Lori Green
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I offer support and coping skills for anxiety, depression, anger management as well as relationship and social difficulties.
Do you need help connecting with or understanding others? Do you struggle with making or keeping friendships? Do you have trouble adjusting to new situations? Are you transitioning to a more independent living situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you.
I offer support and coping skills for anxiety, depression, anger management as well as relationship and social difficulties.
Do you need help connecting with or understanding others? Do you struggle with making or keeping friendships? Do you have trouble adjusting to new situations? Are you transitioning to a more independent living situation? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you.
(707) 289-7897 View (707) 289-7897
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Brittany Sealey-Neitro
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
Do you or anyone you know struggle with borderline personality disorder or other mood regulation disorders? I am the therapist for you. We will work on learning how to cope better with life's struggles, fix both personal and professional relationships while finding out how to have more control. I like to use a client centered and relationship centered approach. Depression and anxiety are common symptoms that people with these conditions have to deal with everyday. I am well versed with these diagnosis and can help you manage your symptoms in a healthy way by digging deep into the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Do you or anyone you know struggle with borderline personality disorder or other mood regulation disorders? I am the therapist for you. We will work on learning how to cope better with life's struggles, fix both personal and professional relationships while finding out how to have more control. I like to use a client centered and relationship centered approach. Depression and anxiety are common symptoms that people with these conditions have to deal with everyday. I am well versed with these diagnosis and can help you manage your symptoms in a healthy way by digging deep into the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
(925) 267-6744 View (925) 267-6744
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Dr. Katy Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in therapy focusing on trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, navigating difficult family and interpersonal relationships, identity, and life transitions, such as a change to a relationship, leaving home, or starting out in a new position or location.
Welcome! I am a postdoctoral therapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds, with diverse interests and values. My passion is to help my clients navigate life transitions and challenges in a way that feels meaningful and authentic, in an environment where they feel safe and supported to explore what matters most to them. As your therapist, you can expect me to listen attentively, be curious about your experience, and ask questions that help us work toward your goals in therapy.
I specialize in therapy focusing on trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, navigating difficult family and interpersonal relationships, identity, and life transitions, such as a change to a relationship, leaving home, or starting out in a new position or location.
Welcome! I am a postdoctoral therapist experienced in working with children, adolescents, and adults from a variety of backgrounds, with diverse interests and values. My passion is to help my clients navigate life transitions and challenges in a way that feels meaningful and authentic, in an environment where they feel safe and supported to explore what matters most to them. As your therapist, you can expect me to listen attentively, be curious about your experience, and ask questions that help us work toward your goals in therapy.
(510) 617-1953 View (510) 617-1953
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Jonathan Newsum
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I work with all age groups, families, and couples.
Are you feeling stuck, continually repeating the same patterns over and over that lead to frustration, disconnection from others, guilt, and anguish? Therapy is so much more than symptom management. I provide a comprehensive approach that focuses on helping you to challenge and change old patterns that leave you feeling defeated and stuck so you can begin to heal and thrive. I will help you build the skills necessary to empower you on the path to growth and healing. Whether you are seeking support through a current crisis or seeking to develop a long-term partnership I will be there to help.
I work with all age groups, families, and couples.
Are you feeling stuck, continually repeating the same patterns over and over that lead to frustration, disconnection from others, guilt, and anguish? Therapy is so much more than symptom management. I provide a comprehensive approach that focuses on helping you to challenge and change old patterns that leave you feeling defeated and stuck so you can begin to heal and thrive. I will help you build the skills necessary to empower you on the path to growth and healing. Whether you are seeking support through a current crisis or seeking to develop a long-term partnership I will be there to help.
(925) 905-8490 View (925) 905-8490
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Gonzales Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
At Gonzales Family Counseling, it is our honor to develop a client centered relationship in order to promote hope, healing, and accessing one's best self. We work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, couples, parents, and families.
(707) 267-2477 View (707) 267-2477
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Freyja Lentz
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I use the Gottman Method to support couples.
Are you having trouble navigating the complexities of life, perhaps feeling trapped, lost, or controlled by your emotions? Looking for more fulfilling relationships, hope and solutions? With a holistic approach to therapy, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, using research-backed tools. My focus is on empowering clients, building strengths, and fostering confidence. Through compassionate exploration, I create a safe space for self-discovery and reconnection in your relationships. As you embrace strength-based narratives, problems become manageable, and new solutions emerge.
I use the Gottman Method to support couples.
Are you having trouble navigating the complexities of life, perhaps feeling trapped, lost, or controlled by your emotions? Looking for more fulfilling relationships, hope and solutions? With a holistic approach to therapy, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, using research-backed tools. My focus is on empowering clients, building strengths, and fostering confidence. Through compassionate exploration, I create a safe space for self-discovery and reconnection in your relationships. As you embrace strength-based narratives, problems become manageable, and new solutions emerge.
(510) 330-2778 View (510) 330-2778
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Ashlee Nikole Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
I specialize in emotional disturbances, ADHD, socialization, self-esteem, loss, group homes, abuse, adjusting from being in the system, as well as couples and families.
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
I specialize in emotional disturbances, ADHD, socialization, self-esteem, loss, group homes, abuse, adjusting from being in the system, as well as couples and families.
There is no such thing as an ideal client other than one that takes the first steps to help better themselves. I am here to aid the process. Everyone has a purpose. Mine is to help people using different modalities catered to individual needs. I hope that every person that I assist learns self confidence, gains emotional intelligence, learns to self reflect, and builds healthy strategies to face the difficulties life can bring. We cannot always control the things in our paths but we can learn to control ourselves and how we cope with hardships. We have the ability to turn unfortunate events into beautiful testimony.
(909) 245-8060 View (909) 245-8060
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Danielle Nicole Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
You are ready for life to get easier. You are overwhelmed, overworked, worried about the future, and trying to heal from the past. You are doing everything you can to give your children your best, be a loving partner, and get through the day, but it’s hard to keep it all together. I specialize in supporting young adults raising families, keeping up with work, and building healthy partnerships. All of us get stuck sometimes. With the guidance of a compassionate, non-judgmental, encouraging therapist, and with a commitment to your personal growth, you can learn, heal, thrive, truly find yourself, and love your life.
You are ready for life to get easier. You are overwhelmed, overworked, worried about the future, and trying to heal from the past. You are doing everything you can to give your children your best, be a loving partner, and get through the day, but it’s hard to keep it all together. I specialize in supporting young adults raising families, keeping up with work, and building healthy partnerships. All of us get stuck sometimes. With the guidance of a compassionate, non-judgmental, encouraging therapist, and with a commitment to your personal growth, you can learn, heal, thrive, truly find yourself, and love your life.
(916) 884-2762 View (916) 884-2762
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Minoo Mehdikhan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
My specialization is in the area of stress, mood disorder, trauma, relationship problems, ADD, ADHD, autism, asperger disorder, speech disorder and learning disability. My orientation is eclectic, psychodynamic, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and EEG Neurofeedback. I work with adults, adolescents, as well as children.
My specialization is in the area of stress, mood disorder, trauma, relationship problems, ADD, ADHD, autism, asperger disorder, speech disorder and learning disability. My orientation is eclectic, psychodynamic, hypnotherapy, EMDR, and EEG Neurofeedback. I work with adults, adolescents, as well as children.
(510) 207-2363 View (510) 207-2363
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TheraThrive Counseling & Assessment
Counselor, PhD, LPCC, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
If you feel overwhelmed by anxiety, emotional intensity, high sensitivity, loneliness, insomnia, or relationship problems, or if your child or teen struggles with excessive worry, moodiness or sadness, you don't need to manage alone. We are a group of authentic and interactive therapists who are strengths-based in our approach. Let us help you (or your child, teen, family member) gain insight and understanding, learn emotional regulation, improve your relationships, alleviate stress and anxiety, improve satisfaction at work/school, and experience well-being and empowerment. www.TheraThrive.com
(925) 350-8130 View (925) 350-8130
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Julie Weigel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596  (Online Only)
For the past 25 years, I have been providing individual, couples and family therapy to a diverse clientele with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere and genuinely care about all of my clients. Using my training in the latest methodologies, I help you know and accept yourself better and to improve your relationships through development of assertive communication and attuned listening skills. I place an emphasis on your strengths and tailor my approach to your unique needs, in order to be most effective in helping you attain the personal growth you're striving for.
For the past 25 years, I have been providing individual, couples and family therapy to a diverse clientele with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. I provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere and genuinely care about all of my clients. Using my training in the latest methodologies, I help you know and accept yourself better and to improve your relationships through development of assertive communication and attuned listening skills. I place an emphasis on your strengths and tailor my approach to your unique needs, in order to be most effective in helping you attain the personal growth you're striving for.
(510) 878-4486 View (510) 878-4486
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Doug Ronning, Psychotherapy and Social Game Groups
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RDT-BCT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Therapy via online secure video or in-person at my comfortable office. Neurodiversity-Affirmative, Trauma-Informed, Creative & Compassionate, Experiential Therapy. Do you or a family member struggle with managing everyday stressors? Repeating unhealthy patterns despite negative consequences? Feeling misunderstood? Relationship(s) overrun by conflict? I offer highly interactive sessions that support greater self-awareness, increased self-regulation, effective communication, and responsible choice making. We will begin by identifying your strengths and passions as well as exploring the challenges, then tailor a plan that fits you.
Therapy via online secure video or in-person at my comfortable office. Neurodiversity-Affirmative, Trauma-Informed, Creative & Compassionate, Experiential Therapy. Do you or a family member struggle with managing everyday stressors? Repeating unhealthy patterns despite negative consequences? Feeling misunderstood? Relationship(s) overrun by conflict? I offer highly interactive sessions that support greater self-awareness, increased self-regulation, effective communication, and responsible choice making. We will begin by identifying your strengths and passions as well as exploring the challenges, then tailor a plan that fits you.
(925) 900-5660 View (925) 900-5660
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Wendy Reiser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Navigating life challenges can be overwhelming at times. Loss, too little nuturing, and unresolved wounds can leave us feeling depressed, anxious and searching for answers. Therapy can help us make sense of these and bring us back to our authentic self. By providing a nuturing and collaborative environment we can create change together!
Navigating life challenges can be overwhelming at times. Loss, too little nuturing, and unresolved wounds can leave us feeling depressed, anxious and searching for answers. Therapy can help us make sense of these and bring us back to our authentic self. By providing a nuturing and collaborative environment we can create change together!
(925) 885-6790 View (925) 885-6790
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Loren Eliot Pedersen
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and gender to help them learn to cope with their unique psychological, emotional, and physical problems. I am trained in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis as well as in psychosomatics so I am able to treat a wide spectrum of disorders. I tailor my approach to the specific needs of the client rather than trying to make the client fit into a particular theoretical model or to work in a predetermined treatment modality.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages and gender to help them learn to cope with their unique psychological, emotional, and physical problems. I am trained in clinical psychology and psychoanalysis as well as in psychosomatics so I am able to treat a wide spectrum of disorders. I tailor my approach to the specific needs of the client rather than trying to make the client fit into a particular theoretical model or to work in a predetermined treatment modality.
(510) 588-7201 View (510) 588-7201
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Michael J Rubino III
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
I specialize in numerous issues but especially children and teens. I believe in working with my patients. When you come to my office you are trusting me with your life or your child's life. I want to work as a team and for you to ask questions as needed. Most people are coming to therapy for stressful reasons and I am ready to help I treat everyone I work with like a family member. But I am kind and get the job done because that is why you came to me. I look forward to working with you.
(925) 267-6505 View (925) 267-6505
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.