Couples Counseling Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Emily A. Weatherby Latta
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy working with teens, adult individuals and
couples
to help navigate through a variety of issues, ranging from grief, depression, anxiety,
relationship
struggles, and self-esteem.
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.
Gino Memoli
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, RAC, MA-MFT
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Jaclyn Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
15 Endorsed
Verified
15 Endorsed
I have experience working with those who are affected by trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, life transitions, hardships and
couples
.
Painful feelings, experiences, losses, and transitions in your life and those around you can sometimes feel too overwhelming to walk through alone, my job as your therapist is to walk with you. Together we can create a path on your journey towards healing and wholeness. If you have felt deep sadness, then you also have the capacity to feel great joy. I am continually humbled by the human spirit and it's ability to seek integration and healing and I believe therapy can be one of the most powerful practices available to create transformations from the inside out.
Hannah Morrison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Together we can sort through life transitions, identity exploration, breaking generational cycles, defeating
relationship
patterns, parenting challenges, and facing painful realities of todays society.
As a therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe space to explore a deeper understanding of yourself, others and the world . With empathy and trust, I will walk alongside you as you navigate feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, self-criticism, doubt and shame. You can learn new ways to manage life stressors, gain confidence and self-compassion, advocate for your needs, and live a life that you deem meaningful and authentic to you.
Waitlist for new clients
Monique Nelson Sigler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
As a LMFT with 15 years experience, I offer individual,
couples
, and family therapy to treat relational issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss.
My passion is serving those in SLO community and promoting meaningful change and healing in the individuals I treat. I imagine you are here because something in your life has caused you pain or suffering. Achieving emotional and mental wellness is hard and uncomfortable work, but it does not have to happen alone. I honor the vulnerability and courage it takes to begin therapy. My goal is to help you discover a life of balance, authenticity, and happiness. Everyone can benefit from therapy— from children to adults.
Not accepting new clients
Kim Richards
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with adolescent and college-aged girls/women and supporting them with their evolving identities, healthy boundaries and
relationship
skills, body acceptance, and nurturing self-compassion and confidence.
My practice focuses on supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety (generalized and social), trauma, grief/loss, life transitions,
relationship
issues, stress management, and other mental health concerns. I enjoy working with teens and supporting them in navigating the unique complexities associated with this life phase. In addition, I work with families to help create bridges of communication and understanding between teens and their parents. I am a strong believer in the importance of exercise, meditation/mindfulness/yoga, social connection, and nutrition to help us reach our optimal state of well-being.
Aleksandra Marinovic
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Larry Galpert
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified
Verified
I also have extensive experience working with
couples
.
I have over 20 years of experience providing individual, couple, and group psychotherapy to adults and older teens. My orientation is eclectic, drawing from psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, gestalt, cognitive-behavioral, and internal family systems models. This means I have a variety of tools and approaches with which to help my clients understand and resolve the issues they face. Among the many issues and concerns I have helped people with are depression, substance abuse,
relationship
problems, affairs, sexual addiction, anxiety, grief, and personal growth. I am board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (the "ABPP" after my name).
Amy Liston
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 32 years of practice. I currently provide individual psychotherapy to college students and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/bereavement, family issues, peer issues,
relationship
issues and/or life transitions. I offer a personalized therapy experience in a safe and inclusive space that honors your uniqueness as an individual. My approach is strength-based and client-centered with a humanistic/existential orientation.
Emily Elrod-Black
Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
In my private practice, I work with
couples
and individuals on both
relationship
and eating issues. Healing and transformation occur when we can mindfully be with all aspects of ourselves, so learning to be with and accept yourself is central to our work together. For this reason, sessions are experiential and focus on present moment awareness. With eating, exercise, and body image clients, this work will help you find freedom from body image obsession, process the deeper issues behind your behaviors, and learn strategies to change your thinking and manage challenging emotions.
