Family Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Jaime Hubbard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I am certified as a LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapist through the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy-California Division.
I engage in conversations that explore the ideas and understandings you have of yourself, others and of the world. Together we identify your strengths and values so that you may generate productive and effective choices that enable you to achieve the goals in life you desire.
I am certified as a LGBT Affirmative Psychotherapist through the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy-California Division.
I engage in conversations that explore the ideas and understandings you have of yourself, others and of the world. Together we identify your strengths and values so that you may generate productive and effective choices that enable you to achieve the goals in life you desire.
Chong Yu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Bi-lingual: Korean-American Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles County - Just minutes from Koreatown and Hancock Park area.
Although looking in the mirror may not seem so difficult, looking beyond what is on the surface and into our souls - it can be. What everyone sees on the outside may not be how it feels inside. What seems small to others may be life changing for you.
How do you cope with what life brings to you? How is it working for you?
Bi-lingual: Korean-American Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles County - Just minutes from Koreatown and Hancock Park area.
Although looking in the mirror may not seem so difficult, looking beyond what is on the surface and into our souls - it can be. What everyone sees on the outside may not be how it feels inside. What seems small to others may be life changing for you.
How do you cope with what life brings to you? How is it working for you?
Mariam Aldaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90011
Mariam Aldaz Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Hello, my name is Mariam I am here to help support and assist you with learning healthier ways of coping with personal challenges and overcoming life’s obstacles. My focus is on my client’s potential for growth, self-actualization, and positive change. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with life transition, adjustment, marital problems, grief, anxiety, depression, worries and stress related to homelife and work.
Mariam Aldaz Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Hello, my name is Mariam I am here to help support and assist you with learning healthier ways of coping with personal challenges and overcoming life’s obstacles. My focus is on my client’s potential for growth, self-actualization, and positive change. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with life transition, adjustment, marital problems, grief, anxiety, depression, worries and stress related to homelife and work.
Maris D Clement
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Are you feeling anxious or sad?
Are you experiencing conflict with family members?
Do you wish you could increase your self-esteem?
I'm a compassionate therapist, who treats a wide variety of issues
that affect your growth, functioning and relationships; each client is unique. I employ an eclectic approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a framework. Together we will work to collaboratively set goals, and then look at ways your thoughts and actions effect your feelings and behaviors. My office provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to help you develop the skills necessary to achieve independence and empowerment.
Are you feeling anxious or sad?
Are you experiencing conflict with family members?
Do you wish you could increase your self-esteem?
I'm a compassionate therapist, who treats a wide variety of issues
that affect your growth, functioning and relationships; each client is unique. I employ an eclectic approach, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a framework. Together we will work to collaboratively set goals, and then look at ways your thoughts and actions effect your feelings and behaviors. My office provides a safe, comfortable environment in which to help you develop the skills necessary to achieve independence and empowerment.
Barbra Rochelle Rubanowitz
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Using family systems, I encourage parents to join the therapeutic journey so that thy can reinforce progress at home.
When you begin the therapeutic journey, you can feel very vulnerable. My clients make lasting changes and attain the confidence to take the risks to succeed, in an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement. I work with parents, children, teens, and adults addressing anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and social issues. They learn to live authentic lives and learn to live in the moment. I have a lot of experiencing with divorced families and help them coparent and do what is in the best interest of their children.
Using family systems, I encourage parents to join the therapeutic journey so that thy can reinforce progress at home.
When you begin the therapeutic journey, you can feel very vulnerable. My clients make lasting changes and attain the confidence to take the risks to succeed, in an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement. I work with parents, children, teens, and adults addressing anxiety, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem, and social issues. They learn to live authentic lives and learn to live in the moment. I have a lot of experiencing with divorced families and help them coparent and do what is in the best interest of their children.
Kylee Yoshikawa
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Before joining the Abundance team, I worked in San Diego at a family therapy agency where I had the opportunity to work with clients and their families through several themes, some of which were: anxiety, depression, family conflict, stress, trauma and grief.
