Welcome — I’m Dr. Tina Tessina
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Author, and Relationship Guide
You may have found your way here because life feels difficult right now — maybe you’re hurting, uncertain, or just looking for a little hope.
Take a breath. You’re in the right place.
I’ve spent more than forty years helping people heal relationships, navigate
grief, and rediscover joy.
Here, you’ll find practical tools, heartfelt insights, and gentle guidance to help you move forward — one step at a time.
There are multiple ways to get support from Dr. Romance.
Counselling and Support
When you’re struggling, it helps to have someone walk beside you.
In my psychotherapy practice, I use proven techniques and compassion to help you create more peace and connection in your life.
Learn more about Individual and Couple counseling opportunities.
When you’re struggling, it helps to have someone walk beside you.
In my psychotherapy practice, I use proven techniques and compassion to help you create more peace and connection in your life.
Learn more about Individual and Couple counseling opportunities.
Books That Help
I’ve written more than fifteen self-help books — all designed to give you the understanding and tools to build a happier, more balanced life.
Whether you’re healing from loss, strengthening your partnership, or learning to love yourself, there’s something here for you.
Explore my books
I’ve written more than fifteen self-help books — all designed to give you the understanding and tools to build a happier, more balanced life.
Whether you’re healing from loss, strengthening your partnership, or learning to love yourself, there’s something here for you.
Explore my books
Happiness Tips
Each month I share a new, practical “Happiness Tip".
Real-world advice to help you feel better and live better.
You can browse the full archive or sign up to have new tips delivered straight to your inbox.
Read the Tips
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“You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Healing begins the moment you decide you’re ready for something better.”
— Dr. Tina Tessina
“You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.
Healing begins the moment you decide you’re ready for something better.”
— Dr. Tina Tessina
What others are saying about Dr. Tina
"You have changed my life in so many ways..."
"I love your books. I always kind of shied away from self help books as I was embarrassed to think that I could not solve problems myself.
Then I picked up your books and realized just how self efficient I really can be. You have changed my life in so many ways and I cannot thank you enough for becoming a writer."
- Amanda, Biloxi MS
"You are keeping us all on the same page"
"I cannot thank you enough for the books you have written.
We are just now going through a sensitive and delicate sime with our daughter, and one of your books is helping all of us cope and understand.
You are keeping us all on the same page and that is something I will forever be grateful for."
- Laura, Westwego, LA
Would you like gentle encouragement and insight each month?
Join my Happiness Tips Newsletter — a monthly note from me with new articles, upcoming interviews, and small ideas that make a big difference.
Make sure to check out Dr. Tina's Author Page on Amazon
Make sure to check out Dr. Tina's Author Page on Amazon
Listen to Dr. Tina's advice on the "I Do" podcast about what to do if you don't feel like a priority in your relationship.
Read Dr. Tina's advice on the ongoing issue of problem gambling, especially online.
Read Dr. Tina's advice on the ongoing issue of problem gambling, especially online.
Thinking about becoming a psychologist?
Get some perspective from Dr. Tina.
Thinking about becoming a psychologist?
Get some perspective from Dr. Tina.
Dr. Tina's course through Lorman Education Services: "Manager's Guide to Handling Emotional Employees"
Contact Us
Tina B. Tessina, PhD, LMFT | (562) 438-8077 | [email protected]
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