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Pnina Gersten
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
My specialty is working with Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Agoraphobia, Eating Disorders, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief and Marriage Issues.
Unfortunately, life is not fair all the time. My goal is to help you navigate your journey and help you feel safe in the process. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and children over 11 years old. I hope to facilitate change through dialogue and support to help define life’s purpose and our choices to achieve the goals, purpose, authenticity, and self-esteem we long for and deserve using Gestalt, interpersonal, and existential theories.
My specialty is working with Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Agoraphobia, Eating Disorders, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Family Conflict, Grief and Marriage Issues.
Unfortunately, life is not fair all the time. My goal is to help you navigate your journey and help you feel safe in the process. I work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and children over 11 years old. I hope to facilitate change through dialogue and support to help define life’s purpose and our choices to achieve the goals, purpose, authenticity, and self-esteem we long for and deserve using Gestalt, interpersonal, and existential theories.
(213) 722-3763 View (213) 722-3763
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Jessica Fieldman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice has four main focuses: (1) addiction; (2) young adults feeling overwhelmed by the transition to life after college; (3) individuals struggling to find love; and (4) couples facing difficulty starting a family. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose practice has four main focuses: (1) addiction; (2) young adults feeling overwhelmed by the transition to life after college; (3) individuals struggling to find love; and (4) couples facing difficulty starting a family. I have a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Phillips Graduate University, a Master's Degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley.
(818) 794-7021 View (818) 794-7021
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Stephanie Fierro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91423
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
(424) 677-2630 View (424) 677-2630
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Mina Badie
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
As an Integrative Therapist, I have nine years of experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, marital problems, family conflict, and relational/parenting issues.
Are you pursuing higher emotional and mental health, better personal or professional relationships, or relief from anxiety or depression? I can help you reach your mental health goals and potential by collaborating to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. I do offer teletherapy sessions.
As an Integrative Therapist, I have nine years of experience working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, marital problems, family conflict, and relational/parenting issues.
Are you pursuing higher emotional and mental health, better personal or professional relationships, or relief from anxiety or depression? I can help you reach your mental health goals and potential by collaborating to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a supportive, non-judgmental, and compassionate setting. I use a variety of treatment modalities tailored to individual needs. I do offer teletherapy sessions.
(323) 375-3514 View (323) 375-3514
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Teri Arana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Bonmente, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be. Now welcoming new patients!
(213) 376-5672 View (213) 376-5672
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Nazy Khorsandi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I enjoy showing you your own divine potential as fully loving and successful beings. I will gently but directly encourage you to identify themes and patterns in your life that are no longer working for you. By gaining awareness you can explore new ways of being, thinking, and behaving. You’ll be able to reach and maintain the fulfilling life that you want and deserve to have. I will help you make peace with your past, gain insight, cultivate your inner strength, and overcome your challenges in dealing with daily stressors, childhood traumas, relationship issues, or emotional exhaustion. Together we can turn your wounds into wisdom.
I enjoy showing you your own divine potential as fully loving and successful beings. I will gently but directly encourage you to identify themes and patterns in your life that are no longer working for you. By gaining awareness you can explore new ways of being, thinking, and behaving. You’ll be able to reach and maintain the fulfilling life that you want and deserve to have. I will help you make peace with your past, gain insight, cultivate your inner strength, and overcome your challenges in dealing with daily stressors, childhood traumas, relationship issues, or emotional exhaustion. Together we can turn your wounds into wisdom.
(323) 310-2393 View (323) 310-2393
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Dianne Stern Gorsey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
Feeling sad, mad, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, lonely, stuck? In my private practice I see individuals and couples dealing with depression and anxiety, life transitions including aging, retirement, illness, divorce, death of spouse, empty nest and career transitions as well as domestic violence, and parenting. I utilize a variety of theoretical orientations and interventions all tailored to the needs of each client. I am California certified to see survivors of domestic abuse. If you are ready to make changes in your life, therapy might be the conduit through which you can discover alternatives and improve your life.
Feeling sad, mad, anxious, confused, overwhelmed, lonely, stuck? In my private practice I see individuals and couples dealing with depression and anxiety, life transitions including aging, retirement, illness, divorce, death of spouse, empty nest and career transitions as well as domestic violence, and parenting. I utilize a variety of theoretical orientations and interventions all tailored to the needs of each client. I am California certified to see survivors of domestic abuse. If you are ready to make changes in your life, therapy might be the conduit through which you can discover alternatives and improve your life.
(818) 918-3211 View (818) 918-3211
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Alexsa Wicker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
Adjusting to life transitions and managing stress can seem overwhelming at times. If you experience anxiety, depression, other mental health symptoms; ---or just life changes, you're familiar with the desire to find stability and ways to cope. It could be a change in job, managing stress from work, strain in a relationship with a loved one, recent grief and loss, feelings of worthlessness, feeling on edge, or looking for a tune up after life events. Are you looking for a safe space and support as you work through life stressors? My goal is to help clients who are looking to start a new chapter in their life.
Adjusting to life transitions and managing stress can seem overwhelming at times. If you experience anxiety, depression, other mental health symptoms; ---or just life changes, you're familiar with the desire to find stability and ways to cope. It could be a change in job, managing stress from work, strain in a relationship with a loved one, recent grief and loss, feelings of worthlessness, feeling on edge, or looking for a tune up after life events. Are you looking for a safe space and support as you work through life stressors? My goal is to help clients who are looking to start a new chapter in their life.
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Lorraine Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a warm, straight forward sometimes funny therapist who will ask you questions & help you find your own authentic answers? I work with adults & couples who feel stuck, want to understand themselves, heal & grow. I find importance in childhood wounds that affect our present day. I will help reframe perspectives so you can look at things in a way which serve you better while connecting to parts of yourself you may have kept hidden. Boundaries are good for everyone.Establishing boundaries might feel uncomfortable, you may not even know you are entitled to have them or fear abandonment if you did, we can work on that.
Are you looking for a warm, straight forward sometimes funny therapist who will ask you questions & help you find your own authentic answers? I work with adults & couples who feel stuck, want to understand themselves, heal & grow. I find importance in childhood wounds that affect our present day. I will help reframe perspectives so you can look at things in a way which serve you better while connecting to parts of yourself you may have kept hidden. Boundaries are good for everyone.Establishing boundaries might feel uncomfortable, you may not even know you are entitled to have them or fear abandonment if you did, we can work on that.
(323) 366-4867 View (323) 366-4867
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Monica Garfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, Monica Garfield, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423  (Online Only)
As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy, my priority is to co-create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where it feels safe and comfortable to explore any relationship and sexual concerns you may have. Together we can explore and identify what sexual health and wellbeing feels like for you and work on developing skills that empower you to obtain your goals. I work with individuals who are single or in relationship and with couples.
As a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex therapy, my priority is to co-create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where it feels safe and comfortable to explore any relationship and sexual concerns you may have. Together we can explore and identify what sexual health and wellbeing feels like for you and work on developing skills that empower you to obtain your goals. I work with individuals who are single or in relationship and with couples.
(818) 805-1640 View (818) 805-1640
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Susan B Winston
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.
SHIFT HAPPENS. You cannot stop the changing tide . Follow your passion, change your career, rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, control addiction, delete stress, find balance in your life. You need a therapist who has first hand experience and empathic approach to make you successful. There is no SINGLE method that works for all people. I focus on the individual needs and responses of my clients to ensure that they are free of cookie-cutter therapeutic approaches or psyhchobabble, where the individual always counts first. You owe it to yourself to experience the strength you can gain from the right guide.
(818) 293-0114 View (818) 293-0114
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Brett Richards, M.A., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
If you're struggling, I'm here to help you. I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives. I Provide Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. I'm also very understanding, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and kind. As your psychotherapist, I'll help you by using Trusted Professional Psychotherapy Methods (including optional Hypnosis), blended with Eastern Wisdom. I welcome various issues, cultures, and lifestyles, and always customize therapy to your specific needs. I have guided many people through emotional healing, difficult life transitions, and exciting personal growth. You deserve to feel better! There IS Hope!
If you're struggling, I'm here to help you. I Help People Live Happier, More Satisfying Lives. I Provide Professional Psychotherapy and Counseling FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. I'm also very understanding, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, accepting, non-judgmental, supportive, and kind. As your psychotherapist, I'll help you by using Trusted Professional Psychotherapy Methods (including optional Hypnosis), blended with Eastern Wisdom. I welcome various issues, cultures, and lifestyles, and always customize therapy to your specific needs. I have guided many people through emotional healing, difficult life transitions, and exciting personal growth. You deserve to feel better! There IS Hope!
