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Couples Therapy

In Person in Los Angeles & Online Throughout California

I work with couples who want to improve communication, deepen understanding, and work through conflict. Whether you're at an impasse, feeling disconnected, or finding yourselves having the same arguments over and over, therapy offers a supportive space to slow down and better understand what's happening between you.

My approach is collaborative, relational, and grounded. In therapy, I explore each partner's experiences, cultural background, and what was modeled to them, while weaving that understanding into the work we do together as a couple. We'll look at the cycles that shape your relationship and work toward creating new ways of relating to one another.

Areas of Focus

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Communication & Recurring Conflict

When the same conversations keep turning into arguments, therapy can help you slow things down, understand what’s happening underneath the conflict, and find more productive ways to communicate.

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Disconnection & Relationship Repair

You may still care deeply about each other but feel distant, misunderstood, or unsure how to reconnect. We’ll work to understand what’s getting in the way and create opportunities for repair and greater understanding.

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Trust & Relationship Ruptures

Whether trust has been affected by a specific experience or has gradually eroded over time, therapy provides space to understand the impact, work through difficult emotions, and consider what rebuilding trust might look like.

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Life Transitions & Major Decisions

Moving, career changes, family planning, becoming parents, or other major transitions can shift a relationship in unexpected ways. Therapy helps you navigate these changes together and make decisions with greater clarity.

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ADHD & Neurodivergent Relationships

Differences in focus, organization, follow-through, emotional regulation, or expectations can create recurring tension. We’ll work to better understand these differences and find ways of relating that feel supportive to both partners.

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Boundaries, Codependency & Non-Monogamy

Therapy can support partners navigating boundaries, codependent patterns, or open and non-monogamous dynamics. We’ll create space to talk honestly about your needs, expectations, and what actually works for your relationship.

What Therapy May Look Like

Couples therapy often involves slowing down conversations that feel difficult, repetitive, or emotionally charged so we can better understand what's happening underneath them. Together, we'll identify the cycles you get caught in, explore the emotions and needs driving them, and work toward interactions that feel more connected and effective.

Endorsements

  • Brooke is a warm and curious clinician. Her curious nature gives way to a beautiful perspective that is cultivated specifically around the client she is working with. She is highly skilled and a wonderful clinician to work with.

    Talia Banayan, PsyD

  • "Brooke is a warm, thoughtful therapist with a real skill for putting people at ease and helping them to open up. I regularly recommend Brooke to people looking for therapy or ADHD testing, and always feel confident that she’ll be dedicated to their growth and well-being."

    Liz Gustafson, PhD

  • “Brooke is intelligent, compassionate, and open-minded, which shines through in her therapeutic care. Mixed with her warmth and curiosity, she facilitates a secure space for deep exploration and growth. I highly recommend her services!“

    Leslie Alter Telang, PsyD

  • “Brooke is a wonderful therapist and I endorse her wholeheartedly! Brooke's warm and compassionate nature, paired with her use of evidence-based practices, makes her a highly effective clinician.“

    Marissa Rogina Feis, LCSW

  • “I have had the pleasure of working with Brooke over the years. She is a seasoned, attentive therapist with a warm, collaborative, and compassionate approach. Brooke is a wonderful therapist, I cannot recommend her enough.“

    Ashley Livitz, LCSW

  • "Dr. Brooke Kaufman is a wonderful clinician who takes time to deeply understand her clients' concerns, providing the safety and security needed to help them move toward change. I recommend her without hesitation!"

    Drew Mirman, LMFT

  • "Brooke is a warm and attuned therapist who helps individuals and couples navigate anxiety, ADHD, burnout, and relationships with insight and compassion. She creates an inclusive, affirming space where clients feel seen, supported and empowered to grow."

    Zoe Spears, LMFT

Get Started

If you’d like to learn more, you can schedule a free 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what you're looking for and see if it feels like a good fit.

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