Therapists in California

Hello! My name is Heather Rousselo and I specialize in Gottman Method couples therapy. I offer an intensive 4-session assessment of your relationship's strengths and areas of weaknesses. I'll give you the goals,concepts and tools to "take home" and work at your own pace. If you need a more guided approach, I can help with ongoing therapy sessions to tuneup your relationship. Please go www.safespacemfcc.com to learn more me, the Gottman method and the easy, no commitment, 4-session assessment. Don't forget to ask about our ongoing Couples workshops hosted by Heather Rousselo.

Welcome to our practice! We are experienced clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA available to work with adults, children, couples and families. Some typical psychotherapy concerns are relationship issues, interracial/intercultural/interfaith relationships, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, undereating and overeating, body image issues, personality disorders, infidelity, high conflict divorce, family reunification, racial trauma, parenting/child behavior problems, sexual compulsivity/addiction, sexual abuse/assault, complex trauma/PTSD, compulsive spending/shopping, LGBTQIA+ concerns, BIPOC concerns, and more.

If you are thinking about coming to therapy, chances are there is something going on that is prompting you to do so. Perhaps it is a stressful job or relationship; or you may be struggling with anxiety or depression. And, what may seem to be the "problem" on the surface could actually be related to something on a deeper level. As your therapist, I will work with you to try and understand what this deeper level is all about--all the thoughts, feelings and memories and the relationship they have to your current problem or situation.

Sometimes personal or interpersonal issues are too difficult to resolve on our own without faith and professional assistance. I earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology to help people to resolve their issues and heal. Utilizing Faith-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR I help couples reconcile and heal from infidelity, and individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, or self-esteem issues. If you’re looking for a therapist who PRAYS WITH YOU as she walks with you in your JOURNEY of HEALING, CHANGE and GROWTH, then give me a call. Our services are on a sliding fee scale.

As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, and couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.

Life adjustments can be difficult to navigate. As a therapist, my role is to provide a safe, non-biased space for you to address your concerns and equip you with coping mechanisms to help you live a more fulfilled life. Do you need help moving past a challenging situation? Are you feeling overwhelmed by certain symptoms that make it difficult for you to function? Engaging in the therapeutic process may be your solution to mental wellness.

Individual, couples and family counseling is offered in a warm and comfortable environment! I help individuals and couples work through difficult life experiences in a nurturing and loving way, and assist your process offering effective communication practices and tools to work through even the most difficult life situations. I specialize in infidelity, blended family difficulties, life transition, anger management, substance abuse and dependence, and healthy communication practices. It is my belief that everyone deserves to be nurtured and supported during the healing process.

Sometimes it feels like you put your heart and soul into relationships and keep getting hurt. The times you’ve needed support the most, you’ve been left stranded and alone. You ask yourself: "What’s going on?" "Why does it feel like I keep attracting the same type of people into my life?". These are valid questions that many of us bounce around in our head but don’t always have the opportunity to process and understand. With my experience and training I strive to help my clients gain clarity and recognize their own patterns and guide them through a path of understanding and healing.

Are you constantly walking on eggshells in your relationship? Have you tried to communicate your concerns but it seems to end in an argument? It can feel exhausting to repeat a negative communication cycle where the problem isn't resolved and you feel emotional connection and intimacy are blocked. There is hope, I work with individuals and couples to explore their relationship patterns and transform their connection to each other. In relationships we often find a mirror for our personal growth and development. Adolescent struggles, family conflict and children who experience learning challenges are other areas of focus in my work.

Dealing with infidelity or other type of broken trust? Whether you're going through this alone or with your partner, I'm here to help you sort things out and find healing. I've worked with both those who cheated and those who were hurt, so I get how complicated relationships can be. Figuring out why things happened can make talking and connecting easier. I've written three books about infidelity. I have clear strategies tailored to get you through to the other side of the pain and doubt.

The most difficult and painful circumstances in our lives can also serve as an opportunity to look at what needs our attention! Very often, we give our POWER away to people and situations in our life, causing us to feel victimized and stuck. Your current challenges can be a gateway towards self empowerment! you do not need to walk this path alone. In a safe space, we can begin the process of uncovering and healing the pain which may be keeping you paralyzed! It is possible to regain trust and confidence, in order to invite joy back into your life, get you power back and enjoy waking up each day !

Are you struggling in your relationship? Are you feeling misunderstood, unheard or alone? Are you and your partner finding it next to impossible to get along? Has there been an affair? When couples feel stuck in the way they think, feel and act, it's time to make a change. In some cases, new communication skills can help ease the tension and move the relationship in the right direction. If there's been a betrayal in the relationship, it's possible to heal. Trust can be restored and healing can begin, let me show you the way. I now offer couple intensives. Give me a call to find out more.

Please, call me JJ. Let's find ways to create stability in your relationships. I have completed the Level 3 Practicum Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and specialize in working with couples to rebuild the bridges of communication. I am able to work with infidelity and trauma that may have occurred in relationships. When working with individuals I can help you discover the tools you need to work through life's challenges. I believe there is a way to heal trauma, both past and present, through building a strong trusting therapeutic relationship.

Are you or someone you know struggling with sexually intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors? Are you looking to establish sobriety while learning tools to maintain recovery and to rebuild healthy relational and intimate connections? Do you find yourself struggling to communicate your needs? Are you the partner of a sexually compulsive spouse, experiencing continuous betrayal trauma? Are you looking to obtain tools and resources for navigating the impact of sexual betrayal trauma, such as, establishing healthy boundaries while building a support network for yourself?

Are you and your partner struggling to communicate effectively? Feeling disconnected or stuck in a repetitive cycle? Have you found yourself facing a period of personal or relational uncertainty? Maybe you are facing a crisis like infidelity, midlife uncertainties, or career changes or perhaps wondering what's next. If you find yourself feeling discontent in life and/or love, it would be my honor to help you find your way back to yourself and those you love. You can't heal what you don't talk about, but figuring out the best ways to communicate can be challenging, particularly when your communication styles differ.

Using warmth and empathy, I provide a safe space for you to explore how to strengthen your sense of self and your intimate relationships, enabling you to heal and grow authentically. My approach is supportive and direct with an emphasis on your needs, values, and experiences. I offer compassionate support to individuals and couples facing relationship difficulties, adjusting to challenging life transitions, or hoping to improve mental well-being. My goal is to guide you to understand, accept, and express your emotions by gaining personal insight, improving relationships, and exploring life’s concerns, conflicts, and contradictions.

I am committed to taking a collaborative approach to help clients reach their personal goals. I want to help you put your experience into the words that reflect what you have been unable to name all these years. I want to be the counselor who can validate and acknowledge your story the way you have lived it.

Are you hiding sexual secrets, infidelity, or porn addiction? Has someone you love betrayed you and left you feeling heart broken? People dealing with sexual compulsivity and sex/porn addiction often feel shame and are uncertain how to make better choices. Betrayed partners are traumatized, angry and deeply hurt. I have helped hurting people heal for 15 years by providing safe and confidential therapy with specific tools as you focus on moving past the grip of sexually destructive choices, or recover from betrayal trauma. You can heal, rebuild trust with your loved ones, and create a healthy life and loving relationships.

Are you ready to make changes in your life, your relationships, your marriage? Let's get started changing patterns of conflict, infidelity, negative emotions, and dysfunctional family patterns. My professional training includes a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco, and a Master of Arts degree in Counselor Education from the University of Wyoming. I have extensive experience working with couples, individuals, single adults, and teens. I have four children and have been married for 30 years.