Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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Relationships
Ms. Carol Jean Timmons
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The goal of Couple Counseling is for a third party to help the couple see what they cannot see in their interactions, hear from each other what they have not been able to hear, have empathy for feelings of which they were unaware, forgive what they were too angry to forgive, and appreciate what they have forgotten to be grateful for in their relationship. I believe that if two people want their relationship to work, it definitely can! If even one does not, it will not work.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationships
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships can become strained when patterns of miscommunication, defensiveness, or disconnection take hold. I work with couples to understand these patterns at a deeper level, focusing on how each partner contributes to the dynamic. Therapy provides a space to slow things down, improve understanding, and develop more meaningful and stable ways of relating.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationships
Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Relationships often falter not from lack of love, but from miscommunication and unmet needs. I work with couples to uncover hidden patterns, improve connection, and cultivate intimacy and understanding that makes partnership feel safe, exciting, and real.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
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The Mindful Life with Lori Kahn
Life Coach, Certified Integrative Coach, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
I have worked with many couples from simply wanting to reconnect in a long term and functional marriage to couples on the verge of divorce. Utilizing mindfulness tools and teaching self inquiry, communication and how to check in and have "difficult conversations" as well as discovering more about our own needs and how to be honest and ask for support rather than hope our partner can read our minds can transform our relationships from one of unconscious habits and patterns to stepping in each day with curiosity and discovery. Though we are all always changing, we often expect our relationships to be in a fixed state and are disappointed, hurt or feel betrayed when they change. Learning to be comfortable with change is a foundation of mindful relationships!
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationships
Pillow Talk Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CST
My primary speciality is relationship therapy. Couples work requires a stronger presence by the therapist to assist in guiding the session.
7 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Online Only)
Relationships
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Relationships can become strained by unresolved conflict, emotional distance, broken trust, life transitions, or communication patterns that leave both partners feeling unheard. Even loving couples may find themselves repeating painful cycles they do not know how to change.
I provide a balanced, nonjudgmental space where partners can understand the deeper needs and emotions beneath their conflicts. Together, we work to improve communication, rebuild trust, strengthen emotional intimacy, establish healthy boundaries, and respond to one another with greater empathy. The goal is not to determine who is right, but to help both partners create a healthier, more secure, and fulfilling relationship.
26 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Online Only)
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Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships shape almost every part of our lives, which means they also have the power to cause the most stress—whether you’re navigating the dating world, struggling in a marriage, or recovering from infidelity.
It’s not just romantic bonds that can get messy; friction with family members, friendships, or toxic co-worker dynamics can take a massive toll on your peace of mind. Looking at things through a big-picture, we will untangle the communication blocks and boundary issues keeping you stuck, helping you build healthier connections across all areas of your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (Online Only)
Relationships
Brett Ryan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #128956
Marriage is difficult. The person we committed to loving the rest of our lives, is sometimes the person we can't stand to be around. Often times people wonder, "did I marry the wrong person?". These are common experiences and what I work on with couples. I utilize EFT to help a couple dive deep into their relationship, heal past wounds, and build the marriage they want
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationships
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Online in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationships
Shellee Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.F.T., M.S., M.A.
Don't spend more time in therapy discussing your childhood than it took to live it! Learn problem solving techniques to reduce: depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADD, behavior problems. WALK AND TALK THERAPY IRVINE; office location Irvine; or phone sessions. Please call for a free consultation.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (43%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (39%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 39% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |