Family Therapy in Atascadero, CA

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Wendy Ann Clodfelter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
Ready for change? Do you want to feel better about yourself, and your family, have improved relationships, better communication? less stress and more joy? Give me a call.
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
Ready for change? Do you want to feel better about yourself, and your family, have improved relationships, better communication? less stress and more joy? Give me a call.
My passion is working with kids and families. I can help with anxiety, depression, relationships and attachment, trauma, school concerns and low self esteem. I also support parents and offer solutions to behavioral concerns at home and in the school setting. I work with families to help with improved communication and better functioning. I encourage parents to take care of themselves and focus on what is working as well as change what is not working.
(805) 391-7914 View (805) 391-7914
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Amber Hollarman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422  (Online Only)
I believe that each person has a unique self that must be respected, recognized and understood. My practice focuses on helping people understand their specific challenges, and utilizing their particular strengths in order to heal, change, and grow. I utilize a compassionate and empathetic approach that offers customized treatment to the specific needs/goals of each individual or family.
I believe that each person has a unique self that must be respected, recognized and understood. My practice focuses on helping people understand their specific challenges, and utilizing their particular strengths in order to heal, change, and grow. I utilize a compassionate and empathetic approach that offers customized treatment to the specific needs/goals of each individual or family.
(805) 719-7491 View (805) 719-7491
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Alice Lenore Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
I have over 30 years experience in treating children, adults, couples and families undergoing crisis situations requiring urgent intervention. Treatment modalities specifically matched to individual needs. Shorted Treatment Time and Help In Recovering Your Life. NO CHARGE FOR 20 MINUTE "GOODNESS OF FIT SESSION". Psy.D from the Graduate Center for Child Development. Former UCLA Faculty Lecturer teaching family and couples counseling.
I have over 30 years experience in treating children, adults, couples and families undergoing crisis situations requiring urgent intervention. Treatment modalities specifically matched to individual needs. Shorted Treatment Time and Help In Recovering Your Life. NO CHARGE FOR 20 MINUTE "GOODNESS OF FIT SESSION". Psy.D from the Graduate Center for Child Development. Former UCLA Faculty Lecturer teaching family and couples counseling.
(805) 856-6724 View (805) 856-6724
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Amy R Overby
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
You are here so you already making progress and are ready to make a change! You want your child to be happy and successful and are doing your best to help him. You'd like to have less arguing and enjoy your family more. Parenting is such a difficult job. It can really help to have someone with experience look at your situation from the outside and help you to see alternative ways of interacting. You have what it takes to improve your family relationships, but you could use a guide. Your child or teen may need to learn how to cope with new situations. I would like to help you to bring out the strengths in you and your family.
You are here so you already making progress and are ready to make a change! You want your child to be happy and successful and are doing your best to help him. You'd like to have less arguing and enjoy your family more. Parenting is such a difficult job. It can really help to have someone with experience look at your situation from the outside and help you to see alternative ways of interacting. You have what it takes to improve your family relationships, but you could use a guide. Your child or teen may need to learn how to cope with new situations. I would like to help you to bring out the strengths in you and your family.
(805) 804-3753 View (805) 804-3753
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Keppi K Serpa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422  (Online Only)
Hi. My name is Keppi and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe what drew me to this profession was the idea of getting to hold space with someone and just listen. Helping them them discover the best versions of themselves. It is about listening, building awareness and understanding.
Hi. My name is Keppi and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe what drew me to this profession was the idea of getting to hold space with someone and just listen. Helping them them discover the best versions of themselves. It is about listening, building awareness and understanding.
(805) 334-8462 View (805) 334-8462
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Anne Youngquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
Surviving a painful family trauma myself has allowed me personal insight into the healing journey.
“We will all struggle and fall; we will know what it means to be both brave and brokenhearted.” – Brene Brown You are taking the courageous step toward healing and I would love to accompany you in that journey whether you are an individual, couple, or family. While I have the education and 35 years of experience as a licensed therapist, I truly believe that everyone is their own expert and change and progress cannot happen without your insight. I find that, using your experience, and my training, we can find a highly effective vehicle for change.
Surviving a painful family trauma myself has allowed me personal insight into the healing journey.
“We will all struggle and fall; we will know what it means to be both brave and brokenhearted.” – Brene Brown You are taking the courageous step toward healing and I would love to accompany you in that journey whether you are an individual, couple, or family. While I have the education and 35 years of experience as a licensed therapist, I truly believe that everyone is their own expert and change and progress cannot happen without your insight. I find that, using your experience, and my training, we can find a highly effective vehicle for change.
(805) 952-7216 View (805) 952-7216
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Lindsey Geibel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Welcome! My name is Lindsey Giebel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults, children, youth, couples and families and I offer a nurturing and holistic therapeutic experience for my clients. My goal is to support clients in their path towards healing, self-compassion, and meaningful connections. I believe in the transformative power of therapy rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and attachment-based approaches.
Welcome! My name is Lindsey Giebel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with adults, children, youth, couples and families and I offer a nurturing and holistic therapeutic experience for my clients. My goal is to support clients in their path towards healing, self-compassion, and meaningful connections. I believe in the transformative power of therapy rooted in psychodynamic, humanistic, and attachment-based approaches.
(805) 272-7567 View (805) 272-7567
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John Siemens
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
There comes a time when we need help. I appreciate the courage anyone demonstrates when they make that call. I hope to create a space where individuals and families can receive that trusted assistance. I have been a therapist for thirty years. I was a tennis pro for ten years before that. I am aware of the process of change. There is a timing when an individual, or family, is ready to make those adjustments. In working with children, I involve the whole family. I especially enjoy the travels that the adolescent makes, and the perplexing attempts parents make in adjusting to this challenging phase. I work with addictions.
There comes a time when we need help. I appreciate the courage anyone demonstrates when they make that call. I hope to create a space where individuals and families can receive that trusted assistance. I have been a therapist for thirty years. I was a tennis pro for ten years before that. I am aware of the process of change. There is a timing when an individual, or family, is ready to make those adjustments. In working with children, I involve the whole family. I especially enjoy the travels that the adolescent makes, and the perplexing attempts parents make in adjusting to this challenging phase. I work with addictions.
(805) 250-4117 View (805) 250-4117
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Monica Blandford
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 146445. I believe that each person has their own unique journey and I believe that it is important to use an individualized approach to help clients. I work to develop positive relationships with my clients with a foundation of both trust and honesty. I have worked with individuals, families, and children. Some of the most common challenges I have helped clients address are stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and addiction. I have worked with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 146445. I believe that each person has their own unique journey and I believe that it is important to use an individualized approach to help clients. I work to develop positive relationships with my clients with a foundation of both trust and honesty. I have worked with individuals, families, and children. Some of the most common challenges I have helped clients address are stress, depression, anxiety, anger management, family conflict, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and addiction. I have worked with a variety of populations including children, teens, and adults.
(805) 876-9850 View (805) 876-9850
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Shelly Boismenu
MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
Are you a mother dealing with a high conflict co-parent? Are you in a stressful family law case? Custody, Co-Parenting and Divorce, especially with a high conflict person, is the hardest thing you'll ever experience, and the one you are least equipped to manage. My practice is solely dedicated to supporting women in their co-parenting, custody and divorce journey. My specific knowledge and experience is essential, and will provide you with the relief and protection you need to help you heal and allow you to use a difficult time in your life to grow in ways that will make your life better than ever.
Are you a mother dealing with a high conflict co-parent? Are you in a stressful family law case? Custody, Co-Parenting and Divorce, especially with a high conflict person, is the hardest thing you'll ever experience, and the one you are least equipped to manage. My practice is solely dedicated to supporting women in their co-parenting, custody and divorce journey. My specific knowledge and experience is essential, and will provide you with the relief and protection you need to help you heal and allow you to use a difficult time in your life to grow in ways that will make your life better than ever.
(805) 254-7143 View (805) 254-7143
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Cynthia Sea Taking New Clients!
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422  (Online Only)
This belief leads me to approach the counseling process with respect for every individual and family system.
