Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Pacifica, California CA
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Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Maureen Backman
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA, MS
Often, my clients seek out relationship therapy feeling disconnection - disconnection from their partners, disconnection from themselves, and disconnection from their relationship. You may be feeling like your relationship has reached an impasse - conflicts feel unsolvable, and you’re not sure where to go from here. You may be navigating a major transition in your relationship, and aren’t sure how to find your way back to each other. Or maybe things are going ok, but you’re wanting to experience deeper connection and intimacy. Whatever has brought you to therapy, I’m here to help you and your partner navigate a pathway back to connection.
As your therapist, I help you move from disconnection to connection. I invite you to identify your core desires in your relationship and how you want to feel with each other. We gently explore patterns in your relationship and learn how to create a more positive cycle of interaction. Drawing on my training in mindfulness-based, experiential therapy, I also guide you and your partner through interactive exercises so you have new, reparative experiences in session with each other.
This type of therapy fosters deeper connection and healing that includes body, mind and spirit.
You may be wondering whether relationship therapy is for you, or whether you can bring all of yourself into therapy. You may feel like you and your partner don’t fit the mold of the typical “couple.” My practice welcomes you, and I look forward to co-creating a space that fits your unique partnership. I welcome all constellations of relationship, including open and poly. I affirm sexual and gender diversity in my work, and am kink and BDSM-affirming. I believe therapy should be accessible to all minds and bodies, and welcome neurodiversity.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Pacifica, CA 94044
Online in Pacifica, California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have supported hundreds of couples needing relationship and marriage counseling over the past 15+ years and look forward to helping you get your relationship where you want it to be. Poor communication? Broken trust? Endless arguments? I look forward to hearing from you.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pacifica, CA
Online in Pacifica, California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
Fostering healthy relationships is a cornerstone of our practice and working with partners and couples is an area that many of our clinicians work with. We help relationships in all forms, including those in poly, kink and BDSM relationships. We help partners through gender transitions as well as life transitions.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pacifica, CA
Online in Pacifica, California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
A Marriage and Family Therapist has an extensive knowledge on the relational aspects in a family unit. Relationships take much effort as it takes both parties to work toward establishing a healthy relationship as well as maintaining and making further progress in a long-term relationship. The main modalities that can be used are Gottman Methods and Attachment-Based Systemic Therapy. Also a certified domestic violence therapist can help identify warning signs in the relationship to help mitigate or prevent potentially dangerous situations and/or build a healthy relationship if you have been in an unhealthy codependent relationship.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST-S
I am devoted to helping couples build stronger skills in communication, active listening, and deepening their connection. Together, we work on aligning your relationship goals, creating clear and supportive agreements, navigating mixed libido differences, and learning how to communicate in ways that lead to real, lasting results. My goal is to help you make the most of your time together, fostering greater understanding, intimacy, and partnership.
11 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jeremy Thulemeyer
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist| Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist
I work with individuals and couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships rooted in trust and understanding.
2 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment for relationships and marriage
18 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Practical Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Relationships can feel especially challenging when your brain works in ways that don’t quite match what others expect. At Dr. Shoup’s practice, you’ll find a therapeutic space built around how you think: full of empathy, structure, and insight. Because we understand how intense focus, rapid associations, or lingering disconnects impact connection, we tailor couples and relational work to translate misunderstandings into deeper understanding, and build communication strategies that really work for your unique style. With support built around your perspective, you can move from friction and confusion toward connection and clarity.
5 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Susan Madson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Many years helping couples work on their communication, understanding a compromise. To help them learn fair fighting tips, love languages, etc..
20 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Michael Grey, PsyD, LMFT, ABS
Marriage and Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Navigating relationships outside of monogamy can be beautiful, expansive and incredibly complex. You might be struggling with communication breakdowns, mismatched needs, or the growing pains of opening up your relationship. Perhaps jealousy, boundary-setting, or agreements that once worked are now being tested. Or maybe you’re feeling unseen, unheard, or unsure how to navigate the intersection of your desires, identities, and commitments. It’s a lot to hold, and you shouldn’t have to hold it alone.
In our work together, you’ll find a space where your relationship structure is not only affirmed but celebrated. Whether you’re polyamorous, in an open relationship, exploring non-monogamy, or somewhere in between, I’m here to help you and your partners navigate these challenges with compassion and clarity. Together, we’ll untangle misunderstandings, strengthen communication, and address the relational patterns that are keeping you stuck.
I approach couples therapy through a sex-positive, trauma-informed, and decolonized lens, honoring the complexity of your relationships and identities without judgment. We’ll focus on building trust, repairing ruptures, and co-creating agreements that center everyone’s needs and boundaries.
Your relationships deserve care, intention, and space to evolve. You don’t have to figure it out alone, let’s navigate this together.
6 Years Experience
Online in Pacifica, California (Online Only)