Adults Therapists in Los Osos, CA
I have extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them navigate issues including trauma, depression, relationship conflict, existential fears, sexuality, gender, life changes, pregnancy, and parenting.
Thank you for being here. I appreciate your courageous step in exploring therapy. My goal is to be a partner in understanding your inner world. Together, we can warmly explore aspects that have been too painful to acknowledge, invite in parts that have been rejected, and make connections between the past and present to help you live with vibrancy and self-compassion. Whatever suffering you are experiencing, please know that you are not alone. All parts of you can be held with gentleness and empathy. A strong therapeutic relationship is key to healing, and I’d love to speak with you to see if working together feels like a good fit.
I have extensive experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families, helping them navigate issues including trauma, depression, relationship conflict, existential fears, sexuality, gender, life changes, pregnancy, and parenting.
Thank you for being here. I appreciate your courageous step in exploring therapy. My goal is to be a partner in understanding your inner world. Together, we can warmly explore aspects that have been too painful to acknowledge, invite in parts that have been rejected, and make connections between the past and present to help you live with vibrancy and self-compassion. Whatever suffering you are experiencing, please know that you are not alone. All parts of you can be held with gentleness and empathy. A strong therapeutic relationship is key to healing, and I’d love to speak with you to see if working together feels like a good fit.
Angela Knuckles
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Osos, CA 93402
Do you want to do more than survive? Maybe you want to BUILD connections? IMPROVE your relationships with others? Relieve symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Helping people to find connection, recognize their strengths, and empower them to live healthier lives is my mission. I believe in life-long learning and growth, and enjoy helping others re-author their stories and find new purpose in their lives. As a previous Montessori teacher, I have many years of experience working with children and their families. Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families are all welcome..
Do you want to do more than survive? Maybe you want to BUILD connections? IMPROVE your relationships with others? Relieve symptoms of anxiety and/or depression? Helping people to find connection, recognize their strengths, and empower them to live healthier lives is my mission. I believe in life-long learning and growth, and enjoy helping others re-author their stories and find new purpose in their lives. As a previous Montessori teacher, I have many years of experience working with children and their families. Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families are all welcome..
I am currently pursuing an M.S. in Counseling through Prescott College with an emphasis on Nature-Based Counseling. I see building a deep relationship with the natural world as having a strong therapeutic value in overcoming challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and grief in adults and children. Rekindling and fostering a connection with nature can help heal our relationship with ourselves and those around us.
I am currently pursuing an M.S. in Counseling through Prescott College with an emphasis on Nature-Based Counseling. I see building a deep relationship with the natural world as having a strong therapeutic value in overcoming challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and grief in adults and children. Rekindling and fostering a connection with nature can help heal our relationship with ourselves and those around us.
I have personal and professional experience in the adoption process for both adults and children.
"Life's beauty is inseparable from it's fragility" Dr. Susan David. My work as a psychotherapist is deeply humbling and gratifying as I see others make profound and meaningful changes in their lives. I offer individual, couples and family therapy treating relational and transitional issues. I am culturally sensitive, respecting your unique story. I have a broad range of clinical experience. My background includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss. I have a special interest and experience working with stressed and traumatized youth in the foster care and probation systems.
I have personal and professional experience in the adoption process for both adults and children.
"Life's beauty is inseparable from it's fragility" Dr. Susan David. My work as a psychotherapist is deeply humbling and gratifying as I see others make profound and meaningful changes in their lives. I offer individual, couples and family therapy treating relational and transitional issues. I am culturally sensitive, respecting your unique story. I have a broad range of clinical experience. My background includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief/loss. I have a special interest and experience working with stressed and traumatized youth in the foster care and probation systems.
Ashley Smith - Balasana Therapeutic Arts
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RYT200
Verified Verified
Los Osos, CA 93402
I’m ready to listen without judgement and help youth, and adults, to bring you and your family to a place of restoration and harmony.
I have 20 years experience working with stressed and traumatized youth in the foster and probation systems; as a full-time therapist with County Mental Health for 12 years I gained much experience and training as a specialist in stress, trauma and sexual abuse. I’m excited to be available to serve parents, youth, and adults seeking to heal from developmental stress or trauma. I use directive, engaging and short-term interventions to facilitate your power to restore a sense of peace and control in your life. I want to help you create the life you know you deserve, you are not the problem and you will see, you can be the solution.
I’m ready to listen without judgement and help youth, and adults, to bring you and your family to a place of restoration and harmony.
I have 20 years experience working with stressed and traumatized youth in the foster and probation systems; as a full-time therapist with County Mental Health for 12 years I gained much experience and training as a specialist in stress, trauma and sexual abuse. I’m excited to be available to serve parents, youth, and adults seeking to heal from developmental stress or trauma. I use directive, engaging and short-term interventions to facilitate your power to restore a sense of peace and control in your life. I want to help you create the life you know you deserve, you are not the problem and you will see, you can be the solution.
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.
