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Top couples therapists in Santa Maria, CA

Couples therapy in Santa Maria designed to improve communication and resolve conflict. Headway offers 2,455 licensed providers using evidence-based approaches like the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Many sessions covered by insurance with minimal out-of-pocket costs.

Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My experience includes substance abuse counseling, court referrals, dual diagnoses, and assisting veterans and their families with readjustment from military life.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catalaine Knell

Catalaine Knell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I am a LCSW with experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film & TV industry, Hollywood community MH, LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, family and work relational issues, disabilities, as well as, grief and loss. I work with all ages and many cultures.

MSW at CSULA. I spent many years living in France; teaching at universities.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Desiree Hughes

Desiree Hughes

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a clinical psychologist with specialized training in trauma and relational modalities. We may be a good fit if you: • Value insight and depth. • Are curious about yourself and want to understand the "why". • Intuitively know that lasting change requires real work—and are ready for it. Reach out to me for a free 15 min. consultation today.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Rome

Susan Rome

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in a holistic model that prioritizes mind, body, and spirit exploration and harmonization.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Family issues, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Herberth Rivera

Herberth Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“With over 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of working with individuals and families from all walks of life.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kacie Holt

Kacie Holt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I know starting or returning to therapy can be scary and overwhelming. My goal is to make you feel safe, supported...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cynthia Mach

Cynthia Mach

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide compassionate, solution-focused therapy for women experiencing anxiety, depression, perfectionism, people-pleasing, hyper-independence, codependency, and recovery from toxic or one-sided relationships.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Ronald Perales

Ronald Perales

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


I'm a humanistic therapist who believes in listening to my client. I have years of experience working in the psychotherapy field as well as life experience. I treat people with kindness, dignity and respect.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathryn Holden Klingler

Kathryn Holden Klingler

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Kathryn. I specialize in working with new moms and families as they transition into a new phase of life. Welcome to my practice.

I am passionate about walking through pregnancy and postpartum highs and lows with new moms. I do work with women at all stages of life from starting relationships and careers to the later years of retirement. I work also with men and with couples.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erika McNeill

Erika McNeill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As your therapist, you will get someone who is authentic, straightforward, down-to-earth, and open-minded.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cynamon Weston

Cynamon Weston

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take an inquisitive, warm and direct approach while aiming to create a non-judgmental and safe environment for you to show up as you are.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gary Reaves

Gary Reaves

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to understand each individual as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms, and I work to create a therapeutic environment that is respectful, collaborative, and conducive to lasting change.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marie Marzinke

Marie Marzinke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative and insight-oriented. I help clients understand the underlying patterns of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also providing practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sonya Syers Federon

Sonya Syers Federon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about "going deeper" to untangle the root cause of harmful default behaviors and providing support in better understanding the connections between cognitive processing, emotional responses/reactions, and behavioral functioning.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheryl Doering

Sheryl Doering

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively and creatively with you to come up with an approach that works best for you. I offer a variety of approaches such as mindfulness, compassion focused approach, DBT, IFS and even art therapy.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Kinnebrew

Lisa Kinnebrew

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kathleen Dale

Kathleen Dale

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oceanside, CA


“I often use a variety of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Cheryl James

Cheryl James

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients tend to find the collaborative and engaging approach to processing issues and finding solutions a refreshing approach to psychotherapy.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dara Charlton

Dara Charlton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen, safe, and supported. I help clients move from self criticism to self connection.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cassandra Scott

Cassandra Scott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Deneen Asuncion

Deneen Asuncion

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary goal is to empower you to cultivate and maintain a healthy sense of emotional, physical, social, and spiritual well-being.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ana Rivera Gonzalez

Ana Rivera Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we are all capable of growth and everyone deserves a life filled with hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jinnie Martinusen

Jinnie Martinusen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I view clients as the experts on their own lives, so I approach this conversation with genuine curiosity and respect for your lived experience.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Navdeep Kaur

Navdeep Kaur

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“As a new mother to a nine-month-old, she brings a compassionate, holistic perspective to her clinical practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yingchu Mcknight

Yingchu Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping couples to find clarity, navigate differences, rebuild trust, connect emotionally, and re-establish passion through nervous system/somatic work, trauma integration, and shadow work.”
Relationship issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Inbal Gurari

Inbal Gurari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the understanding that many adult struggles develop in response to emotionally unsafe or unpredictable relationships, rather than from something inherently wrong with the person.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is deeply passionate about helping people who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.”
Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matt McGiffen

Matt McGiffen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have focused on crisis management and suicide prevention for much of my professional career, working in community and forensic settings.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Tammy Ricker

Dr. Tammy Ricker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Veteran and someone who comes from a military family, I have a deep personal and professional understanding of military culture and the unique challenges it brings.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Conrad Larkin

Conrad Larkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“During my more than 30 years as a therapist I have found that once an unworkable pattern is revealed and the emotions connected to that are expressed, your authentic self is more available.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kristyn Smith

Kristyn Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also bring a personal understanding of the impact of severe mental illness, and I hold that with care and intention in this space.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeremy Larson

Jeremy Larson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is structured, direct, and compassionate. I incorporate evidence-based strategies, relapse prevention planning, and emotional regulation skills...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Wenzell

Leslie Wenzell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that we all have gifts and strengths that can be cultivated through the therapeutic process and through a client-centered approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Swan

Matthew Swan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a light hearted environment, therapy does not always have to be serious, too often therapist create a space that is stuffy and where nothing grows.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rafaela Calatchi

Rafaela Calatchi

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work in a collaborative process with older teens (15yrs old and above) and adults who are motivated to find their inner voice and know their highest selves. My clients are focused on setting boundaries, assertive and effective communication skills, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and self-efficacy. My clients can meet weekly, are willing to reflect on sessions outside of the therapeutic hour, and are receptive to occasional homework. I am here to meet you halfway.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelsey Henry

Kelsey Henry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel truly seen and supported while also gaining the skills to create lasting change.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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