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Jared Maloff
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
My name is Dr. Jared Maloff. I have experience working with members of many different ethnic backgrounds, and a vast array of presenting problems. I work with adolescents and adults and help each client to become connected with their 'true self' while addressing core issues on deep levels. I also work with couples to achieve better communication skills, increase trust and foster intimacy while helping each member of the couple to express feelings and needs. I also conduct psychological testing in both clinical and cognitive realms of both children and adults.
My name is Dr. Jared Maloff. I have experience working with members of many different ethnic backgrounds, and a vast array of presenting problems. I work with adolescents and adults and help each client to become connected with their 'true self' while addressing core issues on deep levels. I also work with couples to achieve better communication skills, increase trust and foster intimacy while helping each member of the couple to express feelings and needs. I also conduct psychological testing in both clinical and cognitive realms of both children and adults.
(424) 294-8865 View (424) 294-8865
Photo of Bita Tebyani, Psychologist in Beverly Hills, CA
Bita Tebyani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
As a Clinical Psychologist, the major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I realize every individual is unique and take a very hands approach to working with you. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, all types of trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, love and sex addiction, cultural diversity and handling life's transitions. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, and Meditation, and use these techniques to supplement the talking therapy. I am personal and get to know you on a deeply professional level and am dedicated to growth and prosperity.
As a Clinical Psychologist, the major emphasis of my clinical practice is psychotherapy with individuals, couples, and adolescents. I realize every individual is unique and take a very hands approach to working with you. My specialties include working with depression, anxiety, all types of trauma, substance and alcohol abuse, love and sex addiction, cultural diversity and handling life's transitions. I am trained in EMDR, Mindfulness, and Meditation, and use these techniques to supplement the talking therapy. I am personal and get to know you on a deeply professional level and am dedicated to growth and prosperity.
(424) 341-6599 View (424) 341-6599
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Dr. Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Life Coach, providing therapy and coaching to individuals and couples. I believe that prioritizing our mental well-being is essential for leading a happy and fulfilling life. I utilize integrative and evidence-based treatments to empower clients to overcome life’s most difficult challenges and reach their highest potential. My approach is personalized, non-judgmental and compassionate. If you are feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a dark place, or simply want to take your life to the next level, let me help take you on an illuminated path toward lasting joy, inner peace, and freedom.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified Life Coach, providing therapy and coaching to individuals and couples. I believe that prioritizing our mental well-being is essential for leading a happy and fulfilling life. I utilize integrative and evidence-based treatments to empower clients to overcome life’s most difficult challenges and reach their highest potential. My approach is personalized, non-judgmental and compassionate. If you are feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a dark place, or simply want to take your life to the next level, let me help take you on an illuminated path toward lasting joy, inner peace, and freedom.
(310) 340-0071 View (310) 340-0071
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Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D & Associates, A Psych Corp
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.
(310) 271-2275 View (310) 271-2275
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Dr. Elham Ramtin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adult individuals, couples, and families across various treatment settings. Therapy is a powerful tool for clarifying goals, improving organization, defining values, and finding direction in one’s life. Specializing in treatments rooted in psychodynamic theory, I collaborate with my patients, empowering them to identify the source of their pain, and utilizing their strengths to find a resolution.
I am a licensed psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adult individuals, couples, and families across various treatment settings. Therapy is a powerful tool for clarifying goals, improving organization, defining values, and finding direction in one’s life. Specializing in treatments rooted in psychodynamic theory, I collaborate with my patients, empowering them to identify the source of their pain, and utilizing their strengths to find a resolution.
(949) 271-7873 View (949) 271-7873
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Terri Barach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
You know you're a good parent. You know you're a good partner or spouse. So why are things so difficult? In spite of our best efforts and intentions, life can present us with unexpected challenges in our families, challenges that push us to our very limits. When family members are faced with special needs, chronic illness or estrangement it impacts everyone. Understanding this will allow you to be your best self and the best advocate or caregiver you can be. As a therapist, my goal is to give troubled families the support they need to restore balance and wellness.
You know you're a good parent. You know you're a good partner or spouse. So why are things so difficult? In spite of our best efforts and intentions, life can present us with unexpected challenges in our families, challenges that push us to our very limits. When family members are faced with special needs, chronic illness or estrangement it impacts everyone. Understanding this will allow you to be your best self and the best advocate or caregiver you can be. As a therapist, my goal is to give troubled families the support they need to restore balance and wellness.
