Couples Therapy in Los Angeles
Reconnecting starts here. And you don’t have to figure it out alone.
At Grazel Garcia Psychotherapy & Associates (GGPA), we offer couples therapy for people who want to feel seen, heard, and connected again without jumping straight to ultimatums or giving up entirely. We’ll help you understand what’s actually going on beneath the conflict, and how to start moving toward each other again.
Sessions are available in person at our comfortable Los Angeles practice rooms, or online throughout California.
You love each other, but lately it feels like you’re speaking different languages.
The arguments are either constant or nonexistent.
There’s tension in the room, even when no one’s talking.
You keep asking yourselves: Is this just a rough patch? Or are we losing something important?
If that’s you, welcome.
You’re in the right place.
What Couples Therapy In LA Can Help With
It’s about connection, not conflict.
Couples therapy isn’t only for couples on the edge of breaking up. It’s also for those who feel stuck, confused, distant, or unsure how to move forward, wherever you are in the relationship.
We work with couples working through:
- Communication breakdowns
- Repetitive arguments or emotional shutdowns
- Trust issues, including betrayal or infidelity
- Cultural, religious, or racial identity dynamics
- Parenting stress, life transitions, or family conflicts
- Premarital concerns or questions about commitment
- LGBTQ+ identity or relationship structure issues
- Relationship ambivalence (“Should we even be together?”)
You don’t have to have all the answers before you start. That’s what we’re here for.
From our offices on Glendale Blvd, we serve the communities of Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge and surrounding areas.
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
At GGPA, we use Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) – a proven, structured approach that helps couples understand what’s really going on beneath the surface of their conflict. If you’ve ever had the same argument a hundred different ways, or felt like you were talking but not actually hearing each other, EFT can help you find a new way forward.
Instead of staying stuck in blame, shutdowns, or anxious spirals, you’ll begin to recognize the emotional cycle you’re both caught in. You’ll learn how to slow things down when tension rises, how to share what you really need without pushing each other away, and how to repair when something hard gets said or done. Over time, the story between you starts to shift – from “me vs. you” to “us against the pattern.”
If you’ve tried to talk it out but keep ending up in the same place, EFT offers something different. Something deeper.
We focus on real, transformational change — the kind that lasts beyond the therapy room.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is the foundation of our approach in LA. It’s a structured, research-backed model that helps couples identify the emotional patterns beneath their conflict – and learn how to shift them together. Instead of repeating the same fight, you’ll begin to understand why it keeps happening, how to slow it down, and how to come back to each other with more security and care. EFT helps create a safer space to reconnect, repair, and move forward.
Curious if EFT could help your relationship?
Request Your Callback
Just enter your details and we’ll call you!
Pre-Marital Counseling
Before you say “I do,” it helps to get on the same page about the things that matter most. Premarital therapy is about building a shared foundation that can withstand the ups and downs of married life, whatever comes next. We’ll explore how you handle conflict, what you expect around family, money, sex, and communication, and what values you want to carry into your marriage. These sessions help you clarify, connect, and prepare so you enter this next chapter as true partners.
If you’re getting serious, it’s time to get intentional.
Take the next step to a stronger, healthier, more loving relationship
Is This Just a Rough Patch…
or Something Deeper?
Not every hard season is a sign the relationship is over.
But some dynamics do need more than time and patience to shift.
So ask yourself:
Do we feel emotionally safe with each other, or always on edge?
When we disagree, do we grow from it, or just shut down?
Do we know how to come back to each other, or does every rupture stay open?
Are we still trying to understand each other, or just trying to be right?
Are we both willing to look at our part, or is blame always one-sided?
You don’t have to wait until things completely fall apart to start rebuilding.
And you don’t have to decide whether to stay or leave before starting therapy.
The first step is getting clear on what you both want.
Featured in…
Why Choose Couples Therapy at GGPA?
We make safety the norm
If you don’t feel emotionally safe, nothing else works. We help you and your partner create a space where both of you can speak without fear of being shut down, blamed, or dismissed so you can finally hear each other again.
We change patterns
Couples therapy at GGPA is designed to break the emotional cycles that keep dragging you back into the same arguments. We show you what’s really going on beneath the surface and how to shift it, together.
We tailor therapy
We say no to rigid, scripted formulas. Your therapist will meet you where you are, no matter how messy or uncomfortable. Every session is tailored to your lived experience and grounded in what serves you best, not clinical theories or psychoanalytic nonsense.
We fit around your life
You might prefer the quiet focus of an online session, or the comfort of meeting face-to-face in Los Angeles. No matter your preference, we make it easy to get support that works for you both. Wherever you are, we’re here when you’re ready.
Our Couples Therapists in Los Angeles
Grazel Garcia, LMFT
Grazel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), working with couples to rebuild connections and navigate complex relationship dynamics. Grazel is committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds.
Dr. Tyler Howard, PsyD
Dr. Howard is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in neuropsychological testing and trauma-informed care. She provides comprehensive assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, and cognitive dysfunction, offering clients clarity and tailored intervention strategies.
Samantha Lam, AMFT
Samantha is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and couples. She employs a neurodivergent-affirming approach, emphasizing clients’ unique strengths and experiences.
Arami James, AMFT
Arami is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist focusing on culturally responsive therapy. She works with individuals and couples to navigate interracial and intercultural relationship dynamics, fostering understanding and connection.
Tiffany Cuevas, AMFT
Tiffany is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy. She provides a compassionate, non-judgmental space for clients exploring identity, relationships, and personal growth.
Rachel Wiederhoeft, ASW
Rachel Wiederhoeft supports couples in building trust, deepening connection, and navigating stuck patterns with warmth and clarity. Rooted in somatic and emotionally focused work, her approach invites each partner to feel heard and valued. She brings care and curiosity to help couples grow together, especially through moments of disconnection or transition.
Let’s See What’s Possible
You don’t have to be perfect partners (as if such a thing exists). You just have to be open.
If there’s still love, curiosity, or willingness then there’s something to work with.
You don’t need to have all the right words. You don’t need to “have your act together. You just need a space where both of you can come as you are.
That’s what we offer here.