Couples Counseling Therapists in South, Pasadena, CA
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Cynthia Greenburg-Dunlop
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My passion is working with grief and loss,
couples
caring to improve their
relationship
, creative people dealing with the many feelings that come from the industry and the internal pressure of creative pursuits, and teens and tweens navigating school, the pandemic, social pressures.
You're grieving, on edge, frustrated, or dealing with anxiety and/or a difficult transition - whatever has brought you here, you want to feel better. I want that for you, too and that's what compels me to do this work. In session, my sole focus is on you. I am here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and experiencing. You can be however you need to be and talk about whatever you need to talk about. There is a reality where you can feel better. (Sat appts now available!)

Melissa Ryan O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you currently struggling with stress or
relationship
challenges? Many people struggle balancing the demands of life. It is not easy to ask for help. You don't need to suffer alone. Although you may be going through a hard time, you also are worthy of receiving care. I am here to listen and to assist in strengthening self-esteem and to offer ways to increase self-compassion. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education. I enjoy working with individuals,
couples
, and families on creating meaningful life experiences and in overcoming difficult challenges.

Amy E Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT, MAT, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Providing a secure and trusting environment is extremely important to me so that you will feel safe in the therapeutic
relationship
.
Let me help you be as successful in your relationships as you are in other areas of your life. This is one of the greatest challenges we will ever face - to achieve intimacy and have self-understanding. I sincerely believe (and see!) the effectiveness of therapy and I love guiding you from trauma to transformation! I appreciate how hard it may be to seek counseling, and, I greatly respect my clients' willingness to sort through the difficulties in their lives in order to develop better insight and achieve the skills to create long-lasting change.
Not accepting new clients

Rose Woo
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I will
partner
with you to know your story and understand your thoughts and feelings in a deeper way - who you are, how you think, and why you do what you do.
As a clinical psychologist in practice for 20+ years, I am interested in the journey of life - who you are and want to be, what you've done and hope to do, and where you've been and want to go. Threshold moments when we move from one phase of life into another and key decisions have to be made (e.g., entering/exiting school, a job, or a
relationship
) can bring self-doubt, confusion, anxiety and depression. Everything feels important and nothing makes sense. When a fork in the road or a roadblock makes you loose your way or your dreams, therapy can help restore hope and find a new path to follow.

Robyn Broadus
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I greet you with gentleness and a smile. Perhaps you feel trapped by feelings of anxiety, shame, criticalness, or inadequacy? Perhaps you've experienced trauma and now want or need to do something about it? Whether these feelings cause mild stuckness up to paralysis in living the life that you desire, you are welcomed here and I would love to
partner
with you on this journey toward healing. My deep hope is that you can experience healing from emotional wounds and engage life with freedom, peace, and authenticity.
Waitlist for new clients

Marci Loftin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (86608) dedicated to supporting individuals through times of change and transition. I offer telehealth services throughout the state of California and am based in Pasadena. My practice provides evidence-based treatment models for brief therapy, depth-oriented psychotherapy, and sandplay therapy. I am committed to working with you to help increase a sense of purpose, engagement and joy in life and work. Having worked in the corporate arena for over twenty years I bring particular insight into issues related to work-life balance, career progression, and work/
relationship
challenges.

Nesita Kwan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I employ somatic techniques including mindfulness/yoga, am trained in EMDR, and offer Jungian and Buddhist psychological approaches to develop a secure therapeutic
relationship
.
You want to get unstuck, have clarity and purpose, be at ease in the world. You're tired of frustrating dead end behaviors, and want the confidence to handle whatever life flings your way. Perhaps the grip of anxiety, the burden of depression, a major life transition or deep grief and loss draw you here today. We will collaboratively build skillful ways/healthy coping mechanisms to navigate overwhelm, stress and burnout. Enhancing psychological flexibility and identifying goals that are uniquely yours lay the groundwork for satisfying relationships and support a life lived on your own terms.

Adam J. Nagata
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you or your adolescent child seek a
relationship
with these emmisaries from the psyche, I would be honored to serve as a guide on the path.
I am honored to be able to work with adolescents and adults to provide them with contained space where they can work through obstacles that hinder inner strength and wisdom. For many of us, psychopathology can be traced back to trauma or relational issues of the past. I never tire of exploring this material with my brave clients.

Tigran Vardanyan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, 128889
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
A therapeutic conversation may only happen once we have created a
relationship
where you can feel safe enough to share your story with me.
If you are experiencing or have experienced trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, mood disorders, identity construction (gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation), and/or life-changing situations related to immigration, infidelity, separation, abuse, issues related to intimacy and sex, you may feel stuck in life. I know that these experiences are difficult to process or overcome, and may make you feel isolated, hopeless, or misunderstood. I can heIp you! I am interested in unconscious patterns, thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that take over your life and relationships, and hold you back from living a more satisfying and fulfilling life.

