Therapists in 90046
John D Berndt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping couples who are repeatedly caught in conflict find better ways of communicating. I enjoy helping couples work together toward changing their interactions to more positive, more productive and less stressful patterns of communication. I strive to create a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where both members of a couple will feel heard and understood. I also help individuals connect with others, strengthen their core identity and live more authentic lives. I love helping people create stronger, more meaningful relationships with themselves and with others.
Charles V Rosasco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CIRT, SILC
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a Marriage Family Therapist, a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and a Certified Life Coach.
Taking the step into therapy is an act of courage to face what is holding you back. Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Having trouble forming intimate relationships? Having a challenge in your relationship? Can't find a meaningful career? Faced with an addiction problem? Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IMAGO Couples Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Self Compassion, Psychodynamic Therapy, and, if needed, group therapy, we will dismantle the unconscious problems resulting in these problems so that you you can finally ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS and experience the joy you deserve in life.
I am a Marriage Family Therapist, a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, and a Certified Life Coach.
Taking the step into therapy is an act of courage to face what is holding you back. Are you suffering from depression or anxiety? Having trouble forming intimate relationships? Having a challenge in your relationship? Can't find a meaningful career? Faced with an addiction problem? Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, IMAGO Couples Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Self Compassion, Psychodynamic Therapy, and, if needed, group therapy, we will dismantle the unconscious problems resulting in these problems so that you you can finally ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS and experience the joy you deserve in life.
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience supporting both individuals and couples. Much of my work has focused on supporting a few specific populations including founders and other organization leaders in the Bay Area, gay men and the broader LGBTQIA+ community, those struggling with anxiety, and people with ADHD. I specialize in ACT, an evidence-based methodology rooted in mindfulness that, at its core, is about helping people get unstuck. In my work with couples, I also specialized in The Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach backed by 50 years of clinical research.
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over a decade of clinical experience supporting both individuals and couples. Much of my work has focused on supporting a few specific populations including founders and other organization leaders in the Bay Area, gay men and the broader LGBTQIA+ community, those struggling with anxiety, and people with ADHD. I specialize in ACT, an evidence-based methodology rooted in mindfulness that, at its core, is about helping people get unstuck. In my work with couples, I also specialized in The Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach backed by 50 years of clinical research.
Insight Behavioral and Mental Health PLLC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a clinical psychologist who has a wide range of experience working in a variety of professional settings and with diverse populations. I particularly enjoy working with teens, young adults and adults who are facing challenges and setbacks that are impeding their functioning and preventing them from their full potential. I also work with a variety of couples who are considering the next step (i.e., moving in together, open relationship, marriage) or having issues in their relationship and want to improve their relationship or considering breaking up/separation/divorce.
I am a clinical psychologist who has a wide range of experience working in a variety of professional settings and with diverse populations. I particularly enjoy working with teens, young adults and adults who are facing challenges and setbacks that are impeding their functioning and preventing them from their full potential. I also work with a variety of couples who are considering the next step (i.e., moving in together, open relationship, marriage) or having issues in their relationship and want to improve their relationship or considering breaking up/separation/divorce.
I am an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (RN:133405). I obtained my master’s degree in Marriage And Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with summa cum laude. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and elders. I believe in tailoring my approach to best suit you and your needs. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, EFT.
I am an active member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
I am a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist (RN:133405). I obtained my master’s degree in Marriage And Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide with summa cum laude. Throughout my career I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and elders. I believe in tailoring my approach to best suit you and your needs. I draw from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, EFT.
My name is David Kim, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and relational/ marital issues. My therapeutic style and approach is a good fit for young adults, individuals, and couples who may be struggling with the challenges of life, mental health well-being, and relational/ marital issues for couples.
My name is David Kim, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Diego, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I enjoy working with individuals and couples and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, and relational/ marital issues. My therapeutic style and approach is a good fit for young adults, individuals, and couples who may be struggling with the challenges of life, mental health well-being, and relational/ marital issues for couples.
