Therapists in 93401
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.
Many people struggle with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders that limit their lives and cause suffering. At my practice, the Coastal Center for Anxiety Treatment, I provide comprehensive care. This begins with a thorough evaluation, so together we can understand your anxiety and find a clear path forward. Those who seek my help are motivated to do more than just talk—they want to take effective action. They seek a customized, evidence-based treatment plan with practical strategies. My goal is to help you live the life you want, free from the constraints of anxiety.
Many people struggle with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders that limit their lives and cause suffering. At my practice, the Coastal Center for Anxiety Treatment, I provide comprehensive care. This begins with a thorough evaluation, so together we can understand your anxiety and find a clear path forward. Those who seek my help are motivated to do more than just talk—they want to take effective action. They seek a customized, evidence-based treatment plan with practical strategies. My goal is to help you live the life you want, free from the constraints of anxiety.
Anne Appel, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Over the past 30+ years its been my privilege to assist individuals and couples work through obstacles that have prevented them from experiencing meaningful and peaceful lives and relationships. My clients are coping with the everyday stress of marriage and family concerns, parenting, aging, health issues, career and financial challenges, loss or other critical and stressful situations. With those stressors often come depression, anxiety and a whole host of other symptoms.
Over the past 30+ years its been my privilege to assist individuals and couples work through obstacles that have prevented them from experiencing meaningful and peaceful lives and relationships. My clients are coping with the everyday stress of marriage and family concerns, parenting, aging, health issues, career and financial challenges, loss or other critical and stressful situations. With those stressors often come depression, anxiety and a whole host of other symptoms.
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 believe that our most profound feelings contain the seeds of our transformation and growth. Working together in a warm, supportive, and connected relationship, we can gain access to these deep, transformative emotions to find healing, strength, and unimagined new vitality. I enjoy working with students and young adults, those in mid-life, and elders.
I believe that our most profound feelings contain the seeds of our transformation and growth. Working together in a warm, supportive, and connected relationship, we can gain access to these deep, transformative emotions to find healing, strength, and unimagined new vitality. I enjoy working with students and young adults, those in mid-life, and elders.
It can be difficult to ask for help in the midst of struggle. Daily life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate or make sense of. You don't have to do it alone. Karina is willing to walk with you in your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, Karina approaches therapy with an intersectional perspective, recognizing how various aspects of identity and environment influence one’s life. She offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to support individuals like you in overcoming life's challenges.
It can be difficult to ask for help in the midst of struggle. Daily life can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate or make sense of. You don't have to do it alone. Karina is willing to walk with you in your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, Karina approaches therapy with an intersectional perspective, recognizing how various aspects of identity and environment influence one’s life. She offers a comprehensive and personalized approach to support individuals like you in overcoming life's challenges.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been working in the field for over 15-years. I have an extensive background in treating first responders and working within the legal system. I believe in taking a direct approach to help you heal and move forward. I will walk with you every step of the way. I do not believe that you need to be in therapy for a lifetime. In fact, my goal is to help you move forward by providing you the tools and insight you need to live a fulfilling life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist. I have been working in the field for over 15-years. I have an extensive background in treating first responders and working within the legal system. I believe in taking a direct approach to help you heal and move forward. I will walk with you every step of the way. I do not believe that you need to be in therapy for a lifetime. In fact, my goal is to help you move forward by providing you the tools and insight you need to live a fulfilling life.
I love my work as a psychotherapist, and consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for personal growth. I know that the decision to start therapy is often a difficult one. I applaud your willingness and initiative. My approach aims to engage, to inspire, and to help you imagine new possibilities. My goal is to assist you in developing tools and skills that enable you to more effectively deal with life and its challenges.
I love my work as a psychotherapist, and consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for personal growth. I know that the decision to start therapy is often a difficult one. I applaud your willingness and initiative. My approach aims to engage, to inspire, and to help you imagine new possibilities. My goal is to assist you in developing tools and skills that enable you to more effectively deal with life and its challenges.
Openings available this week with my team of therapists at Thrive SLO. I work with college students and adults feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and/or anxious. Need balance in your life? Facing grief, past trauma, or coping with difficult family situations? Or maybe you are thinking about coming out to your family and friends? I offer expertise, guidance and support for you to navigate these challenges. I'm passionate about the personal transformation that comes through therapy. I love working with curious individuals who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, & their relationships.
Openings available this week with my team of therapists at Thrive SLO. I work with college students and adults feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and/or anxious. Need balance in your life? Facing grief, past trauma, or coping with difficult family situations? Or maybe you are thinking about coming out to your family and friends? I offer expertise, guidance and support for you to navigate these challenges. I'm passionate about the personal transformation that comes through therapy. I love working with curious individuals who want to better understand themselves, their emotions, & their relationships.
Rebecca Panarra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, APCC, AMFT
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
When working together, my aim is to create an environment rich in compassion, curiosity and collaboration with you. I offer a diverse range of skills and experiences within a warm and welcoming environment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse ages, couples, and families from various cultural backgrounds. I tailor a range of approaches to meet your unique needs and through these techniques, I will empower you to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, fostering personal growth and resilience.
When working together, my aim is to create an environment rich in compassion, curiosity and collaboration with you. I offer a diverse range of skills and experiences within a warm and welcoming environment. I enjoy working with individuals of diverse ages, couples, and families from various cultural backgrounds. I tailor a range of approaches to meet your unique needs and through these techniques, I will empower you to challenge unhelpful thought patterns, fostering personal growth and resilience.
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."
I am passionate about working with clients who are seeking to address the impacts of trauma, explore their identities, practice vulnerability, and improve the quality of their relationships—with themselves, their loved ones, their work, and their sense of purpose. I strive to help my clients feel held and cared for while also feeling empowered to make meaningful changes that foster greater honesty, authenticity, and fulfillment. Drawing on my interdisciplinary background in psychology, public health, and yoga, I take a creative approach to exploring the root causes of challenges and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck.
I am passionate about working with clients who are seeking to address the impacts of trauma, explore their identities, practice vulnerability, and improve the quality of their relationships—with themselves, their loved ones, their work, and their sense of purpose. I strive to help my clients feel held and cared for while also feeling empowered to make meaningful changes that foster greater honesty, authenticity, and fulfillment. Drawing on my interdisciplinary background in psychology, public health, and yoga, I take a creative approach to exploring the root causes of challenges and beliefs that keep you feeling stuck.
Parenting can be one of the most meaningful and challenging roles we take on, When behavior concerns, emotional struggles, or family transitions arise, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or "unsure" of the right next step. I work with parents, who want practical tools, deeper understanding, and steady guidance to support their children with confidence. I also specialize in child centered divorce and separation support. Divorce can be deeply stressful for children when conflict, uncertainty or loyalty binds take hold. I help parents keep their child's emotional wellbeing at the center and develop healthy co-parentlng strategies.
Parenting can be one of the most meaningful and challenging roles we take on, When behavior concerns, emotional struggles, or family transitions arise, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or "unsure" of the right next step. I work with parents, who want practical tools, deeper understanding, and steady guidance to support their children with confidence. I also specialize in child centered divorce and separation support. Divorce can be deeply stressful for children when conflict, uncertainty or loyalty binds take hold. I help parents keep their child's emotional wellbeing at the center and develop healthy co-parentlng strategies.
In person appointments with EASY parking in San Luis Obispo, limited openings.
I know making the decision to get therapy can be tough.
You may be asking, "How does it work?" "Do I really NEED it?" "Is it the right time?" "How HARD will it be?" "Does it REALLY help?" "Does it take FOREVER?"
All good questions! Here is the thing, if you are thinking about Therapy it probably IS the right time to do it. Therapy doesn't have to be about NEED it can be about just wanting to do things differently and knowing that sometimes we need to know what to DO different.
You don't have to all the answers before you call. Reach out lets talk.
In person appointments with EASY parking in San Luis Obispo, limited openings.
I know making the decision to get therapy can be tough.
You may be asking, "How does it work?" "Do I really NEED it?" "Is it the right time?" "How HARD will it be?" "Does it REALLY help?" "Does it take FOREVER?"
All good questions! Here is the thing, if you are thinking about Therapy it probably IS the right time to do it. Therapy doesn't have to be about NEED it can be about just wanting to do things differently and knowing that sometimes we need to know what to DO different.
You don't have to all the answers before you call. Reach out lets talk.
Dr. Kristina
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMFT, CMHC
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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.
Are you someone who grew up in a culture or community where mental health wasn't acknowledged or understood? Have you ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or like you had to carry your struggles alone? Maybe you hold yourself to incredibly high standards—and still feel like it’s never enough. You might find yourself putting others’ needs ahead of yours, even when it leaves you feeling drained or overwhelmed.
Even with all you’ve accomplished, do you still feel anxious, on edge, or like something is missing?
Are you someone who grew up in a culture or community where mental health wasn't acknowledged or understood? Have you ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or like you had to carry your struggles alone? Maybe you hold yourself to incredibly high standards—and still feel like it’s never enough. You might find yourself putting others’ needs ahead of yours, even when it leaves you feeling drained or overwhelmed.
Even with all you’ve accomplished, do you still feel anxious, on edge, or like something is missing?
My goal is to provide a supportive and safe space where we can work together to address any challenges you are experiencing and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, or a desire for personal growth, I’m here to help you explore, heal and thrive. By focusing on your unique strengths and personal growth, we will work together towards healing and building self-worth, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
My goal is to provide a supportive and safe space where we can work together to address any challenges you are experiencing and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship struggles, or a desire for personal growth, I’m here to help you explore, heal and thrive. By focusing on your unique strengths and personal growth, we will work together towards healing and building self-worth, empowering you to navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
As a therapist, I believe change occurs through relationships; the relationship we have with our Self, others and the environment around us can greatly shape how we feel day to day. I foster a therapeutic relationship that allows a safe, non-judgemental space for reflection, insight and growth. Life can bring all sorts of challenges and difficulties, and I am privileged to help people get unstuck. My work focuses on helping adults and teens navigate major life changes, work through challenging childhood experiences, and change our relationship to unwanted feelings of anxiety and depression.
As a therapist, I believe change occurs through relationships; the relationship we have with our Self, others and the environment around us can greatly shape how we feel day to day. I foster a therapeutic relationship that allows a safe, non-judgemental space for reflection, insight and growth. Life can bring all sorts of challenges and difficulties, and I am privileged to help people get unstuck. My work focuses on helping adults and teens navigate major life changes, work through challenging childhood experiences, and change our relationship to unwanted feelings of anxiety and depression.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable setting that allows you to get the greatest benefit from our work together. In addition to traditional office sessions, I offer flexible solutions including phone, teletherapy, or home visits. Emotional issues can trigger or make a significant contribution to anxiety, skin conditions, skin picking issues and hair pulling (trichotillomania) issues. Relaxation, visualizations, and a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and body-focused psychotherapy can make the difference. You can take more control by discovering how to manage your emotional triggers and by developing strategies to alleviate anxiety, skin issues, skin picking, and hair pulling.
My goal as a therapist is to provide a comfortable setting that allows you to get the greatest benefit from our work together. In addition to traditional office sessions, I offer flexible solutions including phone, teletherapy, or home visits. Emotional issues can trigger or make a significant contribution to anxiety, skin conditions, skin picking issues and hair pulling (trichotillomania) issues. Relaxation, visualizations, and a mixture of cognitive behavioral therapy and body-focused psychotherapy can make the difference. You can take more control by discovering how to manage your emotional triggers and by developing strategies to alleviate anxiety, skin issues, skin picking, and hair pulling.
I'm Tyler Hartford, lead clinician and founder of GRIT.
Welcome to Grace, Resilience, and Integrity Therapy (GRIT)! Life moves in seasons—times to grieve, heal, and ultimately overcome. Each stage demands its due, but life also calls us forward. At GRIT, we help you navigate this journey: from victimhood to survival, and ultimately to freedom. Our work focuses on breaking free from the burdens of the past, empowering you to live with purpose, strength, and clarity.
At GRIT, we take a holistic approach to healing, addressing the mind, body, and spirit to foster lasting transformation.
I'm Tyler Hartford, lead clinician and founder of GRIT.
Welcome to Grace, Resilience, and Integrity Therapy (GRIT)! Life moves in seasons—times to grieve, heal, and ultimately overcome. Each stage demands its due, but life also calls us forward. At GRIT, we help you navigate this journey: from victimhood to survival, and ultimately to freedom. Our work focuses on breaking free from the burdens of the past, empowering you to live with purpose, strength, and clarity.
At GRIT, we take a holistic approach to healing, addressing the mind, body, and spirit to foster lasting transformation.
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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 |
| 86% | Depression |
| 81% | Relationship Issues |
| 78% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 63% | Aetna |
| 41% | Blue Shield |
| 41% | 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 |