I AM TAKING NEW CLIENTS! Please view my videos explaining my use of EMDR and other topics @ tools4understanding.com. I recently retired from County Behavioral Health. I have over 20 years of experience. I specialize in anxiety, depression and trauma. My clients and friends tell me I have a warm and soothing presence. I am meeting with clients online so you can access me from anywhere in California. I have free 15-minute consultations to see if we work well together. If you would like that, please send me a message: tools4understanding@gmail.com.
This belief leads me to approach the counseling process with respect for every individual and family system.
I AM TAKING NEW CLIENTS! Please view my videos explaining my use of EMDR and other topics @ tools4understanding.com. I recently retired from County Behavioral Health. I have over 20 years of experience. I specialize in anxiety, depression and trauma. My clients and friends tell me I have a warm and soothing presence. I am meeting with clients online so you can access me from anywhere in California. I have free 15-minute consultations to see if we work well together. If you would like that, please send me a message: tools4understanding@gmail.com.
(805) 590-7985 View (805) 590-7985
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Susana A. Lopez Phd
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Waitlist for new clients
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a child, adult, and family psychotherapist and assessor. I have specialized training from Children's Hospital L.A. and UCLA. I help my clients heal, find their own long-lasting solutions, and build resilience. I believe a strength-focus and culturally humble framework facilitates the therapeutic process and I work collaboratively with YOU to customize your comprehensive therapy or psychological evaluation treatment based on your specific needs and goals.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a child, adult, and family psychotherapist and assessor. I have specialized training from Children's Hospital L.A. and UCLA. I help my clients heal, find their own long-lasting solutions, and build resilience. I believe a strength-focus and culturally humble framework facilitates the therapeutic process and I work collaboratively with YOU to customize your comprehensive therapy or psychological evaluation treatment based on your specific needs and goals.
(805) 590-7567 View (805) 590-7567
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Fabiola Ortiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
Hello, my name is Fabiola Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them through the healing process. I will help then bring their own unique motivation, capacities and values to develop the skills for healing and growth. I specialize in alleviating anxiety/depression, improving couple & family relationships, and parenting transitions. I work collaboratively and transparently to create real and lasting results. I keep up to date on the latest treatments relevant to our goals.
Hello, my name is Fabiola Ortiz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am passionate about supporting all my clients through their challenges or traumatic experiences and helping them through the healing process. I will help then bring their own unique motivation, capacities and values to develop the skills for healing and growth. I specialize in alleviating anxiety/depression, improving couple & family relationships, and parenting transitions. I work collaboratively and transparently to create real and lasting results. I keep up to date on the latest treatments relevant to our goals.
(805) 334-8782 View (805) 334-8782
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Laura Hauserman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
I am currently accepting new clients! Are you an individual or a couple facing personal or family changes or challenges? Whether you're recently married, a new parent, or navigating any transitional period, I'm here to support you. I specialize in individuals and couples looking to enhance their personal well-being or strengthen their relationships. Utilizing an integrative, strength-based and collaborative approach, I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs. As a Level I Gottman Couples Therapy trained professional, I bring additional expertise to support couples in communication and intimacy.
I am currently accepting new clients! Are you an individual or a couple facing personal or family changes or challenges? Whether you're recently married, a new parent, or navigating any transitional period, I'm here to support you. I specialize in individuals and couples looking to enhance their personal well-being or strengthen their relationships. Utilizing an integrative, strength-based and collaborative approach, I tailor my methods to meet your unique needs. As a Level I Gottman Couples Therapy trained professional, I bring additional expertise to support couples in communication and intimacy.
(805) 819-2214 View (805) 819-2214
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Molly A Eisen-Kearns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
I offer additional services including collaboration with other providers, psycho-education, communication skills, in vivo (in life) sessions in nature or the community, and family support and education.
Loving Kindness. Compassion. Joy. Equanimity. We are social beings and often need one another to grow, heal and explore. Together we can address your unique needs, such as a sense of suffering you wish to transform, a life situation you need some support in dealing with, or a profound journey you would like to embark upon. I look forward to understanding your life view and offering honest feedback and support as we collaborate to develop practices suited to your path.
I offer additional services including collaboration with other providers, psycho-education, communication skills, in vivo (in life) sessions in nature or the community, and family support and education.
