Couples Counseling Therapists in Westlake Village, CA
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Margaret (Peggy) Anne Wyatt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Consider having a session so you can decide if I provide the warm therapeutic
relationship
you desire.
When we seek therapy it is usually because we reach a point when our problems and challenges outweigh our ability to cope with them. Sometimes we feel stuck in old patterns of behavior or relationships that no longer work for us and we wish to make changes. I serve as a collaborator with you on your journey of self discovery as you find new ways of being and making more appropriate life choices. I provide safety and support as you experience psychological understanding and growth and remain with you as you develop ways to handle life's burdens in more empowering ways.

Rachel Chistyakov
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified
Verified
My approach to therapy focuses on healing, connection, and emotional insight to allow individuals,
couples
, and families to reach their goals and improve their lives. We will work together to tailor your treatment so that whatever may be affecting you can be worked through in a safe, comfortable space. I utilize different treatment modalities like EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy and TRM to bring you the best treatment for your personalized needs. Some of my specialty areas include grief & loss, PTSD,
couples
and family therapy, depression, and anxiety.
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.

Sarah Christy Rosas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm experienced working with
couples
and am trained in Gottman's Method
Couples
' Therapy Level 1 and Level 2, which uses research based techniques to improve communication, connection, and satisfaction in relationships.
Seeing the difference therapy can make in life and relationships is what led me to become a therapist. Whether you are struggling with
relationship
issues, anxiety, depression, or dealing with life transitions, therapy can help. As your therapist, I will provide you with a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. We will work collaboratively to tailor therapy to meet your unique needs and goals. This may mean exploring patterns of thoughts or behaviors that are getting in the way of reaching your goals, looking at new skills or strategies to help create long-term changes, or improving areas of concern in your relationships.
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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Stephen Y Ball
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provides individual, group, family and
couples
therapy, as well as parent training.
I am compassionate, yet solution focused in my approach to therapy. I have helped many patients lead more happy and productive lives. My approach to therapy is primarily through cognitive/behavioral interventions for individual therapy and when working with children the entire family is often asked to participate. I like to promote an authentic helping therapeutic environment which promotes positive growth and greater self awareness. I am dedicated to my patients and their desire to reach their goals.

Barbara Porush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
One thing we're guaranteed of in life is CHANGE. And quite often, change can be intensely emotional and very stressful. I am passionate about assisting people through transitions. Common transitions include marriage, divorce and other
relationship
endings, births and deaths, health issues, mid-life adjustments, career changes, parenting at different stages, even identity and self-esteem struggles. While transition has the ability to turn people's lives upside down, it needn't be that way. This is where therapy can be extremely helpful.

Hillary Pritchett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with adolescents, adults and
couples
in an interactive, relational way informed by my contemporary psychoanalytic training. I have been in the field for over 30 years, and work with a broad spectrum of patients. With compassion and understanding I hope to help you with your personal growth and relationships.

Kimberly Wick Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My private practice is a great place to share and explore very private thoughts and feelings without judgment. I use different modalities to address issues such as depression, anxiety, addiction or addiction of a loved one, grief and loss, as well as personal growth and life skills. I create individualized treatment plans that best suit your needs, and how much time you want to invest in between sessions on your own. Individual,
couples
and family counseling is a safe and confidential place to explore, talk, feel, process and grow.

Wendy De Augustine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about using art in the therapeutic
relationship
.
I Wendy De Augustine, L.M.F.T., MA., am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have a MA in Art Therapy. I specialize in individual, couple, group and family therapy. My areas of focus include art therapy, narrative therapy and working with children, adolescents and adults. I received a 62-unit Masters of Arts degree in Psychology with a major in Marriage and Family Therapy/Art Therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. I work extensively with depressed teens and adults, utlizing different techniques through a Narrative and Post Modern lens to provide what is most helpful to my clients.

Tanya Samuelian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
The process of finding a therapist is a difficult one and finding the right fit is one of the most important parts of growth and healing in therapy. Just by taking the time to read about me you have already made the most important step towards improving your life. I specialize in adults,
couples
and families focusing on but not limited to marriage and family therapy, anxiety, depression, communication, stress management and more. If you're not sure of exactly what you need or want to talk more about how we might work together, please contact me today. I provide evening & weekend appointments as well as concierge therapy services.

