![Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/rich-painter.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Rich Painter, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 91101 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Is your relationship in need of healing and strengthening for increased connection? Are you not even sure you want to be in the relationship and need a safe space to explore it? I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a certified Prepare-Enrich Couples Counselor and offer professional couples counseling, premarital counseling, and marital couples counseling. I utilize effective communication skills, Attachment Theory, Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to help restore your emotional bond and intimacy. Take the first step towards a fulfilling and lasting relationship and I look forward to working together with you!
![Lindsey Rosenthal, M.A., L.M.F.T.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lindsey-rosenthal.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Lindsey Rosenthal, M.A., L.M.F.T.
Psychotherapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90046 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Couples counseling is an amazing experience. Your relationship is my client and I will work closely with both of you to identify the relational dance you participate in, and how we can interrupt the negative patterns you engage in, and instead promote healthier ways of connecting and attaching. Couples therapy can be a really fun and pleasurable experience where you get to know more about your partner and also about your self. Couples therapy works in a stage process. I will be there along each step of the way helping to make sure that you guys are connecting. I will help to empower you both so that you may enhance and strengthen your most important relationship!
![Seema Sharma, SEP, EMDR, AASECT, PhD-c](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/seema-sharma.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Seema Sharma, SEP, EMDR, AASECT, PhD-c
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
In 91101 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
My style with relationships is empathetic, compassionate, and direct. Over the years, individuals fall into patterns and become accustomed to relating ways that may or may not be working. My job is to identify goals, illuminate those patterns, and discuss new ways of relating. Communication, Intimacy, Trust, Respect, and Life Transitions impact relationships. As we grow, who we are changes. Does your partner know who you are, what you truly want, and the spark that makes you... you? My goal is to rekindle pieces of the relationship that may be lost and move the relationship forward in the direction you choose. I work with couples ranging from high conflict to couples looking for a refresh.
![Christi Lindsay, PsyD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/christi-lindsay.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Christi Lindsay, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Available for Online Therapy
Why do we seem to have the same arguments over and over again? How do I know if we are really supposed to be together? Are there things we could be doing to better support each other, to help each other grow and be our best selves? If we really love each other, why do we so often hurt each other? How do I know if this is real love, anyway? Relationships are hard. Even more than desire, they require effort and understanding to make them work. Often, even if two people really love each other, one or both may need help to maintain the right effort or understanding to keep the balance necessary for long-term success. Having outside, objective support can make all the difference.
![Lexi Berard, MA, AMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lexi-berard.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Lexi Berard, MA, AMFT
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90034 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
I am here to help couples through issues in their relationships to come to mutual understanding and empathy. I am LGBTQ+ allied and support all traditional and non-traditional relationship structures. I also offer non-denominational pre-marital counseling, helping couples prepare for this lifelong commitment by providing a safe space to share and understand each other’s values, needs, and desires for the relationship.
![Lori Freson, M.A., MFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lori-freson.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Lori Freson, M.A., MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 91426 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
All couples will face challenges. Let's face it, it's hard to live with another person. Some conflict is healthy and normal. But when it seems like you're arguing all the time, feeling negative about your partner, or feeling disrespected, it is time for help. I will teach you positive communication techniques, ways to feel like a team again, and regain the love in your relationship.
![Wendy Jones, LCSW](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/wendy-jones.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Wendy Jones, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 93065 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Relationship counseling can be beneficial to couples that are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are a place to explore what isn't working, heal areas of hurt, and find new ways to connect in healthier, more productive ways. Learning to communicate in new and more helpful ways is often a great starting point to making changes.
![Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/madeleine-foster.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
I work with couples to repair and rebuild their relationships. My practice focuses on providing couples with the tools they need to create a healthier and more connected relationship. I believe in an integrative approach that is rooted in evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. My goal is to help couples find a deeper understanding of one another and create a more meaningful relationship. I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental, and respectful environment that encourages honest communication and healing.
![Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/carl-h.-shubs.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Carl H. Shubs, Ph.D.
Psychologist
In 90212 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Married, dating, heterosexual, gay, or bisexual? I specialize in emotional intimacy, sex, addiction, and trauma, any of which can derail a relationship. You can heal your relationship or end it. I can help either way. Improve communication and handle conflicts better. Get your emotional baggage out of the way so it doesn’t hurt your relationship. Better for the couple and especially better when there are kids. Have kids and you’re divorcing? You’re still tied together. We can make that less damaging for everyone. Kids do better when their divorced parents work together for the kids’ best interest – dealing with emotions and communication better and not putting kids in the middle.
