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Carmelina Mule'
Psychologist, PsyD, MSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I incorporate families when working with adolescents and provides couples counseling.
I work with adolescents, families and adults struggling with a variety of emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. I provide both therapy and assessment in my practice. I focus on symptom management and reduction, coping skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, healthy living practices, and interpersonal relationships/effectiveness. I use different approaches to help clients work through individual and interpersonal difficulties and believe strongly in the concepts of self determination and self actualization. I also provide divorce mediation services.
I incorporate families when working with adolescents and provides couples counseling.
I work with adolescents, families and adults struggling with a variety of emotional, psychological and behavioral issues. I provide both therapy and assessment in my practice. I focus on symptom management and reduction, coping skills, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, healthy living practices, and interpersonal relationships/effectiveness. I use different approaches to help clients work through individual and interpersonal difficulties and believe strongly in the concepts of self determination and self actualization. I also provide divorce mediation services.
(916) 287-8926 View (916) 287-8926
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William Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) currently working with clients statewide in California via telehealth. I have over 12 years of clinical experience treating adults, couples, and adolescents in a variety of settings and have worked extensively with the LGBTQIA+ community. I welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Often the clients who seek out my help are experiencing depression, anxiety, overwhelm, low self-esteem, relationship problems, or questioning/exploring their sexual orientation or gender identity. My goal is to help you understand what you want and what's holding you back.
(949) 844-5789 View (949) 844-5789
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Audrie L Meyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I have over twenty years experience working with men, women, and their children in relation to issues of trauma, victimization, recovery and relationship repair.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that feels authentic. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth and transform long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
I have over twenty years experience working with men, women, and their children in relation to issues of trauma, victimization, recovery and relationship repair.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that feels authentic. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve current challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth and transform long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
(916) 234-0083 View (916) 234-0083
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Ralph E Rast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
(916) 544-3061 View (916) 544-3061
Dr. Laureen A Lester
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Waitlist for new clients
Her work focuses on helping individuals, couples and families set goals and build stronger relationships with themselves and each other.
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
Her work focuses on helping individuals, couples and families set goals and build stronger relationships with themselves and each other.
Life can be hard-- really hard. Sometimes, we are just trying to survive and we end up in a place we don’t want to be: depression, anger, anxiety, loneliness, hopelessness. Asking for help is an act of strength and courage. I have a passion for helping others find their way toward who they want to be. I can help you become more proactive, not just reacting to the circumstances of life. Understanding the past. Managing the present. Building for the future. It’s never too late for change! Life can be better if you are willing to do the work. Are you ready to begin?
(916) 269-5241 View (916) 269-5241
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Betty Blanc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
(951) 474-1262 View (951) 474-1262
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Kaitlyn Vo
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
My name is Kaitlyn and I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and life transitions.
Has life become increasingly overwhelming lately? Have you noticed that the stressors in your life are affecting your mood, relationships, or work? Do you wish you could hit pause just to take a moment to reorient yourself? As someone who has been on both ends of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help. In a session with me, you can expect to be deeply heard and listened to in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. I am here to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and to support you in your journey toward healing, growth, and change.
My name is Kaitlyn and I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relational issues, and life transitions.
Has life become increasingly overwhelming lately? Have you noticed that the stressors in your life are affecting your mood, relationships, or work? Do you wish you could hit pause just to take a moment to reorient yourself? As someone who has been on both ends of therapy, I understand how difficult it can be to reach out and ask for help. In a session with me, you can expect to be deeply heard and listened to in an empathetic and non-judgmental space. I am here to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, and to support you in your journey toward healing, growth, and change.
(916) 665-0105 View (916) 665-0105
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Jan Osborn
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I have provided individual, couple and family therapy to the community for 25 years and strongly believe that healing and growth is possible. Particular specialties include couple and family therapy including LGBT, anxiety, addiction, grief, and trauma. I utilize both traditional therapy and EMDR (for trauma). We all have past hurts and traumas. Until healed these impact our current relationships and EMDR is a quicker treatment with lasting results.
