Adults Therapists in San Luis Obispo County, CA
Joanie Nelson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I have helped adolescents and adults who struggle with many issues, although eradicating anxiety is my area of expertise and focus, we will explore whatever challenge areas you face.
Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Is this the life I want to live?" Are you out of synch and balance, where did you go off track? Let's work together to explore the story of your life, after all, you are the author. Together we will explore your strengths and goals then create a unique path filled with congruence and hope.
I have helped adolescents and adults who struggle with many issues, although eradicating anxiety is my area of expertise and focus, we will explore whatever challenge areas you face.
Do you ever find yourself wondering, "Is this the life I want to live?" Are you out of synch and balance, where did you go off track? Let's work together to explore the story of your life, after all, you are the author. Together we will explore your strengths and goals then create a unique path filled with congruence and hope.
While talking is the primary modality of therapy I use with adults, art, music, and literature are often important suppliments when addressing the whole person.
I believe in the human capacity to heal, accept, love, and grow from our life experiences. Our most treasured beliefs and relationships help us through the pain and difficult times in life. I believe there is no point so low from which we cannot only recover, but gain wisdom and strength as well. Therefore, I focus my treatment style on emotional and character growth, rather than simple symptom reduction.
While talking is the primary modality of therapy I use with adults, art, music, and literature are often important suppliments when addressing the whole person.
I believe in the human capacity to heal, accept, love, and grow from our life experiences. Our most treasured beliefs and relationships help us through the pain and difficult times in life. I believe there is no point so low from which we cannot only recover, but gain wisdom and strength as well. Therefore, I focus my treatment style on emotional and character growth, rather than simple symptom reduction.
Desiree M Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
I enjoy working with young adults, individuals and couples to reach their goals and overcome any obstacles that may be holding them back.
As individuals, we all walk through difficult times, and having someone by our side makes all the difference. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to grow, heal, and work through the areas of your life that you are wanting to address. For over fifteen years I have had the privilege of working with individuals going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. I have witnessed the resiliency of individuals committed to making change. I wholeheartedly believe that we all can overcome, heal, and grow.
I enjoy working with young adults, individuals and couples to reach their goals and overcome any obstacles that may be holding them back.
As individuals, we all walk through difficult times, and having someone by our side makes all the difference. I provide a supportive and safe space for you to grow, heal, and work through the areas of your life that you are wanting to address. For over fifteen years I have had the privilege of working with individuals going through some of the most difficult times in their lives. I have witnessed the resiliency of individuals committed to making change. I wholeheartedly believe that we all can overcome, heal, and grow.
During my 31 years as a psychologist, I have worked with a wide range of conditions. I particularly focus on Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Obesity, and Self Esteem. I provide services to adults and elderly individuals. When indicated I collaborate with Doctors and Psychiatrists to ensure effective treatment.
During my 31 years as a psychologist, I have worked with a wide range of conditions. I particularly focus on Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substance Abuse, Grief, Domestic Abuse, Obesity, and Self Esteem. I provide services to adults and elderly individuals. When indicated I collaborate with Doctors and Psychiatrists to ensure effective treatment.
Jessica Hansen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, CTT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents, and focus on women's issues.
Counseling is an opportunity to work on the things in life that are causing you problems or keeping you from achieving your goals. This may be due to current life stressors, grief and loss, relationship issues, recent changes, or may be issues related to anxiety, depression or trauma. My goal is to help you remove the obstacles that prevent you from being the best version of yourself. I would be honored to work together to help you to heal from and overcome the experiences in your life that are affecting you most.
I provide individual therapy to adults and adolescents, and focus on women's issues.
Counseling is an opportunity to work on the things in life that are causing you problems or keeping you from achieving your goals. This may be due to current life stressors, grief and loss, relationship issues, recent changes, or may be issues related to anxiety, depression or trauma. My goal is to help you remove the obstacles that prevent you from being the best version of yourself. I would be honored to work together to help you to heal from and overcome the experiences in your life that are affecting you most.
Evelyn Turner, PsyD Licensed Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
I enjoy working with college students, young professionals, adults and couples using the Gottman Method.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. Starting therapy can be a daunting process, I take a collaborative approach so that together, we create change that leads to a life well lived. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques that serve as a set of tools that can support you in the most challenging seasons of your life. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with strong influences from Person-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). The therapeutic relationship we will build will be used as an agent for change. As we work together, we will develop meaningful and reasonable goals that feel empowering.
