Marriage Counselor
Paul Ginocchio, M.A., LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
199 East Linda Mesa Avenue, Suite 4, Danville, California 94526 | 925-360-4883
I specialize in working with couples. I trained with couples therapy expert Terry Real (Author of "Us" and use his Relational Life Therapy approach, which helps couples to navigate more effectively the natural relational cycle of disharmony, harmony, and repair.
Marriage Counselor
Philip Starkman, MSW, RSW
Registered Psychotherapist
Available for Online Therapy
When entering a committed relationship we have a desire and expectation for friendship, mutual respect, love and validation. It takes work, it takes courage, it takes support and training to arrive at this ideal.
Marriage Counselor
Well Coached Life, PhD, MA, SEP
WELL COACHED LIFE| Individuals | Couples | Youth
Available for Online Therapy
We want connection- a space to be vulnerable and truly seen. But emotional intimacy is risky, and that scares us, especially with a difficult history! Instead of being vulnerable, we build up walls to protect us. Let's break down the walls and build a loving connection.
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.
Marriage Counselor
Erica Valdivia, M.A AMFT
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Available for Online Therapy
Together we will build your marriage toolbox! I work with couples to identify and break unhelpful patterns and cycles. You will learn tools to communicate more effectively, address unhelpful barriers and build bridges towards restoration and foster genuine connection.
Marriage Counselor
Meredith Reddoch, MA, LMFT, SEP
Marriage and Family Therapist
712 Bancroft Rd, #915, Walnut Creek, California 94598 | 925-255-5499
I provide couples counseling which can be beneficial whether you are married or in a long term partnership. Therapy can be helpful for all couples to open up communication, gain mutual understanding and have a safe place to be vulnerable.
Marriage Counselor
Christi Lindsay, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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.
Marriage Counselor
Anthony Meixner, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2950 Camino Diablo, Suite 310C, Walnut Creek, California 94597 | 925-482-6126
I work with couples who are looking to improve communication and intimacy mainly from an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens and from a Mindful approach to Non-violent Communication (MNVC).
Related Sites:
City of Walnut Creek
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapist Walnut Creek California
Counseling Meadow Creek, Pleasant Hill, Waldon, Beacon Ridge, Lakewood
Walnut Creek has a lot of activities and happenings that occur all year long. The classes that are offered through the Parks and Recreation Department are great for the whole family, as well as for individual recreational activity.1 The city provides a calendar of events, which is great for planning family activities, regardless if you're visiting or residing in Walnut Creek. Another great family event is to visit the annual Aquanauts Night of the Champions, which is the city's synchronized swimming team and silent auction event. The Heritage Day event at Borges Ranch is also another fun family event, which is held in June, celebrating the city's pioneer beginnings, complete with folk and children's music, storytelling, demonstrations of how quilts were made back then, and some demonstrations of how to blacksmith.
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Walnut Creek
Parents Without Partners is a nationwide organization dedicated to the wellness of single parents and their children. Couples who are separated or divorced, as well as individuals who have never been married are welcome to join. Programs offered by the organization seek to promote personal growth and self-confidence among parents and their children. Additionally, support groups provide parents a place to discuss difficulties of single parenting, as well as a place for parents to exchange ideas and strategies for raising a child alone.2
Children in sixth through eighth grades in Walnut Creek can participate in a variety of youth programs at The Creek Middle School Youth Center. Programs at The Creek revolve around social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Children learn how to build connections with their peers. Children also learn ways they can improve their relationships with their parents. The Creek also helps kids develop problem-solving skills and decision-making skills that facilitate healthier behaviors. Additional information about the programs offered at The Creek is available by calling 925-952-4603.3
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Jewish Family and Children's Services of the East Bay offers a number of support services for families in the Walnut Creek area. For older adults, programs that help them preserve their independence are offered. Parenting classes are available for those who seek to strengthen bonds with their children. Refugees and immigrants can take advantage of legal and settlement services in order to begin their new lives in the country. Support and counseling services are also available for LGBTQ individuals in the community. For more information about these programs and services, call 925-927-2000.4
References
1. City of Walnut Creek. (2017). Parks in Walnut Creek. Retrieved from http://www.walnut-creek.org/citygov/depts/ps/parks/.2. Parents Without Partners. (2017). Home - Parents Without Partners. Retrieved from http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org/.
3. The Creek. (2017). Home - The Creek. Retrieved from http://www.thecreekyouthcenter.org/.
4. Jewish Family and Children's Services of the East Bay. (2017). Services. Retrieved from http://www.jfcs-eastbay.org/services/services/.
Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County, California. It has a land area of 19.75 square miles and a water area of 0.01 square miles. The population of Walnut Creek is 68,910 people with 30,317 households and a median annual income of $82,120. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Walnut Creek, CA
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Walnut Creek for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Walnut Creek public health department.