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Steve Cuffari

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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145 West Main Street, Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780
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Available both in-person and online
145 West Main Street Suite 100 Tustin, CA 92780
Let's Connect (714) 868-7781
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If you’re in a relationship, odds are you just want to feel close again. Like when you first met, and you felt like you had each other’s back. That kind of closeness comes from feeling emotionally safe—knowing you can be honest about what you want or feel and trust it won’t turn into a fight or silence. Life gets messy. Stress around money, parenting, or sex—and old misunderstandings—can slowly build walls between you, until you feel alone in the relationship you care about most. I understand how painful that kind of distance can feel. However, it doesn’t mean your relationship is broken—or that there’s something wrong with you.
Here’s how we help: 1. Recognize the Cycle: We show you the patterns that keep you stuck—so it’s easier to step out of them together. 2. Reconnect: We show you how to talk about what matters without it turning into a fight or silence. 3. Strengthen Your Bond: You start to feel safer, closer, and more like a team again.
Call today and stop feeling stuck and restore the closeness you've been missing.
Call or Steve Cuffari now for a free 15 minute consultation - (714) 868-7781

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

145 West Main Street

Suite 100

Tustin, CA 92780 map

(714) 868-7781
My website
At 62, I offer a relaxed, well-informed approach that helps my clients feel comfortable. Email for a free chat, no pressure or obligations!
I specialize in Marital and Premarital and Anxiety 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I help couples end destructive conversations and find their way to better communication so they can enjoy a more secure and lasting bond!
Steve Cuffari
Let's Connect (714) 868-7781
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

145 West Main Street

Suite 100

Tustin, CA 92780 map

(714) 868-7781
My website
At 62, I offer a relaxed, well-informed approach that helps my clients feel comfortable. Email for a free chat, no pressure or obligations!
I specialize in Marital and Premarital and Anxiety 
$250 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
I help couples end destructive conversations and find their way to better communication so they can enjoy a more secure and lasting bond!
Steve Cuffari

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $250
  • Couple Sessions $250
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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If you have a PPO insurance plan, speak to your insurance provider in advance to determine your eligibility for coverage. I will provide a superbill (receipt for services) to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781
"
If you have a PPO insurance plan, speak to your insurance provider in advance to determine your eligibility for coverage. I will provide a superbill (receipt for services) to submit to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 44845 Steve Cuffari
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended Azusa Pacific University , M.A.: Clinical Psychology, Graduated 1999
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Think:Kids Massachusetts General Hospital 2024
  • Certificate from Certified Collaborative Problem Solving Specialist: 1967 / 2020
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Learn more about how I can help on my website!
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781
"
Learn more about how I can help on my website!
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Collaborative Problem Solving
  • Parenting
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Married 30 years, I help individuals, couples, and parents break out of stuck patterns, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect in meaningful ways. Most clients begin noticing relief within weeks. With over 25 years of experience, I bring a warm, practical approach that blends insight, compassion, and real-world tools for lasting change.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781
"
Married 30 years, I help individuals, couples, and parents break out of stuck patterns, heal emotional wounds, and reconnect in meaningful ways. Most clients begin noticing relief within weeks. With over 25 years of experience, I bring a warm, practical approach that blends insight, compassion, and real-world tools for lasting change.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781

3 Endorsements

Rajiv Joshi
Rajiv Joshi
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Steve Cuffari is such a relatable therapist who provides caring and compassionate clinical care for clients managing anxiety and depression.
Jackie Parke
Jackie Parke
PsychologistPsyD
Steve is so great at helping troubled couples, stressed parents, and frazzled educators! If that's you, I recommend calling him today to see if you might be a good fit to work together in therapy.
Reid Walton
Reid Walton
Marriage & Family Therapist
Steve is experienced, caring and a great clinician to sit down with to walk through different issues that can weigh us down as humans. I highly recommend Steve!

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
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During your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and how to overcome those obsticles quickly.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781
"
During your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and how to overcome those obsticles quickly.
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (714) 868-7781

Location

Primary Location

145 West Main Street

Suite 100

Tustin, CA 92780

(714) 868-7781

Nearby Areas

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At 62, I offer a relaxed, well-informed approach that helps my clients feel comfortable. Email for a free chat, no pressure or obligations!
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (714) 868-7781
"
At 62, I offer a relaxed, well-informed approach that helps my clients feel comfortable. Email for a free chat, no pressure or obligations!
Photo of Steve Cuffari, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Steve Cuffari
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (714) 868-7781