Life Coaching Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sarah Whitmore Boe
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, SUDCC, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Are your habits getting in the way of living your best
life
? Do you consider yourself a "functioning" substance user? Maybe you are ready to change but 12-step programs or rehab are not for you. My approach is
coaching
-based, and solution focused. Sessions focus on authentic self-discovery, recognizing and removing patterns that are keeping you stuck, setting realistic goals, and developing strategy to achieve them. I work well with individuals in a transition period of their lives, and with those who are motivated to make a change. I will help you develop a plan and accountability.

Shanti Deva
MA, AMFT
My intention is to create a compassionate, curious, and collaborative space for my clients to receive emotional, mental and spiritual support. Together, we can holistically acknowledge core roots of pain and consciously move towards shifting old cycles that no longer serve your highest self. My passion is to remind clients of their innate wisdom and with humility, empower you to be the narrator of your
life
. I commit to encourage and challenge you to liberate your authentic voice and remember your birthright to joy. I understand each person is a unique being and pride myself on individualizing care to meet your present needs.

Becky Sznejkowski
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" - Lao Tzu. Having the courage to work on yourself to reach your full potential does not have to happen alone. As a psychologist and cancer survivor, I've experienced physical and emotional challenges that led to positive and healthy lifestyle changes. I hope to use these experiences to help others on their journey with emotional issues, chronic medical conditions, grief,
life
transition issues, or those who want to improve nutrition and lifestyle. I hope to walk this journey with you in order to facilitate growth and healing.

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.

Deborah M Halpern
MA, MEd
I am a Certified Transformational
Life
Coach with Master's degrees in Psychology and Education. I help my clients to work through various
life
transitions: developing healthier habits, letting go of self-defeating behaviors, managing anxiety, and discovering how to create a
life
worth living! My unique gift is to help people learn the skills and practices they can use to move through fear and doubt to arrive at a place of authenticity and presence. I specialize in bringing together the body and the mind to bring my clients into a state of health, balance, and wholeness.

Arnie Horwitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am a relationship specialist. My specialty is providing communication skills and tools to create healthy relationships;healthy ways of relating based on warmth, respect, and mutual support. I have over 30 years of clinical experience as a therapist and
life
coach. I help people clarify, focus and reach their personal and professional goals.
Not accepting new clients

Laurie Lynn Koenig, Psy.D. Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
My focus is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a
life
that is worth celebrating.
Currently unable to accept clients.

Turning Leaves Recovery Life & Wellness Coaching
IMAC, CATCII, NCPLC, BS Psyc, NCIP
Verified
Verified
Join me for an intimate, interactive experience designed to be focused on your and your
life
going forward, transforming your emotional intelligence, expanding your consciousness, and generating the healthy lifestyle you desire without creating overwhelm.
It’s hard to stop drinking dieting bingeing splurging and giving away all your time and energy. I get the battle! I know the internal struggle that you wish would just stop! Because I’ve lived it! I have walked the journey. My story is more than 30 years long and is filled with languishing in control needs, trauma, chemical substance abuse, dependence, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, abandonment issues, anxiety, and so much more! My addictions were far more involved than the narrow perspective society holds; it wasn't simply chemical in nature.

Mari Dickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CYT
Verified
Verified
I also incorporate
life coaching
skills and work well with clients who are motivated to do deep work and take action to create change.
I believe that self-acceptance and self-understanding are fundamental to meaningful change and that each of us has an innate healing capacity and ability to thrive. Sometimes, unresolved memories or traumas, anxiety, depression, self-criticism, identity issues, cultural conditioning or daily stressors can stand in the way of our sense of vitality and efficacy in
life
. I provide clients with a supportive, non-judgmental space (with a bit of humor when appropriate) to process psychological distress and get to the root of what is keeping you from orienting toward more authenticity and balance.

Julian J Varela
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MS, CSCS
Verified
Verified
Specialities:
Life
Adjustments & Transitions, Depression, Anxiety,
Life Coaching
, Professional/Academic Counseling, Health Behavior & Relationships.
I'm a twenty-year veteran in the health and wellness industry, I believe that true happiness is comprised of many components: a healthy emotional state, relationships, social support, meaning and purpose, assertive communication and a healthy body. Integrating my past expertise and experiences with my practice as a therapist, I focus on the whole person with an existential and solution focused platform. My goal is to help you feel more in control of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to increase your performance in
life
, relationships and/or career while helping to navigate a more meaningful and healthier self.

Angela Knuckles
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
By searching for a therapist, you have taken an important step in improving the quality of your
life
.
Do you want to do more than survive? Maybe you want to BUILD connections? IMPROVE your relationships with others? Relieve symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Helping people to find connection, recognize their strengths, and empower them to live healthier lives is my mission. I believe in
life
-long learning and growth, and enjoy helping others re-author their stories and find new purpose in their lives. As a previous Montessori teacher, I have many years of experience working with children and their families. Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families are all welcome..
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Turning Leaves Recovery Life & Wellness Coaching
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BsPsych, IMAC, CATCIII, NCIP, NCFAC
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Join me for an intimate, interactive experience designed to be focused on your and your
life
going forward, transforming your emotional intelligence, expanding your consciousness, and generating the healthy lifestyle you desire without creating overwhelm.
It’s hard to stop drinking, dieting, bingeing, splurging, and giving away all your time and energy. I get the battle! I know the internal struggle that you wish would just stop! Because I’ve lived it! I have walked the journey. My story is more than 30 years long and is filled with languishing in control needs, trauma, chemical substance abuse, dependence, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, abandonment issues, anxiety, and so much more! My addictions were far more involved than the narrow perspective society holds; it wasn't simply chemical in nature.