Loving Kindness. Compassion. Joy. Equanimity. We are social beings and often need one another to grow, heal and explore. Together we can address your unique needs, such as a sense of suffering you wish to transform, a life situation you need some support in dealing with, or a profound journey you would like to embark upon. I look forward to understanding your life view and offering honest feedback and support as we collaborate to develop practices suited to your path.
(805) 253-1311 View (805) 253-1311
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Daniel Ray Carlisle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
I also explore relationships through a Structural Family Therapy approach.
Life and relationships are filled with amazing experiences and opportunities. However, life and relationships also come with challenges and struggles. When we are hurt by those we love or by the circumstances of life we want someone safe to turn for help and support. Our hope is for the pain to be less and ideally for broken relationships to be healed. We long for healthy relationships and skills to navigate life like when the waters are rough.
I also explore relationships through a Structural Family Therapy approach.
Life and relationships are filled with amazing experiences and opportunities. However, life and relationships also come with challenges and struggles. When we are hurt by those we love or by the circumstances of life we want someone safe to turn for help and support. Our hope is for the pain to be less and ideally for broken relationships to be healed. We long for healthy relationships and skills to navigate life like when the waters are rough.
(805) 590-4627 View (805) 590-4627
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Sally Kazemi (Saloumeh Kazemi)
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422  (Online Only)
My name is Sally Kazemi (Saloumeh Kazemi). Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 144478. I have a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy. I have worked with many different individuals, families, couples, and children. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxiety, couple’s issues, and family-of-origin issues
My name is Sally Kazemi (Saloumeh Kazemi). Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 144478. I have a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy. I have worked with many different individuals, families, couples, and children. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxiety, couple’s issues, and family-of-origin issues
(805) 243-3529 View (805) 243-3529
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Carrie Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atascadero, CA 93422
Taking New Clients April '24! Serving all of CA! Hi there and welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I can be your someone to talk to. I am very neurodiverse affirming, body-positive, and a fan of the Oxford Comma (hashtag grammar joke). I have over ten years of therapeutic experience with a background working with youth, adults, and the "sandwich generation" (those who are caring for teens and their aging parents), depression, anxiety, trauma, life adjustments, and adults parenting neurodiverse populations. If you are even a little bit curious about therapy, I'd like to hear from you.
Taking New Clients April '24! Serving all of CA! Hi there and welcome! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and I can be your someone to talk to. I am very neurodiverse affirming, body-positive, and a fan of the Oxford Comma (hashtag grammar joke). I have over ten years of therapeutic experience with a background working with youth, adults, and the "sandwich generation" (those who are caring for teens and their aging parents), depression, anxiety, trauma, life adjustments, and adults parenting neurodiverse populations. If you are even a little bit curious about therapy, I'd like to hear from you.
(805) 429-1577 View (805) 429-1577
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Jessica Dawson Individual And Family Counseling Inc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
This time in someone's life can be full of new experiences and opportunity, it can also come with struggles within oneself, as well as the family.
My goal is to provide you with a supportive, safe and trusting environment. We will work with your strengths to help problem solve, increase coping skills and overcome stress and challenges you are facing. I am passionate about working in this field and highly committed to each and every client I see!
This time in someone's life can be full of new experiences and opportunity, it can also come with struggles within oneself, as well as the family.
My goal is to provide you with a supportive, safe and trusting environment. We will work with your strengths to help problem solve, increase coping skills and overcome stress and challenges you are facing. I am passionate about working in this field and highly committed to each and every client I see!
(805) 664-2121 View (805) 664-2121
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Anita Sandler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Atascadero, CA 93422
I'm Anita Sandler, a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health clinics. I have had great success helping clients overcome symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also provide counseling to couples/families to increase communication skills, and to survivors of domestic violence to help recapture their confidence. The theoretical orientation that I prefer is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected.
I'm Anita Sandler, a California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health clinics. I have had great success helping clients overcome symptoms related to depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also provide counseling to couples/families to increase communication skills, and to survivors of domestic violence to help recapture their confidence. The theoretical orientation that I prefer is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.