Couples Counseling Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
Richard Doleman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I have specialized training and experience in couples therapy. If you are stuck in a painfully destructive relationship pattern, I can help you. I have worked with couples for over 35 years. EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, is by far the most effective way to work with relationship problems. EFT is one of the only empirically validated couples therapy approaches, and has been shown to out-perform all other modalities in follow-up studies, tracking couples after therapy has ended. EFT has dramatically increased my ability to help couples transform painful relationship patterns into deeply fulfilling and enduring bonds.
I have specialized training and experience in couples therapy. If you are stuck in a painfully destructive relationship pattern, I can help you. I have worked with couples for over 35 years. EFT, Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples, is by far the most effective way to work with relationship problems. EFT is one of the only empirically validated couples therapy approaches, and has been shown to out-perform all other modalities in follow-up studies, tracking couples after therapy has ended. EFT has dramatically increased my ability to help couples transform painful relationship patterns into deeply fulfilling and enduring bonds.
Janice Hoscan (Avery)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95409
I welcome individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges in their communication and relationships, grappling with grief, loss, divorce, or significant life transitions. These painful experiences, while difficult, can provide profound opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. With a background in bereavement therapy in a hospice setting, as well as personal and professional experience with major illness diagnosis, I bring a wealth of experience and insight to my practice. My therapeutic approach draws upon psychodynamic methods, mindfulness and somatic techniques, Gottman's research, and Brainspotting.
I welcome individuals and couples who are experiencing challenges in their communication and relationships, grappling with grief, loss, divorce, or significant life transitions. These painful experiences, while difficult, can provide profound opportunities for self-reflection and personal growth. With a background in bereavement therapy in a hospice setting, as well as personal and professional experience with major illness diagnosis, I bring a wealth of experience and insight to my practice. My therapeutic approach draws upon psychodynamic methods, mindfulness and somatic techniques, Gottman's research, and Brainspotting.
Diane Gleim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CST-S
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I work with straight and LGBTQ+ adult individuals and couples with a wide array of sexual problems like sexual dysfunctions, low libido, infrequent sexual activity, and betrayals of various kinds.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age. Perhaps there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you. Perhaps you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism. Perhaps you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship. Or perhaps you're reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help. After all, everyone has the right to a healthy and satisfying sex life.
I work with straight and LGBTQ+ adult individuals and couples with a wide array of sexual problems like sexual dysfunctions, low libido, infrequent sexual activity, and betrayals of various kinds.
Sexual issues can - and do - happen to anyone at any age. Perhaps there is an aspect of your sexuality that is confusing to you. Perhaps you struggle to experience the pleasure of sexuality and eroticism. Perhaps you or your partner have a sexual dysfunction like painful intercourse or erectile dysfunction. Perhaps you are in a low sex/no sex relationship. Or perhaps you're reeling from learning of your partner's betrayal. In our shame-based culture, these are difficult issues to talk about. I am here to help. After all, everyone has the right to a healthy and satisfying sex life.
Are you feeling stressed or unhappy? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with a life transition, relationship, depression/ anxiety or divorce / separation? As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for thirty years, I specialize in working with court involved separation/ divorce. My focus is resolving conflicts and helping clients develop tools/ plans to move forward. I work with families, co-parenting, individual adults, teens, and young children struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, and low self esteem.
Are you feeling stressed or unhappy? Overwhelmed? Are you struggling with a life transition, relationship, depression/ anxiety or divorce / separation? As a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist for thirty years, I specialize in working with court involved separation/ divorce. My focus is resolving conflicts and helping clients develop tools/ plans to move forward. I work with families, co-parenting, individual adults, teens, and young children struggling with relationships, depression, anxiety, life transitions, PTSD, and low self esteem.
I begin by working with you to build a healthy therapeutic relationship, as that is key to any effective treatment.
Hi there, I'm Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both California and Utah. I have been providing therapy services for 5 years and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been trained and certified in trauma treatment, and my other areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, foster care/adoption, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I offer both Christian-based and secular therapy. I am an eclectic therapist and pull from many different modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment, and positive psychology therapy approaches.
