Couples Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

When sexual issues and harmful behaviors seize control of our lives, it’s easy to lose our sense of self and feel untethered. Depression, anxiety and substance abuse often follow. Toxic shame can overwhelm us. I support my clients as they work through sex addiction, porn addiction, intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction, as well as the trauma which so often lies beneath. I also help couples as they navigate the challenges of infidelity, non-monogamous relationships and general disconnection.

As human beings, we are shaped by our history as well as our desires. Sometimes we are guided into lightness and freedom, other times onto paths that might keep us misaligned. Through therapy we can explore and process your life deeper through a collaborative relationship in which I can help you "go down the rabbit hole" and come out with the knowledge you want to empower yourself to live a balanced life where you feel the wellness of your being and the stress you have felt can be transformed into experiences that have taught you instead of hinder you.

The process of finding a therapist can often be a daunting first step, and it can be difficult to know who to trust and who can help. A good fit with a therapist includes a feeling of safety and a belief that your therapist has the ability to help you. Clients who find themselves at home in my practice are people who experience chronic depression or anxiety, individuals with a history of family wounding (abuse, DV, neglect), individuals with relationship issues, couples with difficulty resolving arguments, teens in crisis, and those feeling stuck or in transition.

Hi there, and welcome! Are you looking for a personalized touch to therapy? A therapist with experience, expertise, but doesn't feel "stuffy" or unrelatable? Then I'm here for you! I truly believe that therapy doesnt have to be a chore -- it can be an enjoyable part of your day and something to look forward to. I pride myself in being relatable and humorous, as well as warm, knowledgable, and understanding.

I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.

My focus is to help clients become aware of their inner strengths and capabilities. I provide a neutral safe space, listen to your concerns, and customize a treatment plan to help you reach your goals and achieve balance. I strive to help you heal and grow from your struggles and pain in order to move forward to where you want to be in your life. I provide individual, couples , group, and family therapy. My specialities include depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, social skills, and autism spectrum.

For more than 25 years I have worked with individuals and couples to transform fear, despair, problematic beliefs and troubling behaviors into opportunities for personal growth. My warm personal style and many years of professional training and experience create a safe environment to explore your difficulties. My goal is to help you to expand your possibilities, to realize a more authentic way of living, and to build more fulfilling personal relationships. By understanding the feelings that accompany the behaviors that trouble you, we can break the cycle of hopelessness.

I work to empower my clients when they having difficulty so they can move on to achieve their goals. From the safe and confidential setting of my office, I work in a positive and supportive way with each client to assist him/her in gaining insights into challenging issues. In addition to helping clients decrease depression, anxiety, and stress, I enjoy helping couples with relationship issues, providing mindfulness skills, enhancing creativity, and assisting clients in coping with trauma/PTSD. I have experience with clients with bipolar issues, addictions, and abuse.

Are you looking for a supportive space to explore thoughts, process feelings, create a plan for lasting change and live the kind of life you want? No matter what you've been through or what your current circumstances are, you have deep strength, resiliency and the capacity to change. Whether you're dealing with trauma or anxiety, struggling with relationships, sex and intimacy or trying to cope using addictive/compulsive behaviors - there is help and hope. Is now the time for you to begin?

The decision to seek therapy can sometimes be a difficult one. However, the challenges that motivate us towards change can often become opportunities to create a deeper awareness of who we are, and who we are striving to become. I truly believe we grow in connection to others, it’s in these relationships we often learn the most about ourselves. It is hard to look at ourselves from another person’s perspective and to see ourselves in ways that we haven’t before. It can be messy work, but it can also be truly liberating and rewarding. .

You know it's time to reevaluate your relationship. Something's changed. There's more bickering between you until disagreements explode. There's more confusion and doubts as time goes on. She wonders if he loves her. He wonders if she supports him. The more pain you feel, the more stuck you are, and the more you want to resolve the issues. But you don't know how to communicate with each other. Communication seems so hard. How can I reach them, you're thinking, without ruining the day? How do I make this work? All you know is that you still want this relationship, you want to see if it's worth saving, and you don't want to give up.

