Couples Counseling Therapists in West Central, Pasadena, CA
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Heidi Xue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APPC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
I also specialize in
couples
/family therapy.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and
relationship
/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
Katherine R Jazyk-Larson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I value the therapeutic
relationship
and the uniqueness of each individual.
In life, our experiences shape and form us in significant ways. Research in the areas of attachment and neurobiology support this, along with showing us the importance of processing and making meaning of what has happened to us. Some experiences are harder to face than others, often because they can bring up pain, confusion, or are overwhelming. As humans, this makes so much sense. We are wired to protect ourselves and we do the best we can to achieve a sense of safety. This is a good thing we are able to do. However, when left too unexamined or unprocessed, troubling symptoms can arise and we may feel stuck.
Maaria Khan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you ever feel too overwhelmed to deal with everything you’re going through? If so, you're not alone. There are many others just like you who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, or other mental health challenges at one point or another. Others need help coping with a serious illness, substance abuse, or major life transitions. Still others struggle to cope with
relationship
troubles, job loss, the death of a loved one, stress, or other issues. And these problems can often become "too much."
Kellum Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My goal is to provide a supportive, enlivening, and inclusive space for you to clarify your needs and get them met. I can help with
relationship
issues, (including your
relationship
with yourself), stress, anxiety, burnout, depression, ecological concerns (eco-anxiety, etc.) and LGBTQ+ issues. I also specialize in helping you develop healthy and effective habits to support your life goals, identifying how self-defeating patterns got started, and helping you undo them.
Esther Chon
Psychologist, PhD, EdM
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work from trauma-informed,
relationship
based, psychodynamic perspectives.
I am accepting new clients via telehealth sessions. Whether the challenge you are facing is due to past trauma, depression, anxiety, family or work dynamics, or feeling stuck in a phase of life, I'm here to provide a safe, compassionate and nonjudgmental space as we work toward your goals. I've worked for nearly 20 years supporting individuals and families work through various challenges to find healing, relief and to gain critical insights that help unlock potential for positive change.
Carol Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am able to help
couples
identify and understand troublesome areas very quickly.
I specialize in individual and couple psychotherapy treatment, as well as children, adolescents, families, and extended families. I utilize my expertise to reduce the tensions that can easily arise in these relationships, and I work to help create the opportunity for the experience of deeper connectedness through difficult times.
Cara Frierson-O'Donnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you facing change? Maybe considering making changes but, feel too overwhelmed? Life changes, even those typically seen as "good", have the potential to evoke anxiety, fear, or depression.
As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I believe our thoughts, both conscious and unconscious, shape how we feel and behave. Changing your thought process can change life for the better. I
partner
with you to help make this happen. I strive to help identify faulty automatic thoughts that keep you stuck and change them.
I work with adults, adolescents, individuals and
couples
, on a broad range of issues.
Angel Butler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with
couples
of all backgrounds. I am trained in the best 2 therapeutic modalities in the world to help
couples
connect with each other. I use Emotionally Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method to help support
couples
obtain the best connection possible. I also support individuals better understand their lives using EFT-I.
Julia Childs
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ACSW
Verified
Verified
With training in EMDR and a psychodynamic orientation, I focus on creating a safe
relationship
where you can learn how your inner world colors your external experience.
You're an artist, an activist, a breaker of generational cycles who is looking to deepen your healing journey. You dream of having an integrated life where your emotions, intuition, and spirit can coexist. A life where healthy relationships flourish and your contributions to the culture are seen. You may feel exhausted by the experience of being a person of color, and you might be hungry for a safe space where you can show up as your full self. Perhaps you overthink and seek an embodied experience, a space where healing moves from the intellect to the physical. Welcome. You're home.
Rakel Delevi
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CFLE
Verified
Verified
"HELL is PROXIMITY without INTIMACY". If you are physically close to your
partner
, but feel like thousands of miles away, then you can certainly relate to this definition. I recognize that one of the HARDEST DECISIONS in your
relationship
IS TO DECIDE WHETHER TO GIVE UP OR TRY HARDER! If you are STUCK, counseling might help you get clarity. My passion is to bring
couples
emotionally closer, and to help them CONNECT again. I work with individuals and
couples
going through life transitions (i.e.birth of children) or difficult issues such as affairs, trust, jealousy, and communication issues.
Waitlist for new clients
Mark Christopher Yates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
When it is overwhelming to be faced with life's many challenges, having an experienced and compassionate ally on your side can help you get through the tough times and also begin a process of growth and discovery. Seeking psychotherapy is a courageous step to create meaningful and lasting change.
Dealing with the end of a
relationship
or the loss of a loved one can leave you feeling paralyzed; Uncertainty about how to face into the fears about career, school, and relationships can leave you feeling stuck; Occasionally one may just wake up feeling depressed, anxious or in physical pain.
