Business Details
Couples & Individual Therapy in Los Angeles
With over three decades of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples cultivate deeper connections and healthier relationships. My practice integrates advanced certifications in Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-centered Couples Transformation, grounded in a profound belief that reconnection is the pathway to emotional wholeness. I specialize in guiding couples through private intensives, workshops, and retreats designed to restore communication, rebuild trust, and reignite intimacy.My approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and personalized strategies tailored to each clients unique needs. Beyond direct therapy, I mentor emerging therapists, contribute to leading relationship platforms, and maintain active leadership roles in professional organizations to continually advance my expertise. Whether addressing conflict resolution, pre-marital preparation, or individual growth, my mission remains to empower clients to achieve transformative, lasting change in their personal and relational lives.
Services
Couples Therapy
Individual Counseling
Imago Therapy
Weekend Retreats
Pre-Marital Counseling
Workshops
Private Intensives
Relationship Assessment
Highlights and features
- We offer 90-minute couples therapy sessions and multi-day private intensives for immersive growth.
- Our founder is a certified Imago Relationship Therapist and Encounter-centered Couples Transformation Master Practitioner.
- We provide specialized pre-marital counseling and weekend retreats for engaged couples.
- Our therapist has over 30 years of experience and is named among LA's top-rated therapists.
- We combine evidence-based techniques with personalized guidance for lasting relational change.
Associations and certifications
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Encounter-centered Couples Transformation
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective communication
Transformative therapy
Experienced guide
Deep connection
Services
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy helps partners improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust through structured sessions. Our approach combines evidence-based methods like Imago Therapy to address emotional patterns and foster intimacy. Ideal for couples seeking to strengthen their bond or navigate challenges, this service includes weekly sessions and customized strategies for lasting relational harmony.
Individual Counseling
Individual Counseling focuses on personal growth, emotional healing, and overcoming life challenges through one-on-one sessions. We help clients develop self-awareness, manage stress, and improve self-esteem using tailored therapeutic techniques. This service supports those pursuing mental clarity, career satisfaction, or healthier interpersonal dynamics in a safe, confidential environment.
Weekend Retreats
Weekend Retreats offer immersive couples therapy experiences in serene settings, designed to accelerate relationship breakthroughs. Participants engage in guided activities, deep-dive discussions, and experiential exercises to enhance connection. These retreats provide focused, uninterrupted time to address core issues and create lasting positive change through expert-led facilitation.
Pre-Marital Counseling
Pre-Marital Counseling equips engaged couples with tools to build a strong foundation for marriage. Through structured sessions and workshops, we explore communication styles, conflict resolution, and shared values. This service addresses expectations and potential challenges, fostering resilience and alignment to support lifelong partnership success.
Imago Therapy
Imago Therapy uses specialized techniques to help couples understand subconscious relationship patterns and improve empathy. This service focuses on healing past wounds while fostering intentional communication and mutual respect. Ideal for partners seeking deeper emotional connection, it transforms conflict into opportunities for growth through guided, structured dialogue.
People
Mary Kay Cocharo
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mary Kay Cocharo is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience. Certified in Imago Relationship Therapy and Encounter-centered Couples Transformation, she specializes in helping couples and individuals achieve emotional intimacy and growth. She mentors therapists and contributes to relationship education through publications and media appearances.
Questions
What types of therapy sessions do you offer?
We offer couples therapy, individual counseling, private intensives, and pre-marital counseling sessions customized to your needs.
Do you accept insurance?
While we are not in-network providers, some insurance policies may reimburse for therapy services.
What are your session durations?
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes; couples therapy sessions are 90 minutes.
Can you help with rebuilding trust after infidelity?
Yes, our therapy focuses on restoring communication and rebuilding trust through structured, empathetic guidance.
Are weekend retreats available?
Yes, we offer immersive weekend retreats designed to deepen connection and resolve relationship challenges.
Reviews (7)
Larissa C.
Oct 28, 2019
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Yesterday, my boyfriend and I went to Mary Kay's workshop and I have to say I am so happy we did. Though we were both so nervous going into it, we are so happy at how this workshop filled both our toolboxes to the brim with new and exciting techniques on how we can communicate with each other, both verbally and
Jared I.
Sep 23, 2019
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We went to Mary Kay's one-day pre-marital workshop. We were worried we may be the only couple not officially engaged, but it was a good mix of couples thinking about getting engaged, engaged, and even married.
Mary Kay presented different ways to approach relationships and conflict, which gave a really good big-picture view of how to maintain a long term relationship. Most of the workshop was dedicated to a communication exercise that at first felt a little odd, but once we started practicing it on our own, we grew to really like it. At the end of the day you get a certificate and workbook
Mary Kay presented different ways to approach relationships and conflict, which gave a really good big-picture view of how to maintain a long term relationship. Most of the workshop was dedicated to a communication exercise that at first felt a little odd, but once we started practicing it on our own, we grew to really like it. At the end of the day you get a certificate and workbook
Pankaj Raval
Jun 17, 2019
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Mary Kay has been wonderful! We've found her coaching and work to be incredibly helpful. Mary Kay has given us the tools that can be used to build a strong, successful relationship.
M. P.
Jan 22, 2019
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I cannot say enough good things about Mary Kay Cocharo. Having attended a workshop of hers and done some sessions as well, she truly is the best of the best. She excels at helping people who communicate differently find an effective way of talking about how they feel. Mary Kay once said that unlike traditional therapy that address the immediate problem only (the tip of the iceberg) - she goes deeper with what's underneath the surface - to really help address what's the root cause of any issues. She is amazing!
Hedy & Yumi Schleifer
Dec 04, 2018
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Mary Kay Cocharo is a Couples Therapist par excellence. She walks her talk, and actually lives in her own relationship the Encounter-Centered Couples Therapy model that she teaches the couples who come to seek her guidance.
Mary Kay is a seasoned, mature, skilled and experienced therapist. Being welcomed by her for a therapy journey is not only highly worthwhile, it is a real treat!
Mary Kay is a seasoned, mature, skilled and experienced therapist. Being welcomed by her for a therapy journey is not only highly worthwhile, it is a real treat!
Lisa Pena
Oct 19, 2018
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Mary Kay is an exceptional and amazing therapist! She's excellent with pinpointing the issues, providing direction and addressing questions that make for a calm and loving discussion. Her advise and long standing experience are priceless! I simply cannot put a price on the invaluable advise we've received and when anything in life comes our way, we know we have one of the greatest resources with Mary Kay.
Erin D.
Aug 30, 2018
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Last weekend, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend Mary Kay Cocharo's Over the Bridge Retreat for Couples. I would like to share a little bit about our experience in the hopes that what I have to say will motivate another couple to work with Mary Kay in some capacity to bring healing to their relationship. My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We have three beautiful children, ages 5, 9 and 12. We have practiced attachment parenting with all of our children and it is safe to say we were both 100% committed to raising our children and putting all of our love into ensuring
