Cash Rate: $175/session

Couples: $200/session

Insurances: Aetna, Cigna, TriWest

818-577-0281

Stephanie

Associate Clinician

Let’s Reconnect You To The Love You Deserve. 

Are you feeling emotionally disconnected from your partner? Struggling with communication breakdowns or dealing with unresolved conflict that seems impossible to move past? If you're stuck in negative cycles or struggling to reconnect, you're not alone—and therapy can help you find a new path forward.

Hi, I’m Stephanie, a couples therapist who specializes in helping couples navigate the complexities of relationships.

Every couple faces challenges, and sometimes these challenges can feel insurmountable. Whether you’re dealing with trust issues, infidelity, or simply feeling like you’ve grown apart, my goal is to help you understand each other better, heal emotional wounds, and explore ways to move forward—whether that means repairing the relationship or gaining clarity about its future.

Why I’m Different from Other Couples Therapists

What sets me apart is my commitment to helping you truly understand the core of your relationship. I’m not just here to offer a quick fix—I’m here to support both of you in navigating the tough, emotional work of growth and change. Together, we’ll create a space for honest conversations, empathy, and healing, where both partners feel heard, understood, and respected.

I believe that therapy isn’t about “saving” a relationship at all costs—it’s about giving you the tools to make the best decision for yourselves. Sometimes that decision is to stay together, but other times, therapy helps couples recognize that parting ways may be the healthier choice. Either way, my goal is to help you reach clarity, peace, and mutual respect, regardless of the outcome.

What I Can Help You With

Communication Breakdown: Learn to Listen, Be Heard, and Understand Each Other

Are you and your partner stuck in the same arguments that never seem to resolve? I’ll help you develop skills to communicate with greater understanding, so you can move past old patterns and really listen to each other.

Emotional Disconnection: Rebuild the Intimacy You’ve Lost

Do you feel like roommates rather than romantic partners? Emotional distance can creep in without warning, and I’ll guide you through the process of rebuilding intimacy, trust, and connection.

Trust and Betrayal: Heal and Move Forward

Whether you’re struggling with the aftermath of infidelity or broken trust, I specialize in helping couples heal from betrayal and create a pathway toward rebuilding trust—or gaining clarity on whether rebuilding is truly possible.

Unresolved Conflict: Turn Disagreements into Opportunities for Growth

Ongoing conflict can create resentment and frustration, but it doesn’t have to tear your relationship apart. I’ll help you understand the deeper issues behind your conflicts, and teach you how to resolve them with mutual respect.

Sex and Intimacy: Rekindle the Passion

Sexual issues—whether it’s mismatched desires, lack of intimacy, or sexual frustration—can create tension in your relationship. Let’s explore how to rebuild the physical and emotional intimacy that’s vital for a healthy partnership.

External Stress: Navigating Work, Family, and Life Together

Life’s external pressures—work, family stress, and financial challenges—can strain even the strongest relationships. I’ll work with you to manage these stressors in a way that doesn’t harm your connection.

What You Can Expect from Our Work Together

Couples therapy is a journey, and while there are no guarantees, what I can promise is that you’ll leave our sessions with greater clarity, understanding, and tools to move forward. Whether that means rebuilding a stronger relationship, improving communication, or finding a peaceful way to part ways, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

Here’s what you can expect from therapy with me:

  • A Safe, Compassionate Environment: This is a space where both you and your partner can speak openly, without fear of judgment or blame.

  • Real Strategies for Real Change: I don’t offer advice—I give you concrete tools for improving communication, resolving conflicts, and rebuilding intimacy.

  • A Non-Judgmental Perspective: My goal isn’t to tell you what to do, but to help you both find clarity and make the best choices for yourselves.

  • A Focus on Healing: Whether you stay together or not, therapy is about healing emotional wounds, gaining understanding, and fostering mutual respect.

Are You Ready to Take the Next Step?

The decision to enter couples therapy is often the first step toward growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of your relationship. While therapy doesn’t guarantee a specific outcome, it can help you both gain clarity and insight that will allow you to move forward—whether that means working through your challenges together or respectfully parting ways.

If you’re ready to take that step, let’s talk. I offer in-person therapy in Encino and West Hollywood, and online sessions for couples in CA. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and see how I can support you in this important journey.

Let’s Explore Your Path Forward.