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Dennis Jay Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
My marriage continues to provide insights into understanding issues between men and women as well as inspiration into what the couple can reach.
In my 25 years of psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples, and families, I have helped people identify, explore and heal the issues that have kept them from accomplishing what they want with their lives. My experience has shown that moving beyond right/wrong thinking, judgments and emotional reactivity can greatly facilitate growth and freedom. Paying attention to the sensations and feeling in our bodies and relaxing through deep breathing can create insights to quickly reveal one's essential issues. Over the last ten years I have spent considerable time doing couples therapy.
My marriage continues to provide insights into understanding issues between men and women as well as inspiration into what the couple can reach.
In my 25 years of psychotherapy practice for individuals, couples, and families, I have helped people identify, explore and heal the issues that have kept them from accomplishing what they want with their lives. My experience has shown that moving beyond right/wrong thinking, judgments and emotional reactivity can greatly facilitate growth and freedom. Paying attention to the sensations and feeling in our bodies and relaxing through deep breathing can create insights to quickly reveal one's essential issues. Over the last ten years I have spent considerable time doing couples therapy.
(707) 574-8994 View (707) 574-8994
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Carmen J Harris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482  (Online Only)
I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict/loss of family, substance use, depression and anxiety.
I have worked with children, youth, and adults for many years in multiple environments. I work collaboratively with the person to help them meet their needs and goals. What is it you would like to achieve? Overcome? Process? Using evidence based practices, I will help you work through trauma, conflict/loss of family, substance use, depression and anxiety.
(707) 267-2546 View (707) 267-2546
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Jeremy Owen Lawyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
I love to collaborate with clients to break through barriers by building skills and clarity to create change, healing and a deepening of purpose.
I love to collaborate with clients to break through barriers by building skills and clarity to create change, healing and a deepening of purpose.
(707) 549-6831 View (707) 549-6831
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Rayna Star Freedman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
"I'm responsible for who I am. My task is to free myself sufficiently so that I can respond in the present moment not from past programming. That's what freedom is." Initially a practitioner in nonprofits and community behavioral health programs and more recently private practice, i have come to find as a more recent trauma-informed therapist, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relational issues are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I am fascinated by the power of lasting change that comes from intentional, deep work.
"I'm responsible for who I am. My task is to free myself sufficiently so that I can respond in the present moment not from past programming. That's what freedom is." Initially a practitioner in nonprofits and community behavioral health programs and more recently private practice, i have come to find as a more recent trauma-informed therapist, symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and relational issues are often expressions of unresolved grief and trauma. I am fascinated by the power of lasting change that comes from intentional, deep work.
(707) 309-0849 View (707) 309-0849
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Richard C Alongi
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CSAT, CPTT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482  (Online Only)
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
In my practice, I attempt to address suffering: what makes us suffer, how we suffer, and how suffering can be alleviated. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life issues and are not afraid to take on the suffering consciously, with my support, in order to transform their lives. I specialize in the treatment of addictions of all kinds, but primarily chemical, co-dependency, sex and romance, and gambling. I also specialize in the treatment of trauma/PTSD, both from current life situations and from childhood experiences.
(707) 639-1259 View (707) 639-1259
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Central Valley Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
Central Valley Family Therapy is a group practice whose sole focus is providing individuals, couples and families support through all walks of life. Our clinicians recognize the importance of quality treatment for each and every client that walks through our doors. We welcome clients with culturally diverse identities, backgrounds, socio-economic statuses, and experiences. We believe that every person who seeks support should have access to quality mental health services. Our focus is not only on your unique therapeutic goals, but in providing our clients with a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
(559) 206-0268 View (559) 206-0268
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Michael Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to help his clients feel better about themselves and their relationships. He works with individuals and couples from all cultures and sexual orientations and he welcomes each to therapy just as they are. Michael has experience working to repair ruptures in relationships. Michael also has experience working in trauma, depression and anxiety. Michael has also worked with children and families.
Michael Brown is a licensed psychotherapist working with individuals and couples to restore emotional connections. His goal is to help his clients feel better about themselves and their relationships. He works with individuals and couples from all cultures and sexual orientations and he welcomes each to therapy just as they are. Michael has experience working to repair ruptures in relationships. Michael also has experience working in trauma, depression and anxiety. Michael has also worked with children and families.
(323) 643-8569 View (323) 643-8569
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Jeffrey Ryan Schulze
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Not accepting new clients
I help individuals, couples, and families to successfully navigate difficult temporary or ongoing stages of their lives to acquire a healthier, more effective perspective of their relationships and situations.
I help individuals, couples, and families to successfully navigate difficult temporary or ongoing stages of their lives to acquire a healthier, more effective perspective of their relationships and situations.
