Couples Counseling Therapists in El Segundo, CA
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Brian Mattson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My specialties include:
couples
stuck in conflict, ineffective communication, mistrust/affairs/infidelity, and anxiety/panic disorders, early & mid-life transitions, as well as teens and young adults struggling to find a path forward. If you are searching this site, there is a strong possibility your life path has gotten off track in relationship, career, or meaning. Asking for help is the most powerful step towards growth. I have advanced training working with
couples
to build safety and intimacy, as well helping individuals overcome trauma or difficulties stemming from challenging early life relationships.

Hayley Willis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Hayley has experience working with youth,
couples
, and families, as well as human trafficking survivors, incarcerated youth affiliated with gangs, domestic violence survivors, and individuals experiencing a range of symptoms, including dissociative disorders, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, personality disorders, and substance use.
Being present with people during their most trying times and witnessing their transformation is what Hayley is most passionate about. Her goal is to give people a chance to be seen, to be heard, to utilize their unique strengths and resources, and to ultimately thrive. Marriage and Family therapists work with a wide range of individuals, not just families and
couples
, so your story, your experiences, are welcome, and you deserve a safe space to heal and to grow.

Niki C Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CHT
Verified
Verified
She also works with teens,
couples
, and families to address addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, and depression so they can learn the skills they need to form healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Now accepting new clients. Nicole Christina Payne (also known as Niki Payne) is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Registered Associate and Marriage Family Therapist. She received her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, MFT Specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is an honors graduate of the nationally-accredited Hypnosis Motivation Institute, where she studied Clinical Hypnotherapy extensively. Niki offers a unique approach that blends cognitive behavior therapy and positive psychology with family systems and depth psychology, bridging the gap between conscious intentions and subconscious motivations.

Jeri Oliver
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work collaboratively with adults,
couples
and teens to help increase insight and, most importantly, to create the changes you are looking for in your life.
Sometimes life feels overwhelming, or we feel stuck, or maybe we just wish we had more enjoyment in our lives. Perhaps it seems like everything "should" be okay but there's a nagging feeling that something is wrong. Therapy can help address these issues. I believe we all have the desire and capacity for positive change and growth. My approach builds upon this belief and incorporates creative and practical tools tailored to your unique circumstances.

Cindy Shadel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in helping individuals and
couples
find and maintain healthy and happy relationships. This includes: healing from sexual trauma, addiction/codependence recovery, sex/porn addiction, grief/repair from infidelity and/or betrayal, conflict resolution, communications skills, finding healthy partnerships, building healthy intimacy and sexuality in your relationship, and so on.

Shayne Ann Vitemb
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with relationships of all kinds, including
couples
, families, parenting, problems with adult children and/or aging parents.
Yes, change is possible. In my practice, I work with issues ranging from problematic relationships with friends, families, or partners to anxiety and depression. I also help with difficulties on the job, basic meaning of life issues such as identity, personal growth, and coping with success and failure. My style is engaged and lively, with an overall intention of allowing you the freedom to explore all aspects of your life in a safe and confidential environment.

Laurie Snyder-Berkowitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LEP
Verified
Verified
I work with a broad spectrum of individuals and
couples
. As a therapist, I create a nurturing and safe environment that is non-judgmental and caring. I often will use a solution-focused approach, providing options and tools necessary to make immediate changes in your life. My therapy gravitates toward being goal oriented. Every client is unique, and I tailor my therapy sessions accordingly.

Claudia D'alessio Schwarz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, AAMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
We
partner
with top specialists to be able to provide what we call a Living MRI, a 360 degree view of each person we help.
With over 20 years of professional experience and after years of private practice, I left the therapy world when I discovered the opportunity to advocate for individual and families. As a Therapeutic Consultant, my primary goal was to help individuals find the best fit for interventions for mental and physical health care. I soon discovered that the best fit can't happen without good diagnostics first. A team approach is the heart of our program, uncovering what is truly wrong, or right, about your body, mind, spirit, and lifestyle. Our concierge evaluation program provides one-on-one diagnostics and world-class care and support.

Alina Sgattoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individual adults,
couples
, and families using an integrative, strength-based, culturally aware approach.
As a therapist, I am committed to empowering clients to live their best life, have meaningful and loving relationships, and most importantly, in the words of Virginia Satir, "help them have stars in their eyes and truly feel their own value." At times, as we move through the different stages of our life, we find ourselves stuck due to our unproductive internal dialogue of shame and guilt, the need to be perfect, and the daily attempts to be who the rest of the world wants us to be. This leads us to feeling broken and unable to love ourselves or truly connect with others.

