The Relationship Counseling Center

Specialties

We have been offering short-​term, goal-​oriented counseling for individuals and relationships for over 30 years. Are you or someone you love overstressed, anxious, depressed, facing a difficult change or loss? Do you have a personal problem that won’t ‘go away’? Are you holding on to anger and hurt, resentment and distrust? Or are you just wanting a better ‘connection’ to important people in your live, to change an unhealthy habit or pattern, to understand yourself better, or become a better partner or parent?

Talking with a skilled, caring counselor can lead to more happiness and self-​understanding and to more intimate, fulfilled relationships. Free phone consultation.

History

Established in 1980.

We are a husband-​wife team of licensed mental health professionals, having provided counseling and therapy to individuals, couples and families in San Diego since 1980.

In addition to our work, we have shared parenting and step-​parenting. Our children range in age from 21 year to 36.

We live locally and derive great satisfaction from our work which we operate like a mom-​and-​pop business.

For more information about our background and approach to counseling, please visit our website: www​.AGrow​ingRe​la​tion​ship​.com

Meet the Business Owner

Jack and Ellen R.

Business Owner

Jack is the father of three. He holds Masters’ degrees in Counseling and Teaching and a PhD in Psychology. He has been a licensed psychologist since 1979. Jack is an expert in the areas of new parenthood, fathering and men’s issues. He is also a popular who has appeared on national and local radio and television. His book, Pregnant Fathers: Entering Parenthood Together has been translated into six languages.

Ellen is a mother, therapist and educator. She received her Masters of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan. For over thirty years, Ellens work has focused on developing helping communities, supporting the psychological needs of families from diverse socioeconomic and geographical settings and on mental health issues of girls and women. Her breadth of knowledge augmented by her empathic therapeutic style, have earned her recognition and respect in the field of family therapy. She was recently honored as Clinical Social Worker of the Year in San Diego.