Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

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Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

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27576 Commerce Center Drive Suite #204 Temecula, CA 92590

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My ideal clients are couples who still love each other but have started to feel more like roommates. The talk is all logistics now. Who's got the kids, what's for dinner, did you pay the thing. They brace before bringing anything up, tired of it becoming a fight, or becoming nothing at all. Most couples don't fall out of love, they fall out of closeness. I'm an LMFT with 15+ years with couples, and I use Gottman Method and EFT. Whether the distance grew slowly or came after a betrayal, I help couples get underneath it, in weekly sessions or a focused intensive, and find their way back to each other.

My specialty is couples work, and especially affair recovery. When weekly sessions feel too slow, my couples intensives are often the best place to start. One focused 4-hour day, both of you present, can move things further than months of therapy. We get underneath the distance, name what happened, and begin rebuilding trust and closeness that holds.

If any of this sounds like you, know that stuck doesn't mean broken. Couples come back from distance, and from betrayal, all the time, with the right help and real work. You don't have to keep bracing yourself at your own dinner table. When you're ready to find your way back to each other, take the first step and set up a free 30-minute consultation.

Call or Email Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc now for a free 15 minute consultation - (951) 338-6898

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

27576 Commerce Center Drive

Suite #204

Temecula, CA 92590 map

(951) 338-6898

Website

In person in Temecula. Telehealth statewide. Flexible scheduling Evening & weekend appointments. No waitlist. Book your free consult today.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I offer practical skill building to help individuals and couples improve communication, manage conflict, and reduce relationship stress.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Let's Connect (951) 338-6898

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

27576 Commerce Center Drive

Suite #204

Temecula, CA 92590 map

(951) 338-6898

Website

In person in Temecula. Telehealth statewide. Flexible scheduling Evening & weekend appointments. No waitlist. Book your free consult today.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$220 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

I offer practical skill building to help individuals and couples improve communication, manage conflict, and reduce relationship stress.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $220
Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Inland Empire Health Plan

Couples therapy and intensives are private pay. I don't bill insurance for couples work. I do see a limited number of individual clients through IEHP. I accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, and Zelle. Intensives are reserved with a 50 percent Zelle deposit, and the balance is due the day of your session.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist: Janine Kirsten Piernas

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 105849 Janine Kirsten Piernas

Education and Years In Practice

Attended Pepperdine University, Masters of Arts, Graduated 2010

Additional Credentials

Membership with CAMFT (California Association for Marriage & Family Therapists

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 15 years couples work. Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy and a certified Gottman Seven Principles Program Leader, with an MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine. My approach is direct and grounded, and I'm never afraid of the hard conversation.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Infidelity

Expertise

Anxiety
Bisexual
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
Lesbian
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Parenting
Polyamory & ENM
Self Esteem
Stress

I work with couples who feel more like roommates than partners, who keep having the same fight, or who are trying to recover from an affair. A typical plan starts with tools you can use right away, then gets underneath the patterns driving the distance, through weekly sessions or a focused intensive. Most couples feel some relief and more connection early on, and steadier ground as we go.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

8 Endorsements

Theresa Sandoval

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

Janine truly cares about the needs and wellbeing of couples seeking to enhance the quality of their relationship. With Janine comes a wealth of knowledge and expertise provided with an empathic and relatable approach which is key for a positive outcome.

Ted Williams

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Pamela Sue Merino

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Janine inspires therapists to discover their own strengths and grow their practices. With over 14 years of experience in helping couples, she has empowered numerous partners to overcome their differences and develop effective communication skills.

Laura Lim

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC

Janine is fair in her approach and is skilled in working with couples. She also offers couples intensives and sees clients in person in Temecula and online throughout CA. If you are looking to improve your relationship, she is the therapist for you!

Lisa Franks

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ART, EMDR

I wholeheartedly recommend Janine! She has a calming, grounded presence that immediately puts people at ease, making her an excellent guide for couples navigating conflict and seeking deeper intimacy.

Jess Bolet

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MS, PPS

Janine is one of those rare therapists who makes you feel instantly at ease. She has a warm, down-to-earth presence that helps couples feel safe to open up, even about the hard stuff. She balances empathy with honesty-I can't recommend Janine enough.

Parinaz G Basiri

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I am honored to endorse my amazing colleague, whose dedication to her clients and passion for helping couples heal and grow is truly inspiring. She brings such depth, care, and skill into her sessions.

Larissa House

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Janine understands the needs of couples who are juggling a lot in their lives and helps them create a healthy and enjoyable partnership even as they juggle life's stressors. She customizes her approach to each couple so that clients experience real change.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American ,

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Interpersonal
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Relational
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy

I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, two approaches built specifically for couples. You'll get practical tools you can use at home right away, and we'll also get underneath the surface fights to the emotions and needs driving them. Sessions are direct and structured. I won't take sides, and you'll leave each one knowing what to work on next.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (951) 338-6898

Groups

Couples Intensives

Hosted by

Janine Kirsten Piernas

Our 4-hour Therapy Intensives and Couples therapy in Temecula, CA are transformative experiences designed to restore connection and set a clear path forward. Dealing with infidelity, communication breakdowns, or growing emotional distance? Intensives offer a focused, immersive approach. What can you expect? Addressing Specific Problems: Tackle issues like communication breakdowns, decision-making conflicts, or stress management. Personalized Support: Tailored sessions that address your unique challenges as a couple. Accelerated Progress: Make breakthroughs in days rather than weeks or months.

Expertise

Infidelity

Location

Piernas Marriage & Family Therapy Inc

27576 Commerce Center Drive

Suite 204

Temecula, CA 92590

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Workshops

Hosted by

Janine Kirsten Piernas

This workshop is perfect for couples who want more from their relationship, but don’t know where to start. Over this two day training, you and your partner will learn what makes and breaks a healthy relationship. The two of you will engage in private and concrete exercises to help strengthen your relationship and grow your bond. Couples will not be asked to share personal information with others in the class. Exercises are designed to: Improve friendship, fondness, & admiration, Enhance romance & intimacy, Manage conflict constructively, Gain skills to address perpetual & solvable issues, Create shared meaning, & Maintain gains throughout a lifetime.

Location

Piernas Marraige & Family Therapy Inc.

27576 Commerce Center Drive

Suite 204

Temecula, CA 92590

Email Janine Kirsten Piernas about this group or call - (951) 338-6898

Location

Primary Location

27576 Commerce Center Drive

Suite #204

Temecula, CA 92590

(951) 338-6898

Email Us

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In person in Temecula. Telehealth statewide. Flexible scheduling Evening & weekend appointments. No waitlist. Book your free consult today.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (951) 338-6898

In person in Temecula. Telehealth statewide. Flexible scheduling Evening & weekend appointments. No waitlist. Book your free consult today.

Couples Therapy:Piernas Marriage & Fam Therapy Inc

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (951) 338-6898

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