Couples Counseling Therapists in El Segundo, CA

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I'm a couples counselor and intimacy/sexuality coach who can help you with your challenges in communication, conflict, trust/infidelity, and intimacy style differences. I also work with divorcing individuals with child custody and legal challenges. 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?

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.

Are you feeling exhausted with organizing your life ? Does you find it hard to focus at work or in your relationships because you feel burned out ? Stress can make it hard to get up each day as well finding the energy to connect with others. Whether you’re a new parent feeling stressed out with taking care of your baby, trying to move on from a break-up, having trouble connecting with your partner , feeling irritated from too many responsibilities in your life , daily stressors can make us feel like things are never going to get better. It can feel very heavy to carry our emotions.

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.

Are you experiencing anxiety or depression due to uncertainty around health and finances, along with loss of social interaction. COVID-19 is impacting and reshaping daily life for everyone around the world. Unfortunately at a time when social support is needed most, it is required that we distance ourselves from our friends and family. Utilizing Somatic and Mindfulness techniques, along with talk therapy, I will work collaboratively with you to implement wellness skills that promote a sense of connection and well-being.

I believe in a collaborative and non-pathologizing stance that centers people as agentive in their lives. My therapeutic approach is guided by Narrative Therapy, Feminist, and Poststructural Theory. I am a poly-friendly and LGBTQ+ affirming provider. I aim to cultivate a respectful and dignifying environment for one to feel witnessed and supported.