Couples Counseling Therapists in Chula Vista, CA
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Momilana Aikens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I also provide counseling to
couples
seeking assistance with various issues ranging from premarital counseling to intimacy issues.
Hi There! Thanks for visiting my profile. I don't need to tell you that I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist because I am sure you have already read that in the heading of my profile. What that heading doesn't say is that I am a wife and a mom and I completely understand the rewards and challenges we face daily in both those roles. While I do work with various populations, it is my role as a wife and a mom that have lead me to specialize in working with children and families in various capacities. .

LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
Expansive Therapy is a bicoastal psychotherapy practice with locations in New York City and Los Angeles. We offer online therapy to individuals and
couples
anywhere in New York State and California State. We have a diverse team of therapists offering a wide variety of modalities and specialties, and we can match you with a therapist who meets your needs and availability.

Kathryn Carero
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
We provide individual and
couples
therapy for children and adults.
Hello! My name is Kathryn Carero. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with three years of clinical experience working with a diverse range of clients. I come from a multi-cultural family and am half Peruvian. I value a caring, supportive, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach to therapy. I strive to empower my clients to utilize the strengths they have to reach their goals, and I welcome feedback throughout therapy. I am social justice oriented and operate from a lens of curiosity and cultural humility. I enjoy working with clients with minority identities, including LGBTQIA+ clients.

Karla Molina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I come alongside individuals and
couples
and teach them effective ways to communicate their feelings and needs.
Are you feeling unloved, anxious and unsure on how to move forward? Are you having difficulty connecting with a loved one? Have you tried talking through the issues and continue to feel unresolved or stuck? And no matter what you do, it seems like you’re
relationship
or situation isn't getting better. The thing is, whatever is happening, it must be addressed. Therapy provides the space for you to process what you're going through and it can teach you how to manage your thoughts and emotions in a effective way.

Julia Malone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adults and
couples
.
Are you feeling stuck and looking for a place to unpack some painful memories from the past? You've been trying to make sense of how people so close to you could cause you so much pain. As you've gotten older, navigated relationships, or have had children of your own, you have really been struggling to feel confident, truly connected to others, and whole. I'm Julia. I help those working through generational (complex) trauma alleviate their anxiety, change patterns of perfectionism, people pleasing, and codependency and connect deeply with those they love. I'm here to help you make sense of your experience and embrace yourself fully.

Radomir Avila
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
We provide individual and
couples
therapy for children and adults.
Radomir is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.

Nancy Cowden
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. My mission is to help guide individuals, families and
couples
on their journey toward personal growth and positive change in order to live a happy and fulfilling life. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life.

Elizabeth Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, 127660
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with distress
couples
and families, parenting & also individual therapy.
I am Hispanic and Bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. As a therapist my desire and passion is to help Individuals and families heal, reconnect, and restore their relationships to change this generation one family at a time. I strongly believe that when the family is able to provide comfort, care, and is emotionally available in times of need to his own members, each person is closer to live healthy and successful relationships in life.

David T McGue
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I'm licensed in Hawaii and California to provide therapy / counseling services to individuals &
couples
.
Aloha! I offer telehealth therapy / counseling for Hawai'i and California. I can meet you via Zoom, Facetime, Google Duo, or Skype. I also offer mobile therapy, which means I can meet you at your home, or nearly park, beach, etc.., so it's more convenient for you (but there's an additional fee for in-person mobile therapy, sorry!). As of 2022, I've been doing private practice for 12 years, and I want to be the most helpful as possible to you for your current situation, and in a comfortable atmosphere, we'll work together to identify solutions to your concerns, build on your strengths, and help achieve your goals! mahalo!

Tia Stevens: Hope Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with teens, adults and
couples
ranging from interpersonal to relational issues by highlighting strengths and appropriately challenging cognitive thoughts and behaviors.
I’m Tia and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe that therapy is a time to be our true selves and explore our emotions in a safe space. Some modalities I implement in my therapy are Solution-focused, CBT, Gottman Methods, Narrative and Strategic. Through these modalities, I am goal-oriented and direct, all while taking the time to explore the issues at hand in order to meet your desired goals in therapy.
Not accepting new clients