![Andrea von Troschke, M.F.T., A.T.R., B.C.P.C.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/andrea-von-troschke.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Andrea von Troschke, M.F.T., A.T.R., B.C.P.C.
Marriage and Family Therapist, Art Therapist Registered
In 90049 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Therapy offers a supportive environment where you can communicate in a safe way... learn to calm down, listen and validate the other person... become more aware of each other's over-reactions and vulnerabilities... understand each other's needs... clarify commonalities and differences in your relationship goals... negotiate, accept and move on to a better emotional state. By understanding and empathizing with both of you, I can provide you with insights, exercises and concrete skills to help you transform your relationship into a lasting source of love and companionship... or find the courage to end what cannot be repaired.
![Matthew Kijak, LCSW, Psychotherapist](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/matthew-kijak.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Matthew Kijak, LCSW, Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In 90042 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
As a couples therapist, I understand that every relationship is unique and requires a tailored approach. My goal is to help couples navigate the complexities of their relationship and develop a deeper understanding of each other's needs, emotions, and perspectives. By utilizing evidence-based techniques such as Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and ancient Stoic practices, I aim to improve communication, increase emotional connection, and address any underlying issues that may be impacting the relationship. Together, we will work to strengthen the bond between partners and foster a sense of trust, intimacy, and mutual understanding. Whether you're dealing with confli
![Gary Brainerd, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gary-brainerd.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Gary Brainerd, PhD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Therapist
In 91101 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Relationships are the stuff of life and wise persons will attend carefully to their intimate, committed relationship. Most couples are not aware of the sources of conflict and how these sources impact their relationships. Most couples do not understand how their coping habits, learned the child and teen years, will actually interfere with success in their love relationship. Couples all need to learn new and better ways to cope with relationships pain as their old coping habits will not work -- they will end up unintentionally hurting their partner.
![Audrey Johnson, Psy. D.](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/audrey-johnson.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Audrey Johnson, Psy. D.
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
In 91423 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Are you and your partner arguing more often than usual? Feel your relationship is not what it used to be? A relationship goes through ebbs and flows and sometimes cannot get back on track. I work with couples who are having difficulties in their relationship and help them put words to the way they are feeling without all the drama, fighting, or misunderstandings. I provide a safe environment for both sides to speak about what they want and have the other person listen without feeling shut down before they start. Get the tools your relationship needs to have better understanding and appreciation for the other person. Call for a free, confidential consultation today.
![Gita Seshadri, Ph.D, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/gita-seshadri.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Gita Seshadri, Ph.D, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90213 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Couples therapy often triggers roadblocks in communication. In being shaped by prior relationships, we create various meaning from our experiences as well as receiving and giving instructions on how to live. When we form new relationships of any kind, this gets challenged; coming together and finding a path forward that celebrates all involved is the key to success. My specialty is interracial couples; regardless of if you both come from different backgrounds, the goal is to create shared meaning that is co-constructed. I can help with this process.
![Tom Andre, MA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/tom-andre.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Tom Andre, MA
LMFT
In 90245 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
My approach is to help each partner see clearly where s/he stands, what s/he stands for, and what meaning the relationship holds. How do these values come into play in the relationship? How do our own expectations, and those of society at large, influence the relationship? Often, understanding the role of a relationship in our own lives reveals possible ways forward. Sometimes, it shows us that moving forward might not be what we want to do.
![Lucy Cotter, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/lucy-cotter.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Lucy Cotter, LMFT
Couples Counselor and psychotherapist
In 90004 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
I specialize in Couples Therapy at the Narrative Couples Center. I help partners to achieve new stories for the future. My approach is strength-based. It explores what couples hold most precious in their lives and relationships and brings people closer to their hopes and preferences. My counseling offers tools and collaboration to help each member of a relationship to move towards shared understanding.
![Ronit Lami, MSc, PhD](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ronit-lami.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Ronit Lami, MSc, PhD
Money Wealth and Relationship Consultant/Coach/Psychologist
In 90210 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Working with couples is a joy for me! I have a high success rate: approximately 90%. I help men and women make the transition from being single to being a unit, helping them learn to work together as a team. My primary aim is to make my clients feel at ease. I truly care about them and help them explore the underlying concerns and move forward to achieve the best possible results.
