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Cathy Bennett
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. My work is client-focused, compassionate, and impactful. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. My sessions are fee-for-service only. I accept cash, personal checks, and credit card billing at the time of service. I will provide a financial statement, or complete an insurance claim form so that my clients can seek reimbursement from health care spending accounts, or their insurance policy directly.
I have been in private practice for over 30 years. My work is client-focused, compassionate, and impactful. I work with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. I offer both in-person and telehealth sessions. My sessions are fee-for-service only. I accept cash, personal checks, and credit card billing at the time of service. I will provide a financial statement, or complete an insurance claim form so that my clients can seek reimbursement from health care spending accounts, or their insurance policy directly.
(925) 798-9443 View (925) 798-9443
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Diana Cheryl Methfessel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Do you work from home, home school your children, care for a homebound relative or are just too busy traveling to work to schedule therapy appointments across town? Are you someone who works late evenings or works a “night shift” schedule and cannot see a therapist under the normal operative hours that most therapists offer? My private practice offers a solution to your dilemma. I only provide secure video therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. I provide services to adults, couples, and families based in California only.
Do you work from home, home school your children, care for a homebound relative or are just too busy traveling to work to schedule therapy appointments across town? Are you someone who works late evenings or works a “night shift” schedule and cannot see a therapist under the normal operative hours that most therapists offer? My private practice offers a solution to your dilemma. I only provide secure video therapy from the comfort and convenience of your home. I provide services to adults, couples, and families based in California only.
(415) 234-7791 View (415) 234-7791
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Gonzales Family Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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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Rubino Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
We understand many people feel ashamed having to seek therapy for their child, family or themselves. However, no one is perfect and we all need help from time to time. We have created a relaxing atmosphere where you will not feel judged. We are here to assist you through a difficult time and to make the changes you need to make. Teens need help to. It is very common for teens to need therapy to deal with an issue in their life.
(925) 705-4833 View (925) 705-4833
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Ashley Fiorilli
PhD, RYT 500, CCTSI
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523  (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients Today - Hello there! I'm Dr. Ashley Fiorillli, passionate & dedicated Behavior Analyst. My mission is to empower individuals like yourself to unlock your true potential & lead fulfilling lives. I am committed to helping you create positive and meaningful change in your life. It is my passion to provide you with the tools and guidance necessary to uncover your strengths, tap into your inner resilience, and find harmony in all aspects of your life. Welcome to a world of transformation and self-discovery!
Accepting New Clients Today - Hello there! I'm Dr. Ashley Fiorillli, passionate & dedicated Behavior Analyst. My mission is to empower individuals like yourself to unlock your true potential & lead fulfilling lives. I am committed to helping you create positive and meaningful change in your life. It is my passion to provide you with the tools and guidance necessary to uncover your strengths, tap into your inner resilience, and find harmony in all aspects of your life. Welcome to a world of transformation and self-discovery!
(925) 393-0519 View (925) 393-0519
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Anne D Case
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523  (Online Only)
In everyone's lives there are times of difficulty, life transitions, unwanted change, loss, and fears. Talking to someone who can assist you in sorting out your thoughts and feelings about these challenges can be very helpful. If you are feeling trapped in unhealthy patterns that are keeping you stuck or making you feel badly about yourself, I can help you identify them and how to change them to feel more empowered and fulfilled. If you are experiencing stress, we can work together to identify and address its causes and develop multiple tools to manage and decrease it.
In everyone's lives there are times of difficulty, life transitions, unwanted change, loss, and fears. Talking to someone who can assist you in sorting out your thoughts and feelings about these challenges can be very helpful. If you are feeling trapped in unhealthy patterns that are keeping you stuck or making you feel badly about yourself, I can help you identify them and how to change them to feel more empowered and fulfilled. If you are experiencing stress, we can work together to identify and address its causes and develop multiple tools to manage and decrease it.
(925) 400-6263 View (925) 400-6263

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Remarkable Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
RS provides therapy counseling support to children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
At some point, we all struggle to adjust to change and fail to respond to life’s challenges with our best effort. It’s normal to feel stuck. We at Remarkable Services (RS) believe people inherently have what it takes within themselves to adjust, change and heal. No matter if it’s a challenging work situation, a parenting struggle, a tough year of high school or college, we all know what it feels like to struggle. Parents and their children are not immune, in that over the course of the first 18 years of life there are bound to be countless transitions, developments, change and of course, points of contention. RS is here to help!
RS provides therapy counseling support to children, teens, adults, couples, and families.
At some point, we all struggle to adjust to change and fail to respond to life’s challenges with our best effort. It’s normal to feel stuck. We at Remarkable Services (RS) believe people inherently have what it takes within themselves to adjust, change and heal. No matter if it’s a challenging work situation, a parenting struggle, a tough year of high school or college, we all know what it feels like to struggle. Parents and their children are not immune, in that over the course of the first 18 years of life there are bound to be countless transitions, developments, change and of course, points of contention. RS is here to help!
(925) 436-1725 View (925) 436-1725
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Benjamin Raskin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565  (Online Only)
Seeking therapy can feel scary, but if anxiety, depression and stress are getting the best of you, think about how much better your life can be once you get help. Are your thoughts, feelings, and impulses impacting your life in negative ways? Have hope because help is available. If you're feeling lonely or are having relationship problems, send me an email. Together we can work towards your goals.
Seeking therapy can feel scary, but if anxiety, depression and stress are getting the best of you, think about how much better your life can be once you get help. Are your thoughts, feelings, and impulses impacting your life in negative ways? Have hope because help is available. If you're feeling lonely or are having relationship problems, send me an email. Together we can work towards your goals.
(669) 219-2306 View (669) 219-2306
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Debra Jay Sheppard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, BA
Verified Verified
Orinda, CA 94563
I specialize in working with couples, parenting, parents with special needs children, young adults and grandparents. Family conflict, divorce, blended families who are undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational issues need support and tools. Retirement, aging, caring for aging parents, caring for ill-loved ones, coping with life threatening illness and grief and loss are also important issues impacting life and family. Therapy can bring understanding, increase communication and create healthy relationships, life transitions and families.
I specialize in working with couples, parenting, parents with special needs children, young adults and grandparents. Family conflict, divorce, blended families who are undergoing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, academic, and relational issues need support and tools. Retirement, aging, caring for aging parents, caring for ill-loved ones, coping with life threatening illness and grief and loss are also important issues impacting life and family. Therapy can bring understanding, increase communication and create healthy relationships, life transitions and families.
(925) 357-9935 View (925) 357-9935
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Anne E Gimbel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549  (Online Only)
My clientele consists of individuals, couples, adolescents, and seniors seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBT issues, trauma and aging.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
My clientele consists of individuals, couples, adolescents, and seniors seeking help with stress, anxiety, depression, family issues, LGBT issues, trauma and aging.
Life used to be easier! Perhaps you feel stuck in your relationships and you are not getting along with the people you see daily. Issues in life can be overwhelming and full of challenges. I begin by meeting you at your place of growth or healing, and whether trauma, abuse, grieving, recovery or life issues, we work together to overcome them. There is hope. Let me help you reach the goals and connections you deserve. With sensitivity and compassion, we work to determine what might be blocking your full potential and your feelings.
(760) 561-5421 View (760) 561-5421
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Ariana Dulberg
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC, PPS
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Looking for affordable therapy? You're in the right place! I specialize in providing therapy to teenagers, young adults, and couples. With a second Master's in School Psychology, I have experience working with individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Whether it's you or your child who's grappling with these issues, I'm here to provide support in navigating symptoms and the associated difficulties they may bring.
Looking for affordable therapy? You're in the right place! I specialize in providing therapy to teenagers, young adults, and couples. With a second Master's in School Psychology, I have experience working with individuals facing challenges related to anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Whether it's you or your child who's grappling with these issues, I'm here to provide support in navigating symptoms and the associated difficulties they may bring.
(925) 515-2744 View (925) 515-2744
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Christina Hourany
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, gain self-awareness, and develop a healthy relationship with themself and others.
If you are reading this, you have chosen to take the first step to healing. This decision is a demonstration of your resiliency, strength, and courage to be vulnerable, something to be immensely proud of. My therapeutic approach in working with individuals and couples is integrative. I recognize that no two persons are the same and that each person requires a treatment plan that is adapted to meet their needs. I recognize that experiences of trauma and pain are two unavoidable life experiences. However, I believe that there is a resiliency and strength inside each individual that supports a path of healing.
I specialize in helping clients heal from trauma, gain self-awareness, and develop a healthy relationship with themself and others.
If you are reading this, you have chosen to take the first step to healing. This decision is a demonstration of your resiliency, strength, and courage to be vulnerable, something to be immensely proud of. My therapeutic approach in working with individuals and couples is integrative. I recognize that no two persons are the same and that each person requires a treatment plan that is adapted to meet their needs. I recognize that experiences of trauma and pain are two unavoidable life experiences. However, I believe that there is a resiliency and strength inside each individual that supports a path of healing.
(925) 701-9385 View (925) 701-9385
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Ollie Maggi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PPS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Walnut Creek, CA 94597  (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Ollie! I'm an LMFT that provides psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses. I have a second Master's in School Psychology, and have worked testing and diagnosing in the school system for years. My training in both of these areas allows me to help individuals better navigate a world that can feel incredibly frustrating at times (okay, probably a lot of the time). Whether you suspect you may have ADHD or other neurodivergent symptoms, or have been diagnosed for years, I am here to help daily life become more manageable.
Hi there, I'm Ollie! I'm an LMFT that provides psychotherapy to adolescents, adults and couples. I specialize in ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent diagnoses. I have a second Master's in School Psychology, and have worked testing and diagnosing in the school system for years. My training in both of these areas allows me to help individuals better navigate a world that can feel incredibly frustrating at times (okay, probably a lot of the time). Whether you suspect you may have ADHD or other neurodivergent symptoms, or have been diagnosed for years, I am here to help daily life become more manageable.
(925) 744-6427 View (925) 744-6427
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Jasmine Raines
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Psychology is providing me with a conduit that can help you to understand the direct relationship between the intangible mind and the tangible body.
Mental wellness literacy is necessary for all to learn to interpret experiences, ranging from pleasant and helpful to stressful and traumatic. Our minds and bodies hold on to the stresses and traumas we experience throughout life and I would like to collaborate with you as you look to better understand your mental health and how it is affecting you. Thus increasing your mental wellness literacy and ultimately your quality of life.
Psychology is providing me with a conduit that can help you to understand the direct relationship between the intangible mind and the tangible body.
Mental wellness literacy is necessary for all to learn to interpret experiences, ranging from pleasant and helpful to stressful and traumatic. Our minds and bodies hold on to the stresses and traumas we experience throughout life and I would like to collaborate with you as you look to better understand your mental health and how it is affecting you. Thus increasing your mental wellness literacy and ultimately your quality of life.
(925) 297-1449 View (925) 297-1449
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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.
Therapy is so much more than symptom management. I provide a tailored approach to best address the needs for you and your loved ones. A comprehensive approach that focuses on helping you move past symptoms and begin to heal and thrive. I implement an integrative approach that focuses on helping you increase insight and awareness into areas of your life where you have become stuck. Next, 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.
Therapy is so much more than symptom management. I provide a tailored approach to best address the needs for you and your loved ones. A comprehensive approach that focuses on helping you move past symptoms and begin to heal and thrive. I implement an integrative approach that focuses on helping you increase insight and awareness into areas of your life where you have become stuck. Next, 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) 238-6681 View (925) 238-6681
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Reuel Evans
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Lafayette, CA 94549
Life can be stressful due to relationship issues, the workplace, loss, navigating home and family life or other life challenges. I am here to support you as work through these difficulties. Our collaborative journey will help guide you in a direction where you feel more able to face and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. During our sessions I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, and non judgmental environment where you can explore and address any personal struggles and hardships that you may be experiencing.
