Couples Counseling Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
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Alex Thibeault
Psychologist, PhD, MAEd, ABSNP
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Psychologist specializing in therapy and assessment with individuals,
couples
, and groups. I incorporate research-base practices and tailor services to meet your needs. I work with professionals in a variety of sectors such as health care, technology, education, and leadership as well as veterans, parents, and students from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
David L. Christopher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you feeling confused overwhelmed or frustrated? Is your
relationship
in trouble? I provide a caring and safe setting where we can explore your feelings and discover solutions that result in lasting change. Each individual and all
couples
come to my office with their own unique set of concerns and strengths. Working together, I empower you to overcome your difficulties and use your strengths to your advantage. Our work together will be a gentle and profound process of examining what works and what does not, while developing the coping and
relationship
skills for a rich and rewarding life.
Gordon Meredith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, , MSS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Focused
Couples
Therapy & the Adlerian Healing of Early Memories work.
People often enter therapy during times of emotional pain, uncertainty or at a time when they are seeking more meaning in their lives. Each person has within them a powerful impulse toward growth and healing. I trust that impulse and trust the therapeutic
relationship
to reveal your strengths, wisdom, and the next steps to your growth and healing. There is something of value in even the most difficult circumstances. When these circumstances are approached with an openness to learning, major transformations can take place. I find that the willingness to look inside yourself is a key factor in your healing.
Dr. Michele Jensen
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Are you or someone you care about overwhelmed by your
relationship
with food? Alcohol or Drugs? Do you struggle with feeling emotions and end up reaching for 'something' in order to cope? Do your relationships seem to fall apart or always leave you unsatisfied? Wish things were different? Do you need encouragement and guidance to change? I'm here to help! I specialize in the treatment of individuals and families struggling with the damaging effects of eating disorders and addiction.
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Jennifer is a US Navy veteran specializing in depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and mood disorders with adolescents, adults, families, and
couples
. Jennifer holds a strong belief that childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a profound impact on development and one’s ability to cope with stressors, adversity, relationships, and levels of resiliency. Jennifer’s passion is to help others evolve and rise above negative experiences and become more successful at navigating life. Jennifer loves to explore individual life experiences, unique qualities, strengths, and how world views shape daily life.
Mallory Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
it is through developing a safe and comfortable
relationship
with my clients that I believe the most successful therapeutic work is done.
My passion is for people and their relationships. Eastern thought teaches us that pain is inevitable, suffering is optional; life and relationships have the ability to create struggles in everyday life that creates pain, but it is through our attitudes, behaviors, and meaning that we place ourselves in situations where we create our own suffering. By helping people find the tools to cultivate their unique skills, I believe we can find the hope and fulfillment to overcome our suffering. My focus is on individuals and
couples
as they search for connection, intimacy, love and success.
Michelle Lalouche-Kadden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I work with many different types of people bringing to each
relationship
the caring and attention needed to make psychotherapy useful, creative and most importantly help to provide a growth producing experience.
Psychotherapy is a process of exploration, discovery and growth. I work with patients who want to learn about themselves in a safe and caring environment. Whether you are in crisis, have overwhelming stress, have family of origin issues, depression/anxiety or just need support for the many issues people face today; call my office to see how I might be of help and support to you. I work from a relational and contemporary psychodynamic model of therapy, meeting the needs of each person as an individual. I use modalties such as insight/relationally oriented psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis.
Crystal Duncan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
We all experience relational trauma on some level and the healing from these experiences requires a collaborative, attuned, and safe
relationship
.
I believe we all have a deep longing and capacity to be whole and connected to ourselves and others. NeuroScientists have validated this biological need for healthy connections as well as social researchers like Dr Brene Brown who are normalizing this desire in all of us to know and be known. My training goes beyond traditional talk therapy and encompasses Somatic and Neuroscientific practice that enables people to get to the root of their disconnection so that they can feel more alive and connected to themselves. Through the practice of integrating the mind, body, and spirit we become more whole and connected.
Not accepting new clients
Kelly M Hee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CEDS
Verified
Verified
Welcome! I am an IAEDP Certified Eating Disorder Specialist that is licensed in both CA and HI. My approach to therapy comes from a humanistic standpoint, helping clients to better understand patterns that cause chaos or dysfunction in their lives. I work with those who come in to assist them in developing understanding, compassion, and knowledge around this chaos; as well as skills to overcome these difficulties. Each person's treatment, session, and therapy is individually personalized to meet your specific needs. I come from a person-centered approach, and practice mostly CBT, ACT and emphasize the therapeutic
relationship
.
Janice Graham
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You can find relief and discover more joy working collaboratively in a supportive and interactive approach. If you are looking for a therapist with extensive experience working with
couples
and individuals dealing with anxiety depression and stress reach out. If you’re struggling with relationships issues you can learn to communicate more effectively and assess what issues are creating the problems or blocks. I also enjoy working with families and helping them process old patterns and creating healthy new ones. My approach is based on a a combination of positive psychology and mindfulness for lasting change.
Not accepting new clients
April Delgadillo-Jolley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 12 years experience as a trauma and
couples
counselor helping military, veterans, and law enforcement.
You are feeling exhausted from coping with stress that you think you are handling "okay", but it just feels like groundhog day... wash. rinse. repeat. You are ready to FEEL you are handing things well. You are ready to feel relief and a sense of hope that comes from knowing "I got this!"
Aliza Ostrosky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT
Verified
Verified
Finding a therapist can be daunting, but remember, you made it this far, and it takes courage and vulnerability to seek support. Whether it’s work-life balance, stress and burnout, fertility or trying to conceive struggles, pregnancy and postpartum stress,
relationship
concerns, family conflict, anxiety, self-esteem or other emotional health issues, you are not ALONE. Life can be difficult to navigate but I have hope that together we can achieve your goals, identify your strengths and get to a point where you are living authentically and fully. BILINGUAL: Spanish & English
Roger Grossman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I specialize in
couples
therapy, addiction counseling and working with victims of trauma, emergency services and veterans.
My name is Roger Grossman I literally wrote to book on how to have a successful marriage: "Making Marriage Work: A User’s Guide To A Successful Marriage" by Roger Grossman, I Am Not The Smile and Nod Therapist. I roll up my sleeves and get in there with you. I have a great BS detector. I’ll call you on your stuff. We’ll laugh (a lot).
Not accepting new clients
Caroline Ewan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I work with a wide range of topics such as stress management,
couples
issues, anxiety and depression.
Life moves fast and sometime we can’t keep up. Sometimes we don’t feel like we can talk to others for fear of judgment. Do you feel overwhelmed? Do you withdraw and shut down when you are struggling? Do you have thoughts come at you a mile a minute? Do those same thoughts take off into uncharted territory? It’s not uncommon, and you don’t have to feel that way forever. You might not have the tools to sort out or process these emotions. Maybe you know some skills, and are unsure how to or when to use them. These are just a few reasons why people seek therapy and I provide a supportive, non-judgmental and encouraging environment.
Ann M. MacKenzie
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative psychotherapist based in North County San Diego, and have a special interest in working with adults looking for a mind-body-spirit approach. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem,
relationship
or family stress, substance abuse, or spirituality, I would love to support you.
Jenifer Kurz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life is so much better when we're connected! I am passionate about partnering with individuals,
couples
and families as they journey to wholeness and relational connection. I specialize in Emotion Focused Therapy, a therapeutic approach that focuses on attachment as I help my clients learn about themselves, their relationships and how certain behaviors and patterns impact oour relationships. Research has shown that healthy attachment is crucial to our well-being, allowing us to interact and do relationships in ways that encourage and empower us.
Dahlie Nielsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
I work with children, adolescents, adults, families and
couples
on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem, transitions, relationships, communication and parenting.
Empowering clients to recognize that pursuing therapy is a strength that reveals their courage to heal is my initial goal. I do this by creating a safe, accepting and supportive environment where I can help clients explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors that will lead to personal growth. Our therapeutic bond becomes an opportunity for clients to increase self-awareness and build on individual strengths that will lead to positive changes. I love what I do and I believe that comes across with my clients. My therapy style reflects my personality -- down to earth, warm, compassionate, humorous and at times direct.
Helena Eckerberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice with over 20 years experience. I have had extensive training in several modalities and completed a 5 year core training module in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy which incorporates aspects of cognitive behavioral, psychodynamic, physiological and relational perspectives, from an attachment based model which emphasizes the experience in psychotherapy as a healing agent. I also have extensive training in
couples
’ therapy, including issues related to sexual intimacy. I am very active in session and work collaboratively with you to help you resolve problems.
Not accepting new clients
Paula Comm
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
Hi, my name is Paula and I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I have extensive experience in management, executive coaching, addictions, co-dependency, family systems, organizational development, anxiety disorders and mood disorders. In order for change to occur, I believe its important to build a trusting
relationship
that offers support, empathy and validation for past experiences and feelings.
Sarah Vita
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I strongly believe that we all have the power within us to reach our goals and sometimes life's many challenges can fog the clarity needed to reach them. My clients and I collaborate together to develop a treatment plan that helps them to learn positive strategies to manage daily challenges and achieve long-term goals. I enjoy working with teens, adults,
couples
, and families who are struggling with life transitions, self-esteem, body image issues, communication concerns, anxiety,
relationship
issues, and depression.
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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.