Olga Frances Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have worked with adults and children for over 10 years in the areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, victims of crime, relational issues (
couples
), attachment issues (child caregiver) and family dynamics.
My goal as a psychotherapist is to provide you with a genuine, warm, caring experience where your thoughts and feelings can be held and mended over time. Sharing the negatives of one's life and self can be such a debilitating experience. Whether you just need a listening ear or a more directive approach, I am honored to be a witness and participant in whatever modality you feel works for you. Working with adults and children over the years has changed my belief of pain and trauma. If you are ready to take that leap and trust in me, I would be honored to accompany your healing journey.

Jamie Merrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My expertise is helping women and
couples
.
Are you struggling with worry, anxiety, stress or depression? Do these feelings rob you of energy, joy, the life you hoped for? Depression makes it hard to care for yourself and your loved ones. Anxiety can make you feel trapped and stressed by worry. Maybe your stress is coming from your job, or relationships with your
partner
or family members. Relationships can be complicated, misunderstandings or poor communication leading to hurt feelings, painful arguments or separations. I help individuals with these issues, and also those who are experiencing grief. Call me about how counseling with me can offer help and hope.

Lindsey Araiza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I passionately believe in the human capacity for growth through empathy, insight, and connection. I use a gentle but direct approach to help my clients to navigate the road to change. I will help you to examine how your life experiences, interpersonal relationships and environment connect to your thoughts, feelings and actions. I have extensive experience in mental health and substance abuse recovery, and have worked with adults and adolescents in inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. In my practice I see individuals and
couples
, and have a strong background in family therapy.

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.

Jaclyn Stemen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Jaclyn’s work centers around helping people through their dysregulation, whether the cause be deep-rooted disruption in attachment relationships, trauma, grief, or neurodivergence. Jaclyn especially enjoys working with people experiencing infertility challenges, recurrent pregnancy loss, and those who are are considering adoption or facing adoption challenges. It is often confusing to navigate resources, challenging to maintain
partner
relationships, and isolating as people grieve the loss of what they thought their life and family would look like, especially when this grief is in the company of others who don’t seem to understand.

Mallory Hepp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
Verified
I specialize in treating eating disorders, body image issues, anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, families,
couples
, addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Welcome! Are you struggling with your food, weight or body image? Are your relationships strained? I believe that transformation is possible. Even the toughest problems can be improved as we explore challenges in the context of a safe, therapeutic
relationship
. I believe that in order to make and sustain meaningful changes, we need a non-judgmental environment where one feels understood. My goal is to work with you to explore your hopes and desires, to honor your efforts and accomplishments, to sit with you in discomfort and pain, and to help you create a path that brings meaning, depth and connection to your life.

Engage Psychological Services, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Engage Psychological Services is a collection of highly qualified clinicians in independent private practices. Our clinicians offer a variety of services such as: individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, family therapy,
couples counseling
, group therapy, gEEG neurofeedback, and neuropsychological evaluation. Engage Psychological Services clinicians work to collaborate with any community partners to best address the needs of the whole system. We have clinicians who have been supporting children, adolescents, adults and families in the Conejo Valley and surrounding areas for over 27 years.

Ivone Umar Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with clients who want to resolve emotional, relational, or other phase of life changes. The way I do this is sharing therapeutic practices that serve to overcome emotional distress which, in turn, leads to unhealthy behaviors that interfere with current life goals and values. As we work together in a safe, non judgmental therapeutic
relationship
, negative thoughts and behaviors can be changed and replaced allowing clients to free themselves from discouragement, harmful attachments, fearful thoughts, excessive worry or feeling like they are losing control of their emotions and their lives.
Not accepting new clients

Lorraine Rose
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Offering individual or group consultation on
couples
cases for licensed clinicians.
I look forward to working with you and will focus on helping you discover your optimal self. Understanding yourself, how your mind works, and what you bring to any situation can help you make good choices in life. I specialize in helping
couples
improve the patterns of how they relate to develop the
relationship
they really wish they had. See: LorraineRosePhD.com

Daniel Veselak
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
We specialize in individual,
couples
, and family therapy.
I have worked with teens and adolescents as a camp counselor, youth director, and also high school water polo coach. I offer individual therapy for adolescents, teens, and adults who are depressed, stressed, anxious, or irritable at home, in school, or in social settings. I am interested in fostering positive identity in my practice with individuals, families, and
couples
. My work is guided by a belief that clients need to feel safe enough to explore why they "feel" the way they do, and to help them develop a positive self-regard.
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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.