Relationship Navigation

Relationship Navigation

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Offers online services

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“Where the myth fails, human love begins. Then we love a human being, not our dream, but a human being with flaws.” -Anais Nin

It’s easy to walk away. Mastery and true satisfaction in romance (or any aspiration) comes when you embrace the subtle yet powerful ability to “stay in”. Staying in requires a fierceness that begins with observation and then awareness of ways you have consciously or unconsciously disregarded yourself...so often buried in old trauma, forgotten memories, misconstrued beliefs or simply bad habits. As these hidden beliefs and coping mechanisms are observed and deconstructed and seen as false... they transmute, making GREAT CHANGE possible...at any moment. Stop blaming the other. Take radical steps to right YOURSELF and be the partner you want to be...then watch the magic happen with him or her

I love my work passionately and especially working with folks who really want to find or sustain a romantic relationship as their primary reason for seeking therapy. I know you are so tired of repeating similar scenarios or hitting obstacles and perceived failures...its exhausting and can be so difficult to suss out on your own. Reaching out for counsel is the most natural human impulse throughout time.

When you choose me to allow in to your deeper self I see it as embarking on an adventure together...a road trip of sorts. And as with any adventurous undertaking, you want the right guide. Someone with whom you:

know has lots of real life experience annd knowledge

trust and respect (and who is a trusted and respected professional)

find connection with easily and who gently fosters intimacy

... have wholehearted faith will get to your destination and have some fun along the way.

You feel SAFE with

most of all...knows you are the master of your own life and will never start to tell you what to do or not do

Marijane Cardell DiCandia, MA, PhD

Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2009

Doctor of Philosophy, Temple University 2020

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[email protected]

818-209-6888 BEST WAY TO REACH ME QUICK


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2 employees
16 years in business
Serves South Pasadena , CA
Offers online services

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    Christina A.

    First of all I must say I am now married to the guy who I wasnt even sure liked me when I first started therapy with MJ. And she has been a big part of my success. Even when shes telling me something I dont want to hear, something that might shake me to my core with pain, or fear, or whatever, its so much easier to hear it when it comes from her because you know its always coming from a safe space. I never have to worry whether she has my best interest at heart because she demonstrates this quality in the most effortless way. She listens. She asks me the questions I wont ask myself. She guides me, she doesn’t lecture me. She doesnt prod or belittle. She always makes sure Im clear on the work I need to do and she holds me accountable when I fail myself. Shes just simply: the best.
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    January 10, 2022

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    Holly V.

    Her ability to reflect me to me in a loving, kind and perceptive way with humor and intelligence, has made a profound impact on my personal growth. I recommend Marijane to anyone who wishes to move forward in their self- journey, especially if that journey involves another person”.
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    January 10, 2022

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    Radhika P.

    Marijane has been there for me when I needed to find my own voice among all the well-meaning voices around me. She was a mirror to me. A neutral observer, she can flip my perceptions instantly through wise insight. Shes a friend and a therapist. It has been at least a year since I’ve seen her and I still think of what she would say to me in difficult situations.
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    January 10, 2022

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    AK

    “If I could capture MJ in one word, it would be compassion. I have been a client of many very good and highly educated therapists and never have I met someone with such exceptional warmth, understanding, and openness, not to mention knowledge and experience. And this was clear after the first ten minutes of our first session!
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    January 10, 2022

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    Cheryl T.

    Somewhere after a few months of seeing MJ every week, I noticed I just wasn’t blaming my husband anymore, for anything…AT ALL. It’s like my blaming muscle got weaker and my quiet spine of light and love got MUCH stronger. It is certainly much better to be married to someone that I like, most of the time. And when I don’t, its not his problem, its mine. -Cheryl T, Los Angeles
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    July 04, 2020

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    Christina M.

    Marijane, or MJ as most people call her, is more like a detective than a therapist. She is so gifted in her ability to create connection but she doesnt have much interest in the victim stories...she wants to move on to the juicy stuff and get down to whats stopping you from giving yourself True Love. According to MJ, its the only game where wining doesnt neccesarily mean you find the partner who you know is out there but is still more like a dream. Once you start consistanly raising your ability to see yourself, raising self awareness and enjoying yourself without trying so hard, somehow life and love wants you, just as you are. Its a challenge for sure but the challenge you begin to be brave enough to take on..
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    December 25, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    I want to see who you are and why you aren't happy with your relationship...or lack of one...or are worried the other doesn't fully like/love you.  Then, with your agreement, together we tweak your perception, just a little...a bit like a chiropractic adjustment.  I have to say, it can be a confronting journey because you will have to face yourself and stop blaming...period.  This all happens while we are just having a conversation.  Its a very natural process...old-school with new-school understanding.

    Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College

    PhD, Dr of Philosophy, Temple University

    Certified Field Facillitator

    Certified Psych K Facillitator

    Imago Trained Therapist

    School of Hard Knocks

    I was a facillitator of a workshop on the East Coast in what's known as "the human potential movement".  That's where I found my love of being a little part of others gaining more happiness and satisfaction.

    trust your gut

    I would't think about questions....just show up as you are and be willing to expose a bit of whats going on with you....then see if you feel good with the interaction that occurs...you can feel when its right...trust yourself and your heart and your gut (your mind not so much).


    Services offered

    Therapy
    Hypnotherapy
    Relationship Counseling
    Spiritual Counseling