Couples Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

When thinking of the population I wanted to work with most, it was people like me that spoke to me most: men who have struggled to feel, struggled expressing their feelings & feeling comfortable and safe enough to do so with their friends, family, partner or loved ones. Life is beautiful, but it can be incredibly challenging at times. It's important to be able to talk about life's struggles and challenges with someone.

I come from a psychodynamic perspective and bring somatic tools, EMDR training and mindfulness practice to the healing space. I offer a warm, open heart and deeply curious, intuitive mind, utilizing the therapeutic relationship to foster safe healing.

Many have lives where we wear many hats; home, career, relationships, family, and it can become overwhelming. When life adds stressors, it can make managing the hats difficult. I work with clients to take control of their lives by learning to set boundaries and discover the best versions of themselves, no matter what life has handed them in their pasts or in the present. My goal is for each person to learn why they are the way they are, learn how to progress through life, choose different paths, change patterns and behaviors to find a hopeful, peaceful sense of self.

My approach to therapy is based on developing strong relationships with my clients. My style is informal, warm, and direct and my aim is to provide a safe and non-judgmental, yet challenging environment that encourages increased self-awareness and growth. The way we work together will depend on which avenue most effectively addresses your goals.

Sometimes, we feel overwhelmed, discouraged, angry or confused. Managing these feelings can be isolating and lonely. Through Narrative Therapy, I invite my clients to engage in an active, collaborative process. Together, we seek to author life stories of hope and resilience. I believe that each of us possesses inner strengths, and that a therapeutic partnership can help tap into those resources. My goal is to nurture a relationship in which clients feel respected and supported. I work with adults 20+ in individual, couple, and family sessions. It would be a privilege to accompany you on your journey of reclaiming possibility.

Are you sad or stressed all the time? Constantly doubting yourself or unable to have a peaceful day? Have you tried and failed to free yourself from addictions or unwanted behaviors? Do you find yourself getting triggered or resentful towards your partner ? Do you want to feel happy, joyous, and at ease? I strive to empower individuals and couples to identify their inherent strengths, improve the quality of their connections, develop new relationship skills, and implement conflict resolution strategies.

Sometimes we feel alone and confused in our lives. Our world does not always feel safe to express authentically and be ourselves. Social, environmental, work, and political aspects in our lives are both influential to our well-being and confusing to navigate. I offer a safe container to explore your inner Self and external identity. Whether you are experiencing, traumatic memory, racial or sexual identity oppression, abuse, anxiety, depression, burnout, addiction, helplessness, or relationship stressors, I Can Help you through the darkness at hand. Allow me to be your ally on your mental health journey.

Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, major life stressors. Our clients are smart, capable people struggling despite their best efforts. They have held themselves together just well enough for years, but then they reach a tipping point and know they need the help of an expert. Through individual therapy, couples therapy or group therapy, we help them better understand themselves and how to get what they need out of life.

I will help you with trauma somatically, and coach you through 1st gen issues, relationship issues, and LGBTQ+ issues. I will encourage AND challenge you. You see, change improves our quality of life and requires time and effort. Through a collaborative and strengths-based approach, we will work together to create that change. Learn how to build healthy, secure relationships with yourself and others. We will draw insightful connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Increase self-awareness and inner calm with effective coping and problem-solving skills. You deserve a balanced and peaceful life: so let’s get to work!

Only one couples therapy opening currently. Many of us carry our emotional wounds in our bodies and only when we create a connection between the mind and the body can we feel whole again. I utilize a blend of therapeutic techniques in order to create a safe connection within the body and mind. When you are in connection with your whole self you are then equipped to heal your relationship with others and the planet. I help clients struggling with sexual trauma, grief, codependency, physical discomfort, depression, and relationship challenges.

My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgemental. Drawing from evidence-based techniques, I strive to help clients utilize their strengths and improve their coping. While I work with a broad range of mental health conditions, my particular areas of specialty include anxiety, OCD, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, and stress for high performers. I also work with couples to foster communication and enhance relationship satisfaction. I am passionate about helping patients understand their cognitive changes and cope after a diagnosis. I also conduct cognitive rehabilitation and caregiver support.

Feeling stuck? Whether you’ve worked with a few therapists, or have never been to therapy before… if things don’t seem to be improving in your life, it may be time to try something new. Are you looking for someone to help you gain practical, actionable skills, to become more self-aligned, grounded, empowered, and consistently supported with sessions tailored to you and your unique journey rather than getting lost in an often re-traumatizing, pathologizing merry-go-round of disconnected, distracted, rushed, or generic sessions? Then definitely take THIS opportunity for change! This could be your season of new beginnings!

Do you find that you have difficulty trusting others and it's started to affect your relationships? Have you been isolating more and struggle to find motivation and interest in your normal activities? Perhaps your mood has changed or you feel more fearful and worried. These experiences can have a huge impact on your daily life and are incredibly hard to manage on your own. If this sounds like you and you're ready for change, I can offer specific tools and strategies to help you work towards what's important to you.

Licensed in both California and Connecticut - Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach. Living life to the fullest is an adventure. It takes courage to go forward, to harness the power within. This is where Psychotherapy and Life Coaching meet. This is an opportunity to help you make smart choices and assist you in finding a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. I am available to help you reach your personal and professional goals. I have studied mindfulness and work with clients who want to know more about it and embrace it. I look forward to hearing from you.

Do you feel stuck, frozen? Do you feel reactive, out of control? Dysfunctional within your relationships? Or perhaps just far away from the person you used to be? Therapy can help with all of these issues, but many clients say it is hardest to take the first step. I offer a safe environment and warm presence to help you ease into what will be a transformative journey. I work using a radical, trauma-informed lens to help you feel more empowered, to help you recognize yourself again.

There's a desire to express helpless and repressed feelings. You need help sorting out the confusion and alleviating the fears. You've managed well enough on your own, but don't want to anymore. You want support. You need it. Tired of holding in your feelings, you want to acknowledge and talk about them, even though there's a part of you that's afraid. Doing "all the right things" has worked at times, but has it, really? You're now sick and tired, feeling alone, and darned if you do or don't. Aligning with your core values has become important. Striving to break free from who you think you should be is becoming what you're seeking.

Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.