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Yvette Wilhite
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
Hello, I am Yvette Wilhite, a Licensed Marriage, and Family Therapist, based in Sacramento, California, where I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness-based techniques. With a client-centered approach, I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space to explore and address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress management. My goal is to empower clients to develop coping skills, foster resilience, and achieve greater well-being and fulfillment.
(747) 298-8749 View (747) 298-8749
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Penelope Chui
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, NCC, CCMHC
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95822  (Online Only)
Having difficulties in your life? Experiencing emotional distress? Having relationship, family or work difficulties? Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the demands from your spouse, children and boss? Finding you and your spouse get stuck in negative communication patterns? Are you and your family feel difficulty facing emotional, spiritual, social and physical changes or limitations? Cancer knocks at your door. You feel sacred, overwhelmed and don't know what will happen to you. As an experienced Marriage & Family Therapist, I will work with you to undergo the challenges affecting your body, mind, family, career and every aspect of your life.
Having difficulties in your life? Experiencing emotional distress? Having relationship, family or work difficulties? Feeling anxious and overwhelmed with the demands from your spouse, children and boss? Finding you and your spouse get stuck in negative communication patterns? Are you and your family feel difficulty facing emotional, spiritual, social and physical changes or limitations? Cancer knocks at your door. You feel sacred, overwhelmed and don't know what will happen to you. As an experienced Marriage & Family Therapist, I will work with you to undergo the challenges affecting your body, mind, family, career and every aspect of your life.
(916) 546-1120 View (916) 546-1120
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Lola Haag
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
Hello, my name is Lola Haag, and I am a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with 25 years of experience working to reduce stress and improve relationships. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients deal with the multitude of life's challenges. I have worked extensively with individuals who are struggling with transitions, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm. Many times, in adulthood, prior abuse or dysfunctional family of origin issues resurface to cause distress. I work to help adults resolve the past from over-influencing the present and the future. Teens have so many stressors that they have to manage.
Hello, my name is Lola Haag, and I am a licensed Marriage, Family Therapist with 25 years of experience working to reduce stress and improve relationships. I thoroughly enjoy helping clients deal with the multitude of life's challenges. I have worked extensively with individuals who are struggling with transitions, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm. Many times, in adulthood, prior abuse or dysfunctional family of origin issues resurface to cause distress. I work to help adults resolve the past from over-influencing the present and the future. Teens have so many stressors that they have to manage.
(916) 520-3972 View (916) 520-3972
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Edgar Cervantes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95823
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
My name is Edgar Cervantes, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have worked with diverse populations including 6 months old to 92 years old struggling with anxiety, depression, and drugs addiction. I have a multidimensional approach to work with my clients. However, I am more inclined to provide services from client center and DBT approach.
(916) 735-4608 View (916) 735-4608
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Nicole Vaccher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95823
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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Jenna Ramirez-Kirgan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
I enjoy working with a diverse population surrounding attachment, life transitions, stressful life events/trauma, and close relationships. I am passionate about working with young adults, couples, pre-marital counseling, and LGBTQIA+ populations. Each and every one of my clients is a unique person coming in with unique experiences and challenges, meaning they require a unique approach that best fits their goals. The therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to client success. This is why I value building trust and confidence with my clients in the beginning of therapy.
I enjoy working with a diverse population surrounding attachment, life transitions, stressful life events/trauma, and close relationships. I am passionate about working with young adults, couples, pre-marital counseling, and LGBTQIA+ populations. Each and every one of my clients is a unique person coming in with unique experiences and challenges, meaning they require a unique approach that best fits their goals. The therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to client success. This is why I value building trust and confidence with my clients in the beginning of therapy.
(916) 776-5855 View (916) 776-5855
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La Fawn Carey-Toles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95821
Hello! My name is La Fawn, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger, marital discord, sexual identity, infertility, and grief and loss. My practice is based on a narrative and solution-focused approach geared towards helping individuals find their voice and become experts in their own lives while actively working towards solutions.
