Relationship Problems and Dating Therapy in Los Angeles
Do relationships feel like a major source of emotional pain for you? You may be struggling to find the right partner, or you might be in a relationship affected by infidelity or temptation. Perhaps you or your loved one is facing challenges with addiction. Whatever the situation, I can help you as a relationship counselor and dating therapist.
Maybe you’re constantly arguing, or the distance between you makes you feel more like roommates than partners. Perhaps you’re tired of getting hurt and wonder why you keep choosing people who seem destined to hurt you.
When you’re struggling, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—and there’s no shame in needing support. Everyone experiences dating or relationship challenges from time to time. Choosing therapy will not only help you gain a better understanding of yourself (and each other), but it’s also a meaningful way to care for yourself and your relationship.
Common Issues Relationship and Dating Therapy Can Help With
As a relationship counselor and therapist for dating, I can help you with a wide range of issues, including:
Negative patterns of communication
Infidelity or lack of trust
Conflict resolution
Lack of intimacy
Financial or legal disagreements
Life transitions
Emotional distance
Looking for Relationship Problems Therapy or a Therapist for Dating in Los Angeles, CA?
You may feel uncertain about seeking support, but I’m here to help—not only with this first step, but throughout your entire journey.
How Relationship Problems and Dating Therapy Can Help
As a relationship counselor and therapist for dating in Los Angeles, I provide results-oriented guidance to help you get where you want to be. I am invested in your emotional health and happiness, and I will help you find both solutions and solace by exploring the embedded beliefs, automatic thoughts, and attachment issues shaping your life.
Together, we will prioritize your issues and goals, starting with the most urgent. Every client’s journey is unique, and yours starts the moment you walk through the door. We’ll work at a pace that feels right for you, establishing sustainable goals and meaningful milestones throughout your healing process.
Even if you’re currently single, you can still benefit from relationship and dating therapy. You may be struggling to find the right partner or feeling uncertain about dating in general—and I can help you gain a clearer understanding of your needs and build a stronger foundation for healthy relationships.
My Expertise as a Therapist for Dating and Relationship Issues
I specialize in helping people with a wide range of concerns, including:
General Dating & Relationship Issues
Whether you come in individually or as a couple, you may be dealing with issues around intimacy, communication, attracting the “wrong” type of person, or difficulty meeting people. Together, we’ll work to reduce or eliminate their impact on your love life.
Anxiety-Related Issues
Anxiety can be debilitating and create unique challenges in dating and relationships. You may find yourself consumed by thoughts like, “Does my partner really love me?” or overanalyzing every detail of the relationship. You might also struggle with social anxiety, which makes dating difficult. I can help you manage anxiety and build a more fulfilling love life.
Infidelity & Affair Recovery
Many couples are affected by infidelity or breaches of trust. Together, we’ll explore the underlying issues that contributed to it and work toward healing and strengthening your bond. Therapy for infidelity can also help you gain a deeper understanding of your own needs and desires.
Addiction-Related Problems
When someone struggles with addiction, it impacts every part of their life—including their relationships. I work with couples in which one or both partners face addiction-related challenges, exploring issues such as misunderstandings, resentment, codependency, trust concerns, and financial or legal difficulties.
Understanding addiction as a treatable illness can foster empathy, reduce blame, and help strengthen your bond.
Dating Issues, Even if You’re Not in A Relationship
You don’t need to be in a relationship to struggle with relationship issues. Dating can be incredibly difficult, and it can feel discouraging when nothing seems to work out. You may start to wonder if you’ll ever find someone or begin questioning your worth. But know this: you’re not broken.
Together, we’ll examine what worked in past relationships and build on those strengths, explore what makes a healthy relationship, discuss different communication styles, and learn how to navigate dating both online and offline.
Most importantly, this work can help you understand yourself better—your personality, needs, and love language—bringing clarity and confidence to your dating life.
Connect with a Relationship Counselor and Therapist for Dating in Los Angeles, CA
Ready to work on your relationship or address your dating challenges? Therapy for Adults is here to help.
1. Reach Out Today
Get started by scheduling your free 15-minute consultation or by filling out the contact form available here.
2. Start Your Healing Journey
As your relationship counselor and therapist for dating, I will guide and support you throughout this transformative path.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The best approach depends on your unique needs, goals, and circumstances—and these therapies are not mutually exclusive; they can be used together.
Some of the most effective therapies for relationship challenges include:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Helps identify and express emotions, improve emotional responsiveness, and foster secure attachments.
Gottman Method: Focuses on building a strong foundation of friendship, managing conflict, and creating shared meaning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Aims to identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviors, improving interactions and resolving conflicts more effectively.
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There are several key steps you can take to address relationship challenges, including:
Acknowledging how your actions may contribute to conflict.
Spending quality time together to restore intimacy.
Practicing open communication, including active listening and using “I” statements.
Seeking professional support from a therapist for dating or relationship problems therapy.
Taking accountability for your role in conflicts.
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Absolutely. A dating therapist can help you navigate personal barriers, build healthier relationship habits, and create a more positive and fulfilling dating experience overall.
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Yes. Therapy can be extremely helpful for reducing dating-related anxiety, identifying and challenging negative thoughts and behaviors that may contribute to your struggles, and giving you tools to manage discomfort more effectively.
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Some people believe that therapy is “just talking,” and this misconception can prevent individuals or couples from seeking help. In reality, therapy gives you the space to process your challenges, gain insight into your needs, and learn practical skills to improve your relationships and dating life—all within a safe, confidential environment.
While support from trusted friends is valuable, therapy involves years of training and professional expertise. A therapist can offer guidance and strategies that friends are unable to provide.
Other Therapy Services I Offer in Los Angeles, CA
In addition to dating and relationship problems therapy, I offer couples therapy, marriage counseling, and support for highly sensitive people, both in-person and online throughout California. I also provide dating coaching for clients anywhere in the United States.
Find Help for Your Relationship or Dating Life in Los Angeles
I’m here to help you uncover what’s keeping you stuck—you don’t have to feel like your relationship or dating life is doomed. Let’s begin this journey together.