Couples Counseling Therapists in Pasadena, CA
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Geri-Lynn Cesar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am currently only providing telehealth services. I work with individuals,
couples
, and families to pay witness to and overcome the traumas and difficulties in their lives. My aim to empower and provide support to those who have anxiety, depression, low self-esteem,
relationship
stress, and chronic illness.

Alice Elizabeth Kevork
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
I also work with
couples
who are facing difficulties with communication and other relational issues.
Is life too much to handle and it's triggering anger? Sometimes it feels that way... Would you like to reach the goals you once set? Are you ready to know more about yourself and do thing and solve problems like you once did but somehow it feels overwhelming now? Are you ready to thrive? You are in the right place. Call the number above for a free phone consultation.

Christina Kousakis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
What is your vision for your life? My non-traditional, postmodern perspective results in a collaborative style of therapy designed to help you find the answer. Together, we will examine the contents of your life and determine which elements will be useful on your journey, and which should be discarded. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a certified Imago therapist, specializing in individual, pre-marital,
couples
and parenting issues. My practice, though centered on relationships, includes a wide range of clients whose needs vary from LGBTQ issues, grief, career anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Megan McDonald
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families including children, adolescents, and adults. I use various approaches, including psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapies. My goal is to provide a supportive and comfortable environment tailored my clients' individual needs to help them reach the personal growth they are looking for.

Margaret (Meg) J. Bezucha
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified
13 Endorsed
Verified
13 Endorsed
My specialization is working with children & adolescents, which also helps inform the work I do with adults,
couples
& families.
Are you concerned about a child or adolescent that is struggling? Are they shutting down and sad? Worried or mad? Are they having trouble functioning at school or with friends? How about at home and with their family? Has something in their life changed? Maybe they need a little more support at this particular time... Therapy can help. I work with individuals of all ages,
couples
, and families.

Alyssa Bray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, children,
couples
, and families to help them discover and utilize their personal inner strengths, and strengths within their relationships, to help guide them through challenges and towards their goals.
Sometimes when life throws us a curve ball, or when we are dealing with a more chronic, ongoing challenge, talking to a therapist can help us see our inner strengths and abilities which can help us successfully navigate through these challenging times. Talking to a therapist can also help us push ourselves to reach even greater personal goals.
Waitlist for new clients

Kate Hellen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I offer sex therapy for individuals and
couples
struggling with intimacy, communication and shame, as well as providing culturally and trauma-informed care for all of my clients.
At times, we may find ourselves struggling with anxieties, insecurities and fear; and in these we can feel stuck and alone as we navigate the hardships that inevitably cross our paths. I strongly believe that insight and awareness are some of the best tools we can possess to create lasting, positive change in our lives. It is my goal to provide a curious, informed space to explore the ways in which culture, family dynamics, and identity influence the ways in which we are able to move through the world.

Carley B Mirvis
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work to ensure all of my clients develop insights, overcome obstacles, and uncover the version of themselves they seek to find. I understand that in the face of challenges, this becomes an incredibly daunting task. I offer a non-judgmental and compassionate space for clients to feel heard and understood. I work with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD,
relationship
issues, divorce, and life transitions. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Family Systems approaches, while incorporating behavioral techniques as needed.

Dan Cunningham
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
, and families. Therapy is an effective way to identify emotional and psychological 'blind spots'. Discovery of blind spots enables clients to make real their vision of happiness and healthy living. Depression, addiction, trauma,
relationship
problems, and more may often be explained in terms of maladaptive responses to suffering. I work with clients to explore their relationships, developmental history, and willingness to change. Psychological, emotional, and physical engagement in the world are strongly encouraged.
Pasadena, CA 91101
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Megan McGrath
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Feeling stuck in a job? A
relationship
? In your own life? Is something bothering you, but you have found that it is hard to put your thoughts into words or find someone to talk to? I help clients address issues related to relationships, depression, anxiety, anger, addiction, stressful or traumatic events and work toward their goals of becoming healthier, happier, and enjoying a more fulfilling life. My goal in therapy is to foster a collaborative and non-judgmental
relationship
that allows you to safely explore whatever is troubling you, and to build on the strengths and resources you already possess.

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."

Duane Alleman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
When you're hurting emotionally - sad, anxious, overstressed, or experiencing pain or loss in a
relationship
- you want help from someone who is competent, kind, and trustworthy. It is my commitment to provide a safe and supportive place for you to freely share your struggles, challenges, needs, and desires. I work actively and collaboratively to help you develop and use your strengths and resources to successfully face the important problems in your life. My ultimate goal through this process is to support you in discovering new levels of emotional freedom that allow you to live well and love well.

Dr. Mallika Moussavy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Though I am well versed in various Evidence Based Practices, I believe it is the therapeutic
relationship
that is the most important predictor of making meaningful and lasting change.
Seeking therapy is a courageous starting point for pursuing more fulfilling relationships and life experiences. Your past and present circumstances do not have to define your identity. It is normal to experience uncertainty as you begin this process but I am committed to providing a safe space to explore your unique needs at your own pace. I am confident that we can collaborate to identify goals, clarify obstacles, and develop effective skills to promote change and improve your quality of life. My approach is best described as warm, empowering, and non-judgmental, but active and direct. I offer both in-person and virtual sessions.

Andrea Davis
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hello from the Founder and Director of Greenhouse Therapy Center...for growing people! We are located in two beautiful, vintage homes in a lovely neighborhood. If you are experiencing stress, unhappiness, or relational problems, growth-oriented therapy is perfect for helping you become a fully evolved person,
partner
, or parent. Using attachment theory and developmental psychology, we can help adults, teens, and children finish growing up fully so that you may feel better moment to moment, experience much deeper levels of intimacy and joy, and define and reach your life dreams.

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.

Rachel Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with people experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, difficult transitions, grief, and loss. I bring empathy and curiosity to the therapeutic
relationship
, using genuine connection to build trust and safety within our work together. In addition to focusing on your strengths, I will help you build skills to understand and navigate your emotional experience. I believe in the capacity for growth and healing within each person.

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.

Winnie Lee Wear
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with children, adults,
couples
, and families facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
issues, academic struggles, parenting issues, cross-cultural issues, life transitions, chronic illness, care-giving issues, and grief and loss.
Are you struggling with feelings of anxiety, depression, or discontent with certain relationships and circumstances in your life? Symptoms such as anxiety, depression,
relationship
distress, anger, and addiction are messengers that something in your life requires attention. I am privileged to walk alongside you in your journey towards a deeper understanding and connection with who you are. Together we will explore and attend to the underlying issues and feelings of these symptoms as a step towards healing. Simultaneously, we may adopt ways to cope with and alleviate the pain, loneliness, and difficulties you experience.

Gently Ang
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with extensive background in both psychotherapy and assessment. Many of the clients I have worked with in psychotherapy come from backgrounds of abuse and trauma, grief and loss, depression and anxiety,
relationship
breakdowns, and/or adjustment difficulties to career and life transitions. I draw from psychodynamic, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral perspectives to psychotherapy as well as scientifically grounded research. I work collaboratively with my clients to set the goals and pace of the psychotherapy process.

Gabrielle Taylor, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Seeking help amidst the sea of therapists out there is overwhelming to say the least, and one's mental health is so personal, it is hard to know who can help. Psychotherapy is a collaboration in pursuit of your growth and development. I hope to provide a safe and private space where you feel comfortable to talk about the matters of the heart that plague you. I believe you deserve nothing less than a respectful and ethical
relationship
where you can delve into the darker spaces inside that house some of your deepest pains and heartbreak.
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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.