Couples Counseling Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
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David A Simons
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Therapy for Individuals,
Couples
, and Families. You are here reading about me because you have likely been suffering – individually or with the ones you love. I have always said “We are messy people…” Our feelings, thoughts, actions often cause unintended conflict – miscommunication devolving into an increasing distance with those we intend to be closer to. Sound familiar? I have been an active advocate for families for over 30 years and a psychotherapist for nearly 20 years with a private practice focusing on Marital and Family discord, trauma recovery, severe depression, the treatment of anxiety disorders and chemical dependency
Shaina Sadler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My clinical approach to healing is humanistic, client-centered, and attachment-focused. I facilitate connection through emotional attunement, curiosity, and empathy that is predicated on non-judgement through a strengths-based lens. The therapeutic join is co-constructed collaboratively with individuals/
couples
/families who wish to do deep reparative work. Unresolved material can keep a system "stuck" in a feedback loop of historical/multigenerational pattern replication that is no longer effective/has become unmanageable. Clinical focus aims to excavate maladaptive mechanisms, shed faulty programming, and create opening for change.
Leticia Tye
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
First off, congratulations for making the first step towards healing, self-love, and growth. That first step can be the hardest. Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and memories? Crippling anxiety? Low motivation? Overwhelmed with thoughts of the future? Struggling with your
relationship
with food? Is self-doubt and shame keeping you from being your authentic self? Are you struggling with self-acceptance and the many challenges as an LGBTQ+ member? We can work together to overcome anything holding you back from being your authentic self. We can walk this walk together. You do not need to do it alone. Don't wait, call today!
Jennifer Elder
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Couples
and families are able to reconnect to each other by learning how to communicate in an understanding and caring way.
Life is full of challenges, and most of the time we are capable of handling them on our own. However, sometimes things can get too overwhelming and stressful, and we need help. As a licensed therapist for over 20 years, I understand the anxiety, hope, and fear that go with seeking therapy.
Robert Ogner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, BCD
Verified
Verified
Does the distance between you feel unbearable at times? Perhaps you can't find the will or the courage to draw near your
partner
. Resentment and distrust may have widened the gap. Though reactive fights stand in the way of the tenderness you need, your heartfelt friendship could be just below the surface. Hoping it will get better, we wait to get help, while patterns reinforce distance and a negative view of each other. We become less willing to reveal ourselves or seek comfort and friendship from our most important person. You both really deserve your measure of happiness.
Not accepting new clients
Traci Page
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT 89396) and a Registered Play Therapist. I specialize in Play Therapy, Individual, Family and
Couples
Therapy and have experience working with addiction in both adults and adolescents. I am in private practice in Westlake Village. I am also studying Animal Assisted Therapy and use my Newfoundland dog, Bentley, as my co-therapist in-training.
Laurie Burns
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, adolescents, and
couples
,and hold special interest & expertise in the treatment of depression, trauma, anxiety, grief & loss, faith issues, and pregnancy loss.
I believe each one of us has the capacity and resilience to live a full, meaningful life, in spite of painful and traumatic experiences; but we need a place where the unbearable feelings can be expressed, shared, and understood-opening new paths and new possibilities for deeper meaning in our lives.
I am privileged to walk alongside you and help you grow beyond the places you have felt disheartened and convinced that expansiveness and growth were out of reach. Therapy provides a profoundly relational context for emotional expansiveness, human understanding, and a growing capacity to bear life's inevitable trials.
Jodi Frey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and have worked for the past twenty years in the field of psychology. I have worked with
couples
and families focusing on better communication. I have also had success working with individuals who suffer from anxiety and depression helping them cope and utilize skills to facilitate a better quality of life.
Adelina Mehrazarin Brisbois
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice primarily focuses on working with today's youth. When working with children, teens and young adults, my first priority to build and unique and genuine
relationship
built on trust. I work collaboratively with my clients to determine what the goals of treatment are and how to achieve them. Whether you are going through a life transition, suffering from anxiety, depression, experiencing conflict in a
relationship
, or within your self, we can work together to find the tools that will best fit your needs.
Chen Z Oren
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I use interpersonal, psychodynamic, cognitive and strength base therapy as I believe that the
relationship
tends to be more important than "technique" and focus on where you are and what you need.
I understand the challenges, hopes, and fears you face in the process of seeking therapy. Our goal is to create together a safe atmosphere that will enable you to explore. At the same time, I look at underlying issues you may have and confront them in an empathic manner. In addition to private practice, I teach, write, and present locally and nationally. While I work with both women and men from many walks of life, my specialties include men's issues, fatherhood, sports psychology, working with executives, and diversity training.
Stephanie L. Davidson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, PsyD, GC-C
Verified
Verified
Our
relationship
can be a powerful vehicle for change as we explore your values and work to help you achieve your best life.
I believe that our close collaboration is the key to helping you adjust to difficult experiences and achieve a greater sense of balance and happiness in your life. With a strong emphasis on what is most important to you, I will work with you to help you live a life more focused on your values. I am a licensed psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and existential approaches to treat patients with a range of health challenges that are both mental and physical. I have a strong interest in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based interventions focused on healing the body and mind.
