Joe

Mr Joe Stiteler, MA

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Nothing can take you to the breaking point quite like a relationship that feels doomed. You've basked in the glow of a honeymoon phase (hopefully), coasting on excitement, anticipation, and thrill; now the work kicks in. Endorphins and oxytocin have leveled off and you've entered the impossibly complex world of knowing another human being more fully. Do you stick it out and battle past your own setbacks and inefficiencies (they're there), or do you cut bait and start the process anew? Do you take the risk of accessing your own vulnerability and knowing yourself more deeply, or do you keep your floaties strapped on tightly? ”

About Me

I'm drawn to this work as of the result my own experiences in the romantic sphere - both good and bad. And I'm inspired by the ones who've made it this far, to this page, in searching for some answers in how to keep not just their relationship alive, but also the romantic spark and hope that lives inside all of us.

Approach

My training has centered around attachment styles, neuroscience, and attention to communication patterns that derail healthier connection. I think therapy should be collaborative, creative, playful and sometimes confronting - providing the treatment spontaneity and authenticity that can be beneficial in life outside of the therapeutic setting.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • 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.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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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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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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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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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Registration: 154907

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Qualifications

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology

Antioch

Year: 2022

Service Areas

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In-person & Online

Toluca Lake

Burbank, California

United States

Toluca Lake, Burbank, United States