Marriage Counseling Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander Gilburd
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT , LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am dual licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.
I work alongside all my clients, collaboratively developing goals that matter to them. I have an extensive background in community mental health and have helped individuals cope with symptoms related to their chronic mental illness, as well as those suffering from Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety and Depression. I also have years of experience working with Autistic children and young adults, as well as their families. In addition, I absolutely love helping couples and families work on improving their communication!
I am dual licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor.
I work alongside all my clients, collaboratively developing goals that matter to them. I have an extensive background in community mental health and have helped individuals cope with symptoms related to their chronic mental illness, as well as those suffering from Substance Use Disorders, Anxiety and Depression. I also have years of experience working with Autistic children and young adults, as well as their families. In addition, I absolutely love helping couples and families work on improving their communication!
My name is Mya Painter, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience dedicated to helping folks find the preferred stories of their lives.
As an LMFT with 20+ years of experience devoted to working with folks throughout the lifespan, I help clients find the preferred stories of their lives. A collaborative, open & all-inclusive spirit is the one you will find in my therapy room, where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated and a warm & welcoming space awaits.
My name is Mya Painter, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience dedicated to helping folks find the preferred stories of their lives.
As an LMFT with 20+ years of experience devoted to working with folks throughout the lifespan, I help clients find the preferred stories of their lives. A collaborative, open & all-inclusive spirit is the one you will find in my therapy room, where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated and a warm & welcoming space awaits.
My clients find me during various times in life: young adulthood, transition into working world/career, partnership/ marriage, becoming a parent, transitions through parenting, mothering, mid-life, peri/menopause, loss, grief & aging.
The tools I offer depend on my clients' specific needs & can include: talk therapy, meditation, mindfulness, writing, yoga, movement, nature healing, energy healing & more. My specialties lie within my life experiences: anxiety, depression, identity as an empath, high sensitivity, eating disorders, panic attacks, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife & aging.
My clients find me during various times in life: young adulthood, transition into working world/career, partnership/ marriage, becoming a parent, transitions through parenting, mothering, mid-life, peri/menopause, loss, grief & aging.
The tools I offer depend on my clients' specific needs & can include: talk therapy, meditation, mindfulness, writing, yoga, movement, nature healing, energy healing & more. My specialties lie within my life experiences: anxiety, depression, identity as an empath, high sensitivity, eating disorders, panic attacks, pregnancy, parenthood, midlife & aging.
Hello, my name is Kate James and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
I often utilize personality psychology, which provides specific, in-depth information to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of who you are at your core, creating awareness of your patterns and ways of interacting in the world. This provides valuable insight into your daily life, relationships with others, and the relationship with yourself.
Hello, my name is Kate James and I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist.
I often utilize personality psychology, which provides specific, in-depth information to assist you in gaining a deeper understanding of who you are at your core, creating awareness of your patterns and ways of interacting in the world. This provides valuable insight into your daily life, relationships with others, and the relationship with yourself.
My clients struggle with choice paralysis (decision making, completing tasks), career progress (job changes, promotions, quitting), next steps in relationships ( marriage, breakup, family planning), people pleasing (difficulty with saying no, avoiding conflict), and feeling apathetic/dissatisfied with life.
I guide individuals and couples through their awareness, offering direct feedback and actionable strategies. I provide support in executive functioning, awareness, and tools for life transitions involving roles, careers, relationships, and school. As a Korean-American therapist, I understand the cultural impacts and stigmas and help work through them.
My clients struggle with choice paralysis (decision making, completing tasks), career progress (job changes, promotions, quitting), next steps in relationships ( marriage, breakup, family planning), people pleasing (difficulty with saying no, avoiding conflict), and feeling apathetic/dissatisfied with life.
I guide individuals and couples through their awareness, offering direct feedback and actionable strategies. I provide support in executive functioning, awareness, and tools for life transitions involving roles, careers, relationships, and school. As a Korean-American therapist, I understand the cultural impacts and stigmas and help work through them.
My name is Laura Curry, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I teach my clients skills to build their own toolkit and help them navigate through their mental health in order to get to the place they are striving to be. It's the client's session.
My name is Laura Curry, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I teach my clients skills to build their own toolkit and help them navigate through their mental health in order to get to the place they are striving to be. It's the client's session.
Anna Kosoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Art Therapist and I am Play Therapy Certified.
It can be hard growing up in Los Angeles and dealing with the intense pressure of school, family and friends. It's also hard trying to be an adult, working to establish one's self and feel comfortable in saying, "This is who I am, this is who I want to be." We all come through this process with different stories, experiences and perspective. I love to work with families and individuals on this journey. I have over ten years of experience working with families during their deepest moments of pain and confusion, joy and growth. These years of work with a diverse set of people and needs helps to inform my interactions with clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Registered Art Therapist and I am Play Therapy Certified.
