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Parenting therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo Therapists (Statistics)

Average years in practice

17 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$207

Gender ID

70% Female
27% Male
2% Non-Binary
1% Gender Fluid

Session Type

73% In Person and Online
27% Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

69% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
45% Family Systems Therapy
41% Psychodynamic Therapy
41% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)
39% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
39% Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
33% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
We are proud to feature top rated Parenting therapists in San Luis Obispo. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Santa Maria, California therapist: Sabrina Rodriguez LCSW, licensed clinical social worker
Parenting

Sabrina Rodriguez LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Parenting is deeply rewarding, but it can also bring frustration, exhaustion, and self-doubt. I help parents navigate behavior challenges, communication struggles, emotional overload, and identity shifts that come with raising children. Together, we’ll explore what’s not working, build practical parenting strategies, and strengthen your confidence at home. Whether you’re navigating toddlerhood, teens, or transitions, I offer support that helps you feel capable, calm, and more connected with your child.  
7 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA (Online Only)
Alameda, California therapist: Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp, marriage and family therapist
Parenting

Sarah Wagner LMFT Corp

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA
Parenting can activate some of our deepest hopes—and our deepest triggers. I support parents who want to respond to their children with greater calm, connection, and confidence. Using attachment theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and developmental models, we explore how your own early experiences may shape present parenting patterns. Together, we work with the parts of you that feel overwhelmed, reactive, guilty, or unsure, while strengthening your capacity for steady, attuned leadership. The goal is not perfection, but secure attachment—helping your child feel safe, seen, and supported while you feel grounded and empowered.  
6 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA
Manhattan, New York therapist: Lauree Berger Turman, licensed clinical social worker
Parenting

Lauree Berger Turman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 22044, LCSW 098456-01
Parenting isn't easy. Although there are many books and podcasts on the subject, with therapy I can help can unpack where you learned how to parent, and update that education to fit your individual childrens needs.  
31 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA
San Jose, California therapist: Growth and Change Counseling, marriage and family therapist
Parenting

Growth and Change Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Anytime we work with a child, we want to work with the parent, not because the parent might be doing something wrong, but because as a parent you have the single greatest influence in your child's life. Anything that goes from me to your child just is not nearly as effective as anything that goes from you to your child. So we partner with the parents and the child and utilize a collaborative plan.  
8 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA (Online Only)
Rancho Santa Margarita, California therapist: Morgan Pemberton, marriage and family therapist
Parenting

Morgan Pemberton

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR certified
Parenting can be challenging, especially when past attachment wounds or multigenerational trauma affect your relationship with your child. At Full Brain Family Therapy, we help you break free from old patterns by addressing attachment wounds and multigenerational trauma. Together, we’ll create a healthier, more connected way to parent, strengthening your bond with your child and fostering emotional resilience for both of you. Transform your parenting journey with healing and connection.  
11 Years Experience
Online in San Luis Obispo, CA (Online Only)