Photo of Dunya Ellen Holland, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Dunya Ellen Holland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
Are you ready to talk about it? I’m an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals, couples, teens (and their parents!) find the path to peace of mind. If you are not sure about therapy but sensing that something is in the way of you feeling ok, or maybe you know what the problem is but can't seem to find your way, I‘m ready with kindness, compassion and evidence-based practices to help you transform your life and relationships. I invite you to my cozy, judgment free office by the ocean (with parking!) or if you like, we can even talk as we walk along the beautiful Del Mar beach.
(858) 703-5288 View (858) 703-5288
Photo of Lorena Arnold Brenner, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Lorena Arnold Brenner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist with 15 years of experience working with adults, adolescent, children and their families. I have worked both in the outpatient hospital environment and in the Del Mar School district. In addition to my private practice work I am active with KidsTurn San Diego, a nonprofit organization helping families navigate the process of divorce.
(760) 642-1548 View (760) 642-1548
Photo of Georgina Ramirez, MFT (Bilingual), Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Georgina Ramirez, MFT (Bilingual)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, English, Spanish
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
"Feeling tired, confused, stressed out, and don't know why? Are you worried about your relationships and your level of satisfaction in life?" Georgina is a professional, caring, and practical BILINGUAL & BI-CULTURAL (Eng/Spanish) THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AND EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. CONFIDENTIAL. Georgina specializes in Relationship Issues (premarital, marital problems, affairs, financial stress, divorce); Trauma Recovery (post traumatic stress, victims of crime, grief, death, dying); Teen Issues (op-positional/defiant, peer pressure); Women's Issues (loving too much, dependency, co-dependency); Anxiety or Fears, Career Development, and Depression.
"Feeling tired, confused, stressed out, and don't know why? Are you worried about your relationships and your level of satisfaction in life?" Georgina is a professional, caring, and practical BILINGUAL & BI-CULTURAL (Eng/Spanish) THERAPIST WITH 20+ YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE. LICENSED AS A MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST AND EFFECTIVELY WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES. CONFIDENTIAL. Georgina specializes in Relationship Issues (premarital, marital problems, affairs, financial stress, divorce); Trauma Recovery (post traumatic stress, victims of crime, grief, death, dying); Teen Issues (op-positional/defiant, peer pressure); Women's Issues (loving too much, dependency, co-dependency); Anxiety or Fears, Career Development, and Depression.
(858) 779-4953 View (858) 779-4953
Photo of Aimee Vadnais, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Aimee Vadnais
Psychologist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been providing individual, couples, and family therapy in San Diego for 23 years.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been providing individual, couples, and family therapy in San Diego for 23 years.
Stop and envision what your best self, relationship, job, life look like. Are you currently where you want to be? If not, what is standing in your way? Is it fear? Lack of time? Feel stuck? Don’t know where to start? Change can be hard and scary. But better days are ahead and I want to help you get there. You are not alone on this journey. If you are ready to get started in LIVING the life you envision for yourself, let’s get started. Call me today for a free consultation.
(619) 330-8237 View (619) 330-8237
Photo of Marjorie Miller, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Marjorie Miller
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
I received specialized postdoctoral training in marriage and family therapy, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and EMDR.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
I received specialized postdoctoral training in marriage and family therapy, pregnancy and postpartum issues, and EMDR.
Seeking Psychotherapy is a courageous and hopeful act. While each of us comes to therapy for different reasons, we all need acceptance, empathy, and support to examine our lives and make change. I work with children, adolescents, and adults and tailor my approach to the individual needs of my client. I have helped people with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, addiction, parenting, and navigating difficult life transitions, such as divorce and remarriage.
(760) 712-3922 View (760) 712-3922
Photo of Alan L Switzer, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Alan L Switzer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Working with couples in marital therapy has been one of my favorite areas.
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents. I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction. I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
Working with couples in marital therapy has been one of my favorite areas.