It can be hard growing up in Los Angeles and dealing with the intense pressure of school, family and friends. It's also hard trying to be an adult, working to establish one's self and feel comfortable in saying, "This is who I am, this is who I want to be." We all come through this process with different stories, experiences and perspective. I love to work with families and individuals on this journey. I have over ten years of experience working with families during their deepest moments of pain and confusion, joy and growth. These years of work with a diverse set of people and needs helps to inform my interactions with clients.
My name is Jacob, and I take a holistic approach to marriage and family therapy.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply seeking more balance in your life, I am here to help. I focus on creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for you to explore your concerns, build stronger connections with those around you, and develop tools to enhance your overall well-being.
My name is Jacob, and I take a holistic approach to marriage and family therapy.
Whether you’re navigating a difficult relationship, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply seeking more balance in your life, I am here to help. I focus on creating a safe, compassionate, and supportive space for you to explore your concerns, build stronger connections with those around you, and develop tools to enhance your overall well-being.
I am certified in Gottman Level 1 couples counseling as well as Prepare and Enrich for premarital and marital issues/communication.
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
I am certified in Gottman Level 1 couples counseling as well as Prepare and Enrich for premarital and marital issues/communication.
Relationships are one of the most important components of our lives. They bring us happiness and joy but they have their fair share of challenges but sex shouldn't be one of them. When sex issues keep you from maintaining and obtaining healthy relationships than its time to seek support. I specialize in working with couples and individuals who struggle with sexual disorders, infidelity, sex/porn addiction, difficulty with sexual performance and/or arousal.
A California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Art Therapist (ATR), Clinical Eco-Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Holy Fire Reiki Master.
I come from diverse backgrounds including Native American Mexica, Spanish, and European descent. In California, I provided therapy services in community clinics, schools, after-school programs and homes. I first moved to Hawai’i over a decade ago and am so grateful for online platforms now allowing me to utilizing my CA LMFT license in private practice. My journey has taken me to Europe, Asia, Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands, where I delved into fine art, various healing arts, spirituality, meditation, and indigenous ceremonies to help align you to wisdom’s higher truths.
A California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Art Therapist (ATR), Clinical Eco-Therapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, and Holy Fire Reiki Master.
I come from diverse backgrounds including Native American Mexica, Spanish, and European descent. In California, I provided therapy services in community clinics, schools, after-school programs and homes. I first moved to Hawai’i over a decade ago and am so grateful for online platforms now allowing me to utilizing my CA LMFT license in private practice. My journey has taken me to Europe, Asia, Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands, where I delved into fine art, various healing arts, spirituality, meditation, and indigenous ceremonies to help align you to wisdom’s higher truths.
My name is Laura Langley, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
I describe myself as a "what you see is what you get" therapist. I am direct, compassionate, and nurturing. I work with clients collaboratively to establish goals for therapy.
My name is Laura Langley, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
I describe myself as a "what you see is what you get" therapist. I am direct, compassionate, and nurturing. I work with clients collaboratively to establish goals for therapy.
Meet Our Marriage Counseling Therapists
I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection.
My therapeutic approach is client centered and experiential in nature. Emotional situations from the past and recent relationships are explored with curiosity and creativity to gain deeper access to unresolved traumas. In my sessions, I also take a somatic approach as I believe that the mind, body, spirit, and emotions are interconnected.
I am a bilingual Latinx Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is passionate about creating a space for healing hearts and bodies, through authentic connection.
My therapeutic approach is client centered and experiential in nature. Emotional situations from the past and recent relationships are explored with curiosity and creativity to gain deeper access to unresolved traumas. In my sessions, I also take a somatic approach as I believe that the mind, body, spirit, and emotions are interconnected.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in helping others work past their struggles with anxiety, depression, marital/relational distress, adjustments in life and so much more.
I know therapy can be intimidating and awkward, asking you to share your life with a stranger can be uncomfortable. I want to give you a safe space free of judgment. I am not promising you that I have all the answers but together we can peel back the layers and see what is going on. Not every session has to be serious or draining. I enjoy what I do and I want you to enjoy therapy too. I want to laugh and chat with you about your weekends, the music you like or tv shows your currently binging. Please feel free to reach out!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience in helping others work past their struggles with anxiety, depression, marital/relational distress, adjustments in life and so much more.
I know therapy can be intimidating and awkward, asking you to share your life with a stranger can be uncomfortable. I want to give you a safe space free of judgment. I am not promising you that I have all the answers but together we can peel back the layers and see what is going on. Not every session has to be serious or draining. I enjoy what I do and I want you to enjoy therapy too. I want to laugh and chat with you about your weekends, the music you like or tv shows your currently binging. Please feel free to reach out!
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety Disorders/ OCD, Eating Disorders, and PTSD/Trauma.
I love to work with clients who feel stuck, struggle with high levels of anxiety or perfectionism. I am also passionate about using EMDR to help clients that feel they are not longer attaining growth in traditional talk therapy and desire true lasting change and movement.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Anxiety Disorders/ OCD, Eating Disorders, and PTSD/Trauma.
