Marriage Counselor
Lauren Stevenson, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
444 South Marengo Ave. , Pasadena, California 91101 | 626-389-5779
A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.
Marriage Counselor
Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Together we will build your marriage toolbox! I work with couples to identify and break unhelpful patterns and cycles. You will learn tools to communicate more effectively, address unhelpful barriers and build bridges towards restoration and foster genuine connection.
Marriage Counselor
Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor
Available for Online Therapy
Rooted in attachment, neurobiology, and client-centered work, I use experiential methods to help those who feel disconnected from others and themselves find the link playfully back to being in relationship. I serve children, adolescents, and adult individuals.
Marriage Counselor
Suzanne Greene, JD, MA, LMFT
Psychotherapist, LMFT
Available for Online Therapy
Premarital Therapy is the most requested form of couples therapy in my practice. Addressing issues that often don't develop until after marriage and providing conflict resolution tools to the couple to support healthy communication assists reducing future conflicts.
Marriage Counselor
Sara Fischer Sanford, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
I work with adults in relationships of all kinds. Whether you are dating or have been married for decades, I respect your commitment and I am here to help you learn better communication, connection, and find your path to love and support. No judgment, just compassion.
Marriage Counselor
Madeleine Foster, MA, AMFT, APCC
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
I work with couples to repair and rebuild their relationships. My goal is to help couples find a deeper understanding of one another and create a more meaningful relationship where more effective communication and healing can occur.
Related Sites:
City Of Arcadia
California Coalition for Counselor Licensure
Therapy Arcadia, CA
Arcadia CA, Sierra Madre, San Marino, Monrovia, Altadena, Temple City
The Unified School District serves many families and children of Arcadia. The Ruth and Charles Gilb Arcadia Historical Museum is a great place to learn history and enjoy many fascinating exhibits.1 The city provides utility tax relief for low income or disabled residents. It was in 1903 that the area officially became a city, and at that time the population was only 500. Today, there are nearly 50,000 residents, as the city serves a variety of families of different religious and ethnic background.
Marriage and Family Counseling in Arcadia
Since Arcadia is a small city in Los Angeles County, couples who live in Arcadia should go to the Los Angeles County website.2 They have a search engine to locate services in LA County-at lacounty.org. Go to their 211 services , and they provide a range of services near or in Arcadia, for youth as well as their families.3 Some are from church organizations, while others are private, not for profit foundations. In an emergency, you may dial 211 and a counselor will speak with you. This services makes counseling available to those who are otherwise unable to attain services due to income restrictions.
One important part of LA County�s Family Services is their Department of Children and Family Services.4 They give a wealth of programs to assist families in need. Marriage or Couples Counseling is always a part of family services. It helps heal any fractures in the family unit, and applies to married as well as unmarried couples. There is the Children�s Trust Fund, a fund for children who have special needs not met by any other government or nonprofit agencies. Relatives who are caring for children receive Kinship Support, and there is education support for children. The Kinship Support office is located in West Covina, and the phone number is (626) 430-3200.
Family Services and Assistance Programs in Arcadia
The community of Arcadia is truly fortunate to have the Assistance League of Arcadia, a chapter of Assitance League which is a 100% member-volunteer nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization serving the community, through hands-on involvement and innovative programs. Operation School Bell is funded by this group to provides new school uniforms and clothing to children identified as “in need” by their schools. 5
References
1. City of Arcadia. (2010) . The Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage. Retrieved from http://museum.ci.arcadia.ca.us/.2. Los Angeles County, Department of Mental Health. (2016) . Wellness and Recovery Outcomes. Retrieved from http://dmh.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dmh/our_services.
3. 211 LA County. (2017) . 211 Los Angeles County Help Starts Here. Retrieved from http://www.211la.org/search-211-database-2/.
4. Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. (2017) . DCFS Services. Retrieved from http://lacdcfs.org/aboutus/services.html.
5. Assitance League Arcadia. (2017) . Programs. Retrieved from http://www.alarcadia.org/Programs_serving_children_and_seniors.html
Arcadia is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 10.92 square miles and a water area of 0.20 square miles. The population of Arcadia is 58,408 people with 19,559 households and a median annual income of $79,934. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Arcadia, CA
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Arcadia for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Arcadia public health department.