Life can be stressful due to relationship issues, the workplace, loss, navigating home and family life or other life challenges. I am here to support you as work through these difficulties. Our collaborative journey will help guide you in a direction where you feel more able to face and overcome the challenges you are experiencing. During our sessions I will provide you with a safe, empathetic, and non judgmental environment where you can explore and address any personal struggles and hardships that you may be experiencing.
(925) 393-0490 View (925) 393-0490
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Ari Oklan
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Orinda, CA 94563
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
I use a warm, down-to-earth approach in my work with children, teens, adults and couples. I collaborate with clients to develop a whole view of challenges and strengths, which is informed by my wide breadth of clinical experience across the lifespan. I have expertise in working with infants and parents, developmental disabilities, trauma, and both anticipated and unexpected crises across all ages. I integrate these perspectives so that I can attune to your needs and provide responsive support. My hope is to help you water the seeds of your inner strengths, push through stuck situations, and live with more connectedness and vitality.
(510) 298-3299 View (510) 298-3299
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Jodi Weaver
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families to feel connected, empowered, confident, and fulfilled.
Everyone deserves a life full of confidence, connection, and fulfillment. However, most of us experience times when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. I support teens and adults by creating a safe space to explore who they are, look deeper into what they want out of life, identify patterns, help build resilience, and develop healthy ways of coping with life’s challenges. I also work collaboratively with parents to provide guidance and practical tools to empower families to create a positive, nurturing, and connected family environment.
I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families to feel connected, empowered, confident, and fulfilled.
Everyone deserves a life full of confidence, connection, and fulfillment. However, most of us experience times when we feel stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed. I support teens and adults by creating a safe space to explore who they are, look deeper into what they want out of life, identify patterns, help build resilience, and develop healthy ways of coping with life’s challenges. I also work collaboratively with parents to provide guidance and practical tools to empower families to create a positive, nurturing, and connected family environment.
(510) 876-4822 View (510) 876-4822
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Barton Lynch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic performance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime." Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
"Anyone with children knows that they are challenging as well as rewarding. It is when these challenges outweigh the loving relationship that children start to typically manifest symptoms. Due to internal and/or environmental stresses, children can become withdrawn, oppositional, easily overwhelmed, and scared. This in turn can compromise your child's present and future relationships, academic performance, self-esteem, and the parent-child relationship. When difficulties are addressed early, children gain a sense of mastery and safety lasting a lifetime." Dr. Lynch has worked with young children in preschool, research, state/county, and clinical settings over the last ten years.
(925) 308-5238 View (925) 308-5238
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Renee K. Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Orinda, CA 94563
My specialties include, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples counseling, parenting and adolescent issues.
My experience includes 15 years of helping clients heal themselves and their relationships.The essence of my counseling approach is each person has access to health and well being regardless of what is currently being experienced. I help clients regain that innate health through deep listening and non-judgmental feedback. I work deeply with current thoughts, beliefs and feelings about one's self to uncover deep seated self-judgment that blocks happiness. Anxiety, depression and unhappiness transform into greater peace and understanding. In turn, self awareness is enhanced which leads to greater understanding, compassion and empathy for self and others.
My specialties include, depression, anxiety, PTSD, couples counseling, parenting and adolescent issues.
My experience includes 15 years of helping clients heal themselves and their relationships.The essence of my counseling approach is each person has access to health and well being regardless of what is currently being experienced. I help clients regain that innate health through deep listening and non-judgmental feedback. I work deeply with current thoughts, beliefs and feelings about one's self to uncover deep seated self-judgment that blocks happiness. Anxiety, depression and unhappiness transform into greater peace and understanding. In turn, self awareness is enhanced which leads to greater understanding, compassion and empathy for self and others.
(925) 695-7914 View (925) 695-7914

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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.