(707) 902-9540 View (707) 902-9540
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Heather Fine
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Not accepting new clients
What an honor to work with youth and adults to bring insight, healing and transformation of suffering/barriers to strength, motivation and growth. I bring creativity, humor, deep caring, directness, authenticity and over 20 years experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults. I use somatic awareness, education, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma specific tools to guide your journey to wholeness. Ideal clients are youth/adolescents, parents and adults wanting to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, shadow work, spiritual counseling and therapeutic support for psychedelic treatment
What an honor to work with youth and adults to bring insight, healing and transformation of suffering/barriers to strength, motivation and growth. I bring creativity, humor, deep caring, directness, authenticity and over 20 years experience working with children, teenagers, families and adults. I use somatic awareness, education, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma specific tools to guide your journey to wholeness. Ideal clients are youth/adolescents, parents and adults wanting to address trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, shadow work, spiritual counseling and therapeutic support for psychedelic treatment
(707) 741-6062 View (707) 741-6062
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Brad J Kammer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ukiah, CA 95482  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist and have worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years, specializing in working with complex trauma: attachment, relational, cultural and intergenerational trauma. I bring various therapeutic approaches into therapy, but my main approach is the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). For those interested in learning more about my work, I'd encourage you to read the book I co-authored - "The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma." I also produce a podcast: Transforming Trauma.
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist and have worked in the field of trauma for over 20 years, specializing in working with complex trauma: attachment, relational, cultural and intergenerational trauma. I bring various therapeutic approaches into therapy, but my main approach is the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). For those interested in learning more about my work, I'd encourage you to read the book I co-authored - "The Practical Guide for Healing Developmental Trauma: Using the NeuroAffective Relational Model to Address Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resolve Complex Trauma." I also produce a podcast: Transforming Trauma.
(707) 593-7047 View (707) 593-7047
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Meeka Ferretta
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Not accepting new clients
Hello, my name is Meeka Ferretta. Are current thoughts and emotions getting in the way of your potential? Is your relationship or divorce making you feel anxious or depressed? Is your ADHD causing you to be distracted? Are you wondering how to process trauma and heal? If so, I can help. I truly believe change happens with the first phone call. With a skilled therapist, this change can be impactful and sustainable.
Hello, my name is Meeka Ferretta. Are current thoughts and emotions getting in the way of your potential? Is your relationship or divorce making you feel anxious or depressed? Is your ADHD causing you to be distracted? Are you wondering how to process trauma and heal? If so, I can help. I truly believe change happens with the first phone call. With a skilled therapist, this change can be impactful and sustainable.
(707) 383-2510 View (707) 383-2510
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Christina Offill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Ukiah, CA 95482
Not accepting new clients
Children from 12 months to young adults, families dealing with parenting issues, conflict, divorce, adoptions or foster care challenges. Are you a parent who needs help managing challenging behaviors with your child? Or dealing with issues of self-harm, substance use or suicidal ideation. Do you want to learn new coping skills to regulate your child’s emotions, or to navigate social environments, peer groups and academic challenges? This is where you can discover help if you are struggling to balance work, life commitments and parenting. Ways to manage sibling conflict and blended families/co-parenting issues!
Children from 12 months to young adults, families dealing with parenting issues, conflict, divorce, adoptions or foster care challenges. Are you a parent who needs help managing challenging behaviors with your child? Or dealing with issues of self-harm, substance use or suicidal ideation. Do you want to learn new coping skills to regulate your child’s emotions, or to navigate social environments, peer groups and academic challenges? This is where you can discover help if you are struggling to balance work, life commitments and parenting. Ways to manage sibling conflict and blended families/co-parenting issues!
(707) 207-8412 View (707) 207-8412

Online Therapists

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Edward L Prothero
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Yuba City, CA 95991
With over 15,000 hours of experience as a marriage and family therapist specializing in multiple theoretical approaches I strive for Professionalism.
As a Cognitive Behavioral / Object relations therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. With a broad spectrum of clients, common areas of focus are Trauma based anxiety and depression, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Marriage challenges, Blended families.
With over 15,000 hours of experience as a marriage and family therapist specializing in multiple theoretical approaches I strive for Professionalism.
As a Cognitive Behavioral / Object relations therapist, my therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. With a broad spectrum of clients, common areas of focus are Trauma based anxiety and depression, PTSD, Childhood Trauma, Marriage challenges, Blended families.
(916) 668-4149 View (916) 668-4149
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La Wanda Marrero
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Hello, I am La Wanda Marrero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT139411. I have been in practice for over 10 years. My approach is strength-based, to meet you, the client, right where you are. My area of focus is stress reduction and client goal orientation. I work with clients who have made a decision to support themselves in making realistic changes and lifestyle improvements that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety with a trauma-informed informed and natural heart approach.
