Marriage Counseling Therapists in Castro Valley, CA
Hi, my name is Jasmine Mims and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that enjoys providing a safe space for people to feel heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills to help with challenging situations. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth (ages 16-25) and I enjoy working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, disruptive behaviors, life transitions, mild depression, stress, anger, and other life challenges.
Hi, my name is Jasmine Mims and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist that enjoys providing a safe space for people to feel heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills to help with challenging situations. I specialize in working with children, adolescents, and transitional-age youth (ages 16-25) and I enjoy working with a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, disruptive behaviors, life transitions, mild depression, stress, anger, and other life challenges.
Alexandra V Barcelo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Hello, my name is Alexandra and I am a bilingual Spanish, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that in order for change and growth to occur, people have to feel safe, connected, and heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills and help them navigate through life's challenges. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, but specialize in youth and transitional-age youth (ages 18-25), and women's issues. I work with a variety of mental health challenges such as: anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, anger/frustration, school issues, family issues, and other life challenges.
Hello, my name is Alexandra and I am a bilingual Spanish, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that in order for change and growth to occur, people have to feel safe, connected, and heard. I assist individuals and families with building on their current skills and help them navigate through life's challenges. I enjoy working with a variety of clients, but specialize in youth and transitional-age youth (ages 18-25), and women's issues. I work with a variety of mental health challenges such as: anxiety, stress, life transitions, depression, anger/frustration, school issues, family issues, and other life challenges.
Sequoyah Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546
There are three licensed marriage and family therapists working at Sequoyah Counseling Center and all are committed to Christ and His grace and truth in their own lives, as well as in their therapy, if desired by the client.
We opened our doors in September of 1980 to add value to our community in the area of human service. Our goal is to assist teens, single adults, couples and families in their journey through life's challenges, losses and broken relationships.
There are three licensed marriage and family therapists working at Sequoyah Counseling Center and all are committed to Christ and His grace and truth in their own lives, as well as in their therapy, if desired by the client.
We opened our doors in September of 1980 to add value to our community in the area of human service. Our goal is to assist teens, single adults, couples and families in their journey through life's challenges, losses and broken relationships.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on relationships, both within the self and with people around us.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I work well with individuals who are feeling conflicted or lost within ambivalence. I work well with couples who are frustrated in trying to find a connection. I work well with children who are sensitive and parents who are longing to connect.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with a focus on relationships, both within the self and with people around us.
I enjoy working with a diverse group of people. I work well with individuals who are feeling conflicted or lost within ambivalence. I work well with couples who are frustrated in trying to find a connection. I work well with children who are sensitive and parents who are longing to connect.
My name is Nolan Butler, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I specialize in working with couples and individuals in finding ways to cope with and manage common daily stressors, as well as the major life events that can turn one's lives upside down. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings, as well as finding the motivation to work through life's toughest challenges.
My name is Nolan Butler, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I specialize in working with couples and individuals in finding ways to cope with and manage common daily stressors, as well as the major life events that can turn one's lives upside down. I strive to provide a nonjudgmental space where clients can feel comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings, as well as finding the motivation to work through life's toughest challenges.
I also address antisocial behavior in adolescents, parent-child relationship issues, and adjustment to family transitions such as divorce, re marriage, and single parenthood.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
I also address antisocial behavior in adolescents, parent-child relationship issues, and adjustment to family transitions such as divorce, re marriage, and single parenthood.
My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso, and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better. I specialize in working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families facing a range of mental health challenges.
Hollis (Holly) A. Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
Helen J Shoemaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94552
More specifically, I offer services to individuals, couples including partnerships, pre- marital counseling; marital adjustment; betrayal, midlife shifts, and aging.
I have been a therapist since 1987. I see adults only, specializing in women’s issues, betrayal trauma, couples’ therapy and issues in aging. I listen well, applying both psychological theories and practical life experience to understand what my client is experiencing from a psychological perspective. I also consider what social pressures or situations impact your thinking/emotional states and what therapeutic approaches might be most helpful. I take into account the client's unique human diversity, personal development, and spirituality. Together, we select achievable goals and work toward those.
More specifically, I offer services to individuals, couples including partnerships, pre- marital counseling; marital adjustment; betrayal, midlife shifts, and aging.
I have been a therapist since 1987. I see adults only, specializing in women’s issues, betrayal trauma, couples’ therapy and issues in aging. I listen well, applying both psychological theories and practical life experience to understand what my client is experiencing from a psychological perspective. I also consider what social pressures or situations impact your thinking/emotional states and what therapeutic approaches might be most helpful. I take into account the client's unique human diversity, personal development, and spirituality. Together, we select achievable goals and work toward those.
Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
Mosi Mays-Mirembe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have broad professional experience as a mediator, conflict management consultant, educator, and trainer. I bring the skills I've acquired in these roles to my therapy work. We humans are adaptive beings. When we adopt behaviors and mindsets that do not serve us, we may feel stuck, fearful, or intensely unhappy. Thankfully, we can modify our thinking and behaviors to promote a life of growth, happiness and healthy relationships. I provide skilled support to help repair troubled relationships and re-route unproductive thinking and behavior patterns.
Michelle (Sheli) Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Welcome, and thank you for reading my bio. I know it can be hard to reach out. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or feelings of being overwhelm - I think I can help. Working together, I can help asses and provide actionable steps towards reducing and alleviating your current unwanted feelings, and help replace them with more positive feelings towards your goals. I am Also accepting clients who are making a career change, and are struggling to reach the next steps. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, as it is important that you feel comfortable to share.
Welcome, and thank you for reading my bio. I know it can be hard to reach out. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, or feelings of being overwhelm - I think I can help. Working together, I can help asses and provide actionable steps towards reducing and alleviating your current unwanted feelings, and help replace them with more positive feelings towards your goals. I am Also accepting clients who are making a career change, and are struggling to reach the next steps. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, as it is important that you feel comfortable to share.
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Susie Valle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
Hello there, I'm Susie. I'm a bilingual therapist who speaks English and Spanish. I have specialized training in Art Therapy and EMDR. In my work with individuals and groups, I am compassionate, collaborative, culturally sensitive and creative.
Lauren Nicole Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546 (Online Only)
Lauren’s speciality is in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationships. One of the techniques she uses is called EMDR which helps reduce the effects that traumatic event (s) and panic are having on a persons life. She also has a breadth of knowledge and experience in CBT and DBT which has been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression.
Lauren’s speciality is in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression and relationships. One of the techniques she uses is called EMDR which helps reduce the effects that traumatic event (s) and panic are having on a persons life. She also has a breadth of knowledge and experience in CBT and DBT which has been shown to help reduce anxiety and depression.
In my practice, I help clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family stress and conflict. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as young adults and teens. I like to work collaboratively with clients to identify issues and help bring relief from relationship conflicts, negative emotions, and life transitions.
In my practice, I help clients with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, grief, family stress and conflict. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as young adults and teens. I like to work collaboratively with clients to identify issues and help bring relief from relationship conflicts, negative emotions, and life transitions.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
I am committed to collaboratively working with you in a safe environment to provide support in your endeavor toward a solution to your unique and special needs. I provide therapy to families and couples, as well as individual teens and adults. I assist clients in dealing with stress of illness, cultural and life transitions, personal growth and development, and relationships.
Jocelyn Martin
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I offer psychotherapy services catering to various stages of life - children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based, carefully considering your unique social and cultural context. In addressing addiction, I advocate for and practice a harm-reduction approach. My clinical interests and experience include working with addiction, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, neurodivergence, grief, and work stress. In my work with couples and families, I focus on enhancing connections, improving communication and conflict resolution, and fostering healthier dynamics.
I offer psychotherapy services catering to various stages of life - children, teens, adults, couples, and families. My approach is client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based, carefully considering your unique social and cultural context. In addressing addiction, I advocate for and practice a harm-reduction approach. My clinical interests and experience include working with addiction, anxiety, depression, family dynamics, trauma, neurodivergence, grief, and work stress. In my work with couples and families, I focus on enhancing connections, improving communication and conflict resolution, and fostering healthier dynamics.
Hello, I'm Rebecca Dooley. I know that deciding to seek help can be a daunting step, yet it is a courageous move towards healing and growth. I commend you for exploring therapy services to help navigate any challenges that you are currently facing. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey. I am committed to tailoring the experience to your unique needs and goals; helping you navigate life's complexities with understanding and empathy. Whether in person or via telehealth, I strive to create a safe collaborative environment for individuals, couples, families, and groups that is client-centered, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed.
Hello, I'm Rebecca Dooley. I know that deciding to seek help can be a daunting step, yet it is a courageous move towards healing and growth. I commend you for exploring therapy services to help navigate any challenges that you are currently facing. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey. I am committed to tailoring the experience to your unique needs and goals; helping you navigate life's complexities with understanding and empathy. Whether in person or via telehealth, I strive to create a safe collaborative environment for individuals, couples, families, and groups that is client-centered, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
There are times in our life when difficulties lead to thoughts and feelings inside of us that we are uncomfortable with. Ignoring those feelings doesn’t exactly make them go away often leaving us frustrated and feeling stuck. So what can you do? Well, I can tell you that counseling is a helpful way to find relief and healing for those struggling with mental and emotional suffering, relationship conflicts, daily stress, and unhealthy behavior patterns.
Annia Raysberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
21 Endorsed
Castro Valley, CA 94546
I work with individuals, couples, and families. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I offer phone/video sessions if appropriate. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I use the Flash Technique as well.
I work with individuals, couples, and families. I tend to be interactive and collaborative; I provide a warm & supportive environment to help my clients achieve positive changes in their lives. I am non-judgmental and open minded. I create an individual treatment plan and approach for each client based on each person's needs and preferences. I offer phone/video sessions if appropriate. I am Certified in EMDR which means I have advanced training in this modality (beyond basic training). EMDR is used to re-process traumatic memories, and it can be applied to other things as well. I use the Flash Technique as well.
I would love to meet you. I hope that while we work together you will gather tools and self awareness that will prepare you to face the challenges of life and relationship.
I would love to meet you. I hope that while we work together you will gather tools and self awareness that will prepare you to face the challenges of life and relationship.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.