Marriage Counseling Therapists in South, Pasadena, CA
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Helen J. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RN
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
As a Registered Nurse and
Marriage
and Family Therapist, I bring a holistic and integrative approach to therapy, placing value and importance in caring for an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
I believe the journey to healing starts with being fully known and accepted for who we are. I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to feel invited, understood, and cared for. I help you increase your awareness and make connections to what has shaped you in the past, who you are today, and who you strive to be. My therapeutic approach is individualized and culturally sensitive, based on what you may need and the unique stories you bring. I have a deep heart for adolescents and adults going through grief & loss, trauma, relationship issues, and cultural identity challenges.

Katie Poland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I am certified in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (0-5 year olds), Restoration Therapy (used more for adults and couples), and in Prepare&Enrich (a pre-
marital
curriculum).
Our identity is shaped by our relationships. Those attachments have created patterns in our lives we may not be aware of. Therapy is a great place to explore those patterns. Whether you'd like to work through some current stumbling blocks that seem to keep you from thriving, or explore deeper patterns that you've developed from earlier childhood experiences, I am here every step of the way. No one should walk alone. Call me today for a FREE phone consultation! (Please leave a message when you call). Thank you!

Callae Walcott-Rounds
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
There can be multiple reasons that bring someone in for a psychotherapy consultation. When a distinct problem occurs (
marital
separation, depression, a difficult parenting challenge, anxiety over one's relationships, self-destructive thoughts or behaviors, etc.), or, when one becomes aware of more amorphous and global issues in one's life (lack of growth, a pattern of isolation, lack of pleasure, etc.), it is useful to talk to someone with lots of clinical experience to begin to sort out and make sense of what is going on externally as well as internally. Careful listening to your particular situation is the first important step.

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.
Not accepting new clients

Makiko Aoki Preikschat
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer individual, pre-
marital
,
marital
and family psychotherapy, especially for people immersed in multicultural experiences - for immigrants and expatriates, as well as couples and families experiencing intercultural and intergenerational conflicts.
Please take a moment to commend yourself for having the courage to pursue therapy. I believe that therapy is a courageous journey of self-understanding and inner growth. I feel blessed to be walking alongside you on your journey. I believe therapy can provide self-understanding and true healing that comes from observational insights, making adjustments to one's thinking as well as committing to taking appropriate action.

Corey Hooper
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
As a psychotherapist and Jungian analyst, I will help you tap inner resources to better understand & deal with life challenges. We will explore who the 'you' is under anxiety, depression, fears, difficult relationships, and low self-esteem. As a
Marriage
and Family Therapist and analyst, I am flexible in providing the type of treatment best suited for each client, whether it is supportive when navigating difficult life transitions or analytic when exploring the inner dynamics of psyche and Self. During our work together we can explore how dreams, art, journaling, sandtray, & creative imagination play an active part in healing.

Anne Crile
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a California & Arizona licensed
marriage
and family therapist (CA 86294, AZ 15639). I specialize in working with couples & individuals navigating life-altering medical conditions; women overwhelmed in the face of work, family & personal pressure; and couples struggling to create or restore fulfilling connection.

Shannon M. Byrnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
In addition, I provide Pre-
Marital
counseling packages that utilize the Prepare/Enrich Inventory.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Yolanda Centeno-Rafael, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I’m a Licensed
Marriage
and Family therapist with 5+ years of experiences treating an array of people.
Thank you for being here and Congratulations for taking the next courageous step in your healing journey. If you’re struggling to cope with anxiety, depression, trauma experiences or ineffective ways of coping, I can support you in understanding and navigating these feelings and offer a path forward.

Kristin Quihuis, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Thanks for clicking on my page! I'm a licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist (MFT) with a passion for helping clients find greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment in their lives. Using an evidence-based approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I work with individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and cultivate resilience.

Sarah Jin, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Hello, Welcome to
Marriage Counseling
for Asian American individuals and Cross-Cultural Couples! My focus is helping people develop deeper emotional bonding with their loved ones and build secure relationships. When we feel accepted, supported, loved, and understood by our partners and families, we can go out to the world and explore its possibilities. We cope better with life stresses, difficult life transitions, and simple daily challenges in safe, satisfying, and happy relationships.
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Scott Whelan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, MT-BC
Verified
Verified
I am a Registered Associate
Marriage
and Family Therapist and Board-Ceritifed Music Therapist.
It is in our nature to live our lives through stories. Often our stories can become overshadowed by the effects of problems in our lives. Trauma, anxiety, depression and difficult life transitions may have taken you away from what you value most, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected. My goal is to honor all parts of your story, providing a compassionate space for you to heal and re-claim your own agency in your life.
Judith D. Mendelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
l am a licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist with a Ph.D. in psychology. l have more than twenty years experience working with individuals couples and families. l bring to my practice a real caring for my patients and a desire that working together we can resolve, alleviate or diminish the problems of daily life. l bring to my work my natural qualities of empathy, practicality, intuition, creativity and humor. My work is tailored to meet the needs of different people in different stages of their life. l bring attention to all dimensions of the healing and growth process - mind, heart, spirit, body and imagination.

Roberto J Olivo Marriage and Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
I have over 20 years experience working with various types of relationship problems;
marital
conflict, communication difficulties, parenting difficulties, adoption, chronic illnesses, LGBTQ issues, addictions, sadness, anxiety, etc.
Intimate relationships could be difficult to maintain and understand. Sometimes we are left confused and hurt by the behaviors and words of others. Our responses to these unfortunate behaviors might create a negative reaction which could worsen the feelings of despair. Having a personal psychotherapist with whom to explore some of these problems could be very rewarding and healing. Finding assertive ways to express our emotions using a win/win approach might assist in the healing of those injuries. Anxiety, depression and interpersonal conflict could be minimized or eliminated with the appropriate interventions.

Ben Esch
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I specialize in working with senior citizens, Failure to Launch/highly-dependent adult children, childhood anxiety, couples therapy (both
marital
and premarital), and creative professionals.
You want to feel better. There are many reasons for seeking therapy, but they usually boil down to that. You might be adjusting to a new challenges in life as a senior citizen, and feeling disconnected from meaningful activities. You might be a parent who feels helpless in the face of your child's overwhelming worry. You may be fighting with your partner too much or connecting too little. You might feel blocked as an artist or unfulfilled. No matter what brought you here, therapy can be a great way to see your problems in a new light, treat yourself more kindly, identify exciting new goals, and ultimately...feel better.
Waitlist for new clients

Desiree Renae Hermosillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hello, I am a Latino/a Licensed
Marriage
and Family Therapist who has 7 year's experience as a mental health therapist. I started my career working with foster/adopted youth, adolescents, and families in residential and school based programs. I have experience working with depression, anxiety, immigration and abuse trauma, PTSD, self-harm/SI, life transitions (work, school, identity, relationships) and grief and loss.

Irene Choi-Rapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
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.

John Sloan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Maybe today's struggle feels bigger than your ability to cope. Asking for help may make you feel a little sick, but more of the same just isn't an option. Your self-esteem has bottomed out; a harsh inner critic is running the show. Maybe you’re experiencing grief after a death or the loss of a relationship. You’re getting pushed around by anxiety or depression; you've reached mid-life and are asking, is this it? You’re dating and wondering why nothing seems to work out. Your relationships cause more stress than fulfillment and you want
marriage counseling
or pre-
marital
counseling. Whatever the reason, welcome.

Yuanzen Tung
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS
Verified
Verified
For treating interracial couples, my goal is to increase their cultural competence, explore their “couple identity,” and cope with language barriers in their
marriage
.
My passion is conducting therapy with Asians, both immigrants and Asian-Americans. As a Taiwanese-American therapist, I am well-versed in the family dynamics of Asian culture. I am also experienced in dealing with parent-child conflicts between first-generation Chinese parents and their westernized second-generation teenagers and adult children. My work centers on helping parents and children recognize their cultural differences in order to better understand one another and maintain healthy relationships. Sessions may be in either Mandarin and English.

Davina Kotulski
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Specialities include: spirituality, life coaching, dealing with anxiety, depression, transitions,
marriage
and couples therapy, coming out and gender affirmation.
I have over 20 years of experience helping people reclaim their personal power and live a life of greater authenticity and fulfillment. I support clients to heal past wounds, build self-esteem, and begin saying "yes" to their dreams and values in their relationships, careers, spritituality, etc. I use a blend of traditional psychotherapy, life coaching and spiritual teachings to support my clients in self-actualization. For LGBT clients and family members dealing with coming out issues I support them in authentic self-expression, honesty, and self-acceptance.
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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.