Couples Counseling Therapists in Lafayette, CA
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Debbie Halliday
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, SEP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, or stressed, or just not like yourself? Are you feeling frustrated in your relationships? Sometimes messages or experiences from the past, faulty beliefs, or challenging relationships keep us stuck and out of touch with our well- being.
Couples
are helped when each has an opportunity to feel heard, and when early attachment styles and emotions underlying the problem can be better understood.
Not accepting new clients
Emy Zettner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My practice is founded on a strong, collaborative, and respectful
relationship
with clients.
Therapy offers potential for healing and opportunity for growth, and I am passionate about supporting clients through this process. I work with individuals,
couples
, and families in a variety of practice areas including anxiety, depression, relational conflict, identity development, and life transitions. I believe that each person has a unique story and carries valuable potential that is waiting to be unlocked and refined. I guide clients toward developing the personal strength and balance needed to meet life’s challenges, and I empower clients to live authentic, purposeful, and connected lives. I help clients uncover patterns that they seek to change and work with them to find new, creative solutions for moving forward to achieve their goals. As a former educator, I have extensive experience working with children and adolescents. I understand the challenges that both children and parents face in today’s world and how these affect family dynamics. Since relational interactions are important to mental and emotional health, I work with clients on developing positive communication skills in order to experience more fulfilling and harmonious relationships in all areas of life.
Celine R.W. of Thea Integrative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with teens,
couples
, and adults within the LGBTQIA+ community, and gender nonconforming, trans, polyamorous, and those who identify as kinky/sexually expansive.
You have the power to harness your unique experiences and strengths to truly thrive, and I can show you how. Hi, my name is Celine, and I will support your in-depth self learning to embrace the joy of your individuality. Taking a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, I will meet you in your stage of healing to empower you to integrate and understand your formative life experiences. If you feel that your lifestyle or mental health is not matching who you would like to become, I can guide you there. Together, we will make a plan to help you imagine and achieve your most Authentic Self and live a fulfilling life.
Georgie Abel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Trauma and other difficult experiences can impact the way we view our relationships, the world, and ourselves. I support clients in processing traumatic experiences, identifying triggers, and reclaiming their sense of safety and joy. I work with teens, adults,
couples
/relationships, and families of all kinds. I welcome and affirm non-traditional family structures (donor, adoption, foster, blended families), members of LGBTQ+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and people who have had negative experiences with therapy in the past.
Julia Brochstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The therapeutic
relationship
is a powerful tool in healing and personal growth.
As your psychotherapist, I am here to listen, and offer compassionate support. My style is warm, direct, and strives to be culturally sensitive. While the majority of my practice focuses on recovery from disordered eating and improving one's
relationship
with food and body, I also work to help persons who struggle to cope with trauma, anxiety, or depressed mood. In your course of treatment we can navigate issues such as low self-esteem, body image distress, and disordered eating behaviors.
Lisa Cohen Bennett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, teacher, mother and trauma specialist, I enjoy working with teens, young adults, adults and
couples
who are trying to feel better. If you are wanting to stop the challenging patterns in your life, we may be a good fit. If you are wanting to find (or re-find) the joy in life, we may be a good fit. If you are wondering how your history may be affecting your current life, we may be a good fit. If you are looking for a psychotherapist who will help you help yourself, we may be a good fit. You and I will develop a warm, accepting, compassionate environment where we work to establish hope. Give it a try!
Not accepting new clients
Peggie Lee LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Together, we can work on any of the following issues: Anxiety and Depression, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Family and
Relationship
Conflicts, Work and Career Challenges, Anger Management, and Stress Management.
As a clinical social worker, I have an eclectic approach to treatment. I help you examine your life experience holistically. I walk beside you in treatment, support you in your endeavors, and cheer you on towards wellness. My therapeutic approach and compassion are rooted in my past work with the homeless population, foster youth, the severe and persistently mental ill, and survivors of rape, domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. After receiving an M.S.W. from the University of Southern California, I practiced in the Los Angeles and San Francisco area.
Marguerite Stagg
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I offer treatment for both individuals and
couples
, primarily addressing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relational issues, family conflict, life transitions and health issues. I focus on the comprehensive picture of each person’s circumstance in order to bring about change that is sustainable and lasting for you. I will work with you in a collaborative manner, discovering your strengths in order to build upon the tools and skills that you already have to work towards your objectives.
Waitlist for new clients
Chelsie Crilly
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Healing happens in a authentic, warm, and safe therapeutic
relationship
.
