Couples Therapy

Learn. Understand. Build.

Learn — Unpack the underlying reasons for conflict so you can address challenges head-on, rather than circling the same arguments.

Understand — Explore the why. Whether you argue, withdraw, or go silent, there’s always meaning behind your reactions. Understanding these patterns helps you see what’s really underlying the conflict.

Build — Connect the dots within so you can become more conscious, communicate with awareness, and repair with intention. Even in moments of disagreement, you can learn to repair and realign — within yourself and between you.

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Recognize yourself?

✓ You and your partner struggle to communicate. You both feel misunderstood and disconnected, and physical intimacy has faded.

✓ When disagreements happen, one of you shuts down while the other pushes harder to talk, until both of you end up retreating in frustration.

✓ Arguments often spiral into emotional fights that leave you both hurt and distant, without ever resolving what’s really going on.

✓ You’re juggling demanding careers, parenting, and daily responsibilities, leaving little time or energy to nurture your relationship or yourselves.

✓ After years together, one of you is curious about opening the relationship while the other isn’t sure how to navigate that conversation or what it means for your marriage.

If you answered yes to any of these common struggles, you could benefit from Couples Therapy.

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Working with a therapist, someone outside of the relationship, provides a fresh perspective on your dynamic.

A trained professional can help you see the many layers of communication, including power struggles, respect, and reliance on intimacy, that might be influencing your interactions.

By identifying these patterns together, you gain insight into what drives conflict and what strengthens connection. Couples therapy equips you with practical tools and strategies to take home, giving you the guidance and confidence to address challenges and improve your relationship.

As a licensed family and marriage therapist, I offer Couples Therapy for California and Texas residents

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What’s Included:

  • Initial Consultation
    Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and see if we’re the right fit. You’ll share your story, learn more about my approach, and together we’ll decide what feels most supportive moving forward—whether that’s weekly or biweekly sessions.

  • Ongoing Sessions
    Each 60-minute session can take place virtually or in person, depending on what works best for you.

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  • “I am so thankful for Shemena's excellent work. I feel like a completely different person”

    — Past Client

  • “I feel so much better getting out of bed every morning”

    — Past client

  • I’m a totally different person now. WOW. I am so so grateful for Shemena's work.

    — Past Client

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The Benefits of Couples Therapy:

◐ Learn to engage with your partner as a true teammate.

Building a sense of partnership and shared responsibility.

◐ Develop greater flexibility in your relationship.

This allows your relationship to grow and change over time.

◐ Strengthen your connection.

And deepen the love you already share.

◐ Move beyond rigid expectations and unspoken “rules”.

This creates space for mutual growth and understanding.

◐ Foster an environment where both partners feel seen.

And supported, and able to navigate life’s changes together.

◐ Open the door for meaningful, fulfilling experiences.

This emerges when both partners work collaboratively.

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FAQs

  • We offer both in-person and virtual sessions to meet your needs.

  • Currently, we see residents of California and Texas.

  • We do not accept insurance directly. However, we provide a superbill so you can submit for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Our office is at 6404 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 870, Los Angeles, CA 90048

  • I practice psychodynamic therapy, thoughtfully tailored to each client’s unique needs. My approach integrates understanding the mind, emotions, and the interplay between them to help you make sense of your experiences. We explore how conflicts within your emotions and experiences may cause distress, while also fostering insight. Sessions include self-reflection, understanding your defenses, and using the client-therapist relationship as a springboard to identify and address patterns in your life.

    With advanced training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and a doctorate in marriage and family counseling, I bring both expertise and heart to every session.