Online Couples Therapist in Los Angeles: Reconnect and Strengthen Your Relationship
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According to the American Association For Marriage & Family Therapists, following therapy, nearly 90% of clients experience better emotional well-being, with almost two-thirds noting an enhancement in their overall physical health. The majority of clients also report improved functioning at work, while over three-fourths of those undergoing marital/couples or family therapy report positive changes in their relationships. - AAMFT.org
What Is Couples Therapy?
Couples therapy is unique in that it gives partners an opportunity to witness each other’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe space that might not currently exist in their daily lives. In our work together, I aim to help couples develop the individual insight and self-awareness necessary to understand, repair, strengthen their relationship. Through the lens of psychodynamic couples therapy, my approach focuses on understanding the underlying reasons behind each partner's actions and reactions to help couples can gain insight into why they interact in certain ways. I help facilitate discussions that allow partners to express their true feelings and vulnerabilities in a safe environment. This process has been found to create a deeper level of connection and intimacy between partners, as they learn to understand and empathize with each other's deepest emotional needs and take into account their history and background. It is my hope that partners will then feel more equipped to work together as a team when addressing their challenges and learn to prioritize the needs of their relationship.
I am a LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and work with couples of all sexual orientations. I work with couples online throughout California and within Los Angeles including Culver City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood. If you're feeling a bit unsure about couples therapy, but feel curious about the process, feel free to reach out for a 15 minute consultation where you can ask any questions you may have and learn more about the process.
What To Expect In Couples Therapy
Embracing Vulnerability and Emotional Expression
In our sessions, we'll navigate the often challenging spaces of vulnerability and emotional expression, helping you and your partner to effectively express your feelings, needs, fears, and desires in a way that fosters understanding and empathy. This process is not just about opening up about your relationship issues; it's about building a foundation of trust and intimacy that can greatly improve your relationship and overall quality of life. By learning to communicate your complex emotions in a safe environment, you'll discover new levels of connection, develop a deeper understanding of both yourself and your partner, and learn how to navigate the challenges of intimate relationships.
Navigating Career Stress and Life Transitions Together
Couples therapy offers a space for couples to navigate the complexities of career stress and life transitions together, creating a partnership that is grounded in mutual support and understanding. During our virtual sessions, I support couples as they navigate the process of identifying and addressing the variety of issues, pressures, and anxieties brought on by professional challenges and significant life changes. My collaborative approach to therapy helps partners develop greater understanding of the underlying factors that contribute to their current emotional stressors and relational difficulties, ensuring that both partners feel heard, valued, and supported. By learning to communicate effectively about career aspirations, work-life balance, and challenging life transitions, couples can shift potential sources of conflict into opportunities for growth, and gain a deep understanding into their connections and strengths as a a partnership.
Common Issues Addressed in Couples Therapy
According to recent writings from leading relationship expert Esther Perel a significant percentage of relationships experience deterioration when grievances go unaddressed, causing issues to fester and often resulting in the breakdown of a relationship. Sound familiar? If you have been noticing persistent communication challenges, recurring conflicts, or a sense of emotional distance with your partner, this could be an indicator that you need additional support and may want to consider seeking online couples therapy.
Throughout the process of therapy, couples are encouraged to share and explore their emotional experiences in a safe and supportive environment. The goal is to create a deeper understanding and empathy between partners, allowing them to express themselves more clearly and listen more attentively. By addressing underlying family relationship issues that may influence their interactions, couples can more effectively identify and break patterns that hinder communication.
I provide therapy for couples in California facing a wide range of challenges, including (but not limited to):
Communication dynamics
Intimacy and sexual issues
Family Dynamics
Boundary management
Conflict resolution
Connection and Vulnerability
Parenting and Children
Life transitions
Financial hardships
Building emotional closeness.
A Specialized Focus on Men’s Mental Health in Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Male Emotional Expression and Intimacy
Online couples therapy provides a platform to focus on men's mental health within the context of relationships, addressing issues often overshadowed by societal expectations and norms. In this therapeutic space, men are encouraged to explore and express their emotions, vulnerabilities, and challenges without the fear of judgment or stigma. By integrating men's mental health into couples therapy, we can delve into topics such as communication styles, emotional expression, and the impact of societal pressures on male identity and roles within a partnership. This approach not only fosters a deeper understanding and empathy between partners but also empowers men to embrace their emotional well-being as a fundamental aspect of a healthy, balanced relationship. Through this focused lens, couples can work together to dismantle barriers to intimacy and connection, paving the way for a more open, supportive, and fulfilling partnership.
Benefits of Online Couples Therapy
Couples therapy is not solely for times of conflict; it can be extremely beneficial at any stage of a relationship. I often work with couples who are seeking proactive therapeutic work in order to have a more fulfilling life, deepen their understanding of one another, enrich their emotional intimacy, and improve their existing communication and listening skills within the relationship.
Creating a safe space for open and direct communication is essential in any relationship. I have seen that couples who dedicate time to discuss their relationship goals, needs, and challenges, whether in therapy sessions or on their own, often feel more connected and understood. As an online couples therapist in Los Angeles, I provide a secure and convenient therapeutic space for clients to grow individually and in their relationships, accommodating even the busiest of schedules.
Resources for Couples Navigating Relationship Challenges
By learning more about relationship dynamics through media, books, and external sources, couples gain valuable insights into their own unique connection, enabling them to build stronger emotional bonds, navigate challenges with resilience, and cultivate a more fulfilling partnership. It is within the therapeutic space that couples discover the tools to enhance communication, improve conflict resolution, foster empathy, and create a foundation for a healthier relationship dynamic. However, many couples also find it helpful to go beyond the therapy room to gain insight and knowledge to strengthen their relationship. I’ve linked some of my favorite podcasts, books, and articles by mental health professionals and experts in field of couples therapy, family relationship issues, cultural differences, and much more to support you along your journey.
Finding A Couples Therapist In Los Angeles
Researching Therapists
When searching for the right couples therapist, it's helpful to explore different therapeutic modalities to find what best suits your specific relationship's needs. Psychodynamic therapy can be particularly beneficial for couples looking to understand deep-rooted patterns and underlying motives that affect the relationship dynamics. It encourages a useful exploration of past experiences and their impact on present behaviors and emotions that might show up in your current or past partnerships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors that cause relationship issues. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), on the other hand, is designed to help couples create a stronger emotional bond and improve their attachment to one another. Each of these approaches offers unique benefits, so consider what your goals of therapy are as you identify the right type of therapist for you.
Ongoing Support and Guidance
Recommended Relationship (related) Podcasts
Esther Perel, Where Should We Begin- a very insightful episode is linked below