About Me

Dr Emelina Belle, PhD, LMFT is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow | Global Mental Health: Trauma & Recovery Specialist I Board-Certified Diplomate Sexology | AASECT-Certified Sex Therapist | Certified Couples Betrayal Recovery Specialist I Gottman Therapist As a global leader in mental health trauma and recovery, I am deeply committed to fostering human rights, dignity, healing, and resilience. I understand that every relationship is unique, and I offer personalized care to meet each client's specific needs. As a published author and dedicated researcher, my dissertation, Modern Love Stories: A Narrative Inquiry of Interracial Couples, available on ProQuest, focuses on supporting interracial, intercultural, and interethnic couples and contributing valuable insights to Marriage and Family Therapy. My extensive training and certifications from reputable institutions such as the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) at Alliant International University and Harvard Medical School, along with my affiliations and certifications with leading organizations like the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP), the Trauma Research Foundation, and the Association of Partners of Trauma and Sex Addicts Specialists (APSATS), ensure that I can provide evidence-based, compassionate care in trauma, sex therapy, and relational healing. This wealth of knowledge and experience is at your service, giving you confidence that you are in capable hands. As a bilingual Spanish-licensed marriage and Family Therapist, I integrate cultural humility and sensitivity with individuals and interracial, intercultural, and interethnic couples. As a Gottman Couples Therapist (Level Three), I assist couples in repairing ruptures, enhancing communication, and deepening their connection. My work promotes healthier, more resilient relationships. As a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist, I specialize in guiding partners and couples through the complex process of healing from sexual betrayal. As a Rainbow Advocate Clinical Specialist, I offer affirming, supportive care for LGBTQIA+ clients who may face internalized homophobia, toxic shame, and coming-out challenges.