Couples Counseling Therapists in Davis, CA
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Rebecca L Sawyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I
partner
with clients to improve
relationship
satisfaction; to understand and change patterns; to reclaim a sense of well-being. Stress and anxiety are often at play. Many clients notice that childhood wounds continue to impact their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I listen with empathy and compassion and work collaboratively - to help you find growth, new insight and enhanced life satisfaction.

Florie Wild
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
As our counseling
relationship
deepens, our interconnection becomes a means of healing and growth.
Somewhere inside, we have a deep sense of knowing. Some of us stand calmly in it. Others catch glimpses. You belong here: in this place, at this time. You deserve to love and be loved fully. You have unique gifts: yours to delight in and share with the world as you will. If you have forgotten, I want to help you remember.
Waitlist for new clients

Meghan Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
In my work, I help adults, teens and
couples
create the safety, joy and calm that feels outside of their grasp.
𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 & 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗦: Does it feel like painful experiences of the past are still impacting you? Is it hard to connect with others, communicate effectively, and feel safe in relationships and in the world? No matter how hard you try, are you stuck in the same pattern? Does all of this confusion and hurt leave you with feelings of shame, depression, anxiety, and fear? Are these feelings starting to impact your sense of self or your views on relationships? When we experience trauma or life challenges, it can feel like we’re in a cycle of suffering. It doesn't have to be this way. 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.
Not accepting new clients

Clay Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
While I have a passion for working with
couples
, I see a wide range of individuals struggling with various challenges in life as well.
Self-doubt, shame, and rejection by the ones we love are some of the most psychologically painful experiences a person can endure. Any one or combination of these three can leave us spinning in confusion and frustration about what to do or try to make things better. Inner peace and
relationship
happiness frequently lie just out of reach but it’s hard to know where to get help that’s applicable directly to you and your situation. Often it feels like we have exhausted all our options, but sometimes all that is needed is a trained eye with an unbiased perspective on the situation. This is exactly what therapy can provide for you.

Christine Shellhammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe that we all have the ability to grow and change and sometimes we need help in order to do so. The therapeutic
relationship
can be a place for connection, healing, insight and acceptance.
Not accepting new clients

Anni M Schairer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified
Verified
I offer a welcoming, supportive therapeutic environment for adolescents, adults and
couples
of all genders and sexualities.
I work with adults of all genders and sexualities in individual, couple, and group settings. I believe that any symptoms or behaviors currently bothering you served a purpose at one time; if they have ceased to be useful, together we can find ways to reduce or eliminate them. I draw most heavily from somatic, cognitive-behavioral, narrative and solution-focused therapies. I specialize in brief, focused work but can engage in longer term work, if this is more appropriate for your concerns.
Waitlist for new clients

Davis Affordable Professional Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Specialties:
Couples counseling
, Christian counseling, individual challenges, and parenting challenges. I have been in the mental health field since 2001. I help individuals and
couples
experiencing: feelings of anxiety, self-doubt, or depression; a sense of sadness or hopelessness; infidelity, feeling overwhelmed or stressed; difficulty with motivation; or concerns about relationships with friends, family. Including: co-dependency; adolescent behaviors and problems; communication skills; or, even just feeling that something is wrong and not being able to define it.

Lin Colonel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
There's no better time than now to be your best self. I am here to help you reach your fullest potential. Let's journey together in a safe and non-judgmental
relationship
, where you can nurture and develop ways to live authentically with a sense of peace, presence, and dignity. In this collaborative process we will identify and establish ways for you to achieve your goals. Every client is truly unique; therefore I use an approach that is tailored to meet your individual needs. This may include techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational coaching.

Three Figs Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Today is the day you’ve told yourself, no more, I’m ready to feel better and find relief. Finding the right therapist is essential. That’s why at Three Figs Counseling Center we offer free consultation calls for the client to get to know the therapist, and ensure a good match. Our clinicians are highly skilled and have a wide range of experiences and knowledge to help you. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, self-esteem, life-transitions, support for parents, LGBTQ+ and so much more, we are here to guide you to a better version of yourself.