(818) 530-8830 View (818) 530-8830
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Cathia N. Chalvardjian, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
As a practical, interactive, therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client individually or as a family to help them build on their strengths in order to identify and achieve their life goals.
As a practical, interactive, therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients resolve current problems and long-standing patterns. With sensitivity and compassion, I help clients find solutions to a wide range of life challenges and psychological issues. Blending conventional and alternative approaches, I draw on a variety of styles and techniques to incorporate what will be most helpful for each client. I work with each client individually or as a family to help them build on their strengths in order to identify and achieve their life goals.
(818) 253-9711 View (818) 253-9711
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Shawn Lare Brinkley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I do not subscribe to any one therapeutic modality as I believe the therapeutic process is fluid and as a clinician, I must be the same. I help you manage depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, PTSD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, children and adolescents navigating the difficulties of adjusting to parent's divorcing and behavioral issues such as oppositional defiance and conduct issues. In an effort to meet my clients where they are, I will take the time needed to examine, with you, the core issues surrounding the problem and assist in developing solutions from that ground work.
(818) 214-7362 View (818) 214-7362
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Mitra Rashidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ACS, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.
How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.
(818) 721-9139 View (818) 721-9139
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Daniel L Stewart
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ERYT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I have an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology, a psychodynamic process which engages the natural healing power of the psyche through symbolic experience, fantasy and dream work. My tool box includes Depth Psychotherapy, Soul work, Positive Self Psychology, Mind Body integration and awareness through Somatic Experiencing. I incorporate Yoga Psychology and philosophy, Buddhist perspective & mindfulness meditation, foundation work in trauma and addiction, as well as neurobiology and brain plasticity. I'm particularly interested in the overlap between eastern thought, spirituality and western psychology in the search for individual meaning and purpose.
I have an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology, a psychodynamic process which engages the natural healing power of the psyche through symbolic experience, fantasy and dream work. My tool box includes Depth Psychotherapy, Soul work, Positive Self Psychology, Mind Body integration and awareness through Somatic Experiencing. I incorporate Yoga Psychology and philosophy, Buddhist perspective & mindfulness meditation, foundation work in trauma and addiction, as well as neurobiology and brain plasticity. I'm particularly interested in the overlap between eastern thought, spirituality and western psychology in the search for individual meaning and purpose.
(310) 736-4597 View (310) 736-4597
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Caroline Conley a MFC Corp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
I give you immediate tools to initiate your becoming more in charge of yourself and your life. Together we can help resolve your trauma, relationship issues, fear, depression, anxiety, life disruptions, etc. By using both traditional (cognitive-behavioral, Jungian shadow work, body focusing, EMDR, IFS, communication training, etc.) and/or non traditional tools (yoga breathing, mindfulness, spiritual centering exercises, brainspotting, etc ) in a safe, calm, supportive environment, you can release what is creating disturbance, pain, anger, limitation, relationship conflict, despair to reach a new level of being and relating.
I give you immediate tools to initiate your becoming more in charge of yourself and your life. Together we can help resolve your trauma, relationship issues, fear, depression, anxiety, life disruptions, etc. By using both traditional (cognitive-behavioral, Jungian shadow work, body focusing, EMDR, IFS, communication training, etc.) and/or non traditional tools (yoga breathing, mindfulness, spiritual centering exercises, brainspotting, etc ) in a safe, calm, supportive environment, you can release what is creating disturbance, pain, anger, limitation, relationship conflict, despair to reach a new level of being and relating.
(818) 293-8880 View (818) 293-8880
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Uchechukwu Alozie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91423
My name is Uchechi Alozie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is seeing my client within their environment and not just the issues they are presenting. My approach is trying to aid my clients holistically. I have worked with family units for more than 10 years. And have worked with individuals with chronic mental illness for 6 years. My goal is to help clients by determining what is influencing and impacting the client in their environment rather than looking just at the presenting issues.
My name is Uchechi Alozie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is seeing my client within their environment and not just the issues they are presenting. My approach is trying to aid my clients holistically. I have worked with family units for more than 10 years. And have worked with individuals with chronic mental illness for 6 years. My goal is to help clients by determining what is influencing and impacting the client in their environment rather than looking just at the presenting issues.
(760) 823-8366 View (760) 823-8366
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.