Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Jenny Storey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with your life or relationships? Do you need someone to listen and understand you? I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I primarily work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use warmth and empathy to help address each unique individual's needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining traditional psychotherapy with mind-body techniques.
Are you feeling depressed, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with your life or relationships? Do you need someone to listen and understand you? I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. I primarily work with adults, couples, and adolescents, and use warmth and empathy to help address each unique individual's needs. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining traditional psychotherapy with mind-body techniques.
Gary Bachman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
I have more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and children, and feel deeply appreciative of each client’s journey. My interest lies in the areas of anxiety, depression, family trauma, grief and loss, as well as issues related to aging, parenting and life transitions. I take an interactive approach which is characterized by warmth, humor, and straightforward communication. I am committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for expression.
I have more than 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and children, and feel deeply appreciative of each client’s journey. My interest lies in the areas of anxiety, depression, family trauma, grief and loss, as well as issues related to aging, parenting and life transitions. I take an interactive approach which is characterized by warmth, humor, and straightforward communication. I am committed to providing a supportive and safe environment for expression.
Rooky Hayman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I work with diverse populations of adults, teens, and couples, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and Imago Therapy.
Life presents us with a multitude of challenges, each carrying the power to either diminish our spirit or bolster our resilience. My goal is to be a collaborator in shaping these transformative opportunities that can enrich your life's narrative. Through this process, we’ll learn how to navigate life’s unpredictable waves, fostering not just survival, but a profound sense of joy and purpose in life. As we untangle the threads of worry, we’ll make space to focus on what truly matters: nurturing your self-worth, forging deeper connections with loved ones, and embracing a life that resonates with meaning and fulfillment.
I work with diverse populations of adults, teens, and couples, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, CBT, and Imago Therapy.
Life presents us with a multitude of challenges, each carrying the power to either diminish our spirit or bolster our resilience. My goal is to be a collaborator in shaping these transformative opportunities that can enrich your life's narrative. Through this process, we’ll learn how to navigate life’s unpredictable waves, fostering not just survival, but a profound sense of joy and purpose in life. As we untangle the threads of worry, we’ll make space to focus on what truly matters: nurturing your self-worth, forging deeper connections with loved ones, and embracing a life that resonates with meaning and fulfillment.
Wendy Barbara Wright
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
The relationship between you and your therapist is a unique one built on trust and honest communication. I am a licensed clinical social worker with five years experience. I am also a mediator with 14 years experience and former Executive Director of the California Academy of Mediation Professionals where I supervised a team of mediators helping them resolve thousands of court-related disputes. I have also conducted private couple and family mediations for the past ten years. I have 12 years experience in financial counseling, and 20 years experience as a university administrator.
Kristine H Johnson Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Welcome! Are you willing to change the patterns that are causing you pain, stress and dissatisfaction? We all have behavior developed in our early years that influence our relationships, our work, our sense of self. My approach is to identify and help you become aware of the blocks that are holding you back and guide you through the many transitions and challenges you face on a daily basis. I offer you hope for a future without these hindrances. I work to create a safe, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, emphasizing the healing nature of our therapist-client relationship.
Welcome! Are you willing to change the patterns that are causing you pain, stress and dissatisfaction? We all have behavior developed in our early years that influence our relationships, our work, our sense of self. My approach is to identify and help you become aware of the blocks that are holding you back and guide you through the many transitions and challenges you face on a daily basis. I offer you hope for a future without these hindrances. I work to create a safe, compassionate environment to explore your thoughts and emotions, emphasizing the healing nature of our therapist-client relationship.
John Grienenberger
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.
I currently see adolescents, adults, parents, and couples in private practice specializing in psychotherapy. I work from a contemporary psychodynamic/attachment based model. I seek to create an emphathic environment to help clients feel understood, while also challenging them to go to greater depths by confronting self-defeating or growth inhibiting patterns of relating to self and others.
Erin C Mason
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
We all tell ourselves a story about who we are, where we come from, and what we believe. Understanding our story unleashes the power to influence it in new and constructive ways. What’s your story? I use thought-provoking questions and empowering perspectives to gently guide my clients through the process of exploring and understanding how they tell their story. With over 22 years in the field of mental health and wellness, I apply a customized and collaborative approach, to help individuals and couples navigate transitions, resolve internal/external conflicts, and restore balance.
We all tell ourselves a story about who we are, where we come from, and what we believe. Understanding our story unleashes the power to influence it in new and constructive ways. What’s your story? I use thought-provoking questions and empowering perspectives to gently guide my clients through the process of exploring and understanding how they tell their story. With over 22 years in the field of mental health and wellness, I apply a customized and collaborative approach, to help individuals and couples navigate transitions, resolve internal/external conflicts, and restore balance.
Jennifer Ann Giancola
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
I work with individuals and couples who want to work towards more loving and connected relationships.
My work focuses on the process of acceptance and integration of aspects of ourselves that we like and those that we find challenging. We all struggle at times with self-doubt and self-worth issues. These feelings are difficult to cope with and hinder our ability to really get to know ourselves and others. Through conversation and a deep curiosity and caring about my client's, I help to broaden their understanding of themselves. My clients begin to have more authentic experiences by finding meaning in their life experiences and gaining new insights that help them achieve their personal goals.
I work with individuals and couples who want to work towards more loving and connected relationships.
My work focuses on the process of acceptance and integration of aspects of ourselves that we like and those that we find challenging. We all struggle at times with self-doubt and self-worth issues. These feelings are difficult to cope with and hinder our ability to really get to know ourselves and others. Through conversation and a deep curiosity and caring about my client's, I help to broaden their understanding of themselves. My clients begin to have more authentic experiences by finding meaning in their life experiences and gaining new insights that help them achieve their personal goals.
Matthew Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
Jacinta Brown-Wade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018
I have worked in the Behavioral Health field for 14 years providing community-based and full-partnership services to children, adolescents, families, and couples.
I believe it takes a strong person to seek out counseling and support to initiate the change you are looking for. I would love to help you get there. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am committed to working with you to create change by developing goals, identifying and increasing strengths, processing experiences, empowering, nurturing, and providing psychoeducation to enable change.
I have worked in the Behavioral Health field for 14 years providing community-based and full-partnership services to children, adolescents, families, and couples.
I believe it takes a strong person to seek out counseling and support to initiate the change you are looking for. I would love to help you get there. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am committed to working with you to create change by developing goals, identifying and increasing strengths, processing experiences, empowering, nurturing, and providing psychoeducation to enable change.
Shawnee Isaac-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90013
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose goal is to assist my clients in developing more meaningful, centered lives. I have a compassionate and supportive style and enjoy working with both individuals and couples, honoring the uniqueness of each individual by creating a safe and nurturing environment.
I am a Jungian Psychotherapist and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose goal is to assist my clients in developing more meaningful, centered lives. I have a compassionate and supportive style and enjoy working with both individuals and couples, honoring the uniqueness of each individual by creating a safe and nurturing environment.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
I am an assistant professor at UCLA School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist who is sensitive, focused and caring. My practice is mainly focused on treating individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and life change, and I also work with couples and families who want to improve communication. I work by helping people find inner strengths, acquire new approaches to deal with conflict, and develop personal insight to make life more fulfilling. I am proud to do work that recognizes human dignity in moments of difficulty, and take seriously my role to help people grow.
I am an assistant professor at UCLA School of Medicine and a clinical psychologist who is sensitive, focused and caring. My practice is mainly focused on treating individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, and life change, and I also work with couples and families who want to improve communication. I work by helping people find inner strengths, acquire new approaches to deal with conflict, and develop personal insight to make life more fulfilling. I am proud to do work that recognizes human dignity in moments of difficulty, and take seriously my role to help people grow.
Beatriz Gutierrez-Escalante
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Online Only)
I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals.
I believe that therapy is a place for soul searching and a journey to life purpose. My approach is that everyone has strengths and resources to improve their life. My focus is to help you regain clarity & confidence that align with your life purpose. You will expperience a safe and non-judgmental environment that is collaborative and empowering. My commitment is to work with you in the most nurturing and empowering way so that you can be the best version of yourself.
I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals.
I believe that therapy is a place for soul searching and a journey to life purpose. My approach is that everyone has strengths and resources to improve their life. My focus is to help you regain clarity & confidence that align with your life purpose. You will expperience a safe and non-judgmental environment that is collaborative and empowering. My commitment is to work with you in the most nurturing and empowering way so that you can be the best version of yourself.
Bill Cloke, Ph.D.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.
Psychotherapy is essentially a collaborative process where the feedback between the therapist and the person is without any sense of judgement or agenda.Therapy is about what works from the perspective of each person's unique personal experience. It allows for a fluid perspective to be understood and worked through. I am an active participant, providing descriptions along with mutually agreed upon insights and interpretations. I believe that the essential process within oneself and in a therapeutic setting should always contain compassion, understanding, respect and empathy. The goal is to develop a positive relationship with oneself and with others.
Terri James
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Ultimately, the key to a successful therapeutic experience lies within the relationship between client and therapist.
Is something holding you back from living at your full potential? Are you overwhelmed with intense feelings of sadness, anger, fear or frustration? If you are feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you, or are navigating through a difficult life challenge, therapy can help you realize your true potential and reach your life goals. With assistance and support there can be healing and an increased level of awareness to self and the environment. You can feel better about yourself, and thrive in your relationships.
Ultimately, the key to a successful therapeutic experience lies within the relationship between client and therapist.
Is something holding you back from living at your full potential? Are you overwhelmed with intense feelings of sadness, anger, fear or frustration? If you are feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you, or are navigating through a difficult life challenge, therapy can help you realize your true potential and reach your life goals. With assistance and support there can be healing and an increased level of awareness to self and the environment. You can feel better about yourself, and thrive in your relationships.
Jeanette Buller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Patients with symptoms/diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, Anger Management, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Family/Marital Stressors, Forensic (criminal history, or involvement with authorities).
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
Patients with symptoms/diagnoses of Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Trauma, Intimate Partner Violence, Anger Management, Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders, Family/Marital Stressors, Forensic (criminal history, or involvement with authorities).
Hi there, I'm Jeanette Buller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Jeanette's approach to therapy includes seeing you as a whole person, taking into account who you are now and the version of yourself you wish to achieve. Together, we will work on strategies to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful connections to what is most important for you. I look forward to hearing your story and connecting with you in our therapy session.
Claudia Narvaez-Meza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MFA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Claudia is an EMDR certified bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 83703) who is licensed to practice in New York and California. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Claudia specializes in trauma recovery, family systems and relationship issues, fertility concerns, substance abuse and recovery, sexual and gender identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and migration and acculturation challenges. Claudia collaborates with the client in curating a space that nurtures self-resiliency, strength, and embraces complexity with renewed care and compassion.
Claudia is an EMDR certified bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW 83703) who is licensed to practice in New York and California. She has over 15 years of experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. Claudia specializes in trauma recovery, family systems and relationship issues, fertility concerns, substance abuse and recovery, sexual and gender identity, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and migration and acculturation challenges. Claudia collaborates with the client in curating a space that nurtures self-resiliency, strength, and embraces complexity with renewed care and compassion.
Charlotte Kay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
22 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
If you're ready for change in your life, welcome! I counsel individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds. Whether you're returning to therapy or taking your first step, I'm here to provide the support you need to realize the change you're longing for. I can help you with anxiety, depression, any relational challenges (monogamy, ENM, platonic, familial), trauma, stress management, career challenges, insecurity, adjusting to parenthood, compulsive behavior, transitions, and loss. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation.
If you're ready for change in your life, welcome! I counsel individuals and couples with diverse backgrounds. Whether you're returning to therapy or taking your first step, I'm here to provide the support you need to realize the change you're longing for. I can help you with anxiety, depression, any relational challenges (monogamy, ENM, platonic, familial), trauma, stress management, career challenges, insecurity, adjusting to parenthood, compulsive behavior, transitions, and loss. Please reach out for a complimentary consultation.
Michael Latimer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I have been in practice for over 10 years, helping clients to explore and resolve relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My work is client-centered, which attempts to tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy and Attachment Theory, which looks at the ways in which childhood experiences may affect one's relationship to self and others.
I have been in practice for over 10 years, helping clients to explore and resolve relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My work is client-centered, which attempts to tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy and Attachment Theory, which looks at the ways in which childhood experiences may affect one's relationship to self and others.
Jane Maki
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068
For 30 years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with communication and intimacy problems. I work collaboratively to help both individuals and couples find a greater sense of well-being. Clients have said they appreciate my sense of humor, approachability and the relaxing environment I provide.
For 30 years, I have enjoyed assisting clients in working through a range of problems including anxiety and depression, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, career concerns, life transitions and creative blocks. My style is integrative and I tailor my approach to the specific needs of each client. I specialize in working with couples who are struggling with communication and intimacy problems. I work collaboratively to help both individuals and couples find a greater sense of well-being. Clients have said they appreciate my sense of humor, approachability and the relaxing environment I provide.
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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.