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Couples Therapy in Los Angeles with Dr. Harel Papikian
Helping Couples Heal, Grow, and Reconnect for Over 15 Years
Are your relationship challenge take away from your ability to enjoy each other? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner or struggling to communicate?
Dr. Harel Papikian, an experienced psychologist and couples therapist and clinical psychologist, is here to help you effectively resolve conflict, rebuild trust and restore connection on your journey toward the fulfilling love relationship you deserve. , rebuild trust, and foster a deeper bond.
With over 15 years of experience in helping couples overcome relationship challenges, Dr. Harel tailors his compassionate approach to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re navigating conflicts, rebuilding intimacy, or simply seeking to improve communication, Dr. Harel will guide you toward a healthier, more fulfilling relationship.
Meet Dr. Harel Papikian
Dr. Harel Papikian, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles, brings over 15 years of experience to his private practice. He’s dedicated to helping clients cultivate the deeply connected and fulfilling relationships we all seek and deserve.
Specializing in relationship transformation, Dr. Harel also has expertise in trauma, anxiety, and depression therapy, guiding individuals through healing from past hurts to reclaim their sense of personal strength and well-being.
His compassionate approach and deep understanding make him a trusted ally on the path to emotional health and enriching, loving connections
Credentials & Expertise of Dr Harel Papikian:
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist (State of California)
- Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Hypnotherapist Iassociation for Integrative Psychology)
- Expert in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), NLP and Time-Line Therapy for trauma recovery.
Specialties:
- Couples therapy and marriage counseling
- Premarital counseling
- LGBTQI+ individual therapy and couples therapy
- Trauma recovery and emotional healing
- Depression recovery
- Anxiety recovery
Comprehensive Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling Services
Couples Therapy
In his Los Angeles practice, Dr. Harel assists couples in overcoming communication barriers and resolving emotional conflicts with insight and care. Through thoughtfully guided sessions, he helps partners develop healthier ways to express their needs, navigate conflicts, and rekindle emotional intimacy. By integrating Cognitive approaches and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Dr. Harel empowers couples to break unhelpful patterns and build a foundation of mutual understanding and connection.
Marriage Counseling
For married couples in Los Angeles navigating challenging transitions or persistent conflicts, Dr. Harel provides structured sessions designed to uncover the root causes of their struggles and help clients move from conflict to connection. His approach fosters a deeper, more resilient marital bond, supporting couples on their journey toward lasting and fulfilling love.
Premarital Counseling
Dr. Harel’s premarital counseling helps couples build a solid relational foundation before taking on the commitment of marriage. Through sessions that address expectations, communication styles, and conflict resolution strategies, couples gain the skills they need to navigate current or future challenges. This proactive approach ensures partners enter marriage equipped with insights and tools to support their lasting and fulfilling bond.
Individual Counseling
Dr. Harel offers individual counseling for clients dealing with depression, anxiety, relational challenges, sex and sexuality, and life transitions. Individual therapy is geared to increasing your overall life satisfaction and well-being and enhance your resilience, confidence and self-worth. Together we will tackle the intertwined psychological, emotional, and social elements that fuel your experience, examine the movies you replay in your head and identify the baggage of the past that blocks you from living the life that you want. In our sessions, we’ll work on reshaping how you talk to yourself, shift your core beliefs, and reframe your past experiences. Dr. Harel will help you take back your power and reclaim your life.
Comprehensive Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling Services
Dr. Harel Papikian developed cutting edge couples therapy approach – The ARM Method: Awareness, Release, Mastery. This 3-step method designed to create rapid and profound transformation in you and your relationship
The ARM Process: Awareness, Release, Mastery
1. Awareness:
This step is about gaining insight about how you both arrived to this point in your relationship. We’ll delve into both your shared history and individual backgrounds to reveal the influences shaping your experience today. By identifying the personal “baggage” each of you carries, as well as what you’ve created together, we can create a path for meaningful and lasting change. In our discussion, we’ll explore:
2.Release:
In this step, we aim to answer the question: “How is my past holding me back from creating the love I desire?” Together, we’ll work to release any unresolved negative emotions, past traumas, and limiting beliefs about yourself, others, and relationships. By clearing this old baggage, we’ll create space for a more empowered and open version of you, ready to build the love you truly want.
3. Co-Creation Phase:
In this step, we’re focusing on the question: *“What skills do I need to thrive in my relationship?”* Together, we’ll learn and practice essential skills that foster relational competence, setting you on a path toward lasting fulfillment well beyond the completion of couples therapy.