I enjoy working with college students, young professionals, adults and couples using the Gottman Method.
Welcome, I’m so glad you’re here. Starting therapy can be a daunting process, I take a collaborative approach so that together, we create change that leads to a life well lived. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques that serve as a set of tools that can support you in the most challenging seasons of your life. I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with strong influences from Person-Centered Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). The therapeutic relationship we will build will be used as an agent for change. As we work together, we will develop meaningful and reasonable goals that feel empowering.
Cultivate Wellness a premier counseling center offering progressive and evidenced-based psychotherapy and wellness services for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our engaging team of clinicians are committed to helping clients in creating healthy and long changes and cultivating a life that is worth celebrating. We offer virtual counseling to residents throughout the states of CA and CO and eco-therapy (nature based) sessions to individuals living within the Central Coast of California and the Bay Area. Services available in both English and Spanish. ¡Se ofrece sesiones en español!
Cultivate Wellness a premier counseling center offering progressive and evidenced-based psychotherapy and wellness services for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our engaging team of clinicians are committed to helping clients in creating healthy and long changes and cultivating a life that is worth celebrating. We offer virtual counseling to residents throughout the states of CA and CO and eco-therapy (nature based) sessions to individuals living within the Central Coast of California and the Bay Area. Services available in both English and Spanish. ¡Se ofrece sesiones en español!
Young adults are facing significant pressures at school and in the workplace and find themselves tethered to technology while increasingly apart from others.
Dara's psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping young adults work through challenges related to this phase of life. Young adulthood is a time of wonderful opportunities related to forming one's values and interests, satisfying relationships, and careers. Along the way many may get stuck in doubts, fears and feelings of disappointment. Dara's psychodynamic practice offers an approach to make sense of it all, to feel encouraged and to move forward - becoming more integrated, whole and rooted. Dara's practice is for those who want to engage in a collaborative active process to get to know themselves better.
Young adults are facing significant pressures at school and in the workplace and find themselves tethered to technology while increasingly apart from others.
Dara's psychotherapy practice is dedicated to helping young adults work through challenges related to this phase of life. Young adulthood is a time of wonderful opportunities related to forming one's values and interests, satisfying relationships, and careers. Along the way many may get stuck in doubts, fears and feelings of disappointment. Dara's psychodynamic practice offers an approach to make sense of it all, to feel encouraged and to move forward - becoming more integrated, whole and rooted. Dara's practice is for those who want to engage in a collaborative active process to get to know themselves better.
I enjoy working with adults experiencing life changes due to a recent separation, divorce, or other life challenges. Supportive, interactive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, providing you life changing strategies and skills. A superbill for out of network services may provide you partial or full reimbursement of session fees. I work closely with Employers and their employees on "Return to Work" AND "Fitness for Duty" Evaluations, including DOT safety sensitive positions. I am a trained Substance Abuse Professional
I enjoy working with adults experiencing life changes due to a recent separation, divorce, or other life challenges. Supportive, interactive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, providing you life changing strategies and skills. A superbill for out of network services may provide you partial or full reimbursement of session fees. I work closely with Employers and their employees on "Return to Work" AND "Fitness for Duty" Evaluations, including DOT safety sensitive positions. I am a trained Substance Abuse Professional
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.
Cortney Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults and youth who have experienced trauma (physical/sexual/emotional abuse, attachment disruption, domestic violence, divorce), grief/loss, depression, anxiety and women's issues (infertility, body image , life transitions).
We all have challenges and experiences throughout our life span that can cause pain, frustration, feeling stuck and other difficult emotions. These experiences can result in us becoming disconnected with our true selves and unable to live life to the fullest. I am here to help you connect with your true self so that you can not only heal from difficult experiences but grow from them and create a sense of empowerment. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment offering a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs.
I work with adults and youth who have experienced trauma (physical/sexual/emotional abuse, attachment disruption, domestic violence, divorce), grief/loss, depression, anxiety and women's issues (infertility, body image , life transitions).
