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Allen Wagner, MFT, MA

Marriage & Family Therapist

Allen Wagner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, California. After working as a therapist at the Children’s Bureau and Penny Lane Centers, he opened his own practice in 2008. Allen works with both individuals and couples and has 20 years of experience as a therapist. Allen specializes in helping clients improve their relationships, assisting people in managing life transitions, improving communication in all environments, and identifying realistic and positive goals.

Education

  • MA, Psychology, Pepperdine University
  • BA, Film and Creative Writing, University of Arizona

Professional Achievements

  • Has been featured in numerous publications, including the LA Times, NY Post, NBC, Bravo, Men's Health, and Cosmopolitan
  • Co-Author of the book "Married Roommates" alongside his wife, Talia Wagner

Certifications & Organizations

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Favorite Piece of Advice

Everything is all about communication.

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How do I rebuild trust in a relationship after it's been broken?
If you want to rebuild trust, there needs to be a lot of transparency. Usually, the person whose trust was broken continues to search because they feel like they don’t know everything—they feel like they only know what they’ve discovered, or what the other person has admitted to. I think that the person who broke trust should submit all their social media accounts, email accounts, and phone records, so their partner can see whatever they need to see. They just need to know everything, so they can stop searching and their anxiety can go down. This takes you back to zero again, so you can start version 2.0.
Best gifts for a book lover?
I highly recommend "The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts", by Gary Chapman. It is one of the most telling psychology books to come out.

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