Family Therapy in San Clemente, CA
Louise Yeilding
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My initial training was in marriage, family and child counseling.
I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.
My initial training was in marriage, family and child counseling.
I work with adults in individual and or couple counseling. I help clients resolve short term transitional issues as well as longer term difficulties. People who have struggled with an unresolved personal or relationship issue often experience depression and anxiety as a result of it. I address both the issue and the emotional response to the issue. I also provide extensive psychotherapy for clients suffering from longer term problems.
Heidi Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
This passion has lead me, in addition to getting my license in Marriage and Family therapy, to pursue certification as a facilitator for the PrepareEnrich program, as well as being certified by the Relationship Coaching Institute as a Singles Coach and a Couples Coach.
You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seem to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to understand you, and you don't know what to do. I get it. You feel stuck... But, better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship…
This passion has lead me, in addition to getting my license in Marriage and Family therapy, to pursue certification as a facilitator for the PrepareEnrich program, as well as being certified by the Relationship Coaching Institute as a Singles Coach and a Couples Coach.
You can't seem to get over worrying about the many things on your plate. It's hard to get out of bed in the morning, and there's just no motivation for anything. To make things worse, your partner seem to not care at all, getting on you about everything and making it even harder for you. They don't seem to understand you, and you don't know what to do. I get it. You feel stuck... But, better is possible, and I'm here to help. I have a passion for helping individuals in personal growth and couples thrive in their relationship…
Hi! I am Stan Kemp. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My license number is LMFT51919. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, identity disorders and more. I work with individuals and couples. I work with clients aging from 18 to 99. I have not met a disorder I was uncomfortable treating. I enjoy working with military and law enforcement. I use a various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person centered, solution focused, family systems, and EMDR. I meet the client where they are at without judgement.
Hi! I am Stan Kemp. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My license number is LMFT51919. I work with those struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, identity disorders and more. I work with individuals and couples. I work with clients aging from 18 to 99. I have not met a disorder I was uncomfortable treating. I enjoy working with military and law enforcement. I use a various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, person centered, solution focused, family systems, and EMDR. I meet the client where they are at without judgement.
I believe the work incorporates my core value of faith which brings a holistic approach to mental health working with four major approaches - family systems by Bowen, psychodynamics of early childhood, Neuroplasticity, and finally, our spiritual nature.
Relationships can be very wonderful, at times difficult, but are crucial to our health and overall well-being. How we think about those relationships impacts our mood and our day-to-day functioning. How you think about a situation can affect your behavior. Lewis Howes is right "Your thoughts shape your reality...". As a licensed therapist, I’ve discovered techniques to help identify and change unhealthy thought patterns and improve relationships. I have experience and training working with couples dealing with relational issues ranging from infidelity, divorce, trust, and betrayal.
I believe the work incorporates my core value of faith which brings a holistic approach to mental health working with four major approaches - family systems by Bowen, psychodynamics of early childhood, Neuroplasticity, and finally, our spiritual nature.
Relationships can be very wonderful, at times difficult, but are crucial to our health and overall well-being. How we think about those relationships impacts our mood and our day-to-day functioning. How you think about a situation can affect your behavior. Lewis Howes is right "Your thoughts shape your reality...". As a licensed therapist, I’ve discovered techniques to help identify and change unhealthy thought patterns and improve relationships. I have experience and training working with couples dealing with relational issues ranging from infidelity, divorce, trust, and betrayal.
Isabella Y. Nyquist
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92673
Isabella is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family-based therapy (FBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and is a Gottman Level 2 trained clinician.
Isabella specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Isabella earned her BA in Psychology from CSU Long Beach and her Masters in Social Work from CSU Fullerton, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Isabella has experience in providing intensive outpatient therapy to children, teens and adults. Her style is client-centered, affirming, approachable, and strategy-focused.
Isabella is trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), family-based therapy (FBT), emotion-focused family therapy (EFFT), and is a Gottman Level 2 trained clinician.
Isabella specializes in treating individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with disordered eating, trauma, anxiety and mood disorders. Isabella earned her BA in Psychology from CSU Long Beach and her Masters in Social Work from CSU Fullerton, and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Isabella has experience in providing intensive outpatient therapy to children, teens and adults. Her style is client-centered, affirming, approachable, and strategy-focused.
We are a family of treatment centers that believes each recovery is unique.
Making the decision to get free from your addiction is the most important one you will ever make. It empowers you to have control over your life and avoid a downward spiral of chaos. Sirona Behavioral Health is committed to the safety, comfort, and success of every resident that comes to us seeking treatment. We provide clients with all of the resources they need to sustain a life without drugs and alcohol, and provide the tools to help them learn how to enjoy life again. We work closely with every resident to ensure the best care for each individual.
We are a family of treatment centers that believes each recovery is unique.
Making the decision to get free from your addiction is the most important one you will ever make. It empowers you to have control over your life and avoid a downward spiral of chaos. Sirona Behavioral Health is committed to the safety, comfort, and success of every resident that comes to us seeking treatment. We provide clients with all of the resources they need to sustain a life without drugs and alcohol, and provide the tools to help them learn how to enjoy life again. We work closely with every resident to ensure the best care for each individual.
Be Well Therapy + Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Clemente, CA 92672
My typical client is navigating the complexities of relationships, from dating and family dynamics to career stress. They feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, struggle with emotional regulation, and seek deeper connections. They want to heal past wounds, improve self-awareness, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we’ll explore attachment and emotional well-being. With a blend of empathy and strategic guidance, I help clients find emotional balance, confidence, and the relationships they deserve.
My typical client is navigating the complexities of relationships, from dating and family dynamics to career stress. They feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, struggle with emotional regulation, and seek deeper connections. They want to heal past wounds, improve self-awareness, and build healthy, fulfilling relationships. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space where we’ll explore attachment and emotional well-being. With a blend of empathy and strategic guidance, I help clients find emotional balance, confidence, and the relationships they deserve.
Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
My goal is to provide a, safe and non-judgmental place where I can help my client's reach their full potential by processing feelings, improving communication, and exploring family issues that may be a barrier to success. I have worked with adults, children, adolescents, couples, and families with various issues including: Depression, Coming Out Issues, Increasing Intimacy, Sexual Identity, Self Esteem, Increasing Happiness, Stress Management, Bereavement, Internalized homophobia, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, and Help with Lifestyle Choices. I work with both LGBTQI and heterosexual people.
Gass works with depression, grief, anxiety, panic episodes, phobic reactions, bipolar problems, obsessive compulsive problems, post traumatic stress, marital, family and relationship problems and assisting people to rebuild their lives from trauma, abuse, rejection and neglect.
Michael Gass Ph.D is a licensed psychologist, PSY 5201, licensed clinical social worker, LCS 1051, and licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT 3173 and is certified as a practitioner in psychodrama by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Gass is the director and psychotherapist at the Rebuilding Therapy Center, a comprehensive psychological and family treatment center in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Gass is the developer of Rebuilding Therapy and author of the book: Overcoming the Past for a More Effective Future, published by Greenwood Publishing Group, Westport Connecticut.
Gass works with depression, grief, anxiety, panic episodes, phobic reactions, bipolar problems, obsessive compulsive problems, post traumatic stress, marital, family and relationship problems and assisting people to rebuild their lives from trauma, abuse, rejection and neglect.
Michael Gass Ph.D is a licensed psychologist, PSY 5201, licensed clinical social worker, LCS 1051, and licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT 3173 and is certified as a practitioner in psychodrama by the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Gass is the director and psychotherapist at the Rebuilding Therapy Center, a comprehensive psychological and family treatment center in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Gass is the developer of Rebuilding Therapy and author of the book: Overcoming the Past for a More Effective Future, published by Greenwood Publishing Group, Westport Connecticut.
Change is an inevitable part of life. The lack of change or too much change can overwhelm us and derail our growth. No one escapes hardship and stress. During these times we need the trust, respect, and empathy of an impartial professional especially when family and friends are just too close to the matter. With more than 20 years of clinical practice, I've found that the healthier person reaches out for help beyond their immediate sphere. I see myself as a guide facilitating my patients' healthy risk taking and helping them manifest their visions for a better future.
Change is an inevitable part of life. The lack of change or too much change can overwhelm us and derail our growth. No one escapes hardship and stress. During these times we need the trust, respect, and empathy of an impartial professional especially when family and friends are just too close to the matter. With more than 20 years of clinical practice, I've found that the healthier person reaches out for help beyond their immediate sphere. I see myself as a guide facilitating my patients' healthy risk taking and helping them manifest their visions for a better future.
Lily Habte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
I infuse psychoanalysis, Family Systems, CBT, and Solution Focused therapy.
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the same arguments? Does everything feel difficult? Working from home has increased these challenges for many couples. My expertise is working with couples who are struggling with communication, addiction, and infidelity. An unhealthy dynamic in a relationship affects your self esteem, outlook, motivation, and happiness. I help my clients learn and adopt effective tools that they can implement and practice in their everyday life. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.
I infuse psychoanalysis, Family Systems, CBT, and Solution Focused therapy.
Do you feel lonely in your relationship? Are you tired of the same arguments? Does everything feel difficult? Working from home has increased these challenges for many couples. My expertise is working with couples who are struggling with communication, addiction, and infidelity. An unhealthy dynamic in a relationship affects your self esteem, outlook, motivation, and happiness. I help my clients learn and adopt effective tools that they can implement and practice in their everyday life. You don't have to do it alone. Call, let's talk.
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My name is Simone Stear Zwipf and I am so excited to partner with you. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as a licensed professional clinical counselor. I believe that therapy should feel empowering and enjoyable. My strength is working with clients to build self-esteem, reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, process difficult experiences and trauma, help those with substance use disorders, and improve couple and family relationships.
My name is Simone Stear Zwipf and I am so excited to partner with you. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as a licensed professional clinical counselor. I believe that therapy should feel empowering and enjoyable. My strength is working with clients to build self-esteem, reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms, process difficult experiences and trauma, help those with substance use disorders, and improve couple and family relationships.
Anna Elise Loprieno
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Anna Elise Loprieno, and I am a Master’s level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 141806) with specialized training in Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) and evidence-based behavior modification using Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My approach cultivates connection and collaboration, offering a judgment-free space tailored to your unique experiences and aspirations. My clients often compare working with me to a compassionate journey in which self-discovery leads to empowerment. Change is made possible by accepting your current situation. Together, we strengthen the muscles of sitting with your emotions, reducing the impact of challenges like anxiety & self-doubt. Invite Future You to act in alignment with your values, free from persistent thoughts that hold you back. Let's make space for growth and create a path that aligns with the best version of yourself.
My name is Anna Elise Loprieno, and I am a Master’s level Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 141806) with specialized training in Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) and evidence-based behavior modification using Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
My approach cultivates connection and collaboration, offering a judgment-free space tailored to your unique experiences and aspirations. My clients often compare working with me to a compassionate journey in which self-discovery leads to empowerment. Change is made possible by accepting your current situation. Together, we strengthen the muscles of sitting with your emotions, reducing the impact of challenges like anxiety & self-doubt. Invite Future You to act in alignment with your values, free from persistent thoughts that hold you back. Let's make space for growth and create a path that aligns with the best version of yourself.
Thank you for stopping by and taking a second to get to know me. I am a certified professional life coach specializing in relationships and mental health. The long journey that brought me to this place in my life included growing up in southern California and moving up to Cal Poly, SLO where I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology/human development. For our first ten years as a family, we lived wherever the Marine Corps sent us! I’ve spent most of the last three decades trying to build healthy, connected, resilient relationships with my husband and our three kids. They have all grown up now - I guess we all have!
Thank you for stopping by and taking a second to get to know me. I am a certified professional life coach specializing in relationships and mental health. The long journey that brought me to this place in my life included growing up in southern California and moving up to Cal Poly, SLO where I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology/human development. For our first ten years as a family, we lived wherever the Marine Corps sent us! I’ve spent most of the last three decades trying to build healthy, connected, resilient relationships with my husband and our three kids. They have all grown up now - I guess we all have!
