Couples Counseling Therapists in South, Pasadena, CA
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Eunice Lee Therapy, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
In my personal life, I live in Southern California with my
spouse
, our two young children, and our dog.
Some areas where I can provide support include trauma, anxiety, depression, life transition, distrust in relationships, and third culture experiences.

Sheila Kendall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I work with Adults,
Couples
, Teens and Tweens across California.
Being human means that both joy and pain, love and despair, connection and loneliness, vitality and apathy, all occur in the same inner space. When that space becomes overwhelmed with pain, shame, or fear, we can feel as though we’re running on fumes - burned-out, disconnected, feeling stuck or paralyzed. Thoughts and emotions affect the way we move through life; and consciously or not, past emotional and relational wounds affect how we approach our present and future. Therapy can heal wounds and nurture joy, love, connection, purpose, and meaning.

Miya Erickson
Psychologist, MSW, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in helping adults,
couples
, and adolescents cope with life transitions,
partner
relationship
issues, parent-child conflicts, anxiety, depression, work-life balance, and building social skills.
Therapy is about finding the right fit with someone you trust. I recognize the importance of beginning where you are at through collaboration, empathy, and guided self-examination. If you are feeling stuck in your life or healing from old wounds, I will help you develop new coping skills, healthy boundaries, and turn insight into action. The most courageous moments provide the greatest growth. Collectively, we can add more tools to your toolbox. Through introspection, depth work, and a strong working
relationship
, I will listen to each important detail of your life story and build upon your strengths and abilities.
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.

Jennifer Nyhan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe that developing a strong and trusting therapeutic
relationship
is the foundation of the work we will do together.
Do you find yourself in a place of pain or struggle? Asking for support is an act of courage and strength. The gift of therapy is discovering that through pain and trauma, we can often find growth and meaning. Life is hard, and I am here to help You may have been able to deal with life's challenges but now find yourself feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I am passionate about helping people tap into positive change and healing. I am committed to guiding you toward uncovering the strength and resilience you may have been unaware you had. I specialize in grief and loss, life transitions, and adjusting to cancer and other serious illnesses.
Not accepting new clients

Paris Silva
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
Verified
“The first step towards change is Awareness. The second step is Acceptance” -Nathaniel Branden. Mindfulness & acceptance of biological, psychological, social & spiritual life transitions guide and promote healthy and successful understanding & adjustment of changing marital/
partner
relationships, changing parent/child
relationship
dynamics; and seek to decrease anxiety & depression, loneliness & isolation related to retirement adjustments; and increase ways of coping with change.

Joanne Diaz-Koegl
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,LMFT
Verified
Verified
My specialties are
relationship
issues and loss and grief. I have been in practice for over 18 years. I mainly see clients virtually and find it has been just as powerful and proactive as in person. Many clients like the convenience of being able to be in three different locations. In
couples
therapy, I will help you and your
partner
identify the conflict issues within your
relationship
.
Couples
therapy involves learning how to communicate more effectively, and how to listen more closely. In
couples
therapy I am proactive and direct helping the couple gain awareness of their "disconnect" by pointing out observed behaviors.

Amber Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also provide regular talk therapy as well as working with
couples
and families to restore connection and create healthy family patterns.
Have you been struggling with negative beliefs about yourself? Or maybe not sure what to do for your teen or young adult who's struggling? Do you need help moving on from something you just can't seem to get over? What about your relationships? Do you need healing and wholeness for yourself and those you love? I'm here to help. You don't need to have everything together before we meet. It's ok. We'll sort it out together. All you need to do is show up. Let's start with where you're at and we'll find a way to get to where you want to be.
Waitlist for new clients

Nancy R. Rhodes
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with more than 25 years of experience in treating adults for a variety of issues. These include depression, anxiety, and life adjustment problems such
relationship
or career concerns. A significant portion of my practice is devoted to helping people overcome traumatic experiences such as violent crimes, domestic violence, and childhood abuse. Regardless of what brings a person into therapy, I work actively in an atmosphere of support and empathy to help my patients understand themselves, to heal, and to learn how to live happier, more productive lives.
Waitlist for new clients

Aimee Ford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in working with PTSD and C-PTSD, intimate
partner
violence, dissociative disorders, dissociative identity disorder DID, childhood trauma, and sexual assault.
Trauma has an undeniable effect on people’s lives that can shape core beliefs about self, relationships, and the safety of the world. I use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and IFS combined with other trauma-informed practices to provide a safe, judgment-free therapeutic environment. I use an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from multiple modalities to provide a holistic, individualized, and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies and addresses your therapeutic goals. I work primarily with trauma and co-occurring issues and disorders associated with traumatic events/experiences.

