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Arbella Odishoo Parrot
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Life can be challenging for all of us. Careers, families, relationships, our health; all can provide joy but can also be sources of great stress and difficulty. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from living the life you seek. These may include low self esteem, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in your professional life or marriage, depression, to name just a few. The relationship you and I forge will help guide you to improve your life, whether your needs be interpersonal, career related, parenting, or unresolved issues from the past.
Life can be challenging for all of us. Careers, families, relationships, our health; all can provide joy but can also be sources of great stress and difficulty. As a licensed clinical psychologist, I will work with you to overcome the obstacles that prevent you from living the life you seek. These may include low self esteem, anxiety, lack of satisfaction in your professional life or marriage, depression, to name just a few. The relationship you and I forge will help guide you to improve your life, whether your needs be interpersonal, career related, parenting, or unresolved issues from the past.
(415) 967-7202 View (415) 967-7202
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Lori Conroy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I specialize in Marriage Counseling, a positive approach that helps couples connect emotionally while healing and working through conflict.
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
I specialize in Marriage Counseling, a positive approach that helps couples connect emotionally while healing and working through conflict.
As a Relationship Therapist I help Individuals, couples, and families overcome tough issues and discover deeper more fulfilling relationships. I specialize in Infidelity Recovery. Discovering that you have been cheated on and lied to is a painful and traumatic experience that can cause many feelings such as despair, anger, sadness, rage, fear and loss. If you were unfaithful, realizing the depth of the pain caused, and the guilt associated with it is often unbearable. However, there is hope; getting over the betrayal, takes a skilled experienced therapist. I respond 12/7 for urgent matters.
(415) 936-8099 View (415) 936-8099
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Hollis (Holly) A. Byers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
Are you or your family under stress, or does personal tension or relational conflict rule the day? Are you experiencing a transition, a divorce, a loss, or have new partners entered the family picture? Do you worry that your child is depressed or anxious? Do you worry that you are not a good parent? For over 25 years, I have been helping people like you successfully resolve these issues. I help adults navigate individual and marital challenges and parents master the skills that parenting requires. I help teens make better choices as they come to know themselves.
(415) 455-5884 View (415) 455-5884
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Vanessa Vertin
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, anxiety and depression, issues of elders and their families, aging & death, developmental issues, PTSD, and women’s issues.
Dr. Vertin specializes in modern-day relationships with self and others. Her work helps people thrive by revolutionizing how people think about health and relationship and thus, how they function. Vanessa's specializations are integral health, coupling relationships, and life transitions/stress. Other areas in which she has extensive training and therapeutic experience include: freedom and intimacy dynamics, marriage and other relationship forms, survivors of abuse, anxiety and depression, issues of elders and their families, aging & death, developmental issues, PTSD, and women’s issues.
(650) 262-3687 View (650) 262-3687
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Dan Neuharth
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
I offer both individual psychotherapy and marriage / couples counseling.
Therapy is a powerful tool for changing relationships with your partner, family, or other significant people. Most importantly, therapy can transform your relationship with yourself. My more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist has shown that when people improve how they treat and view themselves, even in small ways, the benefits are enormous: less stress, emotional turmoil, anxiety, and negative thinking; more confidence, contentment, life balance, and self-acceptance; and better communication with those you love.
I offer both individual psychotherapy and marriage / couples counseling.
Therapy is a powerful tool for changing relationships with your partner, family, or other significant people. Most importantly, therapy can transform your relationship with yourself. My more than 25 years of experience as a psychotherapist has shown that when people improve how they treat and view themselves, even in small ways, the benefits are enormous: less stress, emotional turmoil, anxiety, and negative thinking; more confidence, contentment, life balance, and self-acceptance; and better communication with those you love.
(415) 787-3948 View (415) 787-3948
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Thom Kessler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RAS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Addiction Specialist.
Whether your decision to make changes involves freedom from painful limiting beliefs, release from repetitive relationship patterns, or transformation through sincere self-examination, I help people to fully realize the person they are destined to become. I work with adults, couples, teens, and families, helping them to successfully attain short-term goals and craft long-range solutions by utilizing a variety of approaches matched to their specific needs or expressed desires as they learn new ways to address life's challenges. As a level 3 Gottman couples therapist, I work with couples utilizing John Gottman's evidence-based theory.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Addiction Specialist.
