Dr. Cathryn

Dr. Cathryn Leff

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Compassionate psychotherapy to help you find hope in tomorrow. Specializing in helping couples with communication and infidelity issues.”

About Me

When communication breaks down or trust is challenged by infidelity, finding hope can feel distant. I offer compassionate psychotherapy, creating a space where couples can openly explore these complex issues. We work together to understand underlying patterns, fostering honest dialogue and rebuilding connection. This approach helps partners navigate difficulties, finding a path towards renewed understanding and a more hopeful tomorrow.

Approach

When conversations have stalled and trust feels fragile, my focus is on practical, honest steps that change daily interactions. I meet with couples, families and adolescents in Temecula and in English online, keeping sessions steady and paced so you can digest new ways of relating. Work in session includes guided conversations, clear communication exercises and brief at-home practices that help partners test changes and notice small shifts. This direct, compassionate rhythm often fits those ready for honest repair and steady progress.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Pepperdine University

Northcentral University

Service Areas

Dr. Cathryn Leff, LMFT

In-person & Online

Temecula, California

United States