I specialize in working with ADHD, HSP, and ASD. Being in our bodies- and being in our world- can be very difficult. This is especially true when when you're a highly sensitive person. My typical client often hears "you're being too much" while also dreading the feeling of not "being enough". I'm here to take a deep dive into what's making you feel like "too much" and highlight the ways you are "just enough for the right people". Typically, my client's goals are to live more comfortably in their sensitive skin, find liberation from shame, and better manage depression and anxiety.
Julie Weigel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Although I work with a variety of clients, my primary speciality is children (and their parents) who struggle with behavioral and/or emotional problems, using playful and positive means to help them with anger management, expression of feelings, and relationships with friends and family. I always welcome the opportunity to work with parents, families and
couples
under stress. Let's face it: aren't we all? No situation is beyond hope; my clients leave our sessions with real insight and tools with which to move beyond their troubling issues.
Yaye Diallo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Overall, My approach is to focus on individuals,
couples
, and/ or families' immediate needs, while building rapport with each individual and creating a safe place for clients to explore and heal.
Hello Healers, Life is not always easy, we have good days and bad days; however, we try our best to push through despite the hurdles we may be facing. Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and/or life stressors can be intense; however, identifying these concerns and working on them step by step can be extremely beneficial for one's life.
Angela Ristow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with adults who are managing change and transitions, depression/anxiety,
relationship
concerns including divorce, women’s issues, parenting support, and grief/loss.
Kip Charles Leake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling stuck? Cynical about relationships? Anxious? Troubled by anger? Confused? Overwhelmed? By building on the power of the therapeutic
relationship
, I encourage self-discovery, authenticity, and offer coping skills that help people work through these challenges. use a personally tailored approach designed to promote clarity, insight, and growth. Let's find your blindspots. My special interests are: EMDR for trauma; life transitions such as aging, grief, divorce, and retirement. It's time to break old habits and get off of automatic pilot! "An unexamined life is not worth living." --Socrates
Pamela Rudd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals and
couples
from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. In the last twenty years, I have coached corporate executives, consulted with physicians, and worked with adolescents and adults in individual and family therapy.
Cynthia Mansur, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you tired of emotional pain? Whether you're upset about problems in your
relationship
, unhappy about a breakup or divorce, feeling depressed or anxious, or are dealing with other life challenges, my goal is to help you reclaim the happiness you deserve and make lasting changes in your life. My style is solution-focused and interactive, and I will make every effort to get to the heart of the matter so you can start feeling better right away. I work with individuals and
couples
, and have extensive experience in
relationship
counseling and in treating depression, anxiety, and a variety of other difficulties that you may be facing.
Sybil Lockhart
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
As a teacher, caregiver, mentor, and counselor, I have helped people of all ages through many difficult and exciting life changes including trauma, disability, addiction, struggles in primary relationships, early parenthood, family conflict, caregiving, exploration of gender and sexuality, and more. I especially love working with
couples
, families, and people who feel out of place, whether you are 8, 18, or 80 years old. I am deeply committed to social justice and honoring the differences that make us who we are.
David Millen - TheraThrive Therapy and Assessment
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I believe forming a strong therapeutic
relationship
is key for therapy to be successful. I believe that empowerment is an essential part of the therapeutic experience of every client. That is why I use an integrative approach, which essentially means that I draw from many clinical modalities to provide you with specific tools to help you (or your child) meet your goals. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults,
couples
, families, and also enjoy providing parent consultation/coaching support.
Patsy Mickens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified
Verified
I am a Level III AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) therapist, and a Level I PACT therapist for
couples
.
Using a warm, open, non-judgmental and direct approach, I support my clients in connecting with their feelings (not just thoughts), and from there, what will be healing and right for them, in all aspects of their lives. I specialize in adults and
couples
(all sexual orientations; all types of relationships). My goal for you is not only to reap the benefits of feeling better because your depression has lifted or your anxiety has quelled, but to connect with yourself in such a way that you feel empowered to live the life you choose.
Lynn Davilla Shields
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work with individuals,
couples
and families that are ready for help and wanting to make a change in their life. For almost 30years I've treated depression, anxiety, eating disorders,
relationship
problems, as well as difficulties stemming from past abuse or trauma. My philosophy about therapy is not one size fits all. I have been trained in Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Family Systems as well as other methods of therapy; and I draw on whatever techniques and methods work best for each unique individual or individuals with whom I'm working.
Mikhael Fuller
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I offer an empathetic base that supports a collaborative
relationship
aimed at building a deep understanding of the self, those around you, and that enhances your agency in life.
My practice is Telehealth (video/phone) only and involves supporting teens, adults, and families. I find great fulfillment in supporting clients through developmental transition periods. In supporting minors, I provide guidance to parents through collaborative consultation. From anxiety to trauma, depression to communication issues, anger to adoption, and anything in-between, I provide support to clients seeking to cope with and grow from a number of 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.