Couples Counseling Therapists in Pasadena, CA
Rebecca Doppelt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91103
Do you get caught in unhealthy repetitive cycles? Anxiety loops or the same relationship mistakes over and over? Our fast-paced culture can be challenging for personal growth, but together we can collaborate to find tools that work for you.
Trauma. Betrayal. Anxiety. Relationships. Discernment. These are my areas of focus. Whether you are seeking to heal childhood wounds or are facing an overwhelming challenge in present day, we can collaborate on a path forward. Change is possible and I will be in your corner every step of the way.
Do you get caught in unhealthy repetitive cycles? Anxiety loops or the same relationship mistakes over and over? Our fast-paced culture can be challenging for personal growth, but together we can collaborate to find tools that work for you.
Trauma. Betrayal. Anxiety. Relationships. Discernment. These are my areas of focus. Whether you are seeking to heal childhood wounds or are facing an overwhelming challenge in present day, we can collaborate on a path forward. Change is possible and I will be in your corner every step of the way.
Exploring relationship patterns towards the goal of maintaining successful and loving connections.
I specialize in working with people who want more love and peacefulness in their lives. I have had post masters level training doing depth work in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for over 20 years. We will work together for a better understanding of your unconscious inner world and how it affects your life. Close and intimate relationships with others are possible and a basic human need that are yearned for and people deserve. I can help with opening your heart and opening your mind in many new and powerful ways.
Exploring relationship patterns towards the goal of maintaining successful and loving connections.
I specialize in working with people who want more love and peacefulness in their lives. I have had post masters level training doing depth work in psychoanalysis. I have been in practice for over 20 years. We will work together for a better understanding of your unconscious inner world and how it affects your life. Close and intimate relationships with others are possible and a basic human need that are yearned for and people deserve. I can help with opening your heart and opening your mind in many new and powerful ways.
Alyssa Bray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression/anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use disorders, co-dependency and other ACA-related issues, spirituality issues, and issues in adolescents.
Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. Talking to a therapist can also help us push ourselves to reach even greater personal goals.
I specialize in depression/anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, substance use disorders, co-dependency and other ACA-related issues, spirituality issues, and issues in adolescents.
Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. Talking to a therapist can also help us push ourselves to reach even greater personal goals.
Luanne Sylvia Hernandez-Storr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91105 (Online Only)
I also provide couples counseling that utilizes the Gottman Method.
Welcome. I work primarily with couples and couples who are parents. Parenting and marriage play significant roles in our lives and they got harder during Covid. New parents especially are coping with topics that their relatives and friends with older children may have a hard time relating to. I am here to help new parents and couples navigate this transition time as individuals, partners, and parents. I rely heavily on attachment theory, Gottman method techniques for couples and raising emotionally intelligent children, and mindfulness.
I also provide couples counseling that utilizes the Gottman Method.
Welcome. I work primarily with couples and couples who are parents. Parenting and marriage play significant roles in our lives and they got harder during Covid. New parents especially are coping with topics that their relatives and friends with older children may have a hard time relating to. I am here to help new parents and couples navigate this transition time as individuals, partners, and parents. I rely heavily on attachment theory, Gottman method techniques for couples and raising emotionally intelligent children, and mindfulness.
Andrea Price
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91104
I believe that therapy should be a truly collaborative and evidence based approach. My approach is genuine and warm. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship especially in working with kids, teens, parents and families. I have many years of experience working as a school based therapist and in inpatient adolescent treatment centers. I love providing support to parents and families when working with kids individually or in the context of family based treatment. My approach with kids emphasizes a neurorelational framework.
I believe that therapy should be a truly collaborative and evidence based approach. My approach is genuine and warm. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship especially in working with kids, teens, parents and families. I have many years of experience working as a school based therapist and in inpatient adolescent treatment centers. I love providing support to parents and families when working with kids individually or in the context of family based treatment. My approach with kids emphasizes a neurorelational framework.
I employ somatic techniques including mindfulness/yoga, am trained in EMDR, and offer Jungian and Buddhist psychological approaches to develop a secure therapeutic relationship.
You want to get unstuck, have clarity and purpose, be at ease in the world. You're tired of frustrating dead end behaviors, and want the confidence to handle whatever life flings your way. Perhaps the grip of anxiety, the burden of depression, a major life transition or deep grief and loss draw you here today. We will collaboratively build skillful ways/healthy coping mechanisms to navigate overwhelm, stress and burnout. Enhancing psychological flexibility and identifying goals that are uniquely yours lay the groundwork for satisfying relationships and support a life lived on your own terms.
I employ somatic techniques including mindfulness/yoga, am trained in EMDR, and offer Jungian and Buddhist psychological approaches to develop a secure therapeutic relationship.
You want to get unstuck, have clarity and purpose, be at ease in the world. You're tired of frustrating dead end behaviors, and want the confidence to handle whatever life flings your way. Perhaps the grip of anxiety, the burden of depression, a major life transition or deep grief and loss draw you here today. We will collaboratively build skillful ways/healthy coping mechanisms to navigate overwhelm, stress and burnout. Enhancing psychological flexibility and identifying goals that are uniquely yours lay the groundwork for satisfying relationships and support a life lived on your own terms.
There is no place that you cannot come back from to the love that was there in the initial relationship.
Feeling stuck in your relationship because it keeps cycling over and over the same way? Does it leaves you with a sense of frustration and helplessness that everything you have tried to fix it has not worked? What was once wonderful has turned into either constant fighting or the cold distance of loneliness. And it feels like it will never change. This is where most couples find themselves when they reach out to me. There is a difference between pain and suffering. Life has painful events but suffering results from suppressed love with the sense that it will never change.
There is no place that you cannot come back from to the love that was there in the initial relationship.
Feeling stuck in your relationship because it keeps cycling over and over the same way? Does it leaves you with a sense of frustration and helplessness that everything you have tried to fix it has not worked? What was once wonderful has turned into either constant fighting or the cold distance of loneliness. And it feels like it will never change. This is where most couples find themselves when they reach out to me. There is a difference between pain and suffering. Life has painful events but suffering results from suppressed love with the sense that it will never change.
Navigating through life’s ups, downs, and curveballs can be stressful and confusing. It’s easy to feel even more discouraged and alone when trying to change these situations. I am here to support you through a collaborative process to find hope and direction in the midst of your emotional struggles. I was born in Taiwan, and have lived in the U.S., Hong Kong, and China for extensive periods of time so am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I especially enjoy working with couples, and individuals on communication improvement, acculturation, interracial marriage issues, and parent-child relationship improvement.
Navigating through life’s ups, downs, and curveballs can be stressful and confusing. It’s easy to feel even more discouraged and alone when trying to change these situations. I am here to support you through a collaborative process to find hope and direction in the midst of your emotional struggles. I was born in Taiwan, and have lived in the U.S., Hong Kong, and China for extensive periods of time so am fluent in both English and Mandarin. I especially enjoy working with couples, and individuals on communication improvement, acculturation, interracial marriage issues, and parent-child relationship improvement.
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
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.
I specialize in anxiety and depression due to challenges related to relationship difficulties, life transition, existential crises, and/or identity issues.
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.
As a Black Man who is Queer, I became a therapist because I understand that all behavior serves a purpose– conscious & unconscious. I aspire to help folx understand their behavior and establish coping skills needed to live the lives they've always wanted. I believe that mental/emotional suffering is unnecessary and, when possible, should be avoided using healthy coping skills. I typically work with individuals and couples who span ethnic and cultural backgrounds, are new to therapy, have encountered past turbulent therapy experiences, and whose intersections of identities are not often represented in therapeutic settings.
As a Black Man who is Queer, I became a therapist because I understand that all behavior serves a purpose– conscious & unconscious. I aspire to help folx understand their behavior and establish coping skills needed to live the lives they've always wanted. I believe that mental/emotional suffering is unnecessary and, when possible, should be avoided using healthy coping skills. I typically work with individuals and couples who span ethnic and cultural backgrounds, are new to therapy, have encountered past turbulent therapy experiences, and whose intersections of identities are not often represented in therapeutic settings.