(424) 296-4730 View (424) 296-4730
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Orli Peter
Psychologist, PhD, BCN, DABPS
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Whether the trigger for your difficulties was a major relationship crisis or life transition, I'll design a customized program for you that integrates compassionate and effective psychological treatments with brain mapping and neuroscientific treatments (HEG, neurofeedback, HRV, Brain Music) to expedite healing.
Welcome to Accelerated Psychology. I created this practice to offer cutting edge psychotherapies and neuoscientific treatments in a warm and compassionate environment. Integrating neuroscientific and psychotherapeutic treatments is often the most effective path to psychological healing and growth, because the two approaches work synergistically to create a brain state that is most receptive to treatment. For over 25 years, I have specialized in helping those who suffer from mild or severe anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, ADHD, or post-traumatic stress, and helping survivors and witnesses of terror from around the world.
Whether the trigger for your difficulties was a major relationship crisis or life transition, I'll design a customized program for you that integrates compassionate and effective psychological treatments with brain mapping and neuroscientific treatments (HEG, neurofeedback, HRV, Brain Music) to expedite healing.
Welcome to Accelerated Psychology. I created this practice to offer cutting edge psychotherapies and neuoscientific treatments in a warm and compassionate environment. Integrating neuroscientific and psychotherapeutic treatments is often the most effective path to psychological healing and growth, because the two approaches work synergistically to create a brain state that is most receptive to treatment. For over 25 years, I have specialized in helping those who suffer from mild or severe anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, ADHD, or post-traumatic stress, and helping survivors and witnesses of terror from around the world.
(310) 776-6838 View (310) 776-6838
Pine Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I work with Adults Couples and Adolescents, .
Given that I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, one might deduce that I am very intelligent and really good at what I do. Of course, there are other possibilities like I'm a glutton for punishment or just another ordinary obsessive over-achiever. The point is that credentials and education are but one important factor that go into making a good psychotherapist. I strive to NOT make assumtions, but to listen, understand, respect, be sensitive yet objective and flexible, tailoring the treatment to the needs of my patient instead of the other way around.
I work with Adults Couples and Adolescents, .
Given that I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst, one might deduce that I am very intelligent and really good at what I do. Of course, there are other possibilities like I'm a glutton for punishment or just another ordinary obsessive over-achiever. The point is that credentials and education are but one important factor that go into making a good psychotherapist. I strive to NOT make assumtions, but to listen, understand, respect, be sensitive yet objective and flexible, tailoring the treatment to the needs of my patient instead of the other way around.
(310) 275-1867 View (310) 275-1867
Photo of Janet Woznica, Psychologist in Beverly Hills, CA
Janet Woznica
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, eating disorders, families of high-conflict divorce, trauma, relationship issues, and child and adolescent treatment.
Successful psychotherapy can have far-reaching benefits, providing a unique opportunity to make lasting changes leading to a richer, more fulfilling life. I am dedicated to helping others overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts, and live their lives to the fullest. I work collaboratively to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I offer hope, perspective, compassion, and practical tools to resolve both current and long-term conflicts and issues.
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, eating disorders, families of high-conflict divorce, trauma, relationship issues, and child and adolescent treatment.
Successful psychotherapy can have far-reaching benefits, providing a unique opportunity to make lasting changes leading to a richer, more fulfilling life. I am dedicated to helping others overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts, and live their lives to the fullest. I work collaboratively to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I offer hope, perspective, compassion, and practical tools to resolve both current and long-term conflicts and issues.
(310) 923-7973 View (310) 923-7973
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Armaghan Ghassemi
Psychologist, Armaghan Ghassemi, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
After 35 plus years,I have gained the art of listening, being compassionate and non-judgmental which are the three basic requirements in any therapeutical relationship.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 36 years of experience working with adolescents & adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties including: *Depression, Anxiety, *Substance Misuse *PTSD *Interpersonal issues *Grief *Self-confidence/Personal Growth * Communication Skills *Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing both in clinical and Forensic settings * Anger Management *Forensic Psychology.
After 35 plus years,I have gained the art of listening, being compassionate and non-judgmental which are the three basic requirements in any therapeutical relationship.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 36 years of experience working with adolescents & adults who are experiencing a wide range of difficulties including: *Depression, Anxiety, *Substance Misuse *PTSD *Interpersonal issues *Grief *Self-confidence/Personal Growth * Communication Skills *Psychological and Neuropsychological Testing both in clinical and Forensic settings * Anger Management *Forensic Psychology.