Catherine Ridder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed therapist since 1990, working with individuals and
couples
on a broad range of issues.
Thoughts, feelings and actions are all energetically connected. Conscious insight into all three of these is essential for changing patterns that no longer serve you. I provide support, tools and insight to help you find the resources within yourself and your life to help you deal with loss/grief, shift
relationship
patterns, heal personal struggles, and alleviate depression and anxiety. A good therapeutic connection can provide a different experience and perspective, and help you heal and thrive in your life. You do not need to be a prisoner of your past. You can transform your present and create your future.
Anne B Simpson
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PhD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
As a psychoanalyst with over a decade of experience, I work with individuals and
couples
to find underlying causes of painful symptoms like anxiety and depression, work through impasses in attachments with other people, and overcome inhibitions about achieving goals.
One of the hardest challenges in life is discovering new paths to follow when you feel stuck. Issues below the surface of your awareness could be keeping you from finding answers on your own, and so you've taken this first important step of looking for a therapist to help you achieve deeper understanding. In a collaborative therapy setting, we can explore how clearly you see yourself and others, how you approach or avoid life-affirming possibilities, and how to break through the barriers to change that have been in your way. My priority as a therapist is that you feel fully heard and known as we take this journey together.
Brian Spiegel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
The therapeutic
relationship
is what drives growth and change in my work. I do not pretend to know what is going on with my clients before they tell me or believe that I know more about their experience than they do. Getting to know my clients is the most important part of my job. Through getting to know them, we create an opportunity for the individual to externally process what often has only been expressed in their own mind, creating space for exploration and a conversation. I do not know what is best for my clients, but I do believe that together we can illuminate a path to experiencing all life has to offer.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Hayes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide a safe and sacred space to help clients wade through feelings of depression, anxiety,
relationship
and existential issues.
Life can be challenging and complex. At times we are faced with situations that feel overwhelming and seemingly insurmountable. Trauma can result in a loss of a sense of self and hopelessness. Engaging in therapy is a personal decision; one that requires commitment and hard work to attain life changes. I believe therapy tailored to meet individual needs can facilitate increased self-awareness leading to emotional, as well as, relational attunement and enhancement. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, offering sensitivity to experiences of marginalization, ableism, discrimination, racism, or other 'isms encountered.
Mina Grigoryan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I view therapy as transformation through
relationship
- a safe haven where exploration, development and change can take place. Therapy can be utilized whether or not you are experiencing severe distress, have a curiosity about you and your world, or are finding yourself unsatisfied with your current relationships, or circumstances. I have extensive clinical experience in treating the following mental health issues in children and adults: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss. It is important to take care of yourself and if we are a good fit, we can make sure you get what you need.
Marica Thomas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with clients struggling with trauma, substance abuse and recovery, grief and loss,
relationship
distress, anxiety, and depression.
I believe that therapy is a truly personal experience. The decision to seek support is a courageous one. As your therapist, I feel the privilege of being allowed into your life in a way that you may have not allowed others to be. My approach is customized to each of my clients because each one of us is on our own personal journey. My treatments are rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and family systems theories. Based on your individual goals and needs, I may integrate mindfulness-based interventions, narrative therapy interventions, or evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive behavioral therapy.
Jonna Tamases
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
Life can feel so heavy and hard sometimes. Maybe you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, the effects of trauma, or difficulty in your relationships, and there’s a small voice inside you saying, “I’m tired. I want things to feel easier.” -------------------- I hold a space for you that is warm and open, where you are allowed to just BE. Where you can feel safe expressing and exploring what has been weighing you down. I provide talk therapy (including somatic work, mindfulness, and play) as well as EMDR for individuals, children and teens,
couples
, and families.
Renee Lee
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The Healing Collective, PC is a private practice that offers an array of mental health treatment and wellness services within the community of Pasadena and throughout the state of California. THC is comprised of qualified and experienced mental health professionals. Our licensed therapists are trained in a variety of trauma-informed, holistic, strengths-based, and culturally competent mental health treatments. We provide mental health treatment to adolescents, adults, families, and
couples
. Our mental health services include individual therapy, family therapy,
couples
therapy and group therapy (both coming soon).
Kamran Eshtehardi
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals of all cultures age 13+ who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, family/
relationship
issues, and self-esteem issues, among other concerns.
When we think of art, we typically think of paintings, films, and music. But what about living life? Ancient Greek philosophers believed that living life is an art. They also thought that, with practice, we can learn to be better artists. I believe that to live well, to navigate the challenges and struggles of life in a way that is authentic to who we are and who we want to be, would be nothing short of creating a masterpiece. Just like there is no one right way to create art, there is no one right way to live life. I believe therapy is a collaborative process that aims to create art through the life we live.
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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.