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Dr. Lawrence. M. Tunis, Ed.D, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94534
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
I'M A LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST in private practice in Fairfield and San Anselmo, CA where I work with adults, couples and children for self-esteem problems, anger, depression, grief, anxiety, impulsivity and PTSD symptoms. I also have a specialty in gender identity issues and the dysphoric feelings, grief and loss, relationship difficulties and other issues that often accompany these conditions. My style blends real life experience, knowledge, humor and compassion. My approach includes relational, psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral styles, offering a flexible, responsive, non-authoritarian and empathetic quality.
(415) 799-9707 View (415) 799-9707
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Teresa Noordmans
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95687
Hi, I am Teri Noordmans, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Clovis, CA, working via telemetry. I am also an RN and Certified Christian Conciliator. I have 30 years of experience in private practice focused on individuals, couples, and families. Also as a mediator and conciliator, I have helped couples and families reconcile relationship conflicts and have assisted with divorce mediation and child custody issues. I have worked with a diverse population of clients including adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
Hi, I am Teri Noordmans, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who lives in Clovis, CA, working via telemetry. I am also an RN and Certified Christian Conciliator. I have 30 years of experience in private practice focused on individuals, couples, and families. Also as a mediator and conciliator, I have helped couples and families reconcile relationship conflicts and have assisted with divorce mediation and child custody issues. I have worked with a diverse population of clients including adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
(707) 985-2347 View (707) 985-2347
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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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Christine Ellen Willeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
Once-upon-a-time you envisioned a happily ever after. The reality is: a happy marriage requires more effort than you thought. Are you drawn to a holistic approach to health and healing? Your time is valuable which is why my direct approach with transpersonal psychology priorities your personal goals. With a tell-it-like-it-is style you are offered a safe, non-judgmental perspective for realistic progress and inner peace. Knowledge is power, achieving a deeper understanding of yourself has a ripple effect on powerful change.
(707) 606-0575 View (707) 606-0575
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Donna McCulloch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
I've completed Level I and II trainings in EMDR and am a member of the California Association of Marriage/Family Therapists.
There comes a time in everyone's life when stressful events overwhelm us and our usual ways of coping don't work anymore. It is at this juncture that the perspective of a caring, experienced professional can make a life-changing difference. My name is Donna McCulloch and I am a Licensed MFT. I have maintained a busy private practice in Benicia, CA. for 19 years. My areas of specialization include depression and anxiety, relationship/communication problems, trauma reduction...including EMDR, and empowerment/ assertiveness for women who struggle with the ability to set reasonable limits with others.
I've completed Level I and II trainings in EMDR and am a member of the California Association of Marriage/Family Therapists.
There comes a time in everyone's life when stressful events overwhelm us and our usual ways of coping don't work anymore. It is at this juncture that the perspective of a caring, experienced professional can make a life-changing difference. My name is Donna McCulloch and I am a Licensed MFT. I have maintained a busy private practice in Benicia, CA. for 19 years. My areas of specialization include depression and anxiety, relationship/communication problems, trauma reduction...including EMDR, and empowerment/ assertiveness for women who struggle with the ability to set reasonable limits with others.
(707) 746-6620 View (707) 746-6620
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St Clair Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95687
St. Clair Alexander is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He came to the profession with experience in pastoral care and counseling (1984 to 2004). He suspended his pastoral ministry to complete studies in marriage and family therapy; then earned his DPH in Families Studies (2004 to 2011). In 2006 he began a career in Marriage and family therapy working with Couples, families, and individuals.
St. Clair Alexander is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). He came to the profession with experience in pastoral care and counseling (1984 to 2004). He suspended his pastoral ministry to complete studies in marriage and family therapy; then earned his DPH in Families Studies (2004 to 2011). In 2006 he began a career in Marriage and family therapy working with Couples, families, and individuals.
(707) 797-9272 View (707) 797-9272
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Maria Padilla
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
Welcome! I am Maria Elizabeth Padilla, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I provide telehealth services in California. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My approach consists of Client-Centered, Family-Centered, and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. I utilize attachment and social learning principles in order to improve the quality of parent-child relationship and decrease disruptive behaviors, focusing on reducing depression. anxiety, and emotional difficulties by utilizing specific skills and techniques to support clients in managing their behaviors.
