Marriage Counseling in Southern California
Compassionate Guidance for Couples at Every Stage of Life
Marriage is a journey filled with seasons — moments of joy, change, challenge, and growth. Every couple experiences times when the bond that once felt effortless now feels strained, distant, or tested by life’s unexpected turns.
If you are feeling disconnected from your partner, struggling to communicate, or facing challenges you can’t seem to resolve, marriage counseling in California can offer a safe space to find your way back to each other.
I'm Dr. Randi Gunther, a marriage and family therapist and clinical psychologist serving couples throughout Southern California. Through thoughtful counseling sessions, I help couples rebuild trust, foster deeper understanding, and strengthen emotional intimacy.
Why Couples Seek Marriage Counseling
There is no one reason people reach out for support. Some of the most common include:
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Ongoing communication breakdowns and unresolved conflict
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Emotional distance, resentment, or feeling like "roommates"
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Loss of physical intimacy or affection
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Life transitions — becoming parents, career shifts, retirement
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Coping with grief, health issues, or major family changes
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Healing after breaches of trust, including infidelity
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Seeking mental health support for stress or anxiety affecting the relationship
You don't have to wait for a crisis to seek help. Many couples come to therapy seeking preventive care — to deepen their bond, explore patterns, and create a stronger foundation for the future.
How Marriage Counseling Can Help
A skilled marriage counselor in Southern California offers more than solutions to immediate problems.
In our work together, we will focus on:
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Creating honest, open communication — even around difficult topics
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Identifying emotional triggers and understanding old patterns
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Learning healthy conflict resolution strategies
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Rebuilding physical and emotional intimacy
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Cultivating compassion, appreciation, and resilience
Our counseling sessions are not about assigning blame. They are about understanding — helping each partner feel heard, valued, and empowered to grow both individually and together.
An Approach Rooted in Trust and Empathy
In my work as a marriage and family therapist, I strive to meet every couple where they are — whether at a place of uncertainty, hurt, or simply the desire for deeper connection.
I view therapy as a collaborative, reflective process. Each counseling session is an opportunity for real listening, emotional safety, and meaningful change.
Rather than offering quick fixes, I help couples explore lasting ways to strengthen their relationship from the inside out.
For those who may need flexibility, I also offer online couples counseling and online couples therapy options for California residents — allowing you to access support wherever you feel most comfortable.
Is Marriage Counseling Right for You?
Whether you're newly married, facing midlife transitions, or navigating the complexities of long-term partnership, seeking support is a sign of strength — not failure.
If you're wondering whether marriage counseling in California could help, know that you don't have to have everything figured out. Sometimes, just starting the conversation can create a path forward.
I serve couples throughout the state of California, offering high-quality, compassionate care rooted in decades of experience helping relationships heal and grow.
A stronger, healthier partnership begins with a single step.
If you’re ready to rebuild, reconnect, and move forward together, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