Dr. Haleh Massey
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I have been working with adults for almost two decades providing counseling in the following areas: depression, anxiety,
relationship
problems, and parenting support.
My counseling style is open and collaborative. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion, providing you a safe and non-judgmental place to work through whatever difficulties you are going through. I work primarily from an interpersonal approach, recognizing that you are the expert on yourself, and collaborating to help you identify the patterns in how you relate to others.
Alex Steric
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
concerns, parenting, and life transitions.
Do you find yourself worried, stressed, or not feeling good enough? Maybe you are a new mom feeling overwhelmed, feeling like you are failing, or missing your old life and old self and you're wondering if you will ever feel like you again. I believe that with the right tools and support, you can feel like yourself again, reconnect with yourself and your relationships, and live life on your terms. Whether you are facing a new challenge, difficulties within relationships, are pregnant, or are a new parent trying to adjust to life with a baby, I provide a safe, warm place and direct approach to help guide you along the path to healing.
Jade Dearing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Many of us don’t realize how events from our childhood affect the quality of our lives. You wake up most days feeling worthless, angry, fearful, anxious, insecure, and sad. These feelings negatively affect your behavior … you are unmotivated, impulsive, reactive, and take too many risks. These behaviors are negatively affecting every aspect of your life. Bills are piling up, you go from one job to the next, one
relationship
to the next, and may even be abusing drugs and alcohol.
Susan Tschudi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Author: "Loving Someone with Attention Deficit Disorder: A Practical Guide to Understanding Your
Partner
, Improving Communication & Strengthening Your
Relationship
" (New Harbinger Publications) Co-contributor:"The Distracted Couple: The Impact of Adult ADHD on Relationships" (Crown House Publishing) Speaker: Nationally and internationally on the subject of AD/HD and relationships.
My focus is to assist individuals,
couples
, and families in understanding how their thoughts affect their feelings and behavior. By using this approach, problems in every-day living (including but not limited to depression, anxiety, attention deficit disorder [especially in adults and adolescents] eating disorders, post-partum concerns, couple conflict, and teen/family problems) are addressed and resources are mobilized to provide effective change. Also, in an effort to strengthen marriage and families, I have created a comprehensive pre-marital program and effective parenting course.
Thomas Locke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
For over 25 years, I've helped thousands of people overcome many different problems including: life transitions (aging, death, divorce, career change), depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, addictions, executive burnout,
relationship
distress, and anger expression.
A commitment to excellence has been the guiding principle in my career. I received my training and education from prestigious programs including USC, Univ. of Michigan Medical School, UCLA Medical School, and the Ann Arbor VAMC. I have a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and a Masters in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling. I was taught and trained by some of the best in the field. I am regarded as an expert in different areas by authoring numerous peer-reviewed publications and giving dozens of presentations. I am committed to and passionate about helping people grow, change, and live fuller, happier, more productive lives.
Megan Nicole Stevens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Not only do I provide individual,
couples
, and family sessions; I also engage with parents to give psychoeducation and training as part of the therapeutic process.
In my practice, I strive to give you the best opportunity at self-reflection and growth. I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults who are struggling with mood disorders and cognitive disabilities. I work with my clients to understand their stressors that come from living day to day life, fearing the unknown and not knowing the tools to curb emotional distress. With my experience in residential and lower levels of care, as well as group therapy settings, I strive to meet you where you are at therapeutically. Part of my therapeutic approach includes in session practice of skills as well as online resources.
Ava Shokoufi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have experience providing individual and
couples
therapy as well as leading support and expressive art therapy groups.
Are you experiencing difficulties adjusting to separation, divorce, chronic illness, or loss of a loved one? Do you suffer from depression, anxiety, trauma, or
relationship
problems that make you feel stuck? We all go through transitions in life, and at times, may need support to feel empowered and whole again. As a therapist, I offer an atmosphere of warmth, empathy, openness, and creativity to help you take control of your life and make meaningful changes. I work collaboratively with individuals,
couples
, and families during their difficult times and help them to reach their goals toward a healthier life and thrive.
Waitlist for new clients
Paul-Bowie Hahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hope and Change. The counseling
relationship
that we will engage in together, will not be the traditional, canned approach to therapy; but a unique, individualized and insightful look at your needs and desires. Life is not just about problems to be solved but solutions to be lived. I specialize in creating additional resources and groups to facilitate a whole life treatment plan. Below I have listed some of my "Thriving" groups for health, wellness and growth. Along with the groups below I have other Men's, Women's and Co-gender groups. Please call for more information of days and times.
Waitlist for new clients
Eric Bellman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Eric Bellman LCSW the Right Therapy
-I am dedicated to the right approach
in treating BPD and PTSD
pain management
and addictions.
-Therapy is also useful for other
complex situations people face
from mental illness to
life transitions
and creative blocks
Therapy has many uses
from the most serious challenges
of emotional disorders
to the creative techniques
for overcoming mental blocks
by helping to channel
emotionally regulated energy
into a creative life.
The right teamwork and approach
helps everyone;
-individuals of all ages
-married
couples
- families
and people undergoing personal life transitions in our fast changing world
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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.