This is me at the beach with Shannon, our 25 year-old daughter. My wife Vicki and I had the good fortune to raise her here in beautiful San Diego North County, where she has had the opportunity to become an accomplished surfer, sailor, diver, and nature photographer. Vicki and I are a Marriage and Family Therapist team in private practice here for 20+ years in Encinitas, California. As well as seeing couples and families, I have specialized in treating anxiety disorders and phobias, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and adolescents. I completed my B.A.degree at the University of Connecticut and graduate training at Purdue University. Using an eclectic approach, I combine elements of cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, client-centered and mindfulness therapies in my practice. I am also certified in Clinical Hypnosis for use in weight loss, smoking cessation, habit control and anxiety reduction. I began focusing on treating adolescents very early in my career, and I have always enjoyed working with their youthful energy. Helping parents to work more closely together and develope simple and effective parenting skills can transform a stressful, contentious family life i
(760) 718-1930 View (760) 718-1930
Photo of Rafael Cortina, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Rafael Cortina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MBA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in both Mexico and the United States. I have over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, family and group therapy. I believe I am personally warm, understanding, emphatic, patient, caring, and compassionate with clients. And feel strongly that the nature of human beings tends toward growth and harmony. Along the way, the natural ability to self-regulate may unfortunately be interrupted. However, through the path of self-awareness, and self-responsibility we are able to restore our natural abilities and utilize our full potential, and live healthy life.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in both Mexico and the United States. I have over 20 years of experience in individual, couples, family and group therapy. I believe I am personally warm, understanding, emphatic, patient, caring, and compassionate with clients. And feel strongly that the nature of human beings tends toward growth and harmony. Along the way, the natural ability to self-regulate may unfortunately be interrupted. However, through the path of self-awareness, and self-responsibility we are able to restore our natural abilities and utilize our full potential, and live healthy life.
(619) 870-1263 View (619) 870-1263
Photo of Claudia Law-Greenberg, PhD, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Claudia Law-Greenberg, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
People seek a psychotherapist because they are experiencing emotional distress, often caused by issues related to relationships, family, marital problems, stress, and general dissatisfaction with one's life or work. My job as a psychologist is to find a path leading to both relief of these symptoms and to an understanding of oneself, which together provide for both short term and long term relief from these states. I do this by providing a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment which promotes a deeper understanding and exploration of oneself, with the belief that this increased self-awareness ultimately leads to positive changes and better coping skills.
People seek a psychotherapist because they are experiencing emotional distress, often caused by issues related to relationships, family, marital problems, stress, and general dissatisfaction with one's life or work. My job as a psychologist is to find a path leading to both relief of these symptoms and to an understanding of oneself, which together provide for both short term and long term relief from these states. I do this by providing a non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment which promotes a deeper understanding and exploration of oneself, with the belief that this increased self-awareness ultimately leads to positive changes and better coping skills.
(858) 314-3574 View (858) 314-3574
Photo of Charles E Nelson, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Charles E Nelson
Psychologist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in: Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health); Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior); Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft); Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
Charlie is recognized as a seasoned, direct, warm, ethical, "practical" therapist with experience since 1973. He's licensed as both Psychologist & Marriage and Family Therapist, competently helping individuals, couples, and families. Along with a broad general practice, he also specializes in: Relationship Issues (premarital & marital problems, communication, co-parenting, financial stress, affairs, infidelity, divorce, sexual health); Substance Abuse and Behavioral addictions (alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, codependence, ACOA, enabling, gambling, "sex addiction", out of control sexual behavior); Trauma Recovery (crime victims, post traumatic stress, loss, death, dying, grief, identity theft); Men's Issues: ("Men behaving badly", fatherhood, communication problems, intimacy concerns).
(858) 376-7957 View (858) 376-7957
Photo of Amy K Montague, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Amy K Montague
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
I have worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 30 years, providing a wide range of psychological services including diagnostic evaluation; individual, marital and family psychotherapy; and parent guidance. In my practice today, I enjoy treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, working with them to build healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. More specific interests include helping people cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD; adjust to life transitions and family changes; manage stress; and recover from traumatic experiences.
I have worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 30 years, providing a wide range of psychological services including diagnostic evaluation; individual, marital and family psychotherapy; and parent guidance. In my practice today, I enjoy treating children, adolescents, adults and their families, working with them to build healthy, meaningful, and satisfying lives and relationships. More specific interests include helping people cope with symptoms of anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD; adjust to life transitions and family changes; manage stress; and recover from traumatic experiences.
(858) 554-0801 View (858) 554-0801
Photo of The Center for Couples Therapy, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
The Center for Couples Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
As a marriage and family psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am an experienced, eclectic clinician whose passion is helping couples become masters of their relationship and individuals become their best selves. Clients find me to be warm, active, engaged, and creative. I often use humor, metaphor, and therapeutic experiment to enliven sessions, and utilize tools for practice to support clients between sessions. I work to have each session build on the last and reach the client’s goals in timely and powerful ways. I am committed to having each person feel known, understood, supported and appreciated throughout the therapeutic process.
As a marriage and family psychotherapist for over 30 years, I am an experienced, eclectic clinician whose passion is helping couples become masters of their relationship and individuals become their best selves. Clients find me to be warm, active, engaged, and creative. I often use humor, metaphor, and therapeutic experiment to enliven sessions, and utilize tools for practice to support clients between sessions. I work to have each session build on the last and reach the client’s goals in timely and powerful ways. I am committed to having each person feel known, understood, supported and appreciated throughout the therapeutic process.
