Relationship Issues Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone.
I will seek to help you build up your resilience. All of this stems from the need to connect and be interdependent. Your context will grow and take on new facets as we work the relational field together. When you get stuck, practices like brainspotting and body-centered awareness help the heart, mind, and body to realign
Relationships are guaranteed to have pitfalls that can surprise anyone.
I will seek to help you build up your resilience. All of this stems from the need to connect and be interdependent. Your context will grow and take on new facets as we work the relational field together. When you get stuck, practices like brainspotting and body-centered awareness help the heart, mind, and body to realign
It’s hard to know how to heal the relationships that matter most.
I help couples and individuals approach familiar conversations in new ways—opening space for understanding, compassion, and lasting change. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the conflict so you can reconnect with yourself and each other. My approach is personalized, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based methods, tailored to best support you.
It’s hard to know how to heal the relationships that matter most.
I help couples and individuals approach familiar conversations in new ways—opening space for understanding, compassion, and lasting change. Together, we’ll explore what’s underneath the conflict so you can reconnect with yourself and each other. My approach is personalized, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based methods, tailored to best support you.
Are you someone who may struggle in relationships and who would like more intimacy in your life?
My specialty is psychoanalytic psychotherapy informed by multicultural psychology. This is a way of understanding why we do what we do, within multiple contexts, with the goal of having more freedom – freedom to think and choose for ourselves. The ultimate goal of our work is to build empathy, most importantly for ourselves and, by extension, for others.
Are you someone who may struggle in relationships and who would like more intimacy in your life?
My specialty is psychoanalytic psychotherapy informed by multicultural psychology. This is a way of understanding why we do what we do, within multiple contexts, with the goal of having more freedom – freedom to think and choose for ourselves. The ultimate goal of our work is to build empathy, most importantly for ourselves and, by extension, for others.
This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices with relational and strengths-based methods, helping you not only understand yourself more deeply but also make meaningful, lasting changes. My clinical interests include but are not limited to perinatal mental health/infertility, life transitions, ADHD, sexuality concerns and healing trauma.
This includes our relationships with other people, with cultural and economic forces and even our own bodies.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices with relational and strengths-based methods, helping you not only understand yourself more deeply but also make meaningful, lasting changes. My clinical interests include but are not limited to perinatal mental health/infertility, life transitions, ADHD, sexuality concerns and healing trauma.
My practice is based on an integrative model that privileges contemporary relational theory and practice.
I have a background in the performing and visual arts, degrees in English literature (Princeton 1978), art history (Case Western Reserve 1984), and clinical psychology (Pepperdine 1996), and a doctorate in psychoanalysis (Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis 2012), where I am currently a faculty member and a training and supervising analyst.
My practice is based on an integrative model that privileges contemporary relational theory and practice.
I have a background in the performing and visual arts, degrees in English literature (Princeton 1978), art history (Case Western Reserve 1984), and clinical psychology (Pepperdine 1996), and a doctorate in psychoanalysis (Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis 2012), where I am currently a faculty member and a training and supervising analyst.
Do old family wounds keep showing up in your work, romantic life, or friendships?
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening in your mind and body. I specialize in all things relationships — family, partners, dating, or your relationship with yourself. Using advanced training in the Gottman Method, I offer up-to-date, practical tools to help you build healthier connections every day.
Do old family wounds keep showing up in your work, romantic life, or friendships?
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore what’s happening in your mind and body. I specialize in all things relationships — family, partners, dating, or your relationship with yourself. Using advanced training in the Gottman Method, I offer up-to-date, practical tools to help you build healthier connections every day.
I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors.
I also specialize in ACT and CBT. Changes and transitions can be challenging, causing difficulties with coping. I can assist you with exploring difficult emotions while living in the present moment in an effort to reach your goals. As a result,you will feel empowered and inspired to create your own path.
I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors.
I also specialize in ACT and CBT. Changes and transitions can be challenging, causing difficulties with coping. I can assist you with exploring difficult emotions while living in the present moment in an effort to reach your goals. As a result,you will feel empowered and inspired to create your own path.
Couples' Sex therapy and Sexual Dysfunctions (like ED and vaginismus) complete the majority of the presenting issues of most of my clientele.
Are you struggling with sexual trauma, sex addiction, or intimacy challenges? Do you want to strengthen your sense of self and build healthier relationships? I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore patterns, understand the roots of these concerns, and create meaningful change. Using an attachment-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approach, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your emotional and sexual well-being. I provide both in-person and virtual sessions. Reach out for a consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Couples' Sex therapy and Sexual Dysfunctions (like ED and vaginismus) complete the majority of the presenting issues of most of my clientele.
Are you struggling with sexual trauma, sex addiction, or intimacy challenges? Do you want to strengthen your sense of self and build healthier relationships? I specialize in working with individuals and couples to explore patterns, understand the roots of these concerns, and create meaningful change. Using an attachment-based, client-centered, and solution-focused approach, I offer a safe, nonjudgmental space to support your emotional and sexual well-being. I provide both in-person and virtual sessions. Reach out for a consultation to see if we're a good fit.
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating secure and fulfilling relationships. Through a trauma-informed, somatic lens, I prioritize nervous system regulation and pacing, helping you stay within your window of tolerance while building skills aligned with your goals
I work with individuals and couples navigating eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, and attachment-based approaches to building emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating secure and fulfilling relationships. Through a trauma-informed, somatic lens, I prioritize nervous system regulation and pacing, helping you stay within your window of tolerance while building skills aligned with your goals
Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing.
I've worked with many people who've fallen into difficult situations or are struggling with old painful emotions that wouldn't let go of them. A sense of safety and relief occurs as your innermost feelings and thoughts are heard and understood. Steeling yourself against the world stops, and problem solving begins.
Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing.
I've worked with many people who've fallen into difficult situations or are struggling with old painful emotions that wouldn't let go of them. A sense of safety and relief occurs as your innermost feelings and thoughts are heard and understood. Steeling yourself against the world stops, and problem solving begins.
Many of my clients wrestle with internal pressure, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and the emotional toll of wanting to be deeply seen but feeling misunderstood.
I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist with people in entertainment. Artists and entertainers face the unique pressure of honoring their vision while also trying to please their audience. This alone presses on issues around people pleasing, knowing when to fight for a vision, and learning to trust the "self". I work with people to connect to their genuine curiosity rather than judgement to understand their motives, their needs and what keeps getting in the way. I use a mix of modalities including solution oriented therapy to work toward concrete goals and concrete change.
Many of my clients wrestle with internal pressure, perfectionism, self-doubt, relationship challenges, and the emotional toll of wanting to be deeply seen but feeling misunderstood.
I have 10+ years of experience as a therapist with people in entertainment. Artists and entertainers face the unique pressure of honoring their vision while also trying to please their audience. This alone presses on issues around people pleasing, knowing when to fight for a vision, and learning to trust the "self". I work with people to connect to their genuine curiosity rather than judgement to understand their motives, their needs and what keeps getting in the way. I use a mix of modalities including solution oriented therapy to work toward concrete goals and concrete change.
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood?
Through compassionate conversations, you can expect to feel understood and empowered to take a stand against your problems. In our work, we'll replace stuck routines & tired patterns that aim to keep you down, with new tools for grounding yourself in the midst of stressors and healthy habits that align with your values and preferred sense of self.
Are you struggling to communicate your needs in your relationships and feeling misunderstood?
Through compassionate conversations, you can expect to feel understood and empowered to take a stand against your problems. In our work, we'll replace stuck routines & tired patterns that aim to keep you down, with new tools for grounding yourself in the midst of stressors and healthy habits that align with your values and preferred sense of self.
I work with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, family and relationship dynamics, life transitions, narcissistic abuse recovery, and grief.
Whatever you’re moving through or wondering about deserves attention and care. I don’t believe therapy is about fixing what’s “wrong” with you, but about understanding how you’ve adapted, honoring the ways those adaptations have protected you, and gently exploring whether they still serve the life you want to live. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to perform, have it all figured out, or carry everything alone. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion, noticing the patterns, beliefs, and nervous system responses that shape how you relate to yourself and the world.
I work with clients navigating trauma, anxiety, stress, family and relationship dynamics, life transitions, narcissistic abuse recovery, and grief.
