THE ONE THING A MARRIAGE THERAPIST WILL NOT DO

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Jan 16, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized

When I went back to school to get my masters I was married with two small children. Part of my training involved reflecting on my family of origin and my nuclear family. My parents and step parents were very eager to help me recall nuances of my childhood and...

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Dec 13, 2018 | Uncategorized

I live in sunny California, but even here when the days get shorter I notice people’s energy level, mood and productivity goes down. Therapy Helps! According to Mayo Clinic ‘Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to...

Free Therapy

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Nov 26, 2018 | Uncategorized

Our community has undergone so much and I along with my associates would like to give back by offering all Woolsey fire and Borderline shooting victims a complimentary session to help them cope with the trauma they experienced. I have been contacted by Ventura County...

Affair proof your relationship

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Mar 1, 2017 | Blog, couples, Uncategorized

How To Protect Your Relationship From Affairs Many marriages end up in divorce when one couple is caught having an affair. Security and trust are easily destroyed. Thankfully, couples who decide to stay and go through counseling regain that sense of security and...

How To Rekindle The Flame In Your Relationship

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 16, 2017 | Blog, couples, Uncategorized

How To Rekindle The Flame In Your Relationship When couples get used to each other, relationships tend to be boring and tiring. Spouses go through so many challenges and at times romance is placed on the back burner. Staying close to each and having a happy marriage...

AA: Acceptance and Awareness

by Marina Edelman, LMFT | Feb 8, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized

[heading animation=”” color=”” type=”1″ align=”left”][/heading] People often fall helplessly in love with the perfect aspects of people’s personalities. Who wouldn’t? Anyone can love the best parts of another individual....