Couples Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

Sometimes you just need someone to talk to, to sort things out--especially when you're confused or feel stuck. I offer a safe space for you to get to the bottom of what's going on and get clearer about what you want, who you are and who you want to be.

I can imagine the strain that sheltering in place must be putting on your relationship. Working on your communication skills and intimate connection is challenging enough when you can go to your favorite yoga class when you need a break - but when you can’t leave the house - it can feel unbearable.

Realizing that you aren’t where you want to be is scary. For many of us, continuing along without changing is likely to result in developing meaningless habits: ruminating, alcohol/substance abuse, unhealthy hookups, too much time with technology, ignoring your work/relationships, etc. Was there a point in your life where you did feel alive, connected and motivated? Or, do you feel that this has eluded you? This is the thing--we can have a picture-perfect life, an incredible resume, a fabulous apartment/home and still feel that lack. We can work more, push more to the point of self-sabotage, anxiety and depression.

Life can be painful and difficult. Intimate relationships can be particularly challenging if you don't have the communication skills needed to express your feelings and resolve conflicts effectively. This can lead to anger, resentment, fear and loneliness. Over time, intimacy and sexual connection will often suffer due to these feelings. Therapy can help you sort through and understand the challenges you're facing, and identify solutions that work for you. With the proper support, things can get better.

Taking the first step toward your healing requires courage and I acknowledge the effort you have put forth. Perhaps you have reached a point where you need more awareness in order to deal with your present circumstances. I am a clinical psychologist with several years of experience working with adults, adolescents, and couples . I provide in-depth therapy where we both can begin to explore the underlying causes of your emotional symptoms. I view my role as a psychologist as one who guides you through the healing process. I believe that in order for this to occur, respect, safety, understanding and awareness must be present.

I am currently accepting new clients. Making meaningful changes in life can be difficult. We tend to stick to what’s familiar, sometimes leaving us stuck in places we no longer want to be. The path towards healing and growth can sometimes be overwhelming and confusing. I believe that often, the answer is already within us, but we may need guidance to view life through a new lens. I’d like to walk with you on your journey of expansion. I am here to help you access your potential and develop the tools you need to have more fulfilling relationships with yourself and others.

I know the joy, frustration, elation, boredom, rage, fear and courage of being a parent, step parent, and partner . I know how it changes a person and how hard that change can be-- stretching and growing is painful at times, and well worth it. Working through past pain, that we continue to hold onto, is instrumental in freeing ourselves from it. Breathwork is awesome for this! I offer group classes every Sunday at 4:00. I support clients making art in session and out, in order to explore unconscious feelings, memories and intentions. I love working with teenagers and others going through big life changes who want the support.

My work enables the client to become aware of emotions and resources as they learn techniques for self-management, communication & resourcefulness. Building emotional resilience is key towards achieving a balanced life. I work with the conscious & subconscious mind, while helping gain self-awareness to understand that self-limiting behaviors are caused by thoughts, feelings & beliefs of which you may be unaware. I help build awareness & empowerment during your journey. The motivations and process of therapy are unique to each individual. My practice includes work with individuals, couples , families, children, geriatrics, & groups.

Do you want to save your marriage or wondering if you should stay or go? Are you staying in your marriage for all the wrong reasons? Are you getting divorced and don't know what to do? Do you need help with your children and co-parenting? Then the Divorce Doctor has a prescription for you. We help our clients have a Better Marriage, a Better Divorce and become Better Parents. Our prescription for whatever you are going through will allow you to focus on what is most important - the emotional well-being of you and your children.

* COUPLES COUNSELING * Currently providing Telehealth services. Are you and your partner in a stuck place? Are you having difficulty navigating around the same conversation or disagreement? Are you working toward recovery from an infidelity? I work with couples and individuals in Modern Love, a place that asks a lot of relationship. I'm an active and collaborative therapist who works to move clients past the comforts of what is known and into the possibilities of the unknown. I work with couples across the fluid spectrum, and in monogamist and consensual non-monogamy relationships.

