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Sharzad Kaviani
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
Sharzad Kaviani is a marriage and family therapist with 15 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families. She works closely with clients to mold treatment to the individual’s needs and works collaboratively with clients based on their personal and treatment goals. She is extensively trained in DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
Sharzad Kaviani is a marriage and family therapist with 15 years of experience working with teens, adults, and families. She works closely with clients to mold treatment to the individual’s needs and works collaboratively with clients based on their personal and treatment goals. She is extensively trained in DBT, CBT, and solution-focused therapy.
(408) 898-4303 View (408) 898-4303
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Amy Montague
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
Hi there, I'm Amy! I work with families and individual family members in the form of family therapy sessions, marriage or couples counseling, domestic violence issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, and conduct disorders. I utilize psychodynamic and behavioral cognitive techniques including hypnosis, visualization imagery, relaxation, and systematic desensitization. I also administer psychological tests and write psychological assessment reports. My approach to therapy is from a developmental perspective and I do well with challenging cases.
Hi there, I'm Amy! I work with families and individual family members in the form of family therapy sessions, marriage or couples counseling, domestic violence issues, depressive disorders, anxiety, and conduct disorders. I utilize psychodynamic and behavioral cognitive techniques including hypnosis, visualization imagery, relaxation, and systematic desensitization. I also administer psychological tests and write psychological assessment reports. My approach to therapy is from a developmental perspective and I do well with challenging cases.
(559) 725-4395 View (559) 725-4395
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Michael Stephens
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503
Hi there, I'm Michael, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have helped people with issues such as anxiety, depression, aging, ADHD, chronic illness, and more. I work effectively with clients seeking to move beyond previous negative experiences or current situational stressors and develop healthy coping skills. I can relate to many life challenges impacting thought, mood, and behavior. I approach psychotherapy pragmatically with an existential/humanistic emphasis. My top modalities are CBT, Narrative, and Solution Focused therapy.
Hi there, I'm Michael, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have helped people with issues such as anxiety, depression, aging, ADHD, chronic illness, and more. I work effectively with clients seeking to move beyond previous negative experiences or current situational stressors and develop healthy coping skills. I can relate to many life challenges impacting thought, mood, and behavior. I approach psychotherapy pragmatically with an existential/humanistic emphasis. My top modalities are CBT, Narrative, and Solution Focused therapy.
(626) 263-5840 View (626) 263-5840
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Kendra Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
I have been in the mental health field for 5 years. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master’s of Social work degree. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress. I have most experience treating complex traumas, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, anger issues, relationship issues, family conflict and stress.
I have been in the mental health field for 5 years. I graduated from California State University, Northridge with a Master’s of Social work degree. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) which is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress. I have most experience treating complex traumas, anxiety, depression, self harm, suicidal ideation, anger issues, relationship issues, family conflict and stress.
(707) 475-5226 View (707) 475-5226
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Jessi C Immitt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95502
We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or loss, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and loss, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.
We all come to points in life when we realize something needs to change. Whether you are experiencing conflict, anger, depression, stress, or loss, counseling can help. We can't always control what life throws at us, but in counseling we learn to respond in new ways to reduce suffering, increase happiness and improve our health and relationships. Counseling can reduce stress, heal trauma and loss, increase healthy connections and help life feel more managable. If you are ready to make positive changes, I would love to help you.
(707) 502-3725 View (707) 502-3725
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Sandy - Factor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95501
A creative approach to counseling permeates the therapeutic environment. I have a wide range of therapeutic modalities that I utilize depending upon client need..These include: art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and existential approaches. I am fluent in American Sign Language and all ages are welcome. Due to nine years working at Loma Linda BMC, I am able to help a variety of psychological issues conflicting clients. Empathy, Accountability, and Searching for Truth are personal components.
A creative approach to counseling permeates the therapeutic environment. I have a wide range of therapeutic modalities that I utilize depending upon client need..These include: art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, cognitive behavioral, client-centered, and existential approaches. I am fluent in American Sign Language and all ages are welcome. Due to nine years working at Loma Linda BMC, I am able to help a variety of psychological issues conflicting clients. Empathy, Accountability, and Searching for Truth are personal components.
(707) 382-3917 View (707) 382-3917
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Melissa Clare Shaw
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eureka, CA 95502  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is ultimately based on what my client wants to work on: whether that be a short term solutions-focused approach to address system changes in a family/relationship or to manage the aftermath of a crisis situation, a cognitive behavioral approach to brainstorm symptom management that has brought about chaos in their life, or a psychodynamic approach to explore the depths of one's dreams and soul purpose. I specialize in looking at imagination as a problem-solving tool to bring about a change that my client is looking for.
