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Abigail Crispin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Meeting clients with warmth and curiosity, I work with individuals and couples seeking to break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. My collaborative approach acknowledges the unique context of the individual by tailoring treatment to specific needs. Experienced in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, I leverage client strengths while integrating mindfulness and somatic experiencing to improve coping and overall quality of life.
Meeting clients with warmth and curiosity, I work with individuals and couples seeking to break out of patterns that are no longer serving them. My collaborative approach acknowledges the unique context of the individual by tailoring treatment to specific needs. Experienced in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse, I leverage client strengths while integrating mindfulness and somatic experiencing to improve coping and overall quality of life.
(424) 622-8982 View (424) 622-8982
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L. Debbie Murad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Are you struggling with issues around anxiety, deep emotional pain, or trauma? Are you coping with relationship issues? Are you questioning what is the purpose of your life, your mission, and how to make choices in alignment with that on a daily basis? These areas and more can be explored in psychotherapy. I practice from a place of core solutions that are inherent within your situation already. Hope and possibilities are for you. I believe in every individual's innate ability to recover and heal, and my role is to offer guidance along the way!
Are you struggling with issues around anxiety, deep emotional pain, or trauma? Are you coping with relationship issues? Are you questioning what is the purpose of your life, your mission, and how to make choices in alignment with that on a daily basis? These areas and more can be explored in psychotherapy. I practice from a place of core solutions that are inherent within your situation already. Hope and possibilities are for you. I believe in every individual's innate ability to recover and heal, and my role is to offer guidance along the way!
(424) 625-3145 View (424) 625-3145
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Peninsula Center for Children and Families
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
As a group of professional therapists, we come together to offer therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children. We work with a wide range of ages (children, teens, & adults) dealing with various challenges and dilemmas. We believe in tapping into the natural strengths of each us, working together, and developing ways that can help us enjoy life and each other more fully. Researchers have found that the relationship between therapist and client accounts for a significant part of change.
As a group of professional therapists, we come together to offer therapy services to individuals, couples, families, and children. We work with a wide range of ages (children, teens, & adults) dealing with various challenges and dilemmas. We believe in tapping into the natural strengths of each us, working together, and developing ways that can help us enjoy life and each other more fully. Researchers have found that the relationship between therapist and client accounts for a significant part of change.
(310) 340-1362 View (310) 340-1362
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Michael T Enriquez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, MA
Verified Verified
Working in a therapeutic setting since 2008, my focuses include grief and bereavement, bullying, anger management, conflict resolution, athletic confidence, divorce, family transitions, traumatic events, anxiety reduction, parent-child conflict, self-esteem enhancement, and relationship issues.
As a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, and teen therapy, my goal is to help clients realize how resilient and powerful they truly are, equipping them with skills necessary to address life's challenges, while celebrating their milestones and successes.
Working in a therapeutic setting since 2008, my focuses include grief and bereavement, bullying, anger management, conflict resolution, athletic confidence, divorce, family transitions, traumatic events, anxiety reduction, parent-child conflict, self-esteem enhancement, and relationship issues.
As a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in child, adolescent, and teen therapy, my goal is to help clients realize how resilient and powerful they truly are, equipping them with skills necessary to address life's challenges, while celebrating their milestones and successes.
(424) 351-1694 View (424) 351-1694
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Ashlei Lien Private Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274  (Online Only)
I've had the honor of working as a therapist since 2011 providing services to individuals, children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Welcome! Today you've made the decision to begin a new path towards a stronger emotional well-being. I am a bi-racial clinician and my goal is to provide culturally competent therapy and create the safest space for you to share your story with me. My job is to gain your trust and collaborate with you to help you build the skills you need to feel successful and content in your own life. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and coaching.
I've had the honor of working as a therapist since 2011 providing services to individuals, children, teens, adults, couples and families.
