Marriage Counseling Therapists in Merced, CA
I have worked with suffering people for many years and have competency working with those with serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, health problems, trauma history, parenting or marital issues, work and school problems, spiritual crisis, adoption, and criminal justice system involvement.
Therapy is the journey back to yourself, short-term to clarify a course of action or longer, looking at patterns that have led to pain: overwhelm, isolation, poor boundaries, addiction, depression, loneliness, stress, and more. Our focus will be on who you are, what you need, and what you want to be in your life. Even when you feel disconnected from yourself, weighed down by problems and compromises, there is an essential and valuable you--to be expressed and to be lived. My goal is to help you to connect to, build, and express this person. My life's work is with people working to heal their relationship with themselves
I have worked with suffering people for many years and have competency working with those with serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, addiction, health problems, trauma history, parenting or marital issues, work and school problems, spiritual crisis, adoption, and criminal justice system involvement.
Therapy is the journey back to yourself, short-term to clarify a course of action or longer, looking at patterns that have led to pain: overwhelm, isolation, poor boundaries, addiction, depression, loneliness, stress, and more. Our focus will be on who you are, what you need, and what you want to be in your life. Even when you feel disconnected from yourself, weighed down by problems and compromises, there is an essential and valuable you--to be expressed and to be lived. My goal is to help you to connect to, build, and express this person. My life's work is with people working to heal their relationship with themselves
Hello. My name is Kristin Cantella. I am a licensed Psychotherapist/ Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Trauma-Informed therapist, helping clients overcome barriers from the past that get in the way of living the ideal you want to live. I help individuals, couples, and teens ages 14 and older. I assist clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, relationship issues, addiction, and unwanted habits. My communication style is compassionate, engaging, and collaborative.
Hello. My name is Kristin Cantella. I am a licensed Psychotherapist/ Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a Trauma-Informed therapist, helping clients overcome barriers from the past that get in the way of living the ideal you want to live. I help individuals, couples, and teens ages 14 and older. I assist clients struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma reactions, relationship issues, addiction, and unwanted habits. My communication style is compassionate, engaging, and collaborative.
Danielle Louise Mumford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95348 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field.
Sometimes we all need someone to listen, validate, and hear our story. You may be experiencing emotional pain, suffering, uncontrollable worry, sadness, fatigue, troubled relationships and/ or grief. The reasons for these feelings and struggles may vary based on what has happened to YOU. I work with individuals and couples that feel lost and unsure of what is next for them. I help build and use skills that will support emotion regulation, decrease worried thoughts, and increase meaningful connections with self and others. You don’t have to work on these challenges alone. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years experience in the behavioral health field.
Sometimes we all need someone to listen, validate, and hear our story. You may be experiencing emotional pain, suffering, uncontrollable worry, sadness, fatigue, troubled relationships and/ or grief. The reasons for these feelings and struggles may vary based on what has happened to YOU. I work with individuals and couples that feel lost and unsure of what is next for them. I help build and use skills that will support emotion regulation, decrease worried thoughts, and increase meaningful connections with self and others. You don’t have to work on these challenges alone. Allow me to be a part of your journey.
Mica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
Mica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor with CCCSJ, and has previous experience and training as a spiritual counselor and teacher. Mica provides an integrative approach toward her clients as she believes each person is different in their approach to life and toward their own healing. Mica brings a “healing spirit” to all she does. She has extensive experience working with older adults and/or their caregivers, self-image and identity concerns amongst teens and young adults as well as life, career and loss transitions for all ages.
Hi, my name is Crystal Prancevic, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and relational issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems to help my clients identify distortions in their thought patterns and acknowledge how their history affects their current behavior and thoughts.
Hi, my name is Crystal Prancevic, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and relational issues. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems to help my clients identify distortions in their thought patterns and acknowledge how their history affects their current behavior and thoughts.
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
My name is Kristen Ellis, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) working with clients statewide via telehealth. I specialize in anxiety, stress, grief, and life changes, using a variety of modalities. I believe everyone can recover and achieve their goals. I have found my style and approach are a good fit for people who are dealing with life transitions and stressful times. These are common human experiences and normalizing them can allow people to have a better outlook on life and the outcomes of therapy.
As a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, I am passionate about helping couples and families build trust, navigate challenges, and cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices designed to foster understanding and communication. I believe that every relationship has the potential for growth and transformation, and I am committed to guiding you through that journey.
As a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern, I am passionate about helping couples and families build trust, navigate challenges, and cultivate healthy, fulfilling relationships. My approach is rooted in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices designed to foster understanding and communication. I believe that every relationship has the potential for growth and transformation, and I am committed to guiding you through that journey.
I’m Steve Pierce, a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2012. I’m also a veteran, and a former first responder; familiar with blended families, cultural diversity, trauma, grief, and loss. After I spent several years as a therapist for a county agency, I’m now in private practice providing services throughout California and Oregon by Zoom, specializing in couples and individual therapy. I want to hear your story and your hopes. I’m confident that I can help you achieve your desired changes to “live your best life."
I’m Steve Pierce, a licensed marriage and family therapist since 2012. I’m also a veteran, and a former first responder; familiar with blended families, cultural diversity, trauma, grief, and loss. After I spent several years as a therapist for a county agency, I’m now in private practice providing services throughout California and Oregon by Zoom, specializing in couples and individual therapy. I want to hear your story and your hopes. I’m confident that I can help you achieve your desired changes to “live your best life."
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience working with individuals, families, and couples from ethnically and culturally diverse populations. The individuals I work with are overcoming various life transitions that range from mental health issues, interpersonal relationships, career and academic challenges, substance use, grief and loss, and trauma. Having a strong support system, whether it is from friends, family, and/or community members, can help bridge the gap between feeling helpless and alone and feeling supported and understood.
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
My name is Patrick Griffiths. I am currently licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I provide telehealth services to anyone living in California. My approach to therapy is that I am your guide on this journey. My focused area of practice is providing services to individuals, couples, and families. I have 18 years of experience as a therapist, working with a variety of clients. The clients I typically see struggle with symptoms of depression, anxiety, low self-worth, difficulty controlling impulses, lack of purpose and meaning, and job and/or family stress.
I served on the Hope and Healing Board (deals with marital infidelity) for 10+ years.
I am the Founder and Director of Counseling Associates with over 40 years experience helping people with problems like yours. I was awarded a BA in Psychology, MRE in Education, a MA in Psychology. I also have a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling license, Teaching and Administrative Credentials from the State of California. Counseling Associates is housed in the facilities of Family Medical Group and Same Day Care at 911 E. Tuolumne Road, Turlock, CA. I am available for evening appointments. I have been joyfully married for 54 years to my wonderful wife and we have 4 wonderful grandchildren.
I served on the Hope and Healing Board (deals with marital infidelity) for 10+ years.
I am the Founder and Director of Counseling Associates with over 40 years experience helping people with problems like yours. I was awarded a BA in Psychology, MRE in Education, a MA in Psychology. I also have a Marriage, Family and Child Counseling license, Teaching and Administrative Credentials from the State of California. Counseling Associates is housed in the facilities of Family Medical Group and Same Day Care at 911 E. Tuolumne Road, Turlock, CA. I am available for evening appointments. I have been joyfully married for 54 years to my wonderful wife and we have 4 wonderful grandchildren.
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I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief.
:Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief.
:Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Hi, my name is Grace Peprah. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in working with individuals and couples struggling with various mental illnesses. The most common theoretical approaches I like to focus on in my practice are Cognitive, Behavioral, and Client-Centered. The environment I like to create for my clients in my sessions is trusting, nonjudgmental, safe, with open communication. I am easy to talk to. I refrain from giving my personal opinions but rather use a lot of reflective listening.
Hello! My name is Jessica Oakes, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Utilizing a compassionate approach, my clients will gain insight into themselves and their problems to create positive changes for their lives. I firmly believe in building a strong relationship between myself and my clients to ensure complete authenticity, compassion and respect. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relational problems, teenage issues, anger management, parenting and family difficulties. I am also employed by a local school district which gives me extensive knowledge of the education system.
