Couples Counseling Therapists in Solana Beach, CA
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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.

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.

Nikoo Z Sadatrafiei
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm specialized in treating behavioral and mental health issues with individuals,
couples
, and families which arise from life transitions, conflicts in relationships, parenting, child/adolescence behavioral issues, and mental illnesses. I have extensive experience on treating trauma, grief, domestic violence, and communication. As a Licensed Advanced Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LAADC) I help individuals with their dual diagnosis. I am specialized in EMDR and hypnotherapy to facilitate change in perception. I'm certified in Gambling Disorder from the Office of Problem Gambling (CalGETS).

Louisa Triandis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified
Verified
I offer counseling/coaching to children, teens, families,
couples
and adults.
Welcome! We all want to live life as our best selves, but that can be especially challenging during difficult times. I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and
couples
build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I also utilize art therapy, Brainspotting (a brain based therapy that helps clients identify, process and release emotional and physical pain) and the Nurtured Heart Approach (a
relationship
based model that helps people focus on their successes rather than their failures, thereby increasing their Inner Wealth.)

Kim Ajlouny
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking therapy is a wonderful gift to give your self! I will assist you in identifying unhealthy patterns that are obstacles to having a satisfying and productive life. Do you continually self-sabotage, repeat unhealthy
relationship
patterns or struggle with boundaries and self-worth? I believe the key is tapping into one's original self-love that may be long-buried or difficult to recognize. Let me help you be your best, authentic self.

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.

Patricia Scheldrup
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have also assisted people struggling with various life transitions, family/
relationship
issues, grief and chronic pain.
Hi, I'm Patricia Scheldrup, LCSW. Welcome to Conscious Counseling, where everyday reality and higher states of consciousness meet. Healing through holistic care: mind, body and spirit. Like the lotus flower, you too have likely survived harsh conditions, only to rise again. I will honor your resiliency, accentuate your strengths and help you build new pathways to calm. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience. I provide teletherapy services to adults throughout California and Texas.

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.
Not accepting new clients

Michael Durrigan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with individuals,
couples
, families, and am very effective with adolescents and people working in the stressful world of business or hi tech, as well as active military service members and veterans.
Choosing a therapist can be challenging and confusing and one might ask, what does therapy involve? From my experience Therapy involves developing a very special
relationship
between a professionally licensed practitioner called a therapist and one or more people seeking to collaboratively define and achieve constructive change. Therapy on my behalf will involve empathy, genuineness, and mindful acceptance while we collaboratively establish therapeutic changes / goals you feel are both desired and are ready to achieve.

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).
Waitlist for new clients

Linda S. Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed
relationship
but don't know how? With 20+ years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and children that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.

Kenneth Fried
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
A graduate of UCLA and Pepperdine, Ken has a special interest in the mind-body connection and the
relationship
between our thoughts and emotions and our physical and spiritual sense of well-being.
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 30 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater enjoyment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of self-acceptance, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!

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.

Anjou Parekh
Counselor, MHS, MS, LPCC
Verified
Verified
If you are facing life transitions, anxiety, depression,
relationship
issues, trauma, or grief and loss, I would be honored to support you. My experience includes working with adults and adolescents in a private practice, a community college, and a hospice on a wide range of issues. In all of these settings, I have accompanied clients from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds through their life journeys.
Not accepting new clients

Jaqueline Kiefer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I am especially helpful working with clients struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, and
relationship
problems.
I work collaboratively with clients to help you identify and pursue your goals, improve the quality of your relationships, and achieve a greater sense of life satisfaction. I provide a safe and supportive atmosphere to discuss whatever you wish. My style is interactive, and I offer guidance and direction, and use humor when appropriate. My approach often focuses on how past experiences affect the choices we make and who we are in our current life. We will work together to understand your strengths, limitations and any obstacles that prevent you from being fully satisfied in your life.

Michelle York
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am grateful that I am able to guide and act as a witness for individuals,
couples
and families through their healing journeys.
Why do we feel persistent guilt, shame, sadness, anxiousness, anger or hopelessness? Why do we find ourselves in situations and relationships that are hurtful and unsatisfying? Why do we repeat unhealthy behaviors? Why can't we find the motivation to become who we know we are capable to be? Why are we addicted? Often it is because we are relying on maladaptive coping skills and defense mechanisms to navigate challenging or even traumatic experiences. I whole-heartedly believe in the ability and resiliency of the human spirit and I offer a safe and therapeutic environment in which to process, learn, grow and develop healthier skills.
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.

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.

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.
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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.