Couples Counseling Therapists in Torrance, CA
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Robyn Murakami Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, a melting pot of cultures and family values. I completed my Master of Science degree in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) from California State University, Long Beach while training as a therapist with Shields for Families' School-Based Mental Health Program. I also have extensive experience working with community-based outreach programs. My upbringing and community-based involvement has informed my therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults,
couples
, and families. Areas of special interest include play & art therapy, sand tray, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, pre-marriage counseling, and multicultural counseling.

Dianna V. Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience with the following: anxiety, coping skills, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life's transition,
relationship
issues, and, trauma.
Has your child been acting out, uncommunicative, or withdrawn lately? Has their emotional well-being been affected by changes in their life? You are not alone. I have a deep passion for helping children find their voice, rather than acting out or withdrawing. For over 30 years I have worked with children of all ages as well as families and adults. As a therapist, I find it most rewarding when I help my clients breakthrough and grow from their trauma. I specialize in child therapy along with anxiety, depression, ADHD in all ages. Together we can achieve your goals at The Effective Therapy Group.

Cynthia Barnes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MBA
Verified
Verified
My goal is to help people. That simple! Taking the first step to seek therapy can be scary and sometimes intimidating. I provide a safe space for clients to feel comfortable in sharing their experiences to discovering their path to healing and living a meaningful and fulfilling life. I meet clients where they are and customize treatment to their needs in utilizing evidence-based practices that are effective. I have experience in the areas of depression, trauma, grief,
relationship
issues, conflict resolution, anxiety and panic, family conflict, and establishing coping skills.

Grace Counseling Group
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC, PPS
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, individuals,
couples
and families.
Seeking therapy can be an overwhelming experience. I am here to make the process a positive one for you. My goal is to help you resolve issues in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. I strive to meet each person where they are at on their journey and offer hope/support that will improve your quality of life . I incorporate biblical principles in my practice; I believe it is the foundational guide to true freedom.

Kristen Parker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a Psychoanalyst and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in practice for over 25 years, treating children, adolescents, adults,
couples
, and families. I provide a skilled, empathic, supportive, and yet challenging therapeutic environment in which I will not only act as a guide to deeper insight, but help to navigate the change that is necessary to help you reach your potential as well.

Maryam Dalili
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT, EFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Emotionally Focused
Couples
Therapy is empirically proven to be the most successful
couples
therapy.
ARE you there for me? Do I matter to you? Do you love me? Can I trust you? Are you there when I reach out to you? Experiencing difficulties in your relationships? Having trouble finding meaning in life? Noticing persistent patterns of conflict ?Are you tired of the same old arguments? Are you on the verge of break up or divorce? I HELP
COUPLES
FIND LOVE AGAIN I want to help you learn how to manage this relational stress, rebuild your bond with your
partner
and have the
relationship
you want.

Dr. Carol Francis & Associates
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, CHT, MFT
Verified
Verified
Stressed, unhappy, unfocused, unmotivated? A distant, angry
relationship
that was loving, romantic, or safe? Wish to improve your ability to focus, relax, not worry? Considering changes in your career,
relationship
? Confused by your marriage, by being new parents or by your child or teenager? Want to stop smoking with hypnosis? Wish you could like yourself, feel attractive, smart, energetic & successful? Feel stuck, blocked, uncertain, discouraged? Afraid of public speaking or socializing at work? Suffer awful abuse? Have you and your
partner
been fighting? Need to learn to solve problems in your team?

Dr. Elana Jablon
Registered Psychological Associate, PhD
Verified
Verified
At Q Psychology Group, Dr. Jablon utilizes a variety of tools, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) for
couples
, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). She also teaches relevant behavioral techniques to parents and utilizes psychodynamic techniques focused on increasing clients’ self-awareness and recognizing their behavioral patterns. She specializes in mood disorders, personality disorders, specific phobias, romantic relational problems, parent-child relational problems, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Waitlist for new clients

Kelley Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also work with
couples
to help manage the
relationship
.
Do you get hijacked by your thoughts causing you to feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed? Freezing and giving up your power so the feelings of stress and overwhelm will just go away, leaving you feeling depleted? Are you in a
relationship
where the spark is not as bright, and the communication doesn’t feel as easy as it used to? Well let me just say that the
relationship
that we have with ourselves as well as the
relationship
that we have with others have changed over the past two years. We have had to navigate through the unfathomable and trying to get back to the way things used to be or finding a new sort of normal can feel
Not accepting new clients

Resolution Therapy & Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with HSP's,
couples
in early relationships (
couples
18-26 years old only), and individuals with attachment issues.
Are you an HSP or a highly sensitive person who feels you have difficulty being heard and understood by your
partner
or others? Do you ever feel like you just can’t take what life is throwing at you anymore or feel at odds with someone close to you? Do you struggle with managing day to day tasks or find it difficult to manage your emotions? Or maybe you struggle with not being able to experience or express love? If this is you, I can help. I will work one on one with you as a team to create a client-centered and individually tailored therapeutic approach to fit your needs.

