Dr. Diana Weiss-Wisdom
​Licensed Psychologist Psy#12476
Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist

“Nurturing your own development isn’t selfish.
It’s actually a great gift to other people.”
- Dr. Rick Hanson, Author of :
​ Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness,
Love, and Wisdom

In my private practice, I see people with a variety of issues; my specialties include:
  • Marriage and Couples Counseling based on Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, (EFT and AEDP)
  • Step and Blended Families, Step-parenting
  • ​Trauma, Personality Testing and Assessment, and Cardiac Psychology
  • ​Intensive Couples Retreats or Sessions. Anywhere from 3 hours to one week. Please email me for more information.

Over the past twenty-seven years, I've developed a solid tool kit and methodology which can be tailored to your specific needs and situation.

Depending on the situation, I use a combination of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Energy psychology, EMDR, Advanced Integrative Psychotherapy (AIT), Cardiac Psychology and Psychological Assessment tools.
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Three to four times a year , I also offer Hold Me Tight© Workshops
for Couples.

Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFT) has the highest success rate of any form of couple therapy. With extensive research showing its positive effects on relationship satisfaction, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and PTSD to name a few, EFT is recognized by the American Psychological Association (APA) as an “evidence-based” therapy for couples distress. Learn more about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy


"Hold Me Tight®" is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.
Hold Me Tight® Workshop
for Couples in San Diego: A Relationship Enrichment Program
held at The Cottage Clinic
A peaceful, private, nature retreat in Coastal North County of San Diego)

​Based on Emotionally Focused
Couples Therapy

November 2-3, 2019
The November Workshop is now sold out.
If you are interested, please email me at drdiana@cottageclinic.net
to be put on the waiting list.
We sometimes get cancellations.
Thank you.

​February 15-16, 2020
(Registration is Open and Space is Limited)

Price is $825 per couple and includes Workbook and Lunch on both days.
Fee can be paid via credit card, check, or Venmo. Mailing address for check is: Diana Weiss-Wisdom, PO Box 3101, Rancho Santa Fe, Ca. 92067
Venmo is Diana Weiss-Wisdom@Diana-Weiss-Wisdom

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  • Do you want to feel closer and more connected to your partner?
  • Are you in a good marriage but want a tune up?
  • Are you tired of arguing? Do you want to start enjoying your relationship again?
  • Would you like to stop feeling lonely and start feeling safe, secure and loved?
  • Are you looking for a research based, fun, and interesting pre-marital education program?​

Join us for this positive, research-based program for all couples that want to strengthen and deepen their relationship. Pre-marital couples that want to prepare and learn how to make love last for a lifetime will benefit from this program. You will take home tools that you can keep using in your relationship.
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The workshop is two days from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Cottage Clinic 14249 Rancho Santa Fe Farms Road, Rancho Santa Fe, California, 92067.

The Cottage Clinic is located in a nature retreat on private property. Our setting provides a relaxing and secluded experience that is conducive to letting down one's guard and focusing on your relationship.
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We bring in a healthy catered lunch so that couples can stay on the property and enjoy some quality time together.

Evening/sleeping accommodations are not provided. There is a list of nearby hotels under accommodations via the Hold Me Tight© link above.

To hear directly from couples who attended the workshop, watch and read the testimonials below and more by clicking the yelp icon below and by reading reviews on my HMT Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/www.HoldMeTightCouplesWorkshop/
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 February 2019

It was truly a pleasure meeting you and your whole staff of professionals.  

I would like to thank you for all of your help, and input on our relationship dynamic.  I realize that my wife and I have a dynamic that is not special, and probably typical in its dysfunction.  The thing that really hit home for me is after seeing no less that four different marriage therapists over the past 23 years, your approach and methods were so different.  You would think that all therapists would have it all figured out by now.  I can assure you, that is not the case.  Very thankful for you!

Wishing you and yours all the best in the years to come.

With love and appreciation,
Armand 
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July 2018
"Dear Diana,

By now you probably know that words don’t come easy to me and to write this was quite an arduous task. But, because of the profound effect this experience had on me, I think it’s important to let you know how I feel. 

First, the location was perfect! I appreciated the shady trees, soft grass, beautiful flowers, birds and butterflies, soft chimes, swing, and cozy locations provided for the couples exercises.  The relaxed atmosphere affected me in a positive and calming way so that I can let my guard down and more effectively communicate with Sharon.  It somehow also eased the pain I had managed to suppress all these years. 

Second,  the food was great!  Both days I enjoyed the flavorful variety of vegetarian options. The coffee and deserts were tasty too. I think I single handedly finished a package of chocolates and cookies. Sorry. 

Third, the presentation was very well thought out and presented clearly to the audience. It must have taken you a long time to research, select, and organize the content of this workshop. I must admit I had my doubts, as usual, before coming to the retreat. I’m now a believer in counseling. I appreciate the work you do and the help you provide!  The fact that you had assistants help us talk through some of the more difficult points also helped. After all, you can’t be in 10 places at once. I did appreciate tremendously your presence during the most difficult exercise of forgiveness. The fact that you knew of our situation and knew what our deep-rooted pain was all about made a difference in sharing our thoughts and emotions. Your heartfelt empathy took me by surprise, but I felt it and appreciated it!  It must be difficult and exhausting for you to be there on such deep emotional level for your clients. 

Lastly,  the video clip about forgiveness between Arwen and Blair was the pivotal moment for me. I  don’t know if you intentionally included it in the workshop for us, but it worked. The similarities of their situation and problems was astonishing. At that time, I actually and finally understood what Sharon went through when I rejected her feelings 15 years ago. That video clip struck so hard and so far deep in my mind that I couldn’t hold back the emotions. How sad that we wasted so much time being apart because we misunderstood one another. I am confident now, however, that the tools we received from this workshop and with future help from you, we can be happy and together again. And, not only can we be happy, but our children can benefit from our loving and nurturing relationship. 

THANK YOU!

With lifelong and loving gratitude,"
Jenny
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February 15-16, 2019

"Thank you to you and to all of the therapists for the workshop weekend. It was so very beneficial for us. The safety nest you have created and the yummy food you provided (especially your homemade soup and cookies!) gave us the space and nourishment to get the most out of the program. 

We were a little surprised, but even more, so impressed with the ages and stages of all the participants. I guess we half expected a bunch of couples at our stage in life. It gives us great hope for future generations of emotionally healthy couples.

I also want to extend an extra special thank you for sending us on our way with sandwiches, soup, cookies, fruit, and tea!! It was snowing as we drove up the mountain and we had to put on chains. Thank goodness we were prepared, and we didn't have to stop for food. 

Thank you for  your generosity...also in spirit. Cheers!"

~Amy and Armand
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More on the research about the Hold Me Tight Workshop

Dr. Johnson’s most recent study, published late 2013, Soothing the Threatened Brain is a brain scan study showing that social relationships are tightly linked to health and well-being. Results suggest that EFT altered the brain's representation of threat cues in the presence of a romantic partner. These findings provide a critical window into the regulatory mechanisms of close relationships in general and EFT in particular.

"Hold Me Tight®" was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.


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