Hi, Iʼm Kylee! Iʼm so happy youʼre here! Therapy can often seem like a journey of uncertainty and can even be a little scary. I want you to know that no matter where we go, I will be there by your side to sit with you through your story. As your therapist, I believe you are the expert of your life and I am deeply honored to be able to navigate your life experiences in a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment with you. There can be a lot of different emotions that may arise through experiences such as life transitions, anxiety or grief and it may seem overwhelming.
Before joining the Abundance team, I worked in San Diego at a family therapy agency where I had the opportunity to work with clients and their families through several themes, some of which were: anxiety, depression, family conflict, stress, trauma and grief.
Hi, Iʼm Kylee! Iʼm so happy youʼre here! Therapy can often seem like a journey of uncertainty and can even be a little scary. I want you to know that no matter where we go, I will be there by your side to sit with you through your story. As your therapist, I believe you are the expert of your life and I am deeply honored to be able to navigate your life experiences in a safe, empathetic and non-judgmental environment with you. There can be a lot of different emotions that may arise through experiences such as life transitions, anxiety or grief and it may seem overwhelming.
Ellen Radha Katz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90056 (Online Only)
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Holographic Memory Resolution, Eriksonian Hypnotherapy, Somatic Experience, Reiki, Ayurveda and Yoga, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Buddhist Psychology, Meditation and traditional psychotherapeutic approaches.
Because I've been blessed with life-changing mentors in my life, I can pass the sum of their wisdom on to you, along with my own. Therapy is a healing process that happens through our shared connection and your expanding awareness. It requires a safe place, where truth is expressed and pain is transformed. Typically we meet suffering with distractions, intoxication or denial. When we find a way to experience emotional sobriety, our relationships with ourselves and others can heal. Loss, trauma, emotional intoxication and shame are common issues that breed secondary problems. We’ll approach them with skill, compassion and courage.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Holographic Memory Resolution, Eriksonian Hypnotherapy, Somatic Experience, Reiki, Ayurveda and Yoga, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Buddhist Psychology, Meditation and traditional psychotherapeutic approaches.
Because I've been blessed with life-changing mentors in my life, I can pass the sum of their wisdom on to you, along with my own. Therapy is a healing process that happens through our shared connection and your expanding awareness. It requires a safe place, where truth is expressed and pain is transformed. Typically we meet suffering with distractions, intoxication or denial. When we find a way to experience emotional sobriety, our relationships with ourselves and others can heal. Loss, trauma, emotional intoxication and shame are common issues that breed secondary problems. We’ll approach them with skill, compassion and courage.
Luke Lorefice
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance-abuse? Are you having difficulty succeeding at work or in school? Are your relationships with friends, family or partners unsatisfying or fraught with conflict? Unfortunately, many individuals are not coping with the stresses in their lives appropriately which is creating more problems in their lives.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance-abuse? Are you having difficulty succeeding at work or in school? Are your relationships with friends, family or partners unsatisfying or fraught with conflict? Unfortunately, many individuals are not coping with the stresses in their lives appropriately which is creating more problems in their lives.
Deborah C Weisberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Additionally, I draw from Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to appropriately address the specific needs of my client(s).
I offer a warm, honest partnership for anyone who is struggling emotionally. People come in feeling alone in some way: overwhelmed, unfulfilled, blocked creatively or convinced that everyone else in the world is different from them. Or, maybe you are grieving the break-up of a relationship, marriage, or the death of someone close. Feeling alone in your pain is often the worst part.
Additionally, I draw from Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to appropriately address the specific needs of my client(s).
I offer a warm, honest partnership for anyone who is struggling emotionally. People come in feeling alone in some way: overwhelmed, unfulfilled, blocked creatively or convinced that everyone else in the world is different from them. Or, maybe you are grieving the break-up of a relationship, marriage, or the death of someone close. Feeling alone in your pain is often the worst part.
Dov Goldman
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my profile! I am an LPCC and I have a passion for helping people. Whether you are having difficulty with anxiety, a personal or family relationship issue, or stress from work, I believe that each client-therapist relationship is unique and that my care has to be tailored to your needs. When someone chooses me for help, I consider it an honor and privilege to help them get to a place of well-being. I have a background in treating substance-use disorder as well as anxiety and depression, but I cannot stress enough that every individual is unique.
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my profile! I am an LPCC and I have a passion for helping people. Whether you are having difficulty with anxiety, a personal or family relationship issue, or stress from work, I believe that each client-therapist relationship is unique and that my care has to be tailored to your needs. When someone chooses me for help, I consider it an honor and privilege to help them get to a place of well-being. I have a background in treating substance-use disorder as well as anxiety and depression, but I cannot stress enough that every individual is unique.
Florence J Calhoun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have specialized training in the following: life coaching, working with couples who have experienced domestic violence, working with family caregivers, and impulse control problems such as anger and rage.
I believe in the strength that lies within all of us. Therapist and client begin a collaborative journey to find that strength. This journey takes us on a search of solutions to painful and problematic situations. My belief is the foundation from which I develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we utilize our creativity to reshape, redefine, and develop a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and inner strength. I help my clients to understand, persevere, endure, and, ultimately, reclaim their will and sense of purpose. I help people find solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.
I have specialized training in the following: life coaching, working with couples who have experienced domestic violence, working with family caregivers, and impulse control problems such as anger and rage.
I believe in the strength that lies within all of us. Therapist and client begin a collaborative journey to find that strength. This journey takes us on a search of solutions to painful and problematic situations. My belief is the foundation from which I develop a therapeutic relationship with my clients. Together, we utilize our creativity to reshape, redefine, and develop a renewed sense of hope, purpose, and inner strength. I help my clients to understand, persevere, endure, and, ultimately, reclaim their will and sense of purpose. I help people find solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems.
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Kenneth Carlos
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m Ken. I specialize in grief and loss, anxiety disorders, and trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a collaborative manner, and bring in empathy, curiosity, and compassion into my sessions. I tailor to each individual client while drawing from my experience and certifications with evidence based practices and other well studied modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among others.
Welcome! I’m Ken. I specialize in grief and loss, anxiety disorders, and trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with individuals in a collaborative manner, and bring in empathy, curiosity, and compassion into my sessions. I tailor to each individual client while drawing from my experience and certifications with evidence based practices and other well studied modalities, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), among others.
Sophia Fang
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I am also a Doctor of Psychology and full-time counselor at Pepperdine University. I received my postgraduate training at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – the pioneer of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in solution-focused and evidence-based treatment to help you improve your life in the most efficient way. I also utilize attachment theory to address relationship dynamics that tailors to your needs. I am passionate about neurobiology and can provide you with the most advanced tools from medical research.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. I am also a Doctor of Psychology and full-time counselor at Pepperdine University. I received my postgraduate training at the Beck Institute of Cognitive Behavior Therapy – the pioneer of Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I specialize in solution-focused and evidence-based treatment to help you improve your life in the most efficient way. I also utilize attachment theory to address relationship dynamics that tailors to your needs. I am passionate about neurobiology and can provide you with the most advanced tools from medical research.
Monique M Hitzman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Waitlist for new clients
Trained in family systems and psychodynamic theory, I will work with you to uncover the root causes of dysfunctional patterns and beliefs by exploring your past and connecting it to your current issues.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected? Or lonely and unsupported? Do you need help navigating through life transitions, such as school, career, finding your purpose, divorce, spirituality, or aging? I am here to help you manage your life, as well as help you understand what is causing you to feel stuck. By helping you understand yourself better, your relationships will improve, and you will feel empowered to make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life in a more authentic way.
Trained in family systems and psychodynamic theory, I will work with you to uncover the root causes of dysfunctional patterns and beliefs by exploring your past and connecting it to your current issues.
Do you feel stressed, anxious, depressed, or disconnected? Or lonely and unsupported? Do you need help navigating through life transitions, such as school, career, finding your purpose, divorce, spirituality, or aging? I am here to help you manage your life, as well as help you understand what is causing you to feel stuck. By helping you understand yourself better, your relationships will improve, and you will feel empowered to make positive changes to live a more fulfilling life in a more authentic way.
David Sitzer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Services include neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, tailored to meet the needs of each individual or family.
At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control. These cognitive problems can cause people to struggle in school or at work, in their relationships, or at managing their daily affairs. We help people with brain injuries, strokes, ADHD, learning difficulties/disabilities, Alzheimer’s and other dimensions overcome these challenges and engage more fully, independently, and successfully with life.
Services include neuropsychological, psychological, psychoeducational assessment, cognitive rehabilitation, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, tailored to meet the needs of each individual or family.
At Gray Matters, we specialize in Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment to identify problems such as difficulty with memory, attention, speed of thinking, language processing, sensory perception, problem-solving, or impulse control. These cognitive problems can cause people to struggle in school or at work, in their relationships, or at managing their daily affairs. We help people with brain injuries, strokes, ADHD, learning difficulties/disabilities, Alzheimer’s and other dimensions overcome these challenges and engage more fully, independently, and successfully with life.
Megan Fehte
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90007
My previous experience in education in addition to my clinical work with ages 5-25 has provided me with a wide range of knowledge in school related issues, dealing with the stressors of adolescence, issues in the family dynamic, and coping with or life transitions.
Megan Fehte LMFT. I have been in the field for over 10 years working with many types of populations. While building a strong rapport with client's, we spend time identifying, addressing, and learning how to cope with life stressors. I approaches all client with a solution-focused perspective, empowering them to explore and overcome obstacles that interfere with living fulfilled lives. Utilizing a strength-based approach, sessions are tailored to best fit your needs as she collaborates with you to set goals for the outcomes you wish to see.
My previous experience in education in addition to my clinical work with ages 5-25 has provided me with a wide range of knowledge in school related issues, dealing with the stressors of adolescence, issues in the family dynamic, and coping with or life transitions.
Megan Fehte LMFT. I have been in the field for over 10 years working with many types of populations. While building a strong rapport with client's, we spend time identifying, addressing, and learning how to cope with life stressors. I approaches all client with a solution-focused perspective, empowering them to explore and overcome obstacles that interfere with living fulfilled lives. Utilizing a strength-based approach, sessions are tailored to best fit your needs as she collaborates with you to set goals for the outcomes you wish to see.
David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC , E500RYT, EMDR, ISTDP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
Saguaro Family Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).
Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).
Meridian Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy and is in private practice in Los Angeles California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specializes in single adults, couples & teens. I am thoughtful and caring. I have over a decade of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples and individuals, working with people who are single, dating, engaged, married, separated, or post-divorce and dealing with trauma/crisis, infidelity, grief and loss
Dr. Wendy M. O'Connor is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family Therapy and is in private practice in Los Angeles California. She has worked in various settings with over seventeen years of experience in the community. Dr. Wendy O'Connor & Associates specializes in single adults, couples & teens. I am thoughtful and caring. I have over a decade of experience as a marriage and family therapist. I specialize in couples and individuals, working with people who are single, dating, engaged, married, separated, or post-divorce and dealing with trauma/crisis, infidelity, grief and loss
Scott C Musgrove
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90036
I bring my skills as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist to our collaborative and interactive work.
I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! Individual therapy is a powerful way to discover the thoughts, feelings and actions that prevent you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships in life. I help clients develop an understanding of the challenges and obstacles that currently exist for them, as well as providing tools that support life long balance and behavioral change. Rather than blaming and remaining mired in the past, you and I collaborate on the best path for movement forward.
I bring my skills as a Clinical Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist to our collaborative and interactive work.
I am not currently accepting new clients. Welcome! Individual therapy is a powerful way to discover the thoughts, feelings and actions that prevent you from experiencing more fulfilling relationships in life. I help clients develop an understanding of the challenges and obstacles that currently exist for them, as well as providing tools that support life long balance and behavioral change. Rather than blaming and remaining mired in the past, you and I collaborate on the best path for movement forward.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.