Yearning for expansion? Conflict getting in the way of intimacy? Complex trauma? Overwhelmed by painful feelings & unhelpful behaviors? Judging yourself? I have been there too & it’s hard. Your intuition & intention to feel better have led you here; you can be proud of that. I draw on my personal experiences, professional wisdom, & multi-dimensional awareness to help you identify, cultivate, & capitalize on your inherent strengths to manifest energetic wellbeing, behavioral balance, & interpersonal harmony. I believe in you, your ability to heal & to create relational satisfaction with yourself & your current &/or future partner (s).

My approach to therapy is rooted in a belief that change is possible. Most of my clients come to me because something in their lives isn't working. Whether the problem is familial, romantic, professional, emotional, or even existential, I find it usually comes down to a matter of relationship. How are we relating to the things that cause us to suffer? When we understand these relationships and the parts we play in them, we are free to make different choices, and to experience our lives, ourselves, and our loves in richer, more fulfilling ways.

Call me to schedule a free consultation to determine if we are a therapeutic match. My practice includes working with individuals, families, and couples who are deal with relationship challenges, grief and loss issues, developmental stage challenges, and those who simply need help dealing with past life events. My aim is to help empower individuals to be self efficient.

If we have learned anything from the pandemic, it is that we all need and thrive in relationships. Therapy is an important tool for developing and nurturing positive relationships, both with others and with yourself. Using my training as a marriage and family therapist, my life experiences and love of people, I foster a safe, warm, non-judgmental environment. I believe that it is not the challenges or traumas that form us, but how we respond to them. Collaboratively we can build resiliency as we discover and heal the obstacles that interfere with you having a deeper, more meaningful life.

People thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and connection to themselves and others. Most people come to see me when something is missing from their lives, be it purpose, connection, or both. Depression and/or anxiety may be at work. Anger or grief could consume more of their time and focus. Others feel stagnant, confused, expressing a lack of motivation and self-worth. What's common among those I see is that their relationships are impacted. Finding a safe place to explore your current struggles is possible in therapy. To achieve the meaningful changes you desire, seeking professional help is an effective option.

As a Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist at Root to Rise Therapy, I specialize in working with couples and individuals to navigate relationship connection and communication issues, and to overcome anxiety, grief, and self-esteem challenges. I believe that a therapeutic relationship based in acceptance and unconditional positive regard fosters the healing process. I hold an Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused perspective while working with couples and adults to promote increased self-awareness, self-compassion, a deeper relationship with oneself, and greater emotional security with loved ones.

Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.

Best Life Therapy is a premier tele-therapy practice offering virtual therapy, assessment, consultation, and other services to individuals, couples , families, in Los Angeles and throughout California. At Best Life Therapy our clinicians can help you to cope with changes while gaining insight, enhancing communication, improving self-concept, and meeting your goals. Whether issues you are facing are due to relationships, mental illness, addictions, trauma, or of another nature, we will be able to support you in setting goals, changing your thinking, and helping you to make your life better, one step at a time.

I am accepting new patients during the Covid-19 crisis via Telemedicine as the need for mental health support is stronger today than ever. My style is grounded in empathy, listening, and compassion, with a dash of humor central to build a trusting alliance. I work with adults and couples ; my doctoral project focused on treating violent couples in highly conflictual relationships in a conjoint setting examining the role of aggression, and masochism in relationships. Another area of my expertise is working with individuals and families who are strugglings with addiction and addiction-related predicaments.

I'm told I'm warm, down to earth, and that I have a good sense of humor. I specialize in helping people to melt obstacles and to fulfill their potential. I believe therapy has to show results. I see both individuals and couples . My approach combines Positive Psychology and CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), with mindfulness and a powerful mix of the best approaches known to modern psychology. I take an uplifting holistic approach.