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Kristal Struble
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
My name is Kristal Struble and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist seeing clients in California via telehealth. Most of my experience has been working with teens and adults needing help with anxiety, stress, anger management, and trauma. I take a client-centered approach to provide a safe place for processing. My areas of expertise reside in issues surrounding anxiety, addiction, childhood abuse, and grief that are comorbid with complex trauma. I also bring 15 years of all that comes with being in law enforcement to my practice.
My name is Kristal Struble and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist seeing clients in California via telehealth. Most of my experience has been working with teens and adults needing help with anxiety, stress, anger management, and trauma. I take a client-centered approach to provide a safe place for processing. My areas of expertise reside in issues surrounding anxiety, addiction, childhood abuse, and grief that are comorbid with complex trauma. I also bring 15 years of all that comes with being in law enforcement to my practice.
(951) 904-4203 View (951) 904-4203
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Darren A Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
Therapy can be a difficult decision to make and it can get worse before it gets better. It is hard to examine with someone you don’t really know, private, deep and personal things about you, your relationships; your marriage and your family. You may be dealing with trauma that was completely out of your control, or trying to manage a choice you made that inflicted so much pain onto others and yourself, or trying to wrap your mind on who you are now, but want to be better, however you don't know how to get there. Whatever struggles you are facing in your life, I hope that you seek therapy, no one can do this alone.
Therapy can be a difficult decision to make and it can get worse before it gets better. It is hard to examine with someone you don’t really know, private, deep and personal things about you, your relationships; your marriage and your family. You may be dealing with trauma that was completely out of your control, or trying to manage a choice you made that inflicted so much pain onto others and yourself, or trying to wrap your mind on who you are now, but want to be better, however you don't know how to get there. Whatever struggles you are facing in your life, I hope that you seek therapy, no one can do this alone.
(951) 336-0592 View (951) 336-0592
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Eyizah Acquaye
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who would love to join you to explore ways to make life better. I can assist you in gaining insight into the patterns that may be contributing to your challenges and walk with you on a path to healing.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who would love to join you to explore ways to make life better. I can assist you in gaining insight into the patterns that may be contributing to your challenges and walk with you on a path to healing.
(951) 457-6876 View (951) 457-6876
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Elaine Quattro
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
Hello... I am Elaine Quattro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I see myself as a change agent helping clients by empowering them to explore their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Hello... I am Elaine Quattro, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I see myself as a change agent helping clients by empowering them to explore their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
(951) 338-5989 View (951) 338-5989
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John Ojewole
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I welcome clients from all people groups and backgrounds. I specialize in psychotherapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families using CBT, Client-Centered, DBT, Solution Focused/Brief therapy, and Christian Counseling. I can treat clients dealing with depression, distress, life transition, conflict in marriage, premarital counseling, couple's counseling, Immigration Transition, Christian-based counseling, and Group counseling.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I welcome clients from all people groups and backgrounds. I specialize in psychotherapeutic support for individuals, couples, and families using CBT, Client-Centered, DBT, Solution Focused/Brief therapy, and Christian Counseling. I can treat clients dealing with depression, distress, life transition, conflict in marriage, premarital counseling, couple's counseling, Immigration Transition, Christian-based counseling, and Group counseling.
(657) 300-1567 View (657) 300-1567
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James Grisham
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
James "Jim" Grisham, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Nurse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy. Comfortable with seeing clients who have a Christian Faith Worldview. But, I am also willing to work with consumers who are not involved in a faith community. Adult consumers with depression, and anxiety issues. I have worked with Mature Adults who have late-life depression. I have worked with adults and older adults who have complicated grief and trauma experiences.
James "Jim" Grisham, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Nurse. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Narrative Therapy. Comfortable with seeing clients who have a Christian Faith Worldview. But, I am also willing to work with consumers who are not involved in a faith community. Adult consumers with depression, and anxiety issues. I have worked with Mature Adults who have late-life depression. I have worked with adults and older adults who have complicated grief and trauma experiences.
(559) 744-7044 View (559) 744-7044
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Nicole Vaccher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
(916) 226-9800 View (916) 226-9800
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Jenise Caetana
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
Hi. My name is Jenise Caetana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My practice is based in Tulare, California with telehealth allowing me the opportunity to work with clients from all over California. I am focused on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions through the use of Client-Centered, Brief Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
Hi. My name is Jenise Caetana and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My practice is based in Tulare, California with telehealth allowing me the opportunity to work with clients from all over California. I am focused on helping adolescents, young adults, and others who suffer from stress, anxiety, depression, and difficulty with transitions through the use of Client-Centered, Brief Solution-Focused, and Cognitive Behavioral therapies.
