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17 Years
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Trusted Mental Health Therapy Services in Westlake Village, CA
Marina Edelman, MFT has been dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate mental health care since 2009. With over 18 years of clinical experience, our practice specializes in evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. We provide personalized treatment plans for individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions.Our Westlake Village-based practice combines deep clinical expertise with teletherapy accessibility to serve clients across California. As a Gottman Level 3 trained therapist, Marina leads a team committed to fostering emotional resilience and strengthening interpersonal connections through scientifically validated interventions.
Services
Couples Counseling
Individual Therapy
Family Mediation
Teletherapy Services
Gottman Method Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- 18+ years of clinical experience with evidence-based therapies
- Gottman Level 3 certified relationship specialist
- Personalized treatment integrating CBT, EFT, and AEDP
- Teletherapy accessibility with in-person options
- Proven success in treating complex relationship dynamics
Associations and certifications
- Gottman Institute
- American Psychological Association
What people say
Life-changing therapy experience
Exceptional relationship guidance
Effective coping strategies
Deep emotional understanding
Transformative couples counseling
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized treatment for relationship conflicts using Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Addresses communication issues, infidelity recovery, and pre-marital preparation. Helps couples rebuild trust and improve emotional connection through evidence-based interventions tailored to each partnership's unique dynamics.
Individual Therapy
Personalized treatment for anxiety, depression, and trauma using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Focuses on developing coping skills and addressing root causes of emotional distress. Incorporates mindfulness techniques and behavioral activation to improve mental wellness and daily functioning.
Teletherapy Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions accessible statewide. Maintains therapeutic effectiveness through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Combines flexibility with evidence-based approaches for clients seeking convenient mental health support while maintaining treatment quality.
Family Mediation
Neutral mediation for family disputes and divorce proceedings. Utilizes therapeutic approaches to facilitate constructive communication. Addresses custody arrangements, co-parenting strategies, and inheritance conflicts while prioritizing children's well-being and family harmony.
Intensive Therapy Retreats
Concentrated therapy format for couples in crisis. Delivers month-equivalent treatment in three days using Gottman's Sound Relationship House framework. Includes assessment, targeted exercises, and personalized intervention plans for rapid relationship improvement.
People
Marina Edelman
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With 18+ years of clinical experience, Marina specializes in relationship therapy and mental health treatment. She holds Gottman Level 3 certification and advanced training in CBT and EFT. Former finance professional turned therapist, she received her MA in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in 2005.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for relationships.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, we provide secure online therapy sessions accessible across California using HIPAA-compliant platforms.
How do insurance reimbursements work?
As an out-of-network provider, we provide superbills for potential reimbursement. Contact your insurer using procedure codes 90837 (individual) or 90847 (family).
What relationship issues do you treat?
We address communication problems, infidelity recovery, pre-marital counseling, parenting conflicts, and divorce mediation using specialized therapeutic frameworks.
Are weekend intensive sessions available?
Yes, our three-day couples retreats provide concentrated therapy for relationship crises using structured Gottman-based interventions.
Reviews (4)
Charlie C.
Aug 20, 2021
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After 35 years of marriage my wife and I have benefited greatly from Marina's training and skill has an insightful marriage counselor. She has given us many helpful tools
to use when navigating what can sometimes be the rocky road of marriage. With her guidance we survived Covid-19, home 24-7, and look forward to another 35 years of bliss. Thank you Marina!!
to use when navigating what can sometimes be the rocky road of marriage. With her guidance we survived Covid-19, home 24-7, and look forward to another 35 years of bliss. Thank you Marina!!
Lisa C.
Jul 26, 2020
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Marina takes her job seriously. Doing what's best for her clients and their families. She is smart, intuitive and it doesn't take her much time to figure out the what needs to be addressed. She is a wise decision for families, couples and singles on every level. She has skill that takes you out of the ordinary session and takes you into coaching real family issues without judgement. Highly recommend her!
Krystle C.
Apr 12, 2020
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I don't even know where to begin but I'll keep it short and sweet. I've been to multiple therapists periodically in my life and Marina stands out by far as the best I've ever had. She listens, challenges my perspective and best of all I feel almost cleansed after our sessions. She keeps my head on straight and always helps me take action and make the best decisions. Been seeing her on and off for over four years and I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Michelle B.
Feb 11, 2020
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Marina is a compassionate, kind, and knowledgeable professional who, over the last two years, has helped me navigate depression, anxiety, and communication challenges. In our sessions, I feel free to voice my problems, but more importantly, she focuses our time on providing practical solutions for moving forward and making real improvements to my quality of life. She is straight-forward and honest with her feedback, and her sense of humor has helped me navigate very difficult conversations. She often presents research to back her views, though not in an overwhelming way. I find her knowledge of