Helping children, teens, and adults develop the capacity to live full, healthy lives is my focus. I bring warmth, openness, and a whole-person, collaborative approach to support individuals, as they work through their challenges and create tools to move forward and thrive. If you or your child are experiencing anxiety, depression, academic/workplace pressures, difficulties with family or relationships, developmental or medical challenges, life transitions, trauma histories, or simply that hard-to-place sense of feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, we may be a great fit.
Paula Defrisco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Osos, CA 93402
Waitlist for new clients
I am a San Luis Obispo therapist working extensively with adolescents, college students, adults and couples who struggle with relationship issues or who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I have also helped numerous clients struggling with depression or anxiety. I am practical and supportive in my approach. My focus has always been trauma work, and I feel great respect and admiration for my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journey to gain feelings of empowerment in their lives. Please click on my website for more information about my practice.
I am a San Luis Obispo therapist working extensively with adolescents, college students, adults and couples who struggle with relationship issues or who have experienced sexual abuse or domestic violence in their lives. I have also helped numerous clients struggling with depression or anxiety. I am practical and supportive in my approach. My focus has always been trauma work, and I feel great respect and admiration for my clients who have allowed me to be part of their journey to gain feelings of empowerment in their lives. Please click on my website for more information about my practice.
Michael Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
I specialize in nurturing the well-being of adults and young adults at the threshold of life's vast uncertainties.
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
I specialize in nurturing the well-being of adults and young adults at the threshold of life's vast uncertainties.
Welcome. Whether for you or a loved one, taking this step can be difficult and is extremely commendable. You're not alone. My hope is to provide personalized therapy that highlights your strengths and builds your personal resources. I am here to listen and support my clients while compassionately crafting a plan tailored to your unique experiences and struggles, that aims to foster personal growth and self-discovery.
I have a great deal of experience with conducting psychological assessments of adults and children.
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
I have a great deal of experience with conducting psychological assessments of adults and children.
Many people struggle with finding their way in life. It is very hard to do it on your own. Therapy is one of many tools that people can use to create and sustain change. My practice tends to draw individuals, couples and families who need support with a variety of different challenges and conflicts.
Anja Christie-Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402 (Online Only)
Hi. I am specializing with the young adult, college population at this time. I have been licensed for about 12 years. I have worked in multiple settings with diverse clients with diverse needs. I offer a lot of experience supporting people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, relationship skills and assisting young adults as they move in to more independence.
Hi. I am specializing with the young adult, college population at this time. I have been licensed for about 12 years. I have worked in multiple settings with diverse clients with diverse needs. I offer a lot of experience supporting people dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, relationship skills and assisting young adults as they move in to more independence.
Laara Israhel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
I want to feel better. I want to be closer to my partner. I don't know what I want to do in my life. I keep saying I'm going to start... (fill in the blank) and I get on my phone, I eat, drink or shop too much. I need more balance. I need to be heard and stop being numb. I want to enjoy life and relationships more.
I want to feel better. I want to be closer to my partner. I don't know what I want to do in my life. I keep saying I'm going to start... (fill in the blank) and I get on my phone, I eat, drink or shop too much. I need more balance. I need to be heard and stop being numb. I want to enjoy life and relationships more.
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Do conversations with your partner end in major arguments? Perhaps your partner lacks empathy and emotion. Or just doesn't listen. Are you feeling misunderstood or disappointed? Are you feeling the pain of betrayal? Maybe you're in a new relationship wanting to get it right from the start, to do things differently the 2nd time around. Or perhaps you want to focus on "you", to find your best self as you navigate what can feel like a complicated world? To find life-balance, love, joy & adventure, on your own or in a relationship. What is your soul longing for? Are you ready to discover the best, fully integrated version of "you"?
Do conversations with your partner end in major arguments? Perhaps your partner lacks empathy and emotion. Or just doesn't listen. Are you feeling misunderstood or disappointed? Are you feeling the pain of betrayal? Maybe you're in a new relationship wanting to get it right from the start, to do things differently the 2nd time around. Or perhaps you want to focus on "you", to find your best self as you navigate what can feel like a complicated world? To find life-balance, love, joy & adventure, on your own or in a relationship. What is your soul longing for? Are you ready to discover the best, fully integrated version of "you"?
Michele Simone
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC, SEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
I value connecting with people in ways that support a sense of aliveness, meaning, and clarity of purpose. We will work together to address the challenges we face when moving from one phase of life to another — such as leaving home, going to school, being a parent, caring for ourselves, changing relationships, and facing the unknown. We will discover and explore how your inner guidance system or compass can guide you toward your own health and healing capacity.
I value connecting with people in ways that support a sense of aliveness, meaning, and clarity of purpose. We will work together to address the challenges we face when moving from one phase of life to another — such as leaving home, going to school, being a parent, caring for ourselves, changing relationships, and facing the unknown. We will discover and explore how your inner guidance system or compass can guide you toward your own health and healing capacity.
