Lucinda Loveland, AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
My journey into therapy began with my own path of self-discovery in my early 20s. I married young and soon became a mom—roles that brought deep joy but also revealed how unprepared I was for the emotional demands of relationships and parenting. Determined to grow, my husband and I began attending Relationship Education (RE) workshops nearly two decades ago. That experience changed the course of my life.
For the past 15+ years, I’ve served as an Educator with Healthy Relationships California (HRC), where I’ve had the privilege of working with couples, families, and parents from all walks of life.
Along the way, I was deeply inspired by the therapists I worked beside—leaders who helped me see that healing, connection, and growth are possible at any stage of life. Their influence led me to become a therapist myself.
My background experience
MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from USC
Clinical training grounded in Emotion-Focused Therapy and Interpersonal Neurobiology
Specialized experience in grief, trauma, and attachment wounds
Certified in various Relationship Education curricula (Mastering the Mysteries of Love, World Class Marriage, The Third Option, Raising Kids Two-gether, Raising World Class Kids)
Fluent in Spanish
Areas of focus
I specialize in supporting cycle breakers, emotionally curious adults, and parents who want to raise their children differently than they were raised. Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected inside. Together, we expand your window of tolerance, explore your emotional blueprint, and help you move through life with greater clarity, compassion, and choice.
My work is grounded in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB), with a deep respect for culture, identity, and nervous system safety.
When not seeing clients, I'm singing a show tune, taking a long walk, or spending time with family. I’m nourished by mindfulness, Barre3 workouts, and being near water. You'll often see me with a tote bag that says "Keep Calm and Sing Showtunes."