Relational Therapists in Glendale, CA

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Don Gershberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91207
My experience and expertise include the use a variety of modalities and tools which have helped my clients increase their awareness and coping skills in the areas of chemical dependency/recovery, codependency/recovery, stage of life and relational conflicts, issues of spirituality, issues of sexuality and issues of childhood and adult trauma.
I enjoy working with adults to help them develop understanding and perspective to deal more effectively with the issues, dilemmas and stressors of modern life including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and the unresolved issues of traumas and grief.
My experience and expertise include the use a variety of modalities and tools which have helped my clients increase their awareness and coping skills in the areas of chemical dependency/recovery, codependency/recovery, stage of life and relational conflicts, issues of spirituality, issues of sexuality and issues of childhood and adult trauma.
I enjoy working with adults to help them develop understanding and perspective to deal more effectively with the issues, dilemmas and stressors of modern life including anxiety, depression, chemical dependency, and the unresolved issues of traumas and grief.
(323) 370-0770 View (323) 370-0770
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Lili Sanchez-Cordova
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
My mission is to assist clients on their journey towards finding solutions, purpose, empowerment and achieving personal growth, balance and happiness. I primarily work with adults who are experiencing challenges in coping with anxiety, depression, relational issues, personal transitions and general life stressors. As a whole, my approach to treatment is collaborative, humanistic and eclectic, although some of my areas of influence include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I take a compassionate and empathic stance where I am committed to tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients.
My mission is to assist clients on their journey towards finding solutions, purpose, empowerment and achieving personal growth, balance and happiness. I primarily work with adults who are experiencing challenges in coping with anxiety, depression, relational issues, personal transitions and general life stressors. As a whole, my approach to treatment is collaborative, humanistic and eclectic, although some of my areas of influence include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Based Interventions. I take a compassionate and empathic stance where I am committed to tailoring treatment to meet the needs of my clients.
(213) 784-6478 View (213) 784-6478
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Kelly A Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203  (Online Only)
I'm a sex positive, relational and somatic sex therapist specialzing in creating relationships that support us. My work is kink, CNM/ENM, sex worker, LGBTQIA affirming. I like to utilize social justice in my work and am affirming of the experiences of BIPOC. I help clients tell the stories in thier lives and aligned with the path they are on and the visions that they have for themselves. I work towards dismantling harmful tropes, ideas and expectations which prevent us from living authentic and fulfilling lives.
I'm a sex positive, relational and somatic sex therapist specialzing in creating relationships that support us. My work is kink, CNM/ENM, sex worker, LGBTQIA affirming. I like to utilize social justice in my work and am affirming of the experiences of BIPOC. I help clients tell the stories in thier lives and aligned with the path they are on and the visions that they have for themselves. I work towards dismantling harmful tropes, ideas and expectations which prevent us from living authentic and fulfilling lives.
(747) 850-6382 View (747) 850-6382
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Katie Zwolski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91208  (Online Only)
Hello! I am Katie, therapist with over 17 years of experience with a variety of clients and age ranges. I am most passionate about working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, relational and attachment concerns and life transitions. I also provide EMDR and am part of the LQBTQ+ community. I enjoy clients who are ready to make changes in life, even if slowly, to become who they truly want to be. I am licensed in CA and MN.
Hello! I am Katie, therapist with over 17 years of experience with a variety of clients and age ranges. I am most passionate about working with adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, relational and attachment concerns and life transitions. I also provide EMDR and am part of the LQBTQ+ community. I enjoy clients who are ready to make changes in life, even if slowly, to become who they truly want to be. I am licensed in CA and MN.
(213) 698-5527 View (213) 698-5527
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Jung Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203  (Online Only)
I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, family and group therapy in community mental health and school settings treating wide range of clinical conditions from depression and anxiety to life stressors and relational problems. I enjoy conducting therapy sessions that convey warmth and facilitate open and honest communication with deep focus on the quality of the therapist-client relationship as the foundation for therapy while drawing interventions from many evidenced based models like DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Client Centered therapies.
I have over 15 years of experience providing individual, family and group therapy in community mental health and school settings treating wide range of clinical conditions from depression and anxiety to life stressors and relational problems. I enjoy conducting therapy sessions that convey warmth and facilitate open and honest communication with deep focus on the quality of the therapist-client relationship as the foundation for therapy while drawing interventions from many evidenced based models like DBT, CBT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Client Centered therapies.
(323) 366-4862 View (323) 366-4862
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Ruthie Polcino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91203
If you are encountering difficulties emotionally, in your relationships, or in your career, a safe and attuned therapeutic relationship can be transformative. My approach is relational, warm, and collaborative. I draw from attachment theory and evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desenitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-informed therapy (DBT-informed), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based interventions.
If you are encountering difficulties emotionally, in your relationships, or in your career, a safe and attuned therapeutic relationship can be transformative. My approach is relational, warm, and collaborative. I draw from attachment theory and evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desenitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy-informed therapy (DBT-informed), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as mindfulness-based interventions.
(323) 746-0655 View (323) 746-0655
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Melania N. Palor
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91202
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
Therapy is truly a unique process for each person. As a therapist, I believe in building a strong therapeutic relationship with my clients. My approaches are varied and individualized for each client, at the core I believe in taking a relational and client centered approach as my foundation for all my clients. I view myself as a guide in your processing of thoughts and feelings and take great pride in holding space for my clients when they are not feeling their best and really need that unbiased viewpoint. Therapy can get tough at times, it can feel worse before it gets better. Trust the process, I've seen the power of healing!
(747) 229-0737 View (747) 229-0737
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Annalea Forrest
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW, MPH, RBT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91202  (Online Only)
As a trauma therapist, I endeavor to help you recover from the impact of trauma and work on guilt/shame, coping, and relational issues.
Hi there! I work with adults, couples, and children who are looking to have a genuine connection with their therapist. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and chronic illness/pain, but also treat a variety of other challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum care, self-esteem, and relationship issues. My aim is to help people find clarity, feel empowered, and develop healthy self-esteem so they can have more meaningful, playful, productive, and fulfilling lives. My approach in therapy is relatable, holistic, and deeply compassionate and I value humor and play for healing! Text me, call, or email for a consult!
As a trauma therapist, I endeavor to help you recover from the impact of trauma and work on guilt/shame, coping, and relational issues.
Hi there! I work with adults, couples, and children who are looking to have a genuine connection with their therapist. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and chronic illness/pain, but also treat a variety of other challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum care, self-esteem, and relationship issues. My aim is to help people find clarity, feel empowered, and develop healthy self-esteem so they can have more meaningful, playful, productive, and fulfilling lives. My approach in therapy is relatable, holistic, and deeply compassionate and I value humor and play for healing! Text me, call, or email for a consult!
(562) 248-6057 View (562) 248-6057
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Erin Batali
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91205  (Online Only)
We can explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.
If you feel stuck in a pattern of conflict in your relationship and your fights never truly feel resolved, let’s try something new together. If you find yourself spiraling when you’re overwhelmed, and the voice in your head won’t stop criticizing you for it, we can discover how to show yourself more kindness and acceptance. Whether it’s in your relationship with your partner or your relationship with yourself, maybe you’ve been experiencing more frustration and disconnect when all you want is to feel safe and secure again. We can find our way together toward authentic, secure, and fulfilling connection.
We can explore how various aspects of your identity (neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+, disability, religion, culture, ethnicity, etc) interact with your emotional and relational well-being.
If you feel stuck in a pattern of conflict in your relationship and your fights never truly feel resolved, let’s try something new together. If you find yourself spiraling when you’re overwhelmed, and the voice in your head won’t stop criticizing you for it, we can discover how to show yourself more kindness and acceptance. Whether it’s in your relationship with your partner or your relationship with yourself, maybe you’ve been experiencing more frustration and disconnect when all you want is to feel safe and secure again. We can find our way together toward authentic, secure, and fulfilling connection.
(323) 792-1737 View (323) 792-1737
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Alex Tipton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91205
I specialize in working with unresolved childhood relational trauma.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I specialize in working with unresolved childhood relational trauma.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
(626) 213-0734 View (626) 213-0734
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Jennie Nystrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91205
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
(626) 316-6512 View (626) 316-6512
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Daishea Poole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91205
We will collaboratively work together to achieve your individual and relational goals.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
We will collaboratively work together to achieve your individual and relational goals.
Are anxiety and stress keeping you from living your life to your fullest potential? Are you feeling stress weighing on you internally or causing you to feel exhausted and hopeless? Together we will explore ways to grow, further develop self-acceptance and unearth traumatic experiences and daily stressors that are hindering you from achieving this potential. I will be available to provide an unbiased listening ear and warm spirit as you reimagine the life you want for yourself. In this safe and accepting environment, we will develop an action plan to better manage your unique symptoms and your life.
(626) 263-5568 View (626) 263-5568
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(949) 694-7987 View (949) 694-7987
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(626) 209-8796 View (626) 209-8796
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(714) 477-7385 View (714) 477-7385
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Monica D Valdivia Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91205
I incorporate a Relational-Cultural, Collaborative, Strength-Based and DBT informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills) style.
Are you looking for ways to connect with your inner strengths and resiliency - and to learn skills for coping with life's challenges, disappointments and transitions? Do you want to re-establish a connection with yourself or create healthy communication styles in your dating, friendships, family or marriage relationship? Has the pandemic allowed you to pause and re-evaluate next steps with a new path? In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
I incorporate a Relational-Cultural, Collaborative, Strength-Based and DBT informed (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills) style.
Are you looking for ways to connect with your inner strengths and resiliency - and to learn skills for coping with life's challenges, disappointments and transitions? Do you want to re-establish a connection with yourself or create healthy communication styles in your dating, friendships, family or marriage relationship? Has the pandemic allowed you to pause and re-evaluate next steps with a new path? In my work at Flourish and the Institute for Girls’ Development, I assist high school seniors, young women and women to find balance and learn ways to cultivate strengths.
(626) 594-4962 View (626) 594-4962
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(949) 755-8095 View (949) 755-8095
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Men’s Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(949) 694-7993 View (949) 694-7993
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Men's Issues - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91203
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
(310) 929-9852 View (310) 929-9852
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Kira Tirimacco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91201
I practice a relational style of therapy.
Let me help. In these dark and complicated times, our lives and culture are more complex and stressful than ever before, often taking a toll on our relationships. This is often the reason clients seek therapy - the relationship with ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and the world powerfully defines whether or not we feel safe and satisfied with our life. I'd like to help you deepen your awareness of how you relate to yourself and others and support you in navigating your world. We will work toward increasing your resiliency and making change, if that's what you want and need.
I practice a relational style of therapy.
Let me help. In these dark and complicated times, our lives and culture are more complex and stressful than ever before, often taking a toll on our relationships. This is often the reason clients seek therapy - the relationship with ourselves, our loved ones, our community, and the world powerfully defines whether or not we feel safe and satisfied with our life. I'd like to help you deepen your awareness of how you relate to yourself and others and support you in navigating your world. We will work toward increasing your resiliency and making change, if that's what you want and need.
(323) 886-9721 View (323) 886-9721
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Relational Therapists

How does relational therapy work?

Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.

Is relational therapy evidence-based?

Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.

How long are people typically in relational therapy?

Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.

Does relational therapy work?

While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.