(442) 256-9448 View (442) 256-9448
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Hayley Howard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
Hi! My name is Hayley Howard, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work primarily with adults with anxiety, and depression, and throughout various life transitions via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Integrated/Holistic Health. In my experience thus far as a therapist, I have found a deep connection to adult clients that are motivated to address various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
Hi! My name is Hayley Howard, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I work primarily with adults with anxiety, and depression, and throughout various life transitions via modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Integrated/Holistic Health. In my experience thus far as a therapist, I have found a deep connection to adult clients that are motivated to address various mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
(213) 320-6904 View (213) 320-6904
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Kelly Lynn Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562  (Online Only)
I have a Master's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and I enjoy working with clients of all ages.
I believe we are not meant to do life alone and as human beings we are called to care for and nurture each other. Having endured painful experiences in my own life, I have a genuine heart to empathize and a strong desire to help others navigate through challenging times of their own. We are all a work in progress and can benefit from the support and encouragement of others. I feel it is a privilege to walk alongside people, guiding and encouraging them on their own journey.
I have a Master's Degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy and I enjoy working with clients of all ages.
I believe we are not meant to do life alone and as human beings we are called to care for and nurture each other. Having endured painful experiences in my own life, I have a genuine heart to empathize and a strong desire to help others navigate through challenging times of their own. We are all a work in progress and can benefit from the support and encouragement of others. I feel it is a privilege to walk alongside people, guiding and encouraging them on their own journey.
(951) 438-7958 View (951) 438-7958
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Jarvis William Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC, MFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I have been practicing therapy since 1988 working with individuals, couples, families coping with poor communication skills, marital relationship problems, coping skills for stress, issues of depression and anxiety (general anxiety, specific phobia, panic attacks).
I would like to be of help to you if you are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, struggling in your relationships (spouse, kids and adult children). If you have struggled with anger or outbursts, destructive behavior problems I can give you or your loved one tools to make better choices with these behaviors. If you need help with dealing with stress, pressures of life let me give you some tools to work with.
I have been practicing therapy since 1988 working with individuals, couples, families coping with poor communication skills, marital relationship problems, coping skills for stress, issues of depression and anxiety (general anxiety, specific phobia, panic attacks).
I would like to be of help to you if you are struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, struggling in your relationships (spouse, kids and adult children). If you have struggled with anger or outbursts, destructive behavior problems I can give you or your loved one tools to make better choices with these behaviors. If you need help with dealing with stress, pressures of life let me give you some tools to work with.
(951) 338-9694 View (951) 338-9694
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C3 Christ Centered Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, BCPCC, CAMS-II
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I'm passionate about helping families reach their fullest potential. I specialize in identifying root causes and providing practical solutions. My approach integrates faith and biblical principles, offering a supportive environment for spiritual growth. Let's embark on this journey together toward wholeness and fulfillment.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I'm passionate about helping families reach their fullest potential. I specialize in identifying root causes and providing practical solutions. My approach integrates faith and biblical principles, offering a supportive environment for spiritual growth. Let's embark on this journey together toward wholeness and fulfillment.
(951) 476-2708 View (951) 476-2708
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Christine Duong-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I received my Bachelors at Biola in Psychology and Christian Education, my Masters from Pepperdine in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling & my Doctorate at CSPP in Psychology.
DO YOU NEED A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES? Imagine yourself healed from emotional pain, transformed into someone you yourself admire...and finally finding harmony in your life and in your relationships. Imagine your children free to be themselves without behavior issues, learning and achieving at their potential, and joyful without the burden of worries, sadness, and anger. This is possible. I have had the joy of working with individuals, couples, families, and children, and have helped people achieve significant changes in short periods of time.
I received my Bachelors at Biola in Psychology and Christian Education, my Masters from Pepperdine in Marriage, Family & Child Counseling & my Doctorate at CSPP in Psychology.
DO YOU NEED A SAFE HAVEN TO DISCUSS YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES? Imagine yourself healed from emotional pain, transformed into someone you yourself admire...and finally finding harmony in your life and in your relationships. Imagine your children free to be themselves without behavior issues, learning and achieving at their potential, and joyful without the burden of worries, sadness, and anger. This is possible. I have had the joy of working with individuals, couples, families, and children, and have helped people achieve significant changes in short periods of time.
(951) 290-0397 View (951) 290-0397
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Rosemarie T Wheeler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, CSAT, CCTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92563  (Online Only)
I am a licensed marriage family therapist, a licensed advanced alcohol and drug counselor, sex addiction certified, trauma certified, and I have been working with co-occurring disorders for over 10 years.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and co-occurring disorders, sex addiction, substance abuse, gambling addiction, and relapse prevention. I take clients from ages 12 to 90, both male and female. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and CMR (Comprehensive Resource Modeling) for trauma, grief, and inner child work; and all forms of relapse prevention and recovery. I am certified in trauma, sexual addiction, drug and alcohol addiction. I am located in Tennesse and California.
I am a licensed marriage family therapist, a licensed advanced alcohol and drug counselor, sex addiction certified, trauma certified, and I have been working with co-occurring disorders for over 10 years.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and co-occurring disorders, sex addiction, substance abuse, gambling addiction, and relapse prevention. I take clients from ages 12 to 90, both male and female. I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and CMR (Comprehensive Resource Modeling) for trauma, grief, and inner child work; and all forms of relapse prevention and recovery. I am certified in trauma, sexual addiction, drug and alcohol addiction. I am located in Tennesse and California.
(951) 383-6266 View (951) 383-6266
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Alyssa B Vida
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562  (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! I'm glad you're here today. I’m Alyssa Safran Vida, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, passionate about helping clients to achieve mental wellness, positive change, and fullness of life. I believe that reaching out for help takes courage, but that’s where the healing begins, one conversation at a time. Whether you are experiencing new or ongoing challenges, my job is to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to talk, process, problem solve, and heal.
Hello and Welcome! I'm glad you're here today. I’m Alyssa Safran Vida, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, passionate about helping clients to achieve mental wellness, positive change, and fullness of life. I believe that reaching out for help takes courage, but that’s where the healing begins, one conversation at a time. Whether you are experiencing new or ongoing challenges, my job is to provide a safe, compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to talk, process, problem solve, and heal.
(951) 482-8631 View (951) 482-8631
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John E Rigoli
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
I understand the apprehension in seeking therapy and counseling. I also understand the importance of obtaining therapy in a safe and non-judgmental environment. There are times when we all face a need to seek counsel and professional therapy with someone who is able to relate to your struggles. My clients are provided a safe and understanding environment; an environment where we are able to focus on "solutions". My experience includes working with children, teens and adolescents in the schools environment and in my private practice; teaching them positive coping skills to address anger management issues.
I understand the apprehension in seeking therapy and counseling. I also understand the importance of obtaining therapy in a safe and non-judgmental environment. There are times when we all face a need to seek counsel and professional therapy with someone who is able to relate to your struggles. My clients are provided a safe and understanding environment; an environment where we are able to focus on "solutions". My experience includes working with children, teens and adolescents in the schools environment and in my private practice; teaching them positive coping skills to address anger management issues.
(951) 251-0643 View (951) 251-0643
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Edmond Child & Family Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
I have considerable experience and expertise working with parents, children, adolescents and families in crisis that may have specific issues related to separated/divorced parents, adoptive, foster and blended families. I especially enjoy collaborating with parents to bring out the best in their children and the parent-child relationship. In addition, I provide couples and individual counseling for those dealing with communication difficulties, anger management issues, loss, trauma, abuse, developmental issues and those with chronic psychiatric conditions.
I have considerable experience and expertise working with parents, children, adolescents and families in crisis that may have specific issues related to separated/divorced parents, adoptive, foster and blended families. I especially enjoy collaborating with parents to bring out the best in their children and the parent-child relationship. In addition, I provide couples and individual counseling for those dealing with communication difficulties, anger management issues, loss, trauma, abuse, developmental issues and those with chronic psychiatric conditions.
(951) 221-8109 x100 View (951) 221-8109 x100
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Christopher Cornell
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92563
I'm a client-centered therapist, who believes in meeting the patient where they are in their process and life's journey.
I'm a client-centered therapist, who believes in meeting the patient where they are in their process and life's journey.
(951) 899-1018 View (951) 899-1018
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Kelly Thompson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Murrieta, CA 92562
”Mental health is not a destination, it’s a journey.” My name is Kelly and I would love to meet with you. My therapy style emphasizes the importance of individuals finding meaning and purpose. Embracing existentialist principles, I strive to support clients in exploring their self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the significance of the choices that shape their overall well-being. We work together to build upon your strengths, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted and comfortable.
”Mental health is not a destination, it’s a journey.” My name is Kelly and I would love to meet with you. My therapy style emphasizes the importance of individuals finding meaning and purpose. Embracing existentialist principles, I strive to support clients in exploring their self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the significance of the choices that shape their overall well-being. We work together to build upon your strengths, fostering a sense of empowerment and resilience. Treatment is individually tailored for each client in an environment in which you feel accepted and comfortable.
(951) 338-9485 View (951) 338-9485
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Dr. Blessing A. Okoro Rellias
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCTP
Verified Verified
Murrieta, CA 92562
Think on this... Do you find that you are struggling with emotional issues/psychological disorders, dealing with life obstacles or performance issues, overwhelmed with the nagging and always-present stumbling blocks that affect your self-confidence and growth, have trouble navigating relationship difficulties, or you just want to figure out better ways to handle everyday stresses and take better care of yourself? Let's talk. I have extensive training and experience in working in areas of psychological disorders, relational issues, performance optimization, and other life and wellness concerns.
Think on this... Do you find that you are struggling with emotional issues/psychological disorders, dealing with life obstacles or performance issues, overwhelmed with the nagging and always-present stumbling blocks that affect your self-confidence and growth, have trouble navigating relationship difficulties, or you just want to figure out better ways to handle everyday stresses and take better care of yourself? Let's talk. I have extensive training and experience in working in areas of psychological disorders, relational issues, performance optimization, and other life and wellness concerns.
(951) 261-8658 View (951) 261-8658
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.