Filippo

Filippo Forni, Ph.D., CST, LMFT, PhD

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Hello! My passion is working with individuals and couples who are experiencing difficulties adapting to the dynamics of an intimate relationship. This can be the result of constant arguments, traumatic experiences, the need for personal exploration, and/or sexual dysfunctions.”

About Me

Hello! My passion involves helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of intimate relationships. Perhaps you're grappling with constant arguments, past trauma, or the need for personal exploration. We can work together in a supportive space to uncover underlying patterns. This collaborative approach helps clients address relationship difficulties and build stronger, more fulfilling connections.

Approach

When relationship dynamics feel stuck, I guide conversations toward moments of connection and curiosity so you can notice what shifts under stress. Sessions are offered in Los Angeles and online, in English or Italian, paced to keep emotional safety alongside practical, doable steps. We map patterns, name unmet needs, practice clearer communication and sexual health skills, and set small experiments to change interaction rhythms between meetings. People seeking more honest intimacy, repair after hurt, or safer sexual expression often find this way of working helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

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    Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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    Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

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    LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

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    Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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    Men's Issues

    Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.

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    Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

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    Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

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    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctorate

APA Accredited University

Year: 2025

Master of Family Therapy

COAMFTE Accredited University

Year: 2010

Registrations

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Service Area

Century City Counseling

In-person & Online

West Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California

United States