Marriage Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Martha Allen-Miles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90001
I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life via positive lifestyle choices based on your individual needs and strengths. I generally see adults struggling with life challenges, whether general relationship issues, marital/couples, familial, mid-life, aging, work-related stress, career changes, and overall wellness. My therapeutic perspective is holistic, client-centered, and strength-based, with a systemic and post-modern background. My communication style is an empathic, warm, and relaxed environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings safely.
I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life via positive lifestyle choices based on your individual needs and strengths. I generally see adults struggling with life challenges, whether general relationship issues, marital/couples, familial, mid-life, aging, work-related stress, career changes, and overall wellness. My therapeutic perspective is holistic, client-centered, and strength-based, with a systemic and post-modern background. My communication style is an empathic, warm, and relaxed environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings safely.
(213) 810-5622 View (213) 810-5622
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Dr. Mimi Hoang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
I'm a highly experienced psychologist who specializes in women's issues, LGBTQ+ community, especially bisexual and pansexual individuals, BIPOC folks, Asian Americans, concerns with sex, dating, and marriage, anxiety, social anxiety, family conflicts, body image, and eating disorders.
I believe that it takes great courage to take that first step in reaching out for help, whether you are coming from a place of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, grief, or confusion. It can also feel scary to look inward and honor your truth and to let your "true colors" shine. Together, we can process and sort through the pain and help you find meaning, clarity, healing, joy, and connection.
I'm a highly experienced psychologist who specializes in women's issues, LGBTQ+ community, especially bisexual and pansexual individuals, BIPOC folks, Asian Americans, concerns with sex, dating, and marriage, anxiety, social anxiety, family conflicts, body image, and eating disorders.
I believe that it takes great courage to take that first step in reaching out for help, whether you are coming from a place of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, grief, or confusion. It can also feel scary to look inward and honor your truth and to let your "true colors" shine. Together, we can process and sort through the pain and help you find meaning, clarity, healing, joy, and connection.
(424) 484-5273 View (424) 484-5273
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Michelle Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
My name is Michelle Lee and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (145797). I have been working with children, teens, adults, and families since 2015 and I am passionate about mental health. I support individuals to understand that they are not their symptoms and focus on empowering them to meet the unmet needs behind these symptoms and realize strengths, on their journey to creating more life satisfaction. My therapeutic approach is centered around the belief that each individual is unique and therefore has a unique set of underlying needs and values that deserve to be nurtured.
(323) 310-9710 View (323) 310-9710
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Esther Kang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90028
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Esther Kang is not currently accepting new clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Esther Kang is not currently accepting new clients.
(323) 214-3313 View (323) 214-3313
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Ying Zheng
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Hello, I am Ying Zheng, a California state-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in this field for a decade, worked in multiple sites such as high school, cross-cultural community center, hospital and church. I would like to see counseling as my passion and life pursuit. I respect everyone’s right to make a decision about faith, but I do approach therapy using Christian perspective and values. In addition, I would borrow techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, client-centered, and psychodynamic.
Hello, I am Ying Zheng, a California state-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been in this field for a decade, worked in multiple sites such as high school, cross-cultural community center, hospital and church. I would like to see counseling as my passion and life pursuit. I respect everyone’s right to make a decision about faith, but I do approach therapy using Christian perspective and values. In addition, I would borrow techniques from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, client-centered, and psychodynamic.
(323) 709-7851 View (323) 709-7851
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Susan Moscov
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
, and couple/marital therapy.
Welcome to my virtual office. You've come because of problems at home or work, conflicts with spouse, partner or child, or life changes that seem overwhelming. Or you may have coped for years with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or addictions. You want relief from feelings and behaviors that limit your potential. I offer you my extensive training, listening skills, fresh perspective and new strategies for your specific issues. Sharing your concerns with an experienced and caring therapist can lead to the positive changes you seek: Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
, and couple/marital therapy.
Welcome to my virtual office. You've come because of problems at home or work, conflicts with spouse, partner or child, or life changes that seem overwhelming. Or you may have coped for years with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or addictions. You want relief from feelings and behaviors that limit your potential. I offer you my extensive training, listening skills, fresh perspective and new strategies for your specific issues. Sharing your concerns with an experienced and caring therapist can lead to the positive changes you seek: Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
(310) 773-4693 View (310) 773-4693
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Francine Lederer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I work with Expectant Moms, New Parents, Family Planning, Fertility Issues, Pre-Marital Couples, Career Conflict, Illness & Loss, and the Sandwich Generation.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
I work with Expectant Moms, New Parents, Family Planning, Fertility Issues, Pre-Marital Couples, Career Conflict, Illness & Loss, and the Sandwich Generation.
Do you sometimes feel out of balance? Do you struggle to lead a happier and more fulfilling life? Are you stressed and anxious? Therapy is a place to explore internal processes, relationships and connections with oneself and others. It also helps to stimulate a heightened self-awareness. Finding the right thearpist with whom one can trust is vital. I can help you work through painful emotions. My goal is to help others better understand their needs and how the patterns of their own dance, affect their lives.
