Marriage Counseling Therapists in San Jose, CA

Hi, my name is Emmylou and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with many years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents including foster youths and adoptees providing individual, family and group therapy. Over the last 5 years, I have also had the pleasure of working with adults in both community-based and hospital settings. I have extensive experience in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, family/parent and child concerns, behavioral issues, adjustments, and parenting. My working style is interactive, authentic, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative.
Hi, my name is Emmylou and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with many years of experience working with families, children, and adolescents including foster youths and adoptees providing individual, family and group therapy. Over the last 5 years, I have also had the pleasure of working with adults in both community-based and hospital settings. I have extensive experience in the areas of trauma, depression, anxiety, family/parent and child concerns, behavioral issues, adjustments, and parenting. My working style is interactive, authentic, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and collaborative.

I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations, marriage conflicts, parenting challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
Being a parent is a hard and rewarding job! Parents often feel they have to do it on their own, with meager training or support. I can help by supplying support and resources.
I would be honored to assist you with navigating life transitions such as job relocations, marriage conflicts, parenting challenges, major life decisions or empty nest syndrome.
Being a parent is a hard and rewarding job! Parents often feel they have to do it on their own, with meager training or support. I can help by supplying support and resources.

Hello! My name is Christine Nielepko and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 78611 (also a mom of 5 kids and from a law enforcement family). I am a Bay Area native and work with clients all over CA. I graduated from Notre Dame De Namur University with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I work with my clients to increase emotional regulation, cultivate insight, and implement long lasting solutions to life's challenges. My approach focuses on relationships; with ourselves, others, and the world around us. I utilize a multidimensional approach, tailoring my methodology to each client's needs.
Hello! My name is Christine Nielepko and I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 78611 (also a mom of 5 kids and from a law enforcement family). I am a Bay Area native and work with clients all over CA. I graduated from Notre Dame De Namur University with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I work with my clients to increase emotional regulation, cultivate insight, and implement long lasting solutions to life's challenges. My approach focuses on relationships; with ourselves, others, and the world around us. I utilize a multidimensional approach, tailoring my methodology to each client's needs.

I'm licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California (MFC47803), Arizona (LMFT-15655), and Florida (MT4366).
When you’re ready to redesign your life, I’m here to support you. I care. I listen. I help. I have a deep understanding and empathy for successful individuals, business leaders and high-achievers. I offer a concierge approach to therapy, providing bespoke services to adult individuals. As a concierge client, you’ll have direct access and can communicate with me easily via my personal cell.
I'm licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California (MFC47803), Arizona (LMFT-15655), and Florida (MT4366).
When you’re ready to redesign your life, I’m here to support you. I care. I listen. I help. I have a deep understanding and empathy for successful individuals, business leaders and high-achievers. I offer a concierge approach to therapy, providing bespoke services to adult individuals. As a concierge client, you’ll have direct access and can communicate with me easily via my personal cell.

I have been licensed for 8 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I use a Strength-Based and Client-Driven Approach in therapy, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It's essential to me to offer a safe and comfortable space for all of my clients as we work together to move towards their personal goals.
I have been licensed for 8 years as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
I use a Strength-Based and Client-Driven Approach in therapy, incorporating Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It's essential to me to offer a safe and comfortable space for all of my clients as we work together to move towards their personal goals.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12 years of experience in the field.
I am naturally a very open minded individual who has always taken a non judgmental stance in my personal and professional life which has allowed me to help individuals who come from all walks of life.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 12 years of experience in the field.
I am naturally a very open minded individual who has always taken a non judgmental stance in my personal and professional life which has allowed me to help individuals who come from all walks of life.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adolescents, young adults (COLLEGE students), adults and families.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, college/life transitions, family/ marital stress and self-esteem issues. In therapy you and/or your loved one will explore life's challenges, purpose and meaning; as well as relationship enrichment and interpersonal skills in order to find healing and balance.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adolescents, young adults (COLLEGE students), adults and families.
I specialize in supporting individuals and families experiencing anxiety, depression, college/life transitions, family/ marital stress and self-esteem issues. In therapy you and/or your loved one will explore life's challenges, purpose and meaning; as well as relationship enrichment and interpersonal skills in order to find healing and balance.

