Therapist-Led Matchmaking by a Husband-and-Wife Team
Tired of Good Dates With the Wrong People?
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27+ Years Married. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Your
Matchmakers.
Therapists. Partners. Matchmakers.
We bring the depth of therapy and the insight of lived experience to
every match
The Matched by Design℠ Advantage
Therapist-led matchmaking for meaningful, lasting connections
Therapist Matched
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists guide your match with proven insight
Married Matchmakers
As a couple married 27+ years, we bring lived wisdom about how love truly lasts
Backed by Psychology
Clinical frameworks shape matches designed for longterm potential
Curated Matches
We filter out mismatches so your time and energy go toward what matters most
How Therapist-Led Matchmaking Works
In just 2 minutes, see how psychology and lived experience shape every
match
The Matched by Design℠ Journey
We do matchmaking dilerently: no apps, no swiping, no wasted energy. As
a married couple and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists, we understand
both the psychology and the real work of lasting love. Our process is simple
and intentional—so you can focus on discovering genuine connection
Your Matching Path
Your Story Matters
We don’t just match profiles — we learn your story and patterns to understand who you connect with — and why.
Insightful Matches
We combine psychology and intuition to reveal what draws two people together — and what makes that bond last.
Intentional Connections
Every introduction is thoughtful and pressure-free — designed to spark authentic chemistry built on genuine readiness and shared values.
The Matched by Design℠ Journey
Our premise is simple: lasting love starts with intentional matching, not endless swiping. Every step is guided by licensed therapists who understand relationships from the inside out. We handle the process—you show up ready to explore genuine connection.
Your Dating Journey
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.
Are You Really Ready for Love?
Wanting a relationship and being ready for one aren’t the same.
Learn how to tell if you’re in the right place emotionally to start
something healthy and lasting.
Break the Cycle
Tired of ending up in the same story with a different person?
We’ll show you how to spot and break old patterns so you can
finally build something new
Beyond Sparks: What Lasts
Chemistry is fun, but it isn’t enough. Learn why pacing, repair
style, and values matter more — and how they shape lasting
compatibility
The Power of Saying No
The wrong matches drain your time and hope. See how we filter
out emotional immaturity, mixed intentions, and red flags —
before you ever go on a date
Why Apps Don’t Deliver
The wrong matches drain your time and hope. See how we filter
out emotional immaturity, mixed intentions, and red flags —
before you ever go on a date
The Psychology Behind
Lasting Love
We don’t rely on guesses or quick attraction—we rely on proven relationship science. As a married couple and licensed therapists, we utilize frameworks such as Gottman, EFT, Attachment Theory, and IFS to inform our matching process. These methods help us uncover the qualities that make love last, so every introduction is intentional and grounded in real psychology
Gottman Method®
Gottman Method® To use decades of research on why some couples thrive while others struggle. We apply principles of trust, repair, and conflict resolution to ensure your matches are built on communication and resilience—not just chemistry.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) To match you with someone who can foster emotional safety and connection. EFT helps us look beyond surface attraction and focus on responsiveness and vulnerability—the building blocks of lasting intimacy.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) To honor the parts of yourself shaped by past experiences. IFS shows that healing and self-awareness allow you to show up authentically— and attract someone who can meet you with the same openness.
Attachment Theory
Attachment Theory To understand how your attachment style shapes the way you love.
These insights guide us in pairing you with someone who offers security and consistency, creating the foundation for trust and closeness.
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.
Husband & Wife Team Who are Licensed Marriage Therapists
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.
Every Love Story Has Its Chapter
We know each stage of life brings its own hopes and challenges in
love. Your 20s may be about growth, your 30s about clarity, your 40s about
intention, and your 50s about authenticity. That’s why we tailor our matchmaking
to honor where you are now and where you’re headed
The Matched by Design℠ Journey
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A psychology-first approach for emotionally ready singles seeking something genuine.
Step 2. Complete Your Profile
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.
Step 2. Complete Your Profile
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.
Step 3. Join Our Database
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.
Step 4. Unlock Early Insight
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.
Step 5. Be Invited When It’s the Right Fit
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
Love in Every Decade
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Benefits For Our Founding Members
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.
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.
Meet the Team
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Matchmaking isn’t just our profession, it’s our passion.
Meet Erica & Eric, the
Founders of Matched by Design℠
Erica and Eric Epstein are Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists — and a married couple for 27+ years. With thousands of hours in the therapy room, they bring lived wisdom and psychology to every match they design
Why Therapist-Led Matchmaking Wins
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Therapist-led matchmaking for depth, readiness, and lasting love — not swipes, gimmicks, or surface stats
✅ Built by Therapists
Our process is grounded in psychology, emotional insight,
and real relationship science — not hype or gimmicks.
✅ Emotional Screening
We assess readiness, communication style, pacing, and
attachment — essentials for long-term connection
✅ Compatibility First
We look beyond sparks, screening for values, repair style,
and nervous system fit to build mutual and lasting
connection
✅ Honest No’s, Early On
We protect your time by filtering upfront, only
introducing what’s truly promising
✅ Curated Matches
Every step is intentional. You’re not another profile;
you’re part of a thoughtful process.
✅ Therapist-Led Matchmaking
❌Built for Scale
Sign-ups and swipes are prioritized over long-term
relationship fit
❌Little to No Screening
Emotional availability and relational history are rarely
considered; matching is based on preferences alone
❌Superficial Matches
Looks, lifestyle, or short bios are used to assume
alignment without deeper confirmation
❌No Accountability
Users are left on their own to navigate ghosting, flaking,
or misaligned intentions
❌Quantity Over Quality
You’re expected to sort through dozens of options without
real guidance or insight
❌ Apps & Regular Matchmakers
Insights for Deeper Love.
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“Founding Member Benefits
Be among the first to experience therapist-led matchmaking, with exclusive perks and early access as we launch.
Private Profile Access
Your profile is managed by therapists and seen by real experts — not lost in endless apps.
Insight That Matters
Your psychological readiness results connect to your profile, giving us a clear view of your readiness and style.
Curated Match Eligibility
You’ll be among the first considered for therapist-handpicked introductions built on true fit.
Priority Invitations
Get early access to new tools, services, and events — and be the first to explore.
Only 75 men +75 women spots available.
Founding Member enrollment is free during launch.