Couples Counseling Therapists in 91208
I have conducted therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
It's amazing how our life can affects us, sometimes good and sometimes bad. I believe that life is about taking small steps to help us achieve our overall goals. Unfortunately, challenges, stressors and doubts can get in our way, making our journey difficult, confusing, uncertain and sometimes scary. I am here to help and support you on your journey. After working in non profits organizations, I have over 9 years of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting issues, grief/loss, sexual assault, generational trauma, co parenting struggles, work related stressors and suicide.
I have conducted therapy with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
It's amazing how our life can affects us, sometimes good and sometimes bad. I believe that life is about taking small steps to help us achieve our overall goals. Unfortunately, challenges, stressors and doubts can get in our way, making our journey difficult, confusing, uncertain and sometimes scary. I am here to help and support you on your journey. After working in non profits organizations, I have over 9 years of experience working with clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting issues, grief/loss, sexual assault, generational trauma, co parenting struggles, work related stressors and suicide.
By working in an agency and private practice setting, I have acquired skills to cater to the needs of all individuals: children, adolescents, adults, groups, and couples.
Do you ever find yourself needing someone to talk to? Do you find your thoughts taking over your mind on a daily basis? The first step to gaining control over your emotions is to reach out for help. I have specialized in helping my clients reach their therapeutic goals through personalized therapy. My vast experience in catering to individuals, couples, and families, has allowed me to individualize the therapeutic process of all my clients. My specialties include helping clients overcome PTSD, Divorce, and Anxiety, which I have found to be some of the main sources of one's emotional struggle.
By working in an agency and private practice setting, I have acquired skills to cater to the needs of all individuals: children, adolescents, adults, groups, and couples.
Do you ever find yourself needing someone to talk to? Do you find your thoughts taking over your mind on a daily basis? The first step to gaining control over your emotions is to reach out for help. I have specialized in helping my clients reach their therapeutic goals through personalized therapy. My vast experience in catering to individuals, couples, and families, has allowed me to individualize the therapeutic process of all my clients. My specialties include helping clients overcome PTSD, Divorce, and Anxiety, which I have found to be some of the main sources of one's emotional struggle.
I have worked with hundreds of adolescence, adults and couples for over the past 29 years.
Are you struggling to understand who you are and why you do the things that you do? Then let me help you gain insight into your behaviors. This way the better life that you seek can become a reality. Learn how to enjoy life and live in the moment. The current clients that I work with enjoy my caring and non-judgmental attitude, as well as my humor and years of experience.
I have worked with hundreds of adolescence, adults and couples for over the past 29 years.
Are you struggling to understand who you are and why you do the things that you do? Then let me help you gain insight into your behaviors. This way the better life that you seek can become a reality. Learn how to enjoy life and live in the moment. The current clients that I work with enjoy my caring and non-judgmental attitude, as well as my humor and years of experience.
Andrea Arias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91208 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are going through a challenging time in their life or trying to make sense of negative experiences.
Are you feeling stuck and needing a change? Tired of experiencing restlessness due to the worries? Whether you're going through a sudden unexpected event or you're looking to revisit old habits that are no longer serving you, I'm here to help. I am a compassionate, warm, genuine, and caring professional who honors the entire spectrum of the human experience. I believe in creating a non-judgmental, safe, and authentic therapeutic relationship to support healing.
I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, and couples who are going through a challenging time in their life or trying to make sense of negative experiences.
Are you feeling stuck and needing a change? Tired of experiencing restlessness due to the worries? Whether you're going through a sudden unexpected event or you're looking to revisit old habits that are no longer serving you, I'm here to help. I am a compassionate, warm, genuine, and caring professional who honors the entire spectrum of the human experience. I believe in creating a non-judgmental, safe, and authentic therapeutic relationship to support healing.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling or at an impasse.
You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Individuals, couples and families learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other, heal and grow a stronger relationship.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have had the privilege of working with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling or at an impasse.
You don't have to continue feeling depressed or anxious. I can help you learn effective ways to manage difficulties and challenges so that you may feel more in control of your life. Replace debilitating negative thoughts and embrace your strengths and capabilities. You can learn to trust that you're ready to make decisions, move forward, reach your goals, and attain what you want, feeling hopeful, motivated and optimistic. Individuals, couples and families learn new ways to communicate effectively, resolve ongoing conflicts, repair trust, learn to support each other, heal and grow a stronger relationship.
In couples therapy we will work together to increase a deeper, more meaningful understanding of each other and love between partners.
We will work together to overcome any anxiety, depression, or stressful life changes such as marriage, death, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I will provide a safe, supportive and authentic environment that will help you work through these issues while encouraging growth, self acceptance and an overall improvement in the quality of your life. I find that using a combination of existential/depth work along with behavioral therapy provides long lasting benefits and true change.
In couples therapy we will work together to increase a deeper, more meaningful understanding of each other and love between partners.
We will work together to overcome any anxiety, depression, or stressful life changes such as marriage, death, pregnancy and postpartum issues. I will provide a safe, supportive and authentic environment that will help you work through these issues while encouraging growth, self acceptance and an overall improvement in the quality of your life. I find that using a combination of existential/depth work along with behavioral therapy provides long lasting benefits and true change.
I teach my clients about the relationship between body, mind and emotions, and we address all three aspects in each session to create permanent change.
During this extraordinary time of increased stress and uncertainty many of us are overwhelmed; facing pain, fear and anxiety as never before. I am an expert in working with clients to confront these challenges. I customize therapeutic methods and help clients develop strategies to overcome individual issues and achieve a balanced approach to life under any circumstances. After 20 years I am still constantly researching, and employ both old and new approaches with my clients. Client relationships are built on a foundation of trust and understanding, and I ensure a safe and professional environment, in-person or through telehealth.
I teach my clients about the relationship between body, mind and emotions, and we address all three aspects in each session to create permanent change.
During this extraordinary time of increased stress and uncertainty many of us are overwhelmed; facing pain, fear and anxiety as never before. I am an expert in working with clients to confront these challenges. I customize therapeutic methods and help clients develop strategies to overcome individual issues and achieve a balanced approach to life under any circumstances. After 20 years I am still constantly researching, and employ both old and new approaches with my clients. Client relationships are built on a foundation of trust and understanding, and I ensure a safe and professional environment, in-person or through telehealth.
As a psychoanalyst with over a decade of experience, I work with individuals and couples to find underlying causes of painful symptoms like anxiety and depression, work through impasses in attachments with other people, and overcome inhibitions about achieving goals.
One of the hardest challenges in life is discovering new paths to follow when you feel stuck. Issues below the surface of your awareness could be keeping you from finding answers on your own, and so you've taken this first important step of looking for a therapist to help you achieve deeper understanding. In a collaborative therapy setting, we can explore how clearly you see yourself and others, how you approach or avoid life-affirming possibilities, and how to break through the barriers to change that have been in your way. My priority as a therapist is that you feel fully heard and known as we take this journey together.
As a psychoanalyst with over a decade of experience, I work with individuals and couples to find underlying causes of painful symptoms like anxiety and depression, work through impasses in attachments with other people, and overcome inhibitions about achieving goals.
One of the hardest challenges in life is discovering new paths to follow when you feel stuck. Issues below the surface of your awareness could be keeping you from finding answers on your own, and so you've taken this first important step of looking for a therapist to help you achieve deeper understanding. In a collaborative therapy setting, we can explore how clearly you see yourself and others, how you approach or avoid life-affirming possibilities, and how to break through the barriers to change that have been in your way. My priority as a therapist is that you feel fully heard and known as we take this journey together.
Mariam Vanounts
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91208 (Online Only)
I believe in the infinite power of therapeutic connection - a unique relationship which has magical power to create space where change and transformation can happen. My approach can be best described as a blend of client-centered philosophy (emphasizing unconditional positive regard and acceptance), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and mindfulness strategies. My practice offers you a welcoming, caring, and safe place for exploration, discovery, healing, and self-realization.I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist. Currently, I am offering phone and video sessions to my clients.
I believe in the infinite power of therapeutic connection - a unique relationship which has magical power to create space where change and transformation can happen. My approach can be best described as a blend of client-centered philosophy (emphasizing unconditional positive regard and acceptance), cognitive-behavioral techniques, and acceptance and mindfulness strategies. My practice offers you a welcoming, caring, and safe place for exploration, discovery, healing, and self-realization.I am an EMDR and Brainspotting therapist. Currently, I am offering phone and video sessions to my clients.
Kay Simmeth - Simmeth Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91208
Some just need a bit of coaching through a life transition or relationship problem.
Is anxiety or stress keeping you from living your life? Are you tired of trying to manage on your own? We can work together to help you identify and challenge unproductive thoughts and emotions as you move toward well-being and confidence. Certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and Havening, as well as being an EMDR Consultant, I have found these therapies to be highly effective in helping my clients overcome their challenges of trauma as well as decreasing anxiety, reducing stress, and increasing self-esteem. I provide a safe environment where you can discuss life's issues without judgment.
Some just need a bit of coaching through a life transition or relationship problem.
Is anxiety or stress keeping you from living your life? Are you tired of trying to manage on your own? We can work together to help you identify and challenge unproductive thoughts and emotions as you move toward well-being and confidence. Certified in EMDR, Brainspotting and Havening, as well as being an EMDR Consultant, I have found these therapies to be highly effective in helping my clients overcome their challenges of trauma as well as decreasing anxiety, reducing stress, and increasing self-esteem. I provide a safe environment where you can discuss life's issues without judgment.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, & families.
Not feeling like your "usual self" but can't figure out why? Are you irritable, uninterested in your previously enjoyable activities, or disengaged from daily life? Is your mind replaying old scenarios or repeating "What if" questions and worrisome thoughts? Perhaps your current coping skills just aren't hitting the mark this time... Involved in a relationship where either you or your partner seem plagued by "trust issues", insecurity, and revolving arguments? Are you seeing changes in expressions of love and sexual interest or thinking "my significant other doesn't understand me?"
As a licensed psychologist, I provide therapy to individuals, couples, & families.
Not feeling like your "usual self" but can't figure out why? Are you irritable, uninterested in your previously enjoyable activities, or disengaged from daily life? Is your mind replaying old scenarios or repeating "What if" questions and worrisome thoughts? Perhaps your current coping skills just aren't hitting the mark this time... Involved in a relationship where either you or your partner seem plagued by "trust issues", insecurity, and revolving arguments? Are you seeing changes in expressions of love and sexual interest or thinking "my significant other doesn't understand me?"
When you're hurting emotionally - sad, anxious, overstressed, or experiencing pain or loss in a relationship - you want help from someone who is competent, kind, and trustworthy. It is my commitment to provide a safe and supportive place for you to freely share your struggles, challenges, needs, and desires. I work actively and collaboratively to help you develop and use your strengths and resources to successfully face the important problems in your life. My ultimate goal through this process is to support you in discovering new levels of emotional freedom that allow you to live well and love well.
When you're hurting emotionally - sad, anxious, overstressed, or experiencing pain or loss in a relationship - you want help from someone who is competent, kind, and trustworthy. It is my commitment to provide a safe and supportive place for you to freely share your struggles, challenges, needs, and desires. I work actively and collaboratively to help you develop and use your strengths and resources to successfully face the important problems in your life. My ultimate goal through this process is to support you in discovering new levels of emotional freedom that allow you to live well and love well.
Victoria Gutierrez-Kovner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Glendale, CA 91208
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
Do you want to make changes in your life? Do you want to make healthy choices that will enable you to reach your full potential? Psychotherapy provides a healing relationship - a second chance at discovering our capacity to grow, to love, to reflect and to change how we react to the world around us. Through the connection of the therapeutic relationship, one is able to transform patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Today you are one step closer to creating positive changes in your life. It would be an honor and a privilege to join you on this journey!
Michellle Huber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91208 (Online Only)
I have extensive experience working with youth, adults, older adults, couples, and the LGBTQ/SOGI community.
Life is a journey. We all struggle at times and need a safe environment in which we can explore our feelings, build greater understanding of ourselves and others, and develop positive coping skills. I meet clients "where they are at" in their lives journey. I believe in a nonthreatening approach, where clients feel safe and free to be themselves. My goal is to help my clients navigate the ups and downs of their life by gaining greater insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and by developing the skills needed to meet life's challenges.
I have extensive experience working with youth, adults, older adults, couples, and the LGBTQ/SOGI community.
Life is a journey. We all struggle at times and need a safe environment in which we can explore our feelings, build greater understanding of ourselves and others, and develop positive coping skills. I meet clients "where they are at" in their lives journey. I believe in a nonthreatening approach, where clients feel safe and free to be themselves. My goal is to help my clients navigate the ups and downs of their life by gaining greater insight into their thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and by developing the skills needed to meet life's challenges.
My specialized training includes EMDR, an effective intervention for PTSD and trauma recovery, Restoration Therapy and Prepare & Enrich for couples.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Stuck in the same emotional state - anxious, fearful, depressed, numb? Stuck in communication patterns that leave you feeling empty? You keep trying to feel or be something different but it just doesn't work? feeling stuck can be one of the most paralyzing states. As Sheryl Sandberg says, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." With curiosity as our leader let's become aware of what we feel and why we feel it. By leaning in we can begin to move.
My specialized training includes EMDR, an effective intervention for PTSD and trauma recovery, Restoration Therapy and Prepare & Enrich for couples.
Do you feel stuck? Stuck in an unhealthy relationship? Stuck in the same emotional state - anxious, fearful, depressed, numb? Stuck in communication patterns that leave you feeling empty? You keep trying to feel or be something different but it just doesn't work? feeling stuck can be one of the most paralyzing states. As Sheryl Sandberg says, "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change." With curiosity as our leader let's become aware of what we feel and why we feel it. By leaning in we can begin to move.
Dr. Melissa Ryan O'Keefe
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Glendale, CA 91208
I work with families, couples, and individuals from every age group.
Are you currently struggling with stress or relationship challenges? Many people struggle balancing the demands of life. It is not easy to ask for help. You don't need to suffer alone. Although you may be going through a hard time, you also are worthy of receiving care. I am here to listen and to assist in strengthening self-esteem and to offer ways to increase self-compassion. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on creating meaningful life experiences and in overcoming difficult challenges.
I work with families, couples, and individuals from every age group.
Are you currently struggling with stress or relationship challenges? Many people struggle balancing the demands of life. It is not easy to ask for help. You don't need to suffer alone. Although you may be going through a hard time, you also are worthy of receiving care. I am here to listen and to assist in strengthening self-esteem and to offer ways to increase self-compassion. I practice with a person-centered approach and have extensive education. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families on creating meaningful life experiences and in overcoming difficult challenges.
I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, teenagers and children.
My goal is to help you live the best life you can. I want to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have graduated from Pepperdine University in 2008. Its important for a client to be able to find the right therapist. You are welcome to give me a call for a free 10-15 minute telephone consultation. My direct number is 8184292820. I look forward to hearing from you.
I have many years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, teenagers and children.
My goal is to help you live the best life you can. I want to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have graduated from Pepperdine University in 2008. Its important for a client to be able to find the right therapist. You are welcome to give me a call for a free 10-15 minute telephone consultation. My direct number is 8184292820. I look forward to hearing from you.
I believe that developing a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of the work we will do together.
Do you find yourself in a place of pain or struggle? Asking for support is an act of courage and strength. The gift of therapy is discovering that through pain and trauma, we can often find growth and meaning. Life is hard, and I am here to help You may have been able to deal with life's challenges but now find yourself feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I am passionate about helping people tap into positive change and healing. I am committed to guiding you toward uncovering the strength and resilience you may have been unaware you had. I specialize in grief and loss, life transitions, and adjusting to cancer and other serious illnesses.
I believe that developing a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship is the foundation of the work we will do together.
Do you find yourself in a place of pain or struggle? Asking for support is an act of courage and strength. The gift of therapy is discovering that through pain and trauma, we can often find growth and meaning. Life is hard, and I am here to help You may have been able to deal with life's challenges but now find yourself feeling stuck or overwhelmed. I am passionate about helping people tap into positive change and healing. I am committed to guiding you toward uncovering the strength and resilience you may have been unaware you had. I specialize in grief and loss, life transitions, and adjusting to cancer and other serious illnesses.
I help children (over 8), teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, parenting, and relationships.
Would you like to understand yourself and others better, feel more connected to your body and emotions, and be more effective your life and relationships? It may feel like you're really making an effort, but it still seems like something's getting in your way, and it's hard to figure out how to change it. That’s why you need the support of a knowledgeable and flexible therapist, to move past blocks, become more embodied and more aware, connect with your inner child, build skills and resilience. To go deeper, uncover the root of the issues, shift patterns and feel more grounded and effective.
I help children (over 8), teens, adults, couples, and families struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, identity, parenting, and relationships.
Would you like to understand yourself and others better, feel more connected to your body and emotions, and be more effective your life and relationships? It may feel like you're really making an effort, but it still seems like something's getting in your way, and it's hard to figure out how to change it. That’s why you need the support of a knowledgeable and flexible therapist, to move past blocks, become more embodied and more aware, connect with your inner child, build skills and resilience. To go deeper, uncover the root of the issues, shift patterns and feel more grounded and effective.
We will engage in an open therapeutic relationship where I compassionately meet you where you are, helping you safely discover your true self and integrate disowned parts of yourself.
Navigating life's complexities, you often feel invisible strings pulling you in unfamiliar directions. You find yourself in repetitive emotional patterns, relationships that seem all too familiar. Intriguing dreams and symbols capture your imagination as you desire a deeper connection to your authentic self. Analytical psychoanalysis offers a path to compassionately explore these nuanced layers within you. Our work together will aim for more than quick fixes; my goal is to facilitate your profound self-realization, individuation and emotional well-being. If you’re called to go on this introspective journey I’m here to walk with you.
We will engage in an open therapeutic relationship where I compassionately meet you where you are, helping you safely discover your true self and integrate disowned parts of yourself.
Navigating life's complexities, you often feel invisible strings pulling you in unfamiliar directions. You find yourself in repetitive emotional patterns, relationships that seem all too familiar. Intriguing dreams and symbols capture your imagination as you desire a deeper connection to your authentic self. Analytical psychoanalysis offers a path to compassionately explore these nuanced layers within you. Our work together will aim for more than quick fixes; my goal is to facilitate your profound self-realization, individuation and emotional well-being. If you’re called to go on this introspective journey I’m here to walk with you.
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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.