Sheena Simpson is a couples therapist and founder of Kodo Couples Therapy, a boutique group practice serving Marin County and the greater Bay Area. She works exclusively with couples who feel stuck in painful, repetitive patterns, whether that shows up as constant conflict, emotional distance, or a breakdown in trust.
Her approach is direct, relational, and focused on what is actually happening between partners in real time. Rather than staying at the level of insight or communication tips, she helps couples access and shift the deeper emotional patterns that keep them disconnected. Her work integrates Relational Life Therapy (RLT), EMDR, and somatic approaches to support lasting change.
She is known for balancing warmth with accountability. Couples often come to her after trying therapy that felt surface-level or ineffective. In her work, both partners are challenged to take responsibility for their impact while also being supported in understanding the roots of their reactions.
She also offers private two-day couples intensives for those seeking a more focused, immersive approach. These extended sessions allow couples to build momentum and make meaningful progress in a shorter period of time.
Before becoming a therapist, she worked as a Japanese conference interpreter for over a decade, an experience that continues to inform her deep listening and ability to translate complex emotional dynamics into clear, workable change.
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