Couples Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles County, CA
Andriette Pieron
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
Do you need a place to be yourself? To be seen and fully accepted for who you are and encouraged to take leaps and risks to craft who you want to be? The fear of failure and judgments, our own and others, often holds us back from exploring the edge of our possibilities. I am passionate about creating a nurturing relationship where you can begin to practice and embody the changes you want to create in your own life. I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families. I specialize in women who are reinventing themselves and family members of individuals with mental illness.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
Through my valued relationship with my clients, I help them take the steps they need to make every relationship they have be the most gratifying.
Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.
Through my valued relationship with my clients, I help them take the steps they need to make every relationship they have be the most gratifying.
Every phase of life brings a new challenge, whether our own or of someone we care about. Sometimes, we need a little extra help to successfully get through yet another phase. Those are the times to seek therapy. I would like to empower you to help yourself by taking that step to improve your and possibly your loved one's quality of life. As a wife, a mother, a daughter, and a professional woman, I have an intricate ability to understand the struggles that one might face in life as we transition in and out of each of these roles, daily.
Hwang's clients struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, couples problems, self-esteem issues, personal growth, identity development, adjustment difficulties, and traumatic experiences.
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
Hwang's clients struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, family conflict, couples problems, self-esteem issues, personal growth, identity development, adjustment difficulties, and traumatic experiences.
Dr. Wei-Chin Hwang is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor of clinical psychology. He has two practice locations, one in Pasadena and one in Claremont, California. In his practice, he provides psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. Dr. Hwang has over 30 years of education, training, and experience in the field of psychology. He received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from UCLA (ranked #1 in clinical psychology) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harbor UCLA Medical Center. He is a professor at Claremont McKenna College (ranked #6 among liberal arts colleges in the U.S.).
I take an active, supportive approach to therapy. 20 years in practice with Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families. If you're like most of my clients, some days are good; some days are full of doubt; rethinking and overthinking situations. You may feel torn about big choices in relationships or situations at work. Taking steps from a place of confidence comes from clarity! Specialties: Couples Counseling, and Teens/ Tweens.
I take an active, supportive approach to therapy. 20 years in practice with Adults, Teens, Couples, and Families. If you're like most of my clients, some days are good; some days are full of doubt; rethinking and overthinking situations. You may feel torn about big choices in relationships or situations at work. Taking steps from a place of confidence comes from clarity! Specialties: Couples Counseling, and Teens/ Tweens.
I hav a unique combination of both professional and personal experience in adoption and infertility, so who better to guide you through your transition, adoption journey or adoptive parenting? If you have experienced infertility or secondary infertility, and are considering growing or expanding your family through adoption and don't know where to start, then I can help. If you are already a prospective adoptive parent, I can provide educational and supportive services. Many of my clients are adoptive parents who need support with an open adoption relationship and/or talking to their child about adoption.
I hav a unique combination of both professional and personal experience in adoption and infertility, so who better to guide you through your transition, adoption journey or adoptive parenting? If you have experienced infertility or secondary infertility, and are considering growing or expanding your family through adoption and don't know where to start, then I can help. If you are already a prospective adoptive parent, I can provide educational and supportive services. Many of my clients are adoptive parents who need support with an open adoption relationship and/or talking to their child about adoption.
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.
Michellle Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with youth, adults, older adults, couples, and the LGBTQ/SOGI community.
Life is a journey. We all struggle at times and need a safe environment in which we can explore our feelings, build greater understanding of ourselves and others, and develop positive coping skills. I meet clients "where they are at" in their lives journey. I believe in a nonthreatening approach, where clients feel safe and free to be themselves. My goal is to help my clients navigate the ups and downs of their life by gaining greater insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and by developing the skills needed to meet life's challenges.
I have extensive experience working with youth, adults, older adults, couples, and the LGBTQ/SOGI community.
Life is a journey. We all struggle at times and need a safe environment in which we can explore our feelings, build greater understanding of ourselves and others, and develop positive coping skills. I meet clients "where they are at" in their lives journey. I believe in a nonthreatening approach, where clients feel safe and free to be themselves. My goal is to help my clients navigate the ups and downs of their life by gaining greater insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and by developing the skills needed to meet life's challenges.
Together, we can break down and reframe the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that no longer serve you so you can reclaim a truly authentic relationship with yourself and make choices that support your core values.
I believe we all have the capacity to learn, grow, heal and create long-lasting change. We hold the innate ability to discover and realize our true potential and live an authentic life in line with our deepest values. I view therapy as a shared, supportive, compassionate journey that can help you tune into your authentic self, develop attainable goals and work toward sustainable, meaningful change.
Together, we can break down and reframe the thoughts, feelings and beliefs that no longer serve you so you can reclaim a truly authentic relationship with yourself and make choices that support your core values.
