Career Counseling Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Rachel I Rios
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93403
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
(661) 276-9752 View (661) 276-9752
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Rachel Brandwene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
If you struggle to feel secure in your relationships you're in the right place. Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells in your relationships? Every disagreement triggers a wave of anxiety, making you wonder if this is the end. You desperately want to express your needs, but the fear of sparking a fight keeps you silent. The constant tiptoeing around conflict is exhausting & keeps you people pleasing. Here's the beautiful truth: you don't have to stay stuck in this cycle. Imagine being able to express yourself clearly, to navigate conflicts with respect & understanding, & to feel deeply loved in your relationships.
If you struggle to feel secure in your relationships you're in the right place. Do you ever feel like you're walking on eggshells in your relationships? Every disagreement triggers a wave of anxiety, making you wonder if this is the end. You desperately want to express your needs, but the fear of sparking a fight keeps you silent. The constant tiptoeing around conflict is exhausting & keeps you people pleasing. Here's the beautiful truth: you don't have to stay stuck in this cycle. Imagine being able to express yourself clearly, to navigate conflicts with respect & understanding, & to feel deeply loved in your relationships.
(628) 203-1058 View (628) 203-1058
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Empower Training, Consulting, Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MAC, CCDS
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Do you find yourself struggling with being triggered in your daily life and having a hard time managing the triggers? Whether at home, at work or in your personal relationships? Do you sometimes experience fatigue, feelings of helplessness and find it hard to get through the day. Are you struggling with letting go of baggage from the past (ie: negative experiences growing up, at work, in your relationships, losses, etc.) and are in need of some healing and support.
Do you find yourself struggling with being triggered in your daily life and having a hard time managing the triggers? Whether at home, at work or in your personal relationships? Do you sometimes experience fatigue, feelings of helplessness and find it hard to get through the day. Are you struggling with letting go of baggage from the past (ie: negative experiences growing up, at work, in your relationships, losses, etc.) and are in need of some healing and support.
(805) 243-2845 View (805) 243-2845
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Virginia Perry
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, ATR-P, APCC
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
People seek me out when feeling dissatisfied with their life in some way, and together we work on creative & effective ways to: identify & manage emotions; be more present; feel more calm & joyful; increase self-compassion & self-esteem; build healthier relationships; move towards goals & dreams; and connect with their authentic self. Maybe you've never tried therapy and want to check it out, or you've "done therapy" in the past, but seek a different approach or are tired of "just talking." Trained in art therapy, EMDR, dreamwork, mindfulness, somatic awareness & more, I offer unique, affirming & integrative therapy experiences.
People seek me out when feeling dissatisfied with their life in some way, and together we work on creative & effective ways to: identify & manage emotions; be more present; feel more calm & joyful; increase self-compassion & self-esteem; build healthier relationships; move towards goals & dreams; and connect with their authentic self. Maybe you've never tried therapy and want to check it out, or you've "done therapy" in the past, but seek a different approach or are tired of "just talking." Trained in art therapy, EMDR, dreamwork, mindfulness, somatic awareness & more, I offer unique, affirming & integrative therapy experiences.
(805) 819-5915 View (805) 819-5915
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Angela DeVita
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
Approaching a life transition and need some clarity in your next steps? I’m here to support you in creating your next life chapter with more aliveness, connection, meaning and purpose in your life, and help you identify, shift or work with the obstacles so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
Approaching a life transition and need some clarity in your next steps? I’m here to support you in creating your next life chapter with more aliveness, connection, meaning and purpose in your life, and help you identify, shift or work with the obstacles so that your life can continue to unfold in a beautiful, more expansive and connected way.
(805) 467-6810 View (805) 467-6810
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Annie Ewald
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407  (Online Only)
Life transitions can be overwhelming, especially during your college years and beyond. Whether you're grappling with academic stress, relationship challenges, or uncertainty about your future, you're not alone. My approach to therapy is to be your partner in this journey with a warm, integrative and non-judgmental approach. I am here to listen, learn, reflect and empower you through the process of self-discovery. With experience working with humans of all ages, from early adolescence to adulthood, I have witnessed and firmly believe in the goodness that exists within all people, and the power of internal healing.
Life transitions can be overwhelming, especially during your college years and beyond. Whether you're grappling with academic stress, relationship challenges, or uncertainty about your future, you're not alone. My approach to therapy is to be your partner in this journey with a warm, integrative and non-judgmental approach. I am here to listen, learn, reflect and empower you through the process of self-discovery. With experience working with humans of all ages, from early adolescence to adulthood, I have witnessed and firmly believe in the goodness that exists within all people, and the power of internal healing.
(805) 427-8844 View (805) 427-8844
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Dr. Audrey Miller
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience who approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and creativity. I help adults, couples, and teens identify maladaptive patterns that hinder living life in more authentic and purposeful ways. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strength-based at its core, and therapeutic techniques used in therapy stem from an integrative, mind-body approach. I’m well-versed in utilizing a broad range of empirically-informed interventions and psychological assessments to treat the myriad complexities that come with our collectively shared human experiences.
I am a licensed psychologist with over 10 years of experience who approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and creativity. I help adults, couples, and teens identify maladaptive patterns that hinder living life in more authentic and purposeful ways. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and strength-based at its core, and therapeutic techniques used in therapy stem from an integrative, mind-body approach. I’m well-versed in utilizing a broad range of empirically-informed interventions and psychological assessments to treat the myriad complexities that come with our collectively shared human experiences.
(805) 429-6086 View (805) 429-6086
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Rosie Zeolla Calle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are navigating their sexuality and/or gender expression. My main area of focus is treating developmental and chronic trauma with EMDR, a clinically-proven, somatic trauma therapy. I am passionate about providing EMDR treatment accommodations for neurodiverse folx and I work collaboratively with clients to make the trauma work accessible.
I am a queer, neurodivergent therapist who is passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, including those who are navigating their sexuality and/or gender expression. My main area of focus is treating developmental and chronic trauma with EMDR, a clinically-proven, somatic trauma therapy. I am passionate about providing EMDR treatment accommodations for neurodiverse folx and I work collaboratively with clients to make the trauma work accessible.
(747) 234-2978 View (747) 234-2978
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Carrie Hansen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Serving all of California, with openings as of Nov 2024! Hi, my name Carrie, and I can be your someone to talk to. I am neurodiverse myself, body-positive, and a fan of the Oxford Comma (hashtag grammar joke). I like to work with youth, adults, and the "sandwich generation" (those who are caring for teens and their aging parents). I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, trauma, life adjustments, and adults parenting neurodiverse populations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via phone or email. I'd rather help you get connected to the right place, than not hear from you at all.
Serving all of California, with openings as of Nov 2024! Hi, my name Carrie, and I can be your someone to talk to. I am neurodiverse myself, body-positive, and a fan of the Oxford Comma (hashtag grammar joke). I like to work with youth, adults, and the "sandwich generation" (those who are caring for teens and their aging parents). I have experience with treating depression, anxiety, trauma, life adjustments, and adults parenting neurodiverse populations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out via phone or email. I'd rather help you get connected to the right place, than not hear from you at all.
(805) 429-1577 View (805) 429-1577
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Elizabeth Ariel Clark
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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.
(805) 316-7381 View (805) 316-7381
Dimitri Egan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 819-5819 View (805) 819-5819
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Jaclyn Woods
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93402
Not accepting new clients
Painful feelings, experiences, losses, and transitions in your life and those around you can sometimes feel too overwhelming to walk through alone, my job as your therapist is to walk with you. Together we can create a path on your journey towards healing and wholeness. If you have felt deep sadness, then you also have the capacity to feel great joy. I am continually humbled by the human spirit and it's ability to seek integration and healing and I believe therapy can be one of the most powerful practices available to create transformations from the inside out.
Painful feelings, experiences, losses, and transitions in your life and those around you can sometimes feel too overwhelming to walk through alone, my job as your therapist is to walk with you. Together we can create a path on your journey towards healing and wholeness. If you have felt deep sadness, then you also have the capacity to feel great joy. I am continually humbled by the human spirit and it's ability to seek integration and healing and I believe therapy can be one of the most powerful practices available to create transformations from the inside out.
(805) 209-0595 View (805) 209-0595
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Kristin Blecha
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, MS, CCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life has a way of providing us with times where we feel so hurt, messy, or emotionally raw that we may find ourselves wishing to be alone and hide - perhaps even from ourselves. Therapy provides a safe space and opportunity to delve into our relationships with others, ourselves, past events, and hopes in order to illuminate our preferred way of navigating through life. In my work with children and adolescents, I value learning the personal narratives that influence their sense of self, who they feel they are "supposed" to be, who they wish to be, and the problems that keep getting in the way.
Life has a way of providing us with times where we feel so hurt, messy, or emotionally raw that we may find ourselves wishing to be alone and hide - perhaps even from ourselves. Therapy provides a safe space and opportunity to delve into our relationships with others, ourselves, past events, and hopes in order to illuminate our preferred way of navigating through life. In my work with children and adolescents, I value learning the personal narratives that influence their sense of self, who they feel they are "supposed" to be, who they wish to be, and the problems that keep getting in the way.
(805) 424-8364 View (805) 424-8364
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Laura Weronski
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Not accepting new clients
Making the decision to begin therapy can be tough & finding a therapist even harder. I'm so glad you're here! I am a Licensed Therapist with over 12 years of experience. I provide a safe & supportive environment to help you walk through difficult life circumstances. I use evidence based practices and work collaboratively with you to teach skills and support you in meeting your goals. I have a passion for young adults and those struggling with issues related to family building and parenthood. I hold a certificate in perinatal mental health-one of a handful on the central coast -and have lived experience as a mother to two young boys.
Making the decision to begin therapy can be tough & finding a therapist even harder. I'm so glad you're here! I am a Licensed Therapist with over 12 years of experience. I provide a safe & supportive environment to help you walk through difficult life circumstances. I use evidence based practices and work collaboratively with you to teach skills and support you in meeting your goals. I have a passion for young adults and those struggling with issues related to family building and parenthood. I hold a certificate in perinatal mental health-one of a handful on the central coast -and have lived experience as a mother to two young boys.
(805) 410-9837 View (805) 410-9837
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Margaret Shepard-Moore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Whether it's your relationships with others, your relationship with food or alcohol, healing past wounds so you can move past the "stuck," feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or something else, I'm here to help. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques, we will work together to overcome the issues and challenges getting in the way of you living a life you want and deserve.
Whether it's your relationships with others, your relationship with food or alcohol, healing past wounds so you can move past the "stuck," feelings of anxiety, depression, self-doubt, or something else, I'm here to help. Utilizing a variety of evidence-based techniques, we will work together to overcome the issues and challenges getting in the way of you living a life you want and deserve.
(805) 420-7832 View (805) 420-7832
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Deborah Bayles
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMC
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
It's another day, and you're filled with worry, anxiety and dread. Thoughts keep cycling in your mind, and you find yourself feeling sad, hopeless and helpless. You don't have to continue feeling this way. You can get the tools and skills you need in to live in a calm, joyful, fulfilling way by giving yourself the gift of therapy. Allow me to safely companion you and help you gain some effective, evidence-based techniques to release the traumas of the past and the worries of the future. When you learn to fully inhabit the present moment you'll be able to truly take control and responsibility for your life. Therein lies true healing.
It's another day, and you're filled with worry, anxiety and dread. Thoughts keep cycling in your mind, and you find yourself feeling sad, hopeless and helpless. You don't have to continue feeling this way. You can get the tools and skills you need in to live in a calm, joyful, fulfilling way by giving yourself the gift of therapy. Allow me to safely companion you and help you gain some effective, evidence-based techniques to release the traumas of the past and the worries of the future. When you learn to fully inhabit the present moment you'll be able to truly take control and responsibility for your life. Therein lies true healing.
(805) 243-1198 View (805) 243-1198
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Dr. Jennifer Berg
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Jennifer Berg, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in NV and CA. She graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then completed a Master of Arts degree at Antioch University in Santa Barbara, CA and a Doctorate of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Berg brings with her over 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings as well as for the State of California where as Chief Psychologist she was the highest ranking member of her department.
Jennifer Berg, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in NV and CA. She graduated from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She then completed a Master of Arts degree at Antioch University in Santa Barbara, CA and a Doctorate of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University in Costa Mesa, CA. Dr. Berg brings with her over 26 years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings as well as for the State of California where as Chief Psychologist she was the highest ranking member of her department.
(775) 204-1595 View (775) 204-1595
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Jennifer Rogez-Bandura
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Not accepting new clients
I believe that relationships are the cornerstone to mental wellness. Because of this, I see my role as a therapist as an active team member in a client’s process toward change. I hold genuine curiosity that drives me to dive deep into each client and I hold strong value for each person’s story. I have found that telling your story is often where healing begins. I strive to create a safe space that invites you to face the dark places of your story, to highlight your resilience and cultivate empowerment. I am one of few in the Central Coast who is certified in Perinatal & Postpartum Mental health.
I believe that relationships are the cornerstone to mental wellness. Because of this, I see my role as a therapist as an active team member in a client’s process toward change. I hold genuine curiosity that drives me to dive deep into each client and I hold strong value for each person’s story. I have found that telling your story is often where healing begins. I strive to create a safe space that invites you to face the dark places of your story, to highlight your resilience and cultivate empowerment. I am one of few in the Central Coast who is certified in Perinatal & Postpartum Mental health.
(820) 234-2700 View (820) 234-2700
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