Hello! My name is La Fawn, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families. I provide support to individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, anger, marital discord, sexual identity, infertility, and grief and loss. My practice is based on a narrative and solution-focused approach geared towards helping individuals find their voice and become experts in their own lives while actively working towards solutions.
(916) 674-0254 View (916) 674-0254
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Jordanne Stacy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95816  (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? Welcome to a space of warmth and understanding. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I offer a compassionate approach to therapy, providing support as you navigate life's challenges. I believe that everyone's life journey is unique, which is why I do not believe in the “cookie-cutter” approach to treatment. I have years of experience working with couples, helping them rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen their connection. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma.
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life's challenges? Welcome to a space of warmth and understanding. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I offer a compassionate approach to therapy, providing support as you navigate life's challenges. I believe that everyone's life journey is unique, which is why I do not believe in the “cookie-cutter” approach to treatment. I have years of experience working with couples, helping them rebuild trust, improve communication, and deepen their connection. Additionally, I have experience working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and trauma.
(530) 900-0296 View (530) 900-0296
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Rebecca R Nation
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95825
I believe in cultivating a culture of honor in all relationships, especially in marriage.
I believe that people are all inherently relational beings and when our relationships - whether with ourselves, other people, or God - are hurting, life can become incredibly painful.
I believe in cultivating a culture of honor in all relationships, especially in marriage.
I believe that people are all inherently relational beings and when our relationships - whether with ourselves, other people, or God - are hurting, life can become incredibly painful.
(916) 602-4568 View (916) 602-4568
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Korlany Roche
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95838
My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
(916) 932-9629 View (916) 932-9629
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Christina Harner
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95823
Hi! I'm Christina Harner, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm also an active-duty military spouse and a veteran myself. believe therapy works for those that want to make change. I have worked extensively with couples dealing with domestic violence, cultural concerns, work-life balance, and military communities. I typically work with adults (over 18) that experience anxiety, depression, and stress due to relationship issues, work-life balance (or lack of), and family issues. As a parent (and one of 9 siblings) I relate well to the complex dynamics in merging family life and work life.
Hi! I'm Christina Harner, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I'm also an active-duty military spouse and a veteran myself. believe therapy works for those that want to make change. I have worked extensively with couples dealing with domestic violence, cultural concerns, work-life balance, and military communities. I typically work with adults (over 18) that experience anxiety, depression, and stress due to relationship issues, work-life balance (or lack of), and family issues. As a parent (and one of 9 siblings) I relate well to the complex dynamics in merging family life and work life.
(916) 252-5569 View (916) 252-5569
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Hilary Matthews
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95833
Hello, my name is Hilary Matthews and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and substance abuse counselor in Nevada, California, Utah and Oregon. I use different modalities in therapy. most often using Cognitive Behavior techniques for a number of symptoms and diagnoses, including but not limited to mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationships, stress, and substance use. I enjoy working with older teens and adults ages 16-65. I am experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, substance use, relationships and other stressors.
Hello, my name is Hilary Matthews and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and substance abuse counselor in Nevada, California, Utah and Oregon. I use different modalities in therapy. most often using Cognitive Behavior techniques for a number of symptoms and diagnoses, including but not limited to mood disorders, trauma, grief, relationships, stress, and substance use. I enjoy working with older teens and adults ages 16-65. I am experienced in treating anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, grief, substance use, relationships and other stressors.
(916) 659-5060 View (916) 659-5060
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Megan McColley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sacramento, CA 95825
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist experienced in working with adolescences, teens, children, adults, and families. My experience encompasses work within Placer and Sacramento County, multiple schools, and non profits. My mission is to empower, strengthen, and provide clients with hope through difficult seasons in their lives.
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist experienced in working with adolescences, teens, children, adults, and families. My experience encompasses work within Placer and Sacramento County, multiple schools, and non profits. My mission is to empower, strengthen, and provide clients with hope through difficult seasons in their lives.
(916) 378-1873 View (916) 378-1873
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Marianna Aguilar
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
My name is Marianna Aguilar, and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 139892. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to improve their daily functioning and overall quality of life. I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and everyday life stressors.
