Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Bridget is a compassionate therapist with a background in supporting youth, adults, and families through their most challenging moments. She is dedicated to supporting individuals in their healing journeys. Her background includes working as both a behavioral counselor and therapist. She has served survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, bringing a deep understanding to her practice. Beyond working at an Intensive Outpatient Program, experience includes providing therapy to teens, adults, and families dealing with grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Bridget’s relational approach helps clients feel less alone.
Bridget offers a client-centered focus—fostering a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship to support people in their processing. She draws from a variety of approaches including psychodynamic, attachment-based, family systems, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in order to meet the unique goals of each client.
No matter what challenge you're facing, you can trust Bridget provides a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive pathway to healing. She deeply appreciates the close-knit community and natural beauty of San Luis Obispo. Bridget loves exploring the outdoors alongside her dog and savoring a good cup of coffee with friends and neighbors.
Call or Email Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 619-3237
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (805) 619-3237
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 151952 Bridget Schinnerer
- In Practice for 5 years
- Attended Cal Poly State University, Masters in Psychology, Graduated 2021
Marriage & Family Therapist: Bridget Schinnerer
Education and Years In Practice
Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 619-3237
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Caregivers
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 619-3237
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 619-3237
Groups
Parents of Teens Support Group
Parenting teens is challenging- you don’t have to do it alone! This 6 week group is designed to help parents of teenagers feel less alone in their challenges, more confident in their roles as parents and build stronger, healthier relationships with their teens. April 16, 2025- May 21, 2025, Wednesdays 6:30-8pm, In person- San Luis Obispo, $60 per session.
Expertise
Parenting
Age
Adults
Group Meets
Every Wed 6:30 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Location
1411 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Email Bridget Schinnerer about this group or call - (805) 619-3237
Location
Primary Location
Pacific Emotional Wellness
441 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Nearby Areas
Bridget Schinnerer: Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 619-3237