Couples Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA

Relationships are one of the most meaningful and rewarding elements of our lives. Whether it’s a relationship with a spouse, partner, friends, a parent or child, a relationship to work or money, or the relationship you have with yourself-- relationships affect us every minute of every day. But, the ability to cultivate them into healthy and loving creations is not innate. Most of us have experienced the pain that comes when relationships are toxic and unfulfilled. This pain comes in many forms: anxiety, sadness, guilt or shame, low self-esteem, loneliness, financial problems, addiction, etc. But, it doesn’t have to be that way.

My work focuses on helping individuals achieve a level of clarity and consciousness in their lives that can create a sense of joy, groundedness and growth. Growth can take many forms in one's life: improved relationships, improved sense of well-being, enhanced sense of self, reduction of painful/unwanted symptoms, career success, etc. My approach focuses on understanding and uncovering what stands in the way of one's growth. This process lays the groundwork for reaching a place of greater fulfillment. I seek to explore issues from the past/present to provide insight into what motivates present feelings and behaviors.

Are you struggling to manage how the pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement are impacting your daily functioning? Are you seeking emotional and physical healing? Are you seeking to improve your self-esteem or relationships? Are you dealing with a life transition or a family conflict? Do you have an adolescent who is struggling with making smart decisions, feeling depressed, or having difficulties interacting with peers? Together we can work through these concerns and more.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss or general angst? Are you looking for a therapist with lots of experience, who will really listen to you, hear you, see you, get you, and importantly, be able to help you feel better and overcome your challenges? If yes, you have come to the right place. My goal is to help you know and understand your yourself on a deeper level, thereby empowering you to make better choices for yourself, and thus, move forward to lead a more authentic, balanced and fulfilling life, that you so deserve.

You have come to this site to ask for help. That takes courage, strength, and a willingness to look at your self , to lean into your fears, sadness, isolation,anger, and remove these roadblocks from your life, forever. I am authentically with you, supporting you as you unpack all the stories of your life that have lead up to this moment, and helping you rewrite your outcome. Together, we will gently, at your own pace, find the blocks that are preventing you from having the relationships and life you imagine having.

I work with adults, teens, couples , and families in private practice and at a residential and outpatient treatment center. Every day I meet people who feel stuck in their lives and behaviors, yet are unable to take the necessary steps toward facing their challenges and meeting their potential. Whether you struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, social factors, trauma, grief, childhood experience, learning challenges, hopelessness, inherent biology, sexuality, LGBTQ+, or gender issues, I am here to help you clear the roadblocks standing between you and the best version of yourself.

After many years in private practice in Los Angeles, I moved to Frankfurt, Germany in 2018. I continue to see California clients online and offer individual therapy and couples counseling to English-speaking clients in Frankfurt. I see therapy as a healing conversation that provides clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and helps them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources. My intention is to create collaborative partnerships that enable clients to move away from self-blame and judgment and supports them in finding solutions that are consistent with their values and beliefs.

Stuck? So often the first thing my clients tell me is that they're feeling stuck. Maybe they're stuck in a relationship or a job or a way of thinking. Often they've worked hard on their own to improve their situation, but still, they feel stuck. In my practice, individuals, couples and families find ways to get unstuck and to move forward once again.

I find it a privilege to be a part of people's lives and assist them with their difficulties, and truly enjoy the relational aspect of therapy. My 20 years as a therapist have allowed me to develop expertise in working with a wide range of people, cultures and clinical issues. I specialize in treating anxiety disorders and OCD, women's issues (such as postpartum depression or OCD, pregnancy loss and relationship difficulties), and in working with multicultural individuals and couples . I was a psychologist at UCLA Counseling and Psychological Services for 8 years and also specialize in working with students and their families.

I believe when it comes to finding the right therapist, it is crucial to find someone who truly makes you feel seen, understood, and like things really can get better. I concentrate on the relationship between client and therapist, while fostering a climate of collaboration, support and greater self-awareness to assist and guide you through meeting your desired goals. I infuse insight, a sense of humor and interventions tailored to each unique individual's needs. Though formally trained psychodynamically, I am relationally oriented and tend to integrate elements of modalities such as CBT, Family Systems and Narrative.