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Common Relationship Issues We Address
At Solo to Soulmate Clini.c, we specialize in helping couples resolve a wide range of relationship challenges. Whether you’re facing communication problems, trust issues, or deeper emotional conflicts, Dr. Harel offers personalized therapy to address and resolve these common concerns, fostering a deeper and stronger connection
1. Communication Breakdowns
Whether you feel unheard in your relationship, unable to de-escalate and resolve conflict, or have a hard time connecting with your partner, couples therapy can help. Together, we will identify the communication patterns, barriers to connection, and root causes of the communication breakdowns. In our work together, we will learn to “speak our partner’s language,” acquire necessary communication skills, and become skillful and masterful partners.
2. Trust Issues and Infidelity
Our couples therapy services specialize in addressing trust issues and infidelity, providing a safe and supportive environment for partners to navigate the complexities and emotional upheaval of betrayal. In our sessions we move from blame to responsibility, holding the space to safely express the anger, sadness, fear and hurt that are often part of the healing process. We aim to understand the complexity of the underlying factors that contributed to the breach of trust, allowing each partner to express their feelings openly and honestly. Our goal is to help couples use relational crisis as an opportunity to rebuild a better, more connected and deeper bond with each other.
3. Emotional Distance and Intimacy Concerns
Sexual intimacy in long-term relationships requires emotional safety and closeness.
Resentment, past hurts, invalidation, inability to express ourselves in our relationship, and difficulty claiming our relational space are often at the root of emotional and physical disconnect. Together, we’ll delve into the roots of intimacy issues, addressing both emotional and physical aspects of your relationship. Through thoughtful dialogue and guided exercises, we will learn to communicate our needs and desires more effectively, fostering greater understanding and empathy. We will address unresolved negative emotions and trauma, shift negative beliefs hindering our ability to ask for what we need and stay connected, and rekindle the spark in the relationship.
4. Coping with Life Transitions
Major life changes—such as moving to a new city, career changes, parenthood, or health issues—can disrupt the balance of a relationship. Our Los Angeles couples therapy services are designed to help partners navigate the complexities of life transitions. In a nurturing and supportive environment, we guide couples through the emotional landscape of these changes, fostering open communication and understanding. Together, we’ll explore individual and shared experiences, helping each partner articulate their needs and feelings. By equipping couples with practical tools and coping strategies, our therapy aims to enhance resilience, strengthen bonds, and cultivate a deeper connection as we adapt to our evolving lives together.
5. Divorce Prevention
Some couples attempt couples therapy as their last resort prior to divorce or separation. Our therapeutic approach is focused on helping each partner address and resolve their personal and relational baggage and achieve a mental and emotional space of clarity in order to make the best informed decision for them.
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What Sets Dr. Harel Apart from Other Couples Therapists in Los Angeles?
Here’s what makes Dr. Harel unique:
- Over 15 Years of Experience: Dr. Harel has helped hundreds of couples navigate complex relationship challenges, grow, reconnect, and reignite the spark in their relationship.
- Cutting-Edge Therapeutic Approach: The ARM Method was developed by Dr. Harel to facilitate rapid and profound transformation in his clients
- Comprehensive Expertise: Dr. Harel is proficient in helping individual and couples to address relational challenges, sex and sexuality concerns, depression, anxiety and trauma. From Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Dr. Harel tailors his approach to best suit the needs of his clients.
- No Judgment: Dr. Harel creates a safe, supportive environment where couples feel heard, understood, and empowered to improve their relationship.
- Diversity: Dr. Harel specializes in working with all types of couples, including LGBTQ+ & BIPOC individuals and couples, offering inclusive and culturally competent care in Los Angeles.
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Hear from Couples Who Have Worked with Dr. Harel
Ian says:
“Holy cow, I have to say I was extremely impressed with Dr. Harel. He really got straight to the heart of things and was incredibly knowledgeable on what’s happening and what to do. He was also able to explain things in a simple and easy to understand manner. If you’re looking for a couples therapist, then you’ll be happy you came here. I’d suggest doing the 15 minute free consultation and you can get an idea for yourself..”
Houston says:
Dr. Papikian’s helped me in more ways than I could have ever expected.. I thought it would have taken years of work to try to get to where we’ve arrived but after only about three months, I feel a world of a difference has been made already and the course of my life has been solidified to unfold the way it’s supposed to. I’d recommend him to anyone who’s in need of a therapist in LA or anywhere for that matter!”
James says:
“Dr. Harel excels at fostering a secure environment for healing and personal development. His wisdom, expertise, and skill in guiding clients through transformation and change are truly impressive. The clients I’ve referred to him have also spoken highly of his exceptional care. I highly recommend his services!”
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Ready to Strengthen Your Relationship? Schedule a Consultation Today!
If you’re ready to tackle your relationship challenges and build a strong and fulfilling togetherness, now is the time to take the first step. Don’t let unresolved issues hold your relationship back. Whether you’re struggling with trust, intimacy, or communication, Dr. Harel can guide you toward a healthier and happier partnership.
Take action today—schedule your consultation now. Transformation is a phone call away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. How does Dr. Harel’s approach differ from other couples therapists in Los Angeles?
