Marina Edelman LMFT: Expert Relationship Therapy & Mental Health

The Authority in Evidence-Based Marriage & Family Therapy

When navigating a mental health crisis or a fractured relationship, the quality of your clinical support determines the speed of your recovery. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 20 years of clinical experience, I provide high-impact, evidence-based therapy for individuals and couples.

Based in Southern California, I offer both in-person sessions and secure tele-therapy for clients seeking resolution for complex emotional and relational issues.

Clinical Specializations & Core Competencies

I provide targeted interventions for the most critical areas of modern mental health and relationship dynamics:

• Marriage Therapy & Relationship Conflict: Utilizing proven frameworks to de-escalate high-conflict cycles and restore emotional safety.

• Affair Recovery & Infidelity Healing: A structured approach to rebuilding trust, transparency, and intimacy after a breach of fidelity.

• Pre-Marital Counseling: Strategic foundational work for engaged couples to ensure long-term marital success and communication health.

• Conflict Resolution: Training couples in de-escalation techniques and productive communication to break stagnant patterns.

• Anxiety & Depression Treatment: Clinical support for mood disorders using cognitive and behavioral strategies to provide immediate symptom relief.

The “Active Feedback” Methodology

Unlike passive, traditional talk therapy, my approach is active and collaborative. My methodology is defined by three pillars:

1. Diagnostic Root-Cause Analysis: I don’t just manage symptoms; I identify the psychological and behavioral origins of your distress.

2. Refinement of Coping Mechanisms: I help you unlock and sharpen your inherent resiliency, providing tools that work in real-world scenarios.

3. Direct Feedback & Transparency: I take an active role in the room. You will receive direct guidance, answers to your questions, and a concrete plan for relief from your very first session.

Practice Location & Accessibility

To ensure the highest standard of care, I maintain a dual-modality practice serving the Ventura County area:

• Physical Office: 32107 Lindero Cyn Rd. #203 Westlake Village CA  — Serving Thousand Oaks , Calabasas, and Malibu.

• Telehealth Services: HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy available for residents throughout California.

• Financial Therapy : Available throughout USA

• Licensure: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) # 51009.

Begin Your Journey 

Months of confusion and emotional suffering do not have to be your “new normal.” Whether you are seeking individual therapy for anxiety or intensive marriage counseling, I am prepared to help you achieve a better quality of life.

Contact Information:

• Direct Line: 818.851.1293 

• You can see how my guidance has helped individuals and couples succeed on my testimonials page.

My Background

My path to therapy was non-linear, providing me with a perspective that few clinicians possess. I began my career in finance, serving as an analyst for a Fortune 500 company. This background in high-stakes corporate environments gives me a deep understanding of the unique pressures, power dynamics, and stress management challenges faced by professionals in today’s fast-paced world.

Driven by a mission to facilitate deep, meaningful change, I transitioned to psychology, earning my Master of Arts in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in Los Angeles. 

Clinical Certifications & Evidence-Based Frameworks  My practice is built on the most rigorously researched frameworks in the field:

• Gottman Method Certified Therapist: I utilize the world-renowned Gottman Method to help couples strengthen their “Sound Relationship House” through research-based interventions.

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): I specialize in EFT to help partners identify attachment patterns and create secure emotional bonds.

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): I provide individual clients with structured CBT tools to rewire thought patterns and alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Dedicated Private Practice

Since 2006, I have maintained a private practice in Westlake Village, CA, helping individuals and couples navigate their most difficult seasons of life. With 20 years of total clinical experience, I combine the analytical precision of my former career with the deep empathy and intuition of a seasoned therapist.

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