Randi Gunther, Ph.D.
Author, Marriage & Family Therapist, Clinical Psychologist
Welcome — I’m Glad You’re Here
Every person, every couple, and every family has a story. And sometimes, that story reaches a point where it helps to talk to someone who listens deeply — not to judge, but to help you hear yourself more clearly.
I’m Dr. Randi Gunther, a clinical psychologist with advanced doctoral degrees in clinical psychology, and over four decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across Southern California. My work focuses on the real, everyday struggles people face: disconnection, conflict, sexual issues, loss of intimacy, and emotional distance.
You may be looking for marriage counseling or sex therapy, or perhaps you’re simply navigating a difficult chapter in your relationship. Whatever brings you here, know that you’re not alone — and you don’t need to figure it out alone either.
As a licensed family therapist (LMFT) and psychologist, I work with a wide range of clients:
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Married or long-term couples feeling emotionally distant or constantly misunderstood
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Individuals facing sexual dysfunction or confusion around their sexuality
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Young adults navigating dating, identity, and early relationship dynamics
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Older adults adjusting to life transitions, caregiving, or shifting roles in long-term partnerships
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Families dealing with long-standing tension, generational differences, or the need to rebuild trust
Who I Help
Areas of Support
My work is rooted in talk therapy, guided by decades of continuing education in human sexuality, attachment, and relationship dynamics. Depending on your needs, we may explore:
Couples Counseling
Helping partners reconnect emotionally, communicate more effectively, and move through conflict with care. Many couples I see come in feeling “stuck” — like they’re having the same conversation again and again with no resolution. Therapy gives space to slow down, reflect, and rebuild.
Marriage Counseling
Sometimes the weight of shared responsibilities, parenting, or simply time can create emotional distance. Marriage counseling offers a space to tend to the relationship, understand unmet needs, and foster deeper emotional connection — without blame.
Individual Therapy
Not every struggle is about a relationship — sometimes it's about your relationship with yourself. Individual therapy offers space to explore anxiety, life transitions, emotional patterns, or simply the need to be seen and heard. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of what’s holding you back.
Family Therapy
Families are complex systems. Whether you're managing conflict between parents and teens, caring for elderly parents, or navigating divorce or co-parenting, family therapy helps uncover healthy patterns and strengthen bonds.
Why People Seek Therapy
People often seek support when something doesn’t feel quite right — even if they can’t put it into words. You might be feeling:
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Constant miscommunication with a partner
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A lack of physical or emotional intimacy
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Shame or confusion around your sexuality
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The weight of unspoken expectations in your family
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Overwhelmed by life transitions or long-standing anxiety
Therapy can be the first step toward clarity. Not a quick fix, but a gentle, informed exploration of what’s underneath.
My Approach
I don’t rush to label or fix. Instead, I offer a quiet space to slow down, reflect, and uncover meaning. My clients often say they feel safe — not just emotionally, but in the deep sense of being understood without needing to explain every detail.
I believe therapy is most helpful when it feels like a conversation with someone who truly sees you. Together, we uncover new ways of thinking, feeling, and relating that create lasting change.
A Note on Education & Ethics
I hold doctoral degrees in clinical psychology and have trained extensively in the fields of human sexuality, trauma recovery, and couples dynamics. I’m committed to ongoing continuing education and stay closely connected to ethical standards set by organizations like AASECT, ensuring you receive care that is both compassionate and informed.
Ready to Begin?
If you're searching for a family therapist, couples counselor, or clinical psychologist in Southern California, you’re in the right place.
You're welcome to reach out — not to make a commitment, but simply to explore if working together feels right for you.
Based in Southern California, serving clients across Palos Verdes, the South Bay, and beyond.
You don’t need to have all the answers to start. You just need a place to begin.
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