Weiting Tiffany Chen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
“Stress is not the enemy in our lives. Paradoxically, it is the key to growth - by Jim Loehr”. Stress is inevitable. However, if we can learn how to manage our reactions to stress, we may convert negative situations into opportunities to become better and stronger. As a therapist, I help my clients to better manage their stress caused by dating,
relationship
, and marital challenges as well as life transitions, acculturation stress, parent-child conflict, teenage behavior problems, processing parental divorce, career change, work/academic stress, negative self-talk, social anxiety, depression, anger management and more.

Emily Schafer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
At one time or another, life presents challenges in which guidance and support are needed. I can provide to you a confidential, nurturing
relationship
that will empower you to make clearer choices, reduce stress, and improve coping skills. I specialize in
couples
therapy and can help you save your
relationship
! If you suffer from problems that trigger depression and anxiety i can help you to cope better and improve your mood. I have been in practice since 1991 so i have the experience to help you in a caring, nurturing way.

Jill L. Ruby-Wahba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Imagine what your life could look like if you felt more in control, self-assured, energetic and hopeful about the future. Your conflicts and challenges don't need to define you, consume you, or prevent you from being able to enjoy the life or relationships you desire. Imagine feeling wonderful just as you are. What if you had fulfilling, healthy relationships (with your
spouse
/
partner
, family, friends, colleagues or children), despite anxiety, changing roles or circumstances, traumatic experiences, addiction or abuse, grief, loss, or guilty feelings? Let me help you heal old wounds and create a life you love living.

Sophie Schoenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work with individual adults, children and families helping them develop healthy, growing relationships with one another, addressing blockages in family dynamics and helping individuals deal with
relationship
problems, as well as depression and anxiety. I utilize mindful self reflection and facilitate inner growth through reparative interpersonal experience and respectful collaboration in the safety of a therapeutic setting. Together we will learn new tools for positive conflict resolution, effective communication and expand the capacity of human relatedness. I focus on helping clients find deeper meaning and inspiration in their unique journey through life.

Lorraine Rose Iocolano
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Compassion, acceptance, and empathy aid in creating a safe space to develop a trusting
relationship
during a vulnerable journey of healing.
Life can happen at any moment and it’s at those precise moments in life that often lead one to experience a state of confusion, feel as if one is losing a sense of control over their life, have an inability to cope, or even lose any sight of hope that things can or will improve. It is in these times of turmoil that one can only do their best to manage the unexpected. Should it involve a loss, depression or anxiety,
relationship
or behavioral issues, or more complex mental health issues, I would love to provide a unique experience for you to process and address the issues that may be causing you to feel stuck or troubled in life.

Loretta Billoups- Life Coach
PsyD, MAFP
I specialize in
relationship
, divorce, and mental health coaching.
Coaching is a profession that utilizes many tools and techniques to allow individuals to reach their full potential. A coach listens, guides, counsels, supports, and mentors individuals who are at a phase in their lives where they feel stuck or maybe they are craving a change and are unsure of how to facilitate it. The coaching process can address corporate success, interpersonal relationships, and other general aspects of life that are causing you to not meet your desires and goals. I will help to identify the obstacles that are in your way while focusing on your strengths, your purpose, and reminding you that ANYTHING is possible.

Ginna Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with adults, children, adolescents and
couples
.
Life is too beautiful to not be able to enjoy it to the fullest. I will help you increase self-awareness and gain a better understanding of both and old wounds which may be holding you back from experiencing a happier life. I am here to help you learn to love yourself, to have patience and to look at problems in a different and positive perspective, so that you can find different ways to solve them. I will provide you with valuable tools to help you cope so you can live the full, peaceful and happy life God intended you to have.

Hillside Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just don't know what else to do? In therapy, I provide an environment in which you can feel safe and encouraged when working through
relationship
issues or to make changes when life has become too stressful. I will work with you to help bring back hope, peace, and balance into your life. Change may not be easy but it is possible. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked with individuals,
couples
and families for years honoring their journey, culture, and uniqueness.

Marion A. Dave, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of clinical experience, my role is to
partner
with you to process your concerns, and then together we will identify healthy growth strategies, which will empower you to reach your full potential.
Life is beautiful and yet life can also be complex and complicated. Navigating through natural life stages, relationships, uncomfortable family dynamics, parenting struggles, career choices, the loss of loved ones as well as adverse life experiences may cause you to feel as though you are swept into a storm of unsettling emotions. You may feel overwhelmed, anxious, angry, irritable, confused, sad or simply exhausted and without clear direction on your next steps. Gaining an understanding of your thoughts, feelings, needs and desired outcomes to situations you are facing will assist you as you navigate your journey alone or in
relationship
with others.

Melissa Dumaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
My expertise includes assisting you in overcoming recent and past trauma(s), grief & loss, PPD,
relationship
issues, parenting, family conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, self-care, anxiety, depression, and stress management.
My mission as a therapist is to support and guide you along your path to finding a healthier you. Change, life transitions, and sometimes trauma, are parts of life. We all have the human capacity to heal and grow. My role is to assist you in achieving a more productive and satisfying life through developing your skills and unlocking barriers within.
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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.