I am a dually Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, gratefully serving California residents via the convenience, privacy, and affordability of Telehealth.
I am trauma-informed and have specialized in Complicated Bereavement for many years, and the primary principles of acceptance, integration, and instillation of hope that I learned through that work now inform my method of treatment of many other cognitive and emotional problems.
I am a dually Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist, gratefully serving California residents via the convenience, privacy, and affordability of Telehealth.
I am trauma-informed and have specialized in Complicated Bereavement for many years, and the primary principles of acceptance, integration, and instillation of hope that I learned through that work now inform my method of treatment of many other cognitive and emotional problems.

I also enjoy working with mothers who need support around parenting, marriage, relationships, pregnancy and postpartum.
The best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you will experience unconditional acceptance and a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings. Over the course of therapy, you will feel more confident in yourself, your decisions and build healthy coping skills. For twenty years I have helped my clients cope with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, parenting, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, relationships, communication, grief and loss, setting appropriate boundaries, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
I also enjoy working with mothers who need support around parenting, marriage, relationships, pregnancy and postpartum.
The best predictor of success in therapy is the relationship built between the client and the therapist. I create an environment where you will experience unconditional acceptance and a safe place to share your thoughts and feelings. Over the course of therapy, you will feel more confident in yourself, your decisions and build healthy coping skills. For twenty years I have helped my clients cope with a variety of issues including: depression, anxiety, parenting, divorce, affairs, eating disorders, relationships, communication, grief and loss, setting appropriate boundaries, increased self-confidence and self-esteem.

Pastoral Counselor: Pastoral Marriage and Family Counselor, & Certified Conflict Resolution Mediator, Ph
Marriage Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Divorce Prevention/Mediation, Dealing with Marital and Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, OCD: Scrupulosity OCD, Religious OCD, Sexual OCD & All Subtypes of OCD, Addiction Therapy, Partner Sexual Abuse Recovery, Being a true communicator- business, family, and friends, dealing with conflict...
Pastoral Counselor: Pastoral Marriage and Family Counselor, & Certified Conflict Resolution Mediator, Ph
Marriage Counseling, Conflict Resolution, Divorce Prevention/Mediation, Dealing with Marital and Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, OCD: Scrupulosity OCD, Religious OCD, Sexual OCD & All Subtypes of OCD, Addiction Therapy, Partner Sexual Abuse Recovery, Being a true communicator- business, family, and friends, dealing with conflict...

My name is Michael Southerland, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in the Los Angeles, CA area.
My overall approach is Rogerian therapy. This means I practice a Client-Centered approach to therapy with 3 important qualities: empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. You as the client direct the path of your therapy, not me. There will never be any judgment here.
My name is Michael Southerland, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in the Los Angeles, CA area.
My overall approach is Rogerian therapy. This means I practice a Client-Centered approach to therapy with 3 important qualities: empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard. You as the client direct the path of your therapy, not me. There will never be any judgment here.

I am a licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, with over thirty years of experience.
My goal is to help clients identify and utilize their strengths and achieve their goals. I offer a safe place for clients to face life's challenges and explore new ways of thinking and behaving. My Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and mindfulness centered practice empowers people. I incorporate the Gottman Method in couples therapy.
I am a licensed Marriage Family and Child Therapist, with over thirty years of experience.
My goal is to help clients identify and utilize their strengths and achieve their goals. I offer a safe place for clients to face life's challenges and explore new ways of thinking and behaving. My Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and mindfulness centered practice empowers people. I incorporate the Gottman Method in couples therapy.

I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues.
I provide effective, research based therapy to help you move from surviving to thriving.
If stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems are keeping you from being truly happy, it's time to do something about it.
You can't solve a problem if you don't acknowledge you have one.
With over 17 years clinical experience, I offer compassionate therapy in a collaborative and supportive environment.
If you need help with life transitions, relationship issues,parenting challenges, depression or anxiety, I can help you get the support, insight and skills you need.
I work with clients who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, marital and relationship issues.
I provide effective, research based therapy to help you move from surviving to thriving.
If stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship problems are keeping you from being truly happy, it's time to do something about it.
You can't solve a problem if you don't acknowledge you have one.
With over 17 years clinical experience, I offer compassionate therapy in a collaborative and supportive environment.
If you need help with life transitions, relationship issues,parenting challenges, depression or anxiety, I can help you get the support, insight and skills you need.