Rachel Ward
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
We all want to be understood and feel like we are making progress towards our life goals. My approach is comforting, humorous, humble, creative and lovingly direct. Everyone needs connection and in my experience the benefits of connecting and being seen by someone in therapy are many. Are you interested in working on an issue related to a
relationship
, major life change, depression and/or anxiety? Visit my website www.rachelwardlmft.com or call at 626-327-3456 for a free 25 minute consultation to see if we are a good fit. Making sure we connect is very important.

Sepideh Hakimzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Sometimes we reach a point in our lives where we recognize that the way we've been living is not supportive of the type of life we want to create. Be it struggling with depression, anxiety, life-transition, parenting, relationships, pregnancy, or postpartum, we all need extra support to change, grow, and heal. I help you release old patterns and work through uncomfortable emotions to create more space in your life. By developing a healthier
relationship
with yourself you will be able to create healthier relationships with others. Together we create resources and tools that will support you as you embody new patterns and choices.

Martha De Armas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker committed to supporting others on their journey through the ups and downs of life. I have a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work. The bulk of my work in the field of social work has been in assisting individuals impacted by child abuse and neglect, trauma, domestic violence, family issues,
relationship
issues and stress.
Waitlist for new clients

Yasmin Velasco
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in providing culturally responsive, solution-focused, trauma-informed psychotherapy for individuals and
couples
from diverse backgrounds.
Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, and grief are part of life, but when they interfere with your relationships, career, or other daily functions, it may be time to seek support. Taking the step to seek help and invest in your mental well-being is one that will increase awareness, challenge you, and promote growth. As your therapist, I will accompany you through this journey and meet you where you are by providing a safe and supportive environment where we can navigate life's challenges.

Althea Rowe
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Better - that's what you want; to be better, do better, and feel better. My goal is to help you get to your "better". You may feel alone with your experience or that no one would understand what you've been through - you may not even understand it yourself. But trust me when I say that you are not alone, and you CAN reach your goal! Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you have been down this road before, I can help you to heal mentally and emotionally, to learn how to have a better
relationship
with yourself and others, and to develop the insight to reach your greatest potential.

Mona Kumar
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals and
couples
, many of whom are dealing with the stress of life transitions,
relationship
issues, and identity formation.
Waitlist for new clients

Daniel Romo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you looking for a safe place to share what’s on your mind? Are you at a point in your life where you feel that you may need an unbiased opinion and perspective to talk about what you’re experiencing? I offer psychotherapy services to individuals,
couples
, and families, and consultation to therapists and healing professionals. I have dedicated my career to helping people feel that they matter.

Irene Choi-Rapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Apart from receiving advanced training in working with
couples
, I also have training in trauma work, including Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST).
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been in practice for over 20 years. The foundation of my work is the firm belief that we are wired to connect with others. When we fail to do so in some aspects of our lives, we become depressed and anxious and feel alone. My goal is to help you have healthy connections with others. People who have found my work helpful include
couples
dealing with relational issues, cross-cultural relationships, childhood trauma, anxiety, cultural and race issues.

Lisa C Blum
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
For 23+ years I've specialized in working with children, adolescents, adults,
couples
and families to help them live with more confidence, connection, and aliveness. I bring extensive experience in therapy, supervision, consulting, and research in the areas of child, teen, & family life, social and emotional development, and building solid and nurturing relationships. I work with clients in a talk therapy approach that is warm, interactive, and active, but that is also flexible in including support for new behaviors, creative expression, and practical help in developing new skills for living.

WorkU Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My emphasis in counseling is to help my clients live a balanced life through the healthy integration of spiritual, psychological, and social life. I also believe that the health of our
relationship
(individual, marital, family, ...)is the foundation of our community. That's why I specializes in helping my clients develop a healthy
relationship
with others.
I also specialize in helping
couples
prepare for marriage and support married
couples
to have a satisfying
relationship
.

Nicole Oliva
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am passionate about helping individuals &
couples
work through trauma, anxiety, communication issues, intimacy, & infidelity.
Change is possible. If you feel overwhelmed, burned out, or find yourself repeating the same
relationship
cycles, there is hope. Working with a therapist can help you confidently face obstacles and create lasting, positive change in your life. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and reach your full potential using practical tools designed to improve your self-confidence, happiness, and personal insight. I offer a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental space where we can explore the underlying causes of your distress while honoring your individual needs.
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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.