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Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills

Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
23241 Ventura Blvd, Ste 302, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
30 yrs exp. When your love slides into painful patterns of tension & misunderstanding I can help you communicate. There are skills & tricks to being a good communicator while in distress. Bumpy communication is at the root of most problems. Have you ever wondered how someone could love you but not seem to understand you? I'll help you learn to diffuse resentments & solve problems together more smoothly. If you're feeling stuck I'm here to help you rejuvenate your connection. My sessions provide a safe, neutral atmosphere where you can feel safe. (Visit my extensive website for much more detail on how I can help you, my fees).
I am an emotional advocate for Couples seeking to increase cooperation & stop power struggles. You'll feel supported knowing that you have an experienced Couples Therapist working with you, focusing on solutions that give you emotional relief.
Certified in Couples Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution. Special Skills in Couples Therapy, Marriage & Premarital Counseling.
Take the first step to help. Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills now

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Woodland Hills Couples Therapy

23241 Ventura Blvd

Ste 302

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Reach out if you need a calm, knowledgable, helpful therapist. Evening & Sunday sessions also available. $30 discount on video sessions.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see couples and families  
Connect with Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Woodland Hills Couples Therapy

23241 Ventura Blvd

Ste 302

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

Reach out if you need a calm, knowledgable, helpful therapist. Evening & Sunday sessions also available. $30 discount on video sessions.
I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Couple Sessions $190
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Couples Therapy
  • Elevance
  • Evenings, Sundays also open
  • Free consultations via email
  • I am an Out of Network Provder
  • I don't take insurance as payment
  • I provide insurance Superbill
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Package deals & fee options
  • PLEASE NOTE - I'm Out of Network Provider Only
  • Premarital Couseling
  • Video sessions $30 discount
  • Out of Network
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I am an "Out of Network Provider" only for most PPO's. Email me for details on what that means and how it works. Thanks!
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
"
I am an "Out of Network Provider" only for most PPO's. Email me for details on what that means and how it works. Thanks!
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Dona Desmond

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT29944 Dona Desmond
  • In Practice for 31 Years
  • Certificate from Red Cross & ICIF Trauma Training DeBriefing First Responders / 1998
  • Certificate from UCLA Center for Pre Hospital Care Emergency Medical Technician / 1993
  • Attended Masters/Doctorate/Antioch/AU, Psychology, Graduated 1989
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Certified in Couples Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution. Special Skills in Couples Therapy, Marriage & Premarital.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
"
Certified in Couples Communication, Emotional Intelligence & Conflict Resolution. Special Skills in Couples Therapy, Marriage & Premarital.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Infidelity

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples Communication and Resentment Recovery
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity, Cheating, Emotional Affairs
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Compassionate, skillful, focused. Solution based.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
"
Compassionate, skillful, focused. Solution based.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples
Family

I also speak

Diversity welcome
Exclusive discount for video sessions.

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Couples
Family

I also speak

Diversity welcome
Exclusive discount for video sessions.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Couples Support, Relationship Rescue Skills
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • PreMarital Counseling
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Over 30 yrs I have evolved a hybrid treatment model that incorporates the best of several dynamic modalities, from Gottman to EFT to CBT and Jungian.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
"
Over 30 yrs I have evolved a hybrid treatment model that incorporates the best of several dynamic modalities, from Gottman to EFT to CBT and Jungian.
with questions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC

Location

Primary Location

Woodland Hills Couples Therapy

23241 Ventura Blvd

Ste 302

Woodland Hills, CA 91364

"
Reach out if you need a calm, knowledgable, helpful therapist. Evening & Sunday sessions also available. $30 discount on video sessions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
"
Reach out if you need a calm, knowledgable, helpful therapist. Evening & Sunday sessions also available. $30 discount on video sessions.
Photo of Dona Desmond - Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills, PHD , LMFT, CPC, Marriage & Family Therapist
Couples Communication Culver City & Woodland Hills
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC