Couples Counseling Therapists in Monrovia, CA
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Vicki Ho
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! You may be seeking therapy to cope with life stressors,
relationship
challenges, family issues, or depression. You may be wondering if therapy can help. Together, you and I will clarify the root cause of your pain, the most effective coping mechanisms for your life circumstances. In therapy with me, you will learn how to emotionally regulate: methods for responding to emotions and relationships in an intentional and responsible manner.
Almog Shanun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I love working with individuals,
couples
and families.
I work with the human psyche! WHETHER LIFE IS ON FIRE OR WHEN PAIN IS TOO STRONG TO BEAR OR IF YOU LOOK FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. My ideal client comes in in order to learn about how to tune with his or her psyche. Clients, in depth work, learn about the inner and outer relationships and how to connect with the things that lies underneath. I see clients who are looking for discovery of what exists beyond the behavior and their actions and who are willing to dive into learning about the forces that drive them.
Austin Koestner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you working through a life stressor, building or re-defining a
relationship
with a loved one, or trying to develop a deeper understanding of who you are? As a multi-culturally compassionate Associate Marriage and Family Therapist I have helped adolescents and adult clients from diverse backgrounds develop the tools necessary to process anxiety, depression, grief, family or interpersonal stressors, and trauma in order build a life of peaceful intention. I have years of experience within the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with families, individuals, and partnerships of all backgrounds.
Relationships For Better: Individuals + Couples
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
You want to thrive in your closest
relationship
: we're here for you. My name is Megan Lundgren, and I am the Director of Relationships For Better, a
relationship
counseling private practice based in Monrovia, in the San Gabriel Valley. My team of experienced and skilled therapists specializes in helping people navigate
relationship
hurdles with compassion and care. Relationships are the most important part of life: let's make them better, together.
Mervin Maier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
and families.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families,
couples
, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
Sharon Romero
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MS, CATC
Because I have had the opportunity to work in many venues,I have had vast experience working with families,
couples
and children/adolescence. Addiction is a family issue & not only affects the person using but the whole family unit. I work with the entire family whether the goal for them is to stay together or not...I guide them in the adjustment in whatever decisions they make.FEE DETERMINED ON SLIDING SCALE My motto is: IF YOU HAVE HOPE, YOU HAVE EVERYTHING!
Colette Whitaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You have to believe you deserve something different to actually get something different. How long are you willing to wait? Your answer isn't out there somewhere, it's ... inside you. If you struggle with managing
relationship
conflict, your constant negative self-talk, finding a
partner
, codependency, anxious thoughts, or expressing yourself authentically in your life it's likely you have some outdated stories running about yourself and what's possible in life. Those old stories are often related to early experiences in your family. You came up with some creative coping strategies that worked back then, but don't today.
Greg Wright
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
You’re beginning a new
relationship
and want to “get this one right,” or maybe you and your
partner
are surviving infidelity, want to open your
relationship
to others, or struggle with intimacy; I can help you communicate. You’re struggling with toxic shame after years of denying your sexuality and it keeps from connecting with others. We'll confront this together. You just lost your loved one to unexpected, traumatic death or long-term illness; I can hold your grief. You’re in addiction recovery and ready to process emotions; I can support you. I offer a safe, culturally sensitive space that is sex-positive and LGBTQ+ Affirmative.
Not accepting new clients
Marlene Willis-Akins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I serve as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients including children as young as zero to school aged. I also provide behavior intervention, individual,
couples
and group therapy for adolescents and adults, which would also include parenting classes.
Wayne Wen Yu Kao
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Kao provides the following services: 1) Individual psychotherapy 2) Child and Family therapy 3)
Couples
therapy 4)Psychological Testing/Evaluation.
When life hasn't turned out the way you hoped, it's difficult to know where to go or how to make change. The decision to seek help can be a difficult process. Many times, it's much easier to sweep your struggles under the rug and put your personal happiness on the backburner. It will be my privilege and joy to work with you in developing a life path that will bring you happiness and joy. It will be my focus to help you identify the specific issues that you're struggling with, where they come from, and how to best change unhealthy patterns of living to improve your quality of life.
Briana Nicole Yedalian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
This is a collaborative
relationship
made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness.
Working with a therapist can feel scary, that’s why my initial goal in the room is to create a safe, comfortable space where the focus is on building relationships with clients. It’s these close relationships that lead to trusting, collaborative and powerful therapy environments. Sometimes reflecting on our past can be difficult, I set the pace of the process specific to your readiness. In addition to proving a safe holding environment, my style is super authentic; I bring warmth, humor, even pop culture references and you’ll likely see my dog Lola pop in the background at times.
