Marriage Counseling Therapists in Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Erica Velasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90032
My name is Erica Velasco. I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection. When I'm not working, you will find me in my garden, hanging out at a coffee shop, going on adventures with my family and friends, or working on DIY projects in my home. I identify as first-gen (both my parents immigrated from Mexico), partnered, mother of two humans, various four-legged friends, and too many plant babies to count. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma informed, holistic, and culturally humble practices.
My name is Erica Velasco. I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection. When I'm not working, you will find me in my garden, hanging out at a coffee shop, going on adventures with my family and friends, or working on DIY projects in my home. I identify as first-gen (both my parents immigrated from Mexico), partnered, mother of two humans, various four-legged friends, and too many plant babies to count. My work is rooted in anti-oppressive, trauma informed, holistic, and culturally humble practices.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing Individual, Family and Couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting in both West Los Angeles. I work primarily with young adults & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral/emotional disturbance, relationship/family dilemmas. I provide a flexible approach to understanding and responding to the unique needs of each individual. The clients I typically work with include adolescents and young adults, as well as couples and families. I am most comfortable working with stress, anxiety, and family conflict (marriage, parenting, additional familial issues).
I am a licensed clinical psychologist providing Individual, Family and Couples psychotherapy in a private practice setting in both West Los Angeles. I work primarily with young adults & adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral/emotional disturbance, relationship/family dilemmas. I provide a flexible approach to understanding and responding to the unique needs of each individual. The clients I typically work with include adolescents and young adults, as well as couples and families. I am most comfortable working with stress, anxiety, and family conflict (marriage, parenting, additional familial issues).
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Brooke Spahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90041
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety Disorders/ OCD, Eating Disorders, and PTSD/Trauma. I approach my clients from a team stance, always making sure they have a well-rounded support base around them. I am EMDR trained and use it as a tool with my existing clients and as well as see clients who primarily seek EMDR sessions to move stuck experiences and core beliefs. To me, the importance of therapy is to get your life back into balance as addiction and trauma can create an "all or nothing" element and a repetition of patters and maladaptive behaviors.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety Disorders/ OCD, Eating Disorders, and PTSD/Trauma. I approach my clients from a team stance, always making sure they have a well-rounded support base around them. I am EMDR trained and use it as a tool with my existing clients and as well as see clients who primarily seek EMDR sessions to move stuck experiences and core beliefs. To me, the importance of therapy is to get your life back into balance as addiction and trauma can create an "all or nothing" element and a repetition of patters and maladaptive behaviors.
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Mi Ae Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90042
I’m Mi Ae, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. I work with couples and individuals to work on relationship issues and sexual issues and help explore and untangle past traumas that are keeping you in an unhealthy cycle. I cultivate a curious and non-judgmental stance while developing an insight-oriented, relational, and attachment-based approach. I aim to honor, validate, and welcome the uniqueness of each person’s diverse experiences into a space with warmth, empathy, and authenticity.
I’m Mi Ae, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist. I work with couples and individuals to work on relationship issues and sexual issues and help explore and untangle past traumas that are keeping you in an unhealthy cycle. I cultivate a curious and non-judgmental stance while developing an insight-oriented, relational, and attachment-based approach. I aim to honor, validate, and welcome the uniqueness of each person’s diverse experiences into a space with warmth, empathy, and authenticity.
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Theresa Soltzberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90042
I'm Theresa Soltzberg, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a humanistic and holistic therapist and I work with adult couples and individuals on issues including complex (relational) trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I typically work with adult clients experiencing relationship challenges and life transitions, as well as career and life changes. I am a humanistic, client-focused therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (level 2), holistic Expressive Arts therapy (somatic, Jungian, and Transpersonal), as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and couples modalities.
I'm Theresa Soltzberg, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am a humanistic and holistic therapist and I work with adult couples and individuals on issues including complex (relational) trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues. I typically work with adult clients experiencing relationship challenges and life transitions, as well as career and life changes. I am a humanistic, client-focused therapist, trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (level 2), holistic Expressive Arts therapy (somatic, Jungian, and Transpersonal), as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and couples modalities.
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Promla Singh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90039
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.
If you are feeling depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed in your relationships, then working with an experienced and skilled therapist can be enormously helpful. I have over 22 years of experience working with a wide range of clients and concerns. Depression, anxiety, relationship, marital/family issues, self-esteem, and trauma, are some of the issues I help clients with. You can contact me at 323 875 9501 for a free phone/video consultation, to see if I would be a good fit.