Dr. Anna Yu Lee is the founder of Concierge Mental Health & Associates (CMHA), a collaborative consultation practice, not a psychotherapy service. CMHA specializes in supporting clinicians, researchers, and educators, primarily high-achieving Asian women aged 18-40 through customized evaluations and feedback measures, individualized support plans, and curated referrals to a network of highly skilled mental health providers and evidence-based services including individual and couples therapy, neuropsychological assessments, and creative/educational workshops.
Dr. Anna Yu Lee is the founder of Concierge Mental Health & Associates (CMHA), a collaborative consultation practice, not a psychotherapy service. CMHA specializes in supporting clinicians, researchers, and educators, primarily high-achieving Asian women aged 18-40 through customized evaluations and feedback measures, individualized support plans, and curated referrals to a network of highly skilled mental health providers and evidence-based services including individual and couples therapy, neuropsychological assessments, and creative/educational workshops.
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I also specialize in multicultural issues and relationship/family dynamics.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
I also specialize in multicultural issues and relationship/family dynamics.
Are you experiencing challenges in dealing with anxiety, depression, and traumatic experiences? Do you struggle with effective communication and setting boundaries in your relationships with others? Life often presents obstacles and difficulties that might lead to these difficulties without proper tools, resources, and guidance. I utilize CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to help you manage symptoms and promote healing and growth. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each client and their lived experiences, I foster a collaborative and inclusive therapeutic environment.
My life is spinning out of control. I don’t know what to do with myself. How will I ever cope? Will this ever end? If you have ever experienced these thoughts or something similar, you are not alone. Whether finding a new job or settling down with a partner, sometimes life feels like a never-ending struggle. How you maneuver through life’s difficult circumstances can be emotionally and physically challenging. For example, moving to another country, city, or town (as I did when I migrated from London England to California) or the dramatic changes one experiences at the loss of a loved one.
My life is spinning out of control. I don’t know what to do with myself. How will I ever cope? Will this ever end? If you have ever experienced these thoughts or something similar, you are not alone. Whether finding a new job or settling down with a partner, sometimes life feels like a never-ending struggle. How you maneuver through life’s difficult circumstances can be emotionally and physically challenging. For example, moving to another country, city, or town (as I did when I migrated from London England to California) or the dramatic changes one experiences at the loss of a loved one.
Dr. George Viney
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
Synchronicity: what C.G. Jung understood as meaningful chance. Finding a therapist involves courage, commitment, and intention...and then synchronicity brings you to just the right therapist who can soulfully, heartfully accompany you as you find your way and discover purpose, joy, and meaning! I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years working with individuals, couples, and families from a range of cultural backgrounds, as well as with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and work/life challenges/transitions. I am a seasoned therapist serving individuals' inner process, creative talents, and higher calling.
Synchronicity: what C.G. Jung understood as meaningful chance. Finding a therapist involves courage, commitment, and intention...and then synchronicity brings you to just the right therapist who can soulfully, heartfully accompany you as you find your way and discover purpose, joy, and meaning! I have been a psychotherapist for over 20 years working with individuals, couples, and families from a range of cultural backgrounds, as well as with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, and work/life challenges/transitions. I am a seasoned therapist serving individuals' inner process, creative talents, and higher calling.
Anxiety, depression, relational issues, challenging adolescents and couples/family treatment are specialties of mine.
I've been in private practice for several years and in the field for over 20 years, working with adults, adolescents and children who have had relational issues, depression, anxiety and a number of other mental health issues. I believe most of us go through periods in our lives when things get to be too much and our functioning is affected. I help my clients to determine what the root issues are and to address them as effectively as possible by working with their strengths in order to increase insight and make behavioral changes that will alleviate the problems.
Anxiety, depression, relational issues, challenging adolescents and couples/family treatment are specialties of mine.
I've been in private practice for several years and in the field for over 20 years, working with adults, adolescents and children who have had relational issues, depression, anxiety and a number of other mental health issues. I believe most of us go through periods in our lives when things get to be too much and our functioning is affected. I help my clients to determine what the root issues are and to address them as effectively as possible by working with their strengths in order to increase insight and make behavioral changes that will alleviate the problems.