(858) 496-7681 View (858) 496-7681
Photo of John Brandeis Boesky, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
John Brandeis Boesky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion! I feel deeply fulfilled when my support and guidance empowers my clients to achieve their goals and desired outcomes. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, transformative tools and techniques, and resources to generate lots of momentum as they endeavor to grow and live their best lives. So if you’re seeking out a seasoned guide with a warm lantern to walk beside you on your heroic journey, please give me a call!!
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Master NLP Practitioner, IFS Practitioner, Dharma Life Coach, and Sports Psychology Consultant, I LOVE my profession; my work is my passion! I feel deeply fulfilled when my support and guidance empowers my clients to achieve their goals and desired outcomes. I offer my clients my engaged presence, insights, intuition, knowledge, transformative tools and techniques, and resources to generate lots of momentum as they endeavor to grow and live their best lives. So if you’re seeking out a seasoned guide with a warm lantern to walk beside you on your heroic journey, please give me a call!!
(619) 378-4512 View (619) 378-4512
Photo of Leslie Ray, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Leslie Ray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Areas of specialty include: 1) univ students - particularly study abroad programs, 2) creatives/artists exploring blocks to bloom into potential, 3) couples/pre-marital assessments to address communication styles, conflict resolution tools, relationship visions, and developing the quality of curiosity between lovers that keeps them growing & discovering.
It is my mission to create a safe and confidential environment in which people can develop greater trust, compassion, clarity, and choice so that they may live with greater meaning, awareness and peace of mind. You can expect to feel safe and not judged, listened to, validated, respected, and challenged to grow with honest feedback, information, and homework. You can also expect to have your successes and deepening sense of personal power celebrated. In addition to in-office meetings, I offer remote Tele-Wellness sessions within California and internationally.
Areas of specialty include: 1) univ students - particularly study abroad programs, 2) creatives/artists exploring blocks to bloom into potential, 3) couples/pre-marital assessments to address communication styles, conflict resolution tools, relationship visions, and developing the quality of curiosity between lovers that keeps them growing & discovering.
It is my mission to create a safe and confidential environment in which people can develop greater trust, compassion, clarity, and choice so that they may live with greater meaning, awareness and peace of mind. You can expect to feel safe and not judged, listened to, validated, respected, and challenged to grow with honest feedback, information, and homework. You can also expect to have your successes and deepening sense of personal power celebrated. In addition to in-office meetings, I offer remote Tele-Wellness sessions within California and internationally.
(619) 202-0811 View (619) 202-0811
Photo of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
We specialize and treat depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, addiction and relationship concerns. We also provide parent training and coaching. Our team specializes in working extensively with adolescents, children, and families in traditional outpatient services. My name is Jamak and I am the Co-Founder of Therapy Center and Family Counseling Corporation. I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. I use a humanistic, and culturally sensitive approach to all topics that may be encountered.
(858) 753-6398 View (858) 753-6398
Photo of Maria Wilson, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Maria Wilson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014  (Online Only)
Hi there! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in both Couples Therapy, and Eating Disorder treatment at an outpatient level of care. Through a client-centered approach, my passion lies in restoring disruptions in early childhood attachment, and helping those identify negative thought patterns, core beliefs, and emotions that have led to maladaptive coping behaviors. If you are either feeling exhausted from the shame towards your body and want freedom from disordered eating, or are longing to strengthen your relationship and communication with a loved one, I would love to create that space for you!
Hi there! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in both Couples Therapy, and Eating Disorder treatment at an outpatient level of care. Through a client-centered approach, my passion lies in restoring disruptions in early childhood attachment, and helping those identify negative thought patterns, core beliefs, and emotions that have led to maladaptive coping behaviors. If you are either feeling exhausted from the shame towards your body and want freedom from disordered eating, or are longing to strengthen your relationship and communication with a loved one, I would love to create that space for you!
(760) 452-3635 View (760) 452-3635
Photo of Dallas Boyce, Psychologist in Del Mar, CA
Dallas Boyce
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Del Mar, CA 92014
I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, brief focused assessments, and marital evaluations.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in CA and NV working with children, teens, and adults in therapy, helping manage current reactions to childhood and adult traumatic experiences. I also provide comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to assess for emotional, cognitive, academic, social, and executive functioning difficulties. Within my practice I utilize a trauma-informed and culturally-informed approach to foster a space that will help us meet your treatment or evaluation goals. Through the use of evidence-based interventions, I support others in living a fulfilling life, whatever that means for them.
