Dr. Emelina Belle, PhD Marriage and Family Therapist, Inc.
Dr. Emelina Belle, PhD Marriage and Family Therapist, Inc.
About
Dr. Emelina Belle, PhD, LMFT, AAMFT Clinical Fellow, Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery, Board-Certified Diplomate Sexologist, AASECT certified Sex Therapist, CST, CSAT, CPTT, CCTP-II, CCPS, CCES, CMAT-ED, CCBRT-c, CMAT-FD, RACS, EMDR, PMH-C, GOTTMAN LEVEL III
Belle Amour Center for Intimacy and Relationships, Newport Beach
As a global leader in mental health recovery in human rights, dignity, and trauma, I understand that every relationship is unique. I offer a comprehensive range of expert support with a specialized, personalized approach that values and understands your needs. This approach will allow me to tailor my services to your situation, ensuring you receive the most effective care. My wide spectrum of services, from couples relationship therapy to sex therapy, partner betrayal trauma to sex addiction recovery, couple betrayal recovery to multiple addictions, affirming care LGBTQIA+ to global mental health, and trauma-informed care and post-traumatic growth, ensures I can effectively address your unique needs and provide you with a sense of reassurance and support. I have the expertise to help you, instilling a sense of hope, trust, and confidence in my clients.
With professional training from the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University, a leader in clinical psychology education and mental health research, and specialized education in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery from Harvard Medical School, and couples therapy from the Gottman Institute, and sex therapy from Modern Sex Therapy Institutes, I bring a high level of expertise to our practice. My numerous certifications from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University, Harvard Medical School, the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), the Trauma Research Foundation, Postpartum Support International (PSI), and the Association of Partners of Trauma and Sex Addicts Specialists (APSATS) are a testament to my commitment to providing the best care. These certifications represent extensive training and experience in the field, ensuring you receive the highest quality of care. They demonstrate my dedication to staying current with the latest research and best practices in the field. You can be confident that I am not just here to provide care but am deeply committed to guiding you through the most challenging relationship issues. I understand that these issues can be isolating and difficult. I am here to make you feel supported and understood, instilling a sense of trust and confidence and reassuring you that you are not alone in your journey.
At Belle Amour, our commitment to walking alongside you on your journey to healing and transformation is unwavering. This commitment is a promise and a guiding principle we uphold in every session, ensuring you feel supported and cared for. We are here to support you, to help you heal and strengthen your relationship, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connections. You are not alone in this. We are here to guide you, make you feel supported and understood, and assure you that you are not alone. Start your journey today, schedule your video consultation, and take the first step toward lasting change. Remember, you are not alone.
Sex Therapy
Premarital Relationship Therapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Gottman Bringing Baby Home
Partner Sexual Betrayal Trauma
Couples’ Affair Betrayal Recovery
Multiple Addictions Therapy
Gottman Couples and Addiction Recovery
Love Addiction and Romantic Addiction
Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery
Interracial and Intercultural Couples Therapy
Rainbow LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Couples Therapy
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder
Postpartum Baby Blues and Depression
Clinical Partner Specialist
Sex Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behavior
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Alcohol and Chemical Dependency
Body Image and Eating Disorders
Financial Disorders and Work Disorders
Modern Love Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Interracial Couples
https://www.proquest.com/docview/3157087774
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Alliant International University
As a published author and dedicated researcher, my dissertation, Modern Love Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Interracial Couples, is now available through ProQuest. This study explores the complexities of interracial, intercultural, and interethnic romantic relationships, offering a deeper understanding of the intersection between cultural narratives, attachment experiences, and couple dynamics. My work contributes to the Marriage and Family Therapy field by deepening the understanding of love and partnership in diverse relationships. For those interested in exploring my research findings and methodology, the full dissertation can be accessed on ProQuest.
This study explores how early attachment relationships and cultural narratives shape interracial romantic partnerships. Using a qualitative narrative inquiry approach grounded in social constructivism and attachment theory, the research examines the lived experiences of two interracial couples.
Key findings reveal how childhood relationships and cultural backgrounds influence beliefs about love, marriage, and relational dynamics. Thematic analysis identified four core themes:
- Family Expectations – Navigating cultural and familial perspectives on relationships and identity.
- Power Dynamics and Gender Roles – Examining cultural norms and relational equity.
- Intercultural Couple Partnerships – Developing shared identity and negotiating cultural differences.
- Culturally Informed Couples Therapy – The importance of integrating cultural awareness in therapy to support interracial relationships.
This study emphasizes the need for culturally responsive clinical approaches in couples therapy, offering valuable insights for therapists, scholars, and practitioners in Marriage and Family Therapy.
