Dr. Todd Pressman

Licensed Psychologist

Working with Make Marriage Better means partnering with a team deeply committed to helping you achieve real and lasting transformation in your relationships. Our award-winning, evidence-based approach focuses on uncovering the root causes of your struggles—what we call the core fears—and the defenses that may be unintentionally creating more conflict or distance. As the founder and head of the group, I’ve spent my career developing the Deconstructing Anxiety™ method, which is gaining international renown for its ability to create powerful healing and connection. Every coach on our team is personally trained and certified in this method, ensuring you receive the highest level of care. You’ll find our sessions to be a safe, supportive space where insights lead to breakthroughs, and you gain the tools to create the love and fulfillment you deserve.

Statement from Dr. Pressman: My life philosophy and treatment philosophy both center on the belief that meaningful change begins with understanding ourselves at the deepest level. In my own life, I’ve found that identifying and addressing the fears that hold us back unlocks incredible potential for growth, connection, and fulfillment. This perspective is the foundation of the work we do at Make Marriage Better. In therapy, I guide clients to explore these same truths—uncovering the patterns that limit them and discovering the transformative power of authenticity, empathy, and courage. Whether in personal or professional life, I believe in embracing challenges as opportunities for deeper insight and greater connection, which is exactly what we aim to inspire in our clients.

At Make Marriage Better, we work closely with clients to create meaningful and achievable therapy goals. We start by helping each person identify their core fear—the true root of the issue that’s causing conflict in the relationship., and usually goes unrecognized. Next, we look at their chief defense, the way they’ve tried to protect themselves from that fear. While these defenses start out with good intentions, in the end, they always backfire and make things worse. The master key to healing is learning to "do the opposite" of the chief defense, which opens the door to greater empathy, understanding, and connection. Together, we set goals that focus on rebuilding trust, improving communication, and restoring the love that brought you together in the first place.