Carla Savage-Sachs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
I am currently accepting New Clients both in-person and online! Call today for a free consultation or to set up an initial appointment. I take a creative, individualized approach to counseling, helping clients develop healthier, more functional lives, heal from loss and change, and grow with confidence. I counsel individuals, couples, and families, aiding them in navigating anxiety, depression, relational and work distress, grief, and major life transitions. I find special joy in working with children and adolescents, fostering their unique voice, self-worth, and tools to handle anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues,
I am currently accepting New Clients both in-person and online! Call today for a free consultation or to set up an initial appointment. I take a creative, individualized approach to counseling, helping clients develop healthier, more functional lives, heal from loss and change, and grow with confidence. I counsel individuals, couples, and families, aiding them in navigating anxiety, depression, relational and work distress, grief, and major life transitions. I find special joy in working with children and adolescents, fostering their unique voice, self-worth, and tools to handle anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues,
Everything in your subconscious mind has the power to work for you - or against you. If you are experiencing patterns of behavior that are not serving you, hypnotherapy can help. You deserve to live your most healthy, vibrant life. I practice a specialized form of hypnotherapy that assess each person's unique suggestibility type, and I tailor each session to my client's individual style of communication and needs.
Everything in your subconscious mind has the power to work for you - or against you. If you are experiencing patterns of behavior that are not serving you, hypnotherapy can help. You deserve to live your most healthy, vibrant life. I practice a specialized form of hypnotherapy that assess each person's unique suggestibility type, and I tailor each session to my client's individual style of communication and needs.
Elizabeth Ariel Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
NEW clients WELCOME! I’m Elizabeth, or Liz for short. I am experienced in working with trauma. This is a commonly used word and there are many definitions for it. What I mean is that I help people who have gone through events in their lives, whether singular or reoccurring, that have caused parts of their personality to separate from other parts. This could be experienced through relational conflict, addictive tendencies, dissociation, sex, drugs, procrastination, a lack of motivation, inner conflict, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping or eating. My approach is somatic and relational, working with what shows up in the present moment.
NEW clients WELCOME! I’m Elizabeth, or Liz for short. I am experienced in working with trauma. This is a commonly used word and there are many definitions for it. What I mean is that I help people who have gone through events in their lives, whether singular or reoccurring, that have caused parts of their personality to separate from other parts. This could be experienced through relational conflict, addictive tendencies, dissociation, sex, drugs, procrastination, a lack of motivation, inner conflict, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping or eating. My approach is somatic and relational, working with what shows up in the present moment.
Christopher Fernandes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
Waitlist for new clients
Therapy can empower you to change unhelpful patterns, moving you toward greater clarity and deeper self-understanding, all while fostering the confidence you need to navigate life with courage and authenticity. I'm committed to being fully present, genuine, and purposeful during our time together.
Therapy can empower you to change unhelpful patterns, moving you toward greater clarity and deeper self-understanding, all while fostering the confidence you need to navigate life with courage and authenticity. I'm committed to being fully present, genuine, and purposeful during our time together.
Paula Boucher Bell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
Feeling lost or overwhelmed by life's uncertainties is a common experience, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're struggling with relationships, navigating the complexities of childhood or adolescents, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, grappling with fear, or facing work-related issues, I'm here to walk with you towards clarity and empowerment. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma healing, substance use disorders, life transitions, and issues specific to children and teens, I provide a supportive non-judgmental space where we can openly and collaboratively address your concerns.
Feeling lost or overwhelmed by life's uncertainties is a common experience, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Whether you're struggling with relationships, navigating the complexities of childhood or adolescents, feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns, grappling with fear, or facing work-related issues, I'm here to walk with you towards clarity and empowerment. As a therapist specializing in anxiety, trauma healing, substance use disorders, life transitions, and issues specific to children and teens, I provide a supportive non-judgmental space where we can openly and collaboratively address your concerns.
Danielle Roske
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Osos, CA 93402
Maybe you’re struggling to understand why no matter what you do, it never feels like "enough". You sometimes feel like you don’t quite belong in the world, or like others have some kind of shield and map that you were never given. You might even be incredibly self-aware of your grief or trauma, but have difficulty processing your feelings because you always had to push down your pain or focus on others. Maybe you’ve dealt with painful relationships that have made it difficult to trust yourself and your feelings. You might be dealing with overwhelming life transitions or trying to explore your identity and purpose.
Maybe you’re struggling to understand why no matter what you do, it never feels like "enough". You sometimes feel like you don’t quite belong in the world, or like others have some kind of shield and map that you were never given. You might even be incredibly self-aware of your grief or trauma, but have difficulty processing your feelings because you always had to push down your pain or focus on others. Maybe you’ve dealt with painful relationships that have made it difficult to trust yourself and your feelings. You might be dealing with overwhelming life transitions or trying to explore your identity and purpose.
My passion is to help you gain confidence and have support in whatever you are going through- addiction, depression, relationships, work, social difficulties, complex family dynamics, parenting, teen struggles- anxiety related to it all. My approach is compassionate as we work on sifting through trauma and how that plays out in your every day life. I give you practical tools and use techniques that help you move from being unstuck to living a full authentic life.
My passion is to help you gain confidence and have support in whatever you are going through- addiction, depression, relationships, work, social difficulties, complex family dynamics, parenting, teen struggles- anxiety related to it all. My approach is compassionate as we work on sifting through trauma and how that plays out in your every day life. I give you practical tools and use techniques that help you move from being unstuck to living a full authentic life.
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