My name is Marianna Aguilar, and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 139892. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients learn how to improve their daily functioning and overall quality of life. I enjoy working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. My areas of focus are trauma, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, and everyday life stressors.
(916) 602-4613 View (916) 602-4613
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Stacy Cordero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
I am excited to introduce myself to you. My name is Stacy Cordero, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, 142545. It can be uncomfortable to begin therapy. The foundation must include a safe space in which I consider it my responsibility to work hard in building a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect. I have an extensive background working with individuals affected by relationship challenges. Our connections to others are complex and vital. These connections are vital throughout our lives - no matter how young or how old.
I am excited to introduce myself to you. My name is Stacy Cordero, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, 142545. It can be uncomfortable to begin therapy. The foundation must include a safe space in which I consider it my responsibility to work hard in building a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect. I have an extensive background working with individuals affected by relationship challenges. Our connections to others are complex and vital. These connections are vital throughout our lives - no matter how young or how old.
(916) 655-9780 View (916) 655-9780
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Ellen Golding
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
Ellen Golding is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist my practice is guided by all people who possess intrinsic worth and have the capacity to realize this. All individuals are worthy of respect. I strive to cultivate a therapy space that is safe for all genders, races, cultures, family constellations, and relationships. I believe fundamentally in the values of a good therapeutic fit.
(909) 303-1210 View (909) 303-1210
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Haley Martel
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95834
My name is Haley Martel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing telehealth services, based in Santa Barbara, California. I have a diverse background working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, especially young adults. I am deeply committed to providing a supportive, compassionate, and tailored therapeutic experience to promote emotional well-being and interpersonal growth for all my clients.
My name is Haley Martel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing telehealth services, based in Santa Barbara, California. I have a diverse background working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages, especially young adults. I am deeply committed to providing a supportive, compassionate, and tailored therapeutic experience to promote emotional well-being and interpersonal growth for all my clients.
(949) 776-3850 View (949) 776-3850
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Ashley Paul
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95815
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for self-exploration and personal development, especially regarding balancing the emotional and intellectual sides. Trust, authenticity, and validation are my most-used tools throughout my therapeutic process.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for self-exploration and personal development, especially regarding balancing the emotional and intellectual sides. Trust, authenticity, and validation are my most-used tools throughout my therapeutic process.
(415) 801-3848 View (415) 801-3848
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Megan Glotz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95828
My name is Megan Glotz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (122007). I firmly believe in the therapeutic alliance so my first goal of therapy is to create an open space where we build trust and get to know each other so that you can be your most authentic self. I typically work with older teens, adults, and couples. Usually, the clients I work with are going through a difficult time in their life due to a life transition such as grief, a move, job/school change, or relationship issue. They often feel stuck and need support in navigating their new situation.
My name is Megan Glotz, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (122007). I firmly believe in the therapeutic alliance so my first goal of therapy is to create an open space where we build trust and get to know each other so that you can be your most authentic self. I typically work with older teens, adults, and couples. Usually, the clients I work with are going through a difficult time in their life due to a life transition such as grief, a move, job/school change, or relationship issue. They often feel stuck and need support in navigating their new situation.
(909) 442-1159 View (909) 442-1159
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Cherie Concepcion
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Sacramento, CA 95824
Hi, I'm Cherie Concepcion. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Yoga Therapist. I work with individuals and couples dealing with trauma, stress, infidelity, relationship challenges, and military-related issues through a somatic lens. I believe that the body is always part of the therapeutic process even when we think it is not. I typically work with people who have experienced trauma which can lead to a number of other conditions such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, family problems, identity concerns, and more.
Hi, I'm Cherie Concepcion. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Yoga Therapist. I work with individuals and couples dealing with trauma, stress, infidelity, relationship challenges, and military-related issues through a somatic lens. I believe that the body is always part of the therapeutic process even when we think it is not. I typically work with people who have experienced trauma which can lead to a number of other conditions such as anxiety, depression, marital problems, family problems, identity concerns, and more.
(818) 495-8736 View (818) 495-8736

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.