By employing goal setting strategies, visualization, core beliefs, and utilizing marriage and family therapy techniques, I help to get athletes, families, and couples back on the block!.
Are you an athlete struggling to make a specific time or team? Feeling pressure to perform? Do you perform differently in practice than at competitions? Are you sports parents with concern about your child - athlete? Is sports getting in the way of your family dynamic? I work with athletes and families to help overcome stressors and mental blocks in the realm of sports as well as in day-to-day life. My degree is in Marriage and Family therapy and I work with couples and families outside of the sporting world as well.
By employing goal setting strategies, visualization, core beliefs, and utilizing marriage and family therapy techniques, I help to get athletes, families, and couples back on the block!.
Are you an athlete struggling to make a specific time or team? Feeling pressure to perform? Do you perform differently in practice than at competitions? Are you sports parents with concern about your child - athlete? Is sports getting in the way of your family dynamic? I work with athletes and families to help overcome stressors and mental blocks in the realm of sports as well as in day-to-day life. My degree is in Marriage and Family therapy and I work with couples and families outside of the sporting world as well.
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals. With several therapists in our practice, we can usually support all members of a family.
Finding a therapist who is a good match can be challenging. We help by connecting you to a therapist who is warm, approachable and has skills designed to help you achieve your goals. With several therapists in our practice, we can usually support all members of a family.
Life can be difficult and I am here to help you explore and understand your experiences - past, present and future. If you are struggling with relationship difficulties, work challenges, stressful family dynamics or painful personal experiences, with compassion and empathy, I will help you explore and release guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, sadness and grief. You will gain skills to make life happen for you, not against you. You can expect to feel heard and understood as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how you have the control and choice to find peace, hope and happiness.
Life can be difficult and I am here to help you explore and understand your experiences - past, present and future. If you are struggling with relationship difficulties, work challenges, stressful family dynamics or painful personal experiences, with compassion and empathy, I will help you explore and release guilt, shame, anger, anxiety, sadness and grief. You will gain skills to make life happen for you, not against you. You can expect to feel heard and understood as you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how you have the control and choice to find peace, hope and happiness.
Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Struggling with addiction and feel rehab isn’t an option? Leaving your family, job, school and responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy and on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of fear, failure, guilt, and shame. You may have tried stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. Breaking this cycle alone is tough! Counseling may be more effective for you than rehab. I specialize in moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Catherine Janet Girard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Clemente, CA 92672
I have been married for 36 years and raised two children, which gives me an understanding of life transitions, struggles and family dynamics.
Meeting a stranger, and sharing your life isn't easy. Trusting relationships take time-- even with a professional therapist. I have tried to create an atmosphere that will give you a safe and relaxing place where you can share your hopes, failures, struggles and goals without judgement. The years have a way of tangling us in bonds while the process takes work--healing and change can happen!
I have been married for 36 years and raised two children, which gives me an understanding of life transitions, struggles and family dynamics.
Meeting a stranger, and sharing your life isn't easy. Trusting relationships take time-- even with a professional therapist. I have tried to create an atmosphere that will give you a safe and relaxing place where you can share your hopes, failures, struggles and goals without judgement. The years have a way of tangling us in bonds while the process takes work--healing and change can happen!
Struggling with addiction & feel rehab isn’t an option? Want to adjust your relationship with a substance instead of being told you must quit? Leaving your family, job, school or responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy & on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of anxiety, guilt, & shame. You may have tried cutting back or stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. I specialize in Moderation & abstinence based approaches.
Struggling with addiction & feel rehab isn’t an option? Want to adjust your relationship with a substance instead of being told you must quit? Leaving your family, job, school or responsibilities for an extended period of time is not always needed to get yourself healthy & on track. If you or a loved one are struggling with addiction, I know the challenges of this lifestyle. Being caught in the cycle of addiction is hard-feelings of anxiety, guilt, & shame. You may have tried cutting back or stopping on your own, only to find yourself engaging in the same unhelpful behavior. I specialize in Moderation & abstinence based approaches.
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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.