Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Morro Bay, California CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Erik Edler
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Over the years, I've found that seeing people individually for their relationship issues is actually far more productive than traditional couples counseling. Often couples counseling goes round and round and ultimately goes no where. All it takes is for one member of the couple to not be fully committed to the process, and that becomes the hole in the boat that sinks the whole process. Coming to counseling on your own to work on your relationship issues is ultimately more empowering and more successful. I would be happy to talk with you more about my perspective on helping relationships and marriages, so feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.
23 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Ricardo Peña
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Many couples are hesitant to begin relationship counseling because they’re not sure how it can help them. You may feel as if traditional methods of therapy won’t work for you, or maybe you don’t understand the options. On the other hand, you might be sure that you want help, but you don’t know what to expect.
In relationship counseling you’ll learn about skills like communication and problem-solving; then your therapist will help you apply them to your relationship. Before long, you’ll be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor in a happy, stable relationship. We’ll discuss these skills in more depth later in this article.
7 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Adrienne Clements
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do you feel distant and disconnected from your spouse or partner, sometimes wondering if you really know each other anymore? Are the two of you struggling to get along, resolve conflicts and communicate in a healthy, productive and positive way? Do you wonder if you even still like each other? Perhaps you aren’t fighting, but you aren’t really spending any meaningful time together either, and it increasingly feels like the love, passion and intimacy that was once the glue holding you together as a team has faded away. Maybe things between you are tense, and although you try to share your experiences or express your deepest thoughts and feelings, you worry that you partner doesn’t understand you or doesn’t care enough to really listen. Or, perhaps you find yourselves arguing about everything, from dirty dishes to finances to in-laws and parenting. Do you feel as though you’re just going through the motions or walking on eggshells when you’re around each other? Do you long to be able to rebuild the love and connection you once had that helped you both feel safe, understood and valued in the relationship? It is possible to restore happiness and satisfaction to your relationship. I know that you, your partner and your relationship are unique. I am trained in several couples approaches, and I am a Level 3 Gottman Method trained therapist.
The Gottman Method is a foundational piece of my approach, and I will adapt proven strategies tailored to fit your unique relationship as well as your individual personalities, needs and therapy goals. Generally, we begin by helping you explore your relationship on three levels:
Friendship, affection and connection
How you deal with conflict
Shared life goals and vision
In strengths-based sessions, rather than focusing on surface-level relationship or marriage problems, I will help you identify and resolve issues at their roots so that you can work toward deep, lasting healing. I will also help to cast light on your relationship strengths, collaborating with you to create strategies that bring them more fully into action.
11 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My therapeutic style is collaborative, authentic, compassionate and client-centered. I am committed to providing the highest quality of care. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment that centers on client needs. Each therapy session promotes personal growth and success!
23 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Barbara Jaurequi Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, MAC
Your marriage or primary relationship should be your safe place - the place you go to get away from stress, get recharged, and find comfort. But when your marriage is the source of your stress, you can feel lonely and trapped. When communication breaks down and trust is compromised, it may seem like the situation can't be fixed. But if both parties are motivated to make the kinds of changes necessary to save their relationship, incredible things can happen. Your relationship can go from miserable to meaningful and satisfying. My specialty is teaching partners to talk to one another with kindness, compassion, patience and respect. Marriages almost never end because the partners don't love each other any more. Their marriages end because the partners can't work out their differences. That's where a third party, a counselor, can really be helpful. Let me help you find each other again. Don't lose hope before giving counseling a try.
15 Years Experience