I begin by working with you to build a healthy therapeutic relationship, as that is key to any effective treatment.
Hi there, I'm Michelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both California and Utah. I have been providing therapy services for 5 years and have worked with children, adolescents, and adults. I have been trained and certified in trauma treatment, and my other areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, foster care/adoption, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I offer both Christian-based and secular therapy. I am an eclectic therapist and pull from many different modalities including cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment, and positive psychology therapy approaches.
Tatra de la Rosa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
In working with couples I have found that conflicted relationships are often healed when everyone's experience and perspective is held and valued, even when we don't agree.
I love working as a therapist and find that I am deeply fulfilled working with clients on any of life's many complexities. I am an active and engaged therapist who seeks to truly understand and connect with each of my clients, regardless of whatever challenges and conflicts they are facing and attempting to resolve. My purpose as a therapist is best served when I am being myself: straightforward and direct, curious and compassionate, and deeply engaged and connected. The primary focus of my work is with couples and individuals of any sexual orientation and relationship style.
In working with couples I have found that conflicted relationships are often healed when everyone's experience and perspective is held and valued, even when we don't agree.
I love working as a therapist and find that I am deeply fulfilled working with clients on any of life's many complexities. I am an active and engaged therapist who seeks to truly understand and connect with each of my clients, regardless of whatever challenges and conflicts they are facing and attempting to resolve. My purpose as a therapist is best served when I am being myself: straightforward and direct, curious and compassionate, and deeply engaged and connected. The primary focus of my work is with couples and individuals of any sexual orientation and relationship style.
Kirsty Cordell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
I work with couples and individuals 13+.
Being a human is complex. While some times allow for us to experience joy, pleasure, and fulfillment, other times may leave us feeling stuck, entrenched in patterns, disconnected from ourselves and others, or find it challenging to navigate the obstacles ahead. My role is to support clients in deepening their understanding of how they got to where they are, process experiences that influence present day reactivity and relationship patterns, shed feelings of inadequacy, reclaim their sense of agency, and re-author the narratives that bind them to create room to lead a more meaningful, fulfilling and satisfying life.
I work with couples and individuals 13+.
Being a human is complex. While some times allow for us to experience joy, pleasure, and fulfillment, other times may leave us feeling stuck, entrenched in patterns, disconnected from ourselves and others, or find it challenging to navigate the obstacles ahead. My role is to support clients in deepening their understanding of how they got to where they are, process experiences that influence present day reactivity and relationship patterns, shed feelings of inadequacy, reclaim their sense of agency, and re-author the narratives that bind them to create room to lead a more meaningful, fulfilling and satisfying life.
My focus is to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey to heal.
Welcome to the inner work! What happens in a therapy room, of course, has to do with the challenges one has brought, but also in raising a person's awareness about their powerful capacity to heal, navigate, and thrive in this world. I have 28 years of experience as a teacher, compassionate intuit, and psychotherapist which assists me strongly as a guide who can hold space for people from many different cultures, and walks of life, as they step into their truth.
My focus is to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey to heal.
Welcome to the inner work! What happens in a therapy room, of course, has to do with the challenges one has brought, but also in raising a person's awareness about their powerful capacity to heal, navigate, and thrive in this world. I have 28 years of experience as a teacher, compassionate intuit, and psychotherapist which assists me strongly as a guide who can hold space for people from many different cultures, and walks of life, as they step into their truth.
Gena Kilgore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
With adults, I strive to celebrate your strengths and address the challenges in a practical way to support a healthy and functional trajectory for yourself, you and your partner or for the family system as a whole.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. We often need support as we try to make sense of this messy thing called life! I have a deep respect and appreciation for the many challenges associated with navigating a child's developmental journey, the joy and stress of parenting, finding balance within your relationship and unity as a family. When working with young children, I believe the most important person in your child’s life is YOU, and I aim to involve parents throughout the therapeutic process so you are able to continue to support your child at home.
With adults, I strive to celebrate your strengths and address the challenges in a practical way to support a healthy and functional trajectory for yourself, you and your partner or for the family system as a whole.
