Couples Counseling Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
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Georgia Meyer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is about a
relationship
. It's about your
relationship
to yourself and finding ways to move out of stuck places. I want to get to know you and help you know yourself better. I'd like to help you find some tools to help yourself. Non-judgment, awareness, acceptance and willingness are characteristics I'd like to help you develop. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, divorce, work stress, trauma and codependency. Creating a safe space for you to look at your issues is my goal.

M Patricia Graef
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Whatever is troubling you, anxiety or depression, a personal crisis or loss, difficulties with a
partner
or concern about a child's behavior - relief is possible. I work with individuals, children, teens, adults,
couples
and families, and treat a wide range of the human experience, including anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, panic attacks, borderline personality disorder, bi-polar conditions and anger management. My approach is character analytic which offers an opportunity for clients to experience a wider range of feelings, resulting in more energy and an ability to move through life's difficulties and experience life's pleasures.

Emilee Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I’m passionate about working with adults to support wellness and healing. My goal is to be effective and authentic as I offer space to reflect on your past and present, as well as explore the different parts of yourself in order to grow toward the future that you want. I believe that every person has the capacity for healing and growth and its my job to be your %100
partner
in your process. I often offer an internal focus in the therapeutic process as I have seen it can provide a very impactful experience for clients.
Not accepting new clients

Marcia J. Gomez LCSW, Certified Gottman Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work exclusively with
couples
and families. I am a Senior Certified Gottman
Couples
Therapist and a consultant for professionals that are learning how to use the Gottman method. I offer
couples
a complete assessment of their
relationship
and research-based tools to change the way the couple moves through time together. Currently, I am only working with
couples
doing intensive treatment; it consists in a 4-hour assessment the first day and two days of treatment of 6 to 8 hours each. If the couple lives in the area, we can work on sections of 4 hours per day as needed.

James Badiner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I work with older adolescents and adults who are facing difficulties in their life; are in a transition; and/or are having
relationship
problems. An overarching goal in my work with clients is to help them strengthen their coping skills and create a more meaningful life.

Kristine Straub Drawsky
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Relationship
is regulation dependent. Do you suffer from chronic dysregulation? Do you need support with healthy, connected
relationship
? I can help you find the peace that you long for. I can assist you in giving and receiving the love that gets pushed away, due to dysregulation and pain. I am adopted. I am an adoptive parent, as well as a step parent. I both live and work with intensive treatment special needs children and families. Childhood developmental complex trauma hits hard; relationships need regulated individuals to be safe and enjoyable. Learning to calm down, be mindful, and enjoy life takes practice and skill.

Hannah Caratti
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I also specialize in health and career issues,
relationship
issues, spirituality and self-care.
No matter how challenging life may be, I believe it is possible to move forward, to heal from a painful past, to navigate transitions, and to find healing and healthy relationships. I am here to support you in this process in a warm, empathic and collaborative way. I draw on my background in counseling psychology, meditation and somatics as I work with clients from all walks of life.
Not accepting new clients

Edward A Biery
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working with individuals and
couples
who desire more vitality, depth and richness in their lives and relationships. My work focuses on helping you liberate your unique self by working with patterns that keep you stuck or suffering; and then to transform these patterns by evoking a deep embodied presence in you. We will work collaboratively in a supportive, empathic environment using imagination and creativity to help you deeply be yourself and experience your life in new ways! In
couples
, working on these individual patterns together can transform the
relationship
.
Waitlist for new clients

Mimi Zatuchni Knop
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
Verified
Beyond theory, though, is you and me and our trusted
relationship
.
Managing life's stressors can be lonely, difficult and feel impossible sometimes. Progressing at your pace, we’ll develop a deeper understanding of your strengths as well as the obstacles and challenges you face. We can then co-create highly customized tools and strategies that you will want to use because they are meaningful to you. This approach allows you to increase awareness of what’s going on for you and allows you to begin your path for real change and positive growth in all areas of your life; school, career, relationships - including the one you have with yourself.

Ayne Shore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you getting the love and respect that you deserve? Are you suffering from low self esteem which is reflected in your inability to have a nurturing, loving
relationship
? Do you wish you could stop repeating the same patterns in spite of all the work you have done on yourself? Do you wish you were stronger and more resilient? Would you like to develop the capacity to experience more joy and wellbeing?

Dr. Loi Medvin
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Couples
, individuals & group are welcomed.
We all need help sometimes - and I believe it's a sign of strength to reach out for support when you need it. If you are feeling anxious or angry, have difficulty navigating relationships, are feeling unhappy in work, or want help integrating a transformational experience, and appreciate a therapist who is authentic and collaborative, then you've come to the right place. With me you'll learn practical strategies to manage your emotions, change your patterns and increase your overall functioning, leaving you feeling empowered.
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Kevin Krage
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I enjoy working with teens, LGBTQ clients, and
couples
of all kinds.
Have you ever felt that thriving in life is a monumental task? You’re not alone. The central goal of psychotherapy is to alleviate symptoms, and I want not only to address them, but also to help you transcend them, so that you can truly thrive in your relationships with others and (more importantly) with yourself. Whether you and your
partner
are struggling, or you’re struggling on your own, here is my commitment to you: you know longer have to suffer alone. I am here for you. I want to help you discover what you want and how to work toward it. I will support your return to joy, resiliency and wisdom to handle life’s challenges

Maria Avina
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I provide quality mental health care for diverse populations. As a mental health therapist, I assist many by providing bilingual and bicultural therapy, consultation, coaching, workshops, presentations and more. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, youth and families in Sonoma County and beyond. I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, depression,
relationship
problems, life transitions, work/career changes, intergenerational trauma, the acculturation process and dealing with everyday stressors. I work with adults, children, and families, and have experience with diverse populations including BIPOC.
Waitlist for new clients

Tara K Farrell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with folks who are LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous, and/or kinky. I am dedicated to supporting folks in developing a healthy
relationship
with consent and boundaries; empowering folks to step fully into living a life in which they can identify their desires and have them met. I believe you are the expert of your own experience and my role is to create a container for you/us to explore within, and to support you in the processing of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, allowing you to move toward your goals. I strive to employ a trauma-informed lens with a dedication to anti-racist and anti-oppression practices

Ann Parsons
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I specialize in
relationship
issues, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.
Are you ready to change your life and not sure how to start? Would you like to learn how to break patterns that leave you feeling anxious, angry, or depressed? I welcome the opportunity to guide you through an understanding of triggers and patterns that keep you from fully connecting with yourself and others.
I encourage individuals to tap into their inherent wisdom instead of their self-critic to find the compassion and strength to make changes. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help people heal, gain greater self-awareness, and learn practical tools for improving their lives.
Waitlist for new clients

Sean Rosas
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Over the years, I have assisted clients with depression, anxiety, stress, substance abuse, sexuality,
relationship
issues, and grief, and I have experience facilitating LGBTQ, HIV/AIDS, and substance support groups.
Is there something in your life that you want to change but are uncertain how to begin? I’m here to help. My goal is to help you get what you need by actively listening and providing you with the skills and tools to overcome your obstacles and make that change. Because every person is different, I offer a person-centered approach to exploring and tackling the unique challenges you’re experiencing. As an openly gay parent in a loving long-term interracial marriage, I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for you to process and work through issues.

Beverly Vistara Benoit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I provide guidance towards building trust and balance, by forming a growing alliance with you. Together, we find a pathway to renew your mind/body/spirit connection. We access your inner resources, to create a unified sense of self. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, fear, isolation, anger, trauma, we pay attention to these signals. We meet vulnerability with a gentle rhythm, so the heart can release these emotions. Our intent is to nurture a
relationship
to yourself, based on self acceptance, honor and respect. Our focus is to create a feeling of safety within yourself, security in the world, and an opening to wholeness.

Holly Prichard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
Verified
Are you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Is your life not working as well as you would like? Are you feeling stressed or experiencing negative
relationship
patterns? I can help. Sometimes clients know exactly what they need, and sometimes it isn't clear. Together we will identify your goals and priorities and then I can help create a clear path to healing. My desire is to provide a place where clients can share freely and be true to themselves.
Not accepting new clients

Gilda Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My early training as an artist, art therapist and body therapist as well as my spiritual practice of more than fifty years, informs my work as a psychotherapist with individuals,
couples
and groups. I work with a range of issues, having integrated many models of therapy. The core of my work is the
relationship
that the client and I co-create together. When a client feels seen, heard, received and respected, a container of trust and safety is created. This process is essential for clients to explore the issues that bring them to therapy and to do the inner work of healing.

Lawrence Stephen Peltz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MS, MEd, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Areas of specialization: Coping skills, individual and
relationship
concerns, life transitions and the range of addictions.
Psychotherapy is about freedom: Freedom from suffering, freedom to improve what is working poorly in one's life and freedom to develop as an authentic human being. It's also about exploration within a
relationship
where safety and trust are established; feelings are honored; pain is healed. My commitment is to listen carefully, provide support, understand your concerns, help you to gain insight and guide you to identify available options while respecting your right to make your own choices. My style: Engaged and interactive. Capacity for empathy: Substantial. Methodology is always matched to individual, couple and family needs.
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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.