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Philip Ruddy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Are you or someone you love struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, career pressures, or emotional blocks? Navigating the roller coaster ride of life can be a challenge. Having the right tools can be transformative, and therapy is a wonderful way to practice self care, and learn those tools. As a CA licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping highly creative professionals ( writers, directors, producers, animators, musicians, comedians, and performers in Film, TV and New Media) reduce stress, transcend limiting beliefs, and bring about positive change in their life and relationships.
Are you or someone you love struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, career pressures, or emotional blocks? Navigating the roller coaster ride of life can be a challenge. Having the right tools can be transformative, and therapy is a wonderful way to practice self care, and learn those tools. As a CA licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in helping highly creative professionals ( writers, directors, producers, animators, musicians, comedians, and performers in Film, TV and New Media) reduce stress, transcend limiting beliefs, and bring about positive change in their life and relationships.
(424) 322-7377 View (424) 322-7377
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Yvonne L. Westbrook
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068
I do my best to keep an open mind and to create an environment that is conducive to fostering open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my client's. I believe that therapy is, ultimately, about freedom and that healing occurs through the process of self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning and deepening one's insight. I tend to work directly and dynamically, rather than passively; I do a lot of listening and I am also active in the therapeutic role.
I do my best to keep an open mind and to create an environment that is conducive to fostering open communication and trust. I respect and value the thoughts and feelings of my client's. I believe that therapy is, ultimately, about freedom and that healing occurs through the process of self-exploration, understanding, finding meaning and deepening one's insight. I tend to work directly and dynamically, rather than passively; I do a lot of listening and I am also active in the therapeutic role.
(323) 387-3979 View (323) 387-3979
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Daphna Cardinale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
Therapy works. Emotional relief is possible. Changing your life is possible. It takes hard work, dedication, and support from someone who really cares. That's what I offer. I believe that in looking at how we relate to others and ourselves both now and throughout our lives up until this point, we can come to a greater understanding of ourselves and therefore can change. I cater my approach to the individual, couple, family, or group as I get to know you and your needs. When appropriate, I also use dream analysis, meditation, play therapy, and art therapy.
Therapy works. Emotional relief is possible. Changing your life is possible. It takes hard work, dedication, and support from someone who really cares. That's what I offer. I believe that in looking at how we relate to others and ourselves both now and throughout our lives up until this point, we can come to a greater understanding of ourselves and therefore can change. I cater my approach to the individual, couple, family, or group as I get to know you and your needs. When appropriate, I also use dream analysis, meditation, play therapy, and art therapy.
(310) 331-8504 View (310) 331-8504
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Michelle Susan Webber
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
Licensed in both California and Connecticut - Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach. Living life to the fullest is an adventure. It takes courage to go forward, to harness the power within. This is where Psychotherapy and Life Coaching meet. This is an opportunity to help you make smart choices and assist you in finding a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. I am available to help you reach your personal and professional goals. I have studied mindfulness and work with clients who want to know more about it and embrace it. I look forward to hearing from you.
Licensed in both California and Connecticut - Psychotherapist, Addiction Specialist and Life Coach. Living life to the fullest is an adventure. It takes courage to go forward, to harness the power within. This is where Psychotherapy and Life Coaching meet. This is an opportunity to help you make smart choices and assist you in finding a sense of peace and acceptance while you move forward in your life. I am available to help you reach your personal and professional goals. I have studied mindfulness and work with clients who want to know more about it and embrace it. I look forward to hearing from you.
(323) 523-5957 View (323) 523-5957
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Janet Conn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068
Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.
Most people I work with want similar things: to acquire insight into their lives, to identify the barriers that are holding them back and to develop the ability for change. My experience and training is in insight-oriented, relational psychotherapy and executive/career coaching. Whether you are grappling with anxiety, depression, past traumas, relationship problems, life transitions or finding a place in a culture that is not welcoming to you, I create a safe, confidential environment to explore the issues you are struggling with.
(424) 543-8118 View (424) 543-8118
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Terri James
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90028
Is something holding you back from living at your full potential? Are you overwhelmed with intense feelings of sadness, anger, fear or frustration? If you are feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you, or are navigating through a difficult life challenge, therapy can help you realize your true potential and reach your life goals. With assistance and support there can be healing and an increased level of awareness to self and the environment. You can feel better about yourself, and thrive in your relationships.
Is something holding you back from living at your full potential? Are you overwhelmed with intense feelings of sadness, anger, fear or frustration? If you are feeling stuck in patterns that are limiting you, or are navigating through a difficult life challenge, therapy can help you realize your true potential and reach your life goals. With assistance and support there can be healing and an increased level of awareness to self and the environment. You can feel better about yourself, and thrive in your relationships.
(323) 282-7393 View (323) 282-7393
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Francisca Fenwick
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to help you examine your lived experience in a safe and inspiring way. In addition to my clinical experience I provide an environment that can be humorous and fun as well as vulnerable and challenging. We will identify the desired and undesired aspects of your habits and beliefs and attend to them with compassion and accountability. I am an active therapist and will help you connect the patterns and themes present in your psyche, in addition to your past and present actions, so that you can experience your life with increased self-compassion and gratitude.
My goal as a therapist is to help you examine your lived experience in a safe and inspiring way. In addition to my clinical experience I provide an environment that can be humorous and fun as well as vulnerable and challenging. We will identify the desired and undesired aspects of your habits and beliefs and attend to them with compassion and accountability. I am an active therapist and will help you connect the patterns and themes present in your psyche, in addition to your past and present actions, so that you can experience your life with increased self-compassion and gratitude.
(310) 651-6872 View (310) 651-6872
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Jonathan Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90068
Speak your heart, live your truth! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down? It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change.
Speak your heart, live your truth! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down? It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change.
(323) 606-9015 View (323) 606-9015
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Lilyan W.j. Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA, Individ, Couples, Enterta
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
Are you looking for a more fulfilling life? In my life coaching and therapy sessions, I am here to guide you to connect with your values, and to experience joy in your life (again). We can focus on topics such as relationships, anxiety, career, depression, ADHD, and Autism. Through convenient Zoom sessions, I create an environment, so you can be yourself, get insight, and gain tools. As an empathic person and mother, I will bring my authentic self and compassion for people to sessions.
(424) 270-1773 View (424) 270-1773
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Michael Porco
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90028
Therapy for COMEDIANS dealing with anxiety and depression. Being a comedian isn't easy. While your friends are getting married, having children and buying mansions back home, you’re schlepping yourself to open mic nights and chasing your dream, well at least before the pandemic. You’re emotionally vulnerable on stage and worry about going viral for the wrong reasons. It’s hard to share these fears with others. Comics get it but they’re too busy doing shtick rather than listening to you. And if you’re a female comic, it's worse because you’re mostly surrounded by male comics and battling lame societal stereotypes. I can help.
Therapy for COMEDIANS dealing with anxiety and depression. Being a comedian isn't easy. While your friends are getting married, having children and buying mansions back home, you’re schlepping yourself to open mic nights and chasing your dream, well at least before the pandemic. You’re emotionally vulnerable on stage and worry about going viral for the wrong reasons. It’s hard to share these fears with others. Comics get it but they’re too busy doing shtick rather than listening to you. And if you’re a female comic, it's worse because you’re mostly surrounded by male comics and battling lame societal stereotypes. I can help.
(310) 307-3961 View (310) 307-3961
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ADHD Collective
Counselor, MEd, NCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90068
ADHD COACHING: We coach adults, professionals, and college students with ADHD. We create strategies and systems to build your life around what you're good at, in order for you to achieve the momentum needed to follow through on your life goals. Our ADHD Coaching process helps you: 1. Uncover and clarify your goals, 2. Draft a plan of action, 3. Develop strategies for anticipated roadblocks, and 4. Set check-ins throughout the week so that you follow-through on your most important life goals.
ADHD COACHING: We coach adults, professionals, and college students with ADHD. We create strategies and systems to build your life around what you're good at, in order for you to achieve the momentum needed to follow through on your life goals. Our ADHD Coaching process helps you: 1. Uncover and clarify your goals, 2. Draft a plan of action, 3. Develop strategies for anticipated roadblocks, and 4. Set check-ins throughout the week so that you follow-through on your most important life goals.
(323) 419-0313 View (323) 419-0313
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S. Rogers
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028  (Online Only)
You are NOT alone. By communicating and using resources, you learn a better sense of Self and Community. This is your "sign" to start therapy Today! I'm here for those individuals that no longer want stigmas, fear, and negative thoughts stopping them from being their best self and achieving personal goals. Access my calendar and book your appointment using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/s-rogersapcc
You are NOT alone. By communicating and using resources, you learn a better sense of Self and Community. This is your "sign" to start therapy Today! I'm here for those individuals that no longer want stigmas, fear, and negative thoughts stopping them from being their best self and achieving personal goals. Access my calendar and book your appointment using this Calendly link: https://calendly.com/s-rogersapcc
(714) 735-0431 View (714) 735-0431
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Gabriella D'Urso
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90068
Are you seeking a more loving, connected, and meaningful relationship with yourself and others? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and overwhelm? Or coping mechanisms like perfectionism and procrastination that keep you stuck in the same patterns? We can find a way out, together. Symptoms have a deeper story to tell, and I want to listen. Therapy is an invitation to return to your innate sense of wholeness; to acknowledge, accept, and integrate the varied parts of yourself. Working with me can bring a clearer sense of self, authenticity, and ease.