Thank you for your interest in my practice. We often need support as we try to make sense of this messy thing called life! I have a deep respect and appreciation for the many challenges associated with navigating a child's developmental journey, the joy and stress of parenting, finding balance within your relationship and unity as a family. When working with young children, I believe the most important person in your child’s life is YOU, and I aim to involve parents throughout the therapeutic process so you are able to continue to support your child at home.
My work experiences are within the areas of personal growth, life planning, family conflict, relationship problems, isolation, bereavement and caregiver stress.
I am accepting new clients via teleheath only at this time. Are you looking for more authenticity in your life? Trying to be more mindful when red flags of comparison or anxiety begin to move in? Or do you feel you are not in a great place in terms of your head or heart but know that you do not want to continue down that rabbit hole? Then, the only point of my counseling is to ask, "how can I help you? "
My work experiences are within the areas of personal growth, life planning, family conflict, relationship problems, isolation, bereavement and caregiver stress.
I am accepting new clients via teleheath only at this time. Are you looking for more authenticity in your life? Trying to be more mindful when red flags of comparison or anxiety begin to move in? Or do you feel you are not in a great place in terms of your head or heart but know that you do not want to continue down that rabbit hole? Then, the only point of my counseling is to ask, "how can I help you? "
Myra J Mayesh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95405 (Online Only)
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults of all ages, couples, and family members.
If you are longing for better relationships, deeper connections, and a more meaningful life, then I would like to accompany you on a journey of self-love and discovery.
I have over 20 years of clinical experience working with adults of all ages, couples, and family members.
If you are longing for better relationships, deeper connections, and a more meaningful life, then I would like to accompany you on a journey of self-love and discovery.
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Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Waitlist for new clients
We are a group of Clinical Social Workers providing individual and couples therapy both in person or via telehealth in Santa Rosa. We have recently added a Spanish speaking clinician who can accept Partnership Health Plan and Kaiser Beacon referrals.
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Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Sonoma County Counseling provides exceptional personalized counseling services for clients of all ages. Sonoma County Counseling was founded with an eye on providing supportive cutting edge therapeutic counseling services to individuals and families, in a professional, welcoming, mindful, inclusive, and enriched environment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families. Sonoma County Counseling specializes in child therapy services that help children (ages 3 - 12), teenagers, and families, as well as adults who are living with acute or chronic mental health challenges.
Sonoma County Counseling provides exceptional personalized counseling services for clients of all ages. Sonoma County Counseling was founded with an eye on providing supportive cutting edge therapeutic counseling services to individuals and families, in a professional, welcoming, mindful, inclusive, and enriched environment. We welcome individuals, couples, and families. Sonoma County Counseling specializes in child therapy services that help children (ages 3 - 12), teenagers, and families, as well as adults who are living with acute or chronic mental health challenges.
Doug Silberstein Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Waitlist for new clients
Do you want a more gratifying relationship? I work with couples to help them shift out of adversarial, polarized and/or disconnected states into more supportive, collaborative and connected experiences in relationship. Do you want a more fulfilling existence - one in which you feel freer, more empowered, more self-aligned? I work with individuals to help them more effectively address internal obstacles that interfere with greater vitality and well-being. Are you a parent simply looking for support to better deal with parenting challenges? I work with parents to develop helpful ways of nurturing their child's healthy development.
Do you want a more gratifying relationship? I work with couples to help them shift out of adversarial, polarized and/or disconnected states into more supportive, collaborative and connected experiences in relationship. Do you want a more fulfilling existence - one in which you feel freer, more empowered, more self-aligned? I work with individuals to help them more effectively address internal obstacles that interfere with greater vitality and well-being. Are you a parent simply looking for support to better deal with parenting challenges? I work with parents to develop helpful ways of nurturing their child's healthy development.
Monica Singer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Are you are struggling with feeling eternally “behind” or overwhelmed with day to day demands? Are you or your teen navigating a difficult relationship to food, eating and body image? Or maybe you don’t have the words to describe it, but you know something feels “off” and you need to make a change. The process of finding a therapist can be exhausting when you're already struggling. I'm glad you landed on my profile.
Are you are struggling with feeling eternally “behind” or overwhelmed with day to day demands? Are you or your teen navigating a difficult relationship to food, eating and body image? Or maybe you don’t have the words to describe it, but you know something feels “off” and you need to make a change. The process of finding a therapist can be exhausting when you're already struggling. I'm glad you landed on my profile.
Many people come to see me because they are experiencing distress in some area of their life. It may be a specific issue like divorce, depression, anxiety or grief. They may desire more intimacy with their partner and find themselves getting "triggered" or defensive instead. When working with individuals and couples regarding their relationships, I offer effective and proven skills that achieve positive results quickly. I have a gentle approach with the ability to be direct when needed..
Many people come to see me because they are experiencing distress in some area of their life. It may be a specific issue like divorce, depression, anxiety or grief. They may desire more intimacy with their partner and find themselves getting "triggered" or defensive instead. When working with individuals and couples regarding their relationships, I offer effective and proven skills that achieve positive results quickly. I have a gentle approach with the ability to be direct when needed..
Debbie Mizell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating teens and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, difficulty managing emotions and relationship issues.
If you've been holding in your thoughts and feelings, hoping they just go away, and don't feel that you have an outlet, they'll likely come out in ways that impact your self-esteem and your relationships. You've likely been trying to solve your problems on your own for a while now but have realized that you need some help. I meet my clients where they're at using evidence based treatments tailored to meet your unique needs. I'm confident that we can work together to understand the causes of your struggles and address them with long-lasting results.
I specialize in treating teens and adults suffering from anxiety, depression, difficulty managing emotions and relationship issues.
If you've been holding in your thoughts and feelings, hoping they just go away, and don't feel that you have an outlet, they'll likely come out in ways that impact your self-esteem and your relationships. You've likely been trying to solve your problems on your own for a while now but have realized that you need some help. I meet my clients where they're at using evidence based treatments tailored to meet your unique needs. I'm confident that we can work together to understand the causes of your struggles and address them with long-lasting results.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
We are hurt in relationship, and we heal in relationship - you don't have to journey alone.
You may find yourself stuck in the same painful relationship patterns—giving too much, hiding your feelings, or pushing others away without meaning to. It’s common to feel misunderstood or like you’re not enough, and it's exhausting. The voice of self-criticism and doubt might make it hard to trust others and your own judgment, leaving you feeling like you're constantly in a battle of tug-of-war inside. You want to feel more secure in yourself, have healthy, meaningful connections, and break free from the patterns that keep you stuck.
We are hurt in relationship, and we heal in relationship - you don't have to journey alone.
You may find yourself stuck in the same painful relationship patterns—giving too much, hiding your feelings, or pushing others away without meaning to. It’s common to feel misunderstood or like you’re not enough, and it's exhausting. The voice of self-criticism and doubt might make it hard to trust others and your own judgment, leaving you feeling like you're constantly in a battle of tug-of-war inside. You want to feel more secure in yourself, have healthy, meaningful connections, and break free from the patterns that keep you stuck.
Lauri B Neidell-Newland
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (Online Only)
Know yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way as you move through feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship challenges. Resolve past traumas and limiting, judgmental ways of seeing yourself. Find out how to live from a greater well of clarity, compassion, strength and wholeness
Know yourself in a deeper, more meaningful way as you move through feelings of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship challenges. Resolve past traumas and limiting, judgmental ways of seeing yourself. Find out how to live from a greater well of clarity, compassion, strength and wholeness
The Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic has a 30-person counseling staff offering therapy geared toward each client's needs. We have provided effective, accessible, and affordable mental health services to our community since 1987. Our sliding-scale counseling program serves individual adults, adolescents, and children, and couples and families. We also offer group therapy and educational classes to the public.
The Lomi Psychotherapy Clinic has a 30-person counseling staff offering therapy geared toward each client's needs. We have provided effective, accessible, and affordable mental health services to our community since 1987. Our sliding-scale counseling program serves individual adults, adolescents, and children, and couples and families. We also offer group therapy and educational classes to the public.
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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.