Marriage Counseling Therapists in Marina Del Rey, CA
Solution Room Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Are you having relationships challenges? Are you dealing with emotional trauma, stress, college life challenges, marital stressors, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, or work-life balance which have become too much? Do you want to heal the root cause of your emotional pain so that you can live a pain-free life? By applying time-tested therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Kongit Farrell - Premarital Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
You’ll walk away understanding how to create and maintain the high-quality marriage you envision, so that you can take the next step with confidence.
The person you commit to will transform your life. Let's make sure it's for the better. While getting serious with someone is fun, it’s also a meaningful process that you want to go well because the stakes (your futures) are so high. I can help you and your partner sort through what you need to make sure you’re the right fit for lasting love. During our initial meeting we’ll review your marriage goals and discuss the results of 3 industry-leading assessments designed to determine your compatibility.
You’ll walk away understanding how to create and maintain the high-quality marriage you envision, so that you can take the next step with confidence.
The person you commit to will transform your life. Let's make sure it's for the better. While getting serious with someone is fun, it’s also a meaningful process that you want to go well because the stakes (your futures) are so high. I can help you and your partner sort through what you need to make sure you’re the right fit for lasting love. During our initial meeting we’ll review your marriage goals and discuss the results of 3 industry-leading assessments designed to determine your compatibility.
Savannah M Fine
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Savannah M. Fine and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139871 and a Certified Sex Therapist supporting human beings in the state of California. I am polyam, ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ affirming, and I work with individuals, partners, and families who are looking to form a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their communities. I understand that healing and growth looks different for each individual and hope to provide the support necessary for your mind, body, and soul.
Hello! My name is Savannah M. Fine and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 139871 and a Certified Sex Therapist supporting human beings in the state of California. I am polyam, ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ affirming, and I work with individuals, partners, and families who are looking to form a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships, and their communities. I understand that healing and growth looks different for each individual and hope to provide the support necessary for your mind, body, and soul.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/ Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
My name is Adrian de Leon Sanchez, LMFT. I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Therapist. My primary focus is to help promote change for personal growth, confidence and a healthy self-esteem. I assist with Depression, Anxiety, Anger, Losses, Stress, Divorce/ Marital Problems, Career/Work Related Issues, Relationship/Identity Challenges, Spirituality, Addictions, and more. My goal is not only to get you through this difficult time in your life, but to help you develop ways to be better able to handle the future. I provide therapeutic counseling services to children, adolescents and adults as a Marriage, Family and Child Counselor.
Lynne Virgil
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I have firsthand experience with marriage, motherhood, and immersion in diverse cultures.
Let's find the life you were meant to live. If you are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, feeling out of control and dealing with anxiety, I am here to help you feel grounded, safe and to give you the support and even the coaching you need to find your potential. Let's challenge existing patterns that are no longer working for you. We can work together to identify and explore new ways to increase your self-awareness, confidence, and personal empowerment. If you have spiritual questions and yearnings, I can help you find your unique path in integrating authentic spirituality into your life.
I have firsthand experience with marriage, motherhood, and immersion in diverse cultures.
Let's find the life you were meant to live. If you are struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, feeling out of control and dealing with anxiety, I am here to help you feel grounded, safe and to give you the support and even the coaching you need to find your potential. Let's challenge existing patterns that are no longer working for you. We can work together to identify and explore new ways to increase your self-awareness, confidence, and personal empowerment. If you have spiritual questions and yearnings, I can help you find your unique path in integrating authentic spirituality into your life.
Do you find yourself struggling to make decisions? Perhaps you feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes, or you may just desire some form of relief from your thoughts and/or feelings? Life can be complicated and sometimes working with a therapist can help. Hi! My name is Dr. Leanne Miller and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, adults, and couples. My goal is to meet the client where they are at emotionally in order to build a strong, trusting relationship in a safe and judgment free environment.
Do you find yourself struggling to make decisions? Perhaps you feel like you keep repeating the same mistakes, or you may just desire some form of relief from your thoughts and/or feelings? Life can be complicated and sometimes working with a therapist can help. Hi! My name is Dr. Leanne Miller and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and New York. I specialize in working with teens, young adults, adults, and couples. My goal is to meet the client where they are at emotionally in order to build a strong, trusting relationship in a safe and judgment free environment.
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Welcome to my profile! I am Yeeng. I have been licensed as a marriage and family therapist (MFT) since 2006. My passion is to provide cross-cultural, multilingual, and integrative therapeutic services. I support individuals and families going through life transitions such as work, relationships, and health. I create a safe and healing space for you to explore, identify, and utilize your internal resources within you and the potential external resources and support system around you to restore yourselves mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Michael Shiffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #122513) and certified in Somatic Experiencing, the use of touch for trauma, NARM, and am Level 2 PACT Couple therapist.
