S.A.G.E. Therapy Center · Carlsbad, CA
Pre-Marital & Marriage Counseling in Carlsbad
Building stronger communication, trust, and connection at every stage
Strong relationships do not happen by accident. They are built through intention, communication, and a willingness to understand one another.
Whether you are preparing for marriage, working through disconnection, or navigating a major relationship change, counseling can provide a supportive space to communicate more effectively and move forward with greater clarity.
We offer counseling for couples throughout Carlsbad and North County San Diego, with telehealth available across California.
Support for Every Stage of Your Relationship
Pre-Marital Counseling
Pre-marital counseling helps couples build a strong foundation before marriage. Together, we explore communication styles, expectations, values, boundaries, and conflict patterns to strengthen connection and commitment.
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling can help couples recognize recurring patterns, rebuild trust, and develop healthier ways to navigate conflict. Our work is informed by approaches including IMAGO Therapy and John Gottman’s relationship research.
Children & Relationships
A couple’s relationship can shape how children understand communication, boundaries, and connection. Counseling can help parents create healthier relationship patterns and a more supportive family environment.
Separation & Divorce Support
When a relationship is ending, counseling can provide structured, compassionate support for navigating separation with greater clarity and respect—especially when children are involved.
Premarital & Marriage Counseling May Help With
Communication and conflict patterns
Expectations about marriage and partnership
Trust, emotional connection, and repair
Roles, boundaries, and shared responsibilities
Family planning and parenting expectations
Finances, careers, and lifestyle decisions
Intimacy and emotional closeness
Major transitions affecting the relationship
Recurring patterns that become harder under stress
The goal is not to decide which partner is right or wrong. It is to help both individuals feel heard, better understand their relationship, and create healthier ways to move forward together.
North County Service Areas
Therapy for Carlsbad and nearby North County communities
In-person sessions are based at the Carlsbad office, with telehealth available across California.
North County San Diego & statewide telehealth
A real place to meet, with flexible ways to connect.
In-person sessions are based at S.A.G.E. Therapy Center's Carlsbad office, with telehealth available to clients across California.
Carlsbad Office
5055 Avenida Encinas, Ste 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Specific parking, building-access, and arrival details can be confirmed when scheduling.
Session Options
In person or telehealth across California
S.A.G.E. Therapy Center in Carlsbad:
common questions
S.A.G.E. Therapy Center’s physical office is at 5055 Avenida Encinas, Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
Core therapy services include Individual Therapy, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Teen Counseling, Premarital & Marriage Counseling, and EMDR Therapy, with additional concern-focused pages for anxiety and trauma-related support.
Kristin Moorehead-Malley, LMFT, provides therapy through S.A.G.E. Therapy Center in Carlsbad.
Yes. Telehealth is available across California, while in-person sessions are based at the Carlsbad office.
No. You can begin with what is bringing you in and use the first conversation to discuss fit, priorities, and which service or session format makes the most sense.
Request a session online or call (760) 703-2188 to discuss fit, current availability, and whether you prefer in-person or telehealth sessions.