Therapists in 93401
Anxiety and depression is a steady drum beat, a nonstop cycle. No matter what you do, you just can’t get away from it. You bury your feelings with anything you can find: alcohol, work, spending, food, the list goes on and on. But it never works long term, and the feelings pop up and take you by surprise. Suddenly, you’re snapping at the people you love and crying at the grocery store. It gets in your way, and stops you from experiencing the good things in front of you. But how do you get out of the cycle? You long for change and healing.
Anxiety and depression is a steady drum beat, a nonstop cycle. No matter what you do, you just can’t get away from it. You bury your feelings with anything you can find: alcohol, work, spending, food, the list goes on and on. But it never works long term, and the feelings pop up and take you by surprise. Suddenly, you’re snapping at the people you love and crying at the grocery store. It gets in your way, and stops you from experiencing the good things in front of you. But how do you get out of the cycle? You long for change and healing.
Juan Plascencia offers a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences & work collaboratively toward healing and growth. Support is available for anxiety, trauma, or depression. Life can be challenging & my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength through a compassionate, non-judgmental, empowering approach. I value authenticity, empathy, and mindfulness in my work. Juan holds a Master’s in Social Work & has experience as a mental health professional dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward improved well-being. He is passionate about helping teens, adults & seniors heal from difficult experiences.
Juan Plascencia offers a safe, supportive space to explore your experiences & work collaboratively toward healing and growth. Support is available for anxiety, trauma, or depression. Life can be challenging & my goal is to help you reconnect with your inner strength through a compassionate, non-judgmental, empowering approach. I value authenticity, empathy, and mindfulness in my work. Juan holds a Master’s in Social Work & has experience as a mental health professional dedicated to supporting clients on their journey toward improved well-being. He is passionate about helping teens, adults & seniors heal from difficult experiences.
Power of Play -- Child Centered
Marriage & Family Therapist, BA, MS, LMFT
5 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
When your child is hurting, it takes over everything. You see the tantrums, the shutdowns, the anxiety, and you just want to help, but nothing seems to work. I offer a warm, creative space where kids can play, express themselves, and start to feel better. Therapy can give them the tools to grow and give you the relief of knowing they are supported.
My name is Sara Powers, LMFT (lic. 153214), founder of Power of Play: Child Centered Therapy. Let’s work together to help your child feel more like themself again!
When your child is hurting, it takes over everything. You see the tantrums, the shutdowns, the anxiety, and you just want to help, but nothing seems to work. I offer a warm, creative space where kids can play, express themselves, and start to feel better. Therapy can give them the tools to grow and give you the relief of knowing they are supported.
My name is Sara Powers, LMFT (lic. 153214), founder of Power of Play: Child Centered Therapy. Let’s work together to help your child feel more like themself again!
You deserve to feel excitement for your life, your future - while strengthening relationships with friends, partners, family, and roommates. I will help you to find ways to feel more empowered and fulfilled while balancing all of your many roles. I want you to better understand and manage your feelings of anxiety, depression, bipolar, or trauma. I can support you to let go of overthinking, find confidence and self-compassion, and live with greater ease and purpose. I love helping clients work through their concerns so they can live more vibrant, connected, and authentic lives.
You deserve to feel excitement for your life, your future - while strengthening relationships with friends, partners, family, and roommates. I will help you to find ways to feel more empowered and fulfilled while balancing all of your many roles. I want you to better understand and manage your feelings of anxiety, depression, bipolar, or trauma. I can support you to let go of overthinking, find confidence and self-compassion, and live with greater ease and purpose. I love helping clients work through their concerns so they can live more vibrant, connected, and authentic lives.
Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intense emotions, or constant stress? Maybe school, friendships, or family conflict feels exhausting, and it’s hard to know how to move forward. Asking for help takes courage. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your story, explore what’s holding you back, and work toward the life you want. I’ve worked with teens transitioning into adulthood and individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as other mental health challenges. As Carl Jung states, “we are not what happened to us, we are what we choose to become."
Are you or your teen feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, intense emotions, or constant stress? Maybe school, friendships, or family conflict feels exhausting, and it’s hard to know how to move forward. Asking for help takes courage. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can share your story, explore what’s holding you back, and work toward the life you want. I’ve worked with teens transitioning into adulthood and individuals coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as other mental health challenges. As Carl Jung states, “we are not what happened to us, we are what we choose to become."
Maybe you're someone who looks like they have it together on the outside - capable, thoughtful, always showing up for others - but on the inside, something feels off. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed, like you're going through the motions but not quite feeling at home in yourself. You may find it hard to trust yourself due to anxiety, high expectations, trauma, and past experiences. You feel like you have to earn your place or constantly brace for what's next. You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
Maybe you're someone who looks like they have it together on the outside - capable, thoughtful, always showing up for others - but on the inside, something feels off. You might feel stuck, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed, like you're going through the motions but not quite feeling at home in yourself. You may find it hard to trust yourself due to anxiety, high expectations, trauma, and past experiences. You feel like you have to earn your place or constantly brace for what's next. You don't have to keep carrying it alone.
Tom Buckley is the Executive Director of Aspire Counseling San Luis Obispo. Aspire SLO provides Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services for Teens and Adults in an intensive outpatient setting. Do you or a loved one struggle with depression, anxiety, self harm, substances abuse, addiction issues, etc.? If so, call Aspire SLO at 805-329-5595 to speak with a counselor. To schedule an appointment 24/7 call 888-585-7373. Ask about or free weekly family support group!
Tom Buckley is the Executive Director of Aspire Counseling San Luis Obispo. Aspire SLO provides Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Services for Teens and Adults in an intensive outpatient setting. Do you or a loved one struggle with depression, anxiety, self harm, substances abuse, addiction issues, etc.? If so, call Aspire SLO at 805-329-5595 to speak with a counselor. To schedule an appointment 24/7 call 888-585-7373. Ask about or free weekly family support group!
I am a dedicated professional who empowers people to deal with the demands of life by providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that fosters growth so that people can enhance the quality of their lives.
I am a dedicated professional who empowers people to deal with the demands of life by providing a safe, compassionate, and supportive environment that fosters growth so that people can enhance the quality of their lives.
Community Counseling Center of San Luis Obispo Co
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, APCC
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Life consistently delivers challenges, new horizons, and opportunities to transform. If you’re wanting to attend to your inner world and entertain breakthroughs to better mental health and personal growth, affordably, look no further than the Community Counseling Center (CCC) of San Luis Obispo County.
Since 1968 CCC has been a mental health safety net for those with mild to moderate symptoms seeking affordable, professional psychotherapy options. We treat a wide range of presentations, including: anxiety, depression, family/couples/relationship related issues, grief, phase of life, adjustment, trauma, self esteem , and identity.
Life consistently delivers challenges, new horizons, and opportunities to transform. If you’re wanting to attend to your inner world and entertain breakthroughs to better mental health and personal growth, affordably, look no further than the Community Counseling Center (CCC) of San Luis Obispo County.
Since 1968 CCC has been a mental health safety net for those with mild to moderate symptoms seeking affordable, professional psychotherapy options. We treat a wide range of presentations, including: anxiety, depression, family/couples/relationship related issues, grief, phase of life, adjustment, trauma, self esteem , and identity.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed no matter what you do? You may be fed up with having anxiety or panic attacks, feeling like you’re always getting triggered, or feeling like you are no longer yourself. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. You want to be able to function in your day-to-day life again without feeling anxious and on edge. You’re ready to find tools to feel calm, stable, and at ease. You’re ready to understand why you feel the way you do. Most of all, you’re ready to reclaim your life.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed no matter what you do? You may be fed up with having anxiety or panic attacks, feeling like you’re always getting triggered, or feeling like you are no longer yourself. You might not even remember a time things didn’t feel this way. You want to be able to function in your day-to-day life again without feeling anxious and on edge. You’re ready to find tools to feel calm, stable, and at ease. You’re ready to understand why you feel the way you do. Most of all, you’re ready to reclaim your life.
Ashley Mace: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Ashley provides therapy to adolescents, adults, families, and couples seeking support with challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. She offers a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients are welcomed just as they are. Ashley deeply values the therapeutic relationship and meets clients where they are—while gently guiding them toward growth and healing.
Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, families, and groups for teens and adults. These experiences have shaped Ashley into a compassionate, empathetic, and attuned therapist.
Ashley provides therapy to adolescents, adults, families, and couples seeking support with challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship issues. She offers a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients are welcomed just as they are. Ashley deeply values the therapeutic relationship and meets clients where they are—while gently guiding them toward growth and healing.
Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, families, and groups for teens and adults. These experiences have shaped Ashley into a compassionate, empathetic, and attuned therapist.
My primary focus in private practice is evaluation and assessment for a variety of psychological conditions, such as ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Personality Disorders.
The second focus I have is treatment. I have an integrative approach to therapy in which I use multiple modalities that fit my clients’ individual needs. Some of the modalities I use are interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also view other factors that can affect the client, such as cultural, medical, and environmental factors.
My primary focus in private practice is evaluation and assessment for a variety of psychological conditions, such as ADHD, Autism, Mood Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Personality Disorders.
The second focus I have is treatment. I have an integrative approach to therapy in which I use multiple modalities that fit my clients’ individual needs. Some of the modalities I use are interpersonal therapy, supportive therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy. I also view other factors that can affect the client, such as cultural, medical, and environmental factors.
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
If you're feeling stuck in old patterns, struggling in your relationships, and seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. As a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth and transformation. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, which emphasizes understanding unconscious patterns and developing insight. By integrating attachment theory and intersectional lenses, I offer a holistic and culturally aware approach to therapy.
If you're feeling stuck in old patterns, struggling in your relationships, and seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I'm here to help. As a compassionate and experienced psychotherapist, I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship to foster growth and transformation. My approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, which emphasizes understanding unconscious patterns and developing insight. By integrating attachment theory and intersectional lenses, I offer a holistic and culturally aware approach to therapy.
You have come here for a reason…maybe you’d like to make a change, receive encouragement, find your strengths or share your vulnerabilities; maybe you don’t know the reason. I can help you voice your thoughts and feelings, meeting you with curiosity and acceptance. I can accompany you in a transition or struggle so you can manage more peacefully. I can also offer direction, effective tools and solutions for specific problems such as addictive tendencies, harmful habits, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, emotional dysregulation and parenting challenges. I love working with all ages, including young children and elders.
You have come here for a reason…maybe you’d like to make a change, receive encouragement, find your strengths or share your vulnerabilities; maybe you don’t know the reason. I can help you voice your thoughts and feelings, meeting you with curiosity and acceptance. I can accompany you in a transition or struggle so you can manage more peacefully. I can also offer direction, effective tools and solutions for specific problems such as addictive tendencies, harmful habits, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, emotional dysregulation and parenting challenges. I love working with all ages, including young children and elders.
I specialize in two distinct but deeply connected areas. My academic research and clinical work have centered on religious trauma, including the process of psychological recovery from high-control religious groups and cultic systems. Through this work, I’ve explored how coercive belief structures shape identity, autonomy, and relational patterns long after a person has left the group.
I specialize in two distinct but deeply connected areas. My academic research and clinical work have centered on religious trauma, including the process of psychological recovery from high-control religious groups and cultic systems. Through this work, I’ve explored how coercive belief structures shape identity, autonomy, and relational patterns long after a person has left the group.
I work with young and mature adults, as well as couples, navigating grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationship or family conflict. My approach is eclectic and personalized, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed care, and more. I’m a Certified Grief Counselor and Trauma Centered Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, and I strive to create a supportive space grounded in strength, authenticity, and compassion.
I work with young and mature adults, as well as couples, navigating grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationship or family conflict. My approach is eclectic and personalized, drawing from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed care, and more. I’m a Certified Grief Counselor and Trauma Centered Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator, and I strive to create a supportive space grounded in strength, authenticity, and compassion.
Hello! As a brief intro, I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, teens, and college students navigating trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and women’s health challenges. I feel passionate about creating a safe and warm space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey. I worked for Lumina Alliance counseling survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and continue to include this in the work I do today.
Hello! As a brief intro, I am dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, teens, and college students navigating trauma, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and women’s health challenges. I feel passionate about creating a safe and warm space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered in their healing journey. I worked for Lumina Alliance counseling survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and continue to include this in the work I do today.
Welcome! Perhaps some of the most challenging experiences of the human condition are those we experience alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will walk alongside you in your unique and individual healing journey. Talk therapy awakens discovery of self, promotes insight, and inspires healthy changes within our lives and relationships. No matter the condition, whether life stress, mood dysregulation, conflict in relationships, trauma, or other challenges you may be facing, you deserve to live your life free of suffering.
Welcome! Perhaps some of the most challenging experiences of the human condition are those we experience alone. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I will walk alongside you in your unique and individual healing journey. Talk therapy awakens discovery of self, promotes insight, and inspires healthy changes within our lives and relationships. No matter the condition, whether life stress, mood dysregulation, conflict in relationships, trauma, or other challenges you may be facing, you deserve to live your life free of suffering.
My 25+ years of experience and my warm, non-judgmental approach enable me to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. I create a safe space to express emotions and help clients get to the root of their challenges. I teach clients healthy coping strategies, communication skills, boundary-setting, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices to increase emotional balance, navigate stressful life transitions, and improve relationships.
My 25+ years of experience and my warm, non-judgmental approach enable me to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. I create a safe space to express emotions and help clients get to the root of their challenges. I teach clients healthy coping strategies, communication skills, boundary-setting, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices to increase emotional balance, navigate stressful life transitions, and improve relationships.
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Number of Therapists in 93401
400+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in 93401 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 91% | Social Anxiety |
| 91% | Health Anxiety |
| 91% | Driving Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Aetna |
| 42% | Blue Shield |
| 42% | CenCal |
How Therapists in 93401 see their clients
| 71% | In Person and Online | |
| 29% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |