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Welcome!

When life feels unsteady—because of betrayal, gambling-related harm, overwhelming emotion, or relationship challenges—you don’t have to carry it alone.

In our work together, we heal at the root. Through Attachment-Focused EMDR and steady, attuned connection, we process what’s been painful and build the internal and relational security needed for a more grounded, joyful, and free life.

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I am glad you came to visit.

With more than twenty-five years of experience as a licensed therapist, I bring both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of what it means to struggle—and to heal. My approach integrates trauma and addiction informed care, EMDR, and relational work to help you stabilize, rebuild trust, and create meaningful, lasting change.

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I specialize in gambling addiction and its relational impact, betrayal trauma, depression, anxiety, and couples therapy. Over the years, I’ve helped individuals and partners navigate financial betrayal, deception and attachment injury—supporting recovery that restores both personal stability and relational safety.

 

Whether you are seeking help for gambling-related harm, healing from betrayal, or working to strengthen your relationship, therapy can help you reconnect with your resilience and build a life grounded in clarity, accountability, and connection.

HOW I HELP:

No matter what brings you here—whether you’re healing from betrayal, addiction, or trauma, or struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges—you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll help you find your way forward.

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I offer a caring, supportive space where you can be honest, feel seen, and move at your own pace. My approach is compassionate and straightforward—I’ll listen deeply, help you recognize the patterns that keep you stuck, and guide you toward healthier ways of being and relating.

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In therapy, you’ll process what’s been painful and entrapping, rediscover your authentic self, and build the courage and confidence to create real, lasting change.

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My goal isn’t just to help you feel better—it’s to help you live better, with more peace, clarity, and connection to yourself and the people who matter most.

Meet,

Suzanne Koch Eckenrode
LMFT, BACC, ICGCII, CCGCII

After years in the business world, personal exploration, and my own seasons of challenge, I returned to graduate school to become a therapist. Twenty-five years later, I can say with conviction that this is the work I was meant to do—and I understand what truly helps people move forward.

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I bring strong clinical intuition, steady compassion, and a focused, forward-moving approach. Our sessions won’t be passive. I actively guide the process, integrating EMDR, relational insight, and honest feedback to help you work through pain and build real momentum. I value depth, efficiency, and transparency—and I celebrate both subtle shifts and powerful breakthroughs along the way.

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My work centers on creating a space where you feel safe, supported, and capable of change. I’m especially passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate betrayal trauma, complex trauma, and gambling-related harm. Whether we’re addressing financial betrayal, attachment injury, or emotional overwhelm, my goal is to help you restore stability, rebuild trust, and create enduring recovery.

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" –Mary Oliver

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619-405-6180

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25255 Cabot Road, Suite 227, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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Available in person or Telehealth

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