Emotionally Focused Therapists in 90230
Shana Chan Pope
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
I am especially passionate about helping couples navigate through the difficulties of relationships and attachment using emotionally focused therapy.
Please note: Currently only doing telehealth. "The brave man (or person) is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." (Nelson Mandela) Journeying through life is not supposed to be a solitary endeavor. I have found that in times of joy and pain, it is better to have it shared with others. I value the courage that it takes to be willing to open up and explore inwardly and relationally. I provide a safe and validating environment for those who want to personally grow, explore relationship dynamics, or seek support with mental health issues.
I am especially passionate about helping couples navigate through the difficulties of relationships and attachment using emotionally focused therapy.
Please note: Currently only doing telehealth. "The brave man (or person) is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." (Nelson Mandela) Journeying through life is not supposed to be a solitary endeavor. I have found that in times of joy and pain, it is better to have it shared with others. I value the courage that it takes to be willing to open up and explore inwardly and relationally. I provide a safe and validating environment for those who want to personally grow, explore relationship dynamics, or seek support with mental health issues.
Angelika Bowles
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
I am providing services to individuals and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sometimes life presents us with difficulties and problems that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or even hopeless, and thus preventing us from living the rich and meaningful life we are meant to live.
I am providing services to individuals and couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Sometimes life presents us with difficulties and problems that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or even hopeless, and thus preventing us from living the rich and meaningful life we are meant to live.
LA Somatic Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
Hello! I am a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I aim to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down together & untangle all the messiness of being a human in this society. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to bring a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive to my work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Hello! I am a collaborative, relational, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist. I aim to provide a safe, empowering space where we can slow down together & untangle all the messiness of being a human in this society. My hope is always for my clients come away with a greater sense of knowing themselves, more personal agency, & confidence that they can navigate the inevitable challenges of their future. I strive to bring a lens that is feminist, anti-racist & anti-oppressive to my work. My training includes Hakomi Mindful Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR & Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy.
Libby Muney
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, JD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90230
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method—two direct, evidence-based approaches.
I specialize in working with couples and individuals. With my background in law and my passion for mental health, I help lawyers and busy professionals navigate relationship issues, overcome burnout, and tackle work-related stress head-on. Maybe it’s the pressure-cooker environment at work, where deadlines loom like storm clouds. Or perhaps it’s the all-too-familiar dance of miscommunication and misunderstandings in your relationship, leaving you both feeling like you're stuck in a tango with two left feet. I can help you tap into your inner strength, set boundaries, and confidently navigate life’s twists and turns.
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and The Gottman Method—two direct, evidence-based approaches.
I specialize in working with couples and individuals. With my background in law and my passion for mental health, I help lawyers and busy professionals navigate relationship issues, overcome burnout, and tackle work-related stress head-on. Maybe it’s the pressure-cooker environment at work, where deadlines loom like storm clouds. Or perhaps it’s the all-too-familiar dance of miscommunication and misunderstandings in your relationship, leaving you both feeling like you're stuck in a tango with two left feet. I can help you tap into your inner strength, set boundaries, and confidently navigate life’s twists and turns.
Daniel Sharer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90230
For couples I use the Gottman Method/Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hi there, I'm Daniel Sharer, LMFT89691. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and client centered. My goal is that a client feels a sense of hope that no matter the issue taking place that things can and will get better. I have experience working with adolescents 13 and older. However, I am comfortable working with adults at all ages.
For couples I use the Gottman Method/Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Hi there, I'm Daniel Sharer, LMFT89691. I pride myself on being non-judgmental and client centered. My goal is that a client feels a sense of hope that no matter the issue taking place that things can and will get better. I have experience working with adolescents 13 and older. However, I am comfortable working with adults at all ages.
Julie Hwang
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90230 (Online Only)
The therapy I provide is transparent, warm, emotionally focused, compassionate, and solution oriented. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience and worked in multiple settings over these years. Whether you have panic attacks, obsessions, or your partner is not giving you what you need, I offer the support and ears that you need to help process your emotions and thoughts. I am a therapist who not only will validate your emotions, but also give you the tools and skills based on my knowledge and expertise. I will be gentle and follow at your pace.
The therapy I provide is transparent, warm, emotionally focused, compassionate, and solution oriented. I have over 10+ years of clinical experience and worked in multiple settings over these years. Whether you have panic attacks, obsessions, or your partner is not giving you what you need, I offer the support and ears that you need to help process your emotions and thoughts. I am a therapist who not only will validate your emotions, but also give you the tools and skills based on my knowledge and expertise. I will be gentle and follow at your pace.
Rose Hickman Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, JD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR Consultant-in-Training, Level 3 IFS therapist, and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, and TRM.