I believe we all have the capacity to learn, grow, heal and create long-lasting change. We hold the innate ability to discover and realize our true potential and live an authentic life in line with our deepest values. I view therapy as a shared, supportive, compassionate journey that can help you tune into your authentic self, develop attainable goals and work toward sustainable, meaningful change.
Lisa Altemus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I provide individual, family and couples therapy.
I strive to create a warm and accepting environment so you feel comfortable to communicate the challenges you face in your life. If you are having problems with depression, anxiety or relationships, we can work collaboratively to figure out how to help you. I have experience working with children and adults with mood dysregulation and addiction issues.
I provide individual, family and couples therapy.
I strive to create a warm and accepting environment so you feel comfortable to communicate the challenges you face in your life. If you are having problems with depression, anxiety or relationships, we can work collaboratively to figure out how to help you. I have experience working with children and adults with mood dysregulation and addiction issues.
Alyssa Skoller
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Often, we seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed—by anxiety, depression, a life transition or a difficult relationship. Having studied and treated maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, I work to create a confidential space where you can regain your balance, gain insight, and ultimately become more confident and secure. I utilize a thoughtful mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and EMDR Therapy (specialized trauma therapy) to pave way for your healing.
Often, we seek therapy when we feel overwhelmed—by anxiety, depression, a life transition or a difficult relationship. Having studied and treated maladaptive thoughts and behaviors, I work to create a confidential space where you can regain your balance, gain insight, and ultimately become more confident and secure. I utilize a thoughtful mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, and EMDR Therapy (specialized trauma therapy) to pave way for your healing.
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Brenda Guadalupe
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I have a client centered approach, working with CBT and DBT approaches along with utilizing Gottman therapy for couples.
Having a safe space to talk can help you feel validated, heard and grounded. If you are feeling stressed in life, new or past struggles, feel overwhelmed, burned out or wanting to work on your self esteem and communication, with developing skills and processing internal changes we can make improvement to find that balance and bliss in life. You do not have to go through it alone. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individuals and couples that need that safe space to improve in any way. I provide therapy in English and Spanish, work with the Latino community, POC and the LGBTQ+ community.
I have a client centered approach, working with CBT and DBT approaches along with utilizing Gottman therapy for couples.
Having a safe space to talk can help you feel validated, heard and grounded. If you are feeling stressed in life, new or past struggles, feel overwhelmed, burned out or wanting to work on your self esteem and communication, with developing skills and processing internal changes we can make improvement to find that balance and bliss in life. You do not have to go through it alone. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist working with individuals and couples that need that safe space to improve in any way. I provide therapy in English and Spanish, work with the Latino community, POC and the LGBTQ+ community.
With every client, I offer a therapeutic relationship that values collaboration, genuineness, compassion, and allows for the complexity of our identity layers and life narratives to be highlighted.
Hi! Our lives are like stories; a collection of parts containing beginnings, middles, and endings. So often do these stories dissuade us from embodying true authenticity and acceptance for all aspects of ourselves. In my practice, I honor this and strive to co-create a place where my clients can explore the stories they have, redefine the futures they want, and obtain the tools to get there. I enjoy supporting teens, young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, and neurodiverse folks, along with survivors of complex trauma. Whether we are navigating interpersonal distress, grief, or transition periods, our stories deserve to be heard.
With every client, I offer a therapeutic relationship that values collaboration, genuineness, compassion, and allows for the complexity of our identity layers and life narratives to be highlighted.
Hi! Our lives are like stories; a collection of parts containing beginnings, middles, and endings. So often do these stories dissuade us from embodying true authenticity and acceptance for all aspects of ourselves. In my practice, I honor this and strive to co-create a place where my clients can explore the stories they have, redefine the futures they want, and obtain the tools to get there. I enjoy supporting teens, young adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, and neurodiverse folks, along with survivors of complex trauma. Whether we are navigating interpersonal distress, grief, or transition periods, our stories deserve to be heard.
Together, we can explore and process everything from OCD, Intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.
Welcome! I know seeking support takes a lot of courage, and I am so glad you are here. For me, therapy is about getting to know yourself, specifically how our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behaviors are all connected and can influence our relationships. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in working through life challenges by creating a safe, non-judgemental environment built on trust, empathy, and understanding. As a first-generation Guatemalan-American, I also understand the importance of being culturally aware, as well as the influence and impact it can set on interpersonal relationships and self-reflection.
Together, we can explore and process everything from OCD, Intergenerational trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.
Welcome! I know seeking support takes a lot of courage, and I am so glad you are here. For me, therapy is about getting to know yourself, specifically how our thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behaviors are all connected and can influence our relationships. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in working through life challenges by creating a safe, non-judgemental environment built on trust, empathy, and understanding. As a first-generation Guatemalan-American, I also understand the importance of being culturally aware, as well as the influence and impact it can set on interpersonal relationships and self-reflection.
