Private mental health consultation from a professional

Therapy for individuals and couples focused on emotional connection, communication, and personal well-being.

I’m Rina Podolsky, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist based in San Diego. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, and premarital counseling using evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, EMDR Therapy, ACT, and Narrative Therapy. My goal is to help you gain clarity, strengthen relationships, and create lasting emotional change.

10+

Years of experience

300+

Clients supported

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What I Offer

Therapy services designed to support individuals and couples through emotional challenges, relationship issues, and personal growth.

Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish.

Individual Therapy

Personalized support to help you manage anxiety, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, and emotional clarity. Together we work on developing tools that help you feel grounded, connected, and empowered

Couples Therapy

Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples looking to improve communication, rebuild emotional connection, stop recurring conflicts, and strengthen their relationship with evidence-based tools.

Premarital Therapy

Prepare/Enrich-based sessions designed to help couples strengthen their foundation before marriage—improving communication, expectations, conflict resolution, values, and future planning.

Rina Podolsky — Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

I am a licensed therapist based in San Diego specializing in individual therapy, couples counseling, and premarital counseling. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), ACT, and Narrative Therapy. I help clients improve communication, deepen emotional connection, and navigate personal and relational challenges.

View my verified professional profile on Psychology Today.

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The Most Common Questions About Therapy

What is therapy and how can it help me?

Therapy is a collaborative process where you can explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a safe, confidential space. It helps you gain insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change in your life and relationships.

The fee is $210 per session (45–50 minutes). Insurance is not accepted, but a superbill can be provided for reimbursement purposes.

You can schedule an appointment up to one day in advance, depending on availability. Same-day appointments are typically reserved for crisis situations.

The length of therapy varies depending on your goals, consistency, and level of engagement. Progress is regularly reviewed, and treatment is tailored to your unique needs.

Weekly sessions are recommended, especially at the beginning, to support momentum, continuity, and deeper therapeutic work.

Yes. Therapy sessions are confidential, with a few legal exceptions, including:

  • Risk of harm to yourself or others

  • Abuse of a child, elder, or dependent adult

  • Court orders or legal requirements

For relationship concerns, couples therapy is often recommended as it tends to be more effective.
However, in cases involving ongoing affairs, addiction, or violence, individual therapy may be more appropriate initially.

I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions.

Contacts

If you have questions about therapy or would like to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out. I look forward to connecting with you.

Phone number

+1 858 633 7462

Email

info@rinapodolskytherapy.com

Location

2254 San Diego Ave, San Diego CA 92110