Tasha Eddy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
I specialize in working with adults whom are struggling with an array of mental health needs and relational impairments related to trauma, anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, addiction, anger/aggression, interpersonal conflict, life transitions, self-esteem, and motivation. I am committed to providing my clients with a safe space to explore their inner experience(s) and the impact it has on their current functioning and overall well-being.
Jessica Santoro
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
You don’t know why you feel stuck – weighed down and held back. Something doesn’t feel right, but you’re not sure what that something is. It’s lonely, it’s confusing, it’s ungrounding to stare into that abyss of “not-knowing”. What you do know is you want things to feel different. You want to feel free from the discomfort that has clung to you so tightly for far too long, holding you in perpetual patterns that just seem to repeat.
You don’t know why you feel stuck – weighed down and held back. Something doesn’t feel right, but you’re not sure what that something is. It’s lonely, it’s confusing, it’s ungrounding to stare into that abyss of “not-knowing”. What you do know is you want things to feel different. You want to feel free from the discomfort that has clung to you so tightly for far too long, holding you in perpetual patterns that just seem to repeat.
Sterling Davon Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
I am a sex-positive therapist here to help you dismantle the sex negativity or social bias that prevents you from moving forward. I am psychodynamic and trauma-informed with experience in the BDSM, kink, queer, ethical non-monogamous, polyamorous, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities. My life experience as a Black man informs my professional work to allow me to understand and connect with diverse populations. I create a safe and supportive space that acknowledges your unique background and life experience, building your health and strength to allow you to explore and develop paradigms and beliefs to support your goals and aspirations.
Nancy Downey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Let's face it: Our world is incredibly chaotic right now. Our inability to control the circumstances can feel overwhelming at times. The good news is that when chaos arises, the opportunity for reflection and change becomes more urgent. My priority is to understand how your symptoms of anxiety and low self-esteem are affecting your relationships and overall sense of self. Once established, we can peel back the layers one by one and create some movement in your life and in your relationships.
Let's face it: Our world is incredibly chaotic right now. Our inability to control the circumstances can feel overwhelming at times. The good news is that when chaos arises, the opportunity for reflection and change becomes more urgent. My priority is to understand how your symptoms of anxiety and low self-esteem are affecting your relationships and overall sense of self. Once established, we can peel back the layers one by one and create some movement in your life and in your relationships.
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction.
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction.
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Philip “Tad” King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and addiction. In recent years I have developed a focus on work with couples, utilizing the science of human bonding and love. I have a strength in helping couples decode negative patterns or cycles that keep them feeling disconnected and alone. I will help you build a strong and lasting bond with your partner or spouse that provides a deeper sense of safety and connection.
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and addiction. In recent years I have developed a focus on work with couples, utilizing the science of human bonding and love. I have a strength in helping couples decode negative patterns or cycles that keep them feeling disconnected and alone. I will help you build a strong and lasting bond with your partner or spouse that provides a deeper sense of safety and connection.
Shelly-Ann M Collins Rawle
Psychologist, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
No one ever said it (life, relationships, career, school) would be easy but should it be this hard? Taking the first step to explore therapy can be challenging but it can be helpful to obtain support during times of transition or difficulty. If you are still unsure, or even if you are familiar with the therapeutic process, meeting me and getting more information about how I work just takes one session, and a consultation costs you nothing.
No one ever said it (life, relationships, career, school) would be easy but should it be this hard? Taking the first step to explore therapy can be challenging but it can be helpful to obtain support during times of transition or difficulty. If you are still unsure, or even if you are familiar with the therapeutic process, meeting me and getting more information about how I work just takes one session, and a consultation costs you nothing.
