About Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy

At Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy, we are dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families strengthen their relationships, heal from trauma, and achieve meaningful personal growth. Using evidence-based and schema-focused therapy, we guide you in understanding emotional patterns, breaking unhelpful cycles, and fostering deeper connections. Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore challenges, gain clarity, and build a healthier future—both individually and within your relationships.

✅ Specializing in Complex Mental Health & Trauma Recovery
✅ Expert Support for Couples, Families, and Individuals
✅ Personalized Therapy Tailored to Your Needs
✅ Telehealth Options for Flexible & Accessible Care


Our Approach

At Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy, we recognize that therapy is not one-size-fits-all. Each person’s experiences, relationships, and emotional needs are unique, which is why we take a personalized, integrative approach to treatment. By blending evidence-based and depth-oriented modalities, we help clients heal, grow, and create lasting change. 


Our Therapeutic Approaches:

Schema Therapy (ST) – Identify and transform deep-seated beliefs formed in early life to break free from unhealthy patterns.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Understand and harmonize different parts of the self to foster healing and inner balance.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) – Process and transform emotions to build deeper, more meaningful relationships.
Psychodynamic Therapy – Explore unconscious patterns and how past experiences influence present behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Develop skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Gestalt Therapy – Encourage present-moment awareness and self-exploration to promote personal growth.
Psychoanalysis – Unpack deep-rooted conflicts and emotional struggles through insight-oriented therapy.
Transference-Focused Therapy (TFP) – Understand and work through relational dynamics, especially in personality disorders.
Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) – Enhance self-awareness and improve the ability to understand emotions in oneself and others.

By integrating these powerful therapeutic methods, we provide a comprehensive and adaptable approach to support individuals, couples, and families on their healing journey.

Why Choose Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy?

Choosing the right therapist is essential to your healing and growth. At Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy, we provide specialized, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. 

Specialized Support

Expertise in complex trauma, personality dynamics, and relational challenges, ensuring you receive targeted, in-depth therapy that addresses the root of your struggles. 

Tailored Treatment

Every client begins with a thorough assessment and case conceptualization, allowing us to identify key patterns, underlying challenges, and treatment goals. From there, we create a clear, structured treatment plan—a roadmap for your healing journey—so you know what to expect every step of the way. 

Convenient & Private

Access secure telehealth therapy from the comfort of your own space, allowing for flexibility, privacy, and ease of scheduling. 

We help individuals, couples, and families overcome challenges, strengthen relationships, and create fulfilling lives. 

Meet Emrielle VanCleave, LMFT C-PD CCTP-II

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD), and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II: Complex Trauma (CCTP-II), I specialize in complex mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and relational dynamics. I am actively pursuing Schema Therapy certification for individuals and couples, receiving ongoing supervision, and am a proud member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST). 

My Approach

My therapeutic style is rooted in understanding how past experiences shape present emotions, behaviors, and relationships. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their inner world, develop self-awareness, and create meaningful change. By integrating Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), psychodynamic therapy, and other evidence-based modalities, I help clients identify and heal deep-seated patterns that impact their lives.

Beyond Therapy

I am passionate about human behavior, neuroscience, trauma research, and the science of connection—often exploring topics like quantum mechanics and psychology in my free time. Outside of my clinical work, I cherish time with my husband and four children, enjoy creative arts, a comforting cup of tea, and find relaxation in video games and self-care.

🔹 Serving individuals, couples, and families via secure telehealth sessions
🔹 Specialized in personality disorders, trauma, and relational healing
🔹 Dedicated to guiding clients toward self-discovery and lasting transformation

If You Are Experiencing a Crisis

Hand in Hand Couples & Family Therapy does not provide emergency crisis services. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feeling unsafe, or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please reach out for immediate support:

📞 Call 988 – The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7)
📞 Text HOME to 741741 – Crisis Text Line (free, 24/7 support)
🏥 Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you are in immediate danger.

You are not alone. Help is available.