Couples Therapists in Culver City, CA

BRINK OF BREAKUP OR DIVORCE; INFIDELITY; PARTNER BETRAYAL; DECEPTION, LIES, SECRECY; NARCISSIST TRAITS; CODEPENDENCY; TOXIC LOVE ATTACHMENT: Can you bounce back and heal from partner infidelity or betrayal? Can you feel better and rebuild trust again? Can your relationship or marriage become stronger and more connected after the devastating discovery of infidelity and betrayal? ABSOLUTELY! Majority of relationships not only survive infidelity, but many relationships & marriages can become stronger and more intimate after undergoing infidelity couples counseling/coaching process with a competent couples therapist/counselor/coach.

I enjoy working with adults and couples and view the therapeutic relationship as a significant agent of change for those seking to work on long standing issues or every day difficulties. My psychotherapeutic style combines psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral interventions, depending on the needs of the individual or couple. This combination produces an empathic relationship that motivates, encourages and inspires clients to explore needed changes and helps to develop practical approaches to create those changes. I strive to create an atmosphere of acceptance and a safe place that fosters exploration, change and growth. Please call with any questions you may have.

Have you ever felt you were having problems feeling happy with your life and maintaining satisfying relationships with those closest to you? The reason is often hidden in adverse childhood experiences and insecure attachment styles during our formative years. I work with couples and individuals to help improve intimate relationships that are at the core of maintaining one's healthy outlook at life. Even relationships that may end in separation can be resolved without acrimony and to the benefit of both parties since to better understand oneself and one's intimate relationships is the key to satisfying and productive living.

Do you struggle with feeling not good enough? Does it seem like everyone else has it together when it comes to "life stuff" like work and relationships but you? Are you utterly exhausted dealing with these emotions that you can't even pinpoint, let alone understand? What you may need is time set aside SOLELY for you in a safe and judgment-free space to process these challenging experiences and problem-solve next steps. My belief is that mental health is about tapping into your resiliency as an empowered human being and believing in your ability to create the change you want to see in your life.

Holistic Therapy in CA- You are not getting the results from therapy that you hoped for. The goal is to be the best version of yourself, but you still feel stuck in the same thoughts, feelings, and unhelpful patterns. There are times you feel optimistic, but the same self-sabotaging behaviors, worry, and doubt keep getting in the way. You want more than a blank face staring at you, asking “how does that make you feel?”. I blend mindfulness, visualizations, inner child healing, breath work, decoding your spiritual messages, writing, and movement with evidence-based therapy tools which can lead to transformational changes.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who received her Master in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University, Los Angeles. For the past 8 years, I have worked with adults, couples , and families of different ages and backgrounds. I have experience working in individual settings, treatment centers, schools, and closed/out-patient facilities.

Asking someone for help can feel very uncomfortable and maybe even a bit scary. These feelings are very human. We are not meant to be alone and to do things alone and that is why healthy connections can raise our resilience. In therapy you need to feel safe and connected to your therapist for the healing to begin. Once you feel grounded in the therapeutic relationship, the exploration and learning will start.

Do you need a safe place to explore issues holding you back in life? Could your choices be better, or do you feel you are repeating the same patterns expecting a different result? I provide a supportive and collaborative environment for individuals, couples , and families to explore unresolved issues. I am committed to assisting my clients heal and form more desirable relationships.

I specialize in helping adults; couples ; teens and families who are dealing with stress; emotional problems and relationship issues. I provide a safe; warm environment in which clients are encouraged to discuss their issues openly and honestly. Also I work with elderly adults who are struggling with aging issues. I provide individual therapy for adults who have job-related stress; depression; anxiety and relationship issues. My office is located in Culver City next to West LA. The clients I treat would tell you that I have a warm and caring personality and that I have their best interests in mind.

My clients seek support attracting healthy relationships. They're tired of the dating game, or are going through a break up or divorce, and want to learn how to do relationships very differently. I also work with couples looking to build healthier relationships. My clients know that incredible love is possible, but requires clearing away conditioning and learning the skills required in healthy relationships. They may need support with overcoming low self confidence, codependency, or escaping the victim triangle. My clients are ready to step into empowerment and personal responsibility to create the lives they truly desire.

