Couples Counseling Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA
![Photo of Melissa Tan, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9bcca79e-50f5-4a8e-9f00-8e40fe84a013/2/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Tan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I work with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or a continuation of your therapy journey, I want to acknowledge the time you are taking to support yourself by seeking change. I think of therapy as a commitment to making space for things that often don’t get enough space in everyday life— space settle into oneself, to take pause, to be witnessed, to be with experiences and support awareness as it emerges. I believe that awareness leads to choice, and that in therapy we can co-create a space to explore your experiences, building greater awareness of needs, boundaries, and patterns of experience.
I work with individuals (adults and adolescents), couples, and families.
Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or a continuation of your therapy journey, I want to acknowledge the time you are taking to support yourself by seeking change. I think of therapy as a commitment to making space for things that often don’t get enough space in everyday life— space settle into oneself, to take pause, to be witnessed, to be with experiences and support awareness as it emerges. I believe that awareness leads to choice, and that in therapy we can co-create a space to explore your experiences, building greater awareness of needs, boundaries, and patterns of experience.
![Photo of Melyssa Macquarrie, CP, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/35ceafa2-9b27-4db3-a0b4-27784ca792d1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, my name is Melyssa MacQuarrie. I've been a licensed psychologist for 20 years. I specialize in working anxiety, depression (including post-partum depression), PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficulty adjusting to changes, personality disorders, relationship problems, and communication issues. My main treatment approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a research-backed approach that helps people gain insight into their problems and learn how to solve them. I'll meet you where you are in your life's journey and help you make choices for change in a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting.
Hello, my name is Melyssa MacQuarrie. I've been a licensed psychologist for 20 years. I specialize in working anxiety, depression (including post-partum depression), PTSD, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, difficulty adjusting to changes, personality disorders, relationship problems, and communication issues. My main treatment approach is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which is a research-backed approach that helps people gain insight into their problems and learn how to solve them. I'll meet you where you are in your life's journey and help you make choices for change in a compassionate, nonjudgmental setting.
![Photo of Jacob Lapides - Delve Deep Psychotherapy, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b41667eb-7298-40e7-9a56-bd1f728d4603/1/320x400.jpeg)
Delve Deep Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Online Only)
I enjoy supporting individuals who feel misunderstood or marginalized. I like helping people gain a better understanding of themselves and their patterns and how understanding themselves better can lead to positive changes and improved satisfaction in life. I find working with trauma, neuro-diversity, and relationship issues fascinating and I have a strong passion to help others.
I enjoy supporting individuals who feel misunderstood or marginalized. I like helping people gain a better understanding of themselves and their patterns and how understanding themselves better can lead to positive changes and improved satisfaction in life. I find working with trauma, neuro-diversity, and relationship issues fascinating and I have a strong passion to help others.
![Photo of Jennifer Inman Hampton, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/46b72720-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
I counsel and coach individuals, couples and groups, whether dating, coupling and committing, expanding your family, separating or starting over.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore thoughts, emotions, sensations and behaviors. With a background in psychology and social work, I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges and facilitate positive changes. I believe in the power of active listening to the mind and body, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to build strong therapeutic relationships. By creating a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, I empower clients to realize a life of richness and meaning through proven therapeutic approaches they adopt for their life beyond the sessions.
I counsel and coach individuals, couples and groups, whether dating, coupling and committing, expanding your family, separating or starting over.
As a dedicated and empathetic therapist, I provide a safe and supportive space for clients to explore thoughts, emotions, sensations and behaviors. With a background in psychology and social work, I am committed to helping clients navigate challenges and facilitate positive changes. I believe in the power of active listening to the mind and body, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to build strong therapeutic relationships. By creating a non-judgmental and collaborative environment, I empower clients to realize a life of richness and meaning through proven therapeutic approaches they adopt for their life beyond the sessions.
![Photo of Caroline Valenzuela, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ac6290c-4726-401a-94f2-61f329c22117/3/320x400.jpeg)
Caroline Valenzuela
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I believe that humans inherently possess the ability to grow and change, and I want to work collaboratively with you to identify deep rooted narratives, increase coping skills, and build on your existing strengths. If you are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, relationship issues, or are challenged dealing with the stressors of daily life, we can work on it together.
I believe that humans inherently possess the ability to grow and change, and I want to work collaboratively with you to identify deep rooted narratives, increase coping skills, and build on your existing strengths. If you are suffering from trauma, mental health issues, relationship issues, or are challenged dealing with the stressors of daily life, we can work on it together.