Hi there, I'm Amanda! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the States of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years, with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.
Hi there, I'm Amanda! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California and a Certified School Psychologist in the States of California and Kentucky. I have been working with a variety of client issues for over six years, with a specialty working in the school system with kids with learning disabilities and their parents. I specialize in treating teens and adults who experience grief, trauma, depression, and anxiety. I have spent many years working with the foster system and helping foster children to overcome their negative experiences.

Along with being a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am also a licensed professional clinical counselor.
My therapeutic approach centers on cultivating a strong alliance with my clients, as I believe that the foundation of effective therapy lies in the rapport we build and the sense of safety clients feel in our sessions. I place great importance on identifying and building upon my clients’ strengths, as I believe this empowers them to engage more fully in the therapeutic process. With a trauma-informed and multicultural lens, I help clients navigate and process difficult past experiences, while also acknowledging how race and ethnicity shape our perceptions of the world and influence personal growth.
Along with being a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am also a licensed professional clinical counselor.
My therapeutic approach centers on cultivating a strong alliance with my clients, as I believe that the foundation of effective therapy lies in the rapport we build and the sense of safety clients feel in our sessions. I place great importance on identifying and building upon my clients’ strengths, as I believe this empowers them to engage more fully in the therapeutic process. With a trauma-informed and multicultural lens, I help clients navigate and process difficult past experiences, while also acknowledging how race and ethnicity shape our perceptions of the world and influence personal growth.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families with better understanding their challenges and learning practical ways to overcome them.
I'm a therapist who uses various techniques and treatment modalities to mold to the needs of my clients. I also love to combine music, spirituality, religion, physical movement and mindfulness practices into my work when appropriate. I have 9 years of experience working with 12–26 year olds and love to work with parents, couples and family units as well.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples and families with better understanding their challenges and learning practical ways to overcome them.
I'm a therapist who uses various techniques and treatment modalities to mold to the needs of my clients. I also love to combine music, spirituality, religion, physical movement and mindfulness practices into my work when appropriate. I have 9 years of experience working with 12–26 year olds and love to work with parents, couples and family units as well.

Deborah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University.
Deborah’s areas of focus include anxiety and depression, stress, life transitions, including academic and career changes, relationships, trauma, and grief and loss. She is an integrationist that focuses on evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused, using a trauma-informed and positive psychology-framed approach.
Deborah is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who completed her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology at Santa Clara University.
Deborah’s areas of focus include anxiety and depression, stress, life transitions, including academic and career changes, relationships, trauma, and grief and loss. She is an integrationist that focuses on evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused, using a trauma-informed and positive psychology-framed approach.

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and I support individuals, couples, families and groups from a variety of backgrounds and communities.
I have clinical experience treating neurodevelopmental and adjustment disorders, anxiety and depression, stress and anger management, eating disorders, attachment and relational dynamics, cognitive and behavioral issues, and sexual and non-sexual concerns.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) and I support individuals, couples, families and groups from a variety of backgrounds and communities.
I have clinical experience treating neurodevelopmental and adjustment disorders, anxiety and depression, stress and anger management, eating disorders, attachment and relational dynamics, cognitive and behavioral issues, and sexual and non-sexual concerns.

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family/relational conflict, grief, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and addiction disorders. I often work with diverse populations of clients who vary in age, population, ethnicity, cultural identity, gender, sexual preference, social status, economic background, and more.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families.
I often work with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, behavioral challenges, family/relational conflict, grief, trauma, co-occurring disorders, and addiction disorders. I often work with diverse populations of clients who vary in age, population, ethnicity, cultural identity, gender, sexual preference, social status, economic background, and more.

I have a varied background in treating many concerns including trauma, marriage, intimacy issues, and mood disorders, just to name a few.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
I have a varied background in treating many concerns including trauma, marriage, intimacy issues, and mood disorders, just to name a few.
I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth. For my availability, please reach out to Octave’s team by emailing or calling.
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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.