Therapy

Therapy for the Growth You Want to Make

At the Center for Relational Excellence, Dr. Michael Regier provides expert individual and couples therapy, relationship education and psychospiritual development for couples, individuals and businesses. He sees clients in his Los Osos, California office as well as throughout California via our HIPAA compliant ZOOM platform.

As a Certified Emotionally Focused Couples and Individual Therapist, Dr. Regier can help you become a better version of yourself where you can fully enjoy the person you long to be.

“I want to be a better spouse.” “I want to communicate more openly.” “I want to understand myself.” Your own goals help shape the work. Individual therapy can focus on your feelings, boundaries, and responses; couples therapy makes room for each partner’s reflection and shared practice. You can also explore seminars, retreats, and group learning or ask about inviting Dr. Regier to speak to your group or organization.

Navigating the needs and conflicts in a relationship requires deep training and experience. Dr. Regier has both. Many therapists who see couples have not had the years of training and experience that EFCT certification requires.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy gets below the surface of relationship conflicts by helping couples heal the emotions that trigger arguments. Most of the time, couples argue about things like “the burnt toast,” which does not explain why they are so upset. The hurts that build up from emotional neglect, damaging words, or feelings of betrayal are the injuries that need to be healed. By helping couples to be curious about each other’s emotions, the EFCT therapist helps couples to have compassionate conversations that heal the hurts that cause arguments and distance in the relationship.

EFCT is based on the science of attachment theory. Secure attachment develops when we learn to be emotionally compassionate, present, and have each other’s backs, when we have an equal relationship that seeks the perspective and wisdom our partner possesses.

EFCT helps partners explore their emotional responses, take responsibility for their part in recurring patterns, and practice more open and responsive conversations.

Research has found that secure attachment (connection) in couples is correlated with lower blood pressure and better cardiovascular health. It’s also shown to help lower depression and anxiety and increase one’s pain tolerance. Securely attached adults have stronger personal identities, which allows them to feel confident when separated from their spouses. Connected couples are better lovers and parents.

With years of experience in diverse and challenging settings, Dr. Regier understands the complexities of human struggles. His integrated approach to therapy helps individuals heal, grow and reach their full potential.

Using Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Dr. Regier supports healing from attachment and trauma injuries. Enneagram personality typing provides insight into your natural ways of relating to life and others, accelerating personal growth. Jungian Depth Therapy helps uncover the wisdom within your unconscious, fostering a more balanced and mindful way of living.

Relationship challenges can deeply impact our emotional well-being, physical health and finances. Unfortunately, many of us lack the guidance needed to navigate these difficulties effectively. Therapy gives you room to explore your own reactions, needs, and choices with a thoughtful outside perspective.

A desire to understand yourself and practice new responses is enough to start a conversation. You may want to listen without withdrawing, express a need without blame, or become more present in your marriage. Being ready to change does not require having everything figured out; it means being willing to reflect, participate honestly, and bring your learning into everyday life.

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) provides a safe space to explore emotions and communicate in a way that fosters healing rather than division. With over 30 years of experience working with couples, individuals, families and groups, Dr. Michael Regier helps clients identify harmful patterns and build more secure, fulfilling relationships.

As a Jungian Depth Therapist and Educator, Dr. Regier guides individuals in uncovering and integrating hidden aspects of themselves. This process leads to personal transformation, deeper meaning in life and the ability to reach one’s full potential.

Couples Therapy

Even the strongest relationships face challenges, leaving partners feeling disconnected and frustrated. For the past 15 years Dr. Michael Regier has specialized in helping couples navigate these difficulties. Many struggle with communication issues, loss of trust and the pressure of family life and career advancement. As a certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist Dr. Regier helps couples break free from negative communication cycles, rebuild trust and rediscover the joy of deep, intimate connection.

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Relationship Counseling

Relationship counseling helps couples build a strong foundation for growth, both in their marriage and as individuals. It also improves relationships with children, friends and colleagues. Through a combination of guidance, education and practical exercises, couples learn to reshape their relationship, break free from dysfunctional patterns and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.

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Individual Therapy

Individual therapy is a place to begin with your own intention: “I want to understand myself and change how I respond.” Dr. Regier works collaboratively with you to explore feelings, recognize recurring patterns, and practice clearer communication and respectful boundaries. Your partner does not need to attend for you to ask about individual work.

Through EFIT you will improve your emotional regulation, explore your attachment needs in close relationships, process and heal from negative emotional experiences and identify unhealthy beliefs that contribute to emotional challenges. Additionally, guided imagery techniques are used to help restructure and heal traumatic emotional experiences.

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Depth Therapy and Psychospiritual Development

If you are seeking greater fulfillment in life and aspire to become the best version of yourself, Depth Therapy could be the ideal path for you. Rooted in Jungian psychology, this therapy helps uncover hidden emotions and motivations that can either hinder or support your journey toward authenticity, compassion and wisdom. Through practices like dream analysis, narrative therapy, journaling and exploring spiritual texts and mythology, Depth Therapy aids in unlocking your untapped potential. It can provide insight into why you may feel burned out in a career that once brought you joy and satisfaction.

Carl Jung observed that the first half of our lives is often dedicated to building relationships and careers. Once these foundations are established, we tend to focus more on life balance, spiritual fulfillment and purpose. If you find yourself at this stage of life, Depth Therapy may be a fitting approach for your self-discovery and growth.

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Therapy for Los Osos and nearby Central Coast communities

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