Marriage Counseling Therapists in Carmel, CA
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Cheryl Ann Trotter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I also have an additional certification for Drug & Alcohol Counseling and Life Coaching and work collaboratively with clients to help build on strengths rather than focusing on deficits. In our sessions, I work with you to develop healthy life skills using proactive therapeutic techniques via phone or Zoom formats enabling you can be in the comfort of your home during a session. I incorporate CBT, Positive Psychology and Solution Focus approaches to teach and encourage healthy communication, mood management strategies and develop effective life skills.
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience. I also have an additional certification for Drug & Alcohol Counseling and Life Coaching and work collaboratively with clients to help build on strengths rather than focusing on deficits. In our sessions, I work with you to develop healthy life skills using proactive therapeutic techniques via phone or Zoom formats enabling you can be in the comfort of your home during a session. I incorporate CBT, Positive Psychology and Solution Focus approaches to teach and encourage healthy communication, mood management strategies and develop effective life skills.
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Mary Welschmeyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSN, MAPsych, RN, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923
Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked as an Intensive Care Nurse and Educator. I have witnessed the importance of integrating mind, body and spirit in the role of healing. In my work I utilize techniques from a variety of theories in an attempt to identify and resolve issues you are facing. To achieve your goals, I employ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Guided Imagery, Expressive Arts and Sandtray. I help clients reclaim parts of self eclipsed by childhood woundedness. My focus is to empower you to find your authentic voice and inner wisdom.
Prior to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist, I worked as an Intensive Care Nurse and Educator. I have witnessed the importance of integrating mind, body and spirit in the role of healing. In my work I utilize techniques from a variety of theories in an attempt to identify and resolve issues you are facing. To achieve your goals, I employ Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Guided Imagery, Expressive Arts and Sandtray. I help clients reclaim parts of self eclipsed by childhood woundedness. My focus is to empower you to find your authentic voice and inner wisdom.
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I help couples rediscover the love that brought them together and reclaim the joy in marriage.
How can you create the Life of your Dreams? The answers are within you! I simply help you discover them.
In an atmosphere of partnership, you discover inner resources, clarify desires, and develop insights and skills to manage life more effectively.
You are unique, and I draw upon extensive training in a variety of therapeutic approaches to most effectively address your unique needs. Whether the problem is related to career, your relationship with others or your relationship with yourself, I help you recognize and overcome obstacles to success. You deserve a full and happy life, and you can create it!
I help couples rediscover the love that brought them together and reclaim the joy in marriage.
How can you create the Life of your Dreams? The answers are within you! I simply help you discover them.
In an atmosphere of partnership, you discover inner resources, clarify desires, and develop insights and skills to manage life more effectively.
You are unique, and I draw upon extensive training in a variety of therapeutic approaches to most effectively address your unique needs. Whether the problem is related to career, your relationship with others or your relationship with yourself, I help you recognize and overcome obstacles to success. You deserve a full and happy life, and you can create it!
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Camilla Mitchell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 92922
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about my work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In a comfortable, supportive and relaxed atmosphere, I provide brief and longer term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. My style is engaged and active. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. My goal is to empower clients to uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges we meet in life.
I am passionate about my work as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. In a comfortable, supportive and relaxed atmosphere, I provide brief and longer term psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. My style is engaged and active. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help attain the personal growth they're striving for. My goal is to empower clients to uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges we meet in life.
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I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the therapist and you, the client. I will work with you to support the process of growth and discovery as well as to work toward the goals which brought you to therapy. In my work with couples, individuals, families, and children, I use a strengths based, collaborative approach. Whether you want to improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, develop your parenting skills, or work toward other personal goals, I encourage you to give me a call so we can develop a plan which will work for you.
I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I believe that therapy is a partnership between the therapist and you, the client. I will work with you to support the process of growth and discovery as well as to work toward the goals which brought you to therapy. In my work with couples, individuals, families, and children, I use a strengths based, collaborative approach. Whether you want to improve your relationships, learn new coping skills, develop your parenting skills, or work toward other personal goals, I encourage you to give me a call so we can develop a plan which will work for you.
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Stephanie Chastain
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Carmel, CA 93921
Not accepting new clients
If you are experiencing life’s bumps in the road, or feeling like you’re stuck, I can help. I am available to provide you and your family with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance. With 25 years experience, I specialize in relationships, couples, marital issues, divorce recovery, blended families, step parenting, women’s issues and transitions, mid-life changes, step parenting, blended families and military families.
If you are experiencing life’s bumps in the road, or feeling like you’re stuck, I can help. I am available to provide you and your family with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance. With 25 years experience, I specialize in relationships, couples, marital issues, divorce recovery, blended families, step parenting, women’s issues and transitions, mid-life changes, step parenting, blended families and military families.