I have provided individual, couple and family therapy to the community for 25 years and strongly believe that healing and growth is possible. Particular specialties include couple and family therapy including LGBT, anxiety, addiction, grief, and trauma. I utilize both traditional therapy and EMDR (for trauma). We all have past hurts and traumas. Until healed these impact our current relationships and EMDR is a quicker treatment with lasting results.
(916) 525-7900 View (916) 525-7900
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Jennifer Misirli
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
Hello! My name is Jenny Misirli, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I love being a therapist, only second to being a mother. There is such power in connecting with people going through challenges, listening to what they want and need to change to help them live the lives they want.
(951) 227-7520 View (951) 227-7520
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Jefferson Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Jefferson Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care and assisting clients and their families to improve their emotional health. Jefferson came to Los Angeles from Virginia and became a trained and licensed therapist assisting in the development of a Dual Diagnosis program for a local area non-profit. He has lent that experience in assisting the development of Medication Assisted Therapy program for clients with substance use disorders.
Jefferson Young is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience providing exceptional care and assisting clients and their families to improve their emotional health. Jefferson came to Los Angeles from Virginia and became a trained and licensed therapist assisting in the development of a Dual Diagnosis program for a local area non-profit. He has lent that experience in assisting the development of Medication Assisted Therapy program for clients with substance use disorders.
(661) 443-3039 View (661) 443-3039
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above. T
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office-based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, and what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness, and fitness, or any combination of the above. T
(661) 215-8670 View (661) 215-8670
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Dinandrea Vega
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Hi there, I'm Dinandrea! I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist. I pull from politically-leftist, critical psychology as well as humanistic and existentialist frameworks. I center marginalized persons, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA persons. I understand that persons in need of psychotherapy are more than a set of symptoms and diagnoses; our mental health conditions are a complex mixture of ancestral, epigenetic, familial, social and societal histories, issues and dynamics that need to be explored, processed and affirmed in order to improve our condition and functioning.
Hi there, I'm Dinandrea! I am a compassionate, collective liberationist-oriented psychotherapist. I pull from politically-leftist, critical psychology as well as humanistic and existentialist frameworks. I center marginalized persons, including BIPOC and LGBTQIA persons. I understand that persons in need of psychotherapy are more than a set of symptoms and diagnoses; our mental health conditions are a complex mixture of ancestral, epigenetic, familial, social and societal histories, issues and dynamics that need to be explored, processed and affirmed in order to improve our condition and functioning.
(323) 515-1361 View (323) 515-1361
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George C Bonnett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Not accepting new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who has been working with adolescents, adults, couples, and their families for more than a decade.
Do you feel like you are stuck? Are you sad, angry, overwhelmed or anxious? Are these or other feelings getting in the way of your life? Do you love someone, but don't like he or she very much right now? Allow me to use a collaborative approach to fulfill your potential and help you work through life's issues.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist who has been working with adolescents, adults, couples, and their families for more than a decade.
Do you feel like you are stuck? Are you sad, angry, overwhelmed or anxious? Are these or other feelings getting in the way of your life? Do you love someone, but don't like he or she very much right now? Allow me to use a collaborative approach to fulfill your potential and help you work through life's issues.
(916) 668-4277 View (916) 668-4277
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Carmen Valentine, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Not accepting new clients
I support and facilitate individuals, couples and families achieve a more adequate and satisfying life when going through difficult times. Mi interes es apoyar y facilitar un cambio positivo y saludable en el individuo, pareja y/o familia dejando atras conductas problematicas durante momentos dificiles. Por favor hableme para sesiones por video durante el Corona Virus!
I support and facilitate individuals, couples and families achieve a more adequate and satisfying life when going through difficult times. Mi interes es apoyar y facilitar un cambio positivo y saludable en el individuo, pareja y/o familia dejando atras conductas problematicas durante momentos dificiles. Por favor hableme para sesiones por video durante el Corona Virus!
(916) 226-4038 View (916) 226-4038
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.