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Shlomit Yelin-Arber
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90039
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals and couples.
If you are reading this, I can only assume that you have been thinking about starting therapy for a while, but keep putting it off. The hardest part is making that first phone call. It requires us to acknowledge that our life is not where we wanted it to be.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, working with individuals and couples.
If you are reading this, I can only assume that you have been thinking about starting therapy for a while, but keep putting it off. The hardest part is making that first phone call. It requires us to acknowledge that our life is not where we wanted it to be.
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Ninoska R Fonseca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience treating a diverse population including adults, elderly adults, couples, and families. Throughout my years of experience I have been an effective and successful contributor to the healing and recovery of clients. My approach is strength based and collaborative. In therapy I will help you to identify and use your resilient qualities to facilitate practical solutions that are self-directed and unique to your needs and well-being.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience treating a diverse population including adults, elderly adults, couples, and families. Throughout my years of experience I have been an effective and successful contributor to the healing and recovery of clients. My approach is strength based and collaborative. In therapy I will help you to identify and use your resilient qualities to facilitate practical solutions that are self-directed and unique to your needs and well-being.
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Andy Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Online Only)
You've come to the realization that something is missing or just doesn't square up like it used to. Maybe there are communication issues within your marriage, maybe you are realizing that you are lonely and have lost connection to friends or perhaps you are finding less satisfaction and connection to your work. You might not even have a clear sense of why you are feeling the way you are feeling and just want help orienting back to your North Star. All of this is natural within the modern human experience, yet men aren't often taught how to recognize and talk through these feelings and scenarios.
You've come to the realization that something is missing or just doesn't square up like it used to. Maybe there are communication issues within your marriage, maybe you are realizing that you are lonely and have lost connection to friends or perhaps you are finding less satisfaction and connection to your work. You might not even have a clear sense of why you are feeling the way you are feeling and just want help orienting back to your North Star. All of this is natural within the modern human experience, yet men aren't often taught how to recognize and talk through these feelings and scenarios.
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Mark Triboulet
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Hi, my name is Mark Triboulet and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients have the freedom to work through their pain, fears, and the unknown of what burdens them. I approach counseling in an open and honest format meeting clients where they are with genuine empathy and care. I strive to instill hope, healing, and empowerment with each client as we walk shoulder to shoulder through YOUR goals and desired changes.
Hi, my name is Mark Triboulet and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. It is my goal to provide a safe environment where clients have the freedom to work through their pain, fears, and the unknown of what burdens them. I approach counseling in an open and honest format meeting clients where they are with genuine empathy and care. I strive to instill hope, healing, and empowerment with each client as we walk shoulder to shoulder through YOUR goals and desired changes.
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Kelly Aguirre
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90041
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93109.
Are you finding the transition into motherhood challenging or overwhelming? Whether it be infertility, miscarriage, peri-natal/postpartum depression and anxiety, or simply the challenges of maintaining a sense of self as you care for your family, the most important thing you can do is seek support through this transitional time of your life. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients through each stage of transition. Whether it be a new job, a child, a relationship, or the loss associated with life transitions, I provide a safe space to explore one's feelings and get unstuck.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93109.
Are you finding the transition into motherhood challenging or overwhelming? Whether it be infertility, miscarriage, peri-natal/postpartum depression and anxiety, or simply the challenges of maintaining a sense of self as you care for your family, the most important thing you can do is seek support through this transitional time of your life. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients through each stage of transition. Whether it be a new job, a child, a relationship, or the loss associated with life transitions, I provide a safe space to explore one's feelings and get unstuck.
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Noosha Niv
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Online Only)
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
I specialize in couples/families, trauma, anxiety, and psychosis. As a Level 3 trained therapist in the Gottman Method, I provide couples therapy focused on resolving conflict, repairing bonds, and strengthening connections. I enjoy working proactively with couples to fortify their relationships before stressors arise—whether preparing for marriage or navigating new parenthood. For those who are uncertain about their relationship and are considering ending it, I offer discernment counseling. Additionally, I support families coping with a psychiatric illness.
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Christine Perry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
Hello! My name is Christine Perry, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow. I have experience working with young children, adolescent, adults, families, and caregivers with a variety of concerns ranging from stage of life to severe impairment of daily life.
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Jamie Burger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90039 (Online Only)
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years, working with a wide range of clients and issues, including grief, anxiety and trauma. I believe when a client feels safe and has guidance they can work through pain and difficulty feelings and begin to heal.
