Marriage & Couples Counseling
in Santa Monica
Randi Gunther, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Marriage Counselor in Santa Monica
Hello, I’m Dr. Randi Gunther, a licensed clinical psychologist, and I’m here to offer support to couples in Santa Monica who are facing challenges in their relationship. If you and your partner are struggling with communication issues, trust problems, or simply feeling disconnected, couples counseling can help you both rebuild and strengthen your bond.
With over four decades of experience, I’ve worked with many couples to help them create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I’m here to guide you and your partner toward understanding, healing, and long-lasting connection.
Why Couples Counseling in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica is a beautiful, thriving community, but even in a peaceful environment, relationships can face difficulties. It’s completely natural for couples to experience challenges at different stages of their relationship, and seeking therapy is an important step toward working through these struggles together.
Therapy provides a safe and neutral space for both partners to explore their concerns and find solutions that work for both of you. Couples counseling can help you:
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Improve Communication: Often, couples struggle with feeling heard or understood. Therapy can help you communicate in ways that foster respect and empathy.
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Rebuild Trust: Trust can be broken for many reasons, but it can be rebuilt. I’ll guide you both through this process with compassion and care.
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Reconnect Emotionally: Life can pull couples in different directions, but therapy helps you rediscover emotional intimacy and closeness.
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Navigate Life Changes: Major transitions—such as marriage, having children, or career changes—can put strain on your relationship. Therapy helps you both adjust and grow together.
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Manage Conflict Effectively: Disagreements happen, but therapy can teach you how to handle conflict in ways that keep your relationship strong.
How I Can Help You and Your Partner
In couples therapy, I provide a calm, understanding space where both partners can feel comfortable expressing their feelings. My approach is centered on listening, validating emotions, and finding practical solutions to the challenges you face.
I understand that every couple is different, and I tailor my approach to fit your specific needs. Together, we’ll work on:
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Better Communication: Learning how to listen more effectively and express your needs in a way that your partner can understand.
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Rebuilding Emotional and Physical Intimacy: Discovering ways to reconnect emotionally and physically, fostering a deeper bond.
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Conflict Resolution: Gaining tools for managing disagreements in healthy, productive ways.
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Trust Building: Taking small but meaningful steps toward rebuilding trust if it has been damaged.
Common Issues We Address in Couples Therapy
Many couples face similar issues that can be worked through with the right tools and support. Here are some of the challenges we can address together:
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Communication Breakdown: Feeling misunderstood can create tension in a relationship. I’ll help you both improve how you communicate and make sure you truly hear each other.
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Infidelity and Trust Issues: Infidelity can be devastating, but therapy helps couples navigate the healing process, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship.
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Loss of Intimacy: Emotional and physical intimacy can fade over time. I can guide you in rediscovering the closeness and connection that once defined your relationship.
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Parenting and Family Dynamics: Parenting challenges, blended families, or stress from extended family can put pressure on a relationship. Together, we’ll work on strategies to manage these stressors while keeping your relationship strong.
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Life Transitions: Major life changes such as moving, changing careers, or having children can cause stress. Therapy helps you adapt and grow together during these transitions.
The best thing you can do for your relationship is listen with your heart, not just your ears.
The Benefits of Couples Therapy with Dr. Randi Gunther
Therapy can provide many benefits to your relationship. Here’s what you can expect from couples counseling:
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A Deeper Emotional Connection: Therapy helps you both understand each other’s emotional needs and deepen your bond.
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Improved Communication: You’ll learn new ways to communicate that foster respect, empathy, and understanding.
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Restored Trust: Whether it’s rebuilding after infidelity or simply restoring a sense of trust, therapy can help you both feel safe and secure.
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Healthier Conflict Resolution: We’ll work on how to manage disagreements and conflicts without damaging your relationship.
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A Stronger, More Resilient Relationship: Ultimately, therapy helps you create a foundation for a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
What to Expect from Therapy with Dr. Randi Gunther
When you come to therapy with me, you can expect a kind, non-judgmental space where both you and your partner can feel comfortable sharing your concerns. I believe in a gentle, empathetic approach to therapy that focuses on understanding your unique needs and building a path forward.
In our sessions, we’ll:
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Understand Your Relationship Challenges: We’ll work together to explore what’s affecting your relationship and uncover the root causes of your struggles.
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Develop Practical Solutions: I’ll teach you skills to improve communication, manage conflict, and enhance emotional intimacy.
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Create a Plan for Long-Term Success: We’ll work together to create a plan that ensures your relationship remains strong and fulfilling long after therapy.
True love is built on understanding and communication.
Is This the Right Time for Counseling?
Many of my clients reach out during life transitions:
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After a betrayal
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During major life decisions
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When intimacy feels out of reach
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In the middle of parenting stress
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Or simply when something “feels off”
If you’ve been wondering whether now is the time, I invite you to reach out — even if you’re unsure. It’s okay to not have all the answers.
Sometimes, just having someone to walk beside you can make all the difference.
Let’s Begin — Gently
Start your journey to a healthier, happier relationship today—contact us now.
Dr. Randi provides her counseling services to individuals and couples in various regions of California including:
Palos Verdes Estates
Rolling Hills
Rolling Hills Estates
Manhattan Beach
Hermosa Beach
Redondo Beach
El Segundo
West Torrance
Playa del Rey
Playa Vista
Beverly Hills
Bel-Air
Brentwood
Pacific Palisades
Santa Monica
Westwood
Century City
Calabasas
Malibu
La Cañada Flintridge
San Marino
Pasadena
San Diego
Davis
San Luis Obispo
Chico
Berkeley
Santa Barbara
Irvine
Riverside
Santa Cruz
Fullerton
Long Beach
Northridge
Pomona
Fresno
Sacramento
San Jose
San Francisco