Marriage Counseling Therapists in Tarzana, CA

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist and meet with adults, couples, and families with a variety of concerns such as overwhelming emotions, relationship stress, life transitions, and traumatic experiences.

West Valley Counseling Center offers a wide range of therapeutic interventions and services to bring affordable mental health services to the San Fernando Valley. Our qualified therapists work with individuals, relationships, traditional families, and non-traditional families to help ease life's burdens and to provide specialty services, such as marriage counseling , child custody mediation, and parenting education.

Everybody has problems, right? Why go to a therapist? Well, you probably don't realize that unsolved problems in life affect your earnings, personal relationships, and even your health. In fact, the smallest stressors in life tend to have the biggest impact. I will address your issues in a thoughtful and empathic manner.I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has extensive experience providing individual and couples psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults and interracial, interfaith and LGBT couples.

I have worked in non-profit settings and have been in Private Practice for 30+ years as a Licensed Marriage ,Family Therapist. I continually udate my expertise with contiuing ed. I bring a depth of knowledge coupled with a down-to-earth, caring approach to the therapeutic process. I enjoy working with my clients using many different modalities with a "REALITY" base. Some say that I am a "No Nonsense Therapist". Don't let that scare you away. My clients find me to be warm and caring. A measure of my success is based on my clients progress in meeting their personal, relationship and career goals as well as their personal growth.

Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital / premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.

Life is full of challenges. We all face hard times, stress and struggles at some point during our lives. Unfortunately, we cannot change the past, but we can change our thoughts and feelings about what has happened to us and choose how to deal with it and the effect it will have on us in the future. I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, families and couples dealing with depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, relationship problems and life transitions ( marriage , divorce, becoming a parent, moving, becoming empty nesters, grief and loss, etc.).

"Let's finally stop just talking about your problems, and begin doing something about them." I've found that at the core of most of our troubles is deeper conflict between our Values and Actions. This inconsistency may have been caused by past experiences, traumatic events or a genetic predisposition. Regardless of the source of the problem, let's take a more active approach to feeling happier and healthier. Whether you are seeking help in your career, looking to improve your relationship, having problems with the kids or struggling with anxiety, let's get started. The time is now!

I am a Marriage , Family, Individual Therapist. I am licensed with 32 years of experience - successful - caring - warm - grounded - private and confidential. Trained in the cognitive/behavioral, narrative and full respect relationship styles. I can be your therapist-counselor-relationship coach-workshop provider-presenter and reliable confidential safe sounding board.

Are you feeling stressed, sad or stuck in any area of your life? Experiencing problems in your relationships, with your children, at work or socially? Difficult times require support to get through. I'm here to help! I focus on working with you in counseling from a holistic perspective (on the physical, mental, emotional & energetic level), to assist you in getting back in touch with your true self. It is my purpose to help you successfully navigate the tough times, reclaim your clarity, joy and balance, and achieve your goals. It's never too early or too late to get the support you need! Call or email us for your free consultation.

The decision to seek therapy often happens because of a crisis or desire for change. My goal is to help you create and attain the life and relationships you want. Often times, we know what the problem is, but don’t have a clear picture of the solution. Together we will create that vision and develop strategies to attain your goals. We will work collaboratively to access strengths and create tools to overcome the obstacles in your way. I work from a solution focused perspective in an active and engaging manner.

Deciding to seek counseling services is, often times, a personal and difficult decision. Finding the right therapist is a daunting task. Once you take the first step and found the proper support, you are on the path of self-discovery and healing. It is the first step towards "figuring it out" or "making a change". When you find yourself feeling stuck or struggling, reaching out is positive and empowering. Looking forward to helping you thrive all the while providing guidance and support on your journey towards achieving your goals.

In my general psychotherapy practice of 30+ years, I help people experienceing difficult thoughts and feelings of a life transition, crisis, or trauma tap into their own strengths & coping skills to restore balance to their lives, function in more satisfying ways, and improve their relationships. I work collaboratively with adults and adolescents as they increase self awareness,find their power, learn to communicate more effectively, and improve their relationships. I have experience with and enjoy working with diverse populations. I focus on clients' resiliency as groundwork for helping her/him to greater self-sufficiency, and increase their self esteem.

Dr. Mitch PsyD and Lisa Relationship Coach have been Co-Leading our Private Couples/ Marriage Workshops for over 25 years. Our Clients Love that we have a Male/Female Perspective of their Issues & their Challenges. We Specialize in: Marriage /Couples Workshops, Alcohol/Addictions, Anxiety/Depression, Co-Dependency, Bi-Polar & Narcissism, Infidelity, Infatuation & Lying, Honesty & Transparency, Emotional Abuse, Blended Families & Parenting Skills, Communication Skills & our Marriage Rules which are located on our Website. Our Program is approx. (8 to 12 weeks) in which we will Teach you & Show you the Art of the Communication Process.

I am looking forward to providing a safe and judgement-free environment in which you can explore treatment for Relationship Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Blended/Step Family Issues, Eating Disorders, Impulse-Control, Substance-Related Disorders and Gender Dysphoria. I have been licensed for 34 years and bring my experience as a nurse, educator and therapist to combine a practical approach in my work. I specialize in the treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Disorders as well as Anxiety and Depression Disorders with Adults and Families.

My goal in the work I do with children, adolescents, individual and families is to improve family dynamics, address interfering issues, and aim to improve your relationship with yourself and/or achieve family cohesion. By utilizing a number of conventional and collaborative approaches, treatment is individually tailored to fit the needs of each individual client and family. I aim to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere where clients can openly confront issues, learn to better manage emotions, and engage in working toward their unique goals.

During a time of instability, some sort of consistency helps create a small sense of normal. Establishing a routine is essential, especially during a time of a Pandemic, when our ground has shifted, habits altered or broken. During a time that we are required for social distancing and isolation, we are also forced to slow down. We are provided the choice to find ways to connect and look within, to learn, to adapt and grow. My name is Channie Amato and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support and meeting the client at where they are at

I would like to congratulate you on taking the first step to wanting to become the best version of yourself. Therapy is hard work and finding the right therapist to help you on your journey of growth and self awareness is crucial. I believe that each person is unique and holds a special story that needs to be told and at times rewritten to the benefit of its author. My goal is to guide you through your process of self discovery. I strongly believe in the depth of human experience and connection, therefore the therapist-client relationship is of the utmost importance and the main therapeutic tool which I use in my practice.

All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My approach is based in Attachment Theory: the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs. De-coding this blueprint provides a path toward healing and fulfillment. Relational issues, trauma, addiction, unleashing the creative spirit, living life “on purpose”, the plight of the pre-teen/teen, are all areas I am passionate about. I incorporate both conventional therapeutic modalities as well as a Buddhist Psychology perspective. I am a political liberal, spiritually-minded and an advocate for equality.

The clients which I feel very adept at working with effectively could be presenting any number of issues that haunt couples, children, adolescents, and individuals. These concern developmental, emotional, relational, and social topics.