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Jonathan Pappas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
My experience includes extensive work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, elder adults, and families.
Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs.
My experience includes extensive work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, elder adults, and families.
Change is constant in life. Let's work together to take control and create the life you imagine. My focus is to meet you where you are and provide collaborative support. My interventions are tailored to your unique situation and personal needs.
(805) 623-4349 View (805) 623-4349
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Chris Malden
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I can help address a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, and trauma, to name just a few.
I will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Visit my website to schedule a consultation or appointment. My goal in therapy is to help individuals gain insight, develop self-awareness, and build the skills and strategies needed to lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. It's a collaborative process, where the individual and therapist work together to achieve the individual's goals, and it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and change.
I can help address a range of issues, such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addiction, and trauma, to name just a few.
I will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours. Visit my website to schedule a consultation or appointment. My goal in therapy is to help individuals gain insight, develop self-awareness, and build the skills and strategies needed to lead a fulfilling and satisfying life. It's a collaborative process, where the individual and therapist work together to achieve the individual's goals, and it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and change.
(805) 947-3358 View (805) 947-3358
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Steven Russell Hobbs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Relationships are a dominant presence in our lives; we are meant to be relational. The relationships we remember from the past, experience in the present, and anticipate in the future are perhaps the most influential force in shaping who we are. I believe there are three types of relationships that therapy can foster health in - a person's relationship with himself or herself, a person's relationship with other people, and, for people of faith, a person's relationship with God. There is perhaps no better gift that could be received than a healthier relationship in these areas.
Relationships are a dominant presence in our lives; we are meant to be relational. The relationships we remember from the past, experience in the present, and anticipate in the future are perhaps the most influential force in shaping who we are. I believe there are three types of relationships that therapy can foster health in - a person's relationship with himself or herself, a person's relationship with other people, and, for people of faith, a person's relationship with God. There is perhaps no better gift that could be received than a healthier relationship in these areas.
(805) 715-4563 View (805) 715-4563
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Christopher A Burr
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
My couples therapy work has spanned 20 years. In addition to the attraction and happiness of being a couple, there are always challenges. I use an interactional model to help you understand the sources of difficulties so that you can emerge from therapy with ways of solving conflicts. I have worked with couples who are thinking of moving in or marrying, are married or living together, are considering divorce. are divorcing or are in post divorce situations. Parenting issues are an area of particular interest to me.
My couples therapy work has spanned 20 years. In addition to the attraction and happiness of being a couple, there are always challenges. I use an interactional model to help you understand the sources of difficulties so that you can emerge from therapy with ways of solving conflicts. I have worked with couples who are thinking of moving in or marrying, are married or living together, are considering divorce. are divorcing or are in post divorce situations. Parenting issues are an area of particular interest to me.
(585) 431-1180 View (585) 431-1180
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Philip Kufek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I work collaboratively with adults, teens, and couples, in an outpatient setting.
When we think about all the pain and suffering we endure during our lifetime, how much of it is necessary, and how much of it is avoidable? It is my belief that most individuals have the power to drastically change their own circumstances; yet we may falter by falling victim to our old routines and habits. The therapeutic journey is about questioning these automatic responses, while empowering you to take the steps needed to create long-lasting change. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor Frankl
I work collaboratively with adults, teens, and couples, in an outpatient setting.
When we think about all the pain and suffering we endure during our lifetime, how much of it is necessary, and how much of it is avoidable? It is my belief that most individuals have the power to drastically change their own circumstances; yet we may falter by falling victim to our old routines and habits. The therapeutic journey is about questioning these automatic responses, while empowering you to take the steps needed to create long-lasting change. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” - Viktor Frankl
(805) 243-2149 View (805) 243-2149
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Greg Daven
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Struggling with infidelity, trust issues, internet addiction, & wondering whether to continue with your relationship? My unique approach to couples counseling can help you sort through all of the chaos.
