Couples Counseling Therapists in Monterey, CA
I build a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and support people using their strengths to overcome challenges.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Saralinda Subbiondo, & I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a diverse background working with children, individuals, & couples. In addition to private practice, I have worked as a school psychologist for 20 years. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their parents. I have the added expertise of understanding families whose children have special needs. I am a fierce child & family advocate & can help navigate the complicated world of special education (E.g. Autism and ADHD). I consider working with you a privilege and an honor.
I build a therapeutic relationship based on mutual respect and support people using their strengths to overcome challenges.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Saralinda Subbiondo, & I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a diverse background working with children, individuals, & couples. In addition to private practice, I have worked as a school psychologist for 20 years. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their parents. I have the added expertise of understanding families whose children have special needs. I am a fierce child & family advocate & can help navigate the complicated world of special education (E.g. Autism and ADHD). I consider working with you a privilege and an honor.
Lena M Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I grew up in Southern California and received my BA from California State University, San Marcos in Sociology and Liberal Arts. I obtained my MSW from the University of Southern California in 2002 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
I grew up in Southern California and received my BA from California State University, San Marcos in Sociology and Liberal Arts. I obtained my MSW from the University of Southern California in 2002 and became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2008. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in a variety of settings. My experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families. I have a strong foundation in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and substance use disorders.
Wellspring Psychological Services, Inc.
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
I am the founder of Wellspring Psychological Services and supervising psychologist for this group private practice. I specialize in creating mind and body wholeness, helping to bring balance back into life. I have a passion for working with teens and young adults, particularly because the challenges of adolescence require a unique and strong client/therapist personality fit. Students in residency and couples in transition can take advantage of my 15 years of clinical expertise. My mission is to create a therapeutic space where each person is able to fully show up and create a more contented and peaceful life.
Anne Brunner
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MSc, APCC
Verified Verified
Monterey, CA 93940
Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, I look forward to meeting you!.
Are you wanting to make changes but feel unsure where to start? Whether you are dealing with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, navigating a major life transition, or struggling with an eating disorder or addiction, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood swings, or finding yourself in conflict with those you care about, I provide a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Whether you are seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or family support, I look forward to meeting you!.
Are you wanting to make changes but feel unsure where to start? Whether you are dealing with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, navigating a major life transition, or struggling with an eating disorder or addiction, I am here to help. If you are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, mood swings, or finding yourself in conflict with those you care about, I provide a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel safe, understood, and supported. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.
Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.
Stuck in a pattern that repeats itself almost magically again and again in your relationships, at work, or parenting. These patterns may have been useful at one time in our past, but now creates conflict, dulls creativity and spirit, wears down confidence, fortitude and hope. Or perhaps you are in the middle of change or in need of change painfully long overdue, but you just can’t...seem...to...fully...step...forward. I work with adults and couples to move through patterns of depression, anxiety, addiction, pain and trauma into growth and long-awaited thriving.
Stuck in a pattern that repeats itself almost magically again and again in your relationships, at work, or parenting. These patterns may have been useful at one time in our past, but now creates conflict, dulls creativity and spirit, wears down confidence, fortitude and hope. Or perhaps you are in the middle of change or in need of change painfully long overdue, but you just can’t...seem...to...fully...step...forward. I work with adults and couples to move through patterns of depression, anxiety, addiction, pain and trauma into growth and long-awaited thriving.
Are you feeling unmotivated, grappling with past traumas, having difficulties managing stress, and increasingly depressed or anxious? Are you and your partner feeling as though your relationship is strained, with increased communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, and lack of connection? Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, consider contacting me so that together, we can explore the roots of your struggles and develop personalized strategies to foster healing, resilience, and connection.
Are you feeling unmotivated, grappling with past traumas, having difficulties managing stress, and increasingly depressed or anxious? Are you and your partner feeling as though your relationship is strained, with increased communication breakdowns, unresolved conflicts, and lack of connection? Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, consider contacting me so that together, we can explore the roots of your struggles and develop personalized strategies to foster healing, resilience, and connection.
Larry B Kerkhoff Psy.d
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, DMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Waitlist for new clients
I enjoy working with individuals and couples on the following issues: Relationship concerns, communication issues, depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with life transitions, career issues, job stress, divorce recovery, grief and loss, healthy relationship skills, and finding that deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life.
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples on the following issues: Relationship concerns, communication issues, depression, anxiety, difficulty dealing with life transitions, career issues, job stress, divorce recovery, grief and loss, healthy relationship skills, and finding that deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life.
Accepting Aspire (MBIPA), Aspire Medicare Advantage, TriWest, TriCare insurance and private pay clients at the present time. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
There are many reasons why you might be looking for a therapist: help with a long term struggle, support during a current life situation, and/or your personal growth. Whatever your reasons, I know how important it is to find a therapist you can develop a solid relationship with.
In our work together we will come to understand more about what isn't working. You may be feeling stuck, sad, alone, consumed by rage, or unsatisfied.
You and I will work together to build a trusting and non-judgmental relationship where you feel safe to talk about yourself openly.
Kristina Anzell | Pregnancy Postpartum And Couples
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
You deserve to feel like yourself again, enjoy your postpartum experience and have a healthy and thriving relationship.
Hi! I'm Kristina, a therapist specializing in Postpartum and a mom of 2. I know how tiring and overwhelming it can be in this phase of life. You are struggling with connecting to your baby, your partner and yourself. Having a baby is a huge learning curve that you thought "would just come naturally" to you, and it has not. With a specialty in postpartum anxiety, sleep issues and couples, I have helped many families in this difficult phase of life start to thrive rather than feeling like they are just surviving. Start to feel connected to your partner again, feel more stable and get the sleep you have been needing!
You deserve to feel like yourself again, enjoy your postpartum experience and have a healthy and thriving relationship.
Hi! I'm Kristina, a therapist specializing in Postpartum and a mom of 2. I know how tiring and overwhelming it can be in this phase of life. You are struggling with connecting to your baby, your partner and yourself. Having a baby is a huge learning curve that you thought "would just come naturally" to you, and it has not. With a specialty in postpartum anxiety, sleep issues and couples, I have helped many families in this difficult phase of life start to thrive rather than feeling like they are just surviving. Start to feel connected to your partner again, feel more stable and get the sleep you have been needing!
I recognize that people are incredibly unique and they have freedom of choice in all aspects of lifestyle, personal relationship and family arrangement.
We live in a demanding era in which the choices and pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Therapy is the process of change, generating self-affirming thought patterns towards a hopeful and resilient future, a centered and balanced life.
I recognize that people are incredibly unique and they have freedom of choice in all aspects of lifestyle, personal relationship and family arrangement.
We live in a demanding era in which the choices and pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Therapy is the process of change, generating self-affirming thought patterns towards a hopeful and resilient future, a centered and balanced life.
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Michael Ryan Guichet
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940 (Online Only)
Marriage and relationships are challenging and it is even harder to ask for what you want. Often people believe they are broken or their desires are shameful and I work to create change and facilitate communication. As a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in sex therapy, I work to help individuals, partners, and couples to connect. It is my passion to heal shame, have the hard talks, and facilitate communication. Personally, I know the challenges of maintaining the passion in a long term relationship and I don't believe it is normal to give up on intimacy.
Marriage and relationships are challenging and it is even harder to ask for what you want. Often people believe they are broken or their desires are shameful and I work to create change and facilitate communication. As a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in sex therapy, I work to help individuals, partners, and couples to connect. It is my passion to heal shame, have the hard talks, and facilitate communication. Personally, I know the challenges of maintaining the passion in a long term relationship and I don't believe it is normal to give up on intimacy.
Alison Poff Rydquist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Hi! I'm Ali, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. As a marriage and family therapy, I specialize in therapy with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I implement a hybrid approach in therapy, offering both online and in person (outdoor) sessions based on your location in CA. I am an EMDR-trained therapist and working toward becoming a certified EMDR therapist as well. If you want more information, you can head over to my (NEW!) private practice website at www.alisonpofftherapy.com! I hope to talk to you soon!
Hi! I'm Ali, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA. As a marriage and family therapy, I specialize in therapy with children, teens, women, couples, and families. I implement a hybrid approach in therapy, offering both online and in person (outdoor) sessions based on your location in CA. I am an EMDR-trained therapist and working toward becoming a certified EMDR therapist as well. If you want more information, you can head over to my (NEW!) private practice website at www.alisonpofftherapy.com! I hope to talk to you soon!
Chad Dispenza
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
One of my specialties is helping people redefine their relationship with technology, especially in a world that never seems to slow down.
Hi, I'm Chad. I work with ADULTS, COUPLES, and TEENS who feel caught in cycles of stress, anxiety, or life transitions. For adults, this might mean finding balance between career and personal life, or coping with big changes. For couples, I focus on enhancing communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering a deeper connection. And for teens, I address the unique challenges they face, from navigating identity and relationships to managing the pressures of the digital world. I offer "walk-and-talk" outdoor therapy around Monterey and virtual therapy across California. I currently have availability for new clients. Let's chat.
One of my specialties is helping people redefine their relationship with technology, especially in a world that never seems to slow down.
Hi, I'm Chad. I work with ADULTS, COUPLES, and TEENS who feel caught in cycles of stress, anxiety, or life transitions. For adults, this might mean finding balance between career and personal life, or coping with big changes. For couples, I focus on enhancing communication, rebuilding trust, and fostering a deeper connection. And for teens, I address the unique challenges they face, from navigating identity and relationships to managing the pressures of the digital world. I offer "walk-and-talk" outdoor therapy around Monterey and virtual therapy across California. I currently have availability for new clients. Let's chat.
