Marriage Counseling Therapists in Westlake Village, CA

If you are searching for help with finding the right dating relationship, reducing the conflicts and disagreements in your current relationship, or recovering from the recent end of a relationship hoping for another, then I can guide you through this season and assist you in creating a plan to be in the kind of healthy and thriving relationship you desire! I am passionate about seeing people in successful romantic partnerships and I lead individuals and couples toward more effective ways to find and sustain a lasting relationship as well as communicate with compassion and resolve conflict in a respectful, constructive manner.

EVENING APPTS. I chose a PhD in Clinical Psychology in order to help individuals suffering with the emotional pain and upheaval that life's ups and downs can bring. I enjoy a close working relationship and collaborative trust based connection with my patients, which brings the reward of personal growth and stimulates the healing process. With more than 28 years in the mental health profession, and 25+ years in private practice, I continue working to expand my education and experience to include a wide variety of psychotherapeutical skill sets.

Couples and Marriage Counseling : Do you remember what it was like to be in love with a vision of spending your life together as a couple? What went wrong? Where is the love, and what happened to your vision? If you are tired of feeling like you are living with a roommate, are longing to communicate with your partner, and want to renew the passion, there is a way to heal your relationship and enjoy a deeper and more intimate bond. Patricia specializes in helping couples find happiness in their relationship by offering concrete steps that can be implemented immediately.

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.

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.

At times our lives feel hopeless. Anyone can change, but without help and support change is difficult. We can learn how our life experiences affect us today. We can learn new tools to better cope and even thrive. You need to feel safe in exploring your life. I connect easily with people, creating an environment of trust. I am someone who will listen, genuinely care and provide feedback rather than silent head nodding. I am confident I can help you and reaching out is the first step. If your life isn't working or you feel hopeless you can change, please call or email me. Please leave a message if I’m in session. I will call you back.

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I have been providing psychotherapy for almost thirty years with all ages and all different populations. My treatment modality encompasses an electic style based on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Brief/Solution Focused Therapy. An integral part of my work with clients includes establishing a collaborative and therapeutic alliance, identifying goals, and developing solutions. I empower clients to identify their resilience, resourcefulness and systems of support where I guide clients through the process of discovering their aspirations and developing solutions.

Hi, I am Julie, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California (LMFT118583). I understand if you are seeking counseling that you are looking for someone who can help you through something that is beyond what you can usually handle on your own. You are looking for someone with professional training as well as experience. I offer both. Additionally, I establish a warm rapport with my clients and provide a safe, supportive environment.

Kenneth England is a licensed marriage and family therapist who has worked at high-quality substance abuse programs such as Cri-Help, The Canyon at Peace Park, historic Promises Malibu and Valley Recovery Center - Agua Dulce. He applies this strong experience for his Private Practice clients, as well. Kenneth finds that it is very important for patients to receive quality service, empathy and guidance in their life-changing decisions. He has also worked with several professional athletes, from some of America's top sports leagues, helping them with problematic issues in their life, including substance use.

I understand the anxiety around therapy. Will the therapist have an open mind?, is he/she supportive?, is this therapist right for me? I offer a 30-minute phone consultation to alleviate these concerns before we get started. We get to know one another and see if we are a good match. And, it won't cost you a dime! I can be either active, asking questions, exploring behaviors inhibiting your growth or listening, assimilating information, getting a better picture of where we need to go in our work. Either way, our relationship is "collaborative", with your best interests at heart.

Do you, or a loved one, struggle with the weight of depression or anxiety? There are moments in all of our lives when we feel stuck, indecisive, and confused. Life gets messy, things don't go according to plan, and there is no clear right or wrong. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

I do not believe in a one size fits all approach. Each person is unique and may seek therapy for his or her own individual needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, compassionate and interactive. I have a broad range of training and experience and treat struggles with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, traumatic experiences, substance abuse, stress management and marriage and family concerns. I feel privileged to journey with clients as they learn more about themselves and forge a path that brings about a healthier and more fulfilling way of life.

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

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.

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Art Therapist I utilize a variety of techniques to provide coping strategies to help with the challenges you are facing and help you reach your goals.

I am passionate about helping my clients achieve their goals, whether it is to save their marriage ; free them from destructive relationships; grow insight into their life's meaning, purpose and life's work; or find joy and happiness in a well developed relationship with God and others.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice, I am honored to work closely with individuals, couples and families, supporting and guiding them through life's more challenging times. My clients have a safe and accepting space where they can talk about difficult issues, as well as envision and create authentic and meaningful lives. Whether clients are struggling with depression, anxiety, OCD, or an eating disorder, or they are wanting to build loving connections or navigate a life change, I am present to walk with them every step of the way. I am here to help bring motivation and joy into their lives.