Couples Counseling Therapists in West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
Benjamin S. Edwards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
I also do family therapy and I work with couples.
Let's go on an exploration that will lead to lasting and tangible positive change. It takes a lot of courage to do this, but it is often in the discomfort that we grow. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy. I will want to know about your goals and what you are hoping for in a therapeutic relationship. My approach is eclectic, highlighted by depth psychology and systems thinking. I believe in a holistic and non-linear view of life that endorses compassion, curiosity, and also getting out of our comfort zones. Once there is trust between us, I will lovingly push you.
I also do family therapy and I work with couples.
Let's go on an exploration that will lead to lasting and tangible positive change. It takes a lot of courage to do this, but it is often in the discomfort that we grow. I encourage you to call me for a free consultation and ask any questions you have about myself or therapy. I will want to know about your goals and what you are hoping for in a therapeutic relationship. My approach is eclectic, highlighted by depth psychology and systems thinking. I believe in a holistic and non-linear view of life that endorses compassion, curiosity, and also getting out of our comfort zones. Once there is trust between us, I will lovingly push you.
Chelsey Reese
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
I believe we all have the power within us to create meaningful life changes. My clients aim to tap into their greatest strengths and potential by taking time to process thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. As a therapist, I work to create and hold a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to be seen, felt, and heard. Together my clients and I engage in somatic body-based experiences, build our perspectives and awareness, and explore ways to achieve greater well-being.
I believe we all have the power within us to create meaningful life changes. My clients aim to tap into their greatest strengths and potential by taking time to process thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences. As a therapist, I work to create and hold a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to be seen, felt, and heard. Together my clients and I engage in somatic body-based experiences, build our perspectives and awareness, and explore ways to achieve greater well-being.
Mia Goldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
I work with adult individuals and couples.
There are many reasons to seek therapy. Some are based on circumstances, others on one's history; maybe a cumulative sense of wanting to change, or family or work issues that are bearing down on one's daily living. The journey of self-knowledge is an investment in caring for oneself and one's future. There are patterns in one's thinking and challenging behaviors that can change through insight, understanding, and awareness. I spent several decades working in the film business before becoming a therapist and bring an understanding to creative people who are struggling with their work or in high- stress work conditions.
I work with adult individuals and couples.
There are many reasons to seek therapy. Some are based on circumstances, others on one's history; maybe a cumulative sense of wanting to change, or family or work issues that are bearing down on one's daily living. The journey of self-knowledge is an investment in caring for oneself and one's future. There are patterns in one's thinking and challenging behaviors that can change through insight, understanding, and awareness. I spent several decades working in the film business before becoming a therapist and bring an understanding to creative people who are struggling with their work or in high- stress work conditions.
Pam Sirota
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.
Having children is the easy part however,raising them to be self-respecting and other respecting, successful individuals is more difficult. Let me be there to assist you on this journey alone, along with your spouse and also children. In addition to parenting and family issues, I work with individuals and couples dealing with early trauma, hostile communication dynamics,healing after infidelity and issues around major life cycle transitions. Children on the spectrum and their sibblings make up a substantial part of my work.
Janet Roshanzamir
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Have you given up on life? Why do you feel that life is too difficult to handle? Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, spouse,parents, siblings, children, friend, boss or co-worker? Have you gone back to your addiction time after time vowing you wouldn't? What triggered you? How do cultural differences cause problems at home, in your relationships or workplace? How often do you find yourself blaming others for the troubles in your life? Let's talk. We can have face to face sessions in four different locations or Skype.
Have you given up on life? Why do you feel that life is too difficult to handle? Are you having trouble communicating with your partner, spouse,parents, siblings, children, friend, boss or co-worker? Have you gone back to your addiction time after time vowing you wouldn't? What triggered you? How do cultural differences cause problems at home, in your relationships or workplace? How often do you find yourself blaming others for the troubles in your life? Let's talk. We can have face to face sessions in four different locations or Skype.
Rachel Boyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My approach includes strategies to expand emotional expression and provide a safe space for processing trauma and relationship difficulties.
As a marriage and family therapist, my primary goal is to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their therapeutic goals. Whether you aim to restore trust and harmony in relationships, overcome addictive cycles, find deeper purpose and satisfaction in life, work through trauma, or recover from depression, there is support and hope for you. I use scientifically grounded methodologies and research-validated techniques. I believe that authentic connections with others are essential for fostering self-awareness and emotional health.
My approach includes strategies to expand emotional expression and provide a safe space for processing trauma and relationship difficulties.
As a marriage and family therapist, my primary goal is to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their therapeutic goals. Whether you aim to restore trust and harmony in relationships, overcome addictive cycles, find deeper purpose and satisfaction in life, work through trauma, or recover from depression, there is support and hope for you. I use scientifically grounded methodologies and research-validated techniques. I believe that authentic connections with others are essential for fostering self-awareness and emotional health.
Clarity Family Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
We specialize in treating adults, couples, families, and individuals struggling with mental health issues, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational issues.
Our group of therapists are ready to help you heal. We offer wide range of therapy to help with many issues including stress, relationship issues, or deep trauma through our EMDR Treatments. Each therapist has a unique specialty including including couples, families, and child therapy. We offer a safe space, both telehealth and in person sessions, to process what you are struggling with and improve your life. Our group specializes in creating healthy relationships, working through anxiety, depression, getting "unstuck," working through addictions, and healing from trauma.
We specialize in treating adults, couples, families, and individuals struggling with mental health issues, stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relational issues.
Our group of therapists are ready to help you heal. We offer wide range of therapy to help with many issues including stress, relationship issues, or deep trauma through our EMDR Treatments. Each therapist has a unique specialty including including couples, families, and child therapy. We offer a safe space, both telehealth and in person sessions, to process what you are struggling with and improve your life. Our group specializes in creating healthy relationships, working through anxiety, depression, getting "unstuck," working through addictions, and healing from trauma.
Hello and welcome. I specialize in working with individuals on their parenting journey. This includes the perinatal stage addressing perinatal mood and anxiety issues (also described as postpartum depression and/or anxiety), infant-parent bonding, role transitions in individuals and families, and parenting support and coaching. I have expertise in infant and early childhood mental health and child psychology. I am passionate about supporting the well-being of new and growing families by providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My approach to therapy emphasizes connection and promotes self-reflection.
Hello and welcome. I specialize in working with individuals on their parenting journey. This includes the perinatal stage addressing perinatal mood and anxiety issues (also described as postpartum depression and/or anxiety), infant-parent bonding, role transitions in individuals and families, and parenting support and coaching. I have expertise in infant and early childhood mental health and child psychology. I am passionate about supporting the well-being of new and growing families by providing individual, couples, and family therapy. My approach to therapy emphasizes connection and promotes self-reflection.
I find it a privilege to be a part of people's lives and assist them with their difficulties, and truly enjoy the relational aspect of therapy. My 20 years as a therapist have allowed me to develop expertise in working with a wide range of people, cultures and clinical issues. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, women's issues (such as postpartum depression or OCD, pregnancy loss and relationship difficulties), and in working with multicultural individuals and couples. I was a psychologist at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services for 8 years and also specialize in working with students and their families.
I find it a privilege to be a part of people's lives and assist them with their difficulties, and truly enjoy the relational aspect of therapy. My 20 years as a therapist have allowed me to develop expertise in working with a wide range of people, cultures and clinical issues. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, women's issues (such as postpartum depression or OCD, pregnancy loss and relationship difficulties), and in working with multicultural individuals and couples. I was a psychologist at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services for 8 years and also specialize in working with students and their families.
Ja'ire Hattley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I specialize in guiding you through anxiety, depression, ADHD complexities, trauma, & relationship challenges.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating ADHD complexities, or stuck in life transitions? Perhaps you're dealing with depression, feeling disconnected in relationships, or questioning your identity. Or maybe you're grappling with betrayal trauma, sex therapy needs, or recovering from sex/porn addiction. My ideal clients seek understanding, clarity, and meaningful connections. If you’re burdened by past trauma, craving growth, or wanting to heal, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated and your unique journey is celebrated.
I specialize in guiding you through anxiety, depression, ADHD complexities, trauma, & relationship challenges.
Are you overwhelmed by anxiety, navigating ADHD complexities, or stuck in life transitions? Perhaps you're dealing with depression, feeling disconnected in relationships, or questioning your identity. Or maybe you're grappling with betrayal trauma, sex therapy needs, or recovering from sex/porn addiction. My ideal clients seek understanding, clarity, and meaningful connections. If you’re burdened by past trauma, craving growth, or wanting to heal, you deserve a space where your experiences are validated and your unique journey is celebrated.