![Larry Goodman, MA, MFT, MBA](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/larry-goodman.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Larry Goodman, MA, MFT, MBA
Marriage Family Therapist (MFT)
In 90210 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
I work with couples on an emotional level focusing on long-held internal beliefs about how we view the world and each other. These beliefs often get in the way of healthy relationships. Uncovering these beliefs and becoming aware that we have choices as adults, provides the opportunity to change and improve our relationships. I work with the process, what happens between the couple, and with the underlying feelings we protect with defenses such as anger, jealousy, sadness and shutting down. I have seen couples and individuals change in weeks when they can be more honest with their feelings with each other. Call me at 760-766-1622 or email me.
![Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/ross-l.-kellogg.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Ross L. Kellogg, LMFT
Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist
In 90067 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Couples struggling with repeated conflict, emotional injuries, and feelings of loneliness will find solace and rejuvenation in the therapy process. My approach to couples counseling is centered on healing attachment wounds and fostering a deeper connection between partners. By creating a compassionate and non-judgmental space, I guide couples in uncovering the underlying emotions that have led to the disconnection. Together, we will work to develop effective communication skills, rebuild trust, and cultivate empathy. You will experience relief from past hurts and discover new pathways to improved relational functioning, leading to a more satisfying and harmonious partnership.
![Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/well-coached-life.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
In 90402 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Let me guess. One partner feels alone and like they don't matter and the other feels they are always being criticized and can't get anything right. The more one asks for the other to show up, the more the partner disappears physically and emotionally. You both bicker and fight and the idea of sitting and just hanging out seems elusive, if not impossible. Something like this? Often we crave connection but are blocked by the pain and the history that gets in the way. Small fights about little things become battles that highlight our struggle to have our basic relational needs met. I can help you get under the bickering to the parts crying out for connection- to an enriching relationship.
![Margie Mirell, Ph.D., LMFT #25701](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/margie-mirell.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Margie Mirell, Ph.D., LMFT #25701
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 90025 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Do you feel like your relationship is in a rut? Are you struggling to intimately connect with your partner? Over the course of my 30 years as a psychotherapist, I have helped many couples build deeper emotional connections and stronger communication through Imago Relationship Therapy and Safe Conversations. Through couples counseling, you can heal and strengthen your bond learning to communicate more effectively and honestly with your partner. You can learn to fully express your needs and get what you truly desire out of your relationship.
![Leandra Wills, MA, MFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/leandra-wills.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Leandra Wills, MA, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
In 90266 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Couples counseling can be helpful to any relationship looking to grow and improve skills to make your relationship thrive. If you are just starting out and it's premarital therapy you are looking for, or you are on the brink of the relationship ending, couples counseling can help. It will provide an outside perspective and increase your ability to interact in ways that are more productive and enjoyable. Even if your relationship is going great, there is always something to learn about your partner in couples counseling.
![Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/philip-kolba.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA LCPC NCC
Psychotherapist
In 90026 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
There are countless models of healthy romantic relationships, from monogamous to polyamorous, and unique variations between partners. The scripts for dating and longterm relationships of our parents’ generations may not be applicable to your relationship, and there is no formal education in how to be a good partner or how to identify unhealthy relationships. But there is psychological research that shows that effective communication, emotional openness, intimacy, and other factors contribute to healthy relationships. Creating these conditions are skills that can be learned. I practice brief humanistic and emotion-focused therapy (EFT) to help my LGBTQ and hetero clients learn these skills.
![Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/mary-ann-aronsohn.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Mary Ann Aronsohn, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 91030 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
Couples' therapy is a particular love of mine. The bond between intimate partners is compelling, powerful and hard-wired for us mammals, and the pain of missing our connections with one another is deep. Together, we can discover the patterns that don't work, and then join to find ways to reach out and respond to one another that bring security and joy.
![Karine Echighian, M.S., LMFT](https://www.theravive.com/images/counsellors/karine-echighian.jpg)
Couples Counselor
Karine Echighian, M.S., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
In 91364 - Nearby to Van Nuys.
The goal is to use creative tools and assessments to help you grow as a couple. Here to help you improve your communication, connect and build a stronger foundation. Couple's therapy is a path to understanding each other's needs, learning the best way to listen to your partner and finding effective ways to communicate. Strengthening the couple's foundation will help build a stronger family unit.
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