Adults Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

Your anxiety, depression or trauma is an integral part of your story, but doesn’t define you and doesn't need to control your life any more. Using a trauma informed, client centered approach I want to help you find relief from the noise in your head. Together, we will highlight your innate resiliencies and empower you to build up your inner strength and confidence to live your life in the present, while honoring your past and feeling hopeful about the future. In addition to providing trauma informed therapy for adults , I also have a passion for working with kids and their parents.

I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California since 2014. My style of therapy utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), but I am trained in a variety of orientations and integrate which ever is best for my client. I believe in providing a holistic approach to treatment in order to ensure overall wellbeing.

Debbie (licensed as Deborah Whitney) provides caring therapy to individuals and couples. From serving community members at a non-profit mental health agency and private practice to three decades of teaching preschool—a variety of life experience makes her a kind therapeutic partner to support children, adolescents, and adults . Beyond motherhood and postpartum issues, areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, phase of life transitions, parenting skills and relational challenges.

Do you find yourself taking care of others and putting others’ needs before your own? Are you unhappy or anxious in relationships and find yourself pulling away or fearful of being alone? Many people come to work with me due to dissatisfaction involving connection to others and themselves. Humans are social creatures, and a fundamental part of our lives is the ability to be fully alive with the people around us. However, we can sometimes find ourselves stuck in repetitive patterns that prevent us from having the life experiences and relationships we truly desire.

Hello, my legal name is Joseph but you can call me Tommy. My work as a therapist is mostly informed by Attachment Theory and I currently work with individuals ranging from young adults to seniors. As human beings, we are meant to seek connection with others. Connection with a compassionate, caring, and knowledgeable therapist is one of the best ways to develop a more secure sense of attachment to the world around you. This connection can lead to the positive, long-term change you are seeking.

The heart of my work with individual adults is to help you explore your inner emotional experience, identify negative, self-defeating beliefs and learn skills that will help you to respond, rather than react, to life situations. Our work together provides the space and guidance to develop greater self-awareness and compassion for yourself, while working through difficult issues of past and present. This approach can be helpful for anxiety and depression as well as experiencing deeper meaning in life.

Few of us make it through childhood without having experienced trauma of one form or another. Often times, the adaptations that we make in order to best survive early life challenges, lead to patterns of belief and action which get in the way of us finding freedom, happiness, and fulfillment as adolescents and adults . Every person deserves an opportunity to grow to their greatest potential. Therapy is a facilitated process of increasing awareness of obstacles to growth and supporting transformation.

I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults . I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in the following areas: forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical. I am a qualified medical examiner (QME) and POST-certified. In addition to psychological evaluations, I can assist as a neutral and independent expert witness or consultant.

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.

TeIe-therapy & In Person Sessions. I know from working with people that there is a lot of suffering out there and many people don't know where to reach out for help. Working together, I can help you navigate these challenges. I work with Adults and Professionals dealing with imposter syndrome and work stress, College students and adolescents navigating school, relationships and the future. Adolescents and Adults working through anxiety, depression, and relationships. I have additional training and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and Couples Work. Reach out to me and we can talk further about how I can help.

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.

Have daily tasks and decisions become overwhelming? Are your problems compounded by sadness, anxiety, addiction or grief? Whether struggling to cope with hardships, or trying to help others do so, I can help. In a warm and confidential setting, we will work together to clarify concerns, identify coping skills, remove barriers and navigate that fulfilling life you deserve.

I believe a key component to the therapeutic relationship is being able to create a safe space for healing to begin. I am passionate in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life changes, ADHD, trauma and substance abuse. I enjoy working with children, college students, adults and the LGBTQ+ community. I work with you to process through life challenges and support you to build skills to create empowerment and growth. As your therapist I provide a relational approach in an authentic space for you to navigate areas of discomfort and hurt, to move towards peace and healing.

My ideal clients are LGBTQI, gender variances, alcohol and addiction ,parents of children with problem behaviors, young adults and adults , deal with realities of love whomever that light might shine. I enjoy working with couples; you didn't get the manual with your relationship but it's not too late. I also love working with individuals on the path to spiritual awakening.

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.

I work from a lens that focuses on mind/body healing, recognizing early family patterns and discovering new perspectives and solutions. I utilize DBT, CBT, attachment theory, shadow work, somatic awareness and dream tending. In a safe, affirming, non-judgmental environment with a trauma focused lens, I assist my couples, young adults and adults deal with life’s challenges. I use an approach that focuses on meeting you where you are at and helping you navigate the uncharted territory.

I provide personalized therapy to adolescents, adults , and couples seeking assistance with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I also serve clients ready to focus on healthy communication and relationships. As an adoptee, I'm especially equipped to share adoption-related support. Caring and empathetic, I prioritize your trust and safety. After 20+ years raising a family and working in public relations, I was driven to pursue a role in marriage and family therapy to serve others. Beyond earning a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, I provided therapeutic services to clients in a Southern California community center.

In my work with adults , I aim to support you in developing a more wholesome connection to yourself, and a more meaningful awareness within your relationships. I feel passionate about the value of self-exploration, and learning to identify the areas in which you are searching for growth and healing. For couples and parents, I offer help in strengthening relationships by gaining a deeper understanding of each other’s experience, improving communication, mending wounds, and overcoming obstacles that stand in the way of your desired closeness.