We all embark on the journey of life at the same starting point. We all travel down the road before us; trying to carve out a path that will lead us to the kind of life that will bring us joy, peace, and happiness. However, there are times when the path leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into some dark corners where we become stuck.

I am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence toward handling life's inevitable challenges. For the past 20+ years I have worked well with individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that stem from current daily life stressors to past dysfunctional family experiences;

CURRENTLY DOING ONLINE SESSIONS VIA TELEHEALTH. "The brave man (or person) is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." (Nelson Mandela) Journeying through life is not supposed to be a solitary endeavor. I have found that in times of joy and pain, it is better to have it shared with others. I value the courage that it takes to be willing to open up and explore inwardly and relationally. I provide a safe and validating environment for those who want to personally grow, explore relationship dynamics, or seek support with mental health issues.

Too often it feels like we "should" do something - or feel pressured by thoughts of what others think of us. Carrying these burdens can feel like abandonment, sadness, worry, shame or being generally overwhelmed. My goal is to help you you stop this cycle, by developing a deeper understanding of your own true feelings. Together, we can build your sense of confidence so you can speak your own truth - ultimately, creating the kind of life, career and relationships you want.

Whether you are going through a difficult life transition or just feeling stressed and unhappy in your personal life, I am here to help support you with what you need. My hope is to help individuals find the strength within themselves. I work with individuals to help them increase coping skills with everyday stressors and challenges. I provide therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families who want to work to improve their relationships and themselves. I also have extensive experience working with caregivers who experience stressors surrounding parenting issues and have worked with children 0-5.

Are you feeling depressed and misunderstood in your relationship? Are you having trouble finding or rekindling the connection? We can work together to rebuild the foundation, and help you both find ways to improve your communication and mutual quality of life. Let's work together to find the strengths in your relationship. This may mean making individual and mutual behavior changes. The health of your relationship will directly affect your individual mental health: let's improve one to benefit the other. One healthy, happy relationship can create two healthy, happy individuals.

My passion is to help adults, couples and teens resolve troubling thoughts that lead to challenging feelings like fear, anxiety and guilt, as these are the emotions that negatively impact how people live their lives. I create a supportive environment where clients feel safe and free to express the worries, fears and barriers that have interfered with achieving life's goals. My focus is to help clients improve self-esteem, strengthen relational bonds, as well as improve emotional self-control and listening skills. Using a collaborative approach, I assist clients with resolving unhealthy family and social relationships.

The therapeutic process is unique to the client. For some it involves deep reflection and questioning old idea's, and for others a problem solving collaboration. For me it is the excitement of the journey you will embark on, and the endless possibilities for growth. Transparency is paramount, and key to the process for both client and therapist. Work is progressive and tailored to the individual. As issues emerge, treatment plans are re-assessed and revised to meet client needs. For trauma I am trained in EMDR and Functional Family Systems for addiction CBT and 12-step and for couples family systems.

During the pandemic, I am offering tele therapy sessions for new clients to deal with juggling family and work. I have helped many professionals with negotiation skills and difficult bosses. In 30 years as a psychologist, I've actively helped individuals and couples learn tools to create confidence, change negative thinking, and create healthy relationships. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, couples communication and work issues. I practice EMDR which accelerates your ability to get unstuck from negative beliefs, phobias, and traumatic memories.

I have over 35 years of experience helping children, adults, couples and families to resolve conflicts, heal from trauma or losses, and create more loving relationships. I enjoy working with children and adolescents. My work with children is enriched by my also being a parenting consultant; I teach parents how to approach problems, intervene effectively, and foster cooperation. I am skilled at assisting people of all ages to recover from abuse, trauma, loss, anxiety and depression and acquire new coping skills and stress management. I design a treatment that fits the goals, needs and strengths of each individual, couple or family.