Hello, I am La Wanda Marrero, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist LMFT139411. I have been in practice for over 10 years. My approach is strength-based, to meet you, the client, right where you are. My area of focus is stress reduction and client goal orientation. I work with clients who have made a decision to support themselves in making realistic changes and lifestyle improvements that decrease stress, depression, and anxiety with a trauma-informed informed and natural heart approach.
(408) 869-5676 View (408) 869-5676
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Melody Hovsepian
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Hi there! My name is Melody Hovsepian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Glendale, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals, adolescents and couples and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment and relational issues, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help my clients reach their inner strengths, gain control over their struggles and live their lives to the fullest.
Hi there! My name is Melody Hovsepian. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Glendale, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adult individuals, adolescents and couples and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adjustment and relational issues, using Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to help my clients reach their inner strengths, gain control over their struggles and live their lives to the fullest.
(858) 786-0504 View (858) 786-0504
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Kelli O'Rourke-Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Napa, CA 94559
Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and others. She will work with you to identify your's or your family's own unique goals for therapy and she will utilize evidence-based practices that have shown efficacy in demonstrating results for the changes you desire to make.
Kelli O'Rourke-Wall is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who enjoys providing a safe, confidential, non-judgmental environment for children, adolescents, couples, and families to explore and process the issues that are impairing their ability to live full, rich, and joy-filled lives. Therapy helps everyone to learn and grow and develop new ways of being and relating to themselves and others. She will work with you to identify your's or your family's own unique goals for therapy and she will utilize evidence-based practices that have shown efficacy in demonstrating results for the changes you desire to make.
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Gretchen Kishbaugh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Petaluma, CA 94952
I'm a licensed psychologist as well as a licensed marriage & family therapist and have been in practice in Sonoma and Marin Counties for over twenty years.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
I'm a licensed psychologist as well as a licensed marriage & family therapist and have been in practice in Sonoma and Marin Counties for over twenty years.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults, providing individual, couples, and family therapy, play therapy, and parenting consultation. If you're looking for a safe and supportive place in which to explore your concerns, I offer careful listening and collaborative engagement in the service of working toward your goals. People seek psychotherapy for many reasons. Some want help with specific problems such as depression, relationship conflict, or concern about a child. Others feel stuck in problematic patterns that cause emotional distress, interfere with their ability to connect with others, or hinder their ability to find fulfillment in life.
(707) 518-6142 View (707) 518-6142
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Allie Andrus McCann
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ATR-BC
Verified Verified
Sebastopol, CA 95472  (Online Only)
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
I support individuals, couples and families with diverse needs, and specialize in work with children, adolescents, parents, and families. I see my work with clients as a co-creative process, drawing on my clients' unique character, strength, and values, as well as a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools. I have a holistic view of health and well-being, and take into account the mind, body, and spirit. I offer support for a variety of issues, especially anxiety and mood issues, grief, loss, trauma, and parenting issues. I am an Art Therapist as well as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
(650) 646-9051 View (650) 646-9051
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Positive Change Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vacaville, CA 95687
We also specialize in conflict resolution, infidelity, parenting, divorce, grief/loss, and marital issues.
We utilize a HIPAA compliant TeleHealth format to help you achieve anxiety and depression management through this COVID-19 crisis. Together, through remote video-conferencing, your individual therapist can develop a treatment goal that best achieves your desired outcomes. We welcome individuals and their families to partnership with a private therapist in our group to create successful restoration of relationships, gain individual growth, and healing.
We also specialize in conflict resolution, infidelity, parenting, divorce, grief/loss, and marital issues.
We utilize a HIPAA compliant TeleHealth format to help you achieve anxiety and depression management through this COVID-19 crisis. Together, through remote video-conferencing, your individual therapist can develop a treatment goal that best achieves your desired outcomes. We welcome individuals and their families to partnership with a private therapist in our group to create successful restoration of relationships, gain individual growth, and healing.
(707) 879-1812 View (707) 879-1812
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Bonnie Hegna
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Richmond, CA 94804
Hi, my name is Bonnie Hegna Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 143978. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach short term. My focus of practice has been grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Behavioral issues, Divorce, Child Abuse, and Foster Youth as well as Victims of Crime. I am most comfortable working with children 5 to 10 and adults. I work well with behavioral issues, grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, victims of crime, child abuse, divorce, ADHD, school issues, job issues, conflicts, and life changes.
Hi, my name is Bonnie Hegna Licensed Marriage Family Therapist 143978. My approach to therapy is an eclectic approach short term. My focus of practice has been grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Marriage Counseling, Behavioral issues, Divorce, Child Abuse, and Foster Youth as well as Victims of Crime. I am most comfortable working with children 5 to 10 and adults. I work well with behavioral issues, grief and loss, self-inflicted violent behavior, victims of crime, child abuse, divorce, ADHD, school issues, job issues, conflicts, and life changes.
(510) 422-0092 View (510) 422-0092

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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.