Relational Therapists in Long Beach, CA
Hello, my name is Allison. As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping people in unfulfilling relationships learn how to build stronger intimate connections. Many of the individuals and couples I work with come to me because they are feeling emotionally and physically out of touch with their partners. My practice focuses on helping those partners communicate effectively and feel more seen, heard, and understood in the relationship. I work from a relational-cultural perspective, aiming to understand each person within the larger systems they exist in, and helping to bridge the gap in communication by getting to the root of conflict.
Hello, my name is Allison. As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping people in unfulfilling relationships learn how to build stronger intimate connections. Many of the individuals and couples I work with come to me because they are feeling emotionally and physically out of touch with their partners. My practice focuses on helping those partners communicate effectively and feel more seen, heard, and understood in the relationship. I work from a relational-cultural perspective, aiming to understand each person within the larger systems they exist in, and helping to bridge the gap in communication by getting to the root of conflict.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Welcome to my practice. I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, financial recklessness, gambling, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, and relational conflicts. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
Katie Hagen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
I intuitively pull from different therapy types to support my clients individually, and mostly use relational/person-centered therapy, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Hi there! I personally appreciate brevity and directness in advertising, so no razzle dazzle here (although it's a fun phrase!). I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, dating/relationship issues, life transitions, women’s issues, grief/loss, and codependency. My top priority as your therapist is to create a safe space for you to heal. I provide warm, gentle, and open communication using reflective listening, empathy, and validation. Levity and lightheartedness will be present (as appropriate) too!
I intuitively pull from different therapy types to support my clients individually, and mostly use relational/person-centered therapy, Somatic Experiencing (SE), Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Hi there! I personally appreciate brevity and directness in advertising, so no razzle dazzle here (although it's a fun phrase!). I work with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, dating/relationship issues, life transitions, women’s issues, grief/loss, and codependency. My top priority as your therapist is to create a safe space for you to heal. I provide warm, gentle, and open communication using reflective listening, empathy, and validation. Levity and lightheartedness will be present (as appropriate) too!
Marissa Cotter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814
I am committed to anti-racist, relational, feminist, pro-LGBT, anti-oppression, sex-positive frameworks.
I provide relational somatic therapy for adults, kids & teens. Therapy with me is integrative, including woven layers of modalities designed with your specific needs in mind. Our work is a collaboration with your mind, body, and soul. Non-judgement. Warmth. Active conversations and appropriate humor. Integrative therapy works successfully to treat mental health issues, emotional distress, and trauma triggers, and is great for kids/teens through art-therapy, body-awareness, and non-directive play. Psychotherapy, to me, is personal, political, & social. It takes courage, strength, and hope to live into who you really are.
I am committed to anti-racist, relational, feminist, pro-LGBT, anti-oppression, sex-positive frameworks.
I provide relational somatic therapy for adults, kids & teens. Therapy with me is integrative, including woven layers of modalities designed with your specific needs in mind. Our work is a collaboration with your mind, body, and soul. Non-judgement. Warmth. Active conversations and appropriate humor. Integrative therapy works successfully to treat mental health issues, emotional distress, and trauma triggers, and is great for kids/teens through art-therapy, body-awareness, and non-directive play. Psychotherapy, to me, is personal, political, & social. It takes courage, strength, and hope to live into who you really are.
Justine Gordon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814
Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma-related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every client is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where clients can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being.
Navigating life's challenges is never easy, but reaching out for help is a brave first step to living a more genuine and fulfilling life. I have expertise in working with individuals struggling with childhood trauma and trauma-related symptoms such as grief, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relational conflict. I believe every client is unique and deserves to be listened to and understood in an empathetic way. I am passionate about creating a safe, kind, collaborative and judgment-free space where clients can attain new insights, experience new feelings, and find a renewed sense of physical and mental well-being.
Hi, I'm Jaimie! As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping anxious teens and young adults learn how to build up their self-esteem and overcome relational difficulties. The majority of my practice focuses on individuals struggling to maintain healthy attachments and relationships. I work from a mind-body perspective and help my clients experience relief from the anxiety and trauma that their bodies hold onto through mindful practices and effective coping skills. I understand that taking the journey of self-discovery can be uncomfortable at times, but I am here to empower and guide you through it.
Hi, I'm Jaimie! As a therapist, I’m passionate about helping anxious teens and young adults learn how to build up their self-esteem and overcome relational difficulties. The majority of my practice focuses on individuals struggling to maintain healthy attachments and relationships. I work from a mind-body perspective and help my clients experience relief from the anxiety and trauma that their bodies hold onto through mindful practices and effective coping skills. I understand that taking the journey of self-discovery can be uncomfortable at times, but I am here to empower and guide you through it.
