade—and the silence between you becomes the loudest thing in the house.
You’re surrounded by the life you worked so hard to build, yet you feel like you’re living with a stranger. You want to reach out, but the “mental load” of the past week and the weight of unspoken tension make it feel impossible.
If you’re heading into this weekend feeling that distance, I want you to know: The silence isn’t the enemy. It’s just the symptom. We don’t “fix” the silence by forcing conversation. We fix it by stabilizing the foundation so that being in the same room starts to feel safe again.
You don’t have to navigate the quiet alone. If you’re ready to bring the warmth back into your home, let’s start on Monday.
✨ Rina Podolsky, LMFT Private Consultations | San Diego & Global Link in Bio to secure your session.

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12/22/2025

It happens slowly. You stop flirting, you stop asking about each other’s inner worlds, and suddenly you’re just co-existing in the same office/house. If you’re feeling like “just roommates,” it’s not necessarily the end—it’s a signal that the ‘friendship’ part of your relationship needs a serious jumpstart.
Is it too late? Usually, no. But it does require intentionality to move back from ‘logistics mode’ to ‘connection mode.’

12/04/2025

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11/20/2025

Looking to reconnect with your partner in a meaningful way?

We're hosting an intimate couples retreat in the beautiful mountain town of San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas. This experiential weekend combines emotionally-focused practices and mindfulness to help couples deepen their connection and communication.

Led by a licensed marriage and family therapist, this retreat offers psychoeducational workshops and guided experiences in a relaxed, non-clinical atmosphere. You'll explore:

Tools for emotional attunement and understanding
Mindfulness practices to cultivate presence with each other
Experiential exercises that strengthen your bond
Time to simply be together in a beautiful setting
Whether you're looking to strengthen an already great relationship or work through communication challenges, this retreat provides the space and support to grow together.

Spaces are limited to ensure an intimate experience. Message us for more information and registration details!

08/29/2021

👉👉👉Conferencia Introducción a la Terapia Focalizada en Emociones

La Terapia Focalizada en Emociones (EFT) es una terapia basada en teorías de apego, teoría sistémica y otras teorías que son basadas en evidencia, que confirma sus resultados positivos para ayudar a parejas y a familias e individuos, sin embargo la mayor cantidad de estudios y su aplicación más frecuente es con parejas. Esta plática será una breve introducción a EFT, así como sus etapas y pasos.

Imparte: Mtra. Rina Podolsky
Miércoles 8 de septiembre de 2021
Horario: 12:00 h
Registro: https://bit.ly/Conferencia_Rina