Hi, I'm Bridget — and if you've reached out to Align Counseling, there's a good chance you've already heard from me. I'm the first person you'll connect with here, and honestly, I think that's one of the most important roles in this practice. 

By the time most people reach out to us, they've already spent a long time wondering if things can get better. That takes real courage — and I never take that lightly. My job is to make sure that from the very first contact, you feel heard, respected, and genuinely welcomed. 

I'll answer your questions, help you schedule your free 15-minute consultation, and make sure you feel completely comfortable before you ever speak with our clinical team. There's no pressure here — just people who care about helping you find your way forward.

 Whether you reach out by phone, text, or email, I'll be there. I'm so glad you found us. Every person who contacts us is already doing something brave. My job is to make sure they feel that from the very first hello.

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I bring a steady, compassionate presence to my work with couples. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and a deep belief in each person’s capacity for growth and healing. I integrate evidence-based treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help couples better understand the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to develop practical skills for meaningful, lasting change.

I have extensive experience working with couples navigating anxiety, depression, health-related stressors, parenting challenges, work–life balance, and relationship concerns. I support partners in understanding relationship dynamics, communication patterns, and areas of conflict or disconnection, while helping them identify unhelpful interaction cycles and build greater emotional understanding and trust.

I am deeply committed to working collaboratively with couples in a supportive and respectful way. I value understanding each partner’s goals, values, and lived experiences, and view the therapeutic relationship as a partnership built on trust. Together, we identify meaningful goals and work toward them at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering. My aim is to help couples manage current challenges while gaining the insight and skills needed to create lasting, positive change.

With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, Katie brings a deep commitment to fostering meaningful connections and healing in relationships. Drawing on a rich background in medical social work, Katie understands the intricate ways life’s challenges can impact partnerships. Her approach is built on compassion, respect, and a genuine belief that every individual in the relationship deserves to feel heard, valued, and understood.

Katie’s therapeutic approach is integrative and client-centered, emphasizing evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She is deeply committed to helping clients heal from trauma, overcome addiction, and build stronger, healthier relationships. Her work with couples focuses on managing conflict, enhancing communication, and fostering connection, even in the face of adversity.

Katie partners in navigating communication barriers, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their bond. By creating a safe and welcoming space, she will empower couples to explore their dynamics with curiosity and care, helping them find sustainable paths toward growth and harmony.

Whether you’re seeking guidance during a difficult time or simply want to deepen your connection, Katie is here to walk alongside you on your journey to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.

I am looking forward to meeting you and working together toward your fulfillment and helping you live your best life! 

I’m Joni Beth Henry, MSW, LSW, One of my greatest joys as a therapist is working with couples. I’m especially passionate about helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen their emotional and physical intimacy. Whether you’re facing conflict, disconnection, or struggling to navigate the demands of marriage and parenting, I bring both clinical insight and lived experience to help you find your way back to each other.

I bring over 25 years of dedicated experience in social work, with a career spanning Community Mental Health, Schools, Private Practices, State agencies, and the Justice System. I’m certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), having trained at Torrance State Hospital, and I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder. I take an integrative approach to therapy, using modalities such as EFT, CBT, and ACT, and I strongly believe there is no “one size fits all” in mental health care.

I find deep fulfillment in the therapeutic process and genuinely enjoy my work—especially those moments when a client has made such meaningful progress that they no longer need to meet with me. In addition to my education and professional experience, I bring a personal understanding of the challenges that come with marriage, parenting, and navigating life’s transitions.

I’m especially effective in working with clients experiencing Body Dysmorphic Disorder, particularly following weight loss, sudden or unplanned weight gain, and those living with diabetes or low self-esteem. My goal is always to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood and empowered to grow.

I look forward to working with you.

Hi, I’m Patty Tolle, LCSW, and I specialize in couples counseling. My passion is helping couples recover intimacy, rebuild trust, and strengthen their connection. I know how painful it can feel when communication breaks down, arguments repeat, or distance starts to grow in a relationship. Through couples counseling, I provide a supportive and non-judgmental space where both partners feel heard and understood.

Whether you’re working to heal after betrayal, struggling with constant conflict, or simply feeling disconnected, I use evidence-based approaches to guide you toward healthier communication and deeper intimacy. My goal is to help couples not just repair what’s broken, but also rediscover the love and closeness that brought them together in the first place.

If you’re ready to invest in your relationship, couples counseling can give you the tools to communicate better, fight fairly, and rebuild the foundation of trust and love.