Ana Cabezas
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Life
has been challenging. You're living in a state of multiple crises (both personal and global) and trying to navigate relentless responsibilities each day. You’ve endured injustices, trauma, and personal losses. You're trying to stay afloat, but sometimes you feel like you’re drowning. As Latina who's had many of these experiences, I recognize the significant impact they have on your mental health. My focus in therapy is to explore what barriers keeps you from having the quality of
life
you want. I believe that people do the best they can within the context of their lives. Support is available to guide you through this process.

Pacific Emotional Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT, MA, MS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Pacific Emotional Wellness is a group therapy practice led by Camille Johnson, and consists of several skilled therapists including Rachel Cha, Grace Peavy, Alex Seastrunk, Jessie Shorts, Audrey DeFrisco, Alexis Gibson, Julie Jennings, Debbie Whitney, Cassidy Pierce, and Téa Main. We take a deep and soulful approach to walking alongside our clients on their journey of growth and healing. Whether you are feeling stuck in the rut of
life
, dealing with grief/loss, having relationship concerns, experienced a trauma, etc., we are here for you no matter what stage of your healing journey you are in.

Julie Messer
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
Since you found me on this site I would venture to guess something is awry in your
life
...am I right? Whether you are struggling with relationships, tackling your own personal demons, or just have absolutely no idea why you don't feel like your normal self anymore we can work together to figure it out and discover solutions that work for you.

Leah DeRose
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
10 Endorsed
Verified
10 Endorsed
I work with all ages and specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety and/or depression, processing through past or current trauma and those working through
life
changes.
The heart of the work we will do together centers around supporting you to heal, work towards changing your thought process and to help you develop skills to work through challenging
life
situations. The decision to look for a therapist takes strength and courage. Therapy is a resource that promotes healing and growth; and as amazing as that is, it can also be intimidating. I use a combination of therapeutic techniques to help support you to identify and process through areas that you feel are impacted negatively. Working together, I will support you towards healing and empower and guide you to move forward in a healthier way.

Rebecca Velasquez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Anxious or burned out? Seeking greater
life
purpose rather than just getting by in
life
? Time to step into your best, most authentic self! For over 15+ years, Rebecca has treated teens & adult clients with: anxiety, college/
life
transitions, pre-postpartum issues, addiction recovery, parenting issues, etc. Rebecca is solution-focused & psychodynamic in her approach and utilize various modalities including CBT/DBT tools, mindfulness, and creative body-based approaches. Whether you are a high school/college student, career professional, parent or spouse, being an adult can often feel stressful and challenging. Rebecca can help.

Beth Belingheri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Life
is stressful and it can feel like it’s too much. Sometimes, we feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or we are having
life
transitions that seem really difficult. Maybe you are in a couplehood that feels tense, argumentative and disconnected. I work in a partnership with my clients both individuals and couples to improve their lives and mental health. What I offer is a non judgmental space where clients can express concerns, set healthy boundaries, increase coping skills and find realistic solutions to stress, anxiety and depression through gentle guidance.

Erin Lindvall
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, FAPA
Verified
Verified
I love my work as a psychotherapist, and consider it an honor and privilege to work with my clients and share in their quest for personal growth. I know that the decision to start therapy is often a difficult one. I applaud your willingness and initiative. My approach aims to engage, to inspire, and to help you imagine new possibilities. My goal is to assist you in developing tools and skills that enable you to more effectively deal with
life
and its challenges.

Marian A Willingham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you seeking a safe theraputic environment where you can resolve issues, deal with internal emotional conflicts, heal and move forward in
life
? I can help you. In my private practice, I provide my clients with real help and real hope so you can recover and discover the person you were meant to be. I have experience in providing Court Ordered Supervised Therapeutic Visitation and reporting to the Court.
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Life Coaching Therapists
What can I expect from life coaching?
Clients and coaches will typically start by identifying the problem area(s) that the client hopes to address—then, the coach will help the client brainstorm potential solutions and explore concrete techniques to help the client attain their goals. Coaching is typically short-term and focused on finding solutions in the here and now, rather than exploring a client’s past. In addition to strategies aimed at the client’s specific concerns, coaches may encourage general stress management techniques such as meditation.
Can a life coach help treat anxiety?
Because the majority of life coaches are not licensed clinicians, they are not qualified to diagnose or treat anxiety. Anyone struggling with anxiety or another mental health condition should seek help from a licensed mental health practitioner. However, some coaching clients who struggle with subclinical anxiety report that working with their coach on other problems—such as career dissatisfaction or unhealthy habits—has a positive effect on their anxiety.
Can life coaching be done online?
Yes. While life coaching often happens in person, many coaches conduct sessions over the phone or via online platforms such as Zoom or Skype. Because life coaches are not subject to local licensing regulations in the same way that therapists are, they are able to see clients who live in other locations.
How long does life coaching last?
Life coaching tends to be a shorter-term process than therapy, though it does not always unfold over a specific period of time and is instead based on the coach’s or the client’s preferences. Coaching often takes place over three to 12 months but may be shorter or longer if necessary.