Whether your decision to make changes involves freedom from painful limiting beliefs, release from repetitive relationship patterns, or transformation through sincere self-examination, I help people to fully realize the person they are destined to become. I work with adults, couples, teens, and families, helping them to successfully attain short-term goals and craft long-range solutions by utilizing a variety of approaches matched to their specific needs or expressed desires as they learn new ways to address life's challenges. As a level 3 Gottman couples therapist, I work with couples utilizing John Gottman's evidence-based theory.
(415) 454-8931 View (415) 454-8931
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Sergio Baroni
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925  (Online Only)
Hello! Thank you for checking out my site. Please call me if you really want to set yourself up to thrive! As a seasoned therapist, life coach and happiness expert, I can show you how to dramatically improve your coping with stress, re-pattern thinking and habits and take empowered and purpose driven action to achieve lasting peace and happiness. I also can help you to improve your existing relationship or find one that is right for you. I use a holistic approach that considers all the factors affecting your well-being and develops a clear pathway for your wellness.
Hello! Thank you for checking out my site. Please call me if you really want to set yourself up to thrive! As a seasoned therapist, life coach and happiness expert, I can show you how to dramatically improve your coping with stress, re-pattern thinking and habits and take empowered and purpose driven action to achieve lasting peace and happiness. I also can help you to improve your existing relationship or find one that is right for you. I use a holistic approach that considers all the factors affecting your well-being and develops a clear pathway for your wellness.
(415) 233-9252 View (415) 233-9252
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R. Austin Heafey
Psychologist, MA, Psy D
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
My name is Dr. R. Austin Heafey - I am a licensed clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, parents and families. While every client is unique, my fundamental aim remains the same: improve self-esteem, build self-confidence and enrich my patient's self-worth. When a person has faith in their abilities and feels comfortable with who they are, they are better able to engage with the world they live in, the family they belong to and the life they deserve to experience. Put simply, my objective is to improve my patient's quality of life.
(925) 255-7651 View (925) 255-7651
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Lisa Nave
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
We all need a compassionate witness to help us process and make meaning of our lives. With over 25 years of experience, I support clients in becoming more self-aware while exploring the dynamics, situations and patterns that cause them suffering. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and individuation of the authentic self.
We all need a compassionate witness to help us process and make meaning of our lives. With over 25 years of experience, I support clients in becoming more self-aware while exploring the dynamics, situations and patterns that cause them suffering. My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and individuation of the authentic self.
(415) 729-3385 View (415) 729-3385
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Therapy For Women Sarah Fowler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Hi, I'm Sarah. I’m passionate about helping deeply feeling, anxious women bring clarity, presence, and confidence to their lives. My practice focuses on reconnecting women to their stories, emotions, and intuition after experiences of trauma or growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home. Together we tend to the anxiety, self-criticism, and relationship stress by slowing down, mapping the story of you, adding awareness, and practicing new strategies to bring you back to yourself.
Hi, I'm Sarah. I’m passionate about helping deeply feeling, anxious women bring clarity, presence, and confidence to their lives. My practice focuses on reconnecting women to their stories, emotions, and intuition after experiences of trauma or growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional home. Together we tend to the anxiety, self-criticism, and relationship stress by slowing down, mapping the story of you, adding awareness, and practicing new strategies to bring you back to yourself.
(415) 687-3549 View (415) 687-3549
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Russell (Rusty) Hendlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I bring warmth, humor, compassion, clarity and understanding to my work. I support couples and families in improving communication, expressing feelings, resolving conflict, and establishing clearer roles. I encourage parents to set fair and firm limits and establish healthy boundaries. I assist individuals and families in becoming more confident, hopeful, cooperative and relaxed. I support relating with clarity, serenity, and loving kindness. I use mentalization based therapy (MBT) and systems therapy as primary approaches, but can use CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, attachment or other approches as needed.
