Isabella Wells

Dr. Isabella Wells is a licensed psychologist and therapist with over 20 years of experience counseling families and couples on parenting and relationship issues. She obtained her doctorate in psychology from the University of Michigan and went on to complete a fellowship at the prestigious Gottman Institute, honing her expertise in couple's therapy and family dynamics. In her Washington D.C. private practice, Dr. Wells works primarily with parents looking to overcome challenges with setting limits, communication, and emotional connection with their kids. She has worked with hundreds of families struggling with behavioral issues, difficult transitions, and conflict resolution. Her approach draws on attachment theory and emotional intelligence techniques tailored to each family's unique needs. Dr. Wells is also a sought-after couple's therapist, using research-backed modalities like Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy to help partners cultivate secure, healthy attachments. She specializes in resolving intimacy issues, infidelity, and recurring conflict patterns that threaten relationships. The author of several books and a regular contributor to Psychology Today, Dr. Wells is renowned for distilling psychological insights into practical advice for her clients and readers. When she's not counseling, you can find her practicing yoga, trying new recipes, or hiking with her husband Dr. Daniel Wells, who she credits for relationship insights.