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OFFICE LOCATION: ATASCADERO
6717 Morro Rd Atascadero, CA 93422
Angela Sabiron AMFT
I am a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working with Aronsen Counseling Services. I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with an additional concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling. Over the past several years I have worked as a Certified Drug and Alcohol counselor, treating those with addiction and co-occurring disorders. I have experience in outpatient, inpatient, and in-custody settings. Additionally, I work as an on-call crisis specialist, serving those who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
My approach is rooted in the understanding that therapy is most effective when it is tailored to each client's unique needs and experiences. Drawing from a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, I aim to facilitate a collaborative process that supports clients in gaining insights, developing coping strategies, and fostering meaningful change. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help clients build resilience, strengthen connections, and achieve a more fulfilling life.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
My approach is rooted in the understanding that therapy is most effective when it is tailored to each client's unique needs and experiences. Drawing from a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, I aim to facilitate a collaborative process that supports clients in gaining insights, developing coping strategies, and fostering meaningful change. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, my goal is to help clients build resilience, strengthen connections, and achieve a more fulfilling life.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
Sarah Holcomb AMFT
After seven years of working in community mental health, I have seen all types of blended families. Working with children with trauma has been a passion of mine. As an adoptive parent as well as a stepparent, I have a unique position and understanding of blended families. I have a down to earth and casual style that uses many cognitive behavioral therapy techniques and values. My mission is to support you in creating and nurturing the best version of yourself through whatever challenges life may throw at you.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
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Atascadero
Vivian Mitchell APCC
My name is Vivian—I work with my clients to focus on goals they want to achieve. I
believe in authenticity, flexibility, and building meaningful relationships with my clients. I’ve been in the mental health/psychology field for about seven years; my educational experience includes Cuesta College, University of California, Irvine, and Penn State University. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, young adults, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. That being said, I am happy to book with anyone who would like to work with me; I have worked with a diverse clientele of all ages with a wide variety of clinical concerns. I take an eclectic approach to therapy that matches the needs of the client to the style of therapy—typically I will use person-centered therapy, play therapy techniques, art/music therapy techniques,
behavioral therapy techniques, and cognitive restructuring. I’m trained in treating all clinical disorders, family struggles, coming-of-age concerns, substance/alcohol use disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I believe in congruence—which means what you see is what you’ll get with me, and honesty is one of my core values. I strive to enhance resilience and promote better outcomes for all of my clients, and it would be an honor to work with you! I’m proud to be a part of the Aronsen Counseling Services team under the clinical supervision of Tisha Aronsen.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
believe in authenticity, flexibility, and building meaningful relationships with my clients. I’ve been in the mental health/psychology field for about seven years; my educational experience includes Cuesta College, University of California, Irvine, and Penn State University. I have extensive experience working with children, teens, young adults, neurodivergent individuals, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. That being said, I am happy to book with anyone who would like to work with me; I have worked with a diverse clientele of all ages with a wide variety of clinical concerns. I take an eclectic approach to therapy that matches the needs of the client to the style of therapy—typically I will use person-centered therapy, play therapy techniques, art/music therapy techniques,
behavioral therapy techniques, and cognitive restructuring. I’m trained in treating all clinical disorders, family struggles, coming-of-age concerns, substance/alcohol use disorders, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. I believe in congruence—which means what you see is what you’ll get with me, and honesty is one of my core values. I strive to enhance resilience and promote better outcomes for all of my clients, and it would be an honor to work with you! I’m proud to be a part of the Aronsen Counseling Services team under the clinical supervision of Tisha Aronsen.
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https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/vivian-mitchell-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
Jeananne Ruck ACSW
My name is Jeananne Ruck and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, (ACSW) II. Treatment modalities encompass a client centered focus and are flexible to the needs and goals of the client. Therapy is a blend of evidence-based techniques that are centered around the needs of the client. Each person has a unique personality, perspective and experiences that make them different from everyone else. Experience includes working with adolescents and adults to assist with depression, anxiety, performance anxiety, diet, addiction, relationship incongruence and neural plasticity. Additionally, I have 9 years of athletic coaching/training experience. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
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Atascadero
Carol Hurd APCC
Hi, my name is Carol Hurd and I’ve been a counselor since 2014. I started my journey in education working with children and teens but specialize in counseling young adults. My services include academic, career, and personal/social counseling as well as life skill development and resource acquisition. I work with individuals, couples, and families but my specialty lies in helping individuals become the best version of themselves. I look forward to partnering with you on your own journey to self-discovery!
