Gottman Method Couples therapists in Santa Clarita, California CA
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Elizabeth Nims
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
If you feel you are overly critical of yourself, lack confidence and self-esteem, and feel your life is not where you'd like it to be; I'm here to understand your core values, the reason for your negative beliefs, and support you in making shifts emotionally and mentally to align your life and feel how you desire to feel.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships can bring our deepest joy, but they can also surface painful patterns. If you and your partner find yourselves caught in the same arguments, struggling to truly hear one another, or feeling emotionally distant, you’re not alone. Many couples reach a point where communication breaks down and the connection they once felt begins to feel strained or uncertain. Sometimes earlier life experiences, family patterns, or stressors quietly shape the way we relate, making it harder to stay close even when the love is still there.
With more than two decades of experience working with couples, I help partners slow down the cycle of conflict and understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in relational and attachment-based work. I support couples in developing healthier communication, repairing emotional wounds, and building a stronger foundation of trust and intimacy. I’m also particularly attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people and those who want a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach to relationship growth.
Whether you’re preparing for a deeper commitment, working to repair trust after a rupture, or trying to rediscover connection after years together, therapy can offer a meaningful path forward. I also support individuals navigating dating, heartbreak, or relationship transitions. Together we’ll work toward clearer communication, emotional safety, and a relationship that feels more conscious, supportive, and alive.
If you’d like to explore whether this work might be a good fit, feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
At Foothills Psychotherapy we are committed to helping you move past the burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm that keep you stuck in chronic stress, avoiding setting healthy boundaries, and reliving moments of trauma every day. We are a group of Brainspotting therapists who are passionate about helping you move from coping to survive to genuine healing and everyday relief. We provide trauma therapy for teenagers, young adults, and adults in person in Burbank, CA and throughout the states of California, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Kristin Robert
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
At a personal level, I value substance over presentation, meaningful connection over polished appearances, and honesty delivered with care. I am curious about people, loyal in my relationships, and rarely interested in the easy or rehearsed answer. I appreciate intelligence, humor, directness, and the kind of conversation that makes time disappear.
My life has made me attentive to what people carry quietly and to the distance that can exist between how a life appears and how it actually feels. I believe in accountability without shame, depth without intensity for its own sake, and care that respects autonomy. I have a deep respect for the courage it takes to question what we have inherited, live with greater intention, and build something honest from the experiences that have changed us.
I am committed to showing up thoughtfully and consistently, honoring the responsibility that comes with being invited into someone’s inner life. This work matters to me because it offers the possibility of greater clarity, connection, and integrity, both within ourselves and in how we relate to others. I believe there is something quietly powerful about understanding yourself well enough to make choices rooted in truth rather than fear, expectation, or approval.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Grace Akopyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #145795
Grace believes that her constant passion for learning, teaching, and extensive experience in the mental health field allows clients to experience a new type of therapist. Grace is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Pepperdine University Family and Couples Counseling Therapy professor that holds over a 10yrs of experience and founder of Therapy with Grace.
She specializes in couples and relationship counseling. She creates a personalized approach for each of her client with statistically proven tools to help build longevity , rebuild trust , commitment and create fulfillment in her clients relationships.
Simultaneously, she works with clients who suffer with anxiety and/or depression due to low self esteem, relationship heartbreak, transitional live events and lack of emotional regulation. She helps clients gain insight on their emotions, understand triggers and helps them regulate their emotions in order to take back control of their life. She helps her clients lean toward their faith and teaches them tools to help build a more fulfilling life.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Creating lasting change is hard but you don't have to figure it out alone. After our first session, we will have a clear plan for our work together and identify practical ways to start moving forward. I bring nearly 10 years of mental health experience to our work together and am always engaged in ongoing continuing education. Whether you're looking for individual or couple's therapy, there are options to improve your situation and meet your needs.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California (Online Only)
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Michelle King Rayfield
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I know that people come to therapy because they want something in their life to change. That's why I am very conscious of how we set goals and then create a road map to achieving them. I focus on relationships & couples counseling, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist and I have held roles of Clinical Director and Therapist in a number of addiction treatment centers in Southern California. My educational background includes a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern California. I know it can be hard to navigate through our struggles all alone, which is why I find joy in helping others feel supported in finding happiness, success, and fulfillment in life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
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Brian Penrod
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed? I'm here to help you retrain your brain to become a source of comfort and strength. By reducing stress, you'll be able to channel your energy toward what truly matters to you.
Using evidence-based techniques, I provide my clients with practical tools and strategies to make meaningful progress. I offer comprehensive anxiety support, techniques for improving couples communication, and brief, targeted treatment approaches for trauma. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Clients describe me as a compassionate and attentive listener who creates a comfortable space for growth. My approach incorporates mindfulness practices, an area where I have extensive experience.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Clarita, CA
Online in Santa Clarita, CA California
Santa Clarita is a large suburban city north of Los Angeles in the Santa Clarita Valley — one of the primary bedroom communities for the entertainment industry, with a significant population of production workers, crew members, and support staff whose careers are tied to the cycles of film and television production. The city's family-oriented, relatively conservative character contrasts with the precarious employment reality of many of its entertainment-connected residents, and therapists frequently address creative career anxiety, the boom-bust psychology of production employment, and the identity challenges of supporting roles in an industry that prizes visibility. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community. Santa Clarita's suburban sprawl and car-dependent layout contribute to social isolation themes that therapists encounter frequently.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Santa Clarita, California Statistics
Gottman Method Couples Therapy therapists in Santa Clarita, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $200 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Relationship and Marriage Counseling (85%), Anxiety or Fears (82%), and Trauma and PTSD (72%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$200
Accept insurance
54%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 54% |
Female |
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| 35% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Stress |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | Men |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Christian |
| 32% | Black / African American |