Who I am and Why I Do It

I, Luke, am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in California. My full legal name is Luke A. Mroch (Mur-Rock), but clients call me Luke. The Board of Behavioral Science issues and oversees my California state license (https://search.dca.ca.gov). My license number, issued by that agency, is AMFT149846. I am working under the supervision of Mickey Wilson, Ph.D., a Licensed Psychotherapist (MFC #49203).

Couples Counseling Today came to be due to the frustration, hurt, and pain couples today experience. That desire in your relationship is to become more fulfilling in your personal growth and a deeper connection with your partner. I am a couples counselor who is passionate about helping both of you explore what your relationship could look like when you have the tools to combat miscommunication, disengagement, distrust, and lack of meaningful intimacy.

In a comfortable, nonjudgemental environment, your experiences and emotions are validated, and new steps to grow a stronger, more secure relationship are brought to light.

I am down-to-earth, calm, and an empathetic difference-maker for those willing to grow. I am compassionate about the people who sit before me and care about each perspective with the unconditional positive support you deserve. You can trust me to give your relationship the support it needs and highlight where things are going well. I believe you have an idea of where you’d like your relationship to be, and despite the uncertainty of knowing what steps it takes to get there, I will help provide the tools to light your path.

I can help you understand what roads have led you on your path and acknowledge how far you have come. Once you recognize the weight you’re carrying, then you can have the opportunity to make the changes to avoid falling into the same patterns that led to the continued hurt of old wounds. Our mission is to create the pillars of your relationship for your foundation to be built upon so that when your relationship comes across a problem again, you will be strong enough to overcome it together.

As a counselor, some of my proudest moments are witnessing my clients' relationship progress. Whether we are laughing together, recognizing the hurt they’ve endured, or learning to overcome it moving forward. Changing from being too afraid to hurt the other to “ I love you enough to tell you” so they could grow closer and get back on track.

It is an honor to hold space for you and your relationship to grow in the direction now within reach.

I am optimistic that I can also show you how your relationship will benefit. I have experience helping relationships grow through grief and loss and the fear of rejection that appears as disconnection.

I can speak with experience because those who trust me to help their relationships leave with the awareness and skills to build the pillars of a successful relationship, overcome what was holding them back, and better prepare for when conflict arises again.

Education & Affiliations

I earned my Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Mount Saint Mary’s University. I completed an intensive two-year program dedicated to learning the applied theories of helping people through the practice of psychotherapy, counseling, coaching, and guidance.

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, where I participated in research on couples’ stress. Through my stress and research labs, I studied how stress differs based on different dynamics in the Long Beach and southern California communities.

I am proud to have earned the rank of Eagle Scout through Boy Scouts of America, where I spent the 14 years of my childhood and adolescent life learning the characteristics that I embody in my daily interactions: to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, and cheerful. In addition, the mentality of “Leave it better than you found it,” which I am proud to do with nature and assist people in their journeys.

These themes from scouting were foundational for my journey as a therapist. One idea that applies to couples counseling is building and maintaining a fire. Fire is reminiscent of life, needing proper tending to survive and having the right nurturing and space to grow. It parallels the exact needs a healthy relationship needs to stay alive.

I am proud to have earned the distinction of being a member of the Orange County chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT).