Dr. Karina Samaniego Estrada, PhD

Many couples come to therapy feeling stuck, hurt, or unsure how to reconnect. My approach is collaborative, structured, and compassionate. As a licensed psychologist, I bring both clinical depth and practical tools to help couples create meaningful change. Using research-based methods like the Gottman Method, I help couples slow down conflict, improve communication, and rebuild emotional connection so they can move forward with greater clarity, trust, and hope. If youre unsure whether couples therapy is the right next step, I offer a complimentary phone consultation so we can talk briefly and see if were a good fit.

I work with couples and adults navigating relationship stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My couples work is informed by the Gottman Method and focuses on helping partners move from blame and disconnection toward understanding and teamwork. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, in person and online. Along with therapy for adults and couples, I also provide specialized immigration psychological evaluations for hardship waivers, asylum, VAWA, UT visas, N-648, and cancellation of removal (42B) cases.