Are you seeking a more loving, connected, and meaningful relationship with yourself and others? Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, and overwhelm? Or coping mechanisms like perfectionism and procrastination that keep you stuck in the same patterns? We can find a way out, together. Symptoms have a deeper story to tell, and I want to listen. Therapy is an invitation to return to your innate sense of wholeness; to acknowledge, accept, and integrate the varied parts of yourself. Working with me can bring a clearer sense of self, authenticity, and ease.
(818) 873-3480 View (818) 873-3480
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Dr. Heather LaFace MOVN Embodiment & Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028
Therapy is a place for building confidence, motivation and belonging. In order to help you, we must engage the amazing complexity of you at the multiple levels of your life. No level is privileged. A person is always more than their thoughts and behaviors. A person is always more than their history. Not only do I work to “change” thoughts and behaviors, I work with the whole person-in-their-experiential-context. A good therapist doesn’t just “do therapy”. They sense and do justice to the person in their context. I am a radically different therapist with each person I see. This is because I believe that you are the expert on you.
Therapy is a place for building confidence, motivation and belonging. In order to help you, we must engage the amazing complexity of you at the multiple levels of your life. No level is privileged. A person is always more than their thoughts and behaviors. A person is always more than their history. Not only do I work to “change” thoughts and behaviors, I work with the whole person-in-their-experiential-context. A good therapist doesn’t just “do therapy”. They sense and do justice to the person in their context. I am a radically different therapist with each person I see. This is because I believe that you are the expert on you.
(424) 404-6934 View (424) 404-6934
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Danny Mathews
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90028
My approach is to empathize, affirm, and understand you as deeply as possible. This allows me to choose and customize specific treatment plans that will meet your unique needs. I approach therapy as collaboration with individual clients, couples, and families with the goal of empowerment to confront pain, anxiety, and depression, process trauma and grief, to repair and improve relationships, to develop self-awareness and facilitate personal discovery for achieving growth and desired change.
My approach is to empathize, affirm, and understand you as deeply as possible. This allows me to choose and customize specific treatment plans that will meet your unique needs. I approach therapy as collaboration with individual clients, couples, and families with the goal of empowerment to confront pain, anxiety, and depression, process trauma and grief, to repair and improve relationships, to develop self-awareness and facilitate personal discovery for achieving growth and desired change.
(818) 686-5970 View (818) 686-5970
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Pacific Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
(310) 868-2264 View (310) 868-2264
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Michelle Acitelli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068  (Online Only)
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
I am most comfortable engaging clients who may have familiarity with overwhelming sensations about life, in general, or an inability to manage daily life, relationships, family, academic, and work experiences. I aim to establish and maintain rapport through effective working relationships, offering psychoeducation related to life transitions by setting attainable goals that build upon healthy inclusive, and supportive connections.
(323) 897-8386 View (323) 897-8386
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Keith Battista
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90028
Do you feel stuck or uncertain about what's troubling you? Are relationship issues or stress impacting your well-being? You're not alone. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and support. I'm also passionate about guiding couples to thriving relationships, offering personalized support and evidence-based guidance to overcome obstacles and reignite the spark. With a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, I'm committed to helping you cultivate effective communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy together.
Do you feel stuck or uncertain about what's troubling you? Are relationship issues or stress impacting your well-being? You're not alone. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges, offering a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and support. I'm also passionate about guiding couples to thriving relationships, offering personalized support and evidence-based guidance to overcome obstacles and reignite the spark. With a deep understanding of relationship dynamics, I'm committed to helping you cultivate effective communication, rebuild trust, and rediscover joy together.
(424) 677-0711 View (424) 677-0711
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Ryan Grady
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hollywood, CA 90068
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience. As a therapist, I’m not here to judge you or tell you what’s wrong. Instead, I am here to help you uncover your hidden strengths and harness those abilities to address any challenges or roadblocks you may face. You don’t have to do it alone; we can walk this path together.
(213) 320-6344 View (213) 320-6344
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Nancy Lozano-Stecyk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood, CA 90068
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and stuck in your current situation? I'm happy to help you navigate not only the stressors inherent in everyday life, but also guide you in overcoming the effects from past failed relationships, traumas and anxieties that keep you feeling stuck, scared, and overwhelmed. Many times those issues affect your work performance, ability to create meaningful relationships and negatively impact your physical health.
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and stuck in your current situation? I'm happy to help you navigate not only the stressors inherent in everyday life, but also guide you in overcoming the effects from past failed relationships, traumas and anxieties that keep you feeling stuck, scared, and overwhelmed. Many times those issues affect your work performance, ability to create meaningful relationships and negatively impact your physical health.
(323) 870-6348 View (323) 870-6348

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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.