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Kristine Billingsley
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CA 94533
Hello! My name is Kristine Billingsley and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee. My interests are working with clients on different issues like self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couples and families relationships, etc. I work with individuals, couples, and families to work on issues that are present and collaborate with them to find ways to reach their goals.
Hello! My name is Kristine Billingsley and I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist trainee. My interests are working with clients on different issues like self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life transitions, couples and families relationships, etc. I work with individuals, couples, and families to work on issues that are present and collaborate with them to find ways to reach their goals.
(707) 402-9348 View (707) 402-9348
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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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Javon Kemp
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
I have experience in treating individuals who have challenges with depressive and anxiety symptoms, anger management, life transitions, marital conflict, familial relationships, parenting strategies.
Hello, My name is Javon Kemp and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years in the mental health field. I would consider it an honor to join you in your process of recovering the pieces of your life that were lost or misplaced during the shuffle. I have a passion for working with individuals who have challenges in the areas of anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, anger, coaching, and communication. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, genuine, and compassionate environment that will be conducive for the development of coping strategies that will yield residual positive results.
I have experience in treating individuals who have challenges with depressive and anxiety symptoms, anger management, life transitions, marital conflict, familial relationships, parenting strategies.
Hello, My name is Javon Kemp and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years in the mental health field. I would consider it an honor to join you in your process of recovering the pieces of your life that were lost or misplaced during the shuffle. I have a passion for working with individuals who have challenges in the areas of anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, anger, coaching, and communication. My goal is to provide a nonjudgmental, genuine, and compassionate environment that will be conducive for the development of coping strategies that will yield residual positive results.
(714) 733-1632 View (714) 733-1632
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Christine Ellen Willeford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
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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Tiffany Pardo
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fairfield, CA 94533
In this busy hectic daily grind we call life imagine therapy in a way that feels safe and comfortable. Are you trying to adjust to a new life transition? It could be the adjustment to parenthood, work/school issues, coping with a medical diagnosis, facing infertility, or grief after the loss of a loved one. Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious—maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship or just feeling that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I’m here to offer support.
In this busy hectic daily grind we call life imagine therapy in a way that feels safe and comfortable. Are you trying to adjust to a new life transition? It could be the adjustment to parenthood, work/school issues, coping with a medical diagnosis, facing infertility, or grief after the loss of a loved one. Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious—maybe you’re unsure about the future of a relationship or just feeling that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs, I’m here to offer support.
(707) 203-0637 View (707) 203-0637
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Kathleen Stutz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
My focus in therapy is to create trust in order to bring about healing. I provide a safe and nurturing space where my client can explore inner resources and strengths. My holistic and empathic modalities provide support and creative energy necessary to face challenges while letting go of negative patterns and self-destructive behavior. No matter what age we are, we all need to feel connected and experience positive regard.
My focus in therapy is to create trust in order to bring about healing. I provide a safe and nurturing space where my client can explore inner resources and strengths. My holistic and empathic modalities provide support and creative energy necessary to face challenges while letting go of negative patterns and self-destructive behavior. No matter what age we are, we all need to feel connected and experience positive regard.
(707) 412-8927 View (707) 412-8927
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Madhur-Nain Webster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Life is a wild journey. There is so much to navigate through, and many of us do not have a road map. With no directions to guide us, we often get stuck circulating around the same issues. We repeat patterns of thoughts, behaviors, actions. We overanalyze. We shame ourselves. Anything can trigger these cycles: trauma, drama, emotions, a sense of grandiosity…
Life is a wild journey. There is so much to navigate through, and many of us do not have a road map. With no directions to guide us, we often get stuck circulating around the same issues. We repeat patterns of thoughts, behaviors, actions. We overanalyze. We shame ourselves. Anything can trigger these cycles: trauma, drama, emotions, a sense of grandiosity…
(707) 207-6024 View (707) 207-6024
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Evelyn Polk
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In private practice for 31 years, Evelyn aka "Ms.E" or "The Heart Lady" takes delight with an open ear and heart in helping you to discover the answers within; and fuel your passion to live and fulfill your life purpose! Her motto is "Heal your heart and follow it!" She has worked in the field of human services, in general, for more than 35 years with experience in Social Work, Residential & Day Tx, Sexual and Substance Abuse and Outpatient Mental Health Programs. She also has functioned as Founder/Director of a non-profit organization providing services to adoptive/foster youth and families.
In private practice for 31 years, Evelyn aka "Ms.E" or "The Heart Lady" takes delight with an open ear and heart in helping you to discover the answers within; and fuel your passion to live and fulfill your life purpose! Her motto is "Heal your heart and follow it!" She has worked in the field of human services, in general, for more than 35 years with experience in Social Work, Residential & Day Tx, Sexual and Substance Abuse and Outpatient Mental Health Programs. She also has functioned as Founder/Director of a non-profit organization providing services to adoptive/foster youth and families.
(707) 553-1971 View (707) 553-1971
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Debi Deutsch-Rios
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
Therapy is effective when individuals, couples, and families can be seen in the environment where they feel most comfortable. I provide high quality and individualized therapy at an affordable cost in a safe environment, either by video, phone, in person, or home visits if required. I have over 30 years of experience and have specialized training in couples and family therapy as well adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I have practiced as a therapist in the US, Europe and Asia. Together, we will work together to achieve your personalized highlighting your strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
Therapy is effective when individuals, couples, and families can be seen in the environment where they feel most comfortable. I provide high quality and individualized therapy at an affordable cost in a safe environment, either by video, phone, in person, or home visits if required. I have over 30 years of experience and have specialized training in couples and family therapy as well adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I have practiced as a therapist in the US, Europe and Asia. Together, we will work together to achieve your personalized highlighting your strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
(925) 378-4769 View (925) 378-4769
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Brian Gotterer
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Fairfield, CA 94533
My name is Brian Gotterer. I am licensed as a psychologist in California, seeing clients via telehealth. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship and couples' issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions and phases of life issues, and all general matters. I work with each client to help them achieve their individual goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic modalities to help my clients move forward and draw upon other modalities when beneficial.
My name is Brian Gotterer. I am licensed as a psychologist in California, seeing clients via telehealth. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and issues, including depression, anxiety, relationship and couples' issues, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions and phases of life issues, and all general matters. I work with each client to help them achieve their individual goals. I frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and psychodynamic modalities to help my clients move forward and draw upon other modalities when beneficial.
(951) 338-7865 View (951) 338-7865
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Candea Mosley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fairfield, CA 94533  (Online Only)
Are you experiencing feeling stressed, alone, or just confused? Are you unsure about how you even got to this place? Are you feeling uncertain about the way the world around you is going? Would you like a secure and confidential way to work out what is going on in your world? Welcome! I am an African-American, cis-gender, woman, mother, and former military spouse from a multicultural household. I have witnessed the stressors that outside issues have on families, couples, and individuals. My approach to therapy is Collaborative, Client-Centered, and Narrative.
Are you experiencing feeling stressed, alone, or just confused? Are you unsure about how you even got to this place? Are you feeling uncertain about the way the world around you is going? Would you like a secure and confidential way to work out what is going on in your world? Welcome! I am an African-American, cis-gender, woman, mother, and former military spouse from a multicultural household. I have witnessed the stressors that outside issues have on families, couples, and individuals. My approach to therapy is Collaborative, Client-Centered, and Narrative.
(619) 432-3154 View (619) 432-3154
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.