You are a good person. You are authentic, open, honest, and vulnerable. However, there is someone in your life who takes advantage of your good nature and makes your life a living Hell. While you are open and honest, they respond with secrecy, lies, and often blame you for creating your own stress. I am here to help you sort through all of the chaos and create some peace in your life. Call me and we can discuss how I can help you create appropriate boundaries, and/or start the process of finding another human who will treat you in the same caring way that you treat others. I have evening hours (after 530pm) for people who work days.
Struggling with infidelity, trust issues, internet addiction, & wondering whether to continue with your relationship? My unique approach to couples counseling can help you sort through all of the chaos.
You are a good person. You are authentic, open, honest, and vulnerable. However, there is someone in your life who takes advantage of your good nature and makes your life a living Hell. While you are open and honest, they respond with secrecy, lies, and often blame you for creating your own stress. I am here to help you sort through all of the chaos and create some peace in your life. Call me and we can discuss how I can help you create appropriate boundaries, and/or start the process of finding another human who will treat you in the same caring way that you treat others. I have evening hours (after 530pm) for people who work days.
(818) 435-3799 View (818) 435-3799
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Cameron White
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Waitlist for new clients
I do see many couples, but also enjoy providing a healing environment for individuals to explore and express problems within their relationships.
People can feel stuck only to repeat bad habits that keep them from goals and dreams. These patterns are usually what keep us stuck and frustrated. Change is possible and achievable! I join my clients on their journey to help them become encouraged and find ways to reconnect to themselves as well as others around them. A focus in my practice is helping clients to feel heard and understood as well as guiding them in making attainable goals that will enhance and enrich their quality of life. Working as a team, we will look at many aspects of the patterns in your life that may be harmful, ineffective, or simply unhelpful.
I do see many couples, but also enjoy providing a healing environment for individuals to explore and express problems within their relationships.
People can feel stuck only to repeat bad habits that keep them from goals and dreams. These patterns are usually what keep us stuck and frustrated. Change is possible and achievable! I join my clients on their journey to help them become encouraged and find ways to reconnect to themselves as well as others around them. A focus in my practice is helping clients to feel heard and understood as well as guiding them in making attainable goals that will enhance and enrich their quality of life. Working as a team, we will look at many aspects of the patterns in your life that may be harmful, ineffective, or simply unhelpful.
(805) 919-8711 View (805) 919-8711
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Bryan Russo, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.
Too often psychotherapy focuses on causality, pathology and cures. However, rather than being "sick" or 'broken", often we are just lost inside ourselves or relationships. Everyone is a unique person with their own story, experience and perspective. The goal of therapy is to achieve a deeper awareness of where we are, to discover internal meaning for our many experiences, and to experience a life worth living. While working towards that awareness, I also feel it important to teach individuals, couples and families the skills needed to cope with the pain and day to day stressors that bring them into therapy.
(805) 953-7418 View (805) 953-7418
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Thomas Locke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
For over 25 years, I've helped thousands of people overcome many different problems including: life transitions (aging, death, divorce, career change), depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addictions, executive burnout, relationship distress, and anger expression.
A commitment to excellence has been the guiding principle in my career. I received my training and education from prestigious programs including USC, Univ. of Michigan Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the Ann Arbor VAMC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. I was taught and trained by some of the best in the field. I am regarded as an expert in different areas by authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and giving dozens of presentations. I am committed to and passionate about helping people grow, change, and live fuller, happier, more productive lives.
For over 25 years, I've helped thousands of people overcome many different problems including: life transitions (aging, death, divorce, career change), depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addictions, executive burnout, relationship distress, and anger expression.
A commitment to excellence has been the guiding principle in my career. I received my training and education from prestigious programs including USC, Univ. of Michigan Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the Ann Arbor VAMC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. I was taught and trained by some of the best in the field. I am regarded as an expert in different areas by authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and giving dozens of presentations. I am committed to and passionate about helping people grow, change, and live fuller, happier, more productive lives.
(805) 279-7007 View (805) 279-7007
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Randy J Noblitt
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
At times our lives feel hopeless. Anyone can change, but without help and support change is difficult. We can learn how our life experiences affect us today. We can learn new tools to better cope and even thrive. You need to feel safe in exploring your life. I connect easily with people, creating an environment of trust. I am someone who will listen, genuinely care and provide feedback rather than silent head nodding. I am confident I can help you and reaching out is the first step. If your life isn't working or you feel hopeless you can change, please call or email me. Please leave a message if I’m in session. I will call you back.
I work with individuals, couples, and families.
At times our lives feel hopeless. Anyone can change, but without help and support change is difficult. We can learn how our life experiences affect us today. We can learn new tools to better cope and even thrive. You need to feel safe in exploring your life. I connect easily with people, creating an environment of trust. I am someone who will listen, genuinely care and provide feedback rather than silent head nodding. I am confident I can help you and reaching out is the first step. If your life isn't working or you feel hopeless you can change, please call or email me. Please leave a message if I’m in session. I will call you back.
(310) 439-5325 View (310) 439-5325
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David Wadman LMFT, LPCC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
If you are searching for help with finding the right dating relationship, reducing the conflicts and disagreements in your current relationship, or recovering from the recent end of a relationship hoping for another, then I can guide you through this season and assist you in creating a plan to be in the kind of healthy and thriving relationship you desire! I am passionate about seeing people in successful romantic partnerships and I lead individuals and couples toward more effective ways to find and sustain a lasting relationship as well as communicate with compassion and resolve conflict in a respectful, constructive manner.
If you are searching for help with finding the right dating relationship, reducing the conflicts and disagreements in your current relationship, or recovering from the recent end of a relationship hoping for another, then I can guide you through this season and assist you in creating a plan to be in the kind of healthy and thriving relationship you desire! I am passionate about seeing people in successful romantic partnerships and I lead individuals and couples toward more effective ways to find and sustain a lasting relationship as well as communicate with compassion and resolve conflict in a respectful, constructive manner.
(818) 293-8703 View (818) 293-8703
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Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Hope and Change. The counseling relationship that we will engage in together, will not be the traditional, canned approach to therapy; but a unique, individualized and insightful look at your needs and desires. Life is not just about problems to be solved but solutions to be lived. I specialize in creating additional resources and groups to facilitate a whole life treatment plan. Below I have listed some of my "Thriving" groups for health, wellness and growth. Along with the groups below I have other Men's, Women's and Co-gender groups. Please call for more information of days and times.
Hope and Change. The counseling relationship that we will engage in together, will not be the traditional, canned approach to therapy; but a unique, individualized and insightful look at your needs and desires. Life is not just about problems to be solved but solutions to be lived. I specialize in creating additional resources and groups to facilitate a whole life treatment plan. Below I have listed some of my "Thriving" groups for health, wellness and growth. Along with the groups below I have other Men's, Women's and Co-gender groups. Please call for more information of days and times.
(805) 617-3602 View (805) 617-3602
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Kerry White
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360  (Online Only)
As a therapist, I bring life experience and a direct but easygoing approach to helping you with your mental health concerns. Primarily using a mix of Narrative and CBT Therapy (with other methods as needed), I help you discover your ability to work through the issues that are stopping you from being the best “you” possible. I work with Individuals, couples, children, and teens. I have experience with dealing with high-conflict divorce and the fallout damage it can cause. Whether you are a couple looking for a "tune-up", an individual going through a tough patch or you have a teen going through a difficult time, I can help.
As a therapist, I bring life experience and a direct but easygoing approach to helping you with your mental health concerns. Primarily using a mix of Narrative and CBT Therapy (with other methods as needed), I help you discover your ability to work through the issues that are stopping you from being the best “you” possible. I work with Individuals, couples, children, and teens. I have experience with dealing with high-conflict divorce and the fallout damage it can cause. Whether you are a couple looking for a "tune-up", an individual going through a tough patch or you have a teen going through a difficult time, I can help.
(805) 790-8143 View (805) 790-8143
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Jason Blanton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Cesar Mardones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
I believe in an approach that people are the experts in their own lives, and I am here to help guide them from a professional standpoint.