With well over a decade’s worth of experience, and meeting clients at various moments in their lives, I find myself being more of a guide in the therapeutic process than anything else. As a therapist, I take pride in creating a space where clients can explore, heal and process their thoughts and feelings in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment. At my core, I am a relational therapist that will bring in a Strength-Based approach and incorporate mindfulness into sessions as well. It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, and collaborate with them so they get the most out of their time in therapy.
With well over a decade’s worth of experience, and meeting clients at various moments in their lives, I find myself being more of a guide in the therapeutic process than anything else. As a therapist, I take pride in creating a space where clients can explore, heal and process their thoughts and feelings in a safe, welcoming, and encouraging environment. At my core, I am a relational therapist that will bring in a Strength-Based approach and incorporate mindfulness into sessions as well. It is important for me to meet my clients where they are, and collaborate with them so they get the most out of their time in therapy.
Jonathan Brady
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
In my practice, my clinical work seeks to understand and address the ways that personal, relational, and societal forces impact personal growth and relationships.
I traditionally work with stressed teens, men that have trouble identifying their emotional difficulties, women that feel under appreciated, LGBT persons, and couples struggling with intimacy issues.
I have a contemplative and humanistic approach to therapy that stresses the inherent value and worth of every person. How we come to understand our sense of self worth can be elaborated with sociological, anthropological, and various academic lenses, but at the end of the day, your experience of your life is what I am interested in. To schedule directly: http://j.mp/Brady-cal
In my practice, my clinical work seeks to understand and address the ways that personal, relational, and societal forces impact personal growth and relationships.
I traditionally work with stressed teens, men that have trouble identifying their emotional difficulties, women that feel under appreciated, LGBT persons, and couples struggling with intimacy issues.
I have a contemplative and humanistic approach to therapy that stresses the inherent value and worth of every person. How we come to understand our sense of self worth can be elaborated with sociological, anthropological, and various academic lenses, but at the end of the day, your experience of your life is what I am interested in. To schedule directly: http://j.mp/Brady-cal
I also have a good deal of experience working with mothers who have unique challenges bonding with their infants or children, most often due to their own relational history.
I am a licensed psychologist conducting therapy and counseling. I specialize in working with adults. I have specialties in the areas of grief, traumas, depression and anxiety however have seen clients for a variety of issues. My primary approach to therapy is based on an insight-oriented relational model to treatment however, I supplement my work with Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment informed by the mind and body connection. My clinical work is informed by the understanding that a therapeutic relationship can help restructure one's internal emotional world and cognitive functioning, which is supported by attachment and neuropsychology research.
I also have a good deal of experience working with mothers who have unique challenges bonding with their infants or children, most often due to their own relational history.
I am a licensed psychologist conducting therapy and counseling. I specialize in working with adults. I have specialties in the areas of grief, traumas, depression and anxiety however have seen clients for a variety of issues. My primary approach to therapy is based on an insight-oriented relational model to treatment however, I supplement my work with Somatic Experiencing, a trauma treatment informed by the mind and body connection. My clinical work is informed by the understanding that a therapeutic relationship can help restructure one's internal emotional world and cognitive functioning, which is supported by attachment and neuropsychology research.
Bobette Jamison-Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90810 (Online Only)
Life happens! No matter who we are, what we've accomplished in our lives, what socioeconomic class we belong to, how educated we are, life happens! Life is filled with many unexpected, life-altering experiences such as: divorce, retirement, grief/bereavement, loss, family and blended family issues, couples issues, relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. My heart's desire is to assist my clients through those difficult and challenging times in life so they can "bounce back" and get to living the lives they desire. There is a resolution and I'd be honored to help you find it. Let's do the work - accomplish the GOALS!
Life happens! No matter who we are, what we've accomplished in our lives, what socioeconomic class we belong to, how educated we are, life happens! Life is filled with many unexpected, life-altering experiences such as: divorce, retirement, grief/bereavement, loss, family and blended family issues, couples issues, relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. My heart's desire is to assist my clients through those difficult and challenging times in life so they can "bounce back" and get to living the lives they desire. There is a resolution and I'd be honored to help you find it. Let's do the work - accomplish the GOALS!
My therapy approach is integrative and adaptable, blending ACT, DBT, relational, and psychodynamic techniques.
