Marriage Counselor
Timothy Patterson, M.A., MFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
office is located in Beverly Hills, serving West Hollywood, California 90069
As a specialist in marriage and couples therapy, I seek to identify the patterns of communication that keep conflicts alive and unresolved. Establishing new patterns can enhance a couple's closeness and trust, the key to a vital and fulfilling relationship.
Marriage Counselor
Philip Kolba, MA
Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
Are you fulfilled by your relationships as you deserve to be? I specialize in online relationship counseling for LGBTQ and hetero clients. By examining your life and relationships with a counselor you can increase your capacity for happiness and success.
Marriage Counselor
Kevin Fleming Ph.D.
Coach/Change Agent/Consultant
At Home or Private Discreet Intensives
Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.
Related Sites:
City of West Hollywood
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapy West Hollywood California
Counselor Melrose, Pico Robertson, Korea Town, Studio City, Central LA, Hollywood Hills
West Hollywood is a lively city north of downtown Los Angeles bordered by some of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The Hollywood Hills, an affluent neighborhood where many celebrities live, borders the city to the north. To the west is Beverly Hills, and to the east is Hollywood. West Hollywood is a highly progressive city. In 2007 it became one of the first cities in the nation to adopt green building ordinances. The city is also highly LGBT friendly, and was the first city to recognize same-sex domestic partnerships in 1985.1
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in West Hollywood
Resources for parents to improve their parenting skills are available at Pathways. Pathways' programs seek to enhance confidence in one's parenting skills, reduce the number of negative behaviors children display, and encourage positive behaviors children engage in. Classes provide educational support, but peer-to-peer support as well; parents are able to discuss strategies for parenting that have worked well for them. Common topics include balancing work and family, difficult sleep habits, and disobedience. Further information about these programs is available by calling 213-427-2728.2
Homeless youth in the West Hollywood area are provided a safe place to stay and learn at Covenant House. Covenant House is a non-profit agency that serves over 10,000 children each year. Educational programs help kids develop tools they need to be self-sufficient. The shelter also offers career programs to help kids learn skills that will help them get a job. Crisis intervention programs are also available. Outreach vans go throughout the community spreading word about Covenant House's programs. For more information, call 323-461-31313
Family Services and Assistance Programs
To address the various needs of individuals, couples, and families in West Hollywood, the city maintains relationships with various service providers of mental health related issues. The community center at Plummer Park offers a number of programs overseen by the Jewish Family Service. Most programs provide targeted assistance to older adults and young people with disabilities. Resource coordination services as well as case management services are offered. Crisis intervention programs are available as well. Reflecting the ethnic makeup of the area, many services are offered in English as well as Russian. For additional information about the programs available at the Plummer Park community center, call 323-851-8202.4
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). West Hollywood, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Hollywood,_California.2. Pathways. (2017). Positive Parenting Program. Retrieved from http://www.pathwaysla.org/en/parent-resources/positive-parenting-program.
3. Covenant House California. (2017). Helping Homeless Kids in LA and Oakland. Retrieved from http://www.covenanthouse.org/homeless-charity/california.
4. City of West Hollywood. (2017). West Hollywood Comprehensive Services Center. Retrieved from http://www.weho.org/services/social-services/social-service-agency-profiles/jewish-family-services-west-hollywood-comprehensive-services-center.
West Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 1.88 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles. The population of West Hollywood is 36,222 people with 22,077 households and a median annual income of $56,317. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for West Hollywood, CA
Affordable with Planning
Therapy in West Hollywood is generally within financial reach for the average family, but some budget planning may be needed for a real commitment to weekly counseling. Remember that your mental health and happiness are important. Check with your West Hollywood therapist about insurance coverage or ask about sliding scale fees if there are any difficulties with accessibility. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local West Hollywood public health department.