![Photo of Christina Trindade, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a537b872-0435-4995-9b47-44037bfeb11d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have found that my style and approach are the best fit for young adults, couples, and individuals who may be dealing with relational distress, challenges of life transitions, and social pressures.
My name is Christina Trindade and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with couples and individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, phase of life adjustments, and relational distress utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and Gottman theories to help my clients make progress, heal relationships, and start feeling better.
I have found that my style and approach are the best fit for young adults, couples, and individuals who may be dealing with relational distress, challenges of life transitions, and social pressures.
My name is Christina Trindade and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Modesto, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with couples and individuals specializing in anxiety, stress, phase of life adjustments, and relational distress utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strategic Therapy, and Gottman theories to help my clients make progress, heal relationships, and start feeling better.
![Photo of Jordan Pelot, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4089f005-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My main approach to counseling is establishing a collaborative, strength-based, and goal-focused relationship. I believe we all have the capacity within ourselves to address roadblocks in our lives, heal from emotional wounds, and move towards growth and contentment. We also all feel stuck at times along the way and can use a little help. I work alongside my clients on identifying clear goals to strive for and by which to measure success. I highlight my clients’ strengths and areas of progress during this work, as a large part of that feeling stuck is the harsh perceptions we tend to have about ourselves.
My main approach to counseling is establishing a collaborative, strength-based, and goal-focused relationship. I believe we all have the capacity within ourselves to address roadblocks in our lives, heal from emotional wounds, and move towards growth and contentment. We also all feel stuck at times along the way and can use a little help. I work alongside my clients on identifying clear goals to strive for and by which to measure success. I highlight my clients’ strengths and areas of progress during this work, as a large part of that feeling stuck is the harsh perceptions we tend to have about ourselves.
![Photo of Ashley Castro, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d1331339-5635-4a2f-bf20-eba3773f6627/2/320x400.png)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. Are you trying to recover from trauma? Having relationship issues? Struggle with Depression and Anxiety? I am here for you. I have held many different hats through my social work experience allowing my true passions to emerge. I have experience working with individuals with a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting skills, career burnout, and grief. Healing their trauma can heal other parts of their lives as well.
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. Are you trying to recover from trauma? Having relationship issues? Struggle with Depression and Anxiety? I am here for you. I have held many different hats through my social work experience allowing my true passions to emerge. I have experience working with individuals with a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting skills, career burnout, and grief. Healing their trauma can heal other parts of their lives as well.
![Photo of Benjamin John Gustin, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4552558e-a66b-4a98-a6c7-45831b22d4e4/3/320x400.jpeg)
Benjamin John Gustin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I enjoy working with people of all ages, couples and families.
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
I enjoy working with people of all ages, couples and families.
I believe the mind knows how to heal. Given the right conditions, our own wisdom guides us back to what makes us feel alive and whole. Therapy can be one of the conditions we need for healing. By becoming familiar with what blocks us and aligning with what we value and love, we begin to untangle the past and create the life we want.
![Photo of Karen Gordon - Windows Health Clinic, LPCC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/87b7527a-29b3-46a4-8a88-d2954e673d90/1/320x400.jpeg)
Psychotherapy aims to equip us with tools for the difficulties of life. Anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, identity issues, and evidence of abuse may place demands on our ability to cope, and a trained professional is here to help. Couples therapy can create lasting positive change for couples encountering communication or intimacy roadblocks. It helps to identify patterns, triggers, and blindspots, and then provides approaches to help you feel understood and respected.
Psychotherapy aims to equip us with tools for the difficulties of life. Anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, identity issues, and evidence of abuse may place demands on our ability to cope, and a trained professional is here to help. Couples therapy can create lasting positive change for couples encountering communication or intimacy roadblocks. It helps to identify patterns, triggers, and blindspots, and then provides approaches to help you feel understood and respected.
![Photo of Denisse Mendoza, LMFT , LPCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/17030d43-3ea5-4b30-aaaf-97fc168290e4/1/320x400.jpeg)
Talking about our inner thoughts and struggles can be difficult, therefore finding a good fit in a therapeutic relationship is key.
Clients that I work with are looking to explore the difficult emotions that they are carrying & process events that they have experienced that are impacting their every day life. Stress, worries, & life satisfaction are often what bring clients to therapy however processing the needs not being met & how to shift our awareness to engage in life in a way forward are what I often support clients in working on. Processing trauma & past events can be a focus as this can help to change perspective, increase emotional vulnerability, explore relationships dynamics as well as increase the awareness that trauma has on the whole body.
Talking about our inner thoughts and struggles can be difficult, therefore finding a good fit in a therapeutic relationship is key.
Clients that I work with are looking to explore the difficult emotions that they are carrying & process events that they have experienced that are impacting their every day life. Stress, worries, & life satisfaction are often what bring clients to therapy however processing the needs not being met & how to shift our awareness to engage in life in a way forward are what I often support clients in working on. Processing trauma & past events can be a focus as this can help to change perspective, increase emotional vulnerability, explore relationships dynamics as well as increase the awareness that trauma has on the whole body.
15 Second Videos
Kate Blake
Sean Rosas
Mojo Tchudi
Cofounder and Business Partner Executive Coaching
Lauren Schneider
Deanna Bernard
Tara K Farrell
Emily Linders
Patricia (Tricia) Ellis-Christensen
Matthew Smith
James K Baker
Constance Gibson
Whitni Rader
Sonya M Kelly
Sharon Siegler
Grayson Thompson
Ayala Kalisher
Alex Perrotti
Karin Wandrei
Brian G Stricker
Anne M Pincus, PhD
Christine Dufond
Lisa Marie Tannehill
Jenny Bates
Jessica Provenza
Susan Pease Gadoua
Lucas Plumb
Devon Maher
Jessica Peters Malmberg
Keystone Therapy & Training Services
Almira Mogul
Marty Lajoie
Jennifer McKenzie
Ashley Radzat
Jill Kirsten Applegate
Juan Maillo
John Alilovich
Vipassana Esbjorn-Hargens
Janine Morris
Gregory Michael Tilden
Lawrence Stephen Peltz
![Photo of Mara Varnell-Christensen, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b315709-5c94-4149-8f2b-a39769d05667/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mara Varnell-Christensen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
I believe healing occurs in relationship.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Many people feel stuck. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns which you recognize are harmful, but cannot seem to shake. Maybe you are stuck feeling depressed, anxious, stressed. Maybe you keep finding yourself in unhealthy relationship patterns. There are so many reasons you may have found yourself on my page.
I believe healing occurs in relationship.
Hello! I'm glad you're here. Many people feel stuck. Maybe you feel stuck in old patterns which you recognize are harmful, but cannot seem to shake. Maybe you are stuck feeling depressed, anxious, stressed. Maybe you keep finding yourself in unhealthy relationship patterns. There are so many reasons you may have found yourself on my page.
![Photo of Michael Southerland, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b602fce2-ad7b-4fe7-a62c-373ac05dfa7a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi! My name is Michael Southerland, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in the Los Angeles, CA area. This means I focus primarily on relationships, be it individuals having difficulty with rough spots in life, couples, children, and families. I am comfortable working with almost any problem. However, my specialties include depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, codependency, ADHD, and especially LGBT + engender identity. Don't hesitate to reach out to me and ask me if I have experience in working with clients like you. I'm looking forward to hearing.
Hi! My name is Michael Southerland, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist working in the Los Angeles, CA area. This means I focus primarily on relationships, be it individuals having difficulty with rough spots in life, couples, children, and families. I am comfortable working with almost any problem. However, my specialties include depression, anxiety, substance abuse and addiction, codependency, ADHD, and especially LGBT + engender identity. Don't hesitate to reach out to me and ask me if I have experience in working with clients like you. I'm looking forward to hearing.
![Photo of Luke Fleming, ASW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2a26883-c9f2-45ac-aa08-e156cd49e25e/2/320x400.jpeg)
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support you.
As a therapist and clinical social worker, I am committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and mental well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a brave space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. My experience has equipped me to work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique challenges and goals.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or life transitions, I am here to support you.
As a therapist and clinical social worker, I am committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and mental well-being. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a brave space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. My experience has equipped me to work with a diverse range of clients, each with unique challenges and goals.
![Photo of Mary Ziadeh - Expansion Counseling Center, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/80c7edc7-f5ec-4e0e-b4ad-57ef8210e212/2/320x400.jpeg)
Expansion Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95404 (Online Only)
The therapeutic relationship is the foundation for a successful experience in therapy.
