Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

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Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

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4 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

65 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103

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You love your family, but something isn’t working—and you want real help, not more generic advice. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same fight, are healing after an affair, your child won’t listen, or parenting feels exhausting and confusing. I specialize in helping couples and families, including neurodivergent, adoptive, single-parent, and divorcing families. Together, we’ll build on your family’s unique strengths, find what works for you, and untangle what’s keeping you stuck. Come home to a calmer, safer place where everyone feels understood and loved.

I help couples and families get beneath the fighting, shutdowns, and difficult behavior to understand what’s really happening—and what to do differently. I draw from EFT, EMDR, IFS, Gottman, DIR/Floortime, PCIT, and Play Therapy to tailor treatment to your family, improve communication, repair hurts, and help you feel close again.

Family and relationship struggles can leave you feeling discouraged, alone, or unsure what to do next. You don’t have to figure it out by yourself. When you feel secure and connected in your closest relationships, the rest of life can feel easier to carry. You deserve that sense of safety and belonging. I’d be glad to help you get there.

Call or Email Julie Shine now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 761-0516

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pasadena Office

65 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103 map

(626) 761-0516

My website

I offer sessions in-person in Pasadena, or online anywhere in California.

I specialize in Couples, Family Conflict and Parenting

$200 Per Session

I see families

Welcome to The Relationship Lab

Let's Connect (626) 761-0516

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Pasadena Office

65 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103 map

(626) 761-0516

My website

I offer sessions in-person in Pasadena, or online anywhere in California.

I specialize in Couples, Family Conflict and Parenting

$200 Per Session

I see families

Welcome to The Relationship Lab

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $200
Couple Sessions $300

I do not accept insurance at this time, but I can provide a superbill as an out of network provider.

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

I do not accept insurance at this time, but I can provide a superbill as an out of network provider.

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 147622 Supervised by Rebecca Doppelt (California / 111104) Julie Shine

Additional Credentials

Membership with CAMFT

Membership with ICEEFT

Specialized training in EFFT (emotionally focused family therapy), EFCT (emotionally focused couples therapy), Gottman (tools for couples work), play therapy, PCIT (parent child interaction therapy), mindfulness in therapy, child development, EMDR, and anger management.

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Couples
Family Conflict
Parenting

Expertise

Adoption
Child
Infidelity

Therapy should help you understand what's happening—and help things actually change. I'll identify the patterns driving the problem, focus our work where it can have the greatest impact, and help you make practical shifts that fit your family. The goal is meaningful change you can feel at home—not just insight in the therapy room.

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

4 Endorsements

Dana Boggio

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Julie is a skilled and compassionate family and couples therapist. She brings clarity, care, and a grounded presence to her work. I trust her clinical judgment and often refer to her when my caseload is full. Full endorsement!

Cheryl Susanne Bentley

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Julie is an exceptionally caring and deep therapist. Her unique background and fearless attitude brings strength of perspective to her clients. Her demeanor is kind, thoughtful, and understanding; overall Julie is a great choice!

Lee Daly

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFT

Julie and I have worked together for quite some time and in addition to bringing a wealth of clinical knowledge into her sessions, she does so with empathy and care while moving her clients forward toward their goals.

Karen Ma

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Julie's deep intelligence and steady presence support meaningful therapeutic work and lasting change. She also brings exceptional skill and sensitivity to her work with couples and families. I recommend her wholeheartedly!

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen

Participants

Family

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen

Participants

Family

Communities

Gay Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
EMDR
Emotionally Focused
Family Systems
Gottman Method
Imago
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
Play Therapy
Structural Family Therapy

Therapy with me is warm, active, and tailored to you. We'll make sense of the patterns beneath conflict, slow down the moments that feel hardest, and practice new ways of responding that feel more natural and effective. I'll combine deeper emotional work with practical tools so change can carry into everyday life.

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Julie Shine

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 761-0516

Groups

Parenting With Neurodivergence

Hosted by

Julie Shine

Parenting a neurodivergent child can be deeply rewarding—and also exhausting, confusing, and lonely. This therapist-led group offers a warm place to connect with parents who truly understand while learning practical, relationship-based ways to support regulation, communication, behavior, and connection. Come for expert guidance, shared wisdom, and the relief of feeling less alone and more confident in how you parent.

Expertise

ADHD

Caregivers

Parenting

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$80

Location

65 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103

Email Julie Shine about this group or call - (626) 761-0516

After the Affair: Rebuilding Trust Together

Hosted by

Julie Shine

An affair can leave both partners hurt, disoriented, and unsure whether trust can ever feel possible again. This therapist-led group is for couples who want help making sense of what happened, navigating the pain, rebuilding trust, and finding a path forward together. You’ll gain practical tools, honest support, and a clearer sense of how to repair the relationship and begin feeling close again.

Expertise

Infidelity

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$50-$80

Location

65 North Raymond Avenue

Pasadena, CA 91103

Email Julie Shine about this group or call - (626) 761-0516

From Conflict to Connection — Couples Group

Hosted by

Julie Shine

If you love each other but keep ending up in the same painful arguments, it can start to feel like nothing you try works. This therapist-led group helps couples understand what keeps the cycle going and learn new ways to communicate, repair, and reconnect. You’ll practice practical skills while building more understanding, emotional safety, and confidence in your relationship.