Marriage counseling that Heals in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

Speak with the right marriage therapist in Rancho Santa Margarita. Real help for issues like separation, communication, infidelity, and finances.


Susan Melchior, MFT, MASC
Marriage Counselor

Susan Melchior, MFT, MASC

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

4199 Campus Dr., Suite 550, Irvine, California 92612 | 949-760-7717

I offer a short term, solution focused counseling approach, with your goals in mind. Through the use of helpful tools and easy to use techniques, you will be able to achieve the

Brian Jones, AMFT
Marriage Counselor

Brian Jones, AMFT

Brian La Roy Jones, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

I Show Couple How To: *Move From Rejected To More Connected *Reduce Criticism & Increase Acceptance & Validation *Feel More Empowered, Calm & In Control *Decrease Fear & Increase Trust & Safety *Reduce Fighting & Arguing & Increase Understanding, Kindness & Compass

Piper Walsh, Ph.D
Marriage Counselor

Piper Walsh, Ph.D

Clinical Psychologist

3551 Camino Mira Costa Suite G, San Clemente, California 92672 | 949.370.4726

Concerned about problems with the most important people in your life? Maintaining a loving, supportive marriage or relationship calls for compassionate communication. In this way, solutions are reached where both parties feel respected and appreciated. I’d like to help

Monica Dyer, Psy.D(c)
Marriage Counselor

Monica Dyer, Psy.D(c)

Psychological Associate

Available for Online Therapy

Discover profound connection in your marriage. I help couples understand each other, heal individual wounds, and foster a closeness like never before.

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.
Marriage Counselor

Kevin Fleming, Ph.D.

Coach/Change Agent/Consultant

At Home or Private Discreet Intensives

Though we are not licensed marriage counselors, Grey Matters International, Inc. provides cutting edge brain optimization and rebalancing technology to better align the minds of partners to reduce conflict, increase hope---for the brain has the final word on change.

Vicki Asher Wills, PsyD, LCSW
Marriage Counselor

Vicki Asher Wills, PsyD, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Psychology Doctor

128 Del Mar Ave. Ste. 2E, San Clemente, California 92672 | 949-648-1213

As an interactive, solution-focused therapist my approach is to provide support, practical feedback and skills training to help couples effectively address challenges. Integrating complementary methodologies and techniques, I offer treatment tailored to fit each couple.

Taylor Wikel, MA, LMFT
Marriage Counselor

Taylor Wikel, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Available for Online Therapy

A healthy marriage takes work. Therapy will reach the heart of the issues and begin the process of restoration. Let's get started.

Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT
Marriage Counselor

Kimberly Koljat, LMFT, LIMFT-S, RPT-S, RDT

Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor

Available for Online Therapy

Rooted in attachment, neurobiology, and client-centered work, I use experiential methods to help those who feel disconnected from others and themselves find the link playfully back to being in relationship. I serve children, adolescents, and adult individuals.


Related Sites:
City Of Rancho Santa Margarita
California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Counselor Rancho Santa Margarita California

Therapist Rancho Santa Margarita

One of the newer cities in Orange County, Rancho Santa Margarita is a quiet and beautiful area nestled in rolling foothills. Dove Canyon and Robinson Ranch are two major housing communities here, home to many families, couples, and children. Rancho Santa Margarita has been featured in television, including on the Real Housewives of Orange County. The city is also the location of the fictional housing development Sudden Valley, from the television show Arrested Development. Many celebrities call the area home, including a number of athletes, such as Mark Sanchez and Carson Palmer, both of which play quarterback in the NFL.1

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Rancho Santa Margarita

Most couples and families in Rancho Santa Margarita earn excellent incomes, own their homes, and are well-educated. Residents by and large have health insurance, which allows them to seek medical and mental health care when it is needed. However, approximately six percent of the city's residents are at or below the poverty level. Not only does such financial insecurity cause stress in a couple's relationship, it also reduces their ability to seek health care services when they are needed.2

Bullying is an unfortunate occurrence in schools throughout the country. Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita are no exception. Only 25 percent of students feel like teachers and other school personnel intervene in every instance of bullying. To help reduce harassment, intimidation and bullying in school, many resources for students and parents in Orange County are available from the Orange County Department of Education. Information about intervention and prevention strategies, as well as contact information for law enforcement intervention are available. Tips for internet safety and how to avoid cyberbullying are also offered. For more information about these services, call 888-600-4357.3

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County provides a number of services for people of all ages, races, ethnicities, and social backgrounds. For elderly family members, support services include transportation, care management, and family care consultations. Support groups are available for a number of common mental health issues, including grief, aging, and cognitive impairments. Families who are in severe financial distress can get short-term relief through the Emergency Social Services program. Workshops and classes for parents of children with special needs are available as well. For further information about these programs and services, call 949-435-3460.4


References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Rancho Santa Margarita, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rancho_Santa_Margarita,_California.
2. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. (2016). Community Health Needs Assessment. Retrieved from http://www.memorialcare.org/sites/default/files/media/smmc-community-benefits-assesment-2013.pdf.
3. Orange County Department of Education. (2017). Orange County Resources. Retrieved from http://www.ocde.us/OCSFTS/Pages/Resources.aspx.
4. Jewish Federation and Family Services. (2016). Services. Retrieved from http://familyservicesoc.org/services.

Rancho Santa Margarita is located in Orange County, California. It has a land area of 12.89 square miles and a water area of 0.04 square miles.  The population of Rancho Santa Margarita is 49,324 people with 16,980 households and a median annual income of $105,328. .


Therapy Affordability Meter for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Very Affordable

Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Rancho Santa Margarita is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Rancho Santa Margarita public health department.