Our past presents itself in the present moment. I treat my clients, not apply a model or theory on them. Whether it is anxiety, panic, pain, addictions, trauma, loss or grief - we explore together what gets in the way of living a life worth living. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, PACT, Mindfulness practices and Voice Dialogue into a multidimensional approach to discover how to help you realize a satisfying life, the life you want to live.
I am an Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #122513) and certified in Somatic Experiencing, the use of touch for trauma, NARM, and am Level 2 PACT Couple therapist.
Our past presents itself in the present moment. I treat my clients, not apply a model or theory on them. Whether it is anxiety, panic, pain, addictions, trauma, loss or grief - we explore together what gets in the way of living a life worth living. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, NARM, EMDR, PACT, Mindfulness practices and Voice Dialogue into a multidimensional approach to discover how to help you realize a satisfying life, the life you want to live.
Robert Ayala
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.
I am an interactive therapist. I help clients attain their therapy goals more quickly by taking an active role, rather than simply mirroring their feelings, which I also do. I focus primarily on mind/body connections, however, my overall approach is creative and eclectic. In therapy we explore the past, finding connections to current patterns that cause pain and dysfunction; then work on bringing the client's life into balance. I have many years working in business, schools and private practice, working with depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, addictions, bereavement, relationship problems, occupational stresses, at-risk adolescents and marital problems.
I am an interactive therapist. I help clients attain their therapy goals more quickly by taking an active role, rather than simply mirroring their feelings, which I also do. I focus primarily on mind/body connections, however, my overall approach is creative and eclectic. In therapy we explore the past, finding connections to current patterns that cause pain and dysfunction; then work on bringing the client's life into balance. I have many years working in business, schools and private practice, working with depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, addictions, bereavement, relationship problems, occupational stresses, at-risk adolescents and marital problems.
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, and couple/ marital therapy.
Welcome to my virtual office. You've come because of problems at home or work, conflicts with spouse, partner or child, or life changes that seem overwhelming. Or you may have coped for years with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or addictions. You want relief from feelings and behaviors that limit your potential. I offer you my extensive training, listening skills, fresh perspective and new strategies for your specific issues. Sharing your concerns with an experienced and caring therapist can lead to the positive changes you seek: Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
, and couple/ marital therapy.
Welcome to my virtual office. You've come because of problems at home or work, conflicts with spouse, partner or child, or life changes that seem overwhelming. Or you may have coped for years with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or addictions. You want relief from feelings and behaviors that limit your potential. I offer you my extensive training, listening skills, fresh perspective and new strategies for your specific issues. Sharing your concerns with an experienced and caring therapist can lead to the positive changes you seek: Please call for more information or to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you.
Other Areas of Expertise: forensic psychology, psychological expert testimony, Parent Coordinator/Special Master, Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychology, Intersubjectivity Theory, teaching, supervision, clinical teaching, consultation, family and marital conflict, divorce.
How does "therapy" work? Psychotherapy works by helping you look at feelings, thoughts and behavior in situations which you find problematic. It helps you to learn more effective ways in dealing with those situations. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort. You and I will identify your goals -- what you want to have happen, and agree on how you'll know when you're making progress. I will talk to you about the length of time it may take to help you see changes. Progress, and change, can happen.
Other Areas of Expertise: forensic psychology, psychological expert testimony, Parent Coordinator/Special Master, Psychoanalytically Oriented Psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychology, Intersubjectivity Theory, teaching, supervision, clinical teaching, consultation, family and marital conflict, divorce.
How does "therapy" work? Psychotherapy works by helping you look at feelings, thoughts and behavior in situations which you find problematic. It helps you to learn more effective ways in dealing with those situations. Psychotherapy is a collaborative effort. You and I will identify your goals -- what you want to have happen, and agree on how you'll know when you're making progress. I will talk to you about the length of time it may take to help you see changes. Progress, and change, can happen.
David McKnight
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 (Online Only)
VIDEO, Saturday, and Evening sessions available- Anxiety, stress, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, marital, family, addiction (alcohol, drugs, internet/phone addiction, sex and/or love addiction, codependency) or ADHD issues? I can help. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients make significant, consistent progress overcoming whatever challenges they face. Having support from an experienced, effective therapist can be extremely valuable. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
VIDEO, Saturday, and Evening sessions available- Anxiety, stress, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, marital, family, addiction (alcohol, drugs, internet/phone addiction, sex and/or love addiction, codependency) or ADHD issues? I can help. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients make significant, consistent progress overcoming whatever challenges they face. Having support from an experienced, effective therapist can be extremely valuable. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
I specialize in helping high-achieving women like you conquer the chaos of balancing a demanding career, marriage, and motherhood.
