About Dr. Greenhouse
Karen Greenhouse, Ph.D., MFT, CSAT, is founder of The Institute for Couples Counseling, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist with over four decades in the health care field. She is a Couples Counseling Specialist in the field of mental health which speaks directly to her focus over the past 17 years in obtaining advanced training in her work with couples.
Dr. Greenhouse trained directly with three of the most highly acclaimed therapists in the field: Terrence Real, LCSW, John Gottman, Ph.D., and Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
Dr. Greenhouse is regarded as one of a select few Couples Therapists who treats extremely complex marital issues, Sexual Addiction and couples in crisis.
Dr. Greenhouse is regarded as one of a select few Couples Therapists who treats extremely complex marital issues, Sexual Addiction and couples in crisis.
Please learn more about Dr. Greenhouse below.
About Dr. Greenhouse
Advanced Certification
Dr. Greenhouse has been certified beyond licensure in the following:
- Master Certified Relational Life Couples Therapist (RLT)
- Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT)
- Certified Discernment Counseling Therapist
- Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioner (CHFP)
Advanced Training
- Terrence Real, LCSW
from The Relational Life Institute
(Dr. Greenhouse trained directly with Terry Real, LCSW in specialized couples counseling) - Patrick Carnes, Ph.D.
from The International Institute for Trauma & Addiction Professionals
(Dr. Greenhouse trained directly with Dr. Carnes for her Sex Addiction Certification) - John Gottman, Ph.D.
from The Gottman Institute
(Dr. Greenhouse trained directly with Dr. Gottman in specialized couples counseling) - Milton Magness, DMin
- Certified Hope & Freedom Practitioner (CHFP)
Offering 3-Day Sex Addiction Intensives in California
Professional Associations
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT)
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
. San Fernando Valley Chapter
. Ventura County Chapter
. San Gabriel Valley Chapter
. Los Angeles Chapter - International Institute for Trauma Addictions Professionals (IITAP)
- Relational Life Therapy Institute
- American Psychotherapy Association (APA)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA)
- The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists
- The Society for Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH)
- Glendale Area Mental Health Professionals Association (GAMPHA)
Education
- Antioch University, Masters of Arts, Clinical Psychology
- UCLA, Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology
10 SignsYOUR RELATIONSHIP NEEDS HELP
Anger & Negativity
Reoccurring Arguments
Cruel Fighting
Retaliation
Withdrawal
Built up Resentments
Controlling Your Partner
Addiction Issues
Loss of Trust
Affairs & Infidelity