We all have challenges and experiences throughout our life span that can cause pain, frustration, feeling stuck and other difficult emotions. These experiences can result in us becoming disconnected with our true selves and unable to live life to the fullest. I am here to help you connect with your true self so that you can not only heal from difficult experiences but grow from them and create a sense of empowerment. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment offering a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual's needs.
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Adults may spread themselves too thin.
Reality check. Life really isn't one big happy party. Stuff happens. Bad stuff. Sometimes, really bad stuff that shakes you to the core, leaving a sense of loss and disconnection from the things you love. At the other end of the continuum are the little bumps along the way. The hiccups that take you out of the comfort zone temporarily and just need a little smoothing. Hopefully, that's where most of life happens. If not, therapy may help. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of life's challenges and whatever your age, let's work together to get you closer to a happy, healthy, fulfilling life.
Adults may spread themselves too thin.
Reality check. Life really isn't one big happy party. Stuff happens. Bad stuff. Sometimes, really bad stuff that shakes you to the core, leaving a sense of loss and disconnection from the things you love. At the other end of the continuum are the little bumps along the way. The hiccups that take you out of the comfort zone temporarily and just need a little smoothing. Hopefully, that's where most of life happens. If not, therapy may help. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of life's challenges and whatever your age, let's work together to get you closer to a happy, healthy, fulfilling life.
Lucia Regalado
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a bilingual therapist (Spanish/English). My work as a therapist began in 2014. I provide therapy to adults living throughout the state of California (through Telehealth). My approach is tailored to each person’s individual needs so that they can make progress toward their mental health goals. Some of the support I have provided includes collaborating with clients to identify solutions, develop coping skills, increase self-care, learn how to communicate effectively, and learn how to manage/express emotions. I would love to discuss how I can support you and determine if I am the right therapist for you.
Hello! I am a bilingual therapist (Spanish/English). My work as a therapist began in 2014. I provide therapy to adults living throughout the state of California (through Telehealth). My approach is tailored to each person’s individual needs so that they can make progress toward their mental health goals. Some of the support I have provided includes collaborating with clients to identify solutions, develop coping skills, increase self-care, learn how to communicate effectively, and learn how to manage/express emotions. I would love to discuss how I can support you and determine if I am the right therapist for you.
Mary M Kunz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 (Online Only)
I use a range of approaches with adults.
All emotions have a job - to bring something to our attention, to give us information about our world, sometimes to give us the physical energy to take action. I see my role as a therapist would be to help you better understand yourself, and when it fits to teach you tools and skills so that you can be effective in your life. I can be a guide and an ally through many challenges - these include depression and anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, caregiving, life-threatening illnesses, grief and loss. Whatever emotion or situation led you to seek help, you can use it to heal your life.
I use a range of approaches with adults.
All emotions have a job - to bring something to our attention, to give us information about our world, sometimes to give us the physical energy to take action. I see my role as a therapist would be to help you better understand yourself, and when it fits to teach you tools and skills so that you can be effective in your life. I can be a guide and an ally through many challenges - these include depression and anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, caregiving, life-threatening illnesses, grief and loss. Whatever emotion or situation led you to seek help, you can use it to heal your life.
I excel in working with Autistic teens/ adults; particularly those diagnosed later in life.
Sometimes life, our feelings, and our minds can become overwhelming. Many of us have been through things that make it difficult to understand our own thoughts and actions. My vast experience with a broad spectrum of human challenges has led me to develop a keen intuition. I am a Neurodiversity affirming therapist and I strive to connect with my clients' inner world. Many clients tell me that they feel like I am "the first person that really understands" them. Working together, I will endeavor to accurately conceptualize the various aspects of your life in order to increase self awareness and maximize personal growth.
I excel in working with Autistic teens/ adults; particularly those diagnosed later in life.
Sometimes life, our feelings, and our minds can become overwhelming. Many of us have been through things that make it difficult to understand our own thoughts and actions. My vast experience with a broad spectrum of human challenges has led me to develop a keen intuition. I am a Neurodiversity affirming therapist and I strive to connect with my clients' inner world. Many clients tell me that they feel like I am "the first person that really understands" them. Working together, I will endeavor to accurately conceptualize the various aspects of your life in order to increase self awareness and maximize personal growth.