I have been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years, working with a wide range of clients and issues, including grief, anxiety and trauma. I believe when a client feels safe and has guidance they can work through pain and difficulty feelings and begin to heal.
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Ashley Batistick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I work with both couples and individuals to create a safe and caring space, so together we can begin to explore your pain, building a bedrock of compassion and empathy for your struggles.
I believe the pathways to healing are through our intimate relationships with each other. But because few of us have experienced what it feels like to reach toward the soft embrace of another, and also be held, loved, and received just as we are, how we see and what we tell ourselves in response to life's struggles can become distorted. We develop false senses of self and of others; we wrestle with depression, anxiety, and obsessional thinking. We fall prey to addictions, and we struggle in our relationships, finding ourselves in patterns that bring conflict and disconnection.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist I work with both couples and individuals to create a safe and caring space, so together we can begin to explore your pain, building a bedrock of compassion and empathy for your struggles.
I believe the pathways to healing are through our intimate relationships with each other. But because few of us have experienced what it feels like to reach toward the soft embrace of another, and also be held, loved, and received just as we are, how we see and what we tell ourselves in response to life's struggles can become distorted. We develop false senses of self and of others; we wrestle with depression, anxiety, and obsessional thinking. We fall prey to addictions, and we struggle in our relationships, finding ourselves in patterns that bring conflict and disconnection.
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Eve Lorraine Sturges
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Whether your struggle is deeply rooted or a temporary challenge, my role as a therapist is to create a safe space for exploring solutions and finding peace. It is possible to create a life you love with the life you have; let me help you. I also have personal and professional experience with the NPE (non-parent expected, or non paternal event) experience and am extremely comfortable, confident, and empathetic while treating those who have had shocking DNA discoveries. EMAIL IS BEST WAY TO INITIATE COMMUNICATION WITH ME! I am not taking on couples/marriage counseling at this time.
Whether your struggle is deeply rooted or a temporary challenge, my role as a therapist is to create a safe space for exploring solutions and finding peace. It is possible to create a life you love with the life you have; let me help you. I also have personal and professional experience with the NPE (non-parent expected, or non paternal event) experience and am extremely comfortable, confident, and empathetic while treating those who have had shocking DNA discoveries. EMAIL IS BEST WAY TO INITIATE COMMUNICATION WITH ME! I am not taking on couples/marriage counseling at this time.
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Walk It Out Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90041
I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach your goals. I specialize in working with women ages 16-65 suffering from disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or navigating life transitions whether postpartum, divorce/marriage or career change. I look forward to speaking with you!
I love people and hearing their stories. Walk with me as I conduct therapy sessions outside (or in office if requested) as I believe putting our body in motion is connected to putting our mind in motion. I see individuals for one-on-one counseling sessions with the goal of guiding you to live your best life through listening, empathizing, and offering techniques to help you understand and reach your goals. I specialize in working with women ages 16-65 suffering from disordered eating, low self-esteem, anxiety, or navigating life transitions whether postpartum, divorce/marriage or career change. I look forward to speaking with you!
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Cymbeline Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90039
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology, DBT and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who values the individuality of each patient and their needs within the context of universal human fears, existential and terrestrial. In other words, if you're tired of the old tapes in your head, we will be able to address this in session. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, eating disorders & relationship challenges in individual & couples therapy. I use EMDR as a modality for trauma work combined with humanistic existential psychology, DBT and mindfulness . I trust in the therapeutic process and I'm passionate about facilitating change with my clients.
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Tania Beltran
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello! My name is Tania Beltran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 5 years of experience as a bilingual clinician based in California. I provide services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I have been helping individuals with anxiety, social difficulties, Anger management, Depression, domestic violence victims, trauma, and grief. I utilize an eclectic approach to treatment using a variety of skills and techniques from evidenced-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
Hello! My name is Tania Beltran, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 5 years of experience as a bilingual clinician based in California. I provide services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I have provided services to children, adolescents, adults, families, and groups. I have been helping individuals with anxiety, social difficulties, Anger management, Depression, domestic violence victims, trauma, and grief. I utilize an eclectic approach to treatment using a variety of skills and techniques from evidenced-based practices and a trauma-informed approach.
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Robert Hickman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northeast Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I brought a combination of education, training, clinical skills, and lived experience as a son, husband, father, and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I brought a combination of education, training, clinical skills, and lived experience as a son, husband, father, and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
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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.