Couples Counseling Therapists in Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA
Madeleine Olson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
3 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I use humor, honesty, perception, and compassion to create the space that will help us access the most lively and generative core of your self that is often overshadowed by relationship struggles, trauma, and other life transitions.
I believe that everyone possesses a unique voice that deserves to be heard, nourished, and supported. Each person is different in their own way and this uniqueness needs to shape the space we create for our work.
I use humor, honesty, perception, and compassion to create the space that will help us access the most lively and generative core of your self that is often overshadowed by relationship struggles, trauma, and other life transitions.
I believe that everyone possesses a unique voice that deserves to be heard, nourished, and supported. Each person is different in their own way and this uniqueness needs to shape the space we create for our work.
I have a particular interest in exploring with you your early childhood attachments and how they could be influencing your life and relationships today.
Welcome. I'm glad you're here - because being here means that you are proactively taking a step toward healing and growing. You are stepping up to challenge yourself to do emotional work that can lead you to a more fulfilling and content life. This is already a strength of yours that you possess. Now take the next step and let's connect. Whatever your life's story is, we will explore it, acknowledge it, and then defy it by giving you the power to write what comes next.
I have a particular interest in exploring with you your early childhood attachments and how they could be influencing your life and relationships today.
Welcome. I'm glad you're here - because being here means that you are proactively taking a step toward healing and growing. You are stepping up to challenge yourself to do emotional work that can lead you to a more fulfilling and content life. This is already a strength of yours that you possess. Now take the next step and let's connect. Whatever your life's story is, we will explore it, acknowledge it, and then defy it by giving you the power to write what comes next.
I am a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin, with experience supporting children (ages 4 to 18), young adults, parents, couples, and individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and play therapy. I tailor these methods to empower clients—children, adults, and couples alike—to overcome life’s challenges and move toward meaningful change.
I am a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Mandarin, with experience supporting children (ages 4 to 18), young adults, parents, couples, and individuals facing emotional and behavioral challenges.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based techniques such as Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and play therapy. I tailor these methods to empower clients—children, adults, and couples alike—to overcome life’s challenges and move toward meaningful change.
Gaetano Scognamillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
In addition to symptom relief and greater self-understanding, my clients often note a higher level of self-esteem, improved relationships, effective functioning, and an overall sense of well-being.
Whether you are looking to eliminate specific symptoms or to grow in a more general way, finding a therapist with whom you can talk comfortably is essential. Please feel free to call me with questions or to arrange a consultation.
In addition to symptom relief and greater self-understanding, my clients often note a higher level of self-esteem, improved relationships, effective functioning, and an overall sense of well-being.
Whether you are looking to eliminate specific symptoms or to grow in a more general way, finding a therapist with whom you can talk comfortably is essential. Please feel free to call me with questions or to arrange a consultation.
Paul Backlund
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA , AMFT
2 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
I am experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community: Trans, adolescents, addiction, grief, couples, parents, and families.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. So why therapy now? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Problems only survive when they are supported by particular beliefs and principles. This can feel like a relentless need to escape a moment that never ends. Exploring the details and effects of these obstacles will help lead to different outcomes not yet discovered.
I am experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community: Trans, adolescents, addiction, grief, couples, parents, and families.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. So why therapy now? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Problems only survive when they are supported by particular beliefs and principles. This can feel like a relentless need to escape a moment that never ends. Exploring the details and effects of these obstacles will help lead to different outcomes not yet discovered.
I enjoy working with men and couples wanting help with improving intimacy and relationship to feelings.
I am a relational therapist with psychodynamic roots, & I prioritize our relationship health as a pathway for our therapeutic process to grow. I will work to improve awareness of unconscious behaviors by staying curious about your past which can help you better relate to any obstacles you're facing now. Having curiosity offers you your strongest resiliency.
I enjoy working with men and couples wanting help with improving intimacy and relationship to feelings.
I am a relational therapist with psychodynamic roots, & I prioritize our relationship health as a pathway for our therapeutic process to grow. I will work to improve awareness of unconscious behaviors by staying curious about your past which can help you better relate to any obstacles you're facing now. Having curiosity offers you your strongest resiliency.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming. I have a passion for and expertise in supporting late-diagnosis autistic and ADHD teens/adults, those who are questioning possible neurodivergence, partners/ spouses of neurodivergent people, individuals needing support as they’re navigating caregiving and parenting.
You might be going through a difficult life transition, experiencing relationship problems, or feeling overwhelmed and unable manage your stress.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming. I have a passion for and expertise in supporting late-diagnosis autistic and ADHD teens/adults, those who are questioning possible neurodivergence, partners/ spouses of neurodivergent people, individuals needing support as they’re navigating caregiving and parenting.