Shannon Velazquez
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
Are you insecure, struggling with finding your voice, setting boundaries, depression, anxiety? Maybe you are stuck in unhealthy
relationship
patterns. Maybe you are exposed to toxic work environments.
Not accepting new clients

Renee Becnel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
As a licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 25 years experience in the mental health field, my goal is to help individuals,
couples
and families to sort through difficult personal or work related issues. If you feel stuck and are dealing with
relationship
issues, anxiety, depression, grief, illness, work and life transitions, having someone to help you address problems when you need it most can enhance self awareness and bring clarity to your life. Please acknowledge yourself for having the courage to seek help now.
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April Strongarone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy can often bring up many feelings; and taking those first steps to find a good fit between you and your therapist is an important part of the process. We will work together to create a
relationship
that feels safe enough to address your concerns. In addition to my private psychotherapy practice I have provided trauma informed therapy to individuals and families in various community based, non-profit agencies, in addition to Clinical Supervision.
Waitlist for new clients

Mariana Nogueira
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals, age 18 and up, addressing issues of depression, anxiety,
relationship
issues, acculturation, adaptation, anger, fear, grief and loss.
I started my career 13 years ago working with children and families in schools and group homes. I have worked in hospice, hospitals and other mental health settings. I have extensive experience with grief, loss and
relationship
issues. I have lived in several countries, speak three languages and have an understanding of cultural-based mental health.

Suzanna Gee
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I see myself as non judgmental when in
relationship
with diverse individuals.
I welcome the opportunity to work with young adults to older adults to help to develop a preferred self. I know that developing an identity as a young adult can be challenging. Professionals may find it exhausting to have a work-life balance, or may be seeking meaning in their lives. I appreciate and value the intersections of our identities and how we navigate our lives. I work in a relational way holding clients in positive regard, attuning to you, and helping to identify internal and external resources to apply.

Neil Anthony Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for
couples
.
I will help you create a calm and safe space so you explore your relationships with yourself and others. This safety will help you open up more vulnerable experiences which I can help you process and have a greater insight and relief from your emotional pain. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) and EMDR and EMDR M (Modified, Laurel Parnell’s training) attachment trauma therapy help you process stuck patterns either from trauma or "negative cycles" with loved ones or with your inner self. These cycles repeat endlessly and can be very distressing. I work extensively with shame and the inner critic to help you settle and open up more

Ellen Ruth Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
In my thirty years of practicing psychotherapy, I have found that it is the therapeutic
relationship
itself which helps effect the greatest changes. I offer a safe, supportive place to explore the impact of trauma and loss and be able to move on.

Melissa Burr
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
People who find themselves having
relationship
conflicts or challenges, and people who are experiencing anxiety or depression may feel free to seek me out for a free brief phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
I enjoy working with many types of concerns and challenges, as well as folks with alternative lifestyles and identities. I have experience working with the Davis community and UCD faculty, staff and students for over 10 years, as well as two years experience working at The Gender Health Center in Sacramento.

Suzanne Quijano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Noah Roseby Berkoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with adolescents and young adults. I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults who are having a particularly difficult time with major life transitions. I also work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, difficulties with relationships and individuals who are struggling with a particularly difficult period or event in their lives. Regardless of what I am helping with, my treatment begins and ends with the therapeutic
relationship
. My first priority in treatment is creating a safe, warm and caring environment for my client from which all other work is built on.

Sara Ruebelt, Ph.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
My life’s work is to improve & understand human relationships, and to help others live a life of meaning and authenticity. I strive to build bridges of understanding between multiple realities and reframing perspectives. I work with individuals,
couples
, families, and groups. I specialize in trauma, transitions, cross-cultural adjustment, personal or professional
relationship
difficulties, parenting, grief, and marital issues.
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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.