Couples Counseling Therapists in Elk Grove, CA
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Mary Ann Bourgeois
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified
Verified
Are you tired of missing out or feeling alone due to feelings of anxiety? Are you struggling with a major decision, a painful loss,
relationship
issues, work challenges, or a life transition? Do you feel overwhelmed or melancholy now that your baby has arrived? Are you struggling to enjoy your new life as a parent? Are you ready to feel content and confident that you have the skills to navigate your life successfully?

Greg Robert Hutchings
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BS
Verified
Verified
I have been providing Individual,
couples
and family Christian Counseling at Creekside Christian Church since 2012. My masters in counseling is from Western Seminary. My goal is a comfortable, discrete environment that leads to increased awareness for you. I aim to make this discovery pleasant & rewarding. My hope is that the circumstances you're facing will motivate you to try my counseling process so it can be an uplifting impactful hour out of your week. I am confident the process will gain you new understandings that will motivate you to explore, understand and intimately improve this challenging season you are facing.

Dorian L Manke
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
When working with
couples
, I use the Gottman method.
My job is to begin where you are and help you prepare for your next stage of change. I use an integrative approach, working from the inside out (objects relations, family systems, cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, others) to support your process and movement. We all start with assumptions about life. Then life happens, and we have to begin again having been changed. Loss becomes growth as we embrace new and mature understanding of ourselves and life. I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience working with complicated but interesting people who are addressing individual,
relationship
, life, and spiritual issues.
Waitlist for new clients

Michael Beckner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have many years experience successfully helping individuals,
couples
and families deal with difficulties in their relationships, family life, education and careers. While I do not push faith on you in anyway, I attempt to utilize your personal faith to assist you in integrating and improving your life according to your personal values and goals. I especially love working with
couples
, teens and families and would welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs with you to develop an action plan to address your personal concerns.

Julie Mayfield
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Accepting new clients! I use a variety of methods and strategies as I work with children, adolescents, adults, and
couples
. I have experience working with individuals struggling with past trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADHD,
relationship
challenges, grief/loss, self esteem, parenting challenges, and major life transitions.

Myia McClendon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My special interests are crisis management,
relationship
issues, stress management, depression, anger management, women's issues, trauma, substance abuse (Seeking Safety), and troubled teens.
Are you suffering from depression and anxiety? Are you attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy while under stress? Are you dealing from trauma from life circumstances that you have not been able to process? I offer treatment to Adults,
Couples
, and Teens to create an individualized treatment plan based on your needs.
Not accepting new clients

Natasha Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have experience working with children, individuals,
couples
and families on a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting challenges, family and
relationship
issues, and various life changes and adjustment issues. I identify as Afro-Latina. I enjoy working with clients of all backgrounds, cultures and life experiences. My therapeutic approach is an integrative one where I pull from various therapy models and tailor to meet your unique needs and my style is open, genuine, welcoming and interactive.

Shevonne Radich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults,
couples
, teens and families. I received my Bachelor’s degree in 2002 from the University of California, Davis and earned a Masters degree in 2006 from Sacramento State. My therapy approach is to meet my clients exactly where they are in their present struggle offering support, guidance and understanding that is free from judgement and criticism. My practice is influenced by a variety of therapeutic techniques that focus primarily on the
relationship
I have with each client. I am a genuine person who brings hope, growth and life back into the lives of my clients.

Molly Harris-Potch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with a wide range of issues, including depression,
relationship
issues, trauma, and anxiety.
Sometimes life can bring challenges that make people feel overwhelmed and hopeless. I believe that individuals seeking out therapy have already shown a great deal of strength and courage and are on their way to overcoming these challenges. I strive to provide a comfortable, safe, and peaceful environment to help you make positive changes. I believe that therapy is a very individualistic experience and requires understanding, empathy, and flexibility.
Not accepting new clients

Raquel McNair
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals,
couples
, teens and families facing many different challenges.
Let me start by saying I applaud you for taking this step in your journey. Life happens and can be challenging and overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone. I believe that we all have the ability to overcome whatever challenges life may bring. My hope is to help you through the process. I believe it is important to build a trusting therapeutic
relationship
and my goal is to provide a safe, empathetic, non-judgmental and supportive environment. I believe every individual is unique, therefore I use an integrative therapy approach based on the client’s needs.

