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Our Mission:
San Diego's Go-To Hub for Couples Therapy

Founded by Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT , certified in EFT, co-author of Help for High-Conflict Couples, and co-creator of the 2026 EFT Triage Conference in Las Vegas. Two locations. One unwavering standard of care.

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Our Mission Statement: Helping couples move from stuck to thriving.

Jennine Estes PowellOur Founder: Built on Decades of EFT Expertise

Estes Therapy was founded by Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than 20 years of experience helping couples heal, reconnect, and build lasting bonds.

Jennine discovered EFT early in her career under the direct supervision of Dr. Lisa Palmer-Olsen and Dr. Mark Kaupp, certified EFT trainers in San Diego. She also learned from Dr. Scott Woolley and Rebecca Jergensen, EFT Trainers. Witnessing first-hand how EFT transformed couples who had tried everything else, she made it the cornerstone of Estes Therapy, and has since built the practice into the most EFT-trained group practice in San Diego, conducting over 800+ sessions every month with a primary focus on relationships.

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — LMFT #47653 (California)
  • Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Co-author of Help for High-Conflict Couples: Using Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Science of Attachment to Create Lasting Change. with Jackie Wielick, LMFT — foreword by Dr. Sue Johnson, pioneer and creator of EFT
  • Co-creator of the 2026 EFT Triage Conference in Las Vegas — bringing world-famous EFT experts together to train clinicians globally
  • Trains and supervises therapists in couples work, both within her team and worldwide
  • Mentors therapists on clinical excellence and building thriving private practices
  • Founder of the global #BeingLOVEDis campaign exploring what love means around the world
  • Was the Chair on the EFT Board in San Diego for 2 years term
  • Also founder of Spokane Counseling Hub — serving the Spokane, WA community
  • Helped at various EFT Externships and EFT Core Skills throughout the years.

“Safety is sexy. If we don’t feel safe with our partners, we’re not going to be able to show up in the vulnerable ways that research says creates healthy, happy connections.” — Jennine Estes Powell, LMFT, Founder of Estes Therapy

What We Stand For: We don't put a Band-Aid on it. We get to the root

At Estes Therapy, we believe relationships deserve more than surface-level solutions. We are San Diego’s premier couples counseling practice because every therapist on our team has committed to deep, ongoing EFT training, from Externship through Core Skills, Attachment Injury Repair (AIRM), and beyond. We treat couples across every challenge: conflict, disconnection, affairs, grief, and everything in between. Our goal is long-lasting change, not quick fixes.

Why Estes Therapy: San Diego's Most Couples Counseling Trained Practice

Full EFT Training Pathway

Many of our therapists complete the full training of EFT Externship, Core Skills, Attachment Injury Repair Model (AIRM), advanced intensives, and ongoing supervision, making our team among the most thoroughly trained in couples counseling all of Southern California.

Clinically Proven Results

EFT has decades of peer-reviewed research behind it. We use it because it works,  delivering lasting results, not just short-term relief.

Couples-First, Always

We are specialists, not generalists. Every therapist at Estes Therapy is specifically trained in couples work. When you come to us, you get a clinician whose entire skillset is built around helping relationships heal.

Globally Recognized Training

Through Jennine’s co-creation of the EFT Triage Conference, our team benefits from direct access to the world’s leading EFT experts, bringing that international-level expertise into our San Diego therapy rooms.

Every Couple, Every Challenge

From premarital prep to affair recovery, high-conflict patterns to disconnection, we offer specialized care for every relational need. LGBTQ+ affirming. Military-informed. Polyamory-inclusive.

Gottman & AEDP Integration

Complementing EFT with Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), a rich, multi-modal toolkit for every couple we see.

 

International Impact: Co-Creating the Future of EFT Training

Jennine Estes Powell isn’t just a practitioner of EFT, she is actively helping create trainings accessible to therapists worldwide. In 2025, she co-created the 2026 EFT Triage Conference in Las Vegas, a landmark event bringing together the world’s leading EFT trainers and researchers to advance the field of couples therapy.

The conference is focused on how high-conflict couples experience and heal from complex attachment injuries, drawing directly on the work Jennine has refined across her decades of clinical practice and her book, Help for High-Conflict Couples.

  • World-famous EFT experts and trainers flown in from around the globe
  • Focused on treating attachment injuries and relationship betrayals using EFT
  • Continuing Education (CEs) for clinicians attending
  • Breakout sessions, networking, and hands-on learning for therapists
  • Honoring the legacy of Dr. Sue Johnson, creator of EFT
  • Expanding access to elite EFT training for clinicians globally
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Find the Right Therapist — Schedule a Free 10-Minute Call Today

Once you’re ready to take the next step, schedule your no-pressure 10-minute matching appointment. Your Care Coordinator will save you time and money by matching you with potential therapists with a few thoughtful questions.

You can also Meet Our Team and see their credentials and qualifications yourself. If you find someone you’d like to book an appointment with, you can schedule it directly on their calendar.

It’s time to heal in a safe, face-to-face environment through in-person therapy.

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