Los Angeles, California

Couples Counseling

Rediscover Connection and Build a Stronger Partnership

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What Is Couples Counseling?

Every relationship faces challenges. Whether it’s frequent arguments, fading intimacy, or the strain of major life transitions, these struggles can leave you feeling disconnected or uncertain about your future together. But there is hope. Couples Counseling isn’t just about resolving issues—it’s about creating a safe space where you and your partner can reconnect, communicate openly, and rediscover what makes your bond special. Yes, relationships are about love and support. About feeling you have found "your person." Your partner in life who will always make you feel like it's going to be okay, no matter what you may face. Because you're facing it together. But a good relationship also requires hard work and compromise.

Empathetic Support to Strengthen Your Relationship

Relationships can be challenging. Unresolved conflicts, emotional distance, lack of physical intimacy, and feelings of resentment can leave you feeling stuck or uncertain about your future. Therapy isn’t about fixing anyone—you don’t need fixing. It’s about creating a space where both of you feel safe, understood, and empowered to rebuild trust and connection.

Challenges I Can Help With

Transitions are a part of every relationship, but they often come with growing pains. Therapy provides a bridge to navigate these difficulties while helping you uncover the deeper issues beneath the surface. Couples counseling  in Los Angeles can address:

  • Frequent arguments and unresolved conflicts

  • Emotional distance or lack of intimacy

  • Rebuilding lost trust resulting from infidelity

  • Coping with major life transitions like becoming parents or career changes

  • Navigating non-traditional relationship dynamics

  • Resolving  communication breakdowns and intimacy issues

  • Addressing outside stressors like career and financial pressures

  • Lack of cohesion between parenting styles

  • Stress on the relationship caused by substance use or other compulsive behaviors

  • Diverging life goals

You don’t have to face these challenges alone. Couples Counseling  provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you and your partner can face challenges head-on and work toward lasting solutions together.

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Benefits of Couples Counseling 

Once challenges are addressed, couples counseling  in Los Angeles opens the door to transformation. It’s not just about resolving problems; it’s about helping your relationship flourish. Here’s how therapy can help:

  • Rekindle emotional and physical intimacy

  • Build resilience to navigate future challenges together

  • Strengthen communication and conflict resolution skills

  • Heal past wounds and rebuild trust

  • Create a partnership in which  both of you feel valued and supported

  • Develop more effective communication skills that can create opportunities for greater understanding rather than perpetuating patterns of anger and hurt

Each session is an opportunity to strengthen your connection and create a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.

What to Expect in Counseling 

Therapy isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s a collaborative process tailored to your relationship’s unique needs. Here’s how our sessions will help you rebuild and strengthen your connection:

  • A safe, non-judgmental space to express yourself

  • An opportunity to bring up subjects you may not feel comfortable addressing with your partner on your own

  • Tailored strategies that fit your unique relationship dynamics

  • Honest, open discussions about communication, trust, and connection

  • A collaborative approach to addressing relationship issues

Therapy is a space to explore, heal, and grow together.

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Meet Me, Robert Leeburg, LCSW

Hi, I’m Robert. I understand how daunting it can feel to take the first step toward therapy. As an experienced couples counselor, I bring a blend of professional expertise and compassionate understanding to help couples navigate their challenges.

Every couple’s story is unique, and so is the approach I bring to therapy. I’m here to guide you through the hard conversations, the healing, and the growth with empathy and expertise. In addition to heterosexual couples, I have extensive experience working with queer and polyamourous couples.

My role is to provide objectivity and guidance to facilitate open and honest conversations about issues that you may find it difficult to initiate on your own. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you find clarity by creating an environment in which both partners feel they are given the opportunity to express themselves freely and be truly heardThrough couples counseling in Los Angeles, we’ll uncover the unique strengths in your relationship and work toward a future that brings fulfillment and harmony for both of you. Though it is natural to feel the need to "win" or "be right", conflict is resolved through true empathy for each other, fostering respect for your partner's feelings and needs, 

Take the First Step

You don't have to be in crisis or feel that the relationship is in trouble to benefit from counseling. Sometimes we naturally drift apart and it's okay to ask for help to get things back on course and rediscover what made us want to be together in the first place.

Your relationship deserves a chance to thrive. Reaching out for couples counseling  can feel intimidating, but it’s a powerful step toward building the connection you’ve always wanted. With the right support, you can move past the struggles and build a future together that feels fulfilling for both of you.

Let’s connect. Schedule a free consultation today and discover how couples counseling in Los Angeles can help you create the relationship you’ve always wanted.

FAQs About Couples Counseling

  • I bring both professional expertise and years of experience  enriched by the diversity of the  couples I work with, including not only heterosexual but also LGBTQ+ and non-traditional partnerships. Less conventional partnerships can be even tougher to navigate, given outside stressors like lack of acceptance or sense of judgment from friends and family. Every relationship is unique and deserves to be equally respected and supported by the society we're all a part of. My therapy is tailored to your specific needs, creating a space where both partners feel truly understood.

  • Every therapist has a different approach. Maybe you just weren’t a good fit. Maybe the timing wasn't right. Don't let past experiences prevent you from trying again, Together, we'll focus on creating a supportive, collaborative space where everyone feels safe to explore their challenges and rebuild trust.

  • In our first session, we’ll discuss your relationship dynamics, identify goals, and create a plan that feels right for you. It’s about starting from where you feel comfortable and building from there.

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Find Strength in Your Vulnerability

Whether you’re looking for a space to explore your emotions, strengthen relationships, or embrace your authentic self, therapy can help you move forward. Therapy is about storytelling. I'm here to help you express yourself and feel heard and accepted for who you are.