Hello! My name is Jessica Oakes, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Utilizing a compassionate approach, my clients will gain insight into themselves and their problems to create positive changes for their lives. I firmly believe in building a strong relationship between myself and my clients to ensure complete authenticity, compassion and respect. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, relational problems, teenage issues, anger management, parenting and family difficulties. I am also employed by a local school district which gives me extensive knowledge of the education system.
I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life via positive lifestyle choices based on your individual needs and strengths. I generally see adults struggling with life challenges, whether general relationship issues, marital/couples, familial, mid-life, aging, work-related stress, career changes, and overall wellness. My therapeutic perspective is holistic, client-centered, and strength-based, with a systemic and post-modern background. My communication style is an empathic, warm, and relaxed environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings safely.
I'm here to help you navigate the ups and downs of life via positive lifestyle choices based on your individual needs and strengths. I generally see adults struggling with life challenges, whether general relationship issues, marital/couples, familial, mid-life, aging, work-related stress, career changes, and overall wellness. My therapeutic perspective is holistic, client-centered, and strength-based, with a systemic and post-modern background. My communication style is an empathic, warm, and relaxed environment where you are free to explore your thoughts and feelings safely.
I'm also experienced working with couples in pre marital and marital counseling.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
I'm also experienced working with couples in pre marital and marital counseling.
With more than 15 years of counseling experience, I have seen the toughest trials and the greatest triumphs. I’ve seen hopelessness change to confidence, fear turn to peace, and sadness into joy. And, while therapy isn’t always easy, the results are worth the effort. I personally utilize CBT treatments for anxiety and/or depressive-based disorders and Motivational Interviewing for addiction related struggles. Lastly, I consider spiritual health, physical health, and emotional health to all be equally important to one’s psychological well-being.
My name is Jessica Orozco-Barajas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In my 14 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, to address a wide range of needs and mental health concerns. Through my experiences, I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges that each person faces.
My name is Jessica Orozco-Barajas, and I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. In my 14 years of clinical experience, I have had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds, ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood, to address a wide range of needs and mental health concerns. Through my experiences, I've gained a deep understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges that each person faces.
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
Hi, my name is Crystal Folk and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Riverside County, CA I work with clients throughout the state via telehealth. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My counseling style is warm and interactive; I believe in treating everyone with respect, being sensitive, and meeting each client in the space that they are in. My counseling approach pulls from several theories, but I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, some Solution Focus Brief Therapy, and Client Centered Therapies to help meet my clients where they are in their healing journey.
My name is Alex Andrade-Lozano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Fresno, California. Through Telehealth, I offer services throughout the state of California. I work with adults and couples, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and trauma-related disorders. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I support clients on their journey of acceptance and change. My work focuses on the treatment of adults experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support adults working through the challenges of life including grief, parenting, and relationships.
My name is Alex Andrade-Lozano, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) from Fresno, California. Through Telehealth, I offer services throughout the state of California. I work with adults and couples, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and trauma-related disorders. Using Dialectical Behavior Therapy, I support clients on their journey of acceptance and change. My work focuses on the treatment of adults experiencing the effects of anxiety, depression, and trauma. I support adults working through the challenges of life including grief, parenting, and relationships.
Natasha N Cerrillo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, BCBA
Verified Verified
Merced, CA 95341 (Online Only)
Natasha’s educational background consists of an Associates Degree in Child Development, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (consisting of psychology, sociology and gender studies), and a Master’s Degree in Science for Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapies, and Behavioral Analysis from California State University, Stanislaus. Natasha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) with an 10-year background in behavioral analysis. Natasha’s clinical experience includes individual therapy for children, adults, couples and family therapy,
Natasha’s educational background consists of an Associates Degree in Child Development, a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences (consisting of psychology, sociology and gender studies), and a Master’s Degree in Science for Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapies, and Behavioral Analysis from California State University, Stanislaus. Natasha is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) with an 10-year background in behavioral analysis. Natasha’s clinical experience includes individual therapy for children, adults, couples and family therapy,
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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.