Couples Counseling Therapists in Monterey, CA
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Hailey Kohler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you a military family member or service member? Perhaps you are at your first or tenth duty station, and life isn't aligning with your ideal vision. Deployment, moves, marriage and parenting are uniquely challenged in this lifestyle. I am a therapist with a personal understanding of how this can impact individuals and
couples
. My second passion as a therapist is to support those suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I am trained and have experience with Exposure Response Prevention Therapy. I have experience across different subtypes and create treatment specific to present obsessions.

Pamela M Hughes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Searching for a therapist? I offer counseling services to individuals,
couples
, and families. I use evidence based counseling techniques with a personable approach to help you make changes in your life. I am easy to talk to and have a passion for helping others.

WilliamReeseTherapy.com
Psychologist, PhD, MSCP
Verified
Verified
My Treatment specialization includes: Therapy for Depression, Anxiety,
Couples
, Family Counseling, Parenting Support, Grief Counseling, Career issues, Stress Management, Addiction & Recovery, Conflict Resolution.
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. 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 and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, I'll meet you FREE online for our First Interview!
Not accepting new clients

Emily C. Julian
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
I am a licensed psychologist experienced in working with adolescents and adults. I create an empathic, collaborative, encouraging environment that allows people to explore their identity and relationships to live a more fulfilling life. I build a therapeutic
relationship
on mutual respect and support people in using their strengths to overcome challenges. I believe that discovering and developing a sense of purpose is an important part of the healing process.

Dr. Mitch and Lisa Private Couples Workshops
PsyD, MSW
Relationships in Crisis: We Have Four to Six Private
Couples
/Marriage Workshops & Individual Sessions, in order to Rapidly Accelerate Your Healing & Your Communication Process (Traditional 45 min. session Does Not Work). During these 4 to 6 weeks, we will see both of you Together & Individually, as well as Help each of you Learn the Art of Empathy, Sensitivity & Compassion. These Workshops are Informative & Powerful, in order to Accelerate the Healing Process & Stop any further Damage from Occurring. In Addition, Our Success RATE is 85% of Our
Couples
that have Successfully Completed Our
Couples
Workshops or Alcohol Treatment.
Not accepting new clients

Brenda Lang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Having made major life and career changes myself(from CPA to MFT)gives me a unique ability to help clients who have emotional issues related to financial, career or life transition issues. I have also worked as a middle school counselor, which helps me in working with teens and families. My clinical areas of expertise include issues related to relationships and communication, career counseling, employment, education and money or life transition. I also work with depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss. I work with individuals,
couples
, families and adolescents.

Miranda Wilson
MSW
Changing your
relationship
with stress changes your life.
Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed? Does something in life feel out of balance? Whether it’s chronic stress, change, caregiving, illness or loss, you CAN create a life that feels calmer and more balanced. I am a social worker who works on areas such as coping skills, communication, boundaries, self awareness, relationships and emotions. I teach people how to turn off their stress response. We look at how stress affects you physically and emotionally to create your personalized stress care plan. I provide medical care management for patients and caregivers, and help people access benefits and care.

Anna Vargas
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Anna Vargas. I'm a graduate of Loyola Marymount University. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Clinical Art Therapy. My focus is to help clients tap into their inner Superhero so they can conquer obstacles that come their way, whether it be stress, life transitions,
relationship
issues, working through family of origin, or trauma. Adults, Young adults, families, and Women's issues have been a focus in my practice, life transition, menopause issues,
Relationship
issues, anxiety, depression, stress.

Mark F. Schwartz
Marriage & Family Therapist, Sc, D
Verified
Verified
With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1)
couples
, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight

Sonya Ekstrom
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Verified
I support people whose lives are impacted by unresolved emotional pain and past trauma, in the service of creating possibilities for a more expansive and soul-filled present and future. Anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-doubt,
relationship
difficulties, questions of identity, spirituality, loneliness, addiction, grief and loss – no struggle is too big or too small to bring to therapy. Life is challenging in a multiplicity of ways, and therapy is a space where you can be seen, heard, and received unconditionally, facilitating the surfacing of deep truths and possibilities.

