Melissa W Cooper
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
California # 141326
Relationship Counseling
Whether in Person in Los Angeles or Virtually Throughout CA You will be Met with Warmth, Understanding, and Empathy
Relationship Counseling
Personal connections are one of the most deeply rooted aspects of human nature. They provide a sense of belonging and purpose while reminding us that we are not alone.
What to Expect
Individual Sessions
Whether married, dating, engaged, cohabitating, friends, or business associates, you are in a relationship. They can easily become strained and difficult through misunderstandings, disagreements, destructive patterns such as blame or criticism, lack of trust, or just going through life transitions.
Studies show that relationship counseling is proven to help, especially if sought early. However, the effectiveness depends on people’s commitment to the relationship and their own growth. This is equally true whether the relationship is personal or work based.
It is important to remember that everyone has been shaped by their upbringing, culture, and past experiences. When people are in a relationship they each bring their own ideas about style of communication, conflict resolution, role definition, love, etc while bringing along their own emotional baggage.
Individual sessions provide a safe space to explore your own feelings and beliefs as well as your goals for seeking relationship counseling.
Couple’s Sessions
Whether you feel stuck in negative cycles of conflict, there has been a breach of trust, or you want to proactively strengthen your connection, relationship counseling can help strengthen your self awareness and understanding of another.
Successful relationships are built upon the basic need for human connections. They are one of the most deeply rooted aspects of human nature, providing a sense of belonging and purpose. reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles or purpose. It is not just about being with someone, but rather about authentic, meaningful bonds that foster a sense of belonging, safety, and being understood.
The success of relationship counseling requires you to come with a commitment to the relationship and a willingness to be open and honest with yourself as well as your relationship partner. The goal is to learn what behaviors will allow both to feel seen, heard, understood, and respected.
The work can be hard but the results are worth it.
