Hello. I'm kristine anthis, PhD, and I am the founder of IFS Dating & Matchmaking.
As a matchmaker who is also a couples therapist, I provide a unique, psychological approach to improving the dating experience for singles nationwide and locally in Connecticut.
My process is designed for the high-achieving professional who is balancing a demanding career with the limited time to meet people that comes with it — yet along with a need for meaningful connection.
We focus on what matters — emotional compatibility and financial compatibility.
I don’t just find matches; I help you understand what your needs and values are, improve your relationship readiness with pre-date preparation, curated dates, post-date feedback you wouldn't receive otherwise, along with the guidance necessary to turn a first meeting into a lasting connection.
By exploring personal growth, self-awareness, and the 'money scripts' which shape our lives, we help you find a lasting love built on true alignment.
We specialize in navigating the complex social landscapes of the Greater New York area and Fairfield County, ensuring total privacy and discretion.
While our work has a national reach, I offer in-person consultations for clients in the CT Gold Coast area who value a highly tailored and personal touch.
Beyond my PhD
I'm a Certified Matchmaker, IFIO Couples Therapist, IFS Individual Therapist, and I am IFS Institute trained in Internal Family Systems Levels 1, 2, & 3, as well as in Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) Couples Therapy, and in Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
My Story
After helping so many disconnected and conflicted clients who come to me for IFIO Couples Therapy, I began to wonder how I could avert such from the beginning of couples’ lives.
I founded IFS Dating & Matchmaking to help people prevent future relationship struggles — and the painful consequences of such on their physical and emotional well-being, their finances, their families, their communities, etc.
Who I am
I am a mother, lesbian, and artist. Outside of helping others, I'm fond of being with family and friends, foraging for black licorice, and devouring detective novels.