Liz Marucheau, LCSW, COUPLES THERAPIST

Liz has been providing counseling services for 30 years. She is an expert in helping couples reach their goals and here’s why…

HER TRAINING Specific to couples work

John Gottman's Method, research-based roadmap for helping couples compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.

Ellen Bader's Developmental Model- The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy: Integrating Attachment, Differentiation, and Neuroscience in Couples Therapy

Stan Tatkin's Psychobiology Model - A Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy® (PACT), is a fusion of attachment theory, developmental neuroscience, and arousal regulation.

Martha Kauppi’s course in Assessing & Treating Sexual Issues in Psychotherapy, The Institute for Relational Intimacy

Richard Schwartz & Toni Herbine-Blank’s Model - Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) - Internal Family Systems Approach to Couples Therapy

ACADEMICS & RESEARCH

Liz has taught couples therapy to graduate students at San Diego State University for ten years as well as courses in human development, social work practice, assessment, and DSM 5 diagnoses for the School of Social Work and the Child and Family Development Department. She has been inspired by her students and finds delight in continuing to teach new graduates by providing supervision as they obtain hours for their state license.

All of her work is grounded in Neuroscience principles, Steven Porges'  Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, and various Developmental Theories.

She specializes in working with couples who may experience anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and/or health issues. Liz incorporates the latest research into her therapeutic approaches while developing an individualized plan for each client. She also draws from her daily practice of meditation and mindfulness.

ON A NATIONAL LEVEL

Ms. Marucheau has been actively involved in policy development, helping to improve an integrated approach of service delivery through her work as a Consultant for Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health, and with SAMHSA. She was the lead in developing the San Diego Children System of Care Training Academy (another SAMHSA grant), which was designed to advance federal and state initiatives throughout San Diego County’s child serving agencies (probation, mental health, child welfare). In addition, Ms. Marucheau has worked with all of the local school districts providing mental health assessment for students, currently known as ERMS.  Ms. Marucheau took a lead role in advancing the implementation of California Infant Family & Early Childhood Mental Health Guidelines & Personnel Competencies throughout San Diego County.

On a personal note

Liz served on the First Five Commission of San Diego County Technical and Professional Advisory Board (TPAC) seven years until TPAC moved to an ad hoc committee, and Liz continues to make herself available to the advisory board as needed. She is recently served as a commissioner for the Solana Beach City Counsel on the Parks and Rec committe. Liz is an outdoor enthusiast and finds great pleasure in the beauty of nature.