Welcome! Today you've made the decision to begin a new path towards a stronger emotional well-being. I am a bi-racial clinician and my goal is to provide culturally competent therapy and create the safest space for you to share your story with me. My job is to gain your trust and collaborate with you to help you build the skills you need to feel successful and content in your own life. I offer individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and coaching.
(213) 645-2671 View (213) 645-2671
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Susan M. Schlag
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCMFT-S, CEIM
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in offering trauma informed and culturally sensitive psychotherapy to individuals, children, couples and families.
Whether you are wanting support in becoming your best self, enriching relationships or exploring how past experiences are impacting your own or your child's current well-being, therapy may be the helping hand you need. I offer over 15 years experience providing therapy in private practice and community mental health settings. I work from an attachment based and family systems approach to help individuals and families restore balance and improve relationships. I also utilize mindfulness and client centered techniques to empower my clients to reach their full potential.
I specialize in offering trauma informed and culturally sensitive psychotherapy to individuals, children, couples and families.
Whether you are wanting support in becoming your best self, enriching relationships or exploring how past experiences are impacting your own or your child's current well-being, therapy may be the helping hand you need. I offer over 15 years experience providing therapy in private practice and community mental health settings. I work from an attachment based and family systems approach to help individuals and families restore balance and improve relationships. I also utilize mindfulness and client centered techniques to empower my clients to reach their full potential.
(913) 285-8992 View (913) 285-8992
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Azadeh Ebrahimi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274  (Online Only)
I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I utilize several modalities in my practice. I believe the role of a therapist is that of a collaborator and I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients.
I generally work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, and other mental health concerns, as well as social and relationship issues causing stress in couples and family relationships. I utilize several modalities in my practice. I believe the role of a therapist is that of a collaborator and I tailor my approach to the needs of my clients.
(424) 588-7058 View (424) 588-7058
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Counseling Adults, Children & Couples
Psychologist, PsyD, MAMFCT, CHYP
Verified Verified
Rolling Hills, CA 90274
Carol Francis provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, individuals & couples.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Carol Francis provides psychotherapy for children, teens, parents, individuals & couples.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
(310) 421-2863 View (310) 421-2863
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Crossroads Institute
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Because we have a large group of well trained and qualified psychologists and psychiatrists, we are able to address most concerns that our clients present with, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, ADHD, and ASD.
We are an organization of mental health professionals with a common goal of providing excellent and expert services in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego counties. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional expertise and human compassion for issues and concerns that arise in the course of our lives. Crossroads Institute offers psychotherapy services for all ages, psychiatry, clinical, educational, and neuropsychological assessment, and brain training services, including qEEG based Neurofeedback and Biofeedback services.
Because we have a large group of well trained and qualified psychologists and psychiatrists, we are able to address most concerns that our clients present with, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, ADHD, and ASD.
We are an organization of mental health professionals with a common goal of providing excellent and expert services in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego counties. We are committed to providing the highest level of professional expertise and human compassion for issues and concerns that arise in the course of our lives. Crossroads Institute offers psychotherapy services for all ages, psychiatry, clinical, educational, and neuropsychological assessment, and brain training services, including qEEG based Neurofeedback and Biofeedback services.
(562) 354-8971 View (562) 354-8971
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Ida Gardner, MA
MA
Verified Verified
I believe "Love is Love". I help individuals, couples & families through life transitions, such as making sense of a hard situation, becoming a parent, or adjusting to life. My sacred work is rooted in being productive (so you can gather healthy ways to cope with life), being focused on your therapy goals (so you can transition out of therapy), and being supportive towards the balance of life (spiritually, physically, mentally & emotionally). I offer parenting (traditional, single + alternative) therapeutic support, consultations & workshops on Positive Mothering, Let your Soul Glow and How to find your Authentic Self.