Sam Elliott Pow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Healing from trauma, reclaiming power, growing from struggle and learning to work WITH emotions rather than AGAINST them are the goals I strive to support my clients in achieving. I want to help my clients move beyond simply not feeling so depressed, anxious, angry or manic. I want to help them transcend their pain, feel like they are fulfilling their purpose in life, are able to truly love themselves and are cultivating relationships that feed their soul. Narrative Therapy teaches my clients to transform the meaning of what they have been through and techniques from Existential Therapy help clients create or discover their purpose.
Gabriella Shevel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
I believe therapy is a journey toward growth, personal fulfillment, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. The ultimate goal is to become effective problem solvers, more mindful, and to enrich our lives and the lives of those around us. I offer an integrative approach to psychotherapy to support clients through the process of self-reflection and navigating life's challenging moments.
I believe therapy is a journey toward growth, personal fulfillment, and a deeper understanding of ourselves and those around us. The ultimate goal is to become effective problem solvers, more mindful, and to enrich our lives and the lives of those around us. I offer an integrative approach to psychotherapy to support clients through the process of self-reflection and navigating life's challenging moments.
Misty Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, WGS
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Struggles with sex and intimacy? Are you questioning or exploring your gender and sexuality? Communication challenges in your relationships? I am here to support you and offer you tools and a place to process your current experience. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
Struggles with sex and intimacy? Are you questioning or exploring your gender and sexuality? Communication challenges in your relationships? I am here to support you and offer you tools and a place to process your current experience. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
Licia Freeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MEd, LMFT, RLT, CSAT
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Feeling so checked out in the relationship. Drowning in conflict. Detaching from your spouse. Feeling scared, lonely, and overwhelmed. Can your relationship ever be fixed? It’s just not working. What you want is clear and sounds so simple: you crave connection and intimacy. You want to feel loved, understood, and cherished. If family drama is also part of the picture, it can be particularly hard to know what to do to create peace. How can you possibly connect when your family “talks” turn into taking things personally, getting defensive, or just checking out entirely? You just want peace and connection.
Feeling so checked out in the relationship. Drowning in conflict. Detaching from your spouse. Feeling scared, lonely, and overwhelmed. Can your relationship ever be fixed? It’s just not working. What you want is clear and sounds so simple: you crave connection and intimacy. You want to feel loved, understood, and cherished. If family drama is also part of the picture, it can be particularly hard to know what to do to create peace. How can you possibly connect when your family “talks” turn into taking things personally, getting defensive, or just checking out entirely? You just want peace and connection.
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Abby Zilch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Life can be such a challenge. We humans are so resilient, but also fragile, and life can hurl things at us we could have never imagined. We often feel we're doing our best; it often doesn't seem good enough. Support is crucial. It's immensely useful to have a therapist who ACTIVELY helps you face life on life's terms. My clients are growth-oriented people who take a proactive role toward change. We look at their situation, feelings, behaviors and opportunities for growth w/compassion, hope and motivation. My style is warm and direct. I believe in using humor whenever possible - therapy doesn't have to be a drag.
Life can be such a challenge. We humans are so resilient, but also fragile, and life can hurl things at us we could have never imagined. We often feel we're doing our best; it often doesn't seem good enough. Support is crucial. It's immensely useful to have a therapist who ACTIVELY helps you face life on life's terms. My clients are growth-oriented people who take a proactive role toward change. We look at their situation, feelings, behaviors and opportunities for growth w/compassion, hope and motivation. My style is warm and direct. I believe in using humor whenever possible - therapy doesn't have to be a drag.
I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA.
I am a licensed psychologist in the Beverly Hills/West Hollywood area and use cognitive therapy, which focuses on the ways your thoughts affect your feelings and behaviors. I teach you skills that will help you to make improvements in your life and to achieve your goals. I work primarily with gay men but see both men and women of all orientations. All of my doctoral training was accredited by The American Psychological Association including my Ph.D. from the University of Houston my internship from the University of Texas at Austin and my post-doctoral fellowship from UCLA.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.