Natasha A. Bailey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Seeking counseling services can often be a hard decision, and I commend you for the courage and strength it takes to get help. I use a unique variety of clinical skills tailored to you and your situation. My perspective is simple: provide great treatment, follow through on all of my commitments. I will work with you on issues you want to address. If you are struggling with personal relationships I see individuals, families and
couples
with a range of issues, including depression, interpersonal problems, premarital, special needs, social justice and aging issues. Visit my website: www.mind2mend.com for more information.
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Judy A Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you resist counseling because of fear that you will be blamed for problems, afraid that you will cause your
partner
to feel blamed or to get angry? Instead of focusing on blame, we work on communication, feelings & needs by fostering understanding aiming toward solutions. While exploring each person's history coping style, encouraging insight into each
partner
's own part in the unproductive dynamic, I function as a neutral objective
partner
, not taking sides, helping you learn how to talk to each other without interruptions, insults or disdain & often assign homework to reinforce skills taught in-session to practice at home.
Waitlist for new clients

Carolyn Jacobs
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Individual, couple and family therapy provided through the lens of Bowen Family Systems Theory. The overall goal of "systems psychotherapy" is to develop of more effective options for decreasing chronic anxiety, increase more effective self-management skills in
relationship
to important others, and increase flexibility and resiliency to meet life's challenges .

Paula Zamudio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My work ethic and devotion to mental health enables me to provide a nurturing environment for clients to self-explore. My goal is to do excellent work and demonstrate great sensitivity in working with culturally diverse clients, as well as, with a broad range of mental health populations. My therapeutic experience includes individuals,
couples
, families, children, and groups. My pursuit of personal and vocational goals always has at its center, an appreciation for family, community, clients, and colleagues.

Marc J Davidoff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I'm a bilingual and bicultural psychotherapist and psychologist. I work with children, teens, adults ,
couples
and families. I believe that the human being is capable to change if he has the adequate tools. These tools can be found in therapy and other healthy environments. Soy un psicoterapeuta y psicologo bilingue y bicultural. Trabajo con ninios , adolescentes, adultos, parejas y familias. Creo que el ser humano es capaz de cambiar si tiene las herramientas adecuadas que puede encontrar a traves de la terapia y otros medios.

Silvia Aguayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Silvia Aguayo, I am a Bilingual, bi-cultural therapist, serving the community for the past 28 years, providing services to children, adults,
couples
and families. I specialize in trauma and anxiety- issues related to phobias, intrusive thoughts and images, post traumatic stress disorder, suicide, homicide, kidnappings, sexual abuse, domestic violence. EMDR, Hypnosis are some of the treatment modalities that I use. I help my clients work through trauma and then help them have the life that they deserve and want through Life Coaching. Feel free to call me if you have any questions or want a consultation.
Not accepting new clients

Eunice M. Jeremiah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MACP, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I approach therapy with a biblical worldview, providing therapy to
couples
, families, and individuals with various life issues.
Sometimes life can be challenging, especially if we do not have the right skill set to deal with the issues life throws at us. My goal is to meet you where you are at and walk alongside you, while providing you with the safe space and support you need to work through your specific need. My clinical experience includes helping individuals learn to manage and overcome fear and anxiety, cope with bereavement, learn healthy emotional regulation strategies, resolve
relationship
problems, and more. I use prepare and enrich to help
couples
work through different issues in their
relationship
, and EMDR to help individuals process trauma.

Dennis Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
If you’re reading this, you’re having some sort of trouble. I help good people get through tough times. There are many ways to do counseling. You can think of me as a life coach who offers principles to help you solve personal and relational problems. And /or, I can be your therapist to help you process a history of hurts and help you get on with your life. I work with
couples
and individuals (children, teens and adults) in an atmosphere that is casual and relaxed. I use language and tools you can use now. No psychobabble. If we connect we're likely to do some good work. So I'm ready when you are.
Not accepting new clients

Agustin Valadez, LMFT, @ A Safe Calm Space
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am grateful for the ability to share my passion for helping others as they navigate the difficulties that life can bring. I am not a stranger to challenging times and in the same way that I have learned to work through these difficulties, I want to help you do the same in your own way. Whether you are in a transition, a challenging
relationship
, feeling depressed, or just needing to talk to someone to get clarity in your life; I am here to help. As a bicultural and bilingual therapist I am able to provide culturally relevant services in Spanish as well.

Maegan K A Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing narrative therapy. My primary focus is to be respectful to each person I meet with, and to help each person discover and remember the abilities they have which can help them move through life despite the obstacles which sometimes get in the way. I am passionate about standing alongside the people I collaborate with against the problems that show up in their lives, sometimes these problems are systemic and oppressive, and require activism and courageous determination. I am happy to meet with individuals,
couples
, and families.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.