Marriage & Family Therapy – Louis Bernstein, MFT
Louis Bernstein, MFT practices couples counseling and relationship therapy in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bernstein holds credentials as a Marriage and Family Therapist and operates a practice focused specifically on couples and married individuals seeking support with relationship concerns. The mailing address is PO Box 5694, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502. Contact is available by phone at 925-708-0997 or by email at louisbernsteinmft@gmail.com. A complimentary 20-minute phone consultation is offered to prospective clients as an initial step to determine whether couples counseling may be an appropriate fit for their situation.
The therapeutic approach integrates several modalities. Bernstein draws from IMAGO Therapy, developed by Harville Hendrix, and the Gottman Method, which incorporates research and clinical tools associated with Dr. John Gottman of the Gottman Institute. Additional training listed on the site includes hypnotherapy, mindfulness practices, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). These frameworks are applied within the context of couples work rather than individual or group session formats.
Clinical focus areas include communication difficulties, trust repair, emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, commitment, and relationship concerns following conflict or extended periods of disconnection between partners. The practice describes its environment as a safe, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space for couples engaging in this work with a licensed clinician.
Sessions are conducted in-person at the Santa Fe location. No telehealth option is described on the website. Payment is self-pay; no insurance acceptance is stated on the site. The website does not describe office hours, a year of establishment, or additional services beyond couples and relationship therapy. No additional clinicians or staff are referenced beyond Louis Bernstein on the main page. Rate and scheduling information can be obtained through direct contact with the practice by phone or email. The solo-practitioner structure, self-pay model, and in-person-only format position this as a specialized practice for couples in or near Santa Fe who are specifically seeking relationship-focused work grounded in IMAGO and Gottman-based approaches.