Jacqueline Garner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life circumstances change and managing life stage transitions is challenging. You might feel helpless, hopeless, and alone in trying to cope with
relationship
issues and troublesome or debilitating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a therapist with a warm, relational style and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based interventions, my goal is to help you discover your true potential. I use a holistic approach which may include a combination of Cognitive-Behavioral and Insight-based therapies, mindfulness strategies, emotion regulation, and communication skills training.
Waitlist for new clients

Lori Pearring
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Relationships are tough. I can help you de-escalate conflict, rebuild trust and safety, and connect emotionally. You can learn to repair and forgive past hurts and stop your negative patterns. Let me help you be a safe haven for each other. Emotion Focused Therapy, a research-based approach, has clinically proven to help 7 out of 10
couples
! Whether you're engaged or decades into your marriage there is hope and a clear map to reconnect. I can help you navigate through different seasons of life. I regularly offer a
Couples
' Educational Workshop, "Hold Me Tight" with excellent results!

Miguel A Gallegos
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also work with adults struggling with
relationship
/couple's issues, addiction, and various issues including eating disorders/mindless/emotional eating habits.
Let's face it, our world is changing rapidly. We're facing issues that our parents never even imagined. I'll help you process your experiences, offer perspective, and teach you skills to help you in your journey called life. I tailor my therapeutic approach to meet my client's individual and specific needs. My personal belief is that people are not damaged, they just might be stuck, and in need of assistance.

Madaline Lomibao
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My goal is to provide you with a genuine therapeutic
relationship
, where you feel heard and respected, regardless of the issue that you are experiencing.
Feeling alone, isolated or misunderstood? Have you been feeling more frustrated and on edge, trying to manage the stress and emotions you deal in your day to day life? Like your physical health, your mental health too is just as important. I work with individuals struggling with a variety of life challenges; ranging from depression, anxiety, chemical dependency (abstinence and harm reduction), co-occurring disorders, co-dependency, domestic violence, grief and loss, anger management, and stress.

Dominic Potnuru
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialized in treating
couples
, anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
issues and substance use.
Hello, good to see you on Psychology Today, I appreciate you visited our web page. My legal name is Chandra Sekhar Potnuru, but everyone calls me Dominic. I was born in India, a nation renowned for the variety of its cultures and I grew up with a younger brother, two younger sisters, and a faith that is diverse in terms of religion. I have three bachelor's degrees in English literature, philosophy, and theology; two master's degrees in Counseling Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy; and I am currently pursuing a doctorate in psychology in marriage and family therapy. Four units of clinical pastoral education and NACC certification

Leslie Hyacinthe Bess
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with children, individuals,
couples
and families in a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting challenges, work stress, family and
relationship
issues and various life changes since 1997.
My approach tends to be cognitive behavioral in nature and I use distress tolerance techniques (DBT). I like to tailor my approach to an individual’s goals & particular needs. What that means is that I like to collaborate with a client to find active steps to take to better one’s quality of life. It is solution-focused, and brief in nature. I believe that self-care and mindfulness are essential tools for quality of life, yet we aren’t always taught how to do that for ourselves. My clients say that I am direct, yet compassionate, and that they feel validated & empowered to make changes in their lives.
Not accepting new clients

Jody Hoyt-Dunning
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am able to quickly and easily build a therapeutic
relationship
with my clients in order to help them learn how to communicate their concerns and feelings.
You don't need to suffer alone through the pain and frustration that life can sometimes bring. You CAN enjoy your life! I specialize in helping my clients find their hope again. I work with children, teens, individual adults,
couples
, and families in order to address issues such as anger, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, boundaries, and communication skills.

Sheetal Shah
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I utilize a variety of strategies as I work with adolescents, adults, and
couples
.
My hope is that you leave therapy with a new sense of vitality, feeling empowered with a sense of congruency. I want you have an increased awareness and understanding about yourself and feel more interpersonally connected. I will strive to know who you are and how you see the world while we collaborate and work toward healing. We will focus on your emotional experience, honor your multiple identities, be in the moment, learn new skills, and help you "sit in the struggle." Therapy is a brave endeavor, and I will do my best to support this journey.

Erica Bell, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Interested in
couples
work or you are single and struggle with
relationship
building? When you have high expectations for yourself, you usually have high expectations for others. You may find you are often disappointed with romantic partners who don’t live up to these expectations. This can get in the way of closeness.
Couples
therapy or individual therapy can help you increase (or bring back) that intimacy and closeness we all crave in relationships and also address your needs and expectations for yourself.

Makela Nicole Mims
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I believe we all have different stories to tell, and I value providing a warm and non-judgmental space to listen and provide support and guidance. The most important qualities we desire as humans are to feel heard, valued, and respected. I not only help teach
couples
and individuals these value, but I practice these values also within my therapy room. My inspiration lies in helping individuals,
couples
live authentic lives and being able to authentically connect within our relationships. It would be a pleasure to meet you and help you on your journey to healing and self-discovery.
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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.