Relationship Issues Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA

Our ideal client at VRI is someone that may be grappling with anxiety, depression, family conflict, or navigating life transitions. Their needs include a safe space to express themselves, tools to manage their emotions, and strategies to improve their relationships. They seek understanding, resilience, and a deeper connection with themselves and others. Their goals are to overcome their current challenges, achieve personal growth, and find a sense of peace and fulfillment in their lives. They want to not only heal but also thrive, understanding that therapy is a process that requires commitment, openness, and courage.

I specialize in working with couples who find themselves in high stress, high conflict situations and are committed to making their relationship work. I also specialize in working with men who want to be better fathers, husbands, and proud of the direction they are headed in life. I have advanced training in marital therapy, trauma recovery and existential meaning making. I am highly relational, process oriented, and committed to growth.

My aim is to create a caring therapeutic relationship with you that is founded in empathy, trust, and respect. Together we will create a safe and open environment for brave and insightful explorations. I offer collaborative, client-centered therapy that supports the development of personal insights and practical coping skills through curiosity, mindfulness, and compassion.

Congratulations on taking action! We both know that if things are going to change for you in a positive direction, you will need to be brave, open-minded and willing to do things you have resisted doing for one reason or another. I can be most helpful in that regard. Now is the perfect time. Your life is about to change dramatically. Together, in a collaborative and supportive relationship, we will identify your critical needs, uncover and resolve resistances, and map out the incremental steps to getting your needs met. Make the call that will change your life.

Do you find difficulties with feelings of depression, anxiety, relationship/family problems, and trauma? These emotional disruptions can have a significant impact on our lives. Coping with these events requires various approaches, and I can assist you in recognizing your emotions and identifying possible patterns in your relationships. I can also help you develop resilience and acceptance towards challenging emotions, and support you in setting meaningful goals. I utilize EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, & person-centered therapy to reduce anxiety and trauma symptoms, foster resilience, and enhance the quality of life.

If you're feeling unhappy, uncertain or overwhelmed, experiencing relationship problems or moving through a difficult life transition, you don't have to go through it alone. Finding a therapist that feels like a good fit is an important first step. I work with young adults and adults in exploring their experiences, identifying longstanding patterns, clarifying goals and encouraging positive changes.

Are you struggling in your relationship? Missing that loving connection? Speaking different languages? Fighting a lot? Feeling lonely? Are you dealing with co-parenting? I work with you and your sweetie to get back on track, feel safe, loved, and secure in your relationship. A loving welcome to those who identify as LGBTQIA+, sexually and/or gender fluid, and to those who are processing feelings associated with a loved one who is. Parents of LGBTQ+ and queerspawn are my special love.

In our busy lives, we often find ourselves saying, "that's good enough" or "I guess that'll do." These phrases can signify a pattern of merely getting by and settling for less. I believe that you deserve more than just "good enough" in your career, passions, relationships, and overall life. It's time to break free from going through the motions and start aiming higher. You don't have to settle for fine.

Despite your best efforts, are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Unfulfilled or stuck? Are you struggling in your current relationship or longing to find one that's meaningful and loving? Whether or not your childhood was traumatic or unsupportive, the coping and relational skills you learned back then may be holding you back today. I'll work with you to help you shed those self-defeating thoughts and habits, even if you have lived with them a long time. Sometimes just a few sessions will get you through a rough time in life - and lead to growth and healing.

For me, the connection between client and therapist, as well as creating emotionally safety, are two critical ingredients in a successful therapy experience. We will collaborate to identify the specific areas about which you want assistance; such as, relationship challenges, every -day stressors, trauma and grief therapy, and mood regulation skills — to reduce anxiety and depression. Oftentimes we struggle with an inaccurate narrative, filled with shame and self-critical thoughts. Despite feeling stuck in negative patterns, we can rewrite that script and develop greater resilience.

Life can be hard. Especially for teens, parents, and adults feeling overwhelmed & disconnected with the world around them. It’s common to struggle navigating the pressures of school, work, relationships and the endless list of expectations. Understandably, many learn to shut-down, avoid, get angry, or find various unhelpful means to escape. This can lead to intense feelings of regret, poor self-esteem, guilt, or shame. When left untreated, it can create long-term struggles such as depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship stress.

You feel overwhelmed by the pressure to succeed, yet still feel like you're falling behind some invisible measure of "real success." You are over being the giver in your relationships, whether in friendships where you initiate all of the texts or your intimate relationships where you feel more like a manager than a true partner. Your nervous system is spent because you're burned out, but even the thought of downtime gives you guilt. You're ready for something to change on a deeper level so that you can finally understand yourself, accept yourself, and trust yourself, no matter the circumstances.

Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you dissatisfied with or disengaged from your life and relationships? Or do you just feel like something is getting in the way of living the life you really want? Therapy can help you understand why these difficulties arise and help you discover what you can do to cope with these challenges now. I use a collaborative relational approach to engage your curiosity about how early experiences, unconscious motivations, thoughts, or fears may contribute to your life today. Together, we will work to foster compassion for your struggles and motivation to create the life you desire.

I have been in private practice for over twenty five years and am wholly dedicated to providing my clients with the best care possible. In my practice I create a safe place for you to explore past and present issues blocking you from expressing yourself in your relationships and preventing you from accomplishing your goals or even having goals.

Feeling unsatisfied with the intimacy in your relationship? Lacking desire? I've been in practice for 25 years and I've helped thousands of people have a joyful, exciting and satisfying intimate life. I love supporting women, & couples navigating midlife & menopause. Sex is a healthy, human need, and is vital for your relationship. Sex can also be a sensitive topic - so don't worry - I'll put you at ease with a comforting, non-judgmental approach that brings you more pleasure, desire, and emotional connection. I am trained in Psychedelic and Ketamine Psychotherapy, it can be extremely helpful - inquire for details.

I find therapy is most effective when clients come with a sense of curiosity and willingness to make change. I have observed the power of curiosity and willingness be a catalyst in working with clients struggling with unprocessed or history of trauma, family dysfunction, relationship problems, emotional distress, mood disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, or life satisfaction. I am hopeful to assist clients access curiosity and willingness in efforts to create meaningful changes that allow us to live more at ease with ourselves and move through life with a greater understanding.

I lived in 3 different countries throughout my formative years which has inspired in me a love for multiculturalism, open-heartedness, resilience, and a passion for helping people heal. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist. Additionally, I am genuinely respectful and considerate of all different sexual and gender identities, cultures, ethnicities, and faiths. I draw from my interest, knowledge, and experience with somatic experiencing, EMDR, depth psychotherapy, mythology, and eco-therapy to assist my clients.

I am here to help you make better choices. Healing is now! You have probably done your best to pull yourself out of sadness and fear but still feel stuck. Perhaps you find yourself going round and round in hurtful patterns in your relationships and still feel unseen. Maybe your creative path has reached an impasse. I am here to see you and hear you. I am committed to helping you find joy, passion, love and deep respect with your loved ones. The therapy relationship is sacred.

Nurturing, nonjudgmental understanding, respect and honesty are at the heart of the therapeutic relationship I hope to develop with you. I believe that these deepest principles are the root of healing and recovery. The therapeutic relationship is where and how this takes place. When we address it in the here and now, then it most often generalizes to the present and future of your life. The foundation of my private practice lies in fostering this experience.