Bay Area Community Counseling
Psychologist, PsyD, LCSW, MFT, MFTI, PCCi
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
At Bay Area Community Counseling, we provide therapy for children, teenagers, adults, and couples and are able to be flexible with clients' financial needs. Everyone can use some help now and then and at BACC we can provide you that help to get your life back on track. We work with various issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, relationship problems, learning problems, and a number of other issues that get in the way of living a fulfilling life.
At Bay Area Community Counseling, we provide therapy for children, teenagers, adults, and couples and are able to be flexible with clients' financial needs. Everyone can use some help now and then and at BACC we can provide you that help to get your life back on track. We work with various issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD/ADD, relationship problems, learning problems, and a number of other issues that get in the way of living a fulfilling life.
(415) 767-1637 View (415) 767-1637
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Carrie Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94123
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
Is your family navigating significant changes, transitions, or a recent diagnosis or identified learning difference? Is your child struggling with self-esteem, behavior challenges, or anxiety and depression? Do you want to break a cycle of blame and resentment in your intimate relationship, or need a couples tune-up? Are you searching for more fulfillment and less stress in your busy life? These are just a few of the issues I am experienced in treating as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT79984). I offer psychotherapy for children, adolescents, families, couples, and individuals.
(415) 969-9429 View (415) 969-9429
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Chantal Daley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
Do you find yourself having a difficult time coping with anxiety, depression, and trauma? Do you have a hard time communicating and setting boundaries with others? Life is full of obstacles and hardships that may be difficult to overcome without the right tools, resources, and, guidance leading to the manifestation of these symptoms. I specialize in working with adults, couples, and adolescents using a Psychodynamic approach to explore unconscious thoughts and behaviors. In doing this, we are able to collaboratively recognize old ineffective patterns and process unresolved feelings and trauma.
(415) 578-6559 View (415) 578-6559
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Ruth Krumbhaar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, CYT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
I work with individuals (teens & adults), couples, and families.
Do you want to feel comfortable in your skin? Do you need support dealing with overwhelming emotions, a traumatic life event, or a life transition. I offer a grounding space where you can let your guard down and get to the heart of your personal work. With years of experience and training paired with a warm, playful, and pragmatic spirit. I encourage clients to explore their edge and find the connection between mind, body, behavior, and heart. Clients' unique cultural identity is honored throughout this process. I believe you are the expert on You and I help you connect with this innate wisdom to find your balance and potential.
I work with individuals (teens & adults), couples, and families.
Do you want to feel comfortable in your skin? Do you need support dealing with overwhelming emotions, a traumatic life event, or a life transition. I offer a grounding space where you can let your guard down and get to the heart of your personal work. With years of experience and training paired with a warm, playful, and pragmatic spirit. I encourage clients to explore their edge and find the connection between mind, body, behavior, and heart. Clients' unique cultural identity is honored throughout this process. I believe you are the expert on You and I help you connect with this innate wisdom to find your balance and potential.
(415) 528-5711 View (415) 528-5711
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Christie Schnur
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
Life can feel incredibly hard - particularly in times of loss or transitions. Loss of a loved one, divorce, college, parenthood or just newly married. I am here for you. I will help you transform and create a new and empowering life. I have helped hundreds of college students, couples, families and individuals to conquer their struggles and fears and achieve peace, happiness and success. Learn how to stop sabotaging patterns that keep you stuck, lost, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. I will provide you with tools to support and help you overcome the obstacles that keep you from living the life you deserve.
Life can feel incredibly hard - particularly in times of loss or transitions. Loss of a loved one, divorce, college, parenthood or just newly married. I am here for you. I will help you transform and create a new and empowering life. I have helped hundreds of college students, couples, families and individuals to conquer their struggles and fears and achieve peace, happiness and success. Learn how to stop sabotaging patterns that keep you stuck, lost, anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. I will provide you with tools to support and help you overcome the obstacles that keep you from living the life you deserve.
(310) 620-8114 View (310) 620-8114
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Sandra L Stultz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in individuals, family, couples and adolescents.
Welcome! You are not alone! I offer a personable, approach allowing you to feel comfortable on your healing journey. Together we will identify your areas of concern and develop a treatment plan to assist you and/or child, partner in your journey. I have a wide range of experience that includes disorders such as ADHD, mood regulation, women's issues, and relationship concerns.
I specialize in individuals, family, couples and adolescents.
Welcome! You are not alone! I offer a personable, approach allowing you to feel comfortable on your healing journey. Together we will identify your areas of concern and develop a treatment plan to assist you and/or child, partner in your journey. I have a wide range of experience that includes disorders such as ADHD, mood regulation, women's issues, and relationship concerns.
(510) 319-0287 View (510) 319-0287
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Barbara Jean Gosselin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
My specialties also include helping Singles, Couples and families build healthy relationships.
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
My specialties also include helping Singles, Couples and families build healthy relationships.
Choosing to see a therapist is about you wanting to make some changes in yourself or in your life. The most important job I have as your therapist is to provide you with a non-judgmental space to explore your issues, your feelings and to help you find a solution that will ultimately make you feel better.
(415) 985-1759 View (415) 985-1759
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Helen Elizabeth Shamis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
My treatment approach is best described as strength-based. I believe that we come to even our most challenging moments, with the best of intentions. When a client chooses me as their therapist, they provide themselves with a dedicated, judgment-free professional who believes in their ability to guide their own journey. If you are at your most vulnerable or in the darkest of places, there is always hope. Both short-term and long-term therapy is available.
My treatment approach is best described as strength-based. I believe that we come to even our most challenging moments, with the best of intentions. When a client chooses me as their therapist, they provide themselves with a dedicated, judgment-free professional who believes in their ability to guide their own journey. If you are at your most vulnerable or in the darkest of places, there is always hope. Both short-term and long-term therapy is available.
(415) 877-6328 View (415) 877-6328
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Laura Cayan
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123
At San Francisco Family Practice, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their families, as well as with adults. I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family, and believe in a treatment-team approach, wherein families are highly encouraged to be a part of the therapy process. In order to best create your treatment plan, I tailor my approach to your unique concerns and goals.
At San Francisco Family Practice, I specialize in psychotherapy with children, adolescents and their families, as well as with adults. I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to work with you and your family, and believe in a treatment-team approach, wherein families are highly encouraged to be a part of the therapy process. In order to best create your treatment plan, I tailor my approach to your unique concerns and goals.
(415) 798-2074 x3 View (415) 798-2074 x3
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Maryann Newsom - California Telehealth Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSTIP , CCTP, ASDCS
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94123  (Online Only)
Hi, I am MaryAnn Newsom I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development, and a Masters in is in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I have Post-graduate training in a multitude of clinical areas, including, however, not limited to; Working with First Responders, Grief, Executive Functioning/Prefrontal Cortex issues (ADHD, ASD, ODD…), Gender, Sexuality, Telemental Health, EMDR, also Nutrition/lifestyle. I also have a blog sexloveandmarriage.com and I am on Instagram.
Hi, I am MaryAnn Newsom I have a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Child Development, and a Masters in is in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Sex Therapy Informed Professional. I have Post-graduate training in a multitude of clinical areas, including, however, not limited to; Working with First Responders, Grief, Executive Functioning/Prefrontal Cortex issues (ADHD, ASD, ODD…), Gender, Sexuality, Telemental Health, EMDR, also Nutrition/lifestyle. I also have a blog sexloveandmarriage.com and I am on Instagram.
(310) 496-8405 View (310) 496-8405
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.