I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I also help my couples and families to discover their internal parts and help conflicting parts to de-escalate, and utilize new skills to meet one another where they are.
Life can feel impossible to avoid struggling and we often don't feel we have the skills to cope successfully through. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't have all the resources we need for a given situation. Parts of us take on desperate roles trying to help us to survive. This might look like anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and relationship/family issues. I aim to help you process unresolved issues and feelings and find solutions.
I also specialize in couples therapy.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself avoiding social engagements or so preoccupied with excessive worrying? Finding ways to navigate these difficult feelings can help you get back on track. I use a psychodynamic approach and CBT that focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and ways of relating to ourselves and others that are often outside of our awareness. I also consider how our past impacts who we are today. Through acceptance and empathy, we will establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and work together toward your personal growth and self-discovery.
I also specialize in couples therapy.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself avoiding social engagements or so preoccupied with excessive worrying? Finding ways to navigate these difficult feelings can help you get back on track. I use a psychodynamic approach and CBT that focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and ways of relating to ourselves and others that are often outside of our awareness. I also consider how our past impacts who we are today. Through acceptance and empathy, we will establish a trusting therapeutic relationship and work together toward your personal growth and self-discovery.
Marilu Cabral Romero
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91108 (Online Only)
Counseling is more than my profession, it is my life's calling. My greatest passion lies in working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to build towards new awareness, skills and habits for themselves and the quality of their relationships. Learning how to communicate in such a way that will leave you feeling heard, understood and that will lead to lasting change is often the focus of our work together. The first step we will take is defining a clear and rich picture of the life you've always dreamed of - the life that is just on the other side of your current problem.
Counseling is more than my profession, it is my life's calling. My greatest passion lies in working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready to build towards new awareness, skills and habits for themselves and the quality of their relationships. Learning how to communicate in such a way that will leave you feeling heard, understood and that will lead to lasting change is often the focus of our work together. The first step we will take is defining a clear and rich picture of the life you've always dreamed of - the life that is just on the other side of your current problem.
Sarah H Eggers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR, MFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Pasadena, CA 91101
I work with individuals, couples and families.
You are not the problems you are dealing with. The fundamental belief that guides my practice as a psychotherapist is that all of us are worthy, lovable and creative beings capable of thriving and sustaining meaningful relationships. But there are times when we may lose sight of that. Perhaps you have been functioning well for years, but something has happened to upset your equilibrium or temporarily overwhelm your ability to cope. Perhaps you have been harboring feelings of inadequacy your whole life. In either instance, I can help reacquaint you with your strength and purpose, and innate worthiness.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
You are not the problems you are dealing with. The fundamental belief that guides my practice as a psychotherapist is that all of us are worthy, lovable and creative beings capable of thriving and sustaining meaningful relationships. But there are times when we may lose sight of that. Perhaps you have been functioning well for years, but something has happened to upset your equilibrium or temporarily overwhelm your ability to cope. Perhaps you have been harboring feelings of inadequacy your whole life. In either instance, I can help reacquaint you with your strength and purpose, and innate worthiness.
I work primarily with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Life is complicated. Messy. Painful. And it’s easy to lose sight of life’s beauty and joy when we’re hurting. I believe the human connection we form through therapy is key to healing and growth, as confronting pain and suffering together allows life’s beauty and joy to re-emerge. If you choose to work with me, I will use our connection to determine when and how to shift in and out of various roles, so you might experience me as many things: investigator, mentor, observer, coach, ally. But above all, we engage together as fellow human beings living in this complex world, with the shared endeavor of improving your well-being.
I work primarily with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, relationship issues, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Life is complicated. Messy. Painful. And it’s easy to lose sight of life’s beauty and joy when we’re hurting. I believe the human connection we form through therapy is key to healing and growth, as confronting pain and suffering together allows life’s beauty and joy to re-emerge. If you choose to work with me, I will use our connection to determine when and how to shift in and out of various roles, so you might experience me as many things: investigator, mentor, observer, coach, ally. But above all, we engage together as fellow human beings living in this complex world, with the shared endeavor of improving your well-being.
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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.