I love to work with clients who feel stuck, struggle with high levels of anxiety or perfectionism. I am also passionate about using EMDR to help clients that feel they are not longer attaining growth in traditional talk therapy and desire true lasting change and movement.
As a marriage and family therapist associate, I can offer you professional support and guidance in navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles in your life.
Therapy is not just about addressing current difficulties; it is also focused on personal growth and healing. I can help you identify patterns, uncover underlying issues, and develop coping strategies, leading to lasting positive change in your relationships. Seeking therapy is a proactive step towards enhancing your relationships and well-being.
As a marriage and family therapist associate, I can offer you professional support and guidance in navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles in your life.
Therapy is not just about addressing current difficulties; it is also focused on personal growth and healing. I can help you identify patterns, uncover underlying issues, and develop coping strategies, leading to lasting positive change in your relationships. Seeking therapy is a proactive step towards enhancing your relationships and well-being.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California.
I focus on you, the client, and what is happening to you at the moment. In addition to listening to what you're saying, I will make eye contact, watch body language, behavior, and tone of voice to be present with you and help you feel comfortable while you are describing personal situations that cause stress and mental health issues.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California.
I focus on you, the client, and what is happening to you at the moment. In addition to listening to what you're saying, I will make eye contact, watch body language, behavior, and tone of voice to be present with you and help you feel comfortable while you are describing personal situations that cause stress and mental health issues.
As a leading mental health training institution, licensed by the Department of Public Health, our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, licensed Clinical Social Workers and pre-licensed therapists.
Low cost, quality mental health services are available now! Our psychotherapy program is dedicated to help people of all ages resolve issues that interfere with living a fulfilling life. AMCS provides group therapy as well as counseling for individuals, couples and families. Our therapists also provide services to youth and children at local schools and after school programs. AMCS offers both short-term and long-term therapy to meet the needs of those seeking support. Psychiatric services (diagnosing, treatment planning and medication monitoring) are available to clients in ongoing therapy at AMCS.
As a leading mental health training institution, licensed by the Department of Public Health, our staff includes Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapists, licensed Clinical Social Workers and pre-licensed therapists.
Low cost, quality mental health services are available now! Our psychotherapy program is dedicated to help people of all ages resolve issues that interfere with living a fulfilling life. AMCS provides group therapy as well as counseling for individuals, couples and families. Our therapists also provide services to youth and children at local schools and after school programs. AMCS offers both short-term and long-term therapy to meet the needs of those seeking support. Psychiatric services (diagnosing, treatment planning and medication monitoring) are available to clients in ongoing therapy at AMCS.
Kathleen Whyte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CADC II
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist.
In addressing symptoms of trauma, Kathleen employs EMDR Therapy - a powerful, psychotherapy technique for treatment of anxiety, panic, depression, and post-traumatic stress. She has extensive knowledge healing relationships, substance abuse, addiction, and the emotional scars left in its wake.
She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist.
In addressing symptoms of trauma, Kathleen employs EMDR Therapy - a powerful, psychotherapy technique for treatment of anxiety, panic, depression, and post-traumatic stress. She has extensive knowledge healing relationships, substance abuse, addiction, and the emotional scars left in its wake.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from USC.
My experience working across a variety of ages and disorders has greatly enhanced my understanding of the importance of providing a safe, non-judgmental space for meaningful connection, empathy, and understanding. Together, we will explore both how your past impacts your present, as well as what you can do in the present to create your best future.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from USC.
My experience working across a variety of ages and disorders has greatly enhanced my understanding of the importance of providing a safe, non-judgmental space for meaningful connection, empathy, and understanding. Together, we will explore both how your past impacts your present, as well as what you can do in the present to create your best future.
Naomi Lewis Afriat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Additionally, I am widely consulted for relationships, marriage and dating support.
I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker with many years of clinical experience, currently licensed in CA, FL, NJ and NY. The focus of my work is with betrayed partners (of sex addicts). Most of my clients approach me trying to understand and process the trauma that they have suffered. For many patients, their recent trauma, is not their first. Patients often tell me that I’m so easy to talk to and that they feel comfortable and validated when working with me. In helping my clients understand their trauma, and the dynamics around it, I work gently and carefully, while ensuring comfort and safety as we talk about these difficult topics
Additionally, I am widely consulted for relationships, marriage and dating support.
I'm a Licensed Certified Social Worker with many years of clinical experience, currently licensed in CA, FL, NJ and NY. The focus of my work is with betrayed partners (of sex addicts). Most of my clients approach me trying to understand and process the trauma that they have suffered. For many patients, their recent trauma, is not their first. Patients often tell me that I’m so easy to talk to and that they feel comfortable and validated when working with me. In helping my clients understand their trauma, and the dynamics around it, I work gently and carefully, while ensuring comfort and safety as we talk about these difficult topics
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.