I believe in an approach that people are the experts in their own lives, and I am here to help guide them from a professional standpoint.
(805) 666-1034 View (805) 666-1034
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Daniel Joseph Banaitis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Ever feel like your mind is a twisty labyrinth… And you’re the bewildered adventurer trying to navigate it? Maybe you’re grappling with anxiety, feeling down, or just downright lost. Life can be overwhelming. You might face challenges at home, work, school, or community. These challenges can lead to a tangle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make it hard to find your way. You’re not the only one. When life throws challenges our way, it can leave us feeling like we’re stuck in a maze, trying to find our way out. Therapy is your roadmap to a better life and better relationships.
Ever feel like your mind is a twisty labyrinth… And you’re the bewildered adventurer trying to navigate it? Maybe you’re grappling with anxiety, feeling down, or just downright lost. Life can be overwhelming. You might face challenges at home, work, school, or community. These challenges can lead to a tangle of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that make it hard to find your way. You’re not the only one. When life throws challenges our way, it can leave us feeling like we’re stuck in a maze, trying to find our way out. Therapy is your roadmap to a better life and better relationships.
(424) 356-1650 View (424) 356-1650
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Pejman Kosari
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Do you find yourself struggling with episodes of sadness? Do you feel anxious or have difficulty managing your emotions? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Have you gone through a traumatic experience and continue to have flashbacks? If so, I can help you make sense of your past experiences so that you can live a life full of joy. You have the ability to live the life you so desire, and today you are one step closer to fulfilling that dream.
Do you find yourself struggling with episodes of sadness? Do you feel anxious or have difficulty managing your emotions? Have you lost interest in activities you once enjoyed? Have you gone through a traumatic experience and continue to have flashbacks? If so, I can help you make sense of your past experiences so that you can live a life full of joy. You have the ability to live the life you so desire, and today you are one step closer to fulfilling that dream.
(818) 805-0803 View (818) 805-0803
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Joe Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
My vision of the counseling process comes from a belief that all of us, at times, encounter experiences that we are unable to handle on our own. These brief times are but a small moment in the course of our existence. How we handle these small moments can make a big difference in the direction and quality of our lives. This, to me, is the essence of being a therapist. My goal is to help others learn, grow and develop the tools and skills necessary to triumph during these difficult times.
My vision of the counseling process comes from a belief that all of us, at times, encounter experiences that we are unable to handle on our own. These brief times are but a small moment in the course of our existence. How we handle these small moments can make a big difference in the direction and quality of our lives. This, to me, is the essence of being a therapist. My goal is to help others learn, grow and develop the tools and skills necessary to triumph during these difficult times.
(805) 288-7544 View (805) 288-7544
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Hong Jeong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
We all go through emotional storms where we feel emotionally and physically stuck; we worry too much and lose control of ourselves. Do you find yourself thrown off balance by your childhood trauma? Childhood traumatic experiences such as abandonment, abuse, and neglect lead to social anxiety. My approach is solution-focused and tailored to your needs and goals. I am committed to providing a profound sense of safety and offering compassionate and actionable guidance to all my clients.
(213) 769-8307 View (213) 769-8307
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Stacey Harlan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
My name is Stacey Harlan (and I am a male Stacey!) I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a major focus on dealing with depression and anxiety. My approach to therapy is to strive to facilitate a positive, solution-oriented approach that focuses on cultivating psychological growth and progress. It is my desire to not merely "deal with" depression and anxiety but to gradually replace those emotions with a sense of adventure, enjoyment, and a deepening sense of discovery about the meaning of what it is to be alive.
My name is Stacey Harlan (and I am a male Stacey!) I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a major focus on dealing with depression and anxiety. My approach to therapy is to strive to facilitate a positive, solution-oriented approach that focuses on cultivating psychological growth and progress. It is my desire to not merely "deal with" depression and anxiety but to gradually replace those emotions with a sense of adventure, enjoyment, and a deepening sense of discovery about the meaning of what it is to be alive.
(714) 766-0290 View (714) 766-0290
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.