Welcome! Our clients are as young as 5-years-old to adults of all ages. They are motivated to invest time and energy into their well-being in order to transform their experience and improve their quality of life. The challenges our clients face may be needing to learn how to navigate their emotions and manage their stress, needing to increase their self-awareness so they can articulate their experience and advocate for themselves, resolving trauma from their past, finding meaning in their lives, or general support as they live out their lives. Your goals determine what we work on to achieve the results you want for your life.
The therapeutic relationship is the foundation for a successful experience in therapy.
Welcome! Our clients are as young as 5-years-old to adults of all ages. They are motivated to invest time and energy into their well-being in order to transform their experience and improve their quality of life. The challenges our clients face may be needing to learn how to navigate their emotions and manage their stress, needing to increase their self-awareness so they can articulate their experience and advocate for themselves, resolving trauma from their past, finding meaning in their lives, or general support as they live out their lives. Your goals determine what we work on to achieve the results you want for your life.
![Photo of Sue Hirsch, MS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3f86b545-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I provide both short and long term treatment for people looking to enhance self-awareness while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Building upon these just these two areas will improve the quality of your life They are key to establishing a positive sense of self, making important behavioral changes, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile. I have over 20 years of experience working with individuals and couples. I provide both short and long term treatment for people looking to enhance self-awareness while developing healthy coping mechanisms. Building upon these just these two areas will improve the quality of your life They are key to establishing a positive sense of self, making important behavioral changes, and creating more fulfilling relationships.
![Photo of Naya Gordon, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5e5c5b06-09d6-418f-aa50-d44648dac485/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, my name is Naya Gordon! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oakland, California, with over 7 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns and presentations, including complex trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, schizophrenia spectrum, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, grief, racial identity, racial trauma, sexual abuse and relationship issues. I have worked with diverse client populations providing services to children and families, transition-age youth (18-25yrs), individual adults, and couples.
Hello, my name is Naya Gordon! I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oakland, California, with over 7 years of experience working with clients with a wide range of concerns and presentations, including complex trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, addiction, schizophrenia spectrum, mood disorders, dissociative disorders, grief, racial identity, racial trauma, sexual abuse and relationship issues. I have worked with diverse client populations providing services to children and families, transition-age youth (18-25yrs), individual adults, and couples.
![Photo of Ingrid H Tsong, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1fb74e50-8050-4f75-99ab-699e739994ba/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ingrid H Tsong
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
I work with my clients from a whole person approach, and am passionate about supporting people of color, individuals and couples in life transition, and children and their parents. I believe that cultural empathy is a real skill, and being able to hold space for clients in this way is particularly important to me. My approach is client centered with a depth orientation and I meet all my clients and their families where they are at developmentally, emotionally, and experientially to support them in identifying and healing the experiences they believe are holding them back emotionally from living their fullest life.
I work with my clients from a whole person approach, and am passionate about supporting people of color, individuals and couples in life transition, and children and their parents. I believe that cultural empathy is a real skill, and being able to hold space for clients in this way is particularly important to me. My approach is client centered with a depth orientation and I meet all my clients and their families where they are at developmentally, emotionally, and experientially to support them in identifying and healing the experiences they believe are holding them back emotionally from living their fullest life.
![Photo of Nereida Medina, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/affa3fad-4f52-4d16-be4b-4e7e874161f8/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Nereida Medina, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Redlands, California. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults in individual and couple's therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. My style and approach are a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and couples who are struggling to communicate through ongoing stressors.
My name is Nereida Medina, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Redlands, California. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults in individual and couple's therapy. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, and relationship conflicts. My style and approach are a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and couples who are struggling to communicate through ongoing stressors.
![Photo of Imari Kowalski, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ae5b2dec-5abb-473b-8418-dd9291e0fe75/1/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have served in the private and non-profit environments. I am someone who believes that every family and individual has a unique set of characteristics and strengths, in which, therapy is used as a guide to assist others in utilizing those attributes to overcome barriers within their lives. In my work, I allow space for the client to discuss their challenges with no judgment in what they are sharing and feeling. I work from modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy-Gottman Method, Integrative, and Strengths-Based Perspective.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have served in the private and non-profit environments. I am someone who believes that every family and individual has a unique set of characteristics and strengths, in which, therapy is used as a guide to assist others in utilizing those attributes to overcome barriers within their lives. In my work, I allow space for the client to discuss their challenges with no judgment in what they are sharing and feeling. I work from modalities of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Couples Therapy-Gottman Method, Integrative, and Strengths-Based Perspective.