Marriage Counseling Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I have over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 39471).
Welcome. I know that choosing a therapist can be hard. How can I help you? I can work within short-term and long-term frameworks, depending on your goals and expectations. I am kink-, gender-, and ENM/poly-affirming. As well as talk therapy, I use creative arts and nature-based therapy. I work with all age groups - especially with clients whose challenges include gender identity and sexuality, life transitions, alcohol and drug addiction, foster care and adoption issues, parenting, ageing, depression, anxiety, veterans and active duty military, relationships, grief, loss, and trauma.
I have over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT 39471).
Welcome. I know that choosing a therapist can be hard. How can I help you? I can work within short-term and long-term frameworks, depending on your goals and expectations. I am kink-, gender-, and ENM/poly-affirming. As well as talk therapy, I use creative arts and nature-based therapy. I work with all age groups - especially with clients whose challenges include gender identity and sexuality, life transitions, alcohol and drug addiction, foster care and adoption issues, parenting, ageing, depression, anxiety, veterans and active duty military, relationships, grief, loss, and trauma.
My name is Franni Filzen and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and credentialed art therapist.
I have worked with many different clients from all walks, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. I have worked with the military and their families, in residential treatment, hospice, correctional facilities, schools, private practice, and community mental health. I love engaging with clients that truly desire change and are motivated to do so.
My name is Franni Filzen and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and credentialed art therapist.
I have worked with many different clients from all walks, cultures, and socioeconomic statuses. I have worked with the military and their families, in residential treatment, hospice, correctional facilities, schools, private practice, and community mental health. I love engaging with clients that truly desire change and are motivated to do so.
I'm a licensed to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both in California, Nevada, and Florida.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, like you’re constantly juggling relationships, work, and internal struggles. You might want to understand yourself better, improve communication, or find balance in your life. If you're like many of my clients, you might be navigating unique challenges tied to identity, intimacy, inner conflict, or past hardships and looking for a space to feel understood and supported, gain insight into old patterns, and build tools to create meaningful change. I'm here to help you on that journey, and to support you in feeling more grounded, confident and secure.
I'm a licensed to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both in California, Nevada, and Florida.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, like you’re constantly juggling relationships, work, and internal struggles. You might want to understand yourself better, improve communication, or find balance in your life. If you're like many of my clients, you might be navigating unique challenges tied to identity, intimacy, inner conflict, or past hardships and looking for a space to feel understood and supported, gain insight into old patterns, and build tools to create meaningful change. I'm here to help you on that journey, and to support you in feeling more grounded, confident and secure.
Hi, my name is Sharleen Lal I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and want to gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.
Hi, my name is Sharleen Lal I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT).
I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and want to gain relief from symptoms, maintain or enhance daily functioning, and improve quality of life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Our first session will be a chance for us to connect and for me to understand what's been going on for you. We'll spend most of the time talking about how you've been feeling, and I'll ask questions to help me get a better sense of what might be contributing to those feelings.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Our first session will be a chance for us to connect and for me to understand what's been going on for you. We'll spend most of the time talking about how you've been feeling, and I'll ask questions to help me get a better sense of what might be contributing to those feelings.
Perhaps this has impacted your marriage.
In our work together, we will learn about the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, we will bring compassion to your pain points, and we will find ways for you to come back to yourself so you can be present for yourself and family. Our sessions will be interactive, and hope that our relationship will be part of your growth and healing.
Perhaps this has impacted your marriage.
In our work together, we will learn about the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and actions, we will bring compassion to your pain points, and we will find ways for you to come back to yourself so you can be present for yourself and family. Our sessions will be interactive, and hope that our relationship will be part of your growth and healing.
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives.
To assist my clients in processing their traumas and accessing their strengths, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Pia Melody’s Post Induction Therapy (PIT) model. These methods help clients integrate their experiences and clear the way for greater emotional regulation and positive self-regard.
I am a strength-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—one who believes we each have the inner resources we need to be successful and happy in our lives.
To assist my clients in processing their traumas and accessing their strengths, I use a variety of modalities including EMDR, Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Pia Melody’s Post Induction Therapy (PIT) model. These methods help clients integrate their experiences and clear the way for greater emotional regulation and positive self-regard.
Sky Meets Sea Child and Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
San Francisco, CA 94118
With a background in Fine Arts, teaching, and professional childcare, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University and have been working with children and their caregivers since 2014.
Through a combination of play therapy, art therapy and good old fashioned talk therapy, I meet children and their families where they are in their challenges with the goal of working together.
With a background in Fine Arts, teaching, and professional childcare, I studied Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University and have been working with children and their caregivers since 2014.
Through a combination of play therapy, art therapy and good old fashioned talk therapy, I meet children and their families where they are in their challenges with the goal of working together.
My name is Mya Painter, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience dedicated to helping folks find the preferred stories of their lives.
As an LMFT with 20+ years of experience devoted to working with folks throughout the lifespan, I help clients find the preferred stories of their lives. A collaborative, open & all-inclusive spirit is the one you will find in my therapy room, where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated and a warm & welcoming space awaits.
My name is Mya Painter, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience dedicated to helping folks find the preferred stories of their lives.
As an LMFT with 20+ years of experience devoted to working with folks throughout the lifespan, I help clients find the preferred stories of their lives. A collaborative, open & all-inclusive spirit is the one you will find in my therapy room, where change can be realized, strengths are celebrated and a warm & welcoming space awaits.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice based in Temecula, CA.
