Photo of Michelle Taylor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Lakewood, CA
Michelle Taylor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.
Accepting new clients/couples NOW- Online Video Therapy - Couples and individuals! I am a direct, tell-it-how-it-is therapist. I don't want you to be in therapy forever... we get straight to the root, do the work, get the skills you need and you become your own therapist. 8-10 sessions is the goal. If you're not ready to do the work, I'm not the therapist for you. But, if you're ready to step into courage and out of comfort, I'm ready to charge the storm with you. Couples like my straightforward approach, giving you the proven communication skills for healthier relationships. Do the hard, courageous thing and email me.
(562) 317-7556 View (562) 317-7556
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Nasrin Farr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
Hello, my name is Nasrin. For over a decade, I have had the privilege of working with adults, children/ adolescents, families, couples, LGBTQ, and Military/Veterans from a diverse population. What contributes to my work is the skill to utilize evidence-based therapies with the compassion and empathy needed to provide a therapeutic alliance.
(323) 443-7274 View (323) 443-7274
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Patricia Guerrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
Hi, my name is Patricia Guerrero, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in private practice with Individuals, families and children since 2008. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues and brain injury. My focus is meeting clients where they are and introducing new ideas and treatment to reach their desired outcomes. I have worked with all ages in my career and have a background in working with disabled, incarcerated, chronically ill, and TBI clients. This would include, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hi, my name is Patricia Guerrero, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in private practice with Individuals, families and children since 2008. I specialize in depression, anxiety, relationship issues and brain injury. My focus is meeting clients where they are and introducing new ideas and treatment to reach their desired outcomes. I have worked with all ages in my career and have a background in working with disabled, incarcerated, chronically ill, and TBI clients. This would include, but not limited to depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
(323) 977-7891 View (323) 977-7891
Photo of Brandon Reginald Washington, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Brandon Reginald Washington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BCD, MBA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90715
My approach is based on embracing each person as a uniquely special and individualistically malleable human being, ready to be recrafted and molded into the version of themselves they want to see. My practice uses powerful tools to help them to learn and grow together through the therapeutic relationship. This allows my clients to find and re-embrace their true selves, as they redefine and refresh their roles in their lives. Find me on the following insurance billing Mental Health platforms, to book an appointment today: "Grow Therapy", "Hello Alma", "PATH Mental Health", and "Headway"
My approach is based on embracing each person as a uniquely special and individualistically malleable human being, ready to be recrafted and molded into the version of themselves they want to see. My practice uses powerful tools to help them to learn and grow together through the therapeutic relationship. This allows my clients to find and re-embrace their true selves, as they redefine and refresh their roles in their lives. Find me on the following insurance billing Mental Health platforms, to book an appointment today: "Grow Therapy", "Hello Alma", "PATH Mental Health", and "Headway"
(562) 207-5564 View (562) 207-5564
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Krystal Handy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
I'm Krystal Handy, a Doctor of Marriage and Family Therapy with 15 years of experience in mental health care. My foundation in multicultural studies and my past experience as a domestic violence legal advocate inform my current approach. I have worked with a wide range of people and clinical problems that keep people stuck. I have worked with men, women, and children who have survived traumatic experiences, along with couple and family relational problems, the transient population, and those with chronic medical problems. I am very committed to helping individuals, couples, and families live their best life now!
(858) 358-5706 View (858) 358-5706
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Anna McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713
Surviving? Let's work together to help you start thriving! Experience empathetic individual and couples counseling.
Feeling exhausted, anxious, and broken? Your relationship might be hanging by a thread, or you're uncertain about building a healthy, secure connection. Transition from survival to healing and peace with expert individual and couples therapy. Discover a place to thrive despite life's challenges. Move beyond the overwhelm. Explore tailored counseling to reclaim your well-being. It's time for a transformation.
Surviving? Let's work together to help you start thriving! Experience empathetic individual and couples counseling.
Feeling exhausted, anxious, and broken? Your relationship might be hanging by a thread, or you're uncertain about building a healthy, secure connection. Transition from survival to healing and peace with expert individual and couples therapy. Discover a place to thrive despite life's challenges. Move beyond the overwhelm. Explore tailored counseling to reclaim your well-being. It's time for a transformation.
(310) 907-7871 View (310) 907-7871
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Manuel Fonseca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
CONGRATULATIONS on taking this step! This is the right time for you to make YOU a priority! I am committed to guiding you on how to improve your overall well-being. I have over 16 years of clinical experience assisting individuals, couples, and families with practical tools to help them manage & overcome difficulties in their lives – I am here to help YOU reach your absolute BEST potential.