Shani Nisimov Elhiani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples, group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.
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West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
Couples with unresolved pain blocking connection.
Behind each difficult emotion, lies a valuable lesson. To get through life's obstacles, we need connection, compassion and acceptance. I offer a non judgmental look into how you came to be, so that feelings can be felt and not shut out. By inviting these feelings in & processing them together, we challenge our avoidance/fear so you can be seen right where you are at. This compassionate approach rebuilds the relationship with yourself and gets to the root of change. Change does not come from saying "this is where I want to be and I'm not there now." It happens when we start to understand the purpose a behavior/feeling serves for us.
Couples with unresolved pain blocking connection.
Behind each difficult emotion, lies a valuable lesson. To get through life's obstacles, we need connection, compassion and acceptance. I offer a non judgmental look into how you came to be, so that feelings can be felt and not shut out. By inviting these feelings in & processing them together, we challenge our avoidance/fear so you can be seen right where you are at. This compassionate approach rebuilds the relationship with yourself and gets to the root of change. Change does not come from saying "this is where I want to be and I'm not there now." It happens when we start to understand the purpose a behavior/feeling serves for us.
Arielle Hanien
Pre-Licensed Professional, Rabbi, PsyD, SEP
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
You deserve the support you need. When we are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, personal or relationship transitions, life can feel especially difficult. Experiences of trauma, changes in our identity and relationships, legal or learning challenges can sometimes be overwhelming--even long after they happen. Often, beliefs that once provided guidance or comfort change, leaving us feel even more lost at sea. Yet deep within, we all have access to a feeling of our aliveness that can help us navigate these rough spots. Our work offers you safety and caring to bolster your strengths, recover your joy, and find your inner knowing once again.
You deserve the support you need. When we are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, personal or relationship transitions, life can feel especially difficult. Experiences of trauma, changes in our identity and relationships, legal or learning challenges can sometimes be overwhelming--even long after they happen. Often, beliefs that once provided guidance or comfort change, leaving us feel even more lost at sea. Yet deep within, we all have access to a feeling of our aliveness that can help us navigate these rough spots. Our work offers you safety and caring to bolster your strengths, recover your joy, and find your inner knowing once again.
Yossi Benperlas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035 (Online Only)
When working with couples, I use an active approach and I encourage both partners to talk directly to one another in a way that is respectful and compassionate by using the Imago Dialogue.
As a therapist who has worked with individuals and families within the community for the last 20 years, it is my goal to provide you with an opportunity to create change in areas of your life where you feel stuck. Whether your struggle is in a relationship or stress related to some other circumstance, we will discuss the issues so that you can feel empowered to take action that will lead to positive changes.
When working with couples, I use an active approach and I encourage both partners to talk directly to one another in a way that is respectful and compassionate by using the Imago Dialogue.
As a therapist who has worked with individuals and families within the community for the last 20 years, it is my goal to provide you with an opportunity to create change in areas of your life where you feel stuck. Whether your struggle is in a relationship or stress related to some other circumstance, we will discuss the issues so that you can feel empowered to take action that will lead to positive changes.
Arlene Green Alvarez
Psychologist, PhD, NCPsyA
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Psychotherapy is a partnership, shaped by the creative, dynamic working alliance that develops between patient and therapist. I am a clinical psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst in practice for 40 years, employing both psychoanalytic-oriented therapy and cognitive- behavioral solution-based therapy. In addition, I have developed ARMM, the Applied Reframed Mindset Method. ARMM is a focused technique using tools designed to create a helpful mindset for improving physical health, emotional states, the relationship with self and others, and to achieve goals.
Psychotherapy is a partnership, shaped by the creative, dynamic working alliance that develops between patient and therapist. I am a clinical psychologist and board-certified psychoanalyst in practice for 40 years, employing both psychoanalytic-oriented therapy and cognitive- behavioral solution-based therapy. In addition, I have developed ARMM, the Applied Reframed Mindset Method. ARMM is a focused technique using tools designed to create a helpful mindset for improving physical health, emotional states, the relationship with self and others, and to achieve goals.