I bring warmth, humor, compassion, clarity and understanding to my work. I support couples and families in improving communication, expressing feelings, resolving conflict, and establishing clearer roles. I encourage parents to set fair and firm limits and establish healthy boundaries. I assist individuals and families in becoming more confident, hopeful, cooperative and relaxed. I support relating with clarity, serenity, and loving kindness. I use mentalization based therapy (MBT) and systems therapy as primary approaches, but can use CBT, DBT, ACT, motivational interviewing, attachment or other approches as needed.
(415) 849-4069 View (415) 849-4069
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Davida Taurek
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
The foundation of my work with you rests in the belief that human connection based on insight and empathy is transformational. Often times suffering is a result of habitual patterns and behaviors based on fear, and difficult experiences. This drains our natural ability to enjoy life, and unfortunately cultivates a culture of isolation and aloneness. Our honest and trusting therapeutic relationship will transmute your aloneness so that you once again have access to your innate resiliency and wonder of life. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support. Know I will be your ally.
The foundation of my work with you rests in the belief that human connection based on insight and empathy is transformational. Often times suffering is a result of habitual patterns and behaviors based on fear, and difficult experiences. This drains our natural ability to enjoy life, and unfortunately cultivates a culture of isolation and aloneness. Our honest and trusting therapeutic relationship will transmute your aloneness so that you once again have access to your innate resiliency and wonder of life. It takes courage and vulnerability to reach out for support. Know I will be your ally.
(415) 855-7306 View (415) 855-7306
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Dr. Pamela Margaret Ashkenazy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Waitlist for new clients
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety, depression, or post traumatic stress (PTSD)? With skillful psychotherapeutic counseling and support healing is possible. We will identify symptoms of PTSD. Consider that traumatic expereinces resulting in PTSD present pathways to spiritual growth (PTSG). Learning healthy coping skills is an important part of an evolitionary process of change. I encourage you to consider taking care of yourself via psychotherapy.
Are you suffering from chronic anxiety, depression, or post traumatic stress (PTSD)? With skillful psychotherapeutic counseling and support healing is possible. We will identify symptoms of PTSD. Consider that traumatic expereinces resulting in PTSD present pathways to spiritual growth (PTSG). Learning healthy coping skills is an important part of an evolitionary process of change. I encourage you to consider taking care of yourself via psychotherapy.
(415) 849-2249 View (415) 849-2249
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Molly Coogan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I work with individuals, couples and families using an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to your needs and personality. My style is supportive and collaborative, drawing upon your existing strengths while also building the trust and safety to talk about sensitive topics or explore difficult feelings. Whether you are experiencing career or school stress, struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through grief or managing interpersonal challenges, I will support you in shifting out of the unhelpful patterns that stand in the way to living a life of meaning, purpose and inspiration.
I work with individuals, couples and families using an integrative approach to therapy that is tailored to your needs and personality. My style is supportive and collaborative, drawing upon your existing strengths while also building the trust and safety to talk about sensitive topics or explore difficult feelings. Whether you are experiencing career or school stress, struggling with symptoms of depression or anxiety, working through grief or managing interpersonal challenges, I will support you in shifting out of the unhelpful patterns that stand in the way to living a life of meaning, purpose and inspiration.
(415) 903-4705 View (415) 903-4705
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Courageous Counseling Center
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Do you feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or disheartened in your life or in your relationships? Find relief from isolation and suffering. Restore connection and intimacy in your relationships. Learn to communicate wisely. Strengthen your sense of self. Build resiliency. Bring awareness into everyday living, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our practice is multi-cultural and diverse and reflects values of inclusiveness and respect toward all humans. You are welcome here! Together, we blend compassion and a dash of humor to catalyze and embody the positive transformations you are looking for.
Do you feel disconnected, dissatisfied, or disheartened in your life or in your relationships? Find relief from isolation and suffering. Restore connection and intimacy in your relationships. Learn to communicate wisely. Strengthen your sense of self. Build resiliency. Bring awareness into everyday living, and turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Our practice is multi-cultural and diverse and reflects values of inclusiveness and respect toward all humans. You are welcome here! Together, we blend compassion and a dash of humor to catalyze and embody the positive transformations you are looking for.