Patricia R Curtis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am a mature therapist with much life experience to draw upon. This life experience, in addition to extensive educational preparation is the foundation of my work with individuals and
couples
who wish to experience a greater sense of aliveness and maintain a consistent sense of self in relationship with others.

Theodore Seeds
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome. My name is Teddy Seeds, and I am a licensed therapist with a passion for helping adults, adolescents, and
couples
improve their lives. To that end, I employ elements of humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Lorraine Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My 20 years of success in the business world coaching demoralized teams to high functionality and developing talent and motivating difficult employees inspired me to become a full time therapist and to put my talents to work for individuals,
couples
, and families.
Stuck? In pain? Contemplating a life change, or just had one thrust upon you? Let's explore your options and make things better. Call for a free consult. Day, evening, and weekend appointments available.

Cynthia M. Braden Marriage and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Couples
learn how to practice communication skills such as active reflective listening and emotionally focused communication.
Due to Social Distancing, office visits are currently available on a limited basis. Tele-therapy appointments are available weekdays. If you are having trouble with pandemic adjustment, communication, family conflict, trust or feeling stressed, a few sessions of therapy can help you gain perspective, feel more centered, and improve mood and concentration.

Vanessa Gonzalez Aceves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you been wanting to be a parent for a long time and now that you are, it isn't what you thought it would be? Are you having a hard time feeling connected to your baby? How about to your
partner
? How about to yourself? Was your birth experience not what you expected? Regardless of where you may be in your parenting journey, whether it is in trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, are new to parenthood, or are coping with pregnancy loss, I am here to help and guide you to a path of emotional healing and growth.

Erin Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you or your child experiencing anxiety, low mood, or trouble with your interpersonal relationships? Are you finding it difficult to communicate effectively with the people in your life? I specialize in working with teens, adults, families, and
couples
who are struggling with boundaries, communication, and overall barriers in their relationships. In addition to seeing these individuals in my private practice, I have worked within multiple school districts, a treatment center, and a non-profit community mental health center. I also work with first responders and their families dealing with stress, anxiety, and PTSD.
Not accepting new clients

Kelsey Kathleen Harrold
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My passion is working with preteens, teens, young adults,
couples
/romantic relationships (polyamorous friendly therapist) and families. My approach is client centered, strength based, culturally sensitive and collaborative. I value creating a safe space for exploration and reaching goals. Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to start. Together we can discover and explore your story and where you want it to go.

CoCreative Intimacy, Paul Paiva
Pastoral Counselor, MDiv, MA, Lic EB
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
I'm a
couples
counselor and intimacy/sex coach who can help you with your challenges in communication, conflict, trust/infidelity, and intimacy style differences. In your marriage or long-term relationship, did you have excellent sexual chemistry at the beginning, but after 5, 10, 20+ years the chemistry has waned? Have your efforts to communicate to your
partner
what pleases you been unsuccessful? Is it challenging to integrate your committed journey in faith with your sexuality? Does your
partner
want to be polyamorous, but you are unwilling to accept that? Do you need help navigating an alternative lifestyle?

Katie Stone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals,
couples
and families in a variety of settings including schools and eating disorder treatment centers.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified yoga instructor, my approach towards wellness includes healing through the mind and the body. I incorporate a combination of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you get unstuck from engaging in unhelpful patterns of behavior and learn how to change the way you see yourself and the world. Whether you are struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, low self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, stress or relationship issues, I’m here to help provide you with the tools, awareness, and understanding you need to live the life you want to live.

Margaret Chen, South Bay Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA, AMFT, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Do anxiety, fear, guilt, shame, or anger limit you from relating and living fully? Are you facing adversity, at a crossroads, or worried about yourself or a loved one? Are you feeling disconnected, dissatisfied, and stuck? Do you need individual,
couples
, or family therapy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, know that you are not alone. With courage, compassion, and curiosity, you can adapt, transform, and overcome the circumstances that prevent you from living your best life.
Not accepting new clients

Bryan Sawlsville
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I offer over 20 years' experience in Mental Health and Substance Use treatment services providing direct care across many settings & populations including adults, children, families and
couples
. While my style is based on presenting goals, attention to mindfulness, personal strengths and narratives are strong foundations to our work. I see people as being expert in themselves and want to honor their experiences in life to help guide treatment. I have success working with interpersonal and family issues, trauma, addiction, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting, and crisis intervention.
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If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist or psychologist, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
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