Therapist-Led Matchmaking by a Husband-and-Wife Team
Tired of Good Dates With the Wrong People?
No Algorithms or Swiping
We Know Compatibility
We Incorporate Psychology
Why Matched By Design℠ Is the Smarter Choice
for Finding Your True Compatable Match
Therapist Matched
Backed by Psychology
We don’t rely on gimmicks — we rely on depth. As Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, we understand what fosters love's growth and what can cause it to wither.
We’ve studied it, lived it, and helped hundreds of couples build lasting connections. That same insight guides every match we make.
Because spark matters, but without psychology behind it, it won’t last.
Therapist Built.
Lived Experience.
We’ve worked with couples who looked “perfect” on paper but struggled where it counted — in real life. Lasting love isn’t about highlight reels.
It’s about repair, openness, and connection under pressure. That’s the perspective we bring to every match.
Who you choose is only half the story. How you grow together is the rest.
Clinical Insight.
Curated Matches
We don’t guess who fits. We’ve sat with real couples and seen what quietly breaks them — and what holds them strong.
Instead of algorithms or bios, we use therapist insight to screen for long-term potential. Compatibility isn’t a buzzword — it’s a process.
Our matches are designed to last — emotionally, not just on paper.
We Built the Matchmaking Model the Apps Forgot
Where Chemistry Meets Psychology℠
You’re Not Bad at Dating — You’re Just Ready for Deeper Love
Lasting love isn’t found through swipes or sparks alone. It’s built by understanding your patterns, knowing what doesn’t work, and choosing with clarity. Our therapist-led approach helps you unmatch from emotional misalignment — and open the door to something more profound, safer, and more enduring.
Break Your Patterns
Many of us fall into the same cycles — different person, same outcome. It’s not random. It’s not your fault. It’s a pattern that can be interrupted. To build something lasting, you must stop repeating what has never worked.
Intentional Unmatching
With therapist-trained insight, we screen for emotional immaturity, misaligned goals, and relational red flags — before introductions ever happen. We don’t guess. We match — and unmatch — with purpose.
Old Way Isn’t Working
45% of app users say dating apps leave them frustrated, not hopeful. 81% admit to misrepresenting details such as age, height, or photos. You’re Not Bad at Dating — You’re Just Ready for a Matchmaking Model the Apps Forgot.
Match Smarter and Deeper
Therapist-Led Matchmaking
Apps & Regular Matchmakers
Proven Frameworks — Not Swipes — Guide Our Matches.
The Science of Relationships, Applied to Matching
Most people chase a spark. But lasting relationships are built on something more profound: emotional safety, shared values, and genuine readiness for connection.
As licensed therapists (and a married couple), we knew there had to be a better way — one grounded in insight, not algorithms.
We blend clinical training with intuitive matchmaking to help emotionally ready singles find a connection that feels aligned, not just convenient.
Gottman Method®
Decades of research on what makes love last — including how couples handle conflict, express fondness, and build trust over time.
Emotionally Focused Therapy® (EFT)
Focuses on attachment and vulnerability. We reference EFT to understand emotional bonding and how people reach for — or pull away from — connection.
Attachment Theory
Reveals how your past shapes your present. Whether you’re anxious, avoidant, or secure, we help guide you toward relationships that feel safe and stable.
Internal Family Systems® (IFS)
Recognizes that we all have different “parts” — protective, wounded, or longing. Understanding those parts helps us find matches that honor your emotional complexity.
Meet Your Matchmakers, Blending Therapeutic Experience
With A Successful Marriage To Guide You On This Journey.
Husband & Wife Team Who are Licensed Marriage Therapists
A Rare Combination of Skills to Guide You
ERICA is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, mother, wife, and co-founder of Matched by Design℠. With nearly a decade of experience guiding individuals through love, healing, and self-discovery, she brings clinical insight, intuition, and emotional clarity to every match.
ERIC brings the grounded wisdom of a therapist, husband, and father. With a background in law and years of clinical experience, he helps emotionally ready singles form intentional, lasting partnerships rooted in clarity, growth, and real-world connection..
GIL is a Certified personal trainer and therapist-in-training who helps clients connect physical confidence with emotional readiness. His approach supports the mind-body connection, empowering people to be fully present in meaningful relationships.
ZIGGY is our team's GoldenDoodle who brings calm energy, unconditional warmth, and just the right amount of love. He keeps our team grounded and knows exactly who needs a cuddle break — no training required. He reminds us daily that connection doesn’t always need words — just presence.
Watch How Therapist-Led Matching Works
We’ve redesigned the dating journey to prioritize insight over impulse — and that starts with a process built by therapists, not algorithms.
Every Love Story Begins in a Different Chapter
That’s why we tailor your match to where you are now.
The Matched by Design℠ Journey
A psychology-first approach for emotionally ready singles seeking something genuine.
Our process starts with a thoughtful application. We want to understand not just who you are, but why you're ready for something intentional. This helps us begin a conversation, not just collect data.
You'll complete a therapist-designed intake that explores your relationship patterns, values, attachment style, and emotional goals—so we can understand your readiness and the kind of connection you’re seeking.
If you're accepted as a Founding Member, you'll be added to our exclusive, therapist-curated database of emotionally ready singles. We don’t just match from a list—we consider timing, fit, and depth.
Founding Members are the first to access tools and guidance that deepen your self-awareness—plus exclusive access to upgrades like personalized feedback and match support when available.
As our database grows, you’ll be among the first to receive curated introductions. Our goal isn’t speed—it’s emotional alignment and quality
Benefits For Our Founding Members
Private Profile Access
Be part of our therapist-managed database, where your profile is seen by real experts who value quality—not lost in endless dating apps.
Insight That Matters
Anyone can take our free quizzes, but as a Founding Member, your results are connected to your profile—helping us see your readiness and connection style more clearly.
Curated Match Eligibility
As our database grows, you’ll be among the first considered for therapist-handpicked introductions—curated with care for fit, timing, and emotional alignment.
Priority Invitations
Receive early access to new tools, services, and events as we expand—ensuring you’re always the first to explore what’s next.
JOIN US AS A FOUNDING MEMBER TODAY
Be One of Our First 75 Founding Members
As we launch our new matchmaking service in South Florida, we’re opening enrollment to a small group of thoughtful, emotionally ready singles who want to help build something better.
We’re inviting the first 75 men and 75 women to join our private database — completely free of charge.
As licensed marriage and family therapists—and a married couple of 27+ years—we’re creating a different kind of experience: rooted in psychology, intuition, and real human insight, not algorithms or endless swiping.
Right now, it’s all about connection. No fees. No gimmicks. Just people who are ready for something meaningful.
Offer Expires By December 31st
Secure your spot before December 31st and join our first curated community.
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