(415) 855-3411 View (415) 855-3411
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Miriam Fagan
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
My approach is to provide empathic, warm, and collaborative care. My goal is to meet you where you are. I want to understand your struggles as best I can, so we can start to navigate the path forward. I will listen openly and without judgment. I will provide a safe space for holding wherever you may be at this time. For some I may mostly be listening, for others I may offer creative problem solving approaches. We will work together to create a balance that is right for you. This is your journey. I am here to help.
My approach is to provide empathic, warm, and collaborative care. My goal is to meet you where you are. I want to understand your struggles as best I can, so we can start to navigate the path forward. I will listen openly and without judgment. I will provide a safe space for holding wherever you may be at this time. For some I may mostly be listening, for others I may offer creative problem solving approaches. We will work together to create a balance that is right for you. This is your journey. I am here to help.
(415) 965-6821 View (415) 965-6821
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Martin Block
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience. The majority of my work is with people who are working to overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, addiction, and life transition concerns that are interfering with their ability to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Licensed and trained as a clinical psychologist and a MFT, I work with both individuals and couples, using a collaborative and active approach.
I am a seasoned psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience. The majority of my work is with people who are working to overcome anxiety, depression, relationship problems, job stress, addiction, and life transition concerns that are interfering with their ability to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life. Licensed and trained as a clinical psychologist and a MFT, I work with both individuals and couples, using a collaborative and active approach.
(415) 563-3438 View (415) 563-3438
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Burke Baldwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Waitlist for new clients
I'm inspired by engaging people to create meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe that it only takes one person to change the trajectory of our lives in an impactful way. My approach is to foster agency, trust, and commitment to take the small steps necessary to showing up in your life in a way that is more aligned with your own core values and ideals. I have worked in various treatment settings ranging from inpatient psych, residential, and outpatient with teens and adults. Prior to becoming a therapist I was a professional athlete and understand the difficulties in balancing performance and personal development.
I'm inspired by engaging people to create meaning and purpose in their lives. I believe that it only takes one person to change the trajectory of our lives in an impactful way. My approach is to foster agency, trust, and commitment to take the small steps necessary to showing up in your life in a way that is more aligned with your own core values and ideals. I have worked in various treatment settings ranging from inpatient psych, residential, and outpatient with teens and adults. Prior to becoming a therapist I was a professional athlete and understand the difficulties in balancing performance and personal development.
(628) 265-6751 View (628) 265-6751
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Marcia Miller
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Corte Madera, CA 94925
Supervised by Makhetsi Tessien, LMFT 117209. Life can present challenging situations. Sometimes these situations are overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. At times, utilizing your partner, significant other, family, or friends as support is not enough. Whether its conflict, stress management, coping skills, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, or grief and loss; by utilizing psychotherapy, it can help you identify inner-strength, identify coping skills, use other forms of coping mechanisms to achieve desirable outcomes. ​
Supervised by Makhetsi Tessien, LMFT 117209. Life can present challenging situations. Sometimes these situations are overwhelming and hard to navigate alone. At times, utilizing your partner, significant other, family, or friends as support is not enough. Whether its conflict, stress management, coping skills, anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions, or grief and loss; by utilizing psychotherapy, it can help you identify inner-strength, identify coping skills, use other forms of coping mechanisms to achieve desirable outcomes. ​
(415) 329-7041 View (415) 329-7041
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Kristin Wolcott Farese, LCSW, CGP
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corte Madera, CA 94925
I am an experienced psychotherapist offering sessions for individuals, couples and families. I strive to facilitate conversations that invite fresh perspectives and personal agency, attuning to broader social-cultural factors that influence individuals and relationships. My clients often discover they can release coping strategies that no longer support them, and cultivate conditions for personal growth, freedom and more satisfaction in life.
I am an experienced psychotherapist offering sessions for individuals, couples and families. I strive to facilitate conversations that invite fresh perspectives and personal agency, attuning to broader social-cultural factors that influence individuals and relationships. My clients often discover they can release coping strategies that no longer support them, and cultivate conditions for personal growth, freedom and more satisfaction in life.
(415) 881-5445 View (415) 881-5445
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.