Therapists in San Luis Obispo County, CA
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Cyndy Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Caseload is currently full. There are times when you may find life is too messy, too painful and you feel too alone with all of it. Therapy provides a time and place to share your inner struggles, fears and anxieties while receiving support, insight, perspective and new coping skills. The process allows you to heal and move forward with a stronger sense of who you've been, who you are now and who you are becoming.
Matthew Booth
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Are you noticing difficulty with low motivation, low energy, or lack of joy in your life? Are you so worried about things in your life that you find it difficult to concentrate, relax, and stay focused with daily tasks? If so it's likely that you may be struggling with either depression or anxiety. Therapy can offer you the chance to learn more effective ways of coping with your mood as well as giving you an outlet to connect deeply with another person without the threat of abandonment or judgment. If you're sick and tired of being sick and tired then I urge you to take the plunge and allow yourself the chance for lasting change.
Mary M Kunz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified
All emotions have a job - to bring something to our attention, to give us information about our world, sometimes to give us the physical energy to take action. I see my role as a therapist would be to help you better understand yourself, and when it fits to teach you tools and skills so that you can be effective in your life. I can be a guide and an ally through many challenges - these include depression and anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, caregiving, life-threatening illnesses, grief and loss. Whatever emotion or situation led you to seek help, you can use it to heal your life.
Aleksandra Marinovic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Thank you for considering me as a potential partner in your journey of healing & self-discovery. I have over 10 yrs. of clinical experience in the mental health field working primarily with adults & college-age students struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, family/relationship problems, trauma, life-transitions, personal growth, & self-acceptance. I was born and raised in Europe & am open to also working with clients who are from a wide range of countries & are experiencing difficulties in adjusting to life in the U.S. I am warm, caring, non-judgmental, & able to provide you a safe space to address today's stressors.
Anne Youngquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
“We will all struggle and fall; we will know what it means to be both brave and brokenhearted.” – Brene Brown You are taking the courageous step toward healing and I would love to accompany you in that journey whether you are an individual, couple, or family. While I have the education and 35 years of experience as a licensed therapist, I truly believe that everyone is their own expert and change and progress cannot happen without your insight. I find that, using your experience, and my training, we can find a highly effective vehicle for change.
Jamie N. Dunn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Seeking support when you’re already struggling, lost, and overwhelmed is particularly daunting. Finding a therapist who responds to your inquiry quickly and with compassion shouldn’t be an additional stressor. I am dedicated to being a trusted presence of empathy, truth, and support through this process, from start to finish. My practice is focused on helping people deeply understand their unique challenges, embrace and utilize their strengths, and begin to heal, change, and grow. I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and begin to help shape the type of relationships, passions, priorities, and life you wish for.
Anja Christie-Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Hi. Yes, I am providing video sessions. I am specializing with the young adult, college population at this time. I have been licensed for 11 years. I have worked in multiple settings with diverse clients with diverse needs. I offer a lot of experience supporting people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, relationship skills and assisting young adults as they move in to more independence.
Sarah Joy Park
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
I am down-to-earth, dynamic, warm, funny and creative. I am interested in connecting with you and finding ways to creatively support you. Let's be honest, this is an incredibly stressful, uncertain, scary time for many of us. We can all benefit from additional support. My experience is with a wide variety of presenting concerns and identities. The therapy I provide seeks to go beyond addressing symptoms, I strive to address the underlying issues that drive your distress. My aim is to support you to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
Deborah (Debbie) Whitney
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
Hello! Are you looking for a confidence booster, a sounding board, someone to listen to your story? Are you dealing with coping issues, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem? Struggling in a relationship with others or yourself? The possibility is there for relief. I offer a safe non-judgmental space to work through what is lurking and holding you back from truly living and being YOU.
Michael James Shaffran
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
As a practicing psychotherapist for over 35 years, my ideal client is someone who is genuinely interested in enriching their life psychologically, emotionally and spiritually. You have tried many solutions to no avail. As your therapist, I promise to do everything within my training and experience to improve the quality of your life and resolve problems and challenges. Together we can find ways to develop a positive psychology of wellness and wellbeing. I look forward to meeting you soon!
Heather Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Mental health challenges can feel isolating and difficult to overcome without help. It is my experience that a meaningful relationship with the right therapist can be healing and create long-lasting change. I enjoy working with people of all ages, particularly young adults dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma, or loss. I utilize a non-judgmental, empathetic approach to build a therapeutic relationship that is both encouraging and uplifting. I consider it an honor to support people during pivotal, and sometimes painful stages of their lives.
Emily A. Weatherby Latta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
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.
Cindy K Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Expectations and Boundaries are key elements to every relationship with yourself and others. If you find yourself trying the same thing over and over again, hoping for or expecting a different outcome it my have to do with unrealistic expectations or inabilities to set appropriate boundaries. Expectations, boundaries and communication issues have their roots in the past while manifesting in the present and will most likely effect the future - I'm here to help you sort it out.
Ann G Edwards-Ragone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Hello and thank you for taking the first step toward healing. Whether you are an adult looking to heal from past or recent trauma, transition or one of others life challenges, or a teen/ young person having difficulty fitting in or feeling like life is impossible to navigate, therapy can help
Mandi jo Blake
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, CADC II
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.
Nicole T Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
I have experience and enjoy working with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, life transitions, and trauma. I have also helped parents whose children are at risk of entering a higher level of care, parents who have recently reunited with their children after foster care, parents who have adopted, or parents who are struggling due to their own experience of trauma in their childhood. Everyone needs something different out of therapy but at the very least, it is my job to provide a therapeutic relationship focused on listening and connection.
Karen A Akre
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Seeking therapy is a brave and vulnerable choice. My hope is you will feel my office provides a safe haven to be your authentic self. Working together we will ensure your treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals. I will provide unconditional acceptance and support while you process through the emotions and circumstances which led you to seek out therapy.
Katy Trotta
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Stressed? Burned out? Anxious? Depressed? Overwhelmed by the world? Difficulty communicating? Feeling disconnected from your partner or yourself? The world is a crazy messy place sometimes (especially lately). Our past and current circumstances often create a difficult place to be in our thoughts and our feelings and we often can feel “stuck” in our current circumstances. Some of us carry really heavy burdens and keep on a brave face for those around us because for a lot of reasons like our jobs, roles at home, family, friends, keeping up with the Joneses, you name it!
Leonard Manzella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Anxiety, Depression and Substance Abuse have reached epidemic proportions in today's world. They have become a way of life for many, causing undue anguish and pain, and jeopardizing the well-being of millions as well as the significant relationships in their lives. For over 25 years I have been helping people find a way back to themselves and on a path to living healthier and happier lives. It would be an honor to help you.
Jennifer M Blomfield
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
"Therapy can be a place where the wonder and awe of self discovery can culminate in personal clarity, empowerment and promote a richer more fulfilling life. Living with past and present wounds, dealing with depression, anxiety, anger or addictions, or working through difficult relationships and life transitions, our lives may seem out of control when our emotions and our thinking are out of balance. As your counselor I will help you by gently guiding you in finding that balance by creating a safe and supportive environment as you develop skills to regain your mentally healthy life."
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in San Luis Obispo County are psychologists, licensed counselors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualized treatment.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Luis Obispo County then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in San Luis Obispo County then may specialize in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counseling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How to find a specialist?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in San Luis Obispo County, or Child Psychologists in San Luis Obispo County.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Luis Obispo County psychologists specializing in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like San Luis Obispo County psychologists specializing in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in San Luis Obispo County specialize in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or therapist who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
How to use my insurance?
Many therapists accept health insurance. Check to see if your insurance is covered. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the therapist.