I treat clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life stressors and transitions. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing all types of issues. Dealing with parenting and adolescence can be challenging, but these are the types of challenges I embrace. Whatever your issues or goals are in therapy, I can provide an integrated way of helping you due to my educational background and varied life experiences.
I treat clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, life stressors and transitions. I enjoy working with adults and couples who are experiencing all types of issues. Dealing with parenting and adolescence can be challenging, but these are the types of challenges I embrace. Whatever your issues or goals are in therapy, I can provide an integrated way of helping you due to my educational background and varied life experiences.
My early training and work with young children and their parents prepared me for my current work treating adults and couples; many of the struggles these families had centered around bonding and attachment. Today, most of my adult patients face relationship issues rooted in early life experiences. During psychotherapy treatments, I help my patients understand the value of working through early emotional losses so they can mature and enjoy healthy adult relationships.
My early training and work with young children and their parents prepared me for my current work treating adults and couples; many of the struggles these families had centered around bonding and attachment. Today, most of my adult patients face relationship issues rooted in early life experiences. During psychotherapy treatments, I help my patients understand the value of working through early emotional losses so they can mature and enjoy healthy adult relationships.
I have worked for several years with teens, adults, first responders and LGBTQ+ folk work through trauma, limiting beliefs, life challenges, coming out, and witnessing the events related to first responders.
Currently Accepting New Clients: I help people who are going through life transitions work through the things that hold them back. If you feel like you just can't get out off a rut, maybe because you have a negative belief or experience that holds you back. If you the "not good enough" or like messages in your head, I can help. The fact is, you do deserve to live the life you want. I can help you work through these messages so you can leave them behind. I have been there myself. It's challenging to move forward sometimes, but it's so worth it, and you don't have to go it alone. I can. help Please feel free to reach out.
I have worked for several years with teens, adults, first responders and LGBTQ+ folk work through trauma, limiting beliefs, life challenges, coming out, and witnessing the events related to first responders.
Currently Accepting New Clients: I help people who are going through life transitions work through the things that hold them back. If you feel like you just can't get out off a rut, maybe because you have a negative belief or experience that holds you back. If you the "not good enough" or like messages in your head, I can help. The fact is, you do deserve to live the life you want. I can help you work through these messages so you can leave them behind. I have been there myself. It's challenging to move forward sometimes, but it's so worth it, and you don't have to go it alone. I can. help Please feel free to reach out.
Grace Peavy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Grace (licensed as Margaret Peavy), offers client-centered therapy to adults, youth, and families navigating life’s challenges. Taking the time and energy to earn your trust, she shares a relational approach to spark genuine connection in a non-judgemental space where you’re encouraged to build on your strengths. Over a decade serving youth and families of all ages in the mental health community makes Grace an impactful facilitator of personal growth.
Grace (licensed as Margaret Peavy), offers client-centered therapy to adults, youth, and families navigating life’s challenges. Taking the time and energy to earn your trust, she shares a relational approach to spark genuine connection in a non-judgemental space where you’re encouraged to build on your strengths. Over a decade serving youth and families of all ages in the mental health community makes Grace an impactful facilitator of personal growth.
I work closely with adolescents and adults using proven, value-based psychological skills to help them understand what stress, anxiety and perfectionism look like and how to drop the endless fight against them.
For those who struggle with decision-regret and anxiety around making the perfect choice, picking a therapist on this website is work in itself - if you're here reading this and that's you, I commend you as your therapy has already begun. Anxious and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, "imposter syndrome", endless struggles to be perfect, only to be met with guilt and regret; all uncomfortable things that we humans try to avoid and control, yet all of that avoiding and controlling just doesn't seem to do any good. You're here to learn better ways to manage these experiences, and that's where I can help.
I work closely with adolescents and adults using proven, value-based psychological skills to help them understand what stress, anxiety and perfectionism look like and how to drop the endless fight against them.
For those who struggle with decision-regret and anxiety around making the perfect choice, picking a therapist on this website is work in itself - if you're here reading this and that's you, I commend you as your therapy has already begun. Anxious and seemingly uncontrollable thoughts, "imposter syndrome", endless struggles to be perfect, only to be met with guilt and regret; all uncomfortable things that we humans try to avoid and control, yet all of that avoiding and controlling just doesn't seem to do any good. You're here to learn better ways to manage these experiences, and that's where I can help.