CONGRATULATIONS on taking this step! This is the right time for you to make YOU a priority! I am committed to guiding you on how to improve your overall well-being. I have over 16 years of clinical experience assisting individuals, couples, and families with practical tools to help them manage & overcome difficulties in their lives – I am here to help YOU reach your absolute BEST potential.
(626) 604-0719 View (626) 604-0719
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Circe Von Haus
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805
I value the therapeutic relationship and empowering others.
Circe Von Haus I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, with 10 years' experience. I am passionate about helping others navigate life’s challenges, accomplish goals, and empowering the individual. I have extensive expertise working with children and families. As a marriage and family therapist, my areas of interests are working with grief, trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, parenting, ADHD, Autism, children and families, and the multicultural population.
I value the therapeutic relationship and empowering others.
Circe Von Haus I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, with 10 years' experience. I am passionate about helping others navigate life’s challenges, accomplish goals, and empowering the individual. I have extensive expertise working with children and families. As a marriage and family therapist, my areas of interests are working with grief, trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, parenting, ADHD, Autism, children and families, and the multicultural population.
(323) 709-8687 View (323) 709-8687
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Sothy Rith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90712
Hello and welcome. I have been a dedicated psychotherapist for the past 14 years. I am originally from the Central Valley of California and have worked with severely mentally ill and dual-diagnosed clients in mental health agencies. Through my experience, I gained various therapeutic insights and applied different therapeutic approaches (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Play Therapy, and Rogerian Therapy). I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
Hello and welcome. I have been a dedicated psychotherapist for the past 14 years. I am originally from the Central Valley of California and have worked with severely mentally ill and dual-diagnosed clients in mental health agencies. Through my experience, I gained various therapeutic insights and applied different therapeutic approaches (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Play Therapy, and Rogerian Therapy). I have experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
(760) 358-0867 View (760) 358-0867
Photo of Andrea Cairella, Counselor in Lakewood, CA
Andrea Cairella
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90713
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
Do you desire inner harmony, life satisfaction & greater joy in your life? Are you ready to heal from your emotional pain & enhance the quality of your life and relationships? As a compassionate therapist, I can guide you along your healing journey. I am dedicated to helping my clients succeed, experience inner peace, self-acceptance, joy, hope and love. I am intuitive, empathetic, multicultural & multilingual with over 10 years of experience. My specialty areas include: anxiety, PTSD/trauma, attachment issues, depression, addiction, relationship issues (couples and families), grief & loss and self-esteem issue for adults, children & adolescents.
(562) 732-4936 View (562) 732-4936
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Dr. Karyn Harmon
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90713  (Online Only)
I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems. Whether you are looking to improve yourself, your relationships, or help others in your family, you will find my services to be supportive yet challenging enough to help reach your goals.
I provide therapy to individuals, children, couples, and families to help them to find the best solutions to their problems. Whether you are looking to improve yourself, your relationships, or help others in your family, you will find my services to be supportive yet challenging enough to help reach your goals.
(424) 955-4137 View (424) 955-4137
Photo of Heather Valentino, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Heather Valentino
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90713
Therapy is designed to promote total health by addressing your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs. The relationship between a client and therapist can be as healing as the therapy techniques provided during the session. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience working at the outpatient, day treatment, and residential levels of care and have 5 years of experience working with the Long Beach Unified School District. I have also specialized in treating eating disorders for the last 4 years. I have experience working with eating disorders, depression and anxiety, trauma/abuse, personality disorders, family and relationship issues.
Therapy is designed to promote total health by addressing your spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical needs. The relationship between a client and therapist can be as healing as the therapy techniques provided during the session. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience working at the outpatient, day treatment, and residential levels of care and have 5 years of experience working with the Long Beach Unified School District. I have also specialized in treating eating disorders for the last 4 years. I have experience working with eating disorders, depression and anxiety, trauma/abuse, personality disorders, family and relationship issues.
(562) 354-8166 View (562) 354-8166
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Trevor Monroe
Psychologist, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90805  (Online Only)
I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.
I have been in private practice for the last 15 years. I work with individuals. Most of my clients are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or all three. Typically they are making their way through a major upheaval in their lives, such as divorce, tragic loss, job stress, severe communication problems, and strained family relationships. They're often depressed, angry, confused, or anxious. My work with couples and families is for the most part communication therapy. I never stop being amazed when clients explain to me that for the first time they're feeling heard, really heard, by their partners, children, or parents.
(562) 276-2204 View (562) 276-2204
Photo of Beth Nadel, Marriage & Family Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Beth Nadel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712  (Online Only)
I focus on developing a trusting relationship that enables you to feel safe during your healing process.
If you're reading this it is because you have the courage to seek guidance and support to deal with the current challenges in your life. Therapy creates an opportunity to find healthy ways to cope, to empower and to heal. I work with individuals experiencing depression and or anxiety. Life presents problems that we see as obstacles but they can also be opportunities for growth and change. Therapy helps see solutions and options and to learn how to make better choices for yourself and your loved ones. In addition, because animals are an important part of my life and maybe yours, I offer consultations and letters for support animals.
I focus on developing a trusting relationship that enables you to feel safe during your healing process.
If you're reading this it is because you have the courage to seek guidance and support to deal with the current challenges in your life. Therapy creates an opportunity to find healthy ways to cope, to empower and to heal. I work with individuals experiencing depression and or anxiety. Life presents problems that we see as obstacles but they can also be opportunities for growth and change. Therapy helps see solutions and options and to learn how to make better choices for yourself and your loved ones. In addition, because animals are an important part of my life and maybe yours, I offer consultations and letters for support animals.
(562) 239-2281 View (562) 239-2281
Photo of Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
(562) 310-9741 View (562) 310-9741
Photo of Pat Rodriguez, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Pat Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90712  (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed. I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships, parenting, and at work. Se habla espanol.
With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed. I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships, parenting, and at work. Se habla espanol.
(424) 226-4894 View (424) 226-4894
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February Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90713
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
(310) 626-4069 View (310) 626-4069
Photo of Steven W Cohen, Marriage & Family Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Steven W Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Lakewood, CA 90711
I have been counseling professionally for more than 30 years. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families experience joy in life that is dependent not upon circumstances, but on making good choices and learning how to develop healthy interpersonal relationships. I am particularly interested in helping married couples experience the most satisfying relationships they can. There is no doubt in my mind that if a couple is committed to improving their relationship and doing the work involved, they will achieve the kind of marriage to which they aspire.
I have been counseling professionally for more than 30 years. I am passionate about helping individuals, couples and families experience joy in life that is dependent not upon circumstances, but on making good choices and learning how to develop healthy interpersonal relationships. I am particularly interested in helping married couples experience the most satisfying relationships they can. There is no doubt in my mind that if a couple is committed to improving their relationship and doing the work involved, they will achieve the kind of marriage to which they aspire.
(714) 312-3149 View (714) 312-3149
Photo of Jim Palato, Marriage & Family Therapist in Lakewood, CA
Jim Palato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90715
I offer you a trusting, caring environment where you can explore your responses to life’s changes, examine who you are in relationship with self and others, and what changes can be created from within to achieve what you desire in life.
Have you experienced a change in your life that you are finding hard to handle? Sometimes life can present challenges which are difficult to overcome or cope with on our own. Having a trusted, caring, and competent individual on your side can help you overcome challenges, cope with unwanted changes, and grow individually. This growth can improve your relationships with self, significant others, family, friends, and in your profession.
I offer you a trusting, caring environment where you can explore your responses to life’s changes, examine who you are in relationship with self and others, and what changes can be created from within to achieve what you desire in life.
Have you experienced a change in your life that you are finding hard to handle? Sometimes life can present challenges which are difficult to overcome or cope with on our own. Having a trusted, caring, and competent individual on your side can help you overcome challenges, cope with unwanted changes, and grow individually. This growth can improve your relationships with self, significant others, family, friends, and in your profession.
(310) 736-1431 View (310) 736-1431
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Abbeyfield Practice Management Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lakewood, CA 90713
The therapists have over 15 years of counseling experience specializing in individual, child, adolescent, family, and couples.
The clinicians at Abbeyfield provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. Through therapy, aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be achieved. People seek counseling for a wide range of reasons: difficulty sharing thoughts & feelings, negative feelings about oneself and/or others, lacking motivation or energy, difficulty focusing, increased family conflict, differences in parenting styles and many others. Our clinicians are ready to help you. Se Habla Espanol. Marque 40 cuando llamemos.
The therapists have over 15 years of counseling experience specializing in individual, child, adolescent, family, and couples.
The clinicians at Abbeyfield provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. Through therapy, aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be achieved. People seek counseling for a wide range of reasons: difficulty sharing thoughts & feelings, negative feelings about oneself and/or others, lacking motivation or energy, difficulty focusing, increased family conflict, differences in parenting styles and many others. Our clinicians are ready to help you. Se Habla Espanol. Marque 40 cuando llamemos.
(562) 731-0542 View (562) 731-0542
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.