Amani Odom
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
As a collaborative
partner
, I will assist exploring and facing the trials that hinder moving to the next chapter of one’s life.
Living in the moment means letting go of the past & not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift." -Oprah W. I am a witness to the family stories of trauma, racism, environmental & social injustices that negatively impact family structures. This experience influenced my desire to become a clinician to support the healing process of individuals subject to historical life events & current circumstances which circumvent individuals from accessing their full potentials & their capacity to influence their lives with efficacy.

Diane Laughrun
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
People seek therapy with me for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is about something specific like a
relationship
problem, eating disorder, parenting issue, or many other human dilemmas. At other times it is because of general feelings of depression, anxiety, difficulty concentrating or dissatisfaction at work or in their relationships. We can talk on the phone to determine what you need and then I will work closely with you to determine the best course of therapy.

Shannon M. Byrnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I truly admire those willing to embark on the courageous journey towards transformation, and I am honored to stand beside them in their quest for happier, more productive and successful lives. I understand individuals can experience pain associated with tremendous fear and shame that often prevents them from living healthy and authentic lives. I facilitate a nurturing environment for individuals,
couples
and adolescents seeking to explore and understand themselves more fully through reflection and attunement.

Gregory Bendau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in
couples
therapy.
Do you struggle with feelings of anxiety, depression, guilt, or low self-esteem? Do you find yourself avoiding social engagements or so preoccupied with excessive worrying? Finding ways to navigate these difficult feelings can help you get back on track. I use a psychodynamic approach and CBT that focuses on uncovering patterns of behavior and ways of relating to ourselves and others that are often outside of our awareness. I also consider how our past impacts who we are today. Through acceptance and empathy, we will establish a trusting therapeutic
relationship
and work together toward your personal growth and self-discovery.

Melissa Hannan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I will support you as we make sense of the past and assist you in rebuilding a healthy
relationship
with yourself so that you feel strong, empowered, and confident that your life is truly your own.
I help people who feel lost, confused, and hurt to feel whole again. I specialize in healing traumatic wounds, including those from spiritual, sexual, emotional, and physical abuse. While I work with a range of populations, I am particularly passionate about working with Ex-Mormons, LGBTQ+ folx, and those with ADHD. Additionally, I have a special interest in assisting those who have left a high-demand group or cult, an under-recognized and often misunderstood trauma. Together, we can process what has been lost, get in touch with who YOU really are, and start building the life you dream of.

Rachel Chen
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
Therapy requires time and
relationship
building, so I will meet you at your comfort level.
We all deserve to be heard and understood. Feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or grief can be overwhelming and interfere with your mental health, personal relationships, and daily functions. My goal as a therapist is to cultivate an environment in which you feel safe, heard, and supported.
Waitlist for new clients

Sayun Scotton | Holistic Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in PTSD and attachment trauma,
relationship
struggles, individuation from family of origin, healing shame, grief, cultural identity issues, intergenerational and immigrant trauma, maternal/paternal mental health and parenthood challenges.
The capacity for healing resides in everyone. Therapy is about unhooking from self-limiting adaptive patterns, while cultivating self-acceptance and reconnecting with essential wise parts of yourself. I work with men and women using a depth-oriented, body-mind approach to explore the complexity of identity and relationships. My aim is to help you understand from an embodied perspective the deeper dynamics of your struggle, strengthen the parts inside of you that can move beyond it and engage in life with a greater sense of meaning, strength, and self-compassion.

Kacey Truong
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified
Verified
Do you struggle with anxiety and depression due to your childhood trauma? Are you having problems with your
partner
or family members due to life transition issues? Are you experiencing increased stress, fears, and doubts around the future? I believe that we all have the capacity to heal our emotional wounds and create meaningful changes. My goal as a therapist is to offer you a safe place in which you can process insights, concerns, and emotions associated with trauma.

Noah Gershman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
A solid therapeutic
relationship
is key.
Thank you for visiting. It means a lot that you’re here. It suggests you’re sensing something in your life isn’t the way you’d like it to be, and that you’ve decided it’s time for change. A professor of mine once said, “All therapy boils down to one issue–I’m stuck.” Sometimes getting going can be the hardest part. You’ve already taken an important first step. If we want things to be different, we must do things differently. You don’t have to stay stuck. I know sometimes life can feel overwhelming. I want to help you discover new perspectives, new possibilities, new ways of approaching challenges and relating to others and yourself.

Evelyn G. Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
My specialties are in
relationship
counseling and women’s issues such as health, fertility, and postpartum.
Are you facing overwhelming adversity in your life? Are you are having difficulty maintaining healthy relationships or struggling to adjust to new roles or life changes? Do you want to achieve fulfillment and direction in life but are unsure of where to start? Are you ready to become the best version of yourself? In our work together, you can expect to learn more about yourself. By understanding who you are, you can potentially achieve meaningful relationships and learn how to adapt to challenges. Become empowered to achieve your potential; self-improvement is within your reach.
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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.