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Melissa Gibson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Teens, Adults, Couples: Whether you’re experiencing problems with stressors at work or in life, struggling with depression, grief or anxiety, questioning your identity, going through a life transition, or are looking for help with your relationships and/or marriage, I will help to create a safe space to work through the areas in your life that need healing and shifting. Whether you don’t know where to start, or that starting point feels impossible, therapy can be a place to land. We will work together to get a lay of land and create working goals.
Teens, Adults, Couples: Whether you’re experiencing problems with stressors at work or in life, struggling with depression, grief or anxiety, questioning your identity, going through a life transition, or are looking for help with your relationships and/or marriage, I will help to create a safe space to work through the areas in your life that need healing and shifting. Whether you don’t know where to start, or that starting point feels impossible, therapy can be a place to land. We will work together to get a lay of land and create working goals.
(279) 777-9772 x725 View (279) 777-9772 x725
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Janet Greenwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, RN, MFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I am committed to helping couples transform their marriage.
I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.
I am committed to helping couples transform their marriage.
I specialize in working with couples wanting to recover from a crisis. I offer over 30 years experience as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, PhD, RN, Licensed marriage therapist. You can select either our 10 Hour Couples Program or the 5 hour private Intensive Couples Session. Prevent unnecessary divorce; change begins the first session. Increase emotional and physical intimacy and fall back in love with your partner.
(916) 546-1518 View (916) 546-1518
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Joel D. Walton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Communication issues with your partner? Blended family feeling anything but blended? Afraid that your marriage is headed for a DIVORCE? Porn impacting your life? ...Life throws everyone challenges, fears, disappointments and transitions. You need resiliency, strength and wisdom to move forward successfully. Friends, family, and even pastors can't always provide the time, skills or knowledge to help you reach safe harbor when you feel like you are drowning.
Communication issues with your partner? Blended family feeling anything but blended? Afraid that your marriage is headed for a DIVORCE? Porn impacting your life? ...Life throws everyone challenges, fears, disappointments and transitions. You need resiliency, strength and wisdom to move forward successfully. Friends, family, and even pastors can't always provide the time, skills or knowledge to help you reach safe harbor when you feel like you are drowning.
(916) 587-1948 View (916) 587-1948
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Sean William Bezdek
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years.
Adults and Couples: Many people seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Life is full of twists and turns and sometimes you need a compassionate, helpful, skilled therapist to meet you where you are and to help you find the solutions that you are looking for to make life better. You deserve to thrive!
I have been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 25 years.
Adults and Couples: Many people seek therapy for a variety of reasons. Life is full of twists and turns and sometimes you need a compassionate, helpful, skilled therapist to meet you where you are and to help you find the solutions that you are looking for to make life better. You deserve to thrive!
(279) 400-1749 x720 View (279) 400-1749 x720
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Catherine Pollard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
For couples looking to strengthen their marriage or relationship, I can walk you through the research based Sound Relationship House theory.
Children, Teens, Families, Adults, Couples: Your struggling with grief and it seems like the world has continued to go on. You find yourself stuck or doing the same things over and over again. You are tired of not being on the same page with your partner and are growing more and more distant. This is true for many people and I am so glad you are here. There is a way through and I would love to join you on your journey. You will find a compassionate, supportive guide who walks with you and to the other side where there is hope and healing .We will work together in a safe, supportive environment.
For couples looking to strengthen their marriage or relationship, I can walk you through the research based Sound Relationship House theory.
Children, Teens, Families, Adults, Couples: Your struggling with grief and it seems like the world has continued to go on. You find yourself stuck or doing the same things over and over again. You are tired of not being on the same page with your partner and are growing more and more distant. This is true for many people and I am so glad you are here. There is a way through and I would love to join you on your journey. You will find a compassionate, supportive guide who walks with you and to the other side where there is hope and healing .We will work together in a safe, supportive environment.
(916) 827-4698 View (916) 827-4698
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Maurice Geddis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, MFTI, PCCI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
My ideal client is any person(s) desiring to be a better person today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, athletes (collegiate and professional) seeking psycho-therapeutic intervention in areas, but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, performance-based psychology, depression, career counseling, anger management, and group counseling. A wide range of therapeutic modalities are practiced.
My ideal client is any person(s) desiring to be a better person today than yesterday. I have extensive background working with men, women, teenagers, families, college-based students, athletes (collegiate and professional) seeking psycho-therapeutic intervention in areas, but not limited to anxiety, grief and loss processing, marriage counseling, chemical dependency, athletic consulting, performance-based psychology, depression, career counseling, anger management, and group counseling. A wide range of therapeutic modalities are practiced.
(707) 206-7634 View (707) 206-7634
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Ralph E Rast
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I've helped 100's of people overcome addictions; child abuse/molest; help children and teens with difficult issues;improve marriage and family relations; resolve sexual addictions/compulsions, weightloss, stop smoking, etc.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
I've helped 100's of people overcome addictions; child abuse/molest; help children and teens with difficult issues;improve marriage and family relations; resolve sexual addictions/compulsions, weightloss, stop smoking, etc.
I offer individual, couples, and family therapy, hypnosis, and Life Purpose/Career Coaching I enjoy doing counseling sessions with adults or minors regardless of their spiritual beliefs. I care about my clients and their goals! (see my website www.Counseling-Coaching for your success.com for more info).
(916) 544-3061 View (916) 544-3061
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Lana Garvin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Welcome! If you are searching for a counselor then you may be struggling with difficulties in your life that seem overwhelming or impossible to overcome. In the face of troubling life circumstances, we all do our best to cope, but sometimes we need help and guidance to know the next step to take. I can help you discover and use your internal strengths to overcome personal challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93813 and I believe there is hope, and there can be healing!
Welcome! If you are searching for a counselor then you may be struggling with difficulties in your life that seem overwhelming or impossible to overcome. In the face of troubling life circumstances, we all do our best to cope, but sometimes we need help and guidance to know the next step to take. I can help you discover and use your internal strengths to overcome personal challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #93813 and I believe there is hope, and there can be healing!
(916) 235-6461 View (916) 235-6461
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Barbara Eggenberger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist serving clients via zoom in California and Oregon. If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist serving clients via zoom in California and Oregon. If you struggle with chronic issues and have tried other therapists and are still struggling, I may be the therapist for you. I am a specialist in accessing early trauma and clearing it through the use of brain-based therapies such as EMDR and Brainspotting. I am certified in Brainspotting and Systemic Family Constellations and trained in EMDR I/II. I combine these three methods plus my natural empathic abilities to access blockages and clear them. You will feel immediately better!
(916) 571-9297 View (916) 571-9297
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Betty Blanc
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628  (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
Hello! My name is Betty Blanc, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who believes in helping clients achieve their personal goals to improve their lives and enhance their relationships. Throughout my therapy career, I have been interested in exploring the depths and complexities of couples and became trained in using Gottman Method for couples therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples in crisis in my therapy work. In using these methods, I am able to guide couples in learning how to rebuild the love, fondness, companionship, and affection that has been lost over the years.
(951) 474-1262 View (951) 474-1262
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Jason Hamlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Imagine waking up in the morning without that impending sense of dread, or the constant need to overthink things. Together, we’ll turn the volume down on that critical voice and start turning the volume up on the positive voice that’s waiting to breakthrough.
Imagine waking up in the morning without that impending sense of dread, or the constant need to overthink things. Together, we’ll turn the volume down on that critical voice and start turning the volume up on the positive voice that’s waiting to breakthrough.
(279) 529-0826 View (279) 529-0826
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Josh Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MDiv, AMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I am passionate about helping my clients work through challenges, get unstuck, become the best version of themselves, and flourish in all arenas of life. I am available to meet with you online or in person at our offices in Fair Oaks, CA.
I am passionate about helping my clients work through challenges, get unstuck, become the best version of themselves, and flourish in all arenas of life. I am available to meet with you online or in person at our offices in Fair Oaks, CA.
(279) 759-0172 View (279) 759-0172
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Karen Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Everyone has a story. Some stories are happy and times of celebration, while others are disappointing and filled with grief. How is life defining you so far? We are intended to live life to our fullest. I believe therapy can be a positive and enriching experience for anyone. Through the development of a safe and trusting relationship, we can begin the journey of reaching goals, finding meaning, healing, and growth. I have a lengthy background in church ministry and pastoral counseling. As a mom of three and having been married for 33 years, I bring extensive life experience along with formal education to the counseling session.
Everyone has a story. Some stories are happy and times of celebration, while others are disappointing and filled with grief. How is life defining you so far? We are intended to live life to our fullest. I believe therapy can be a positive and enriching experience for anyone. Through the development of a safe and trusting relationship, we can begin the journey of reaching goals, finding meaning, healing, and growth. I have a lengthy background in church ministry and pastoral counseling. As a mom of three and having been married for 33 years, I bring extensive life experience along with formal education to the counseling session.
(916) 866-3306 View (916) 866-3306
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Deborah Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Do you have an inner critic that's leading you to question yourself and your worth? Learn to love yourself and live authentically Prioritize yourself and your needs without feeling guilty Feel connected and fulfilled in your relationships Communicate with your loved ones in healthy ways. In our work together, we'll focus on helping you quiet your inner critic, identify what you want and express what you need, and ultimately embrace your authentic self. creasing intimacy. We will work on healing past wounds, improving communication, restoring connection, decreasing conflict, solidifying your relationship.
Do you have an inner critic that's leading you to question yourself and your worth? Learn to love yourself and live authentically Prioritize yourself and your needs without feeling guilty Feel connected and fulfilled in your relationships Communicate with your loved ones in healthy ways. In our work together, we'll focus on helping you quiet your inner critic, identify what you want and express what you need, and ultimately embrace your authentic self. creasing intimacy. We will work on healing past wounds, improving communication, restoring connection, decreasing conflict, solidifying your relationship.
(916) 473-2502 View (916) 473-2502
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Kristen Crichton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
You are making a huge step in reaching out for help right now! I understand how overwhelming it can be choosing the right therapist for you. My hope is that in choosing to work with me, you will find a safe and supportive environment where you can work through some of life's toughest issues. I feel confident that I can give you the tools you need to get through this trial. I have been successfully helping individuals, couples and families get un-stuck for over a decade. I hope you will give me the chance to help you too!
You are making a huge step in reaching out for help right now! I understand how overwhelming it can be choosing the right therapist for you. My hope is that in choosing to work with me, you will find a safe and supportive environment where you can work through some of life's toughest issues. I feel confident that I can give you the tools you need to get through this trial. I have been successfully helping individuals, couples and families get un-stuck for over a decade. I hope you will give me the chance to help you too!
(916) 226-4738 View (916) 226-4738
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Colleen Clark
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling disconnected and overwhelmed without knowing how to make a change. Are your relationships suffering? Do you find yourself repeating situations where you feel stuck, unheard, or dissatisfied? Are you at a place in your life where change is necessary or desired? Finding the courage to explore your past or current situation is the first step to reclaiming your power, confidence, and connection to yourself and others. In working with me, we will partner together as I help by creating an open and safe environment while supporting you to explore your concerns.
Sometimes we can find ourselves feeling disconnected and overwhelmed without knowing how to make a change. Are your relationships suffering? Do you find yourself repeating situations where you feel stuck, unheard, or dissatisfied? Are you at a place in your life where change is necessary or desired? Finding the courage to explore your past or current situation is the first step to reclaiming your power, confidence, and connection to yourself and others. In working with me, we will partner together as I help by creating an open and safe environment while supporting you to explore your concerns.
(279) 972-9612 x716 View (279) 972-9612 x716
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Veronica Hagen
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Are you seeking a trauma-informed therapist who will show up authentically, listen without judgment, and extend compassion? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? I welcome you with compassionate curiosity, empathy, and kindness. I believe all clients have their own intuitive wisdom, but when we experience traumatic life experiences, we disconnect from ourselves and others for protection. Healing involves reconnection. A big part of this healing involves grief work. I support and guide clients as they grieve, heal, reconnect, and learn to trust the intuition that has always been there.
Are you seeking a trauma-informed therapist who will show up authentically, listen without judgment, and extend compassion? Do you feel alone and like no one understands? I welcome you with compassionate curiosity, empathy, and kindness. I believe all clients have their own intuitive wisdom, but when we experience traumatic life experiences, we disconnect from ourselves and others for protection. Healing involves reconnection. A big part of this healing involves grief work. I support and guide clients as they grieve, heal, reconnect, and learn to trust the intuition that has always been there.
(916) 794-3747 View (916) 794-3747
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Tina Glishich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families who are experiencing difficulties with emotional stress such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioral issues such as ADHD, defiant, and oppositional behaviors, culture-related stress such as immigration and issues regarding identity including gender variant clients. I love helping couples and use Emotionally Focus Therapy in addition to CBT techniques.
(916) 347-5794 View (916) 347-5794
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Jacob Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MPA, AMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
I became a therapist because I want to support people as they work to become their truest selves. Change and growth are possible for everyone, no matter what the circumstances are. You are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. Whether you have experienced trauma, as many of us have, or whether you simply want to better understand yourself, therapy is an effective tool to get where you want to go.
I became a therapist because I want to support people as they work to become their truest selves. Change and growth are possible for everyone, no matter what the circumstances are. You are not alone, and there is nothing wrong with you. Whether you have experienced trauma, as many of us have, or whether you simply want to better understand yourself, therapy is an effective tool to get where you want to go.
(916) 975-8812 View (916) 975-8812
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Laura Sharp
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Teens, Adults, Couples: Change in your life and relationships are possible, and can be easier when you have someone to work alongside you to create the changes you want. Whether you’re experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, identity, or difficulties in your relationships, I aim to create a safe space to process and explore the areas in your life that need healing. I believe that through bringing a compassionate awareness to the dynamics playing out, we can more effectively make choices that empower us to live a more fulfilling life and have more satisfying relationships.
Teens, Adults, Couples: Change in your life and relationships are possible, and can be easier when you have someone to work alongside you to create the changes you want. Whether you’re experiencing problems with depression, anxiety, identity, or difficulties in your relationships, I aim to create a safe space to process and explore the areas in your life that need healing. I believe that through bringing a compassionate awareness to the dynamics playing out, we can more effectively make choices that empower us to live a more fulfilling life and have more satisfying relationships.
(279) 321-7727 View (279) 321-7727

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.