Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in San Francisco, California CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Kate Merrill Evans
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I love working with couples! I am extensively trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and blend in body awareness, mindfulness, and psychoeducation around emotional regulation. My couples learn how to get underneath their own reactive /protective behaviors in order to better understand and communicate their needs in a way their partner can hear and more effectively respond to. This builds trust, safety, and authenticity in the relationship.
5 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Philip Starkman
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW
In my practice, I embrace a supportive and empathetic approach towards relationship and marriage counseling, acknowledging the unique journey each couple undertakes. By weaving together a rich tapestry of holistic strategies and psychotherapeutic tools, including Mindfulness, the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Role-Playing, Emotional Family Therapy (EFT), and Imago Therapy, we collaboratively address the heart of relationship challenges. This integrative approach not only uncovers the roots of conflict and communication breakdowns but also nurtures a deeper connection and understanding between partners. Through these varied techniques, couples learn to navigate disputes, rebuild trust, and enhance emotional intimacy within a secure and caring space. Focusing on individual growth as a cornerstone for a healthy relationship, I guide partners towards self-awareness and mutual respect, empowering them to enrich their shared journey. My role is to facilitate this path of exploration and renewal, equipping couples with the insights and strategies necessary for a loving and resilient partnership.
53 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Taylor Swing
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Have you ever desired to get close to someone but couldn’t? Have you given your all to someone only to be hurt and disappointed in return? Do you question every move you make while you date? You’re not alone. As individuals, we intrinsically seek connection. Whether it be family, friends, dating, or partners - sometimes we all need a little help with boundaries, communication, intimacy, anxiety, codependency, and attachment issues, just to name a few. I join with clients to help build self-awareness, communication, and connection to create secure and trusting relationships.
8 Years Experience
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.
15 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
Helped many clients through sticking points in their romantic relationships.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Adrian Scharfetter
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST
I focus on relationship counseling and helping couples develop better skills around speaking and listening, relationship alignment and understanding agreements, mixed libido situations, and learning how to overall communicate clearly and getting results from your time together.
10 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Valeriya Pestrikova
Marriage and Family Therapist
I offer specialized relationship and marriage counseling to help couples navigate their challenges and strengthen their connections. My approach facilitates open communication, resolves conflicts, and deepens understanding between partners. Together, we will explore patterns, build intimacy, and develop strategies to enhance and sustain a healthy, supportive partnership.
2 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
David J. Kest
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified IMAGO Relationship Therapist, MFT, and EMDR
In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist , I became certified in Imago Relationship Therapy providing couples with the tools and skills required to actually turn conflicts into loving connections.
31 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Brad Byrum
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
I am a relationship therapist. I help couples in relationship distress. Many of the couples I work with come to therapy feeling lost in conflict cycles which they don't understand and desperately want to change. I understand how much courage it takes to reach out for help and to let another person get inside your relationship, especially when you are feeling hurt, discouraged, angry, or humiliated. If you are searching for a safe place to explore what's not working in your relationship, and support in creating solutions, please contact me.
I realized early in my clinical practice that I wanted to focus on couples therapy. In addition to many hundreds of hours working with couples in distress, I have pursued training specific to couples therapy, including advanced training in both Emotion Focused Therapy and the Gottman approach. I am truly passionate about helping couples heal and flourish.
Please know that no matter what you bring to couple therapy, I will meet you with compassion. I will help you explore what isn’t working in your relationships and why. We work together to understand what you want and need and to identify the changes you want to make. Together, we create solutions that work for you.
8 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
David Oretsky Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a couples therapist my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for couples to explore their emotional patterns, understand their deeper needs, and find healthier ways to communicate. By delving into your emotional experiences and the patterns that may have led to disconnection or conflict, we can work together to shift these patterns towards creating a more secure, resilient, and loving bond.
Whether you're experiencing a relationship crisis, struggling with communication, or simply wishing to deepen your connection, I believe in your capacity to change and grow within your relationship. Together, we will strive to rekindle the emotional bond that brought you together, enabling a relationship that is fulfilling, supportive, and emotionally rich. Remember, it is never too late to heal, grow, and foster a thriving relationship with your partner.
12 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Patty Murray
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Relationships are hard -- and mostly because we are not taught basic foundations for how to be in conflict. I help couples get clear on how they might be contributing to the unhealthy conflict which takes out the blame and creates more opportunity for sustained and healthy change -- to get you and your partner into a space of consistent safety. We learn *how* to fight.
7 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
All relationships meet challenges. Conflict is a normal and healthy experience in relationships. It's how we navigate conflict and recover from conflict that keeps relationships together through thick and thin. With support, a powerful bond can survive and endure all challenges that arise.
6 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Vanessa Ffrench
Pre-Licensed Professional, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (103346), Certified Yoga & Meditation Instructor
I have experience working with couples and I am deeply passionate about using Hakomi techniques with couples; I also appreciate identifying and working with a couple's relationship cycle with an emotionally-focused approach.
13 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Melissa Klass M.A., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT #119163
Before, during, after a marriage. What couple doesn't benefit from a little tune up now and again? Is it communication? How can we express ourselves authentically without letting our trauma get in the way? Are we actually listening? Communication is a set of skills that can be learned, honed, and practiced over time. It is not the magic cure to all that ails, but it is a helpful first step. When a couple is able to communicate effectively they are able to deepen their exploration of each other and start to connect and heal in meaningful ways.
8 Years Experience
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Anders Greenwood
Psychologist, Psy.D, Ph.D.
I enjoy helping clients accept and like themselves, organize around strengths, achieve greater emotional presence, think clearly, and let go of shame, guilt and old habits of emotional survival. I believe therapy should lead to better decisions, as well as improved quality of life and relationships.
21 Years Experience