Dr. Harel uses a highly personalized approach, tailoring his therapy methods to each couple’s unique challenges. His ARM Method (Awareness, Release, Mastery) addresses the root causes of relational challenges to create a rapid and profound transformation.
Ques. What can we expect from a typical couples therapy session with Dr. Harel?
Each session starts with a check-in to examine the state of the relationship. The core of the session structure will depend on the phase of treatment. ARM Method is a 3-phase process – Awareness, Release, and Mastery.
During the Awareness phase, sessions will be focused on current relationship dynamics as well as relationship and personal histories. We will put the pieces of the puzzle together to answer the question, “How did we get here?”
The Release phase is focused on releasing the personal baggage of unresolved negative emotions, trauma, and negative beliefs about ourselves, others, relationships, and the world. Here, the sessions will be structured around hypnotherapy and guided imagery exercises to assist you in the process of release and transformation.
The Mastery phase is focused on teaching and practicing the necessary relational skills to increase your relational mastery and create the relationship that you want.
Ques. How long does the therapy process take with Dr. Hael, and how many sessions will we need?
On average, couples therapy with Dr. Harel takes between 3-4 months of weekly work, depending on the complexity of your concerns. Most couples start seeing significant improvements after 6 to 8 sessions. Individual therapy takes on average 2 months. Following the intensive change work some couples and individual clients choose to continue work focusing on fine-tuning and growth, significantly reducing the frequency to one session every 3-6 weeks.
Ques. Does Dr. Harel specialize in helping LGBTQ+ couples in Los Angeles?
Yes, Dr. Harel specializes in working with LGBTQ+ couples, including same-sex couples and trans-couples, offering culturally competent therapy that addresses the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals and clients from diverse backgrounds, creating an inclusive, safe space to explore relationship dynamics and build stronger connections.
Ques. How does Dr. Harel address power imbalances or recurring arguments in relationships?
Dr. Harel identifies the root causes of power imbalances and recurring conflicts by exploring communication patterns and underlying emotional triggers. His therapy approach is geared to resolve emotional triggers to help the couple move from conflict and power struggle to understanding and connection. For more information check out his unique therapy approach – The ARM Method.
Ques. Does Dr. Harel offer online or virtual couples therapy sessions for Los Angeles residents?
Yes, Dr. Harel offers online therapy video-sessions. This option is particularly useful for busy Los Angeles residents who may have time constraints or prefer the convenience of therapy from their own home. Online therapy is conducted via secure professional video conferencing platform for privacy and comfort.
Ques. How much does couples therapy with Dr. Harel in Los Angeles cost?
A standard 50-minute couples therapy session with Dr. Harel costs $215, while a pre-paid package of 10 sessions reduces the cost per session to $180. While most couples begin with weekly sessions, the frequency and duration of therapy are customized based on your needs and wishes.
Ques. Do you offer a free initial consultation for couples therapy?
Yes, Dr. Harel offers a free phone consultation for prospective clients. During this consultation, you can discuss your relationship concerns and treatment goals, ask relevant questions and determine if to book your first appointment.
Ques. Is couples therapy covered by insurance, or do we need to pay out of pocket?
Dr. Harel’s practice is a fee-for-service clinic, meaning clients pay out of pocket at the time of service. While Dr. Harel does not accept insurance directly, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement through your insurance provider as an out-of-network service. Documentation for reimbursement is provided by Dr. Harel upon request.
Ques. What payment options are available for therapy sessions?
Upon scheduling your first appointment, you will receive consent forms to review and sign. One of the forms will be a credit card form. This credit card on file will be charged before the first session and after every consecutive session.
Ques. How can I schedule a consultation with Dr. Harel for couples therapy in Los Angeles?
To schedule a consultation, you can contact Dr. Harel by phone at (323) 835-3516 or through the contact form on this website.
Ques. What happens if we need to cancel or reschedule our therapy session?
Dr. Harel requires at least 24 hours’ advance notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. If less than 24 hours’ notice is given, a full session fee may apply, except in cases of emergency.
Ques. Does Dr. Harel offer weekend or evening therapy sessions for working couples?
Yes, Dr. Harel offers flexible appointment times, including evening sessions and some weekend availability, to accommodate the busy schedules of professional couples in Los Angeles.
Ques. Can we do couples therapy remotely if we live outside Los Angeles but want to work with Dr. Harel?
Yes, Dr. Harel offers virtual therapy video sessions for couples outside of Los Angeles and throughout California. You can benefit from his expertise via online sessions conducted securely through a professional video conferencing platform. For clients outside of California, the available service is Relationship Coaching. Schedule a phone consultation to learn more.
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Dr. Harel Papikian is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Los Angeles, California, with over 15 years of private practice experience. He specializes in helping couples and singles transform their relationships and create a fulfilling and lasting love we all want and deserve.
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