Larissa House
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I use techniques in couples therapy, CBT, and EMDR that have been proven by research to help you heal from trauma, repair emotional wounds, develop inner-strength, activate healthy behaviors, and give you hope because you're creating something better for yourself.
Serving couples and individuals (including moms navigating prenatal, postpartum, parenting, career and personal growth). In your relationship, do you and your partner seem to be stuck in the same exhausting patterns? Maybe you're feeling stuck individually, too, caught in patterns of anxiety, trauma, and feeling like you're just not good enough. Do the painful memories of your past keep creeping up even though you’re desperately trying to move forward? I offer online individual and couples/marriage therapy for clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco and anywhere you are in CA, PA, and FL to help you heal, strengthen and grow.
I use techniques in couples therapy, CBT, and EMDR that have been proven by research to help you heal from trauma, repair emotional wounds, develop inner-strength, activate healthy behaviors, and give you hope because you're creating something better for yourself.
Serving couples and individuals (including moms navigating prenatal, postpartum, parenting, career and personal growth). In your relationship, do you and your partner seem to be stuck in the same exhausting patterns? Maybe you're feeling stuck individually, too, caught in patterns of anxiety, trauma, and feeling like you're just not good enough. Do the painful memories of your past keep creeping up even though you’re desperately trying to move forward? I offer online individual and couples/marriage therapy for clients in Los Angeles, San Francisco and anywhere you are in CA, PA, and FL to help you heal, strengthen and grow.
The dynamic relationship between me and my clients encourages expansiveness offers a sense of support during the process of personal transition.
Being in the world can often feel like a challenge. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships by gaining a greater sense understanding. I work with clients to develop their self knowledge and self worth so they can embrace their hopes and accept feelings of disappointment. The ability to self-reflect helps in moving toward a more satisfying future with a greater sense of compassion and tolerance for yourself and a greater openness toward others. The goal of the work is the creation of an emotionally safe home where acceptance and recognition can foster personal emotional growth and healing.
The dynamic relationship between me and my clients encourages expansiveness offers a sense of support during the process of personal transition.
Being in the world can often feel like a challenge. I work with individuals and couples who want to improve their relationships by gaining a greater sense understanding. I work with clients to develop their self knowledge and self worth so they can embrace their hopes and accept feelings of disappointment. The ability to self-reflect helps in moving toward a more satisfying future with a greater sense of compassion and tolerance for yourself and a greater openness toward others. The goal of the work is the creation of an emotionally safe home where acceptance and recognition can foster personal emotional growth and healing.
Dovid Meshchaninov
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90035
As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood traumas and relationship challenges. I help individuals using a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality and relationships. Each session is a focused time to help clients feel supported and unpack their struggles and traumas and navigate towards clarity and healing. Childhood traumas can be challenging to navigate and overcome, but with a compassionate and informed approach, healing and breakthrough are truly possible.
As an integrative mind-body psychotherapist, I help my client’s overcome a range of issues including childhood traumas and relationship challenges. I help individuals using a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcome issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sexuality and relationships. Each session is a focused time to help clients feel supported and unpack their struggles and traumas and navigate towards clarity and healing. Childhood traumas can be challenging to navigate and overcome, but with a compassionate and informed approach, healing and breakthrough are truly possible.
Marcia Margolis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064
Are you dealing with life threatening illness? Would you like to recapture sexual intimacy in your relationship? Are you having relationship, grief or divorce struggles? Having experienced the grief and loss brought forward by my spouse's terminal illness, I have developed strong insights to help my clients:
* Live with illness
* Recapture sexual intimacy
* Live a full life after divorce or widowhood
* Sustain deeper intimate relationships, and
* Gain autonomy
Are you dealing with life threatening illness? Would you like to recapture sexual intimacy in your relationship? Are you having relationship, grief or divorce struggles? Having experienced the grief and loss brought forward by my spouse's terminal illness, I have developed strong insights to help my clients:
* Live with illness
* Recapture sexual intimacy
* Live a full life after divorce or widowhood
* Sustain deeper intimate relationships, and
* Gain autonomy
Sandra Sarnoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
I also work with people with communication issues, difficulty with decisions, relationship conflict, and stress and with those who have had a traumatic childhood or difficult adult experiences.
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
I also work with people with communication issues, difficulty with decisions, relationship conflict, and stress and with those who have had a traumatic childhood or difficult adult experiences.
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions.
I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.