Tina B. Tessina, PhD, LMFT

Tina B. Tessina, Ph.D.  "Dr. Romance" is a licensed psychotherapist in S. California, with over 30 years experience in counseling individuals and couples.

She is the author of 13 books in 17 languages, including 

• Gay Relationships for men and womenHow to Find Them, How to Improve Them, How to Make Them Last (Tarcher/Putnam)
• How to Be a Couple and Still Be Free (New Page)
• The Unofficial Guide to Dating Again (Wiley)
• The Real 13th Step: Discovering Self-Confidence, Self-Reliance and Independence Beyond the Twelve Step Programs (New Page.)

Tina specializes in alternative lifesytles, couples counseling, and general mental health.