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Natalie Thies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working on topics such as life transitions,
relationship
exploration and examinations of one’s identities.
The decision to pursue counseling is a powerful and courageous step. I believe in the healing power of human connection. Finding the right therapist can feel exhausting, but I am certain that with the right fit you can process through any emotional pain. During my time as a therapist, I have discovered the healing power that comes from vulnerability, connection and awareness. I specialize in telehealth therapy for adult females from a client-centered approach. I am passionate about helping individuals who are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, motivation, and coping skills.
Allen Holmquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
OUT BEYOND THE IDEA OF WRONG DOING AND RIGHT DOING IS A FIELD; I'LL MEET YOU THERE." -RUMI- A fulfilling journey in the counseling and psychotherapy process begins with a safe, caring
relationship
between my client and myself. So my first task is creating a secure environment that encourages and develops hope, respect, introspection, honesty, and self-responsibility in the therapy room.
Relationships For Better
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MSMFT, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Isn't it true that our relationships are what life is all about? When we feel isolated in our
relationship
with ourselves and loved ones, we are more likely to experiencing disconnection, dysfunction and emotional pain. Though we often grow through pain, feeling stuck can feel hopeless. My goal is to walk with you through the healing process. I'm here to support you in restoring life in your
relationship
with yourself and others. Using a holistic approach to therapy, we'll address underlying feelings and needs to restore a vital connection with yourself and others as we walk together through the healing process.
Nicolas Rafael Beliz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My therapeutic style includes a psychodynamic and humanistic approach which means that I provide a judgment-free space where you can disconnect from the strains of work,
relationship
stress, and immediate worries regarding the world around you and begin to connect to your human needs and finding your purpose in life.
I assist children, teens, and adults who experience depression, overwhelming anxiety, and struggles with relationships and questioning their purpose. I do this by focusing on the strengths of the individual, couple or family. I have had the experience of working in community and hospital based programs and I have traveled nationally and internationally teaching other mental health professionals about compassionate care of depressed teens as well as violence prevention.
The Place Within
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Located in a quaint neighborhood, The Place Within has been serving the counseling and mental health needs of Monrovia and the San Gabriel Valley for over 30 years. We offer AFFORDABLE COUNSELING to adults, children, teens, families and
couples
. Our name suggests a core belief that informs our philosophy of life and our work as therapists. Deep within each of us is a source of wisdom, joy, and peace that can be tapped under the right circumstances. If you are having trouble finding and using your "Place Within," we are dedicated and trained to assist and support you with that inner journey.
Katharine (Kayt) Ruiz Pattee
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I help
couples
reconnect and resolve ongoing issues in their
relationship
.
You're feeling blocked; emotionally or creatively. You're worried about the future and wanting to feel like you again. You are ready to let go of all that no longer serves you so you can freely move forward in your life and live up to your highest potential. Whether this is a solo journey, or includes your
partner
, you are ready to evolve.
Cecilia Ibarra
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
In a safe and compassionate environment, I work with individuals,
couples
, and families facing challenges such as loss, depression, anxiety, addiction,
relationship
struggles, trauma.
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell. It's an honor to journey with you towards a better life. As your therapist, I guide you towards clarity and healing; towards your own truth. Reconnect to your authentic self! If you're a parent in need of support, a person on the autism spectrum, struggling with a
relationship
, an addiction, or perhaps just curious about personal growth, I'm here to support you!
Megan Lundgren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Through a therapeutic
relationship
together, we'll explore ways to address deep-rooted emotions and patterns that cause stress in your life.
If you're looking for ways to improve your closest relationships or cope with stress, let's connect. I have a deep commitment to healing and strengthening the bonds within peoples’ most significant relationships. Adults,
couples
, teens and families are all welcome.
Sameh Abdelmalak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a diverse population, offering services to adults, children,
couples
, and families of different ethnic backgrounds, religions, spiritual beliefs, and sexual orientations. The anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, and relational distress can be very impending to the quality of one's life. Though I am trained in Trauma Focus CBT, Gottman method for
couples
, DBT, Attachment therapy, and motivational interviewing, if you have a hard time remembering when you felt good or feel like you are alone in your struggle, I would be glad to come alongside you and offer my counseling service.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.