(707) 405-7495 View (707) 405-7495
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Frank Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94591
I'm Frank Russell, California state licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 5698). I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assisting people to achieve their own goals. These goals often include changing their behavior and their emotional responses to stressors. My training and experience have emphasized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have extensive experience with substance abuse treatment and motivational interviewing.
I'm Frank Russell, California state licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT 5698). I work with individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in assisting people to achieve their own goals. These goals often include changing their behavior and their emotional responses to stressors. My training and experience have emphasized Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also have extensive experience with substance abuse treatment and motivational interviewing.
(707) 560-3679 View (707) 560-3679
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Sarah Chavez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vacaville, CA 95687
My name is Sarah Chavez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and am particularly passionate about helping clients activate and enhance the strengths within them to overcome adversity. I look forward to getting to know you! I typically work with adults in overcoming the barriers to their goals. I also enjoy assisting couples with bridging the communication gap in order to empower them to resolve conflict. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals and child welfare/DV circumstances.
My name is Sarah Chavez and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a client-centered approach to therapy and am particularly passionate about helping clients activate and enhance the strengths within them to overcome adversity. I look forward to getting to know you! I typically work with adults in overcoming the barriers to their goals. I also enjoy assisting couples with bridging the communication gap in order to empower them to resolve conflict. I have experience working with justice-impacted individuals and child welfare/DV circumstances.
(707) 267-2837 View (707) 267-2837
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Ofelia Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Waitlist for new clients
¡Bienvenido a mi consultorio! My name is Ofelia Ramirez, I provide bilingual and culturally sensitive services in an empathetic and humanistic environment. My personal and professional mission in life as a Marriage and Family Therapist is to walk along side with you to provide you with a personal experience so you can discover your own potential, increase self-empowerment, find solutions to your problems, increase personal and meaningful relationships, transform your life, and help you overcome and manage life's barriers, break toxic patterns to help you make life manageable for you.
¡Bienvenido a mi consultorio! My name is Ofelia Ramirez, I provide bilingual and culturally sensitive services in an empathetic and humanistic environment. My personal and professional mission in life as a Marriage and Family Therapist is to walk along side with you to provide you with a personal experience so you can discover your own potential, increase self-empowerment, find solutions to your problems, increase personal and meaningful relationships, transform your life, and help you overcome and manage life's barriers, break toxic patterns to help you make life manageable for you.
(707) 267-2403 View (707) 267-2403
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Rachel Gren
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Hello! My name is Rachel Gren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus is to fully understand your experience, interactions, and interpretations to lead us to uncover opportunities for healing and resolve. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in addition to using an eclectic approach to treating symptoms stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and other sources of emotional distress.
Hello! My name is Rachel Gren and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is person-centered. My focus is to fully understand your experience, interactions, and interpretations to lead us to uncover opportunities for healing and resolve. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in addition to using an eclectic approach to treating symptoms stemming from Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, and other sources of emotional distress.
(707) 878-5069 View (707) 878-5069
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Jerri Curry
Psychologist, PhD, LMFT, CATC, CSC
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Licensed Psychologist PSY27385 (2021) LMFT Marriage /Family Therapy 19776 (2022) Addiction Specialist CAODC 6247 (2021) Focus: Cognitive Behavioral work w/Couples.
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
Licensed Psychologist PSY27385 (2021) LMFT Marriage /Family Therapy 19776 (2022) Addiction Specialist CAODC 6247 (2021) Focus: Cognitive Behavioral work w/Couples.
For 35 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals, and families in providing a supportive, educational and safe place to find answers to life's challenges. Separation is the hardest lesson in life and with each separation we experience there is an opportunity to grow and become the best we can be. Separations like divorce, losing a loved one, struggling with work issues, addictions, disconnect from family members or feeling alone in this large and busy world, it will be my privilege to listen, support and provide the counseling, mediation and guidance you may be seeking at this time.
(707) 998-5912 View (707) 998-5912
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Sinami Maxie
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I’ve worked with many individuals confronting the same struggles that you're facing now.
I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns both in and out of relationships. Through our work together, you will learn to regulate emotions and break unhealthy behavior patterns, leaving you free to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with more than twenty years of experience, I’ve worked with many individuals confronting the same struggles that you're facing now.