Feeling lost in the maze of your own experiences? I'll help you navigate trauma, identity, and relationships — illuminating paths to healing you might not see alone. With a background in clinical research on gender and sexuality issues, and extensive clinical experience helping veterans reclaim their lives from PTSD, I bring a unique blend of expertise and genuine care to our work together. I've worked with the most severe cases of psychosis and personality disorder, all the way to ordinary grief, anxiety, and questions of meaning.
My therapy approach is integrative and adaptable, blending ACT, DBT, relational, and psychodynamic techniques.
Feeling lost in the maze of your own experiences? I'll help you navigate trauma, identity, and relationships — illuminating paths to healing you might not see alone. With a background in clinical research on gender and sexuality issues, and extensive clinical experience helping veterans reclaim their lives from PTSD, I bring a unique blend of expertise and genuine care to our work together. I've worked with the most severe cases of psychosis and personality disorder, all the way to ordinary grief, anxiety, and questions of meaning.
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
My style is nonjudgemental, relational, authentic, and collaborative, and I utilize Jungian analysis to relate to the unconscious.
I am a depth psychotherapist who works with kids, adults, and couples. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals and couples, with respect for all orientations, relationship styles, and cultural backgrounds. I have specific interest in treating ADHD, anxiety, anger and rage, depression, dissociative adaptations, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood and personality disturbances, childhood trauma, psychosomatic complaints, sexual challenges, and concerns related to substance use and video games.
My style is nonjudgemental, relational, authentic, and collaborative, and I utilize Jungian analysis to relate to the unconscious.
I am a depth psychotherapist who works with kids, adults, and couples. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals and couples, with respect for all orientations, relationship styles, and cultural backgrounds. I have specific interest in treating ADHD, anxiety, anger and rage, depression, dissociative adaptations, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, mood and personality disturbances, childhood trauma, psychosomatic complaints, sexual challenges, and concerns related to substance use and video games.
Catherine Morrill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MDiv, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
I help clients identify and process through unmet needs, "unfelt" feelings, and relational patterns that create distress and keep you stuck.
Do you need help slowing down and caring for yourself? Do you relate... “I help others, but I’m personally running on empty.” “I can manage a lot, but I can’t figure out why I'm struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, food or body image issues, or past hurts.” “I wish I felt more connected to my own heart and to my partner.” In therapy, I can help you find the healing and support you deserve, so that you can experience more joy and love your life. I bring 20+ years of experience to helping individuals and couples address the wounds, unmet needs and relationship dynamics that cause them so much pain.
I help clients identify and process through unmet needs, "unfelt" feelings, and relational patterns that create distress and keep you stuck.
Do you need help slowing down and caring for yourself? Do you relate... “I help others, but I’m personally running on empty.” “I can manage a lot, but I can’t figure out why I'm struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, food or body image issues, or past hurts.” “I wish I felt more connected to my own heart and to my partner.” In therapy, I can help you find the healing and support you deserve, so that you can experience more joy and love your life. I bring 20+ years of experience to helping individuals and couples address the wounds, unmet needs and relationship dynamics that cause them so much pain.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I specialize in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, and grief. I am integrative in my approach and I am trained and certified in various evidenced-based practices including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I tend to conceptualize client's from a relational lens with a focus on early childhood attachment styles. Whether you are wanting to delve deep into things of the past or learn coping skills to improve your present, we can navigate it together.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults. I specialize in trauma treatment, depression, anxiety, and grief. I am integrative in my approach and I am trained and certified in various evidenced-based practices including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Seeking Safety and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT). I tend to conceptualize client's from a relational lens with a focus on early childhood attachment styles. Whether you are wanting to delve deep into things of the past or learn coping skills to improve your present, we can navigate it together.
I specialize in working with unresolved childhood relational trauma.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
I specialize in working with unresolved childhood relational trauma.
Nobody’s childhood dream was to grow up and feel overwhelmed, alone, stuck or unworthy. I aim to help individuals heal from trauma-related issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues. If you find yourself living without a navigation system to understand emotional terrain or trauma that impacts your well-being; you are not alone. All of us go through rough patches in our lives. My approach is specific to meet your unique needs in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Suzanne Gauthier-Pin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
I offer a warm, relational approach that creates safety for you to express yourself freely.
Do you feel like anxiety is your baseline? Are you struggling with overthinking, decision paralysis, wondering if everyone is mad at you, and not sleeping well? Feeling overwhelmed, restless, and unsatisfied and sometimes feel like it’s all too much? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to feel like one crisis after another? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelm and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your body, mind and spirit. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
I offer a warm, relational approach that creates safety for you to express yourself freely.
Do you feel like anxiety is your baseline? Are you struggling with overthinking, decision paralysis, wondering if everyone is mad at you, and not sleeping well? Feeling overwhelmed, restless, and unsatisfied and sometimes feel like it’s all too much? Do you ever wonder if life is supposed to feel like one crisis after another? Now more than ever people are feeling anxious, overwhelm and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. Pushing away your needs and not taking time for yourself can lead to long term issues for your body, mind and spirit. It doesn’t have to be this hard.
Alen Arjad
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CADC-I
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90808
While I am skilled at working with the broad range of mental, emotional, and behavioral complexities, some of my specialties include addressing struggles with addiction, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and men’s issues.
No matter what you’re seeking, whether it’s overcoming worries, desiring more out of life, reducing stress in relationships, or becoming a more refined version of yourself, it’s helpful to have an ally throughout the journey. I believe that people have within them the creativity, strengths, and solutions to become who and what they want to be. My style is integrative which aims to address each person’s unique experience through a wide variety of psychotherapies and tools.
While I am skilled at working with the broad range of mental, emotional, and behavioral complexities, some of my specialties include addressing struggles with addiction, anxiety, depression, relational issues, and men’s issues.
No matter what you’re seeking, whether it’s overcoming worries, desiring more out of life, reducing stress in relationships, or becoming a more refined version of yourself, it’s helpful to have an ally throughout the journey. I believe that people have within them the creativity, strengths, and solutions to become who and what they want to be. My style is integrative which aims to address each person’s unique experience through a wide variety of psychotherapies and tools.
I am specifically trained in using Voice Dialogue, EMDR, meditation, dream work, and The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM).
Is it a gnawing sense of anxiety, and loneliness that gets in your way? Often, I meet people who are up against strong self-criticism, doubt, low self esteem and transitions in life as they attempt to make it through the day. In my experience people come to therapy looking for something they can’t get elsewhere. You are not alone. Together we can resolve these struggles opening-up to new potential and life purpose.
I am specifically trained in using Voice Dialogue, EMDR, meditation, dream work, and The NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM).
Is it a gnawing sense of anxiety, and loneliness that gets in your way? Often, I meet people who are up against strong self-criticism, doubt, low self esteem and transitions in life as they attempt to make it through the day. In my experience people come to therapy looking for something they can’t get elsewhere. You are not alone. Together we can resolve these struggles opening-up to new potential and life purpose.
Nicole Kristine Thorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90805 (Online Only)
I use a relational, interactive approach to psychotherapy.
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
I use a relational, interactive approach to psychotherapy.
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
In addition, I have worked with couples who have experienced relational conflicts, extramarital affairs, and sexual difficulties.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
In addition, I have worked with couples who have experienced relational conflicts, extramarital affairs, and sexual difficulties.
My therapeutic approach mainly focuses on helping my clients identify their strengths to help alleviate anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am a firm believer that our childhood experiences contribute to our beliefs, behavioral patterns, and selecting a romantic partner. Therapy is a process! To allow ourselves to be intimate and vulnerable with someone about our experiences and trauma can be daunting. As a therapist, it is my goal to help validate, create a safe environment and help understand aspects of lived experiences.
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Relational Therapists
How does relational therapy work?
Relational therapy was developed by psychologist Jean Miller, whose ideas stressed that having strong connections with others encourages better health and well-being when compared with a lonely existence. Conversely, poor interpersonal relationships do not foster growth and learning. Relational therapy also encourages trust in others and patience with others, along with better communication and less conflict.
Is relational therapy evidence-based?
Relational therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating certain mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments like cognitive behavioral or acceptance and commitment therapy. However, relational therapy uses techniques found in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as psychodynamic therapy, which are both well-studied with empirical research.
How long are people typically in relational therapy?
Clients may see improvement after a few weeks or months of therapy. Like cognitive behavioral therapy, relational therapy can reduce symptoms within 10 to 20 weeks, at 45 to 50 minutes once a week. But like any type of therapy, improvement depends on the person and the severity of the problem.
Does relational therapy work?
While no therapy type will work for everyone, some evidence suggests that this therapy can be effective. Relational therapy can help a person manage problematic relationships as well as the mental health conditions that accompany difficult relationships like depression or anxiety. This therapy type may offer benefits that are hard to measure but can be just as valuable—including feelings of higher self-worth or healthier connections with others.