Suzannah Weiss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MPS, AMFT, CSE, Sex Edu
4 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90005
My specialties are sexuality, couples’ therapy, and neurodiversity.
I bring my multifaceted expertise as a women’s nonfiction author, sex educator, birth doula, psychedelics journalist, and model to help women with mysterious health issues, sex workers, people struggling with body image, and those integrating medicine journeys. Clients appreciate that I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener and offer concrete solutions.
My specialties are sexuality, couples’ therapy, and neurodiversity.
I bring my multifaceted expertise as a women’s nonfiction author, sex educator, birth doula, psychedelics journalist, and model to help women with mysterious health issues, sex workers, people struggling with body image, and those integrating medicine journeys. Clients appreciate that I am a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener and offer concrete solutions.
Victor S Zachariou
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
1 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
My clinical experience includes working with young adults, adults in recovery, LGBTQ community, couples, families & people with varying religious beliefs & backgrounds (especially those of the Christian faith).
I provide support for individuals navigating challenges such as grief and loss, trauma, guilt and shame, self-awareness and acceptance, and emotional dysregulation. I believe that these experiences, while difficult, can be powerful opportunities for transformation when approached with care and intentionality.
My clinical experience includes working with young adults, adults in recovery, LGBTQ community, couples, families & people with varying religious beliefs & backgrounds (especially those of the Christian faith).
I provide support for individuals navigating challenges such as grief and loss, trauma, guilt and shame, self-awareness and acceptance, and emotional dysregulation. I believe that these experiences, while difficult, can be powerful opportunities for transformation when approached with care and intentionality.
Sarah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BS, MS, AMFT, APCC
8 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. I value candid communication—come as you are. Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I draw from multiple modalities to curate a supportive atmosphere, and strive to ensure you are seen and heard. Healing is multifaceted and unique to everyone, I want to make sure your therapy experience reflects that. Connection is my priority.
Sometimes therapy can feel a little too formal. I value candid communication—come as you are. Whether you're grieving a loss, sharing a trauma, opening up about intimacy, or breaking relational cycles, they’re part of your life, and you deserve to share how you’ve experienced them. I draw from multiple modalities to curate a supportive atmosphere, and strive to ensure you are seen and heard. Healing is multifaceted and unique to everyone, I want to make sure your therapy experience reflects that. Connection is my priority.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
I believe the relationship between therapist and client is essential in understanding the underlying issues affecting one's obstacles to personal growth and happiness. It is my goal to provide a calm space and safe relationship towards that end. Working with adults, young adults and families for more than 20 years has given me a breadth of experience that I bring to the therapeutic relationship. I have particular experience with early trauma and PTSD; depression/anxiety; life transitions; addiction related symptoms; and, relationship issues.
For some it is to work through their anxiety and depression, and for others it is to work through their current struggles with relationships, parenting, career or loss of a loved one.
I have worked with individuals, adolescents, couples and families from various backgrounds and cultures. My practice includes issues ranging from anxiety, self-esteem and depression to life transitions, infertility, adoption, postpartum and parenting issues to illness and bereavement.
For some it is to work through their anxiety and depression, and for others it is to work through their current struggles with relationships, parenting, career or loss of a loved one.
I have worked with individuals, adolescents, couples and families from various backgrounds and cultures. My practice includes issues ranging from anxiety, self-esteem and depression to life transitions, infertility, adoption, postpartum and parenting issues to illness and bereavement.
Narrative Practice for Creative Action by
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
6 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90036
I view my job as reflecting the intriguing aspects of you, revealed in the important stories of your life. In this cooperative process, therapy is most effective when we explore the novel aspects of your life. You have made some tough decisions and interesting leaps. We should celebrate those and deconstruct how building your world has been possible. Looking out with a more panoramic view could often lead you to more potential choices. Living by your principles is the intention here. If you’re seeking a space where your stories will be honored and not pathologized, I’d be honored to connect with you.
I view my job as reflecting the intriguing aspects of you, revealed in the important stories of your life. In this cooperative process, therapy is most effective when we explore the novel aspects of your life. You have made some tough decisions and interesting leaps. We should celebrate those and deconstruct how building your world has been possible. Looking out with a more panoramic view could often lead you to more potential choices. Living by your principles is the intention here. If you’re seeking a space where your stories will be honored and not pathologized, I’d be honored to connect with you.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
I work with those having difficulty in their relationships, being single, career-related issues and life transitions.
I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I have a deep respect for those who come into my office and want to look at issues that can often be very painful and challenging. We all have areas that we struggle with at different times. I provide a very compassionate approach, one that will help you gain insight into what gets in the way of you having a fuller, healthier and happier life.
I work with those having difficulty in their relationships, being single, career-related issues and life transitions.