My approach to therapy always depends on the client's or couple's needs. I utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy to encourage clients to take charge of their lives. I am able to assist them in finding solutions and coping skills to enable them to feel better and live their best life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a practice based in Temecula, CA.
My approach to therapy always depends on the client's or couple's needs. I utilize interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy to encourage clients to take charge of their lives. I am able to assist them in finding solutions and coping skills to enable them to feel better and live their best life.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works with women over 18.
I received my masters in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. I am currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who currently works with women over 18.
I received my masters in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. I am currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Hello Beloved! The fact that you are here in this moment is evidence you have what it takes to create the life you deserve. My name is Fabiana Vega and I want to help you cultivate your strengths with the resources that are living inside of you. Every single person has superpowers that are unlike any other human being in the world and I want to show you how to harness that energy to heal your life.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.
Hello Beloved! The fact that you are here in this moment is evidence you have what it takes to create the life you deserve. My name is Fabiana Vega and I want to help you cultivate your strengths with the resources that are living inside of you. Every single person has superpowers that are unlike any other human being in the world and I want to show you how to harness that energy to heal your life.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who strives to make a positive impact in people's lives.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP), psychodynamic, mindfulness training, career counseling, positive psychology & solution focused problem solving to help you explore patterns, uncover positive beliefs, regain hope, and explore solutions that will help you thrive.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who strives to make a positive impact in people's lives.
I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure & response prevention (ERP), psychodynamic, mindfulness training, career counseling, positive psychology & solution focused problem solving to help you explore patterns, uncover positive beliefs, regain hope, and explore solutions that will help you thrive.
I am Anna Stosich, a highly passionate and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
I work with young to older adults with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship changes, life changes, trauma, eating disorders, and grief. I help people process difficult emotions and traumas with an integrative and holistic approach.
I am Anna Stosich, a highly passionate and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
I work with young to older adults with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship changes, life changes, trauma, eating disorders, and grief. I help people process difficult emotions and traumas with an integrative and holistic approach.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 98916) and specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.
I have been in private practice in the Bay Area since 2017 working in partnership with Developmental Pathways for Kids. Additionally, I work at Connected Kidz in San Francisco. I provide individual and family therapy, group therapy, facilitate integrated playgroups, provide parent coaching, and offer ongoing school consultations.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 98916) and specialize in providing therapeutic services to children and families affected by neurodevelopmental disorders.
I have been in private practice in the Bay Area since 2017 working in partnership with Developmental Pathways for Kids. Additionally, I work at Connected Kidz in San Francisco. I provide individual and family therapy, group therapy, facilitate integrated playgroups, provide parent coaching, and offer ongoing school consultations.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California and Utah.
I use different modalities such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, DBT to assist individual identifying presenting issues, improving symptoms, managing their daily life by utilizing coping skills.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in California and Utah.
I use different modalities such as Interpersonal Psychotherapy, TF-CBT, DBT to assist individual identifying presenting issues, improving symptoms, managing their daily life by utilizing coping skills.
My name is Crystal Carrillo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have knowledge in various therapeutic orientations such as Behavioral Modification, Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Seeking Safety.
My name is Crystal Carrillo and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I have knowledge in various therapeutic orientations such as Behavioral Modification, Family Systems Therapy, Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused, Narrative Therapy, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Seeking Safety.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University, then went on and pursued a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an Empathies on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco.
My commitment is to provide a compassionate, genuine atmosphere, which is safe and encourages emotional growth and healing. This allows one to explore deep seeded beliefs, feelings, and natural responses while providing a pathway to embrace change. I’m dedicated to supporting a positive impact on the clients I serve. I’m passionate about working with children, youth, and families.
I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Sonoma State University, then went on and pursued a master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an Empathies on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco.
My commitment is to provide a compassionate, genuine atmosphere, which is safe and encourages emotional growth and healing. This allows one to explore deep seeded beliefs, feelings, and natural responses while providing a pathway to embrace change. I’m dedicated to supporting a positive impact on the clients I serve. I’m passionate about working with children, youth, and families.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon and California.
I’m a child psychotherapist that works with parents, children, and families. You might be here because you have questions about your child’s behavior, wish for a more satisfying parent-child relationship, or are overwhelmed from the stresses of parenthood. Perhaps painful memories from your own childhood are impacting your parenting and family. Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions in the adult life, and it naturally brings up shifts in our external and internal lives. It’s my honor to support individuals, couples, families, and children through this period and beyond.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Oregon and California.
I’m a child psychotherapist that works with parents, children, and families. You might be here because you have questions about your child’s behavior, wish for a more satisfying parent-child relationship, or are overwhelmed from the stresses of parenthood. Perhaps painful memories from your own childhood are impacting your parenting and family. Becoming a parent is one of the most profound transitions in the adult life, and it naturally brings up shifts in our external and internal lives. It’s my honor to support individuals, couples, families, and children through this period and beyond.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings.
I specialize in working with pre-teens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, transition-age young adults (ages 18 - late 20s), athletes, young men, and new fathers.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with experience providing a wide range of treatments and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults in multiple clinical settings.
I specialize in working with pre-teens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, transition-age young adults (ages 18 - late 20s), athletes, young men, and new fathers.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.