Triva A. Ponder
19+ years experience

Triva A. Ponder

Marriage & Family Therapist

·MA, MSS, LMFT
19+ years experience
Beverly Hills, CA, United States
$200
Accepting clients

About

As a Gottman-informed therapist, I help couples strengthen connection, rebuild trust, and communicate more effectively. Using the Gottman Couples Checkup, we identify strengths and growth areas, creating a roadmap for lasting change. I work best with couples ready to deepen understanding, manage conflict constructively, and foster a sense of friendship and shared meaning. My approach is warm, research-based, and focused on practical, lasting relationship growth. I help couples reconnect and feel close again. Using the Gottman Couples Checkup and proven methods from the Gottman Institute, I guide you to better understand each other, communicate with care, and move through conflict without hurting the relationship. Together, we work to rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and create connection that feels good. Most couples prefer to feel understood, valued, and close again. If that’s what you’re seeking, you’re not alone. Taking the first step can open the door to a relationship that feels more connected, supportive, and secure. If you would like to just get through an evening without feeling blamed or criticized, you have come to the right place to learn how.

"Using Gottman's Couples Checkup, we identify your relationship's strengths and growth areas. Then we build skills based on your results.. Skills like non-blaming communication and emotional regulation, accepting influence, responding to bids for connection, repair attempts, etc...helping you feel more connected and supported through a meaningful, enjoyable process."

I work with

Couples
Couples

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

Coping SkillsFamily Conflict
GriefLife CoachingLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalPeer RelationshipsRelationship IssuesSpiritualityStress

Therapeutic Approaches

Christian Counseling
Culturally Sensitive
Relational
Strength Based
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Somatic
Compassion Focused
Family / Marital
Positive Psychology
Gottman Method
Multicultural
Humanistic
Family Systems

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$200

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online

$200

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MA, MSS, LMFT

Triva A. Ponder · Verified April 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended University of Santa Monica , in , Graduated 2008

Additional Credentials

Membership from Board of Behavioral Sciences

2017

Insurance & Policies

Does not accept insurance

I will provide a superbill to submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Please call your insurance company to discuss reimbursement rates for out of network providers, like me. Please reach out to me with any questions.

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Zelle

Location

Primary Office

Beverly Hills, CA, 90212

United States

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Using Gottman's Couples Checkup, we identify your relationship's strengths and growth areas. Then we build skills based on your results.. Skills like non-blaming communication and emotional regulation, accepting influence, responding to bids for connection, repair attempts, etc...helping you feel more connected and supported through a meaningful, enjoyable process.

I see couples
$200 Per Session
Does not accept insurance

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