Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Thrive San Luis Obispo
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
We are a queer woman-owned practice. Each of our therapists is committed to engaging in collaborative person-centered care with a focus on meeting our you where you're at to come alongside and walk this healing journey with you. We chose the name Thrive because that's what we want for you, to not just survive this life but to truly be a Thriving human. Additionally, many of our providers identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and we are committed to serving those within our community.
(805) 515-4167
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Benjamin Rea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified
Verified
Thank you for exploring my profile. To begin, I am accepting new clients during the quarantine utilizing Zoom videoconferencing, even if you are not currently living in SLO. Licensed for 15 years, my training and experience is specialized towards working with couples and families, as well as adolescent and adult men. I utilize a direct, no-nonsense approach with notable success in treating addictions, family issues, anxiety (generalized, social, panic, etc), depression, trauma, and relationship problems. I am one of the only practitioners in San Luis Obispo County who specializes in working with men and who does family therapy.
(415) 787-3932
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Cassidy Pierce
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Cassidy offers nurturing therapy to adolescents, adults, families, and couples motivated to pursue healing in their lives and relationships. Her understanding of psychotherapy draws from rewarding experiences from mentoring adolescents as a backpacking guide to serving students as a RYT-200 yoga teacher and Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor (TIYT). She's also contributed to community mental health clinics and school-based settings where she supported individuals and families experiencing distress, addiction, and complex trauma. She ultimately feels privileged to walk alongside you into deep and vulnerable spaces.
(805) 505-7487
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Dara Sheik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Dara's psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping young adults (aged 18-38) work through challenges related to this phase of life. Young adulthood is a time of great opportunities related to building satisfying relationships, careers and establishing one's own path. Along the way many get stuck in indecision, doubts and fears. For others, stress and unresolved issues can lead to mental health challenges including depression, anxiety and addictions. Expectations of parents and culture can contribute to the pressures and sense of isolation. Working collaboratively with his patients, Dara brings empathy and compassion to work.
(805) 307-7066
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Mackenzie McFarland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Mackenzie McFarland and I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in San Luis Obispo, California. I got my education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo for BA in Psychology and MS in Clinical Psychology. I have multiple years experience working with those struggling with substance use / recovery, mood disorders (Bipolar), anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, change of life phases, and trauma.
(805) 516-0579
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Not accepting new clients
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Jill Pesavento
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Do you wake up with an anxious feeling in your chest and dread starting your day? Does your anxiety limit your ability to do what you want with your life? Are you frustrated with your life and your current relationships? Do you want to feel better about who you are inside and see that translated on the outside? Most people come to me because they have been suffering with themselves for too long. You don't have to keep living a limited existence because of your anxiety, depression, or feeling bad about yourself. Call me for a free consultation.
(805) 283-6527
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Mandi jo Blake
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed professional clinician and I have worked in the field of addiction treatment for over 20 years. I have extensive experience in interventions, detox support, residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, life coaching, owning and managing sober living homes, working with the mentally ill, criminal justice system and the homeless population. I have amplified love and passion for those who suffer from the disease of addiction. I also specialize in addiction behaviors such as, gambling, pornography, sex and love addiction.
(805) 667-0831
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Not accepting new clients
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Isaac Curtiss Brandt
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Being a human is challenging. Being a human with ADHD adds extra challenges. It's easy to give up on goals, feel scattered, and that you just can't seem to tap into your potential. The good news is- some of the most common ADHD traits are resilience, persistence, and creative/outside of the box problem solving. My work focuses on helping clients better educate, empower, and embrace their understanding of their ADHD and themselves. With my approach as a therapist/coach- it is incredible how much more consistently you will begin to feel like your best self. My work is grounded in lived experiences as a fellow human with ADHD.
(805) 303-3291
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Sarah Becker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Thank you for taking the first step toward optimal health & well-being. I work with people who are ready to address an issue or an area of their life that is so intimate, they haven't shared it with anyone. Sometimes, not even with the person "closest" to them.
(805) 669-9097
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Amber Hullibarger & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Welcome! I’m an existential therapist who wants to help you free the true you. I have a passion for empowering women to feel confident, capable and connected. While exploring your past and present experiences we will learn how they interfere with who you want to be. I offer a safe space and tools to aid you through transformation. I specialize in freeing women from anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, body image, unhealthy eating habits and difficult life transitions. My approach creates a safe and open environment to help manage fears, negative self-talk, societal pressures and discover your own wishes, desires and needs.