Do you have an irrational, gut feeling you can't seem to shake? Maybe something telling you that you're not good enough, unsafe, powerless...? Sometimes, difficult experiences in our past can cloud how we live in and see the present. We find ourselves overreacting to things or people, feeling anxious or worthless. Our head can tell us we are being irrational, but that doesn't change the feeling. One of my goals is in helping you re-process the experiences in your life that push these feelings, so you not only know that you're okay - you feel it.
I am a certified EMDR Consultant-in-Training, Level 3 IFS therapist, and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Brainspotting, and TRM.
Do you have an irrational, gut feeling you can't seem to shake? Maybe something telling you that you're not good enough, unsafe, powerless...? Sometimes, difficult experiences in our past can cloud how we live in and see the present. We find ourselves overreacting to things or people, feeling anxious or worthless. Our head can tell us we are being irrational, but that doesn't change the feeling. One of my goals is in helping you re-process the experiences in your life that push these feelings, so you not only know that you're okay - you feel it.
Online Only
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90230 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult, and we all find ourselves at times struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings. Past traumas or current stressors can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As a psychotherapist, I provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore with curiosity their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and how they serve them and where they would like to bring in change.
Life can be difficult, and we all find ourselves at times struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings. Past traumas or current stressors can leave us feeling anxious, depressed, or disconnected from ourselves and others. As a psychotherapist, I provide a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore with curiosity their feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and how they serve them and where they would like to bring in change.
Evelyn Goodman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
Everyone gets anxious at times but if you frequently struggling with high levels of anxiety, or panic attacks and the accompanying depression it's a good idea to consider therapy targeted to treat this. You may already be on medication and need more help with overcoming the underlying issues that create the anxiety. With over 40 years experience helping people work through their severe anxiety I am confident I can help you.
Everyone gets anxious at times but if you frequently struggling with high levels of anxiety, or panic attacks and the accompanying depression it's a good idea to consider therapy targeted to treat this. You may already be on medication and need more help with overcoming the underlying issues that create the anxiety. With over 40 years experience helping people work through their severe anxiety I am confident I can help you.
Nuvo Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
"Renew the Light Within You." Life’s circumstances can be challenging enough for emotional prosperity, but the last few years have been an especially difficult trial period. These times have touched everyone, regardless of personal circumstances. On top of challenges in your life’s journey that preceded the pandemic, now more than ever may be time to reach out for help. No matter what, your point of reference in life matters, along with your experiences, joys, losses, and any personal questions you might have about meaning in your life. These questions matter, because you matter, too.
"Renew the Light Within You." Life’s circumstances can be challenging enough for emotional prosperity, but the last few years have been an especially difficult trial period. These times have touched everyone, regardless of personal circumstances. On top of challenges in your life’s journey that preceded the pandemic, now more than ever may be time to reach out for help. No matter what, your point of reference in life matters, along with your experiences, joys, losses, and any personal questions you might have about meaning in your life. These questions matter, because you matter, too.
Kimia Kabir
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230
I understand how hard it can be to open up to an unfamiliar person & the leap of faith involved in seeking out change. We're all faced with uncertainties and questions, and it often helps to talk about it with someone who really listens and sincerely cares. My goal is to support you through any difficulties or changes, provide you with the necessary tools to ensure you become the best possible version of yourself, & live a meaningful life. I have experience working with a variety of clients facing diverse and unique circumstances and tailor my style and approach according to individual needs
I understand how hard it can be to open up to an unfamiliar person & the leap of faith involved in seeking out change. We're all faced with uncertainties and questions, and it often helps to talk about it with someone who really listens and sincerely cares. My goal is to support you through any difficulties or changes, provide you with the necessary tools to ensure you become the best possible version of yourself, & live a meaningful life. I have experience working with a variety of clients facing diverse and unique circumstances and tailor my style and approach according to individual needs
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California, providing feminist and trauma-informed therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. I am particularly passionate about collaborating with my clients to unpack and process the complex trauma associated with holding marginalized identities. Additionally, I have a background and training in the treatment of eating disorders, self-harm, and substance use disorders. My work with couples focuses on non-traditional couples.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
At Counseling Services/LA Peace of Mind.com, we guide people to the light and empower themselves to heal. We help people who seek trust and freedom to be expressive, address life challenges, and barriers that interfere with growth and achieving life's goals. Now offering Neurofeedback in 2024
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Stefani Glass-Ames
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
I am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence toward handling life's inevitable challenges. For the past 20+ years I have worked well with individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that stem from current daily life stressors to past dysfunctional family experiences;
I am a highly skilled, warm and trustworthy therapist passionate about supporting and enhancing the quality of individuals' lives. Whether you or your teens are experiencing depression or anxiety, feeling ambivalent about a current relationship, or living with a child who has Asperger's, together we will work to develop realistic goals, sensible solutions and a greater sense of confidence toward handling life's inevitable challenges. For the past 20+ years I have worked well with individuals, couples and families to resolve problems that stem from current daily life stressors to past dysfunctional family experiences;
Linda A Dorsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
We all embark on the journey of life at the same starting point. We all travel down the road before us; trying to carve out a path that will lead us to the kind of life that will bring us joy, peace, and happiness. However, there are times when the path leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into some dark corners where we become stuck.
We all embark on the journey of life at the same starting point. We all travel down the road before us; trying to carve out a path that will lead us to the kind of life that will bring us joy, peace, and happiness. However, there are times when the path leads us off the course of happiness and fulfillment, and into some dark corners where we become stuck.
Julia Leavitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, , LCSW, OSW-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
My name is Julia Leavitt and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to applaud you for taking the brave step of seeking support. For over a decade I have supported individuals and families navigate the distress and challenges of a cancer diagnosis or major life transition. I view therapy as a partnership. I endeavor to meet my clients where they are and provide a safe environment for them to process their emotions as they embark on their unique path of self-discovery.I have extensive experience working on issues of self-esteem, anxiety,depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anticipatory grief,and women’s health.
My name is Julia Leavitt and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I want to applaud you for taking the brave step of seeking support. For over a decade I have supported individuals and families navigate the distress and challenges of a cancer diagnosis or major life transition. I view therapy as a partnership. I endeavor to meet my clients where they are and provide a safe environment for them to process their emotions as they embark on their unique path of self-discovery.I have extensive experience working on issues of self-esteem, anxiety,depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, anticipatory grief,and women’s health.
Michael Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping adults and couples who are dealing with stress; emotional problems and relationship issues. For those interested in brief therapy (individual and couples therapy). I have been in private practice for 30 years. I provide a safe; warm environment in which clients are encouraged to discuss their issues openly and honestly. Also I work with elderly adults who are struggling with aging issues. I provide individual therapy for adults who have job-related stress; depression; anxiety and relationship issues. I'm offering four sessions for a total of $600 and your insurance won't be billed.
I specialize in helping adults and couples who are dealing with stress; emotional problems and relationship issues. For those interested in brief therapy (individual and couples therapy). I have been in private practice for 30 years. I provide a safe; warm environment in which clients are encouraged to discuss their issues openly and honestly. Also I work with elderly adults who are struggling with aging issues. I provide individual therapy for adults who have job-related stress; depression; anxiety and relationship issues. I'm offering four sessions for a total of $600 and your insurance won't be billed.
Crystal Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
Embark on a transformative journey with me if you want to change the way you think, feel, or act. Specializing in mood disorders and relationships, I enjoy supporting adults, parents, veterans, and couples. Ready to strengthen yourself and your relationships? I help you boost your self-confidence, help you communicate effectively, and return to your sense of normal. My approach is individually tailored. I help individuals navigate their internal struggles and get them to a higher level of functioning. Contact me to achieve lasting personal and relational growth. Let's start this empowering journey towards a more fulfilling life.
Embark on a transformative journey with me if you want to change the way you think, feel, or act. Specializing in mood disorders and relationships, I enjoy supporting adults, parents, veterans, and couples. Ready to strengthen yourself and your relationships? I help you boost your self-confidence, help you communicate effectively, and return to your sense of normal. My approach is individually tailored. I help individuals navigate their internal struggles and get them to a higher level of functioning. Contact me to achieve lasting personal and relational growth. Let's start this empowering journey towards a more fulfilling life.
Ken Seman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R, SAP
Verified Verified
Culver City, CA 90230
It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.
It is my experience after practicing over 24 years that it is not so much what you think that is important rather it is how you feel. We are motivated by our feelings. A thought is usually not sufficient to initiate lasting change unless it is connected to a feeling. Psychotherapy is usually sought when the individual is in crisis and feels overwhelmed. When an individual is overwhelmed it is like being overloaded with more hurt then can be lived with. The therapist is a catalyst to help the individual integrate their feelings and thoughts and to live in the present.
Ellen McCormack
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Culver City, CA 90230 (Online Only)
We all have hard times and moments of loneliness, but a good support system helps us be resilient. We all deserve support and care as we work through things, but reaching out to friends and loved ones can be scary. If you're having trouble finding or keeping support and intimacy, or if you feel consumed by fears and low self-esteem, then it can be hard to get the connection and love you deserve. As a marriage and family therapist, I can help. I focus on helping my clients create close, supportive relationships with their loved ones, (and with themselves) so that they have the support they need to overcome challenges and flourish.
We all have hard times and moments of loneliness, but a good support system helps us be resilient. We all deserve support and care as we work through things, but reaching out to friends and loved ones can be scary. If you're having trouble finding or keeping support and intimacy, or if you feel consumed by fears and low self-esteem, then it can be hard to get the connection and love you deserve. As a marriage and family therapist, I can help. I focus on helping my clients create close, supportive relationships with their loved ones, (and with themselves) so that they have the support they need to overcome challenges and flourish.
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Emotionally Focused Therapists
Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.