Joshua Lederach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
My goal is to create a safe environment that helps form a strong
relationship
and addresses any current symptoms.
I work with a wide variety of people with varying mental health conditions. With individuals, I work with people experiencing effects of trauma, anxiety, phase of life changes, men's topics, depression, and anyone who is interested in deeper self reflection and understanding of self. With
couples
, I work with people struggling with communication, attuning and understanding one another, affairs/infidelity, sex and sexuality, and pre-marital counseling. If you are searching for relief from current symptoms and are seeking a deeper understanding of your self or your
partner
then I can help.
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David E Blasband
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
from UCLA, I have worked in different settings with a diverse group of clients and concerns, including depression, loss and grief, anxiety,
relationship
issues, sexual identity/orientation, and difficult life transitions.
I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together to develop goals and treatment plans.

Lani Chin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid
relationship
with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental
relationship
where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.

Therapy Lab Monterey
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Common goals include depression, anxiety, stress,
relationship
problems, insomnia, parenting, child anxiety, and self-esteem.
Therapy Lab offers individual teletherapy that's based on a plan. Visit our website (therapylab.com) to explore a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress (anxiety,
relationship
problems, work stress) so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.

Lori Galperin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW
Verified
Verified
Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and
couples
around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.
Not accepting new clients

Julia Smith
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified
Verified
I offer services through Telehealth for individuals and
couples
in California, Missouri, New Mexico, and Michigan. In my work, I provide the skills and climate to harness an expanse of awareness, acceptance, and regard for resolution and development. My expertise covers the resolution of issues associated with anxiety, mood, relationships, attention deficit disorder, life changes, codependence, advancing years, and the military.

Dr. Sean Senechal
PhD, MA, Prof
Are you experiencing challenges that make life hard and impact your achieving your goals? Are you wanting to improve: life transitions (career, academic,
partner
, sexuality, gender); anxiety, depression, organization, attention, learning; social,
relationship
, communication and bonding with people or your animals (see book: Dogs Can Sign, Too)? Are you a person with neuro, sexuality, or gender diversity and dealing with personal or social issues? With skills, information, & support if you are open to face, overcome, and meet these challenges contact me to start your growth journey.

Arayeh Norouzi
PhD
I help you understand the underlying reasons for your emotional triggers, teach you practical tools to create a life you deserve on a daily basis, and be your accountability
partner
along the journey.
Greetings with love! I'm Dr. Arayeh! I have a Ph.D. in psychology with a focus on mindfulness. I'm a certified transformational coach and speaker in personal healing, relationships, conscious parenting, corporate mindfulness training, and an international bestselling co-author. I help you transform anger, overwhelm, and other low-vibration habits, so you can live from the place of love and joy instead of lack and fear and build harmonious relationships within yourself and with your loved ones. I do believe joy is our birthright, and we can learn how to claim it.

Rebel Hearts Counseling, Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC
Verified
Verified
In individual sessions, we will give voice to recovery issues, anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, grief and loss, co-dependency issues that do not support your ideal self.
I currently have openings for morning and some mid afternoon. I love helping client's overcome obstacles, challenge their old beliefs, help open paths to change their life. some clients have therapy to expand their coping skills and use session to have a place of safety to speak about trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. I can offer a safe place to be seen, felt, and heard. Ask yourself, "Where did your voice go?" Let’s get to root of issues, that has kept you silenced, and let’s find solutions that can create change, support healing, and gained knowledge for a healthier lifestyle. Give me a call and let talk.

Saralinda Subbiondo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My approach is generally solution-focused, and based on the premise that it's easier to make changes based on our strengths than our deficits. My style is down-to-earth, friendly, and collaborative. There is no problem too big that we can’t resolve together in a collaborative style. I build a therapeutic
relationship
on mutual respect and support people in using their strengths to overcome challenges. I very much enjoy my work and consider it an honor to be invited into the lives of the people with whom I work.
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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.