I believe "Love is Love". I help individuals, couples & families through life transitions, such as making sense of a hard situation, becoming a parent, or adjusting to life. My sacred work is rooted in being productive (so you can gather healthy ways to cope with life), being focused on your therapy goals (so you can transition out of therapy), and being supportive towards the balance of life (spiritually, physically, mentally & emotionally). I offer parenting (traditional, single + alternative) therapeutic support, consultations & workshops on Positive Mothering, Let your Soul Glow and How to find your Authentic Self.
(424) 789-7573 View (424) 789-7573
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Donna Savage
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSE, MBA, MS
Verified Verified
I have extensive experience in helping clients overcome all forms of anxiety, including panic, obsessive-compulsive disorders, past trauma and abuse, and the depression that can often result. I am also passionate about working with individuals and couples to help resolve relational challenges and navigate issues related to life and career transitions. Additional areas of specialization include infidelity, grief/loss, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. I offer an accepting environment in which you can feel known, understood, and honored for the unique person you were created to be individually and in relationship with others.
I have extensive experience in helping clients overcome all forms of anxiety, including panic, obsessive-compulsive disorders, past trauma and abuse, and the depression that can often result. I am also passionate about working with individuals and couples to help resolve relational challenges and navigate issues related to life and career transitions. Additional areas of specialization include infidelity, grief/loss, chronic illness, and spiritual concerns. I offer an accepting environment in which you can feel known, understood, and honored for the unique person you were created to be individually and in relationship with others.
(424) 260-8847 View (424) 260-8847
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Cinnamon Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
In our group practice, we work with adults, couples and adolescents and have specialized training in the following areas: partner/relationship dynamics, EMDR, communication issues, anxiety, depression, self-injury, grief and loss, life transitions, codependency, trauma, LGBTQ+ and Queer/non-binary issues.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, so it's important you feel a comfortable connection with a therapist. Maybe you're here because you need resolution or support. Whether you know exactly what the issue is - anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, codependency - or you're not quite sure what's bothering you, I am deeply committed to therapy being a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps. My clients tell me they appreciate how engaged and direct I am, but also how I use humor, compassion and patience in our work. My intention is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore and my goal is for you to feel relief.
In our group practice, we work with adults, couples and adolescents and have specialized training in the following areas: partner/relationship dynamics, EMDR, communication issues, anxiety, depression, self-injury, grief and loss, life transitions, codependency, trauma, LGBTQ+ and Queer/non-binary issues.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, so it's important you feel a comfortable connection with a therapist. Maybe you're here because you need resolution or support. Whether you know exactly what the issue is - anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, grief, codependency - or you're not quite sure what's bothering you, I am deeply committed to therapy being a collaborative process aimed at finding what helps. My clients tell me they appreciate how engaged and direct I am, but also how I use humor, compassion and patience in our work. My intention is to create an environment where you feel safe to explore and my goal is for you to feel relief.
(310) 770-5775 View (310) 770-5775
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Beverly Scott/Licensed Marriage Family Counselor
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
also certified & trained in Relational Life Therapy for singles or couples.
Suffer no more with depression, panic attacks, addictions, low self esteem and bad relationships, time to transform those close relationships into great ones whether at home or in the office.I use EMDR, brain spotting, hypnosis, codependence therapy, plus couples theories (certified Imago Therapist & Relationsl Life Therapist), joining all in loving communication. I love 12 step programs & have been trained & certified by the best in the field for addiction issues. . I am trained in mediation working for LA court as a mediator for divorcing couples using communication & collaborative methods. I have taught classes helping divorcing couples cope Good communication=love!
also certified & trained in Relational Life Therapy for singles or couples.
Suffer no more with depression, panic attacks, addictions, low self esteem and bad relationships, time to transform those close relationships into great ones whether at home or in the office.I use EMDR, brain spotting, hypnosis, codependence therapy, plus couples theories (certified Imago Therapist & Relationsl Life Therapist), joining all in loving communication. I love 12 step programs & have been trained & certified by the best in the field for addiction issues. . I am trained in mediation working for LA court as a mediator for divorcing couples using communication & collaborative methods. I have taught classes helping divorcing couples cope Good communication=love!