(424) 294-8912 View (424) 294-8912
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Tom Szabadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy issues, infidelity/betrayal, addiction, and alcohol/substance abuse disorders. I am a sex-positive therapist who works with clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which can assist with resolving lingering effects of past traumatic memories. It can also lesson the hold of negativity and limiting beliefs and move you to a much healthier self-concept and higher self-esteem.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship/intimacy issues, infidelity/betrayal, addiction, and alcohol/substance abuse disorders. I am a sex-positive therapist who works with clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which can assist with resolving lingering effects of past traumatic memories. It can also lesson the hold of negativity and limiting beliefs and move you to a much healthier self-concept and higher self-esteem.
(213) 513-7301 View (213) 513-7301
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Anna Raileanu Pincin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Hi and welcome! My name is Iris Raileanu Pincin and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I work with individuals on a variety of topics such as depression, anxiety, trauma etc. utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused- CBT, Psychodynamic etc. In addition, I work with couples on communication, healthy fighting, discovering unmet needs and so much more by utilizing Gottman, Prepare & Enrich etc.
Hi and welcome! My name is Iris Raileanu Pincin and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California. I work with individuals on a variety of topics such as depression, anxiety, trauma etc. utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused- CBT, Psychodynamic etc. In addition, I work with couples on communication, healthy fighting, discovering unmet needs and so much more by utilizing Gottman, Prepare & Enrich etc.
(323) 924-3079 View (323) 924-3079
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Azadeh Ebrahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90003
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I believe anyone wanting to overcome a matter holding them back in life can benefit from therapy.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I believe anyone wanting to overcome a matter holding them back in life can benefit from therapy.
(323) 772-5659 View (323) 772-5659
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Caryn Shein Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Accepting new clients! It is not always easy separating our personal lives from our professional lives when the boundaries we try to maintain in order to excel in both spheres often bleed into each other. You want to bring the best of yourself to all facets of your life, but when issues such as substance abuse, depression, marital strife, family problems, & conflicts with co-workers are so prevalent, how do we cope? What do we do with our mental and emotional baggage? How do we remain balanced and calm when the world we live in demands so much of us?
Accepting new clients! It is not always easy separating our personal lives from our professional lives when the boundaries we try to maintain in order to excel in both spheres often bleed into each other. You want to bring the best of yourself to all facets of your life, but when issues such as substance abuse, depression, marital strife, family problems, & conflicts with co-workers are so prevalent, how do we cope? What do we do with our mental and emotional baggage? How do we remain balanced and calm when the world we live in demands so much of us?
(323) 489-6319 View (323) 489-6319
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Guzel Safina - Individual And Couples Therapy Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, MA, APCC, ANCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90028
I am a Professional Clinical Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with focus on individual and couples counseling. I specialize in such issues as life transitions, personal development, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, loss, guilt, trauma and narcissistic abuse. I'm interactive, warm, genuine, realistic and focused on finding answers. I offer support and practical feedback to help my clients address current problems, as well as long-standing patterns that do not serve them well.
I am a Professional Clinical Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist with focus on individual and couples counseling. I specialize in such issues as life transitions, personal development, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression and stress reduction, loss, guilt, trauma and narcissistic abuse. I'm interactive, warm, genuine, realistic and focused on finding answers. I offer support and practical feedback to help my clients address current problems, as well as long-standing patterns that do not serve them well.
(747) 307-5807 View (747) 307-5807
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Alex Moritz Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90024
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am invested in providing a space that offers empathy, honesty, and insight. We will work together to expand your awareness, and self-knowledge as we work through life's difficult moments and transitions. Through this self-discovery, I aim to support you in reaching your goals and a sense of personal fulfillment.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I am invested in providing a space that offers empathy, honesty, and insight. We will work together to expand your awareness, and self-knowledge as we work through life's difficult moments and transitions. Through this self-discovery, I aim to support you in reaching your goals and a sense of personal fulfillment.
(310) 882-7856 View (310) 882-7856
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Christine Brown I Integrative Women And Couples Specialist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
As a relational expert, our work together will focus on the dynamic connections in your life – the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful; whether it be something going on in your marriage, with the kids, at work or just within yourself – we will take a deep dive together to unearth what it is that’s holding you back.
This is for all the women out there - the moms, the single ladies, the entrepreneurs, high school girls who are struggling and those of us just trying to get through. I get you…because I AM you! If the recent Barbie movie taught us anything, it's that we are living in a world that wants us to conquer everything, yet drains our energy at every turn. If you are reading this, that is probably because you need to do a 180 – and that is where I come in. We will work together to incorporate your goals with intention to help create healthy boundaries to foster your personal growth and within your relationships.
As a relational expert, our work together will focus on the dynamic connections in your life – the good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful; whether it be something going on in your marriage, with the kids, at work or just within yourself – we will take a deep dive together to unearth what it is that’s holding you back.
This is for all the women out there - the moms, the single ladies, the entrepreneurs, high school girls who are struggling and those of us just trying to get through. I get you…because I AM you! If the recent Barbie movie taught us anything, it's that we are living in a world that wants us to conquer everything, yet drains our energy at every turn. If you are reading this, that is probably because you need to do a 180 – and that is where I come in. We will work together to incorporate your goals with intention to help create healthy boundaries to foster your personal growth and within your relationships.