Searching for a therapist? I offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I use evidence based counseling techniques with a personable approach to help you make changes in your life. I am easy to talk to and have a passion for helping others.
Searching for a therapist? I offer counseling services to individuals, couples, and families. I use evidence based counseling techniques with a personable approach to help you make changes in your life. I am easy to talk to and have a passion for helping others.
I have 19 years of experience working with children, teens and adults providing individual therapy, couples therapy or family therapy.
Welcome to your first step in self discovery, empowerment and change. "Every moment is a fresh beginning." I find joy in working collaboratively with clients to discover their inner strength, self acceptance and forgiveness. By talking about the thoughts and feelings that emerge, there is insight and better understanding of oneself. This insight informs the change and development of increased self awareness that leads to profound change, healing and happiness.
I have 19 years of experience working with children, teens and adults providing individual therapy, couples therapy or family therapy.
Welcome to your first step in self discovery, empowerment and change. "Every moment is a fresh beginning." I find joy in working collaboratively with clients to discover their inner strength, self acceptance and forgiveness. By talking about the thoughts and feelings that emerge, there is insight and better understanding of oneself. This insight informs the change and development of increased self awareness that leads to profound change, healing and happiness.
Jenna Rose Mahoney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. Certified in Brainspotting trauma therapy, my approach is grounded in humanistic principles and attachment theory, offering a compassionate and holistic framework. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. Certified in Brainspotting trauma therapy, my approach is grounded in humanistic principles and attachment theory, offering a compassionate and holistic framework. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
I offer video counseling & telehealth to ensure your safety! Specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship, divorce, parenting support, grief/loss, career, stress management, addiction, recovery, multicultural, and chronic illness.
Working collaboratively, in a way that feels supportive, we will identify and reach goals in a timely manner to ensure you gain initial and sustainable relief. I offer effective support. With over a decade of experience working in private practice, mental health agencies, and schools, I have the training, education, and experience required to effectively treat a wide range of issues. Please contact me for a consultation.
I offer video counseling & telehealth to ensure your safety! Specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship, divorce, parenting support, grief/loss, career, stress management, addiction, recovery, multicultural, and chronic illness.
Working collaboratively, in a way that feels supportive, we will identify and reach goals in a timely manner to ensure you gain initial and sustainable relief. I offer effective support. With over a decade of experience working in private practice, mental health agencies, and schools, I have the training, education, and experience required to effectively treat a wide range of issues. Please contact me for a consultation.
Ann D Kihara
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Monterey, CA 93940
Waitlist for new clients
Your relationship is important to me, and I will help you each develop the hope, the skills, and the strengths necessary to make your relationship flourish!.
Do you have fears or concerns about your relationship that keep you up at night? Do you ever feel that your partner rarely hears or understands your real concerns? Do you avoid certain topics that always lead to conflict? Do you have issues in your relationship that have been unresolved for years? Do you sometimes feel hopeless? Please call me - help is available! I provide Couples Counseling and I am dedicated to helping you bring peace and joy back into your truly most important relationship.
Your relationship is important to me, and I will help you each develop the hope, the skills, and the strengths necessary to make your relationship flourish!.
Do you have fears or concerns about your relationship that keep you up at night? Do you ever feel that your partner rarely hears or understands your real concerns? Do you avoid certain topics that always lead to conflict? Do you have issues in your relationship that have been unresolved for years? Do you sometimes feel hopeless? Please call me - help is available! I provide Couples Counseling and I am dedicated to helping you bring peace and joy back into your truly most important relationship.
I help you understand the underlying reasons for your emotional triggers, teach you practical tools to create peace and joy and be your accountability partner along the way.
Greetings with love! I'm Dr. Arayeh. I have a Ph.D. in psychology, and I am a joyful living coach in personal healing, relationships, conscious parenting, and corporate mindfulness training. I am also the bestselling author of The Art of Living in Joy: Five Practical Steps to Transform Life Challenges into Joy and Harmony, featured in the Monterey Herald Newspaper. I combine science with heart-based tools to empower you to transform anger, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, or procrastination into joy, growth, and productivity and build harmonious relationships at home and work.
I help you understand the underlying reasons for your emotional triggers, teach you practical tools to create peace and joy and be your accountability partner along the way.
Greetings with love! I'm Dr. Arayeh. I have a Ph.D. in psychology, and I am a joyful living coach in personal healing, relationships, conscious parenting, and corporate mindfulness training. I am also the bestselling author of The Art of Living in Joy: Five Practical Steps to Transform Life Challenges into Joy and Harmony, featured in the Monterey Herald Newspaper. I combine science with heart-based tools to empower you to transform anger, anxiety, grief, overwhelm, or procrastination into joy, growth, and productivity and build harmonious relationships at home and work.
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.