(424) 789-8455 View (424) 789-8455
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Jill L. Ruby-Wahba
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified 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.
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.
(424) 347-8603 View (424) 347-8603
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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.
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.
(424) 294-8934 View (424) 294-8934
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Nora Taylor
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
(424) 227-5512 View (424) 227-5512
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Q Psychology Group
Psychologist
Verified Verified
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, our approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". we strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. We specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
One of the most important aspects in therapy is for patients to feel heard, respected, and understood. Given that each individual is unique, and no one issue is ever the same among different people, our approach is integrative and tailored to meet the needs of the person, not the "problem". we strive to create a compassionate, non-judgemental environment for patients to learn, grow, explore, challenge, and to live the life they want to be living. We specialize in working with adults - individual, couples, and family - with anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, relationship problems, substance abuse, ADD/ADHD, and LGBTQ issues.
(424) 306-1660 View (424) 306-1660
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Thomas Carouso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have also been a client. As a client I enjoy the process of working on my relationship to self and others, processing the wounds and effects of childhood, and working to improve my ability to live in the moment with contentment, presence, and acceptance. For me therapy helps me to be intimate, to listen, and to practice loving kindness. It is an important part of my spiritual growth and over all self-improvement. This is what I enjoy with my clients… being part of their life’s journey of contentment and meaning, away from fear and always working toward love.
I have been a therapist for 20 years. I have also been a client. As a client I enjoy the process of working on my relationship to self and others, processing the wounds and effects of childhood, and working to improve my ability to live in the moment with contentment, presence, and acceptance. For me therapy helps me to be intimate, to listen, and to practice loving kindness. It is an important part of my spiritual growth and over all self-improvement. This is what I enjoy with my clients… being part of their life’s journey of contentment and meaning, away from fear and always working toward love.
(424) 294-8853 View (424) 294-8853
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Lysa Eastman
Psychologist, PhD, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
My focus is to build a relationship based on trust and feeling safe.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I work to establish a collaborative relationship with each of my clients that is accepting and non-judgmental. Building a connection that is supportive, authentic and collaborative can provide a space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can find hope, growth and change.
My focus is to build a relationship based on trust and feeling safe.
Welcome! Finding the right therapist can be challenging. I work to establish a collaborative relationship with each of my clients that is accepting and non-judgmental. Building a connection that is supportive, authentic and collaborative can provide a space for you to understand the habits and patterns that make you feel hopeless and stuck. Together, we can find hope, growth and change.
(310) 707-1349 View (310) 707-1349
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Tracey Hefter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
I am a relationship expert who can truly help people improve their ways of connecting and communicating with the important people in their lives.
You are here because you want to live a better life than the one you’re living now.  You maybe feeling sad, anxious, confused or overwhelmed.  You maybe alone and confused by your feelings, and have no one you can really talk to. You feel stuck, you’re tired of doing the same things over and over again. You maybe having a hard time with dating, going through a relationship breakup, getting married or just entering parenthood and feel confused about your feelings and roles and possibly overwhelmed with responsibilities. You may not be communicating well with your spouse. You may not know how to feel or what to do. I can help!
I am a relationship expert who can truly help people improve their ways of connecting and communicating with the important people in their lives.
You are here because you want to live a better life than the one you’re living now.  You maybe feeling sad, anxious, confused or overwhelmed.  You maybe alone and confused by your feelings, and have no one you can really talk to. You feel stuck, you’re tired of doing the same things over and over again. You maybe having a hard time with dating, going through a relationship breakup, getting married or just entering parenthood and feel confused about your feelings and roles and possibly overwhelmed with responsibilities. You may not be communicating well with your spouse. You may not know how to feel or what to do. I can help!
(424) 260-2838 View (424) 260-2838
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.