Couples Counseling Therapists in Fairfield, CA

If you are reading this profile, you are taking an important step in helping yourself think and feel better. Sure, entering into a therapeutic relationship and sharing about yourself & your situation with someone new can be uncomfortable. This is normal, as is some hesitation to engage in therapy. However, if you are ready and willing to give therapy a try, with me as your guide, improvement, insight, and better outcomes may come.

Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.

I am a clinical psychologist who has been continuously licensed since 1999. I am currently licensed in California and Ohio. I am accepting new patients in both states. All clients are offered virtual sessions. My main focus is working with individuals coping with depression or anxiety. I have extensive experience working with people with disabilities and individuals coping with traumatic experiences.

I began providing psychotherapy in Contra Costa in 1996 while obtaining my MA Degree with a Specialization in Couple and Family Therapy at John F. Kennedy's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. Since then I have continued working in Solano County with individual adults, children & teens, and their families, and couples. I facilitated men's groups in a jail-based substance abuse treatment program for four years while working at Youth And Family Services until 2005. I've been in private practice since then.

I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns both in and out of relationships. Through our work together, you will learn to regulate emotions and break unhealthy behavior patterns, leaving you free to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

Every journey begins with a first step and asking for help is no small task. My name is Leslie Theard and my goal is to help you find your path through the difficulties that life can bring and restore your confidence in your ability to create the life you want. I will help you build your problem-solving skills and let go of old patterns that no longer fit, allowing you to embrace life with confidence and enthusiasm. I will meet you where you are on your personal journey and facilitate a path leading you to a more fulfilling life.

I love what I do. While I have an affinity for couples work, most of the work I do is on an individual platform. I bring a varied approach to mental health and recovery from trauma. I consider our relationship to be collaborative, however, I am flexible and will take the lead at times when necessary or therapy feels "stuck". I am sensitive the to the fact that much of what you share in session, has never been shared with others and am invested in making therapy a safe space, and a place that you look forward to coming every time.

Therapy services can be challenging when you feel misunderstood culturally or struggle with developing a trustworthy therapeutic alliance. I’m experienced in working with diverse populations and providing treatment for Chronic Depression, Adjustment Disorder, Personality Disorders, Anxiety and Mood Disorders. I’m a licensed Psychotherapist with over 10 years’ experience working with adults, couples, families and children (specifically highlighting teens). I specialize in providing services for family conflict, substance abuse issues, childhood neglect, PTSD, relationship trauma, identity exploration, and emotional dysregulation.

Welcome, I am Dr. Sue Pollington. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California, Nevada, and Montana, for the past 36 years. Focusing on cliented centered treatment as each person is unique and deserves the attention and time needed to focus on attaining their goals. As as Therapist I am here for you, not the other way around. My theraputic approach with clients is based on their needs. This may call for cognative behavioral therapys, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational therapy aproaches or a host of other modalities which we discuss and decide on together. The client is the head of our treatment team.

I enjoy working with individuals (late teens and adults), couples (pre-marital, marital and post-marital) and families. It's always too soon to give up on enriching your life and improving your relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide you with the opportunity, the safe space and the quality time needed to attend to your emotional, relational and spiritual needs. My goal is to create a therapeutic alliance with you that allows you to bring me into your world where our work together will meet your needs and improve your life.

Hello and welcome! I am Juli Sims, LCSW 28368 (CA). I have been a licensed clinical social worker for over 10 years. Throughout this time, I have worked with children, adults, and families. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma, specifically childhood trauma. I am strength-based and compassionate. I do the work every day for myself, having experienced post-partum depression and anxiety. The bulk of my experience is working with women and women's issues, such as menopause, relationship issues, trauma/abuse, daily stressors, self-esteem, parenting, etc.

Hello, my name is Kristal Audoma, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is direct yet empathetic with a strength-based approach. I work with individuals ranging from children to the elderly. I specialize in treating Anxiety, Depression, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Grief and Loss, Anger Management, Feedback Informed Care, LGBTQIA, and trauma informed. My style and approach are a good fit for teens and adults who may be dealing with challenges in their lives, both personally and professionally. These challenges may manifest as anxiety, depression, guilt, and anger.

Hello! My name is Kristine Billingsley and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee. My interests are working with clients on different issues like self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couples and families relationships, etc. I work with individuals, couples, and families to work on issues that are present and collaborate with them to find ways to reach their goals.

I believe that change is always possible and it's never too late to start the process. The pandemic has impacted us all in different ways and you are not alone. I work in a collaborative, eclectic, with my clients. I provide a safe space for you to learn and practice new skills- free of judgment. If you are ready to improve your life and open to discovering new options to life's challenges, I can help. Invest in yourself and creating the life you deserve.

In therapy it’s sometimes said you must feel it- to heal it, and for couples this can be especially true. I can help you process difficult emotions together and come to a mutual understanding, grow closer as a couple, and improve communication. I can also work with you independently. For the individuals I work with, I promote improving emotional strength, independence, developing confidence, refining assertiveness, accepting responsibility and finding your direction. I can help you to take an objective look at the relationship dynamics you may be trying to navigate and see if solutions can be found that work for you.

As a family advocate, I demonstrate respect for couples and families from diverse ethnic, cultural, and spiritual/faith communities seeking culturally responsive mental health services and support. I have worked with couples, and families to achieve mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness through diverse faith/spiritual communities for more than 17 years as a lay leader/pastoral counselor. As an MFT associate, I bring a passionate commitment to creating safe spaces for health and wellness exploration that prioritizes empathy, authentic connection, and unconditional respect to client-centered therapy.

I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.

Have you put your dreams aside or hold back in expressing yourself for the fear of being a burden/shaming those around you? Feel like chasing time while you attempt to be wife, a mother,a career woman, all while trying to keep the best daughter award? Do you notice yourself using self-sacrifice as the currency to get the love you deserve? Many Filipino Women hold traditional cultural dialogues in their head that clash with the Western cultural norms. If you find yourself in a dissatisfying relationship, alone & stressed out & standing in your own way to an abundant life. I invite you to re-write your story TODAY.

Feeling overwhelmed, having relationship issues, work stress, past traumas interfearing with life, or just don't feel like yourself? I understand how Anxiety, Depression, Anger, and Post Traumatic Stress can leave you feeling alone, confused, unsafe or socially uncomfortable. Therapy can help if you find it difficult to set boundaries, manage emotions/behaviors, or even have healthy communication with others. Choosing the right therapist is important. I have over 18 years of experience that I use to tailor your therapy sessions to fit your individual needs in an interactive, compassionate, and supportive environment.