Couples Therapy in Beverly Hills & Los Angeles
Couples therapy for when you feel stuck, disconnected, or caught in the same fights. Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) in person in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, and online throughout California.
For Couples · Beverly Hills, Los Angeles & Online
At a Glance
Sessions
50 minutes, usually weekly, in person or online
Offices
Beverly Hills & Los Angeles, plus online anywhere in California
First Step
A free 30-minute consultation to see if it feels like a fit
Maybe this feels familiar:
You keep having the same argument—and nothing changes
One of you shuts down while the other pushes
Small things turn into bigger conflicts
You feel more like roommates than partners
You love each other—but feel disconnected
You’re starting to question if things can improve
My role is not to take sides. It’s to understand the pattern between you, and help both of you feel heard, understood, and more connected.
You might be worried that therapy will turn into blame—or that one of you will be “sided with.”
Who This Is For
Is Couples Therapy Right for You?
Couples therapy in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles is for partners who want more than just fewer arguments—you want to understand each other more deeply, communicate more openly, and feel connected again. It may help if some of these sound familiar:
Conversations that escalate quickly
The same conflicts that keep repeating
Trust that has been shaken
Growing emotional distance where closeness once existed
Recovering from an affair or betrayal
A major life transition putting strain on the relationship
One partner pursuing while the other withdraws
Wanting to feel like partners again, not roommates
What Working Together Looks Like
Free consultation. A 30-minute conversation about what has been happening in your relationship, what you are hoping to change, and whether this feels like the right fit.
First session. An intake session to understand your relationship, the patterns you keep getting caught in, and what you both hope will change.
Ongoing sessions. Couples sessions are 50 or 75 minutes and typically weekly, in person in Beverly Hills or Los Angeles, or online anywhere in California.
Unsure about staying? If one partner is unsure about the relationship, short-term discernment counseling can help you both get clarity before starting couples therapy.
01 · Understanding the Cycle
Why Couples Get Stuck in the Same Arguments
When you feel stuck in the same arguments, the same misunderstandings, or the same emotional distance, it can begin to feel discouraging — even hopeless. But those cycles are not permanent. They are patterns. And patterns can change.
You may be reaching out because conversations escalate quickly, the same conflicts keep repeating, or trust has been shaken. Maybe there’s a growing emotional distance where closeness once existed. Or a specific rupture—an affair, betrayal, or major life transition—has left you unsure how to move forward.
Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a space to slow things down and begin to shift the pattern. Instead of reacting, you begin to understand. Instead of defending, you begin to listen. Instead of withdrawing, you begin to reconnect.
This process is not about assigning blame. It’s about understanding the emotional patterns shaping your relationship—and learning how to respond to each other with more clarity, empathy, and intention.
02 · Grounded in EFCT
My Approach: Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
If you’re here, something in the relationship isn’t working the way it used to. Maybe conversations escalate quickly. Maybe you feel distant, stuck, or like you keep having the same argument without resolution. Or perhaps trust has been shaken, and you’re not sure how to find your way back.
You don’t have to stay in this place.
My work with couples is grounded in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps partners break out of painful cycles and rebuild a sense of connection and safety.
Instead of staying stuck in blame or withdrawal, we slow things down and begin to understand what’s underneath — the unmet needs, fears, and longing to feel close again. From there, real change becomes possible.
Couples begin to communicate more clearly, respond with intention rather than reactivity, and experience each other not as adversaries, but as partners again. Trust can be repaired. Connection can be rebuilt.
I offer couples therapy in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, with both in-person sessions and telehealth across California—so you can engage in this work in a way that feels accessible and consistent.
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
03 · What Begins to Change
How Couples Therapy Can Help
Couples therapy in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offers a structured space to slow down reactivity and move toward understanding. Instead of trying to win the argument, you begin learning how to hear one another differently. Instead of withdrawing or escalating, you begin responding with clarity and intention. Through couples counseling, you can:
Break repetitive conflict cycles
Rebuild trust after hurt or betrayal
Improve communication without defensiveness
Strengthen emotional safety and attachment
Restore intimacy and connection
Reaching out for support does not mean your relationship has failed. It means you value it enough to invest in its growth. When both partners are willing to engage honestly in the process, meaningful change becomes possible. Relationships that once felt strained can become more secure, resilient, and deeply connected.
“The most basic question in relationships is: Are you there for me?” — Sue Johnson, PhD
Couples Therapy FAQs
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No. My role is not to take sides. It’s to understand the pattern between you, and help both of you feel heard, understood, and more connected. Couples therapy is not about assigning blame—it’s about understanding the emotional cycle you’re caught in and learning to respond to each other differently.
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Every couple is different. Sessions are usually weekly, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is designed to create lasting change rather than quick fixes. We’ll talk about your goals and pacing together during your free consultation.
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Couples therapy is typically $200 for a 50-minute session and $250 for a 75-minute session. I’m an out-of-network provider, and if you have a PPO plan, I’ll submit claims on your behalf so you can use your out-of-network benefits. A sliding scale is available based on financial need.
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Yes. I offer couples therapy in person at my Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offices, and online over secure video for couples anywhere in California. Online sessions follow the same Emotionally Focused approach as in-person work.
Other Ways I Can Help
Every service is offered in person at the Beverly Hills and Los Angeles offices and online throughout California.
Expert Psychological Training Grounded in Emotional and Relational Understanding
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
Psychodynamic / Psychoanalytic Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Humanistic & Existential Therapy -
I bring advanced clinical training and ongoing professional development to my work with clients.
Education: Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology (PsyD), The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensure: Licensed Clinical Psychologist – California
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Couples Therapy in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles & Online
Beverly Hills Office
8500 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 740
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Los Angeles Office
8271 Melrose Ave, Suite 110
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Online Therapy in California
Secure sessions over Zoom or by phone, from the comfort and privacy of your own space, anywhere in California.
Let’s Work Together
Most couples wait until things feel unbearable before reaching out. But the earlier you begin, the easier it is to shift the patterns you’re stuck in. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible for your relationship, schedule a free 30-minute consultation. Together, we can determine whether couples therapy is the right next step for you.