(424) 234-6828 View (424) 234-6828
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Patricia Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Hello! My name is Patricia Soto and I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to mental well-being. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from depression, anxiety, life adjustments, grief, and work stress, to family or relationship stress. Let's work collaboratively to get you on the path of healing & happiness. My approach to therapy is being a Client-Centered therapist who also utilizes Solution-Focus.
Hello! My name is Patricia Soto and I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I am dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey to mental well-being. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from depression, anxiety, life adjustments, grief, and work stress, to family or relationship stress. Let's work collaboratively to get you on the path of healing & happiness. My approach to therapy is being a Client-Centered therapist who also utilizes Solution-Focus.
(310) 929-6148 View (310) 929-6148
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Bo Gabriel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027
The therapeutic relationship allows for awareness, healing, and growth. Utilizing empathy, humor, and gentle confrontation, I offer a safe space for clients to cope with painful times, challenging relationships, and issues with self. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship, identity, artistic, and grief/loss issues.
The therapeutic relationship allows for awareness, healing, and growth. Utilizing empathy, humor, and gentle confrontation, I offer a safe space for clients to cope with painful times, challenging relationships, and issues with self. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in anxiety, relationship, identity, artistic, and grief/loss issues.
(323) 458-5074 View (323) 458-5074
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Kongit Farrell - Premarital Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046  (Online Only)
Next, we’ll create a customized plan to strengthen any areas of concern and get you aligned on how to bring your marriage vision to life! Lastly, we’ll work on your plan together with expert insights & analysis, and evidence-based treatments tailored to help you meet your unique goals.
The person you commit to has the power to make your life better or, in some unfortunate cases, worse. That’s why Premarital counseling is so important: This isn’t meant to scare you, but it also isn’t hyperbole. Getting serious with someone is fun and it’s also a meaningful process that you want to go well because the stakes (your futures) are so high. I can help you and your partner sort through what you need to make sure you’re the right fit for lasting love. During our initial meeting we’ll review your marriage goals and discuss the results of 3 industry-leading assessments designed to determine your compatibility.
Next, we’ll create a customized plan to strengthen any areas of concern and get you aligned on how to bring your marriage vision to life! Lastly, we’ll work on your plan together with expert insights & analysis, and evidence-based treatments tailored to help you meet your unique goals.
The person you commit to has the power to make your life better or, in some unfortunate cases, worse. That’s why Premarital counseling is so important: This isn’t meant to scare you, but it also isn’t hyperbole. Getting serious with someone is fun and it’s also a meaningful process that you want to go well because the stakes (your futures) are so high. I can help you and your partner sort through what you need to make sure you’re the right fit for lasting love. During our initial meeting we’ll review your marriage goals and discuss the results of 3 industry-leading assessments designed to determine your compatibility.
(855) 997-4591 View (855) 997-4591
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Ashley Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
Hi, I'm Ashley, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 13 years of experience working with adults, couples and families affected by substance use disorders, trauma and acute mental health disorders. I have worked in a variety of clinical settings which include residential, outpatient, community mental health, private practice and teaching graduate students in an adjunct role.
(213) 568-6048 View (213) 568-6048
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Negar Sarshar Toobi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I work with young adults experiencing anxiety & self-doubt as they navigate dating, marriage, and career in their modern-day lives. If you feel overwhelmed juggling the various demands & expectations that both you, yourself & society have placed on you, therapy may help guide you on a path towards authenticity, self-actualization, & inner peace. Through direct feedback & radical acceptance towards all parts of you, I help you free yourself from the exhausting anxiety cycle & uncover the answers I believe lie within you.
I work with young adults experiencing anxiety & self-doubt as they navigate dating, marriage, and career in their modern-day lives. If you feel overwhelmed juggling the various demands & expectations that both you, yourself & society have placed on you, therapy may help guide you on a path towards authenticity, self-actualization, & inner peace. Through direct feedback & radical acceptance towards all parts of you, I help you free yourself from the exhausting anxiety cycle & uncover the answers I believe lie within you.
(310) 933-4761 View (310) 933-4761
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Gayle K Dargel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035  (Online Only)
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (Lic. 123395) it is my job to be a collaborative partner in exploring your past while inviting you to step into your future with a new set of eyes. Depending on what you are looking for we will explore the footsteps that were laid before you in order to set the foundation for what is next. I predominately work with couples and individuals. I am a tele-health provider and have worked at various therapy groups, practices, hospitals and treatment centers. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University Masters Clinical Psychology Program.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (Lic. 123395) it is my job to be a collaborative partner in exploring your past while inviting you to step into your future with a new set of eyes. Depending on what you are looking for we will explore the footsteps that were laid before you in order to set the foundation for what is next. I predominately work with couples and individuals. I am a tele-health provider and have worked at various therapy groups, practices, hospitals and treatment centers. I am also an Adjunct Professor at Antioch University Masters Clinical Psychology Program.
(424) 381-0739 View (424) 381-0739

Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.