Maria Kallas Monroe, MFT brings more than 25 years of specialized Imago Relationship Therapy training to her counseling practice at 123 11th St, Del Mar, CA 92014. She earned a master's degree in psychology in 1996, became a licensed marriage and family therapist in California in 2000, and completed her certification as an Imago Therapist in 2002 after an intensive training program developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. Her office on 11th Street sits in the heart of Del Mar's village, a short walk from the professional building at 317 14th Street where fellow therapist Holly Swanson, M.A., LMFT practices Jungian psychotherapy. By 2010 Maria had earned an additional certification as a presenter of the internationally recognized "Getting the Love You Want" couples workshop, a 20-hour immersive program offered to more than 100,000 couples worldwide. She further expanded her clinical toolkit by completing a three-year Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy training in 2017, and she holds additional credentials in EMDR, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Healing Touch Therapy, and mediation. Her therapeutic approach draws on Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy techniques as well, allowing her to tailor sessions to the specific dynamics each couple presents. Standard Imago couples therapy sessions run 90 minutes, and half-day or full-day intensives are available for couples who travel to Del Mar specifically for concentrated work. Individual therapy sessions are offered in a traditional 50-minute format. Couples visiting from out of town for intensive retreats often combine their sessions with time along the Del Mar coastline, and nearby wellness providers like The Spa at L'Auberge offer a natural complement to the restorative work Maria facilitates. Appointments can be arranged by calling 760-632-9699 or visiting mariakallasmonroe.com.