
Dr. Tamaru PhillipsMarriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, her)
Sunflower Institute for Therapy and Life Coaching
Miami, FL 33139
About
My ideal clients are couples who care about their relationship but feel stuck in repeating patterns, constant arguments, emotional distance, or unresolved trust issues. Many are busy professionals who want focused, effective therapy rather than a drawn-out process. They value privacy, direct feedback, and real progress. Their goals are to communicate without escalation, rebuild connection, and feel like a team again. I offer private-pay couples therapy and intensives for partners ready to understand their dynamics, take accountability, and create lasting change instead of continuing the same cycle. I work with couples who feel stuck in conflict, disconnection, or trust issues. My approach is direct, structured, and focused on helping you understand patterns and change them. I help partners communicate more effectively, reduce escalation, rebuild connection, and create clear next steps so progress continues outside sessions.