Estee Goren, LMFT - Marriage and Family Therapist in East Bay Area

About Me

Meet Estee Goren

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 15 years of experience, specializing in couples therapy, marriage counseling, and relationship counseling.

I help couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, rebuild trust, and restore emotional connection. Whether you are struggling with recurring disagreements, feeling disconnected from your partner, or facing difficult decisions about your relationship, my goal is to help you move toward greater understanding, closeness, and fulfillment.

I believe that couples therapy is not simply about resolving problems. It is also about creating a loving, supportive relationship that provides emotional security, joy, and a strong sense of togetherness.

I offer online couples therapy and marriage counseling throughout California, as well as in-person sessions in Danville, California.

I also work with individuals seeking to improve their relationships, navigate personal challenges, and create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

"When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves."

- Viktor Frankl

Estee Goren, MFT

15+ Years Experience

My Approach to Couples Therapy

Every relationship is unique, and even strong relationships can experience periods of conflict, frustration, and emotional distance.

My approach is compassionate, practical, and direct. I help couples better understand themselves and each other, recognize unhelpful relationship patterns, and develop healthier ways to communicate and connect.

My work draws on Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Gottman-informed principles, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

I focus on helping couples make meaningful, lasting changes that strengthen their emotional connection and improve the quality of their relationship.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."

- Maya Angelou

My Journey to Therapist

Before becoming a therapist, I spent 15 rewarding years working in the pharmaceutical industry.

Following a life-changing personal experience, I began reevaluating my priorities and exploring a new direction that would allow me to pursue a deeper sense of purpose.

During this journey, I discovered my fascination with human nature, relationships, and the ways people grow, change, and find meaning in their lives.

This realization inspired me to pursue graduate studies in Counseling Psychology and establish my private practice.

Today, I find great meaning in helping couples overcome relationship challenges, reconnect emotionally, and build partnerships that bring greater joy, security, and fulfillment to their lives.

My Professional Background

I have over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working in private practice and community mental health settings.

My previous counseling experience includes individual counseling, grief counseling, adolescent counseling, and facilitating support groups for cancer patients.

My multicultural background, international experience, and fluency in multiple languages have enriched my ability to connect with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds.

Before entering the mental health profession, I worked in pharmaceutical research and development at TEVA Pharmaceuticals and Innovative Natural Products.