Therapy is an opportunity to gain objectivity and insight to what is working and what isn't working. Using a strength based approach, I support individuals, couples and families who are challenged with; relationships, career, parenting, depression, anxiety or substance use. I understand how daunting it can be to enact change. It takes support, strategy and a safe space to flush out ideas and process feelings. I have over 30 years of experience and have cultivated a unique and effective intuitive style as a therapist that only comes with practical knowledge and years of application .

Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel anxious, depressed, or trapped in the chaos of negative thoughts, but don't know how to change? Are you unfulfilled in your relationships? These struggles may keep you awake at night, searching for a way to feel more overall peace and well being. Traumatic experiences make it difficult to break through pain and hopelessness, and may be leading you to self-destructive patterns. Your pain and emotional suffering is bearable when you share it.

As a certified psychoanalyst, I specialize in treating teens and adults who struggle with depression; intense anxiety; obsessive-compulsive symptoms including invasive, disturbing thoughts; intolerable, painful emotions; high-conflict relationships; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; substance and/or alcohol abuse; eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Our collaboration strives to help you find internal harmony. My method of investigation of the mind is designed to help you gain clarity in your thinking, achieve emotional containment and experience self-empowerment.

The natural ebb and flow of life can keep us flowing between a state of connection & disconnection to our authentic selves. Often times, the disconnection sparks the desire to seek therapy, subsequently leading to an inward journey back to the Self. I would feel honored to be part of your journey. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is based on the idea that wisdom lives within all of us. My hope is to help you tap into & live from that place of connection to your own unique inner compass. I utilize mindfulness, somatic, narrative, CBT & family systems theoretical frameworks to help you create & lead a more fulfilling life.

In choosing a therapist, it's important that you feel that you and the therapist are a good match. You want to feel heard, understood and confident that the therapist can help you reach your goals. I invite you to meet with me to see if I am the right therapist for you. My approach is collaborative, practical, and integrates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness interventions to provide relief from anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also help people with life transitions, relationships, work stressors and family life.

Are you feeling anxious or sad? Are you experiencing conflict with family members? Do you wish you could increase your self-esteem? I'm a compassionate therapist, who treats a wide variety of issues that affect your growth, functioning and relationships; each client is unique. I employ an eclectic approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a framework. Together we will work to collaboratively set goals, and then look at ways your thoughts and actions effect your feelings and behaviors. My office provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to help you develop the skills necessary to achieve independence and empowerment.

I am here to help you embrace your authenticity and find liberation from stories, patterns, habits and ways of being that don't fit who you want to be. I am passionate about working with young adults navigating adulthood and transitioning into life beyond families of origin; folks healing from racial trauma and minority stress; and couples and partners looking for better communication, security, and connection. I am especially drawn to working with LGBTQ+ adolescents and young adults embracing queerness and supporting other white, cis men to cultivate their own vulnerable, feminist masculinity and allyship.

Are you looking for a therapist who understands boundaries can be terrifying yet necessary to set & enforce? A therapist who can be frank with you when needs be? A therapist who can find a tv show or movie to better convey pretty much any life occurrence? On a serious note, therapy can be hard but necessary maintenance of the mind, and thought it’s it shouldn’t be taken lightly it doesn’t have to be daunting either. Over the past 4 yrs I’ve gained experience working with diverse communities of color, genders identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations in both TX & CA.

Mission: To provide clients throughout the So-Cal region with high-quality teletherapy at affordable prices so you can change your life, overcome the challenges you face, and become the person you want to be. I incorporates various services and specialties tailored for individuals and couples appointments. Services offered include (but are not limited to): Adolescence, Trauma, Depression and Anxiety, Academic and other school problems, Relationship problems, Personal growth in the workplace, & Grief counseling.