For greater than 20 years, I have enjoyed working with a number of culturally and diagnostically diverse adults and couples to address their specific needs including acculturation problems, relationship distress, anxiety, and depression, and have integrated a variety of interventions that would best serve them.
As we all have heard, "Life is a journey." Therefore, as with any "road trip," once in a while we may need to stop, check our path, and refuel before continuing onward. As a practicing clinical psychologist, I am committed to working with my clients to help them explore a variety of life paths and detours in order for them to reach their destinations and achieve subjectively important, and oftentimes difficult to achieve goals.
For greater than 20 years, I have enjoyed working with a number of culturally and diagnostically diverse adults and couples to address their specific needs including acculturation problems, relationship distress, anxiety, and depression, and have integrated a variety of interventions that would best serve them.
As we all have heard, "Life is a journey." Therefore, as with any "road trip," once in a while we may need to stop, check our path, and refuel before continuing onward. As a practicing clinical psychologist, I am committed to working with my clients to help them explore a variety of life paths and detours in order for them to reach their destinations and achieve subjectively important, and oftentimes difficult to achieve goals.
Most of the clients I see are looking for long-term therapy where we spend time building the therapeutic relationship and uncovering limiting patterns and beliefs.
My name is Chelsey Reese. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and 200RYT. As a therapist, I work to create and hold a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to be seen, felt, and heard. I lead with curiosity, meet clients where they are at, and encourage clients to engage in a reflective process. We can tap into our greatest strengths and potential when we take the time to process our thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences.
Most of the clients I see are looking for long-term therapy where we spend time building the therapeutic relationship and uncovering limiting patterns and beliefs.
My name is Chelsey Reese. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and 200RYT. As a therapist, I work to create and hold a supportive space for individuals, couples, and families to be seen, felt, and heard. I lead with curiosity, meet clients where they are at, and encourage clients to engage in a reflective process. We can tap into our greatest strengths and potential when we take the time to process our thoughts, emotions, and lived experiences.
Cindy Scherban
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Studio City, CA 91604 (Online Only)
As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.
As a clinician with over 25 years of experience, I guide my clients through their journey of self-discovery by providing a safe, private and non-judgemental environment. It is an interactive process of identifying areas of concern and potential roadblocks that may impede your ability to live a full and meaningful life. I work with individuals and couples ranging in age from pre-teen to older adults. The primary areas of focus are issues concerning; depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexual molestation, grief & loss, health concerns, transgender, work & career issues, infertility, adoption & post-partum depression.
Mojgan Farazian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
*****I do not currently have openings***** Life transitions, relationships and experiences provide an opportunity to be challenged and to grow. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples and families who wish to improve any aspect of their lives. I use an integrative approach from several therapeutic modalities to meet individual needs of my clients; self compassion, focusing on gaining insight, understanding relationships and building skills to manage emotions and behaviors. The process involves identifying goals and addressing the factors that might be interfering in achieving a satisfied personal, academic or professional growth and success.
*****I do not currently have openings***** Life transitions, relationships and experiences provide an opportunity to be challenged and to grow. I welcome adults, adolescents, couples and families who wish to improve any aspect of their lives. I use an integrative approach from several therapeutic modalities to meet individual needs of my clients; self compassion, focusing on gaining insight, understanding relationships and building skills to manage emotions and behaviors. The process involves identifying goals and addressing the factors that might be interfering in achieving a satisfied personal, academic or professional growth and success.
David Sepulveda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pasadena, CA 91101 (Online Only)
I am an integrative therapist committed to helping individuals and couples learn how to navigate problems using state-of-the-art, evidence-based interventions, which include cognitive behavioral and problem-solving strategies and practical relational solutions using the Gottman approach.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relational issues. My training also includes working with the LGBTQ2s+ community I am a part of and those with nontraditional relationships. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am excited to meet with you. I am committed to collaborating with you on developing a treatment plan that fits your needs and therapy goals. I will hold a safe space in our sessions to allow you to work through your issues. Let me help you navigate life so you can live it to your fullest potential.
I am an integrative therapist committed to helping individuals and couples learn how to navigate problems using state-of-the-art, evidence-based interventions, which include cognitive behavioral and problem-solving strategies and practical relational solutions using the Gottman approach.
I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and relational issues. My training also includes working with the LGBTQ2s+ community I am a part of and those with nontraditional relationships. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am excited to meet with you. I am committed to collaborating with you on developing a treatment plan that fits your needs and therapy goals. I will hold a safe space in our sessions to allow you to work through your issues. Let me help you navigate life so you can live it to your fullest potential.
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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.