(805) 316-7357
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Lisa Connely
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with individuals, couples and families. I believe therapy is a safe environment to promote change, healing and an opportunity to explore yourself and how you connect with others.
(805) 467-6102
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Marissa E Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Everyone can benefit from additional support and guidance, and my goal is to partner with others to assist them in reaching their optimal health and potential. I have experience working with adults and couples managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues and stress. I work to understand each individual's unique needs and identify strengths to assist in overcoming obstacles and challenges. I work to assist clients in alleviating the impact of various stressors and symptoms, by incorporating practical tools that can be used everyday.
(805) 316-7096
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Not accepting new clients
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Harvey P. Shacket, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I provide the same compassionate, insightful therapy that I have provided my patients at Huntington Hospital for the past 18 years. I help people cope with life events, and in particular help them deal with medical problems they are facing. I also help the families of clients, who have medical and psychosocial issues. I work in a warm, accepting manner, to help people cope with life's challenges. I help them find ways to make changes that assist them in meeting their life goals and finding the satisfaction life can bring.
(818) 465-5831
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Tony Clarke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have maintained a part-time private practice since 1988. Since 1990, in addition to the private practice, I work as a therapist at Community Mental Health, working with at-risk youth and their families. In my practice, I treat adolescents, adults, couples and families utilizing a Cognitve Behavioral Therapeutic approach.
(805) 272-7573
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Summer Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMFT, ATR
Verified
Verified
For anxious perfectionists, the treadmill of to-do lists and self-improvement seems to never end. Maybe you experience chronic guilt, shame, spiraling thoughts, imposter syndrome, and low confidence. Anxious perfectionism may also show up as difficulty with sleeping, boundary-setting, procrastination, and indecision. Downtime and self-care are tainted by guilt and the sense that you're never doing enough. It's exhausting & overwhelming. Anxious perfectionists are not people who already do things perfectly—they just feel like they have to. It's hard to imagine feeling unburdened, deeply rested, and unapologetically joyful.
(805) 303-8571
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Rachel Quigley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I imagine you're here seeking some support in navigating a challenging time, feeling or change in your life. Lets learn about that together. I offer you a sacred time and space to explore the elements that are leading to this current situation. I utilize a holistic, mindful and relational approach adapted to each individual who walks in including children, teens and adults. As a Somatically trained therapist, I encourage therapy to gather information from your thoughts, feelings and beliefs as well as information from you body (sensations, pain, tension, movements). I encourage self-learning, self-compassion and learning new skills.
(805) 316-7167
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Emily A. Weatherby Latta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can be so unfair and being human is incredibly difficult, yet there is also so much beauty in life to experience as well! It can be exhausting to feel like you have to put on a front and be filtered in order to do life while suffering. Learning to find a way to hold and make sense of these contradictions can be a painful, confusing and complicated process! We often view things as being “either/or” when much of life is actually "both/and." My desire is to create a safe place for you to JUST BE…unfiltered…to help process, and receive rest for your soul and mind in order to heal and live life as your best authentic self.
(805) 316-1544
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Lewis Scott Peterson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified
Verified
I became a therapist to help individuals and couples successfully navigate the difficulties of life and relationships. I provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential environment for each of my clients so that they might move towards healing and growth in their lives. My passion is to help individuals and couples find the intimacy they desire by uncovering specific patterns and obstacles to intimacy and building on their strengths so that they have the relationships they truly desire.
(805) 246-9456
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Not accepting new clients
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Bettina Hodel
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Verified
Verified
You feel anxious and depressed. You are told that you are insecure or that you are always "on the edge".
(805) 549-5067
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Not accepting new clients
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Jessica Irving
Counselor, MA, LPCC, AT-R
Verified
Verified
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.
(805) 719-7346
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?

Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the United States, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.

What type of therapist is right for me?

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

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What type of therapy is right for me?

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Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.