Limited Availability — Free First Session

Most couples argue about the wrong things. Let's find out what's really going on.

Book a free Relationship Reset Session with Dr. Cynthia Gilmore — a neuroscience-based couples session that uncovers the hidden patterns driving your conflict. In Pasadena or via telehealth.

50-minute session · No cost, no commitment

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Neuroscience-Based Approach LCSW · Licensed Clinical Social Worker

First Session

FREE

Here's what most couples don't know

The fight you keep having isn't about what you think it's about

Money. Chores. The kids. Screen time. These feel like the problem — but they're almost never the real issue. Underneath every recurring argument is a nervous system pattern and an attachment need that isn't being met.

What you think it's about

😤"You never help around the house"

😔"We don't agree on finances"

😶"We've just grown apart"

😠"They don't listen to me"

What's actually happening

🧠A nervous system stuck in fight-or-flight around your partner

🔗Unmet attachment needs triggering the same loop

🛡️Protective patterns learned long before this relationship

💡A communication style your partner's brain reads as threat

The Relationship Reset Session is a free 50-minute couples session where Dr. Gilmore uses neuroscience and attachment science to decode your specific patterns — so you can stop fighting about the surface stuff and start fixing what's underneath.

What you'll walk away with

This isn't a sales pitch disguised as a session. You'll leave with real insights you can use immediately.

Your conflict pattern — decoded

Understand the specific cycle you and your partner get stuck in, and why it keeps repeating.

Your nervous system triggers — mapped

Learn what's activating fight-or-flight during arguments and how to recognize it in real time.

Your attachment styles — explained

See how each partner's attachment needs create miscommunication, and what to do about it.

A clear path forward

Whether you continue with therapy or not, you'll have a framework for interrupting the cycle on your own.

Request your free Relationship Reset Session

Fill out the short form and Dr. Cynthia will personally reach out within 24 hours to schedule your session. No automated emails — a real conversation to make sure it's a good fit.

✓ Full 50-minute couples session — completely free
✓ Dr. Cynthia calls you personally to schedule
✓ In-person (Pasadena) or telehealth — your choice
✓ No insurance needed
✓ Zero pressure to continue after the session

Step 1 of 4

First, what are your names?

Just first names — this helps Dr. Cynthia personalize your session.

Your first name

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Partner's first name

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How would you like to meet?

Both options are equally effective — pick what feels most comfortable.

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In-person Pasadena office

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Telehealth Secure video session from home

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Either works for us We'll figure it out on the call

Step 3 of 4

What's been the biggest challenge?

A sentence or two is plenty — this helps Dr. Cynthia prepare for your call.

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Where should Dr. Cynthia reach you?

He'll personally call within 24 hours to schedule your session.

Phone number

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Email address

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Your information is private and only seen by Dr. Gilmore.

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Dr. Cynthia will personally call you within 24 hours to schedule your free Relationship Reset Session.

📞 Expect a call from (XXX) XXX-XXXX

In the meantime, think about what you'd most like to get out of your session.

Meet Your Therapist

Dr. Cynthia Gilmore, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Pasadena, CA

Dr. Gilmore integrates neuroscience, attachment science, and values-based therapies to help individuals and couples heal on both an emotional and nervous-system level. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented.

She earned her graduate degree from [University] and has worked extensively with couples navigating relationship challenges, communication breakdowns, and the patterns that keep showing up no matter how hard they try.

Couples Therapy Attachment Science Neuroscience-Based Telehealth Available

Questions

Is the first session really free?

Yes — the Relationship Reset Session is a full 50-minute couples session at no cost. It's not a 15-minute phone screen. Dr. Cynthia offers this because she believes you should experience the work before committing financially.

What happens after I fill out the form?

Dr. Cynthia will personally call you within 24 hours. It'll be a quick, friendly conversation to answer any questions you have and find a time that works for both you and your partner. No pressure, no hard sell.

Do we need insurance?

No insurance needed. Dr. Gilmore operates as a private-pay practice, which means greater flexibility, privacy, and no insurance company deciding your treatment. If you have out-of-network benefits, she can provide a superbill for potential reimbursement.

What if my partner isn't sure about therapy?

That's one of the reasons the first session is free — it removes the financial risk of "just trying it." Most hesitant partners are surprised by how comfortable and useful the session feels. There's no pressure to continue.

Can we do the session online?

Absolutely. Dr. Cynthia offers secure telehealth sessions that work just as well for couples. Many clients prefer the convenience of doing it from home — especially for a first session.

What does "neuroscience-based" actually mean?

It means Dr. Cynthia doesn't just have you "talk about your feelings." She uses an understanding of how the brain and nervous system process threat, safety, and connection to help you understand why you react the way you do — and how to change it at a deeper level than just willpower.

What happens after the free session?

That's entirely up to you. If the session was valuable and you'd like to continue, Dr. Cynthia will discuss session rates and scheduling. If you'd rather take what you learned and apply it on your own, that's completely fine too. Zero pressure.