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
OFFICE LOCATION: San Luis Obispo
11555 Los Osos Valley Road Suite 104 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Emily Crist AMFT
I am a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist serving clients in California. I enjoy working with children, teens, adult individuals and couples on their healing journey to find a renewed perspective and get in touch with their authentic selves. I am very passionate and committed to working with each client diligently as they work to make changes, achieve goals, and explore deeper meanings with a collaborative and eclectic approach I provide. I have a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Public Health from Fresno State and a Masters of Arts in Marriage Family and Therapy.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
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OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
Jesse Tatum AMFT
Hello! My name is Jesse Tatum and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Aronsen Counseling Services. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at UC Davis and my Master’s degree in Counseling with a Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling specialization from Palo Alto University.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I utilized an integrative approach to individual counseling which includes Gestalt/Existential approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused approaches. I am also passionate about family counseling with a focus on attachment.
I believe through a person-centered, acceptance, and empathetic approach that you have the tools and ability to have a strong sense of self, to be empowered, and to work through life’s big challenges on the journey to greater well-being. Connection is everything and I believe families have the power to solve their problems through strengthening of relationships. I am excited to begin working with you! Let’s get started.
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https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/jesse-tatum-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
I have experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, parents, and families. I utilized an integrative approach to individual counseling which includes Gestalt/Existential approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused approaches. I am also passionate about family counseling with a focus on attachment.
I believe through a person-centered, acceptance, and empathetic approach that you have the tools and ability to have a strong sense of self, to be empowered, and to work through life’s big challenges on the journey to greater well-being. Connection is everything and I believe families have the power to solve their problems through strengthening of relationships. I am excited to begin working with you! Let’s get started.
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https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/jesse-tatum-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
Hannah Livengood
I believe that everyone has an innate ability to heal and thrive. I strive to come alongside clients with
compassion and empathy, notice when they are ready to dig deeper, and offer support. I enjoy helping
people to recognize unhelpful thought patterns and learn to change them. I am passionate about
mindfulness meditation as a way of calming anxiety and gaining insight.
In addition to mindfulness, some of my favorite modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and parts work. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, singing, and
playing games.
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https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/hannah-livengood-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
compassion and empathy, notice when they are ready to dig deeper, and offer support. I enjoy helping
people to recognize unhelpful thought patterns and learn to change them. I am passionate about
mindfulness meditation as a way of calming anxiety and gaining insight.
In addition to mindfulness, some of my favorite modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and parts work. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, singing, and
playing games.
CLICK HERE FOR AN APPOINTMENT:
https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/hannah-livengood-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
San Luis Obispo
VIRTUAL ONLY
Sally Kazemi LMFT
My name is Sally Kazemi (Saloumeh Kazemi) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist CA #144478 & NV #4745-R at Aronsen Counseling Services. I have a Bachelor in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy. I have worked with many different individuals, families, couples, and children. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social anxiety, OCD, trauma, mood disorders, couple’s issues, and family of origin issues. I believe that together in a therapeutic setting, you can learn to embrace and explore many different parts of your life that can be uncomfortable or causing distress. By leaning into these often uncomfortable areas, you also open yourself up to new solutions, new ideas, and a fuller more alive experience. It would be a pleasure to join you on your journey of improving your life, relationships, and overall well-being. I use a gentle, strength-based, collaborative approach to help you build insight, and self-awareness and find meaning and solutions to your life’s journey. My goal is to help you create your fullest life; however, you choose to define it. In therapy, I always say "Take what you need and leave what you don't."
Qualifications:
-Bachelor in Psychology
-Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy
-Domestic Violence Counselor
-Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
-Prevention Early Intervention Specialist.
Language:
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Virtual
Qualifications:
-Bachelor in Psychology
-Master of Science in Counseling/Marriage, Family, And Child Therapy
-Domestic Violence Counselor
-Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certification
-Prevention Early Intervention Specialist.
Language:
- English
- Farsi
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https://meetmonarch.com/therapist/sally-kazemi-saloumeh-kazemi-licensed-marriage-and-family-therapist-144478-atascadero-ca
OFFICE LOCATION:
Virtual
MASSAGE THERAPY
Jakki Joyner CMT
Jakki has over 13 years of experience. Her education includes a degree program with over 1700 hours and two sports massage internships and is trained in several modalities including Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Pregnancy, and Sports Massage.
Jakki is known as the "Velvet Hammer" due to her extensive knowledge, compassion, and experience massaging all body types, coupled with her love for the profession. She also currently is employed at Spa Allegretto in Paso Robles, CA.
Jakki has joined Aronsen Counseling Services on MONDAYS to offer her services.
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OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
Jakki is known as the "Velvet Hammer" due to her extensive knowledge, compassion, and experience massaging all body types, coupled with her love for the profession. She also currently is employed at Spa Allegretto in Paso Robles, CA.
Jakki has joined Aronsen Counseling Services on MONDAYS to offer her services.
