Meet Maria Jessica Quiroz of The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling

Today we’d like to introduce you to Maria Jessica Quiroz.

Hi Maria Jessica , so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I began my journey after graduating from UCSB with a degree in psychology, working as a behavioral and Floortime interventionist. Those early years gave me the opportunity to understand children and families on a deeper level and sparked my curiosity about human behavior and relationships.

My own life experiences, paired with a drive to grow and heal, led me toward becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. I often found myself asking why relationships are so complex and why it can feel so difficult to truly understand one another. Those questions fueled my passion to specialize in couples therapy, family therapy, and reunification counseling.

Today, as the founder of The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, I’m proud to support individuals and families in navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, and fostering healthier connections. Every step of my journey has been guided by both professional training and personal insight, which allows me to bring empathy, structure, and hope into the therapeutic space.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It hasn’t been a smooth road at all. My path has been full of struggles, broken relationships, and lessons I had to learn the hard way. Becoming a mother stretched me in ways I never imagined, and at the same time, I was carrying the weight of what I had seen growing up, families torn apart, people I loved struggling with addiction, and the cycle of pain that seemed impossible to break.

Growing up in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, I saw both the beauty of community and the harsh reality of broken homes. Those experiences left me with deep questions about love, family, and why relationships can be so hard to hold together. They also lit a fire in me. I didn’t want to just survive those circumstances, I wanted to understand them and help others find a way through them too.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
At The Couples Therapy and Reunification Counseling, in Montebello and Newport Beach, CA, we specialize in helping families and couples navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Our practice is best known for our work in reunification therapy, guiding parents and children through the delicate process of repairing relationships after separation, conflict, or parental alienation. We also offer couples counseling, co-parenting support, and individual therapy, always with the goal of fostering healing, understanding, and long-term connection.

What sets us apart is not just our clinical expertise, but the heart behind the work. We are deeply committed to walking with families through high-conflict situations that others may shy away from. Our team takes pride in blending evidence-based practices with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a trauma-informed lens. Every client who walks through our doors is met with empathy, structure, and a belief that healing is possible.

Brand-wise, we are most proud of creating a space where families feel safe, supported, and seen. Our reputation has grown because we don’t just provide therapy sessions, we offer guidance, psycho-education, and tools that empower families to rebuild their lives and break generational cycles.

What we want readers to know is that our brand stands for healing, hope, and connection. Whether you’re a couple wanting to strengthen your relationship, a family navigating reunification, or an individual seeking clarity and growth, we are here to support you every step of the way.

What quality or characteristic do you feel is most important to your success?
The quality that has been most important to my success is resilience paired with compassion. I’ve been through struggles that could have broken me, but instead they shaped me into someone who doesn’t give up easily. I bring that same perseverance into my work with families, even in the most high-conflict situations, I hold onto hope and guide people forward with patience and structure.

Alongside resilience, I would say my genuine heart for people is what allows me to connect deeply. I don’t just see clients as cases; I see their stories, their pain, and their potential for healing. That ability to combine strength with empathy is what has carried me and what continues to set me apart.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://thecouplestherapy.com
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