Couples Counseling Therapists in Morgan Hill, CA

Difficult times in our lives offer the opportunity to grow, heal our emotional wounds, and become who we truly desire to be. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work together in uncovering the root of issues, in understanding life lessons, and in resolving long standing problems. My goal in working with families, couples , and individuals is to provide the opportunity to explore your inner feelings, thoughts, and behaviors that might be keeping you "stuck" in the problem. All the while, experiencing change and discovering long-lasting solutions, within a safe and supportive environment.

Life can be challenging in good seasons, it can be crushing if you are facing personal trials, relationship strain, or mental health challenges. I have extensive experience working with teenagers and adults through the challenges in their life, helping them find peace and regain (or attain for the first time) that sense of harmony and that things are right in them and in their relationships. If you are looking to get out of a dark place, or to tune things up, please reach out.

Diane is in private practice with offices in Petaluma and Menlo Park. She received her M.A. degree from Azusa Pacific University and specializes in anxiety, eating disorders, addictive patterns, codependency, and shame resilience. Diane is experienced in working with individuals, couples , families and groups. She has facilitated groups at Kaiser Permanente and currently enjoys leading psycho-educational groups and workshops in Northern California. Diane finds research in the areas of shame, vulnerability and empathy profoundly important in helping individuals break through barriers keeping them from living a wholehearted life.

Hi, my name is Robert Ayala and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in working with adolescents (12+), adults, & couples who are looking to obtain improved skills to better manage life's challenges. They are looking to explore their current and past relationships, stressors, & concerns and how they are prohibiting them from leading the enjoyable life they look to have. Using an eclectic mix of CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, and family systems therapy, I first want to get to know the person you are while getting a clear understanding of the person you want to become.

Married to a LEO for 30 years, I know first-hand the unique challenges these types of relationships face. In our sessions I strive to create an environment where it's safe to be authentic and take off the mask. Without safety it's almost impossible to cultivate a trusting therapeutic relationship . One in which genuine transformation can take place. I specialize in working with couples struggling with infidelity, communication issues, emotional abuse, addictions, and trauma. Helping individuals take back ownership of their lives by teaching them somatic awareness.

Are you feeling anxious? Are you having a hard time concentrating or enjoying the things you used to. Are you experiencing anxiety attacks, OCD, or depression. If you said yes to any of these, you might be experiencing an Anxiety Disorder or a Depression Disorder. I've been treating anxiety and depression successfully in private practice since 2001. I also specialize in relationship issues. Feel free to call me to make an appointment for yourself.

Does it seem like your relationship is out of balance? All you and your partner do, it seems like, is fight? Where there was a feeling of peace and harmony, now just feels like a heavy fog of uncertainty. Is there an issue of infidelity and trust has eroded. At one point you and your partner could communicate, but now you struggle to get your message across. Come in and let's talk.

In our fast paced world we face many challenges. Feelings of anxiety and overwhelm can hinder one's ability to experience joy and satisfaction in life. Being trapped in frustrating and painful patterns with one's partner can weigh on one's ability to connect and find intimacy. I can help. These past several years have been challenging for all of us. However, each person has a unique situation that they are dealing with. I would like to hear your story and work with you to identify patterns that no longer work for you in your personal life and in your relationships.

Are you living, or just existing? Do you feel like you're just going through the motions, doing whatever it takes to get through the day, only to find the next day is more of the same? Sometimes things get in the way of us really living our lives. It could be any number of things, including relationship problems, things from the past invading our thoughts, depression, anger, or addiction. Whatever it is, we find we're simply existing. Sometimes we need help moving past that. I'd like to help you get back into living your life.

I provide a compassionate, understanding, and non judgmental environment to assist others during difficult times and transitions in life throughout their life journey. I have great passion to provide support through times of loss and grief, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, divorce, as well as working with adolescents through their transitions in life. It takes great courage to reach out and allow someone else into your life to walk with you through your difficult times. I would be honored to assist with your journey with a helping hand.

Relationships aren't always easy. It seems they start out so good. You talked. You laughed. You had fun together. Everything once seemed so perfect. But now . . . you may feel you can't even talk without getting into an argument. Maybe he just did something that doesn't feel right. You perhaps feel like you're walking on eggshells all the time. What I do know is that no relationship is perfect all the time and relationships do go through seasons of stress and difficulty. It's very easy to get overwhelmed with the demands of life and relationships.

Clients usually arrive with some version of the Triple-Knot and a fractured sense of self. Their major issue is navigating their world through a lens of insecurity/anxiety/avoidance. As such, their Coping Strategies Menu is filled with numbing and distractions: alcohol, substances, electronics, etc. My task is to gain a client's trust, and help he/she unravel their Triple-Knot, and gain fulfillment or efficiency within the Self.

Hi! My name is Mel. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience working in the social work field. I believe that everyone deserves a safe and compassionate space, free from judgment, in order to focus on their personal goals.

I specialize in working with children & teens ages 2-12 for defiance, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, attachment issues, child abuse, grief & loss, and life adjustments. I provide effective, research-based counseling in a warm and inviting environment. I offer practical strategies and activities to help children and families meet their goals and improve their lives. Modalities used include Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Parent Child CARE (PC-CARE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Triple P Parenting, play therapy (directive, non-directive, and experiential), and therapeutic expressive art activities.

Are you fighting with your partner and don't know why? It just seems like every time you both try and communicate it ends up in an argument. Where once was balance between work, life, and relationship , but now there is a feeling of imbalance. Has there been infidelity and wondering if your relationship can make it through? Or it just feels like your relationship is in a rut and you don't know what to do. These are the issues my private practice is focused on, please contact me, so we can starting working on solutions today.