Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Linda, CA
Browse Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Linda, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Relationships
Shila Vardell, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
I have specialized training in Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I work with many couples on a vast range of issues. Together, we can work to improve your unique relationship. You and your partner will learn how to establish goals, rebuild trust and intimacy and deepen your connection with one another.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Relationships
Dan Michels
Therapist, LPCC, LPC, CHT, MA
Please contact me if you think we'd be a good fit. I offer a free 30-minute consultation.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Relationships
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Relationship & Marriage Counseling
Transforming Relational Barriers into Opportunities for Depth and Healing
Even the strongest partnerships encounter periods of emotional distance, repeating conflict loops, or painful friction. When high-pressure stress or unaddressed grievances accumulate, partners often find themselves stuck in reactive cycles—feeling misunderstood, defensive, or disconnected from the intimacy they once shared.
My approach to couples therapy is grounded in a powerful premise: our adult romantic relationships naturally activate our deepest unhealed wounds and unmet needs from childhood. Rather than viewing these activations as evidence of failure, we approach them as a profound opportunity for mutual healing, personal growth, and deeper connection.
An Integrative, Need-Centered Approach
I do not force couples into a rigid, one-size-fits-all framework. Instead, I integrate gold-standard relational principles—including attachment theory, Imago frameworks, and systemic communication tools—to help both partners build a secure, thriving relationship architecture:
De-escalating Reactive Cycles: We identify the unspoken triggers and defensive scripts that drive recurring arguments, helping you step out of defensive posture and into calm, productive dialogue.
Understanding Your Partner’s Blueprint: We explore how each partner’s history, early family dynamics, and core attachment style shape their current emotional needs, expectations, and vulnerabilities.
Cultivating Active Empathy & Responsiveness: We shift the relational dynamic from blame to genuine curiosity—helping each partner learn how to express their needs clearly and respond to their partner's longings with care, consideration, and love.
Restoring Intimacy & Trust: Whether healing from emotional distance, major life transitions, or breaches of trust, we focus on rebuilding a strong foundation of safety, emotional presence, and shared purpose.
A Safe, High-Touch Environment for Both Partners
A successful therapeutic space for couples requires absolute neutrality, discretion, and deep clinical poise.
Whether working with couples in active crisis, partners navigating a major crossroad, or couples simply seeking to deepen their emotional and physical intimacy, my goal is to provide a balanced, non-judgmental environment where both individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to build a meaningful future together.
26 Years Experience
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Relationships
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Wondering when to seek couples counseling? Marriage counseling can help when you feel like you have disconnected and feel like roommates or if there is a high level of conflict and you struggle with communication, or if there has been a betrayal or affair. Couples therapy or couples counseling works. At our relationship counseling center we us Gottman couples therapy and it is marriage counseling that really works.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Linda, CA
Online in Linda, CA
Relationships
Shauni Kawelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I specialize in working with individuals and couples navigating challenges in relationships and marriage. Whether it’s communication difficulties, trust concerns, or feeling disconnected, I support clients in understanding the patterns that impact their relationships. Together, we build healthier ways of communicating, strengthen emotional connection, and create a clearer sense of partnership. My approach is collaborative and balanced, helping each person feel heard while working toward meaningful and lasting change.
2 Years Experience
Online in Linda, CA
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Linda, CA Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Linda, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (44%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (40%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
47%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 44% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |