Marriage Counselor
Laurie A. Wender, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Flightways Executive Center, 130 Allison Court, Vacaville, California 95688 | 707-449-8213
I work with couples who feel under heard and under loved. They want to stop having arguments and misunderstandings. I enjoy empowering couples with the skills and confidence to create relationships that are loving, mutually supportive, and fun
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
Steve Rose, PhD
Addiction Counsellor
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
Sara Fischer Sanford, LCSW, CCTP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Available for Online Therapy
I work with adults in relationships of all kinds. Whether you are dating or have been married for decades, I respect your commitment and I am here to help you learn better communication, connection, and find your path to love and support. No judgment, just compassion.
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.
Related Sites:
City Of Vacaville, CA
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Therapist Vacaville California
Counselor Elmira, Dixon, Fairfield, Winters, Davis, Napa, Vallejo
Couples and families in Vacaville enjoy a Mediterranean style climate, with relatively hot and dry summers and cool, wet winters. The majority of rain in the area falls during the fall, winter and spring months, which makes summertime a good time to enjoy outdoor activities. The annual Fiesta Days is a great summer events, with a parade that features local marching bands, gymnasts, and even an electric car showcase. In the winter, the Festival of Trees kicks off the Christmas season, when city residents gather at a local park to watch as a 50-foot tree is illuminated. Vacaville is a great place to live, work and play.1
Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Vacaville
Couples in the Vacaville area face many typical mental health concerns. Stress with regard to finances can lead to discontentment in the relationship. Poor communication between partners can also lead to misunderstandings and disagreements. Couples who have children with mental health issues have an added layer of stress in the relationship. Over seven percent of children in the Vacaville area have a serious emotional disturbance.2
The city of Vacaville has taken a proactive approach to addressing the drug and alcohol problems that persist among the city's youth. The city's AWARE program provides advocacy and educational services that seek to reduce the number of youth engaged in tobacco use. Various school-based programs provide parents with skills and knowledge they need to manage negative behaviors displayed by their children. Programs for new parents provide supplies, books, formula, and other necessities to get new families off on the right foot. For more information about the services provided by the city, call 707-449-5100.3
Family Services and Assistance Programs
Sometimes families in Vacaville need a helping hand or resources to help overcome the impacts of mental illness. The Family Resource Center provides such programs for a variety of issues. Free drop-in services are offered for those who seek to improve self-reliance in the areas of housing, employment, and family relations. Assistance with emergency needs is also available, including for food, housing, transportation, and medication. Services are provided in both English and Spanish. For additional information, call the Family Resource Center at 707-469-6608.4
References
1. Wikipedia. (2017). Vacaville, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacaville,_California.2. California Healthcare Foundation. (2016). California Health Care Almanac. Retrieved from http://www.chcf.org/~/media/MEDIA%20LIBRARY%20Files/PDF/M/PDF%20MentalHealthPaintingPicture.pdf.
3. City of Vacaville. (2017). Vacaville Youth. Retrieved from http://www.cityofvacaville.com/index.aspx?page=463.
4. Family Resource Center. (2017). Family Services. Retrieved from http://www.ci.vacaville.ca.us/index.aspx?page=198.
Vacaville is located in Solano County, California. It has a land area of 28.80 square miles and a water area of 0.20 square miles.  The population of Vacaville is 96,803 people with 31,798 households and a median annual income of $74,001. .
Therapy Affordability Meter for Vacaville, CA
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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Vacaville 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 Vacaville public health department.