MARINA EDELMAN, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Founder of TrueMe® Counseling
Evidence-based,
Solution Focused,
Personalized Care.
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Helping couples, individuals, and families overcome relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions to rebuild trust, strengthen connections, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.
MARINA EDELMAN, LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST
Founder of TrueMe® Counseling
Evidence-based,
Solution Focused,
Personalized Care.
_____________________
Helping couples, individuals, and families overcome relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and life transitions to rebuild trust, strengthen connections, and create healthier, more fulfilling lives.
20+
Years of Experience
10+
Media Features
4.6 ★
Yelp Rating
10+
Expert Therapists
HOW I HELP COUPLES, INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES
STOP REPEATING THE SAME PATTERNS
Break free from unhealthy cycles and develop healthier ways of thinking, communicating, and coping.
REBUILD TRUST & CONNECTION
Heal emotional wounds, strengthen relationships, and restore meaningful connections with yourself and others.
IMPROVE YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Find relief from anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life’s most difficult transitions.
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL THERAPY
Serving clients throughout California with convenient in-person and secure online appointments.
PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL CARE
A concierge-style therapy experience with flexible scheduling, individualized treatment, and complete confidentiality.
Couples & Relationship Therapy in Thousand Oaks (Online Across California)
Helping couples and individuals improve communication, rebuild trust, and feel emotionally connected again through evidence-based counseling.
With 20 years of experience, I help individuals, couples, and families improve communication and strengthen interpersonal relationships—whether professional, platonic, or romantic. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, emotional distance, or repeated relationship patterns that impact your well-being, therapy can help you feel more secure and connected.
I specialize in tailoring each session to your unique needs, drawing from my extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method. As a Gottman Level 3 trained therapist, I bring advanced expertise in the renowned Gottman Method, a research-based approach developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman. This method focuses on scientifically proven interventions and assessments to strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts.
Through the integration of these therapeutic modalities, I facilitate lasting changes that endure over time. Additionally, I lead a team of dedicated associates, ensuring that you have convenient access to high-quality support. My associates, under my guidance, are adept at providing assistance to further enhance your emotional health and foster growth in your relationships.
Your journey towards emotional well-being and relationship growth is of utmost importance to me. I am committed to making resources accessible and effective. I provide counseling online throughout California and in-person in Westlake Village | Thousand Oaks office.
I serve communities in Malibu, Calabasas, and Santa Barbara.
818-851-1293
FROM CLIENTS
Real Couples, Real Change.
Out of deep respect for the confidentiality that is foundational to the therapeutic relationship, I have carefully protected the identity and personal information of every person represented on this page.
★★★★★
It’s been about a year since I first visited you and sought help for my depression and anxiety.
Our sessions really helped me work through a lot of issues that were causing me such pain. I’m happy to report that a year later things are going pretty well…
Through the talk therapy I learned some useful coping mechanisms that I continue to use today. These really help to minimize the anxiety and allow me to move past it. I believe the depression to be gone.
★★★★★
Marina Edelman truly helped save my marriage in a surprisingly short amount of time.
She has an exceptional ability to get straight to the crux of the matter while making both people feel heard and understood. Her insight is sharp, direct, and incredibly effective. With her guidance, my husband and I are learning so much and growing together in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. I’m deeply grateful for her help and highly recommend her.
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Marina Edelman highly enough.
As the best marriage therapist I have ever worked with, she stands out due to her extensive training and experience, which far surpasses that of a typical therapist. Marina's approach is refreshingly honest and straight to the point, which has been incredibly effective in our sessions. What truly sets Marina apart is her genuine care and dedication to her work. The more you work with her, the more evident it becomes how seriously she takes her role...
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Areas of Expertise
Personalized therapy to help you heal, strengthen relationships, and improve your emotional well-being.
Couples
Being part of a couple takes work, whether you’re married, engaged, or in a committed relationship. You may be able to get through a lot of life’s stressors and issues as a team, but others can cause strain and damage to your relationship. When that happens, couples counseling is a way to help you successfully work through any issues and rebuild your connection.
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Individual
It’s common to experience emotional difficulties at some point in your life, whether it’s anxiety around a new relationship, sadness at the loss of a relative, or stress at work. These often resolve without professional help.
Sometimes, however, difficulties persist due to their deep-seated nature and their origins in your early life experience. Some of these formative experiences you may be aware of, while others may be more hidden from consciousness. That’s where individual therapy can help.
Family
Being part of a couple takes work, whether you’re married, engaged, or in a committed relationship. You may be able to get through a lot of life’s stressors and issues as a team, but others can cause strain and damage to your relationship. When that happens, couples counseling is a way to help you successfully work through any issues and rebuild your connection.
Mediation
Mediation is a way to amicably deal with conflict relating to family disputes, marriage dissolution, co-parenting and many other issues. As a Private Confidential Mediator, I function as a neutral facilitator, helping all parties come to a fair and equitable agreement. As a Mediator/Psychotherapist, I work collaboratively with an Attorney who is knowledgeable in California state law. This allows participants to feel confident in understanding the legal ramifications and possible alternatives to the decisions they make.
FREE RESOURCE
Start with one more honest conversation.
Download a free communication guide with therapist-informed prompts, repair phrases, and reflection exercises to support healthier conversations.
What's Inside:
- Communication scripts
- Conflict repair prompts
- Questions for emotional connection
- Reflection exercises
- Printable PDF
Teletherapy
Experience the best of both worlds; collaborate with a seasoned therapist and enjoy the flexibility and convenience of online services! Create more fulfilling relationships and improve confidence, family connection, and communication.
Our services are respectful of your history, are highly collaborative, and uniquely tailored to your values and needs. This active approach helps you gain insight, develop practical solutions, and make lasting improvements. Sessions utilize strategies backed by researched and evidence-based treatments.
Treatment Options
Weekly | Marathon | Weekend Intensives
Therapeutic Techniques
Gottman | EFT | CBT | AEDP
all available in person or online
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
How do I know if couples counseling is right for us?
If you’re feeling disconnected, stuck in recurring conflicts, or simply want to strengthen your relationship, counseling can help at any stage—not just during crisis.
What can we expect in our first session?
Your first session is a safe, nonjudgmental space where we get to understand your relationship, challenges, and goals together.
Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?
You can meet with me in person at my office located at 32107 Lindero Canyon Rd., Suite 203, Westlake Village. I also offer virtual sessions for your convenience. To get started, please contact me here or call 818.851.1293.
Is everything we share confidential?
Yes, your privacy is protected in accordance with applicable confidentiality laws and ethical standards.
How do we get started?
You can book a consultation or contact me directly to schedule your first session.
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