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1902 Wright Place Carlsbad, CA 92008
The problem is rarely the argument. It’s the loneliness that grows underneath it. You remember when connection felt effortless — the laughter, the warmth, the sense of being deeply chosen. Now you find yourselves circling the same conflicts or avoiding the conversations that matter most. The distance feels painful and unfamiliar. You wonder when things changed, and whether closeness can be rebuilt. Therapy offers a space to slow the cycle down, understand what’s happening beneath the reactions, and begin rebuilding trust, intimacy, and emotional connection with greater honesty, clarity, and care.
Couples come to me when they can still feel the love beneath the distance and are longing to reconnect. Together, we uncover the pain, fear, and longing hidden beneath the conflict and silence. Tenderness can return, trust can be rebuilt, and intimacy can deepen. Healing doesn’t mean going back to how things were; it means creating stronger than before.
You’re ready to stop feeling like strangers and start finding your way back to each other. Together, we can uncover what’s been lost, rebuild trust, and create a relationship that feels alive and secure again. Change begins with a single step—call me today to start reconnecting. I am here to help.
Call or Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli now for a free 15 minute consultation - (714) 410-5683

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1902 Wright Place

Carlsbad, CA 92008 map

(714) 410-5683

Irvine, CA 92606

Website
I offer in-person sessions in Carlsbad and telehealth throughout California, with availability in the evenings.
I specialize in Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (714) 410-5683
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1902 Wright Place

Carlsbad, CA 92008 map

(714) 410-5683

Irvine, CA 92606

Website
I offer in-person sessions in Carlsbad and telehealth throughout California, with availability in the evenings.
I specialize in Couples Therapy, Sex Therapy and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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I'm a cash-pay provider and not in-network with insurance. Superbills available for PPO plans with out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683
"
I'm a cash-pay provider and not in-network with insurance. Superbills available for PPO plans with out-of-network benefits.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist Associate: Atti S Moricelli

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 156727 Supervised by Dr. Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT (California / 136636) Atti S Moricelli
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended The Chicago School, Master of Couples, Family, and Children, Graduated 2024
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I am currently completing my doctorate, specializing in power dynamics within couples. My clinical research focuses on how power, control, and unconscious patterns drive conflict, shape connection, and influence the potential for healing and lasting change in relationships.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683
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I am currently completing my doctorate, specializing in power dynamics within couples. My clinical research focuses on how power, control, and unconscious patterns drive conflict, shape connection, and influence the potential for healing and lasting change in relationships.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Couples Therapy
  • Sex Therapy
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy and Connection
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I help couples move beyond repeating the same painful conversations and understand the deeper patterns beneath them. Therapy may involve rebuilding trust, improving communication, restoring intimacy, addressing resentment, and learning how to stay connected during conflict. The goal is not perfection, but a relationship with more honesty, safety, vitality, and emotional closeness.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683
"
I help couples move beyond repeating the same painful conversations and understand the deeper patterns beneath them. Therapy may involve rebuilding trust, improving communication, restoring intimacy, addressing resentment, and learning how to stay connected during conflict. The goal is not perfection, but a relationship with more honesty, safety, vitality, and emotional closeness.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Farsi
Norwegian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Blind Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Farsi
Norwegian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Jungian
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)
  • Trauma Focused
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My work is grounded in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and centers on uncovering power dynamics, emotional truth, and unconscious patterns that shape your relationships. Sessions are direct, structured, and designed to create real, lasting change in how you show up, helping you move from old defenses toward authentic connection and integrity.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683
"
My work is grounded in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) and centers on uncovering power dynamics, emotional truth, and unconscious patterns that shape your relationships. Sessions are direct, structured, and designed to create real, lasting change in how you show up, helping you move from old defenses toward authentic connection and integrity.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 410-5683

Location

Primary Location

1902 Wright Place

Carlsbad, CA 92008

(714) 410-5683

Additional Location

Irvine, CA 92606

(714) 410-5683
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I offer in-person sessions in Carlsbad and telehealth throughout California, with availability in the evenings.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (714) 410-5683
"
I offer in-person sessions in Carlsbad and telehealth throughout California, with availability in the evenings.
Photo of Atti S Moricelli - Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Couples Therapy - Atti Moricelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (714) 410-5683