I help adults struggling with anxiety and depression triggered by relationship issues. Through person-centered therapy combined with cognitive-behavioral therapy, my clients gain insight into their emotions and behavior patterns both in and out of relationships. Through our work together, you will learn to regulate emotions and break unhealthy behavior patterns, leaving you free to build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
(707) 846-3851 View (707) 846-3851
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Julie Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Vacaville, CA 95688
Waitlist for new clients
At some point in life, many of us find ourselves in need of help and decide to reach out and get it. It's not an easy first step, but it can lead to life changing results. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I count it as an honor and privilege to come along side my clients and help them move through their problem or pain to find a more fulfilling life.
At some point in life, many of us find ourselves in need of help and decide to reach out and get it. It's not an easy first step, but it can lead to life changing results. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I count it as an honor and privilege to come along side my clients and help them move through their problem or pain to find a more fulfilling life.
(707) 984-4041 View (707) 984-4041
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Takyi Dwumfuoh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
I enjoy working with individuals (late teens and adults), couples (pre-marital, marital and post-marital) and families. It's always too soon to give up on enriching your life and improving your relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide you with the opportunity, the safe space and the quality time needed to attend to your emotional, relational and spiritual needs. My goal is to create a therapeutic alliance with you that allows you to bring me into your world where our work together will meet your needs and improve your life.
I enjoy working with individuals (late teens and adults), couples (pre-marital, marital and post-marital) and families. It's always too soon to give up on enriching your life and improving your relationships. As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I provide you with the opportunity, the safe space and the quality time needed to attend to your emotional, relational and spiritual needs. My goal is to create a therapeutic alliance with you that allows you to bring me into your world where our work together will meet your needs and improve your life.
(510) 901-3393 View (510) 901-3393
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Edina C Adler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, Mediatr
Verified Verified
Benicia, CA 94510
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. do not succeed and this impacts children's mental health. I help couples in conflict or who have grown apart create a more loving home using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Method, Terry Real's Relational Life and Bader-Pearson Couples Therapy. I utilize compassion- and mindfulness-based methods to improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time, while addressing the underlying causes of conflicts. I work primarily with adults.
(925) 989-0967 View (925) 989-0967
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Tera Bazen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Vallejo, CA 94590
Tera Bazen is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She has over 15 years of experience using a mixture of methodologies to help clients navigate all of life's challenges. Tera believes in finding people's strengths and building upon them to find solutions in the present moment. This allows her clients to feel relief faster.
Tera Bazen is a licensed marriage and family therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy. She has over 15 years of experience using a mixture of methodologies to help clients navigate all of life's challenges. Tera believes in finding people's strengths and building upon them to find solutions in the present moment. This allows her clients to feel relief faster.
(559) 466-9632 View (559) 466-9632
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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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Janet Lengsfelder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Vallejo, CA 94589
My name is Janet Lengsfelder. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been a nurse for over 40 years as well. My approach to therapy is to witness and support individuals and couples as they learn and grow so that they can experience joy, love, and peace in their lives. My post-graduate training was in Gestalt therapy. I believe the psychotherapy situation is a laboratory, an opportunity to look at oneself in a variety of mirrors. My role is as a guide and witness. I respect and honor the client to make the choices that bring freedom and fullness to their life.
My name is Janet Lengsfelder. I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I have been a nurse for over 40 years as well. My approach to therapy is to witness and support individuals and couples as they learn and grow so that they can experience joy, love, and peace in their lives. My post-graduate training was in Gestalt therapy. I believe the psychotherapy situation is a laboratory, an opportunity to look at oneself in a variety of mirrors. My role is as a guide and witness. I respect and honor the client to make the choices that bring freedom and fullness to their life.
(925) 397-1913 View (925) 397-1913
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Megan Eierman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Napa County, providing in-depth psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and teenagers. My approach is warm, engaged and interactive. I draw from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories. I synthesize education, personal growth and psychological treatment for a wide variety of challenges, such as, depression; anxiety; marital discord; co-parenting; and 'positive' parenting. I have been trained through The Couples Institute with Ellen Bader, focusing on the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and integrating Attachment Theory.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in Napa County, providing in-depth psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and teenagers. My approach is warm, engaged and interactive. I draw from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories. I synthesize education, personal growth and psychological treatment for a wide variety of challenges, such as, depression; anxiety; marital discord; co-parenting; and 'positive' parenting. I have been trained through The Couples Institute with Ellen Bader, focusing on the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy and integrating Attachment Theory.
(707) 254-7649 View (707) 254-7649

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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.