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With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight
With more than 30 years of experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) bipolar and unipolar depression 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 100,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connections with his clients. He also Directs a Partial Hospitalization Program /Harmonyplacemonterey.See websight
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Jenna Rose Mahoney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carmel, CA 93923
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. With certification in Brainspotting trauma therapy and a theoretical orientation rooted in humanistic principles and attachment theory, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
As a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples, I am dedicated to fostering healing and growth in my clients’ lives. With certification in Brainspotting trauma therapy and a theoretical orientation rooted in humanistic principles and attachment theory, I offer a compassionate and holistic approach to therapy. In my work with couples, I am passionate about exploring the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. By identifying and addressing unmet needs from the past, I help couples navigate challenges and cultivate deeper connections.
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Welcome to my practice! My name is Saralinda Subbiondo, & I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a diverse background working with children, individuals, & couples. In addition to private practice, I have worked as a school psychologist for 20 years. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their parents. I have the added expertise of understanding families whose children have special needs. I am a fierce child & family advocate & can help navigate the complicated world of special education (E.g. Autism and ADHD). I consider working with you a privilege and an honor.
Welcome to my practice! My name is Saralinda Subbiondo, & I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a diverse background working with children, individuals, & couples. In addition to private practice, I have worked as a school psychologist for 20 years. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and their parents. I have the added expertise of understanding families whose children have special needs. I am a fierce child & family advocate & can help navigate the complicated world of special education (E.g. Autism and ADHD). I consider working with you a privilege and an honor.
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About Me: I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience in the field.
Are you looking to enhance your relationships and find deeper connections? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and strengthen their bonds. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore your feelings, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies. Areas of Expertise: Alcoholism, Addiction and their Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Parenting Support, Anxiety and Stress Management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
About Me: I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with sixteen years of experience in the field.
Are you looking to enhance your relationships and find deeper connections? I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges and strengthen their bonds. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide a safe space where you can explore your feelings, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies. Areas of Expertise: Alcoholism, Addiction and their Co-Occurring Disorders, Depression and Bipolar Disorder, Couples Counseling and Family Therapy, Relationship Issues, Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, Parenting Support, Anxiety and Stress Management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Eric Goren, MFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923 (Online Only)
Yes, it's possible to have the relationship, family, and life you desire. I am committed and dedicated to a partnership that can help you achieve these results. I respect your intelligence and innate abilities to contribute to this outcome. This is not about changing anybody, but instead helping you and/or your loved one be the best you can be.
Yes, it's possible to have the relationship, family, and life you desire. I am committed and dedicated to a partnership that can help you achieve these results. I respect your intelligence and innate abilities to contribute to this outcome. This is not about changing anybody, but instead helping you and/or your loved one be the best you can be.
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I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapy. I facilitate healing on deep levels with each client who enters my practice, specializing in anxiety issues, which have become so prevalent and acute during and in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. I bring a mature, experienced perspective to my work, integrating years of my own personal work and professional training. I view each person with whom I have the privilege to work as a unique being, utilizing client-centered, humanistic, transpersonal approaches, combined with a psychodynamic lens.
I work with adolescents and adults in individual and conjoint therapy. I facilitate healing on deep levels with each client who enters my practice, specializing in anxiety issues, which have become so prevalent and acute during and in the wake of the COVID 19 pandemic. I bring a mature, experienced perspective to my work, integrating years of my own personal work and professional training. I view each person with whom I have the privilege to work as a unique being, utilizing client-centered, humanistic, transpersonal approaches, combined with a psychodynamic lens.
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You are worthy of deep intimate connections, of being seen, loved and adored. You can transform your suffering, feel less anxious and depressed and have more meaningful relationships. I have tools to help you learn effective communication skills, heal from past traumas, and transform negative thinking and stress that no longer serves you. I see individuals and couples in monogamous, polyamorous, open, LGBTQ+, kink, and BDSM communities. I support clients in moving through sexual dysfunctions and disorders. Claim your right to sexual fulfillment, erotic and emotional intimacy, and joyful embodiment in every aspect of your life.
You are worthy of deep intimate connections, of being seen, loved and adored. You can transform your suffering, feel less anxious and depressed and have more meaningful relationships. I have tools to help you learn effective communication skills, heal from past traumas, and transform negative thinking and stress that no longer serves you. I see individuals and couples in monogamous, polyamorous, open, LGBTQ+, kink, and BDSM communities. I support clients in moving through sexual dysfunctions and disorders. Claim your right to sexual fulfillment, erotic and emotional intimacy, and joyful embodiment in every aspect of your life.
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Mary Sue Abernethy
Marriage & Family Therapist, BS, MA, RD, MFT, NNTS
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923 (Online Only)
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
Welcome and congratulations for seeking help! I love working with people who want to rise up to their highest potential yet know they have some blocks to clear out of the way. Often patterns show up in our lives and we can't figure out how to change so that we are manifesting what we want in life. Don't wait any longer, get the support you deserve!