Whatever you’re moving through or wondering about deserves attention and care. I don’t believe therapy is about fixing what’s “wrong” with you, but about understanding how you’ve adapted, honoring the ways those adaptations have protected you, and gently exploring whether they still serve the life you want to live. Therapy is a space where you don’t have to perform, have it all figured out, or carry everything alone. Together, we’ll explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with curiosity and compassion, noticing the patterns, beliefs, and nervous system responses that shape how you relate to yourself and the world.
Or perhaps overwhelmed, struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns, and seeking deeper connection and communication?
If you want to learn how to express yourself more effectively and understand your partner better or aim to deepen your emotional and sexual connections with your partners, or motivated to identify and reshape negative relationship patterns to create healthier dynamics – I can help. I offer emotionally-focused therapy for individuals and couples.
Or perhaps overwhelmed, struggling with unhealthy relationship patterns, and seeking deeper connection and communication?
If you want to learn how to express yourself more effectively and understand your partner better or aim to deepen your emotional and sexual connections with your partners, or motivated to identify and reshape negative relationship patterns to create healthier dynamics – I can help. I offer emotionally-focused therapy for individuals and couples.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr.
Dr. Rocker is nationally recognized for his innovative techniques and approaches towards troubled teens, interpersonal relationship partner conflicts, and professionals struggling with work-life balance. He also works with clients with debilitating addiction issues. Dr. Jeff provides a holistic approach to therapy as he offers in-home therapeutic services.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr.
Dr. Rocker is nationally recognized for his innovative techniques and approaches towards troubled teens, interpersonal relationship partner conflicts, and professionals struggling with work-life balance. He also works with clients with debilitating addiction issues. Dr. Jeff provides a holistic approach to therapy as he offers in-home therapeutic services.
People come to counseling because they are struggling with an issue, relationship, unresolved feelings, or feeling numb and apathetic to the world.
I utilize the empirical findings of psychological research to employ creative, holistic, culturally-attuned interventions. My clients find my style humorous and affirming while also being challenging and stimulating. I work from an integrative theoretical approach; incorporating familial and cultural perspectives while fostering personal insight and promoting wellness.
People come to counseling because they are struggling with an issue, relationship, unresolved feelings, or feeling numb and apathetic to the world.
I utilize the empirical findings of psychological research to employ creative, holistic, culturally-attuned interventions. My clients find my style humorous and affirming while also being challenging and stimulating. I work from an integrative theoretical approach; incorporating familial and cultural perspectives while fostering personal insight and promoting wellness.
Marissa Krupat | Self-Esteem, Stress, and Anxiety
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
We’ll examine your relationships—with others and with yourself—and help you find peace, acceptance, and clarity for lasting change.
Hi and welcome! Life can feel overwhelming—maybe you're struggling with stress, juggling others' expectations, navigating a major life transition, battling anxiety, or dealing with self-doubt and low self-esteem. If you'd like to understand what's getting in the way and create a path forward that truly reflects who you are, you're in the right place. Together, we'll uncover new ways to respond to life's challenges—setting healthier boundaries, identifying and expressing your emotions, and building more self-compassion along the way. You don’t have to go through this alone. Let’s work together to help you embrace positive change.
We’ll examine your relationships—with others and with yourself—and help you find peace, acceptance, and clarity for lasting change.
Hi and welcome! Life can feel overwhelming—maybe you're struggling with stress, juggling others' expectations, navigating a major life transition, battling anxiety, or dealing with self-doubt and low self-esteem. If you'd like to understand what's getting in the way and create a path forward that truly reflects who you are, you're in the right place. Together, we'll uncover new ways to respond to life's challenges—setting healthier boundaries, identifying and expressing your emotions, and building more self-compassion along the way. You don’t have to go through this alone. Let’s work together to help you embrace positive change.
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck—whether it’s anxiety, addiction, relationship stress, grief, or the weight of expectations.
I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns using trauma-informed therapy, CBT, DBT, MI, and relational work. My approach is warm, structured, and collaborative. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, men’s issues, and life transitions, offering tools to strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and support long-term wellbeing
My ideal client is someone feeling stuck—whether it’s anxiety, addiction, relationship stress, grief, or the weight of expectations.
