Proudly celebrating my 25th year in practice!
Providing individual and couple therapy both in person and virtually to persons living in California.
Specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Leading a variety of presentations including my two signature events:
Healing Your Soul and The Foundation Workshop.

Dr. DiPaolo's Signature Events

One for individuals... One for couples

Healing Your Soul: Retreats & Monthly Gatherings

"Healing Your Soul" integrates the wisdom of contemplative spirituality with the psychology of Internal Family Systems (IFS). Foster a greater connection to your Core Self and God, and bring healing to your burdened parts.

The Foundation: Wisdom & Tools to Build a Conscious Marriage

The workshop to help couples build, strengthen, heal, and grow their foundation for marriage. Based on Imago and designed for committed, engaged, newly married, and any couple wanting the tools for a great marriage.

Marriage Preparation

Dr. DiPaolo has prepared over 1,500 couples to marry in the past 20 years. Learn the tools and skills to build a stronger foundation for your marriage!

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Couple Therapy

Dr. DiPaolo is a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, working with couples to help them experience fuller and more loving relationships. Learn the tools to strengthen and heal your relationship.

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The Marriage Wellness Clinic

"Take care of your marriage and it will take care of you." Tune-up sessions, workshops and more to keep your marriage strong

Contemplative Dating

Single & Seeking?... Individual therapy can you help you become relationship ready. Learn how "Contemplative Dating" can help you create more meaningful relationships!

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Individual Psychotherapy

People seek out therapy for a variety of reasons - stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, past traumas, or some combination thereof. Be it these, or just simply the stuff of life that keeps getting in your way, it is a courageous decision to enter therapy.

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How healthy is your lifestyle?

Give yourself a quick Lifestyle Check-Up… see what you can feel good about, and what needs a little attention.

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The Foundation: Wisdom & Tools to Build a Conscious Marriage

Dr. DiPaolo's signature workshop to help couples build, strengthen, heal, and grow the foundation of their relationship

Schedule of Workshops and Presentations

Dr. DiPaolo is a frequent and popular speaker. See the complete schedule of his workshops and presentations.

Spiritual Tools for Uncertain Times

Watch two series of free presentations offered by Dr. DiPaolo in response to COVID-19

How to Survive & Thrive with A Mental Illness

20 Sep 2022 - 25 Oct 2022 | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm

The 39th annual educational series, “How to Survive and Thrive with a Mental Illness”, returns in 2022. Sponsored by the National

On the Journey

28 Aug 2021 | 12:00 am

Dr. DiPaolo is incredibly grateful to be featured in the documentary, On The Journey, about St. Monica Catholic Church, his spiritual home for

The Foundation: Wisdom & Tools to Build a Conscious Marriage

27 Feb 2021 | 09:00 am - 06:00 pm

“One of the best things you can do as a couple. Communication is the main reason why conflict occurs – and this workshop gave us the

Catholic Momcast: Improving Relationships

15 Nov 2019 | 12:00 am

Dr. DiPaolo joins hosts Lisa Hendey & Danielle Bean to discuss all things relationship on the Catholic Momcast – the podcast from

“A New Way to Date” on Right to R.E.A.L. Love Radio

21 Oct 2019 - 25 Oct 2019 | 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Listen in as Dr. DiPaolo joins “Right to R.E.A.L. Love” radio host Yahnathan Immanuel to explore “A New Way to Date.” We

Radiant Magazine interview on “Contemplative Dating”

23 Jul 2019 | 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Check out Dr. DiPaolo’s recent interview with Radiant Magazine where he discussed issues related to dating, including the greatest need of

Dr. DiPaolo is a frequent and popular speaker, with presentations from brief talks to full-day workshops to weekend retreats.

Click here to see his upcoming schedule & sample workshops.

Please contact him directly to discuss your needs, by email or (310) 268-7792.

Gratitude is an act of grace. In thanks for being of service to you, Dr. DiPaolo has instituted the Gratitude Project into his practice through which he contributes to three worthy causes for every session he provides.

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