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I have over 40 years experience, 20 in the Monterey Peninsula. I believe that the key to most emotional and psychological problems lies in relationships, those in the past and in the present. Learned conscious and unconscious behavior patterns can cause difficulties in life, and these behavior problems can be changed or modified. My approach is eclectic, utilizing Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Therapy, and other modalities within a psychodynamic framework. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I see people who are depressed, stressed, anxious, or who are having relationship or sexual problems.
I have over 40 years experience, 20 in the Monterey Peninsula. I believe that the key to most emotional and psychological problems lies in relationships, those in the past and in the present. Learned conscious and unconscious behavior patterns can cause difficulties in life, and these behavior problems can be changed or modified. My approach is eclectic, utilizing Gestalt Therapy, psychodrama, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Therapy, and other modalities within a psychodynamic framework. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families. I see people who are depressed, stressed, anxious, or who are having relationship or sexual problems.
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I am specially trained and certified to treat eating disorders, and welcome any person who struggles with issues related to eating, weight or body image. I have been treating eating disorder clients and their families for many years, I have experienced personal recovery myself, and have worked in residential eating disorder and mental health outpatient facilities. I have the knowledge and training to treat underlying issues that fuel eating disorders and other mental health issues, including but not limited to, addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse, trauma and relationship conflict.
I am specially trained and certified to treat eating disorders, and welcome any person who struggles with issues related to eating, weight or body image. I have been treating eating disorder clients and their families for many years, I have experienced personal recovery myself, and have worked in residential eating disorder and mental health outpatient facilities. I have the knowledge and training to treat underlying issues that fuel eating disorders and other mental health issues, including but not limited to, addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse, trauma and relationship conflict.
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You were born with innate potential and natural abilities, yet it may be easy to forget your personal power if you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or overwhelmingly stressful life situations. Allow me to help gently guide you back to a sense of empowerment and together we can work on shifting your focus toward the personal strengths that give you energy. I am active in giving support and feedback and I will compassionately challenge beliefs and actions that no longer work for you. I believe you can change the way you think about painful experiences; seeing them instead, as transformative opportunities.
You were born with innate potential and natural abilities, yet it may be easy to forget your personal power if you struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or overwhelmingly stressful life situations. Allow me to help gently guide you back to a sense of empowerment and together we can work on shifting your focus toward the personal strengths that give you energy. I am active in giving support and feedback and I will compassionately challenge beliefs and actions that no longer work for you. I believe you can change the way you think about painful experiences; seeing them instead, as transformative opportunities.
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Hi, and welcome. Making the decision to look for a therapist can feel hopeful and vulnerable. Whether you're my new client or someone else's, I encourage you to follow the part of you that says now's the time. There are many reasons people decide to try therapy. Perhaps you're aware of a pattern of stops and starts; a feeling of being stuck. Maybe you have patterns of reactivity that get easily triggered. You may be experiencing deep grief, or trauma. There may be big changes and decisions to make. You could be overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Often there's an overarching feeling that your life is not working.
Hi, and welcome. Making the decision to look for a therapist can feel hopeful and vulnerable. Whether you're my new client or someone else's, I encourage you to follow the part of you that says now's the time. There are many reasons people decide to try therapy. Perhaps you're aware of a pattern of stops and starts; a feeling of being stuck. Maybe you have patterns of reactivity that get easily triggered. You may be experiencing deep grief, or trauma. There may be big changes and decisions to make. You could be overwhelmed, anxious, and/or depressed. Often there's an overarching feeling that your life is not working.
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Kathleen Pederson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923 (Online Only)
I do video/online counseling. My experience has included work with individuals, couples and families in a clinic setting I have experience working with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, relationship issues, infidelity, anger management, ADHD, and PTSD.
I do video/online counseling. My experience has included work with individuals, couples and families in a clinic setting I have experience working with issues such as depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, relationship issues, infidelity, anger management, ADHD, and PTSD.
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Aline Ungari Monzillo Bendeck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carmel, CA 93923
Seeking support can be daunting, but it is also the first step to finding your path through self-inquiry, growth and integration. I would like to accompany you in this unfolding process of discovery. My clinical work began in 2002 when I became a Clinical Psychologist in my country of origin. During the past 19 years, I have been serving diverse populations from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, race, socio-economic status, and distinct spiritual paths. I also offer support and guidance for adoptive families, foster families and legal guardians going through adjustments with caregiving and parenting.
Seeking support can be daunting, but it is also the first step to finding your path through self-inquiry, growth and integration. I would like to accompany you in this unfolding process of discovery. My clinical work began in 2002 when I became a Clinical Psychologist in my country of origin. During the past 19 years, I have been serving diverse populations from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, race, socio-economic status, and distinct spiritual paths. I also offer support and guidance for adoptive families, foster families and legal guardians going through adjustments with caregiving and parenting.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.