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Bridget Schinnerer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)
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441 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Let's Connect (805) 793-1705
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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.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Bridget Schinnerer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 129749 Supervised by Camille Johnson (California / 81572) Bridget Schinnerer
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Attended Cal Poly State University, Masters in Psychology, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- 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
Endorsement
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
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Pacific Emotional Wellness
441 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 793-1705Email me
Nearby Areas
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Bridget Schinnerer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT