Building and maintaining strong family relationships isn’t always easy, especially during life’s big transitions. Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, adjusting to postpartum changes, or looking to improve communication with your partner, the right support can make all the difference.
Therapy offers valuable guidance to help couples and families strengthen their connections, work through challenges, and foster healthier relationships. Many find the Gottman Method, a research-backed approach to relationship therapy, to be particularly effective in improving communication and building deeper emotional bonds.
If you’re looking for trusted family therapists in Westlake Village, CA, here are some top recommendations to help you and your loved ones thrive.
- Marina Edelman, LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
With over 18 years of experience, specializing in individual and couples therapy. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and is a Level 3 Gottman Method therapist. Marina offers both in-person sessions in Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village and online therapy.
Services: Specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, affair recovery, pre-marital counseling, couples retreats, and financial therapy.
- Erika Krueger-Santos, LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Erika Krueger-Santos, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Level 3 Gottman-trained specialist, helps individuals and couples strengthen relationships and navigate life’s challenges. Using a strength-based, eclectic approach, she creates personalized treatment plans focused on communication, conflict resolution, and personal growth.
Services: Focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, self-esteem, communication, and parenting support.
- Christina Gentry, MA, LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Christina Gentry, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Westlake Village, specializes in anxiety, relationship challenges, and boundary setting. With 15 years of experience and Level 3 Gottman training, she helps individuals and couples strengthen connections and improve well-being. She also integrates lifestyle factors like nutrition, sleep, and stress management into her therapy. Offering HIPAA-compliant telehealth and in-person sessions, Christina provides accessible, compassionate care.
Services: Helps with anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, boundary setting, marital stress, and Christian-based counseling.
- Gayane Aramyan, LMFT – Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Gayane Aramyan specializes in perinatal mental health, relationship dynamics, grief, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience, she integrates EFT, the Gottman Method, ACT, and IFS to help individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. As a working mother, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight, creating a compassionate space for healing and growth. Based in Sherman Oaks, she offers in-person and virtual therapy across California.
Services: Specializes in women’s empowerment, perinatal mental health, grief, anger management, and EFT/Gottman couples therapy.
Stronger Relationships Start with the Right Support
Building a healthy, connected family begins with the right guidance. Gottman-certified therapists specialize in helping couples and families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Prioritizing your relationships today can create lasting growth, deeper connections, and a more fulfilling family life.
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