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https://salt-vine-bodyworks.square.site/
OFFICE LOCATION:
Atascadero
Specialties
Currently offering In-Person & Online Therapy
Mental Health Services
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
- Child Therapy
- Adolescent Therapy
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
Anger Management
Batterers Intervention Groups
WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships.
WOMENS 2 hour group with education and self reflection on their own goals and journey in life. Focus is on communication, coping skills and relationships.
Other Issues
Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Depression
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Depression
What Is Marriage and Family Therapy?
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) is a form of psychotherapy that addresses the behaviors of all family members and the way these behaviors affect not only individual family members, but also relationships between family members and the family unit as a whole. As such, treatment is usually divided between time spent on individual therapy and time spent on couple therapy, family therapy, or both, if necessary. MFT may also be referred to as couple and family therapy, couple counseling, marriage counseling, or family counseling.
When It's Used
The range of physical and psychological problems treated by MFT include marital and couple conflict, parent and child conflict, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual dysfunction, grief, distress, eating disorders and weight issues, children’s behavior problems, and issues with eldercare, such as coping with a parent’s or grandparent’s dementia. MFT practitioners also work with mental-health issues such as a family member’s depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia, and the impact these issues have on the rest of the family.
What to Expect
MFT is normally short-term therapy consisting of an average of 12 solution-focused sessions. More sessions may be required, however, depending on the nature and severity of the problem(s). In couple or marriage counseling, the therapist will begin by meeting with both partners and then spend some time with each individual. In family therapy, the therapist will also begin by meeting with the entire family and then, if appropriate, meet separately with individual family members. The first session is generally for information gathering, so the therapist can learn about the problem that brought you to therapy, get the thoughts of everyone involved, and observe couple/family dynamics. At the same time, you should be able to get a clear sense of the therapist’s role and competency, the goals of treatment, and any “rules” to be observed in and out of sessions, such as who should attend which sessions and confidentiality of any information shared between and among partners or family members and the therapist. Over time, you will identify individual family roles and behaviors that contribute to conflicts, identify specific challenges, and explore ways to actively resolve issues.
When It's Used
The range of physical and psychological problems treated by MFT include marital and couple conflict, parent and child conflict, alcohol and drug abuse, sexual dysfunction, grief, distress, eating disorders and weight issues, children’s behavior problems, and issues with eldercare, such as coping with a parent’s or grandparent’s dementia. MFT practitioners also work with mental-health issues such as a family member’s depression, anxiety, or schizophrenia, and the impact these issues have on the rest of the family.
What to Expect
MFT is normally short-term therapy consisting of an average of 12 solution-focused sessions. More sessions may be required, however, depending on the nature and severity of the problem(s). In couple or marriage counseling, the therapist will begin by meeting with both partners and then spend some time with each individual. In family therapy, the therapist will also begin by meeting with the entire family and then, if appropriate, meet separately with individual family members. The first session is generally for information gathering, so the therapist can learn about the problem that brought you to therapy, get the thoughts of everyone involved, and observe couple/family dynamics. At the same time, you should be able to get a clear sense of the therapist’s role and competency, the goals of treatment, and any “rules” to be observed in and out of sessions, such as who should attend which sessions and confidentiality of any information shared between and among partners or family members and the therapist. Over time, you will identify individual family roles and behaviors that contribute to conflicts, identify specific challenges, and explore ways to actively resolve issues.
How It Works
While traditional therapy focuses more on the individual, MFT examines how an individual’s behavior affects both the individual and their relationship as part of a couple or family. The theory behind MFT is that regardless of whether a problem appears to be within an individual or within a family, getting other family members involved in the therapeutic process will result in more effective solutions. MFT is goal-oriented and works toward an established end result. In recent years, MFT practitioners and groups have called for expanded approaches to traditional MFT training that incorporate more “real world” practices to integrate other therapies and become more inclusive of non-heterosexual couples and families.
What to Look for in a Marriage and Family Therapist
A licensed marriage and family therapist is a mental health practitioner with a master’s degree or doctoral degree as well as specialized training that includes at least two years or 3,000 clinical hours of experience supervised by a marriage and family therapist. Upon completion of supervised hours, a therapist must also pass a state licensing exam. In addition to finding a qualified licensed MFT practitioner, it is important to work with someone you and family members trust and feel comfortable working with in a counseling environment.
What to Look for in a Marriage and Family Therapist
A licensed marriage and family therapist is a mental health practitioner with a master’s degree or doctoral degree as well as specialized training that includes at least two years or 3,000 clinical hours of experience supervised by a marriage and family therapist. Upon completion of supervised hours, a therapist must also pass a state licensing exam. In addition to finding a qualified licensed MFT practitioner, it is important to work with someone you and family members trust and feel comfortable working with in a counseling environment.