(510) 945-3612 View (510) 945-3612
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Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
My hope as a therapist is to foster a safe and nurturing relationship in which together we can explore and make sense of your history and experiences.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.
My hope as a therapist is to foster a safe and nurturing relationship in which together we can explore and make sense of your history and experiences.
Feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, or stuck? Struggling with self-esteem, relationships, motivation, or achieving your goals? We can work together to help you develop insight, understanding, and skills to manage these stressors and grow.
(424) 234-2538 View (424) 234-2538
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Cathy DeBuono
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I work with individual adults, couples and adolescents.
There is no one approach to psychotherapy that is right for everyone.  As your therapist, I will take a highly individualized approach to the work that we do by starting with a comprehensive approach to understanding your unique circumstances and goals.  My work is always guided by the  principles of a psychodynamic approach, is informed by a wide range of psychoanalytic theories and is grounded in the wisdom of somatic experiencing.
I work with individual adults, couples and adolescents.
There is no one approach to psychotherapy that is right for everyone.  As your therapist, I will take a highly individualized approach to the work that we do by starting with a comprehensive approach to understanding your unique circumstances and goals.  My work is always guided by the  principles of a psychodynamic approach, is informed by a wide range of psychoanalytic theories and is grounded in the wisdom of somatic experiencing.
(310) 361-5898 View (310) 361-5898
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(833) 918-2676 View (833) 918-2676
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Tamika Torres
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212  (Online Only)
I offer Individual/couples therapy for adults with anxiety/depression, past trauma, life transition, relationship/marital issues and parenting.
Are you struggling with motherhood? Ashamed about your thoughts surrounding your child, partner or yourself. Finding it difficult to balance motherhood and work/entrepreneur goals? Navigating motherhood can be lonely and each mom or mom-to-be struggles in different ways. During this journey called motherhood, you deserve to be supported to alleviate your unique challenges and vulnerability.I am passionate about helping women find their way through unpleasant thoughts and emotions relating to motherhood. Most importantly, I strive to form a meaningful relationship with my clients. I believe the client is the expert in their own life.
I offer Individual/couples therapy for adults with anxiety/depression, past trauma, life transition, relationship/marital issues and parenting.
Are you struggling with motherhood? Ashamed about your thoughts surrounding your child, partner or yourself. Finding it difficult to balance motherhood and work/entrepreneur goals? Navigating motherhood can be lonely and each mom or mom-to-be struggles in different ways. During this journey called motherhood, you deserve to be supported to alleviate your unique challenges and vulnerability.I am passionate about helping women find their way through unpleasant thoughts and emotions relating to motherhood. Most importantly, I strive to form a meaningful relationship with my clients. I believe the client is the expert in their own life.
(818) 514-7711 View (818) 514-7711
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Dr. Kristine Kepp
PhD, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Dysfunctional relationship problems are progressive and need to be treated.
Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Grioup Psychotherapy, today you are one step closer to a new you. The path of personal growth is exhilarating and empowering. Regardless of the modality I use, I am solution focused and my goal is to help you discover and uncover your highest potential. While we can’t change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to transform them into powerful assets for the present and future. By applying complementary psychotherapy approaches and teniques, I will help you unearth and extinguish longstanding behavioral patterns and negative perceptions. As the result of our work together you will experience a complete transformation of mind, body and spirit. you will be walking in a totally new direction.
Dysfunctional relationship problems are progressive and need to be treated.
Whether you are looking for Individual, Couple, Family or Grioup Psychotherapy, today you are one step closer to a new you. The path of personal growth is exhilarating and empowering. Regardless of the modality I use, I am solution focused and my goal is to help you discover and uncover your highest potential. While we can’t change difficult situations in the past, we can work together to transform them into powerful assets for the present and future. By applying complementary psychotherapy approaches and teniques, I will help you unearth and extinguish longstanding behavioral patterns and negative perceptions. As the result of our work together you will experience a complete transformation of mind, body and spirit. you will be walking in a totally new direction.
(424) 365-8434 View (424) 365-8434
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Deborah S. Miora, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
The therapeutic relationship, dreams, and exploration of hopes, fears, and desires is the basis for learning about the often silent but powerful conflicts and tensions that block fulfillment in relationships to oneself and others.
All people seek relief from anxieties, depression, and other disturbing mental states. It is part of the human condition to wish to do away with distressing thoughts, feelings, and behavior that sometimes seem to dominate us rather than be active choices. Through the experience of the therapeutic and other current relationships, one may become aware of old yet alive and active ways of being and relating. The uncovering of these in the "here and now" together promotes awareness and integration. Everyone deserves a chance to live less burdened and with greater access to their inner resources.
The therapeutic relationship, dreams, and exploration of hopes, fears, and desires is the basis for learning about the often silent but powerful conflicts and tensions that block fulfillment in relationships to oneself and others.
All people seek relief from anxieties, depression, and other disturbing mental states. It is part of the human condition to wish to do away with distressing thoughts, feelings, and behavior that sometimes seem to dominate us rather than be active choices. Through the experience of the therapeutic and other current relationships, one may become aware of old yet alive and active ways of being and relating. The uncovering of these in the "here and now" together promotes awareness and integration. Everyone deserves a chance to live less burdened and with greater access to their inner resources.
(424) 329-5972 View (424) 329-5972
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Sandra Sarnoff
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
I also work with people with communication issues, difficulty with decisions, relationship conflict, and stress and with those who have had a traumatic childhood or difficult adult experiences.
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
I also work with people with communication issues, difficulty with decisions, relationship conflict, and stress and with those who have had a traumatic childhood or difficult adult experiences.
I offer a safe, collaborative, empathic environment where an individual can gradually deal with life's challenges including issues of depression, anxiety, grief/loss, health, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. I listen in a respectful way to help you formulate and work toward your desired goals. In therapy, I partner with you to build on what has worked in your life and to help you understand and transform those thing that have not.
(310) 736-2811 View (310) 736-2811
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David E Bresler
Psychologist, PhD, LAC, DiplAc, NCCAOM, AAPM
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210  (Online Only)
My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, disability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, medication dependence, isolation, etc.) Although many of our patients have not responded well to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them move from feeling a severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it.
My practice focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families who are suffering from emotional or physical pain or the aftereffects of trauma. We help them resolve the traumatic experience, as well as its consequences (e.g. physical pain, stress, disability, depression, anxiety, insomnia, medication dependence, isolation, etc.) Although many of our patients have not responded well to prior therapies, we've had outstanding success in helping them move from feeling a severe loss to finding a new and positive beginning. We love to work with people who are ready to change and eager to learn how to do it.
(562) 250-5763 View (562) 250-5763
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Patrice Spinner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I also offer couples therapy snd custody mediation.
In Westwood near UCLA, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, breast cancer and relationships. I provide psychotherapy for adults and children in a safe, supportive environment where we will explore behaviors and emotions that hamper healthy self-expression and relationships. By identifying personal goals we can gain a better understanding of the repetitive patterns that block these goals. Often coping strategies from childhood are no longer useful. By becoming mindful of these patterns, we can begin to let these patterns go and begin to form new patterns that will move us in the direction we want.
I also offer couples therapy snd custody mediation.
In Westwood near UCLA, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, eating disorders, breast cancer and relationships. I provide psychotherapy for adults and children in a safe, supportive environment where we will explore behaviors and emotions that hamper healthy self-expression and relationships. By identifying personal goals we can gain a better understanding of the repetitive patterns that block these goals. Often coping strategies from childhood are no longer useful. By becoming mindful of these patterns, we can begin to let these patterns go and begin to form new patterns that will move us in the direction we want.
(424) 210-5588 View (424) 210-5588
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Ronit Farzam
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Some of my specialities are: Depression, Anxiety – Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD – Recent and Childhood Traumas, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Marital and Relationship Issues, ADHD, Self-Confidence and Self-esteem, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, and Personal Growth.
I understand that therapy demands your time, money, and energy and I genuinely value your investment. I believe in maximizing your time in therapy and collaborate with you in clarifying and establishing your goals from the beginning in order to utilize every session to get you one step closer to where you want to be in your life. I consider myself an interactive therapist. I engage with my clients by coaching them to align their thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to understand themselves better and move forward to enjoy the changes they wish to see in their lives.
Some of my specialities are: Depression, Anxiety – Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, PTSD – Recent and Childhood Traumas, Domestic Violence, Parenting, Marital and Relationship Issues, ADHD, Self-Confidence and Self-esteem, Anger Management, Grief and Loss, and Personal Growth.
I understand that therapy demands your time, money, and energy and I genuinely value your investment. I believe in maximizing your time in therapy and collaborate with you in clarifying and establishing your goals from the beginning in order to utilize every session to get you one step closer to where you want to be in your life. I consider myself an interactive therapist. I engage with my clients by coaching them to align their thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to understand themselves better and move forward to enjoy the changes they wish to see in their lives.
(310) 651-7469 View (310) 651-7469

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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.