I also provide comprehensive psychological evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, brief focused assessments, and marital evaluations.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in CA and NV working with children, teens, and adults in therapy, helping manage current reactions to childhood and adult traumatic experiences. I also provide comprehensive neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to assess for emotional, cognitive, academic, social, and executive functioning difficulties. Within my practice I utilize a trauma-informed and culturally-informed approach to foster a space that will help us meet your treatment or evaluation goals. Through the use of evidence-based interventions, I support others in living a fulfilling life, whatever that means for them.
(858) 592-0995 x106 View (858) 592-0995 x106
Photo of Anum Ghazipura, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Anum Ghazipura
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Either the transition is college, marriage, children, divorce, or even a death, I like helping people make sense of those challenging times.
It's never too late to understand yourself. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, you can harmonize your life. The therapeutic space I create is to help you learn about who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. Regardless if you're coming on your own or as a couple, the therapeutic work that we will be done is not just about solving problems. It’s primarily to help you figure out what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. Therapy is challenging, but can be fulfilling. The goal is to facilitate you in witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways as you become closer to your true self.
Either the transition is college, marriage, children, divorce, or even a death, I like helping people make sense of those challenging times.
It's never too late to understand yourself. If you can synchronize your heart and mind, you can harmonize your life. The therapeutic space I create is to help you learn about who you are as an individual and see your blind spots. Regardless if you're coming on your own or as a couple, the therapeutic work that we will be done is not just about solving problems. It’s primarily to help you figure out what's behind these issues and increase your self-worth along the way. Therapy is challenging, but can be fulfilling. The goal is to facilitate you in witnessing your life in the healthiest of ways as you become closer to your true self.
(415) 286-9618 View (415) 286-9618
Photo of Elyse Resnick, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Elyse Resnick
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
I specialize in children, adolescents, grief, trauma, marital/relationship issues, divorce mediation, step-parenting, dating, depression, anxiety, life reinvention coaching, infidelity, empty nest, ,life crisis, and sexual assault issues. I aid individuals in learning new and healthy ways to work through problems and stresses in their lives, help the family as a unit learn to relate to each other in a more positive and successful environment and teach clients skills and techniques that will help them problem-solve and feel better about themselves in all aspects of their lives.
I specialize in children, adolescents, grief, trauma, marital/relationship issues, divorce mediation, step-parenting, dating, depression, anxiety, life reinvention coaching, infidelity, empty nest, ,life crisis, and sexual assault issues. I aid individuals in learning new and healthy ways to work through problems and stresses in their lives, help the family as a unit learn to relate to each other in a more positive and successful environment and teach clients skills and techniques that will help them problem-solve and feel better about themselves in all aspects of their lives.
(775) 235-0907 View (775) 235-0907
Photo of Jadelyn Wang, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Jadelyn Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
As a Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of related experience.
I assist individuals build a greater sense of fulfillment, connectedness, and satisfaction to thrive in their personal lives and feel satisfied in their relationships. I help children feel safe, connected, and secure in their relationships so they may grow to their fullest potential. The matters I work with are from depression, anxiety, codependency, conflict resolution, communication skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, family conflicts, anger management, and more. It is my goal to help individuals break free from negative thought, create positive bonds, increase awareness, and to achieve empowerment.
As a Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of related experience.
I assist individuals build a greater sense of fulfillment, connectedness, and satisfaction to thrive in their personal lives and feel satisfied in their relationships. I help children feel safe, connected, and secure in their relationships so they may grow to their fullest potential. The matters I work with are from depression, anxiety, codependency, conflict resolution, communication skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, family conflicts, anger management, and more. It is my goal to help individuals break free from negative thought, create positive bonds, increase awareness, and to achieve empowerment.
(858) 330-6738 View (858) 330-6738
Photo of Kenneth Fried, Marriage & Family Therapist in Del Mar, CA
Kenneth Fried
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Del Mar, CA 92014
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 30 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater enjoyment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of self-acceptance, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!
Ken is a passionate and seasoned Marriage and Family therapist who has been helping people improve the quality of their lives and relationships for over 30 years. Equal parts clinician, healer and coach, Ken has a unique way of helping people identify and dissolve the obstacles that have been limiting their greater enjoyment and success in life. With an emphasis on personal growth and the deeper work of self-acceptance, he patiently guides his clients towards their best version of themselves. When clients can begin producing dramatically new outcomes and results in their daily lives, he knows his unique brand of therapy is working!
(760) 845-2745 View (760) 845-2745
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.