I help clients build insight, emotional regulation, and healthier patterns using trauma-informed therapy, CBT, DBT, MI, and relational work. My approach is warm, structured, and collaborative. I specialize in addiction, anxiety, men’s issues, and life transitions, offering tools to strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and support long-term wellbeing
Hi, I'm Tony and my therapy practice is a space of hope, clarity, and limitless compassion, especially for therapists, healers, and helpers who've been carrying too much for far too long. My work honors the weight you’ve had to hold during these painful times, and the care you’ve given while also sometimes struggling. Maybe it's been harder to cope lately and you're feeling lost. Maybe you're overburdened, or even totally depleted. Together, we can journey to a new place of relief, discovery, and steadiness. My work is about reconnection, growth, and finally feeling truly supported. You've deserved real care all along. I know it.
Hi, I'm Tony and my therapy practice is a space of hope, clarity, and limitless compassion, especially for therapists, healers, and helpers who've been carrying too much for far too long. My work honors the weight you’ve had to hold during these painful times, and the care you’ve given while also sometimes struggling. Maybe it's been harder to cope lately and you're feeling lost. Maybe you're overburdened, or even totally depleted. Together, we can journey to a new place of relief, discovery, and steadiness. My work is about reconnection, growth, and finally feeling truly supported. You've deserved real care all along. I know it.
I help adult individuals, couples, and teens explore what lives beneath the surface of awareness through the body, the unconscious, and the stories and symbols that emerge in in our work.
Perhaps you feel at odds with yourself...caught between conflicting inner voices, needs and desires. Or maybe you've started to sense that parts of your life no longer echo the story you want to tell. I offer a compassionate space to turn toward these inner and outer tensions and explore what they may be asking of you. The human experience is full of paradox, and we're not meant to make sense of it all alone. Whatever tensions or transformations you may be moving through, therapy with me is a psycho-spiritual exploration that will deepen your capacity to hold yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
I help adult individuals, couples, and teens explore what lives beneath the surface of awareness through the body, the unconscious, and the stories and symbols that emerge in in our work.
Perhaps you feel at odds with yourself...caught between conflicting inner voices, needs and desires. Or maybe you've started to sense that parts of your life no longer echo the story you want to tell. I offer a compassionate space to turn toward these inner and outer tensions and explore what they may be asking of you. The human experience is full of paradox, and we're not meant to make sense of it all alone. Whatever tensions or transformations you may be moving through, therapy with me is a psycho-spiritual exploration that will deepen your capacity to hold yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
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Relationship Issues Therapists
What types of relationship issues can therapists help with?
Therapists who specialize in relationships work with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues. Common concerns include communication problems, infidelity, intimacy difficulties, and navigating major life transitions such as marriage, parenthood, or caregiving. Family therapists may also address parent–child conflict, sibling rivalry, or other complex family dynamics.
What are the different types of therapy for relationship issues?
Relationship issues can be addressed through different types of therapy depending on whether you’re seeking help as an individual, couple, or family. In individual therapy, the focus is often on helping an individual understand how their own patterns, attachment style, and past experiences may be shaping their current relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) are three common forms of individual treatment that can help individuals understand their current relationship dynamics and improve their relationship quality. Couples therapy often uses other forms of evidence-based treatment, such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) or the Gottman Method. Rather than focusing on the individual, these approaches focus on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional bonds between individuals in a relationship. Similarly, family therapy often focuses on communication but also examines how larger-scale dynamics—such as how parenting styles, generational differences, or sibling roles—may shape family relationships.
What actually happens in a therapy session for relationship issues?
The structure of a session depends on whether therapy involves one person or multiple people. In individual sessions, the focus may be on exploring personal patterns, role-playing difficult conversations, practicing listening skills, or setting goals for handling conflict. In couples or family sessions, each person is encouraged to share their perspective while the therapist helps uncover underlying emotions, highlight unhelpful interaction patterns, and guide more constructive communication.
How can I find an effective relationship therapist?
Finding a therapist who is a good fit for your needs, either for individual, couples, or family therapy, is critical to ensure effective therapy. Psychology Today’s online directory makes it easy to search for therapists who specialize in relationship issues, as well as related topics like marriage counseling. The platform offers filters to help you find a provider who fits your needs, such as gender, location, and fees. While the Psychology Today directory also offers the ability to filter by insurance type, it’s important to note that insurance may not cover many types of relationship therapy, such as couples counseling, so it’s important to inquire with your insurance plan about specific coverage details if intending to use insurance for therapy.