My approach is ultimately based on what my client wants to work on: whether that be a short term solutions-focused approach to address system changes in a family/relationship or to manage the aftermath of a crisis situation, a cognitive behavioral approach to brainstorm symptom management that has brought about chaos in their life, or a psychodynamic approach to explore the depths of one's dreams and soul purpose. I specialize in looking at imagination as a problem-solving tool to bring about a change that my client is looking for.
(213) 674-3757 View (213) 674-3757
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Eric Lindsay Waters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95502  (Online Only)
Whether you are coping with stress, going through a major transition or loss, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Many things can get in the way of being your own preferred version of yourself. Sometimes it is relationship challenges, sometimes it's an unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, or something else entirely. We can work through these challenges so that you feel more in touch with person you want to be.
Whether you are coping with stress, going through a major transition or loss, or seeking to better understand yourself, therapy can be a powerful experience. It is a journey that can include healing, learning new skills, coping with difficult things from your past and preparing for the future. Many things can get in the way of being your own preferred version of yourself. Sometimes it is relationship challenges, sometimes it's an unhealthy pattern that you learned in the past, or something else entirely. We can work through these challenges so that you feel more in touch with person you want to be.
(510) 319-2297 View (510) 319-2297
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Bianca Sales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503  (Online Only)
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
Bianca is a therapist for San Diego based mental healthcare provider Fusion Care Group. Fusion Care Group is changing the way people think about and receive mental health service and support. We offer a welcoming and accepting environment where you can feel calm and comfortable while in our care. Our relaxed, modern atmosphere and our amazing, highly trained Psychologists, Psychiatrists and therapists are here for you. Our hope is to provide a place to help our clients achieve their life goals, explore life-circumstances, move through difficult life transitions.
(619) 724-4906 View (619) 724-4906
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Faith Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Eureka, CA 95503  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Among the issues that I work with in therapy are life transitions, depression, anxiety, midlife issues, self-esteem, creativity, aging, stress, grief, relationship issues including LGBT, women's issues, the fear of flying, and the emotional issues that come with Celiac disease. I work with individuals to find new and more positive approaches to the challenges of life. I offer both short-term issue-focused therapy and long-term more depth-oriented work in which you can make better choices rooted in your core values.
Among the issues that I work with in therapy are life transitions, depression, anxiety, midlife issues, self-esteem, creativity, aging, stress, grief, relationship issues including LGBT, women's issues, the fear of flying, and the emotional issues that come with Celiac disease. I work with individuals to find new and more positive approaches to the challenges of life. I offer both short-term issue-focused therapy and long-term more depth-oriented work in which you can make better choices rooted in your core values.
(707) 800-3418 View (707) 800-3418

More Therapists Nearby

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Jennifer Phang
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
(209) 457-5601 View (209) 457-5601
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Leoneh Ohanian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521  (Online Only)
Our mental health is usually not where it should be on our long list of priorities in our busy lives. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and/or fear can manifest themselves in the mind body and soul without warning, making life difficult to navigate. Sometimes our lives “program” us to respond/react to certain situations in a way that’s no longer helpful. These feelings don’t only impact us but also seep into our relationships and things start feeling out of control. You don’t have to feel this way!
Our mental health is usually not where it should be on our long list of priorities in our busy lives. Feelings of depression, anxiety, and/or fear can manifest themselves in the mind body and soul without warning, making life difficult to navigate. Sometimes our lives “program” us to respond/react to certain situations in a way that’s no longer helpful. These feelings don’t only impact us but also seep into our relationships and things start feeling out of control. You don’t have to feel this way!
(424) 336-9510 View (424) 336-9510
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Alyson Lacko
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Arcata, CA 95521  (Online Only)
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I assess your unique needs and draw from several theoretical frameworks to provide the tools that will be most helpful to you. I always approach my clients with warmth, curiosity, acceptance, and understanding. I believe the relationship heals and I meet my clients with authenticity.
I am an eclectic therapist, meaning I assess your unique needs and draw from several theoretical frameworks to provide the tools that will be most helpful to you. I always approach my clients with warmth, curiosity, acceptance, and understanding. I believe the relationship heals and I meet my clients with authenticity.
(916) 587-4857 View (916) 587-4857
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Christina Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Arcata, CA 95521  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Seeking out help can be a difficult step toward an active role in creating change in your life. That it why I seek to be an empathic, non-judgemental helper on your journey. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2012 on struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger management, relational problems, and trauma.
Seeking out help can be a difficult step toward an active role in creating change in your life. That it why I seek to be an empathic, non-judgemental helper on your journey. I have been working with children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2012 on struggles such as depression, anxiety, anger management, relational problems, and trauma.
(707) 659-0439 View (707) 659-0439

Online Therapists

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Amanda Magnuson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Nicole Gentile, LMFT 103047. Throughout the years, I have witnessed the transformation an individual can have when one person wants to come alongside them in their journey and help encourage them, educate them and validate them. Years of experience in social services, ministry, school education and life have led me to this calling of helping others through therapy and I am honored to get to be there for others and help them experience healing and freedom in their lives.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist supervised by Nicole Gentile, LMFT 103047. Throughout the years, I have witnessed the transformation an individual can have when one person wants to come alongside them in their journey and help encourage them, educate them and validate them. Years of experience in social services, ministry, school education and life have led me to this calling of helping others through therapy and I am honored to get to be there for others and help them experience healing and freedom in their lives.
(530) 212-7731 View (530) 212-7731
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Robert Hickman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I bring a combination of education, training, clinical skills and lived experience as a son, husband, father and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents, and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
Hello, my name is Bob Hickman and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I want to share the great pleasure I have felt working with children, teens, families, and adults over the years. I bring a combination of education, training, clinical skills and lived experience as a son, husband, father and step father. My approach is strength-based, calling upon your capacities and talents, and solution-focused, helping you find solutions to challenges that work for you.
(323) 205-7088 View (323) 205-7088
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Nicole Gentile
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
My passion is working with a wide range of people who are finding a way to live in their full potential and purpose. Life at times is painful, give me the opportunity to sit with you and help you find relief. I am experienced working with children, teenagers, couples, families, blended families, and parents. I feel a great sense of honor and privilege to work in the intimate parts of others lives in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and grief. In 2011 is when I started training as a therapist and have now been licensed as a marriage and family therapist since 2017.
My passion is working with a wide range of people who are finding a way to live in their full potential and purpose. Life at times is painful, give me the opportunity to sit with you and help you find relief. I am experienced working with children, teenagers, couples, families, blended families, and parents. I feel a great sense of honor and privilege to work in the intimate parts of others lives in areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and grief. In 2011 is when I started training as a therapist and have now been licensed as a marriage and family therapist since 2017.
(530) 203-6539 View (530) 203-6539
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Stephanie Fierro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96002
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Fierro-Haldorson. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working with couples, LGBTQIA+ community, adolescents, foster youth, trauma, addiction, and children ages 5-17. I have worked with so many different persons. I am comfortable working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community (adults and children), trauma, foster youth, couples, those with addiction, anxiety, and depression.
(424) 677-2630 View (424) 677-2630
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Jill Dictrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
My name is Jill Dictrow and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therspist certified on the state of California ie:license 97449. I approach my clients with empathy and compassion whatever reason they are seeking therapy. I have been trained specifically working with couples, relationships, individuals suffering anxiety, depression, PTSD, infidelity and grief. I want my clients to achieve results and tend to be very direct and honest to help each of my clients. Judgment does not exist in my sessions, however unconditional support and taking steps each session to slowly help to heal is . I use many therapeutic approaches.
My name is Jill Dictrow and I am a licensed Marriage and Family therspist certified on the state of California ie:license 97449. I approach my clients with empathy and compassion whatever reason they are seeking therapy. I have been trained specifically working with couples, relationships, individuals suffering anxiety, depression, PTSD, infidelity and grief. I want my clients to achieve results and tend to be very direct and honest to help each of my clients. Judgment does not exist in my sessions, however unconditional support and taking steps each session to slowly help to heal is . I use many therapeutic approaches.
(530) 654-1733 View (530) 654-1733
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Karina Tamayo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redding, CA 96001
Hello, my name is Karina Tamayo, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California but provide services statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapies. I specialize in anxiety and depression utilizing different tools from behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatments to assist clients in making positive life changes.
Hello, my name is Karina Tamayo, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Southern California but provide services statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapies. I specialize in anxiety and depression utilizing different tools from behavioral and cognitive behavioral treatments to assist clients in making positive life changes.
(209) 270-5540 View (209) 270-5540
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.