I am dedicated to helping others improve the quality of their lives. I have a deep respect for those who come into my office and want to look at issues that can often be very painful and challenging. We all have areas that we struggle with at different times. I provide a very compassionate approach, one that will help you gain insight into what gets in the way of you having a fuller, healthier and happier life.
It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to begin the therapy process. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and connected space that promotes exploration, insight, and new possibilities. Through our work together, we will strive to gain a deeper understanding and skills to help you reach your therapeutic goals. With support, encouragement and guidance we will build a relationship that will facilitate the meaningful changes you are seeking.
It takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage to begin the therapy process. My goal is to work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, non-judgmental and connected space that promotes exploration, insight, and new possibilities. Through our work together, we will strive to gain a deeper understanding and skills to help you reach your therapeutic goals. With support, encouragement and guidance we will build a relationship that will facilitate the meaningful changes you are seeking.
I specialize in guiding clients through life transitions of all hues - be it career shifts, changes in relationships, grief, or the profound journey into parenthood.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles. You are on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
I specialize in guiding clients through life transitions of all hues - be it career shifts, changes in relationships, grief, or the profound journey into parenthood.
I am not a typical therapist. I see myself as a co-author, witness, helpful ally, collaborator and useful resource. Rather than taking a role as an “expert” by making assumptions or interpretations about your life, I love to use skillful conversation and artful question-asking to help you get past obstacles. You are on this page because you have strength in you, you have desire in you and you have healing in you. You are the main character in your own life. Therapy can either help or hinder the development of this character as someone powerful, capable and whole.
Scott Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, SEP
4 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90004
My own 8-year journey through fertility treatments with my partner has provided me with a unique understanding of the invisibility and profound lack of support that men commonly experience in response to this issue.
Welcome. If you’re longing for deeper connection—with yourself, your body, your purpose, or the world around you—I'm here to help. My own healing journey and professional work have shown me the profound impact of somatic therapy to renew both mind and body, fostering a sense of wholeness and interconnectedness. You are the expert on your own life. Through my work as a somatic practitioner and narrative therapist, we’ll focus on your values and aspirations rather than on societal expectations.
My own 8-year journey through fertility treatments with my partner has provided me with a unique understanding of the invisibility and profound lack of support that men commonly experience in response to this issue.
Welcome. If you’re longing for deeper connection—with yourself, your body, your purpose, or the world around you—I'm here to help. My own healing journey and professional work have shown me the profound impact of somatic therapy to renew both mind and body, fostering a sense of wholeness and interconnectedness. You are the expert on your own life. Through my work as a somatic practitioner and narrative therapist, we’ll focus on your values and aspirations rather than on societal expectations.
While I enjoy working with all clients, I specialize in serving artists and creatives, couples and non-monogamous partnerships, members of the queer community, and individuals with chronic pain and/or illness.
Power in therapy starts with the creative collaboration between you and your therapist. I cultivate warmth, playfulness, and compassion in the therapy space. I aim to learn where you want to go, tap into the strengths and tools you already have to create the path forward together. My approach blends trauma-responsive practices with an abolitionist framework, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Somatic Processing, and Narrative therapy.
While I enjoy working with all clients, I specialize in serving artists and creatives, couples and non-monogamous partnerships, members of the queer community, and individuals with chronic pain and/or illness.
Power in therapy starts with the creative collaboration between you and your therapist. I cultivate warmth, playfulness, and compassion in the therapy space. I aim to learn where you want to go, tap into the strengths and tools you already have to create the path forward together. My approach blends trauma-responsive practices with an abolitionist framework, drawing from Internal Family Systems, Somatic Processing, and Narrative therapy.
Leigh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, BFA, AMFT
5 Endorsed
Mid Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA 90010
I specialize in working with couples & individuals who navigate the exhausting burdens of “being right”, “getting it right” & discerning between that which leads to the deeper sense of connection we all crave & that which keeps up seemingly stuck in the endless cycle & illusion of separation.
My clinical approach is grounded in over two decades of experience integrating somatic modalities & mindfulness supported by an eclectic mix of theoretic knowledge. I invite a collaborative approach - employing modern skills & technology, our collective wisdom, relentless curiosity & a strong-willed process committed to working hard & healing holistically.
I specialize in working with couples & individuals who navigate the exhausting burdens of “being right”, “getting it right” & discerning between that which leads to the deeper sense of connection we all crave & that which keeps up seemingly stuck in the endless cycle & illusion of separation.
My clinical approach is grounded in over two decades of experience integrating somatic modalities & mindfulness supported by an eclectic mix of theoretic knowledge. I invite a collaborative approach - employing modern skills & technology, our collective wisdom, relentless curiosity & a strong-willed process committed to working hard & healing holistically.
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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.