Female Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

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, all of our providers identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community and we are committed to serving those within our community.

Welcome! I’m an existential therapist who wants to help you free the true you. I have a passion for empowering girls and 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.

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.

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.

Aren't you tired of struggling? Do you find yourself thinking that you want more out of your life? You can have more. You were born to be, do and have anything you want: love, abundance, health, meaningful work, happy relationships! All of it! No matter how hard things might feel right now, if you have found your way to my practice, you are ready to learn the secret to a great life. After working with me for a short time, women tell me that they had no idea it would be this simple to make the shift from struggle to ease, and as they learn to practice these tools, they begin to create the incredible lives they want.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been helping people for over 30 years. I work with individuals, couples, families and groups. I am client centered, solution focused, and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. I am also bilingual in Spanish.

I know you want your child to be happy and successful and are doing your best to help him. You'd like to have less arguing and enjoy your family more. Parenting is such a hard job. It can really help to have someone with experience to look at your situation from the outside. I believe you have what it takes to improve your family relationships, but you could use a guide. Your child may need to learn how to cope with new situations. I would like to help you to bring out the strengths in yourself and your family.

**NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** **Evening and Saturday appointments available ** I specialize in building positive relationships with adults, adolescents, children, couples, and families. I take an active and collaborative role in therapy, and utilize strong skills in communication to establish your individual needs and to prepare and deliver appropriate treatment and therapy plans accordingly. I draw from many therapeutic approaches, including cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused.

We live in a world where we are constantly being told we need to do more, we need to work harder, we are not enough just as we are. This mentality is causing us to push ourselves to the point of extreme stress, anxiety and burnout. What we really need is balance, peace and a clearer vision of who we are and what we personally need to thrive. This extends beyond ourselves into our relationships. I strive to create a safe space to explore and work through your challenges and find your way to better balance.

I enjoy helping individuals and couples become their most authentic selves to promote healing in their lives. We all go through ups and downs in our lives and sometimes we need extra help coping with our struggles. I will work to provide a safe space for you to explore your unique story, identify your goals for therapy and to find solutions that work for you. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strength based and holistic in nature.

Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist serving the San Luis Obispo County area. I also provide online therapy to those residing in California. I provide counseling to a variety of individuals in a compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental environment. My approach to therapy is client-centered, collaborative, and strength-based.

You're a smart woman , consumed by stress and held back by anxiety. On the bad days, you feel like you're fighting a losing battle against yourself. You work so hard to please others at the expense of your own health and wellbeing. You desperately want to drop your mask and just be yourself, but you're terrified that if they truly knew you, they would reject you. Part of you worries that you'll be held back by anxiety, stress, and your past forever, while another part of you believes that relief and a better life are possible. You know that something needs to change.

Do you ever wonder why you have anxiety, nervous tension, mood fluctuations, an inability to concentrate, or a lack of motivation? There are reasons for symptoms such as these, some of which may be environmental, including past trauma or adverse childhood experiences, some biological or hereditary and some related to current stressors. But it is important to have an understanding of these factors, as this type of knowledge is power. In my practice, I offer supportive, compassionate counseling that encourages insight and understanding on the part of my clients, but is also solution-focused with feedback and guidance where needed.

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.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist offering evidence-based treatment for anxiety and related disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma and other stress related disorders, mood disorders, well as psychosis. My frame of work is based on CBT, including mindfulness based approach, as well as DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) to enhance distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), which is a values-based CBT focusing on willingness, commitment, and valued-action towards a meaningful, fulfilling, and vital life.

Are you struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, or having relationship problems? Or, perhaps you just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life? Together we can focus on your healing, replacing any negative patterns, and promoting a more positive future. You deserve support and guidance towards achieving your dreams. I invite you to visit my website at www.brighterlifestyle.com.

I have over 34 years of experience working with a wide range of client concerns. I strongly believe in collaboration with other health and wellness professionals so that you can meet your mental health needs as quickly as possible. I see myself as a guide in your process of meeting your personal needs.

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.

Are you caught in an emotional storm? Are you flooded with anxieties for the future and traumas from the past? You are not alone. I work with adolescents, teens and young adults searching for a way out of the chaotic cycles of depression, anxiety, mood swings, addiction, trauma, and loss. I offer a safe, genuine space of understanding, solace, and support. Let's remove the pressures, distractions, and expectations that burden you so you can see and hear yourself clearly. Together, we'll find clarity in the chaos so you can calmly and confidently make decisions that add value to your life.