Serena Andrews
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
The people I work with include adolescents and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression,
relationship
challenges, illness, trauma or loss and grief.
As a therapist, I help people in the San Luis Obispo community navigate life changes and find balance, emotional health and mental well-being. Whether you’re facing a recent shift, past trauma, grief or loss, my goal is to provide a supportive environment for exploration and emotional healing. Additionally, I strive to build healthy relationships with my clients and equip them with self-care resources that can provide support during therapy and beyond. Therapy can offer both immediate and long-lasting results. I am also available to offer therapy to anyone in the state of California through confidential tele-therapy.
Kristin Stringfellow
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
Verified
As a therapist at Mindful Heart Counseling Center, I work with
couples
and individuals who are struggling with anxiety,
relationship
issues, and life-transitions. The stress of coping with what’s happening in your life (especially during COVID) can be overwhelming and I’m here to help you find relief and learn skills to build resilience. I strive to help my clients live mindfully and find peace in the present moment. I approach therapy from a mindfulness-based perspective, which means we focus on gathering a better understanding of our thoughts and behaviors by exploring our emotions without judgement.
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.
Julia Richardson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My name is Julia Richardson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California since January 1999. My License number is MFT35516. I work with children from age 10 and up. I also work with adolescents, adults,
couples
and families. My framework in working with individuals,
couples
and families is through a relational lens that incorporates brain science, attachment theory and mindsight. I see each (individual, couple dyad and family) as a magnificent portrait that comes to therapy when their life patterns are stuck in rigidity or chaos.
Summer Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, IMFT, ATR
Verified
Verified
I use art therapy and a blend of other techniques to restore your vibrancy and create a sustainable, loving
relationship
with yourself.
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.
The Art of Healing
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
With specialties in addiction and dual diagnosis; including depression, anxiety and trauma history, I take an integrated, holistic approach to care. The therapeutic
relationship
is one in which optimum healing is, as a result of the reciprocal bond, between the therapist and the client. One can only be open to the experience of change and improvement in their life if they feel safe. This is the therapy space that I provide in order to help shape authentic, loving and accurate self-awareness. I provide nurturance, guidance, affirmation and compassionate reflection in order to help clients feel grounded in their own decision-making.
Desiree Troxell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I work with all ages including youth, families,
couples
, college students and mature adults.
Welcome to wellness. You have taken the first step toward exploring your full potential. Embarking on a path of self discovery enables you to unearth your hopes for yourself, your relationships, and your future. Authenticity, communication, forgiveness, love and humor are essential to living a healthy life. Knowing yourself allows you to have healthier relationships with your family, friends and colleagues. I have experience helping people who are encountering grief, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, marital difficulties, life transitions, family conflict,
relationship
conflict, stress, self harm, and substance abuse.
Jennifer Hajdu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Christine Pirruccello
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PPSC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with children, adolescents and adults in areas of trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, intimate
partner
violence, child abuse and neglect, relationships, parenting, and coping skills.
Life can be very challenging, unpredictable and stressful. Feelings of worry, fear, and hopelessness may lead to a sense of confusion and isolation. Sometimes we wish there were a road map given to us to find our optimal path and guide us in the safest direction. I am here to listen and together we can explore your hopes, needs, and goals to promote an authentic acceptance of who you are. I provide a supportive, safe and non-judgmental environment for you to look into all areas of your life. Therapy can be a platform for growth, work and self discovery.
Krissy Shippey
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Research shows the best outcomes are a result of a positive
relationship
with your therapist.
As a therapist, I am passionate about walking alongside folks as they reveal their truths and vulnerabilities to themselves. I believe, and have witnessed that people are capable of long standing change with knowledge, support, and connection, and that therapy is a great place for that. You can learn new ways to manage life stressors, feel safe, gain confidence, and live a more joyful and purposeful life. I use cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and strength-based techniques, while never ignoring the human element and connection where the real change happens.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.