High-achieving women often face the challenge of balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling marriage and effective parenting. You need strategies to manage stress, stop endless arguments, prioritize your goals, and feel validated. You deserve to thrive at work, at home, and in your personal life, without sacrificing your dreams and energy. As a mother of three with over 24 years of marriage and 10 plus years of experience, owner of Outside The Norm Counseling, and host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, I am dedicated to helping you build a lasting legacy for your family.
I specialize in helping high-achieving women like you conquer the chaos of balancing a demanding career, marriage, and motherhood.
High-achieving women often face the challenge of balancing a demanding career with a fulfilling marriage and effective parenting. You need strategies to manage stress, stop endless arguments, prioritize your goals, and feel validated. You deserve to thrive at work, at home, and in your personal life, without sacrificing your dreams and energy. As a mother of three with over 24 years of marriage and 10 plus years of experience, owner of Outside The Norm Counseling, and host of the Empowered and Unapologetic podcast, I am dedicated to helping you build a lasting legacy for your family.
PreMarital Counseling Los Angeles
Marriage & Family Therapist, PHD , LMFT, CPC
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Our sessions will focus on what's important to each of you to make your upcoming marriage one that thrives.
Pre Marital Couples Therapist, 30 yrs, Laressa Desmond, PhD, MFT. Evenings & Sundays available upon request. I specialize in Pre Marital Counseling. My sessions have a safe & optimistic atmosphere. Our sessions will be relaxed, informative & non judgmental. We'll focus on your particular needs as well as the Pillars of Successful Relationships. Learn emotional & psychological skills needed to create a resilient, lasting marriage. We can solve current struggles as well as prepare for the future. I have a large, website dedicated to Pre Marital Counseling, how it works, how long it takes, costs & what you can expect.
Our sessions will focus on what's important to each of you to make your upcoming marriage one that thrives.
Pre Marital Couples Therapist, 30 yrs, Laressa Desmond, PhD, MFT. Evenings & Sundays available upon request. I specialize in Pre Marital Counseling. My sessions have a safe & optimistic atmosphere. Our sessions will be relaxed, informative & non judgmental. We'll focus on your particular needs as well as the Pillars of Successful Relationships. Learn emotional & psychological skills needed to create a resilient, lasting marriage. We can solve current struggles as well as prepare for the future. I have a large, website dedicated to Pre Marital Counseling, how it works, how long it takes, costs & what you can expect.
Grace Walker
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), I focus my practice on clients who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I want to assist you with transforming your negative coping (substance abuse, self-harm, disordered eating, risky behaviors) into positive coping that will decrease your feelings of anxiety and detachment and increase your ability to sustain long-term relationships and employ self-love. I believe that many of our negative coping skills are rooted in a history of trauma, which requires careful consideration and a gentle, loving, experienced approach to process fully.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), I focus my practice on clients who struggle with trauma, substance abuse, and personality disorders. I want to assist you with transforming your negative coping (substance abuse, self-harm, disordered eating, risky behaviors) into positive coping that will decrease your feelings of anxiety and detachment and increase your ability to sustain long-term relationships and employ self-love. I believe that many of our negative coping skills are rooted in a history of trauma, which requires careful consideration and a gentle, loving, experienced approach to process fully.
Becca Rosenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I’m Becca Rosenberg, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. At the core of my practice is creating a warm, empathetic space where you can feel comfortable, heard, and understood. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize ensuring a safe and empowering environment for personal growth and healing. While I specialize in trauma, my approach is also rooted in strengths-based and humanistic psychotherapy.
I’m Becca Rosenberg, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. At the core of my practice is creating a warm, empathetic space where you can feel comfortable, heard, and understood. I deeply believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and prioritize ensuring a safe and empowering environment for personal growth and healing. While I specialize in trauma, my approach is also rooted in strengths-based and humanistic psychotherapy.
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Jessica Leader
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eclectic clinical training and experience working through a multicultural lens.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to eliminate that stress and create a space for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to process emotions and explore their identities and their relationships in a non-judgmental, safe environment. We all undergo transitions and experiences that require additional support from an objective third party to allow us to thrive personally and interpersonally. I utilize individualized, evidence-based approaches to foster a collaborative environment that produces long-term change.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with eclectic clinical training and experience working through a multicultural lens.
Starting therapy can be overwhelming. My goal is to eliminate that stress and create a space for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to process emotions and explore their identities and their relationships in a non-judgmental, safe environment. We all undergo transitions and experiences that require additional support from an objective third party to allow us to thrive personally and interpersonally. I utilize individualized, evidence-based approaches to foster a collaborative environment that produces long-term change.
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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.