I've 25 years of experience treating FAMILIES, COUPLES , INDIVIDUALS, CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS. I can help you identify your challenges, guide you to meet your goals, and support you in becoming your personal best! You have the ability to find strength within to welcome change & learn ways to improve your life & relationships. MARRIAGES & FAMILIES can be affected by stress, illness, trauma, misunderstandings, & various challenges. Unions can be rebuilt. CHILDREN & TEENS have wonderful & distinctive ways of expressing themselves. They can MEET THEIR GOALS when they REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL by understanding their strengths & weaknesses.

Welcome to our practice. We have several terrific clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns, and are available to work with you in many languages. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level.

Therapy can be the catalyst for healing and transformation, assisting you in unlearning the harmful beliefs and unhealthy coping mechanisms that may be impacting you and your intimate relationships. Through deep reflection you can begin to understand the stories which may be weighing you down. I utilize an insight oriented lens in order to encourage positive changes in your approach to life. I see my client’s experience of life holistically and through a culturally sensitive lens. I specialize in the following; couples therapy, self esteem, anxiety, dating, family conflict, early childhood trauma and breakups/dating.

Thank you for visiting my page. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I use a psychodynamic frame, however, I will meet the client with the therapeutic tool most needed. My goal is to provide a supportive and safe space which enables a transformational and healing experience that promotes self-understanding, self-compassion, differentiation, individuation and congruency. I work with clients who present with trauma, depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger issues, existential issues and I specialize in clients who have eating disorders/disordered eating. I conduct therapy in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

I am a down-to-earth and compassionate therapist who enjoys working in collaboration with my clients to empower them to reach their therapeutic goals. Whether you find yourself struggling to cope with the added challenges of the pandemic, are arguing with your partner(s)/family/friends/coworkers more than you’d like to, or are unsatisfied with your sex life, I am here to be your partner in healing and will walk with you in your journey every step of the way. I have helped clients work through clinical concerns such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, family discord, relationship distress, premarital counseling, sexuality, and more.

**Now accepting Optum and Cigna insurances.***. Whether you’re looking for individual, couples , or family therapy, I can facilitate a safe space for you to find the clarity to address your concerns. My goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge and support needed to help you connect with your inner strength and cope with ongoing problems. I have worked as a psychotherapist since 2005, and treated clients experiencing depression, anxiety, truma,PTSD, grief, low self-esteem as well as major life changes through CBT and EMDR. In my sessions, you will gain the insight to reach your goal. www.nextstep-counseling.com

With over 25 years of practice experience, I provide psychotherapy for adults, adolescents and couples . The therapeutic approach I use is integrative, combining different perspectives that are proven effective by researchers. Typical goals include helping you to reduce distress, decrease self-defeating thoughts, feelings and actions, increase happiness and satisfaction, improve self-understanding and acceptance, enhance resilience and emotional control, and increase hope about your future. My professional style is empathic, interactive, and engaging. I enjoy and appreciate my job helping people move closer to their valued goals.

During my clinical training at the Maple Counseling Center, I counseled individuals, older adults, adolescents and couples and co-facilitated process groups of adults. In my private practice, I'm seeing the same populations. One area of focus is baby boomers contemplating retirement, transitioning into retirement and/or second careers. This population is often managing the needs of an elderly parent(s) and simultaneously adult children. These challenges converge with our own issues of aging, such as mid-life crisis's and changes in our health and viability. I'm currently counseling more couples .

We all do our best to navigate this very complicated world. Along the way, we develop beliefs, perceptions, and narratives about who we are in the world based on our experiences - both good and bad. In a confidential environment, together we will work collaboratively to challenge the obstacles that have become hurdles. I believe every human being has unique strengths, talents, and resources that often remain uncovered or minimized amidst an onslaught of life stressors. To be successful, the work cannot be one-size-fits-all, but is always tailored to match your unique experience.

Stephanie specializes in couples work, integrating Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT) with Family Systems Theory and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT). She has helped couples in the areas of effective communication, trust-building and infidelity recovery, enhanced sex life, co-parenting, and creating a more meaningful connection. Her approach is both LGBTQIA affirmative and sex positive. She also works with individuals from a wide range of cultural and life-stage backgrounds assisting with challenges including anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief and loss, identity exploration, sexual challenges, women’s issues, and trauma.