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Strengthen family bonds in San Luis Obispo with Headway's network of 3,354 licensed providers. Our empowering, solution-oriented therapists specialize in family dynamics and parent-child relationships, offering virtual and in-person sessions to fit your schedule. Sessions start as soon as tomorrow with an average savings of 75% through insurance.
Hi. I've been working as a therapist for 9 years. I have my AA in Sociology from Miracosta College, my BA in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach, and my MSW (Master of Social Work) from Cal State San Marcos. I assist people in dealing with stress from work, relationships, etc. I help people process unresolved trauma, grief, etc. I can help utilize the strengths you have, develop new strengths, in helping you live the most meaningful life in what that means to you.
Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“I have specific training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps to open ways for paradigm shifts that release individuals from the negative complications of their trauma.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I've always believed that real change comes from listening deeply and meeting people where they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience, and I work with teens through older adults navigating loss, divorce, aging, trauma, and substance use.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is integrative, combining a strengths-based approach along with trauma informed therapies.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Her approach is warm, supportive, and holistic, helping clients explore the root of their challenges while building practical coping skills.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I offer a compassionate ear, and a willingness to truly listen in order to understand fully what you are experiencing.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I enjoy supporting folks working through issues such as anxiety, depression, transitional phases of life, anger, grief, chronic illness, and military families/spouses.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.”
Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I blend compassion with directness, reflection with practical tools, and evidence-based care with respect for your strengths, pace, and goals.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I provide a presence that is direct, grounded, and strategically insightful. I don't believe in circling the same ground indefinitely.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
My expertise is in child and adolescent anxiety reduction, OCD, autism and ADHD. My goal is to provide education to kids and their parents about anxiety and related and co-occurring conditions. I also frequently treat phobias, separation anxiety, emotion regulation issues, school refusal, learning disabilities, trauma, giftedness and 2e.
I am also experienced in helping adults and children navigate issues related to divorce including coparenting, custody planning, divorce navigation from considering separation (discernment) through divorce mediation/proceedings to post judgment. I also have expertise in helping adults navigate post separation abuse, domestic violence and coercive control.
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy includes working on cognition, beliefs, behaviors, sensory acuity, and knowledge to help get you to where you want to be.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I approach all of the clinical work I do with cultural humility. I conceptualize my work with each client utilizing an eclectic approach that combines elements of Psychodynamic/Self-Psychological approaches, Motivational Interviewing and with...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“I am analytical, direct, but also sensitive, and the work I do draws from deep psychoanalytic thinking as much as it does from practical approaches (i.e. solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy).”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is holistic and creative. I draw on integrative methods including somatic work, expressive arts and EMDR.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“For 34 years, I've focused my adult and child practice on authenticity, attachment and trauma (interpersonal, disaster, developmental and violence).”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My training is from a psychodynamic perspective, offering insight-oriented therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking help beyond short-term solutions.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“As a psychodynamic and attachment-based therapist, I help clients explore how early relational experiences and unconscious patterns influence their current emotions, behaviors, and relationships.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello, I am Marco, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience supporting clients from all backgrounds. My areas of focus include men's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and psychotic disorders. I believe the most effective therapy is rooted in authenticity and mutual respect. My approach is collaborative and direct; I provide a safe, honest space to explore your challenges, focusing on practical truths rather than avoidance.
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynda K. Cash, MA, LMFT (AKA; Lynda K. Martin)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Lynda K. Cash has over 17 years of clinical experience as a marriage and family therapist. Lynda has helped with individuals, couples and families gain insight and understanding regarding unhealthy/dysfunctional behavioral life patterns. Lynda is competent with facilitating plans of action for overcoming challenges with managing daily living needs and responsibilities.
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“Personal growth and change begins with the client. With them as the experts I focus on what is meaningful to achieve a life worth living.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
My role is to work alongside you to understand your experiences and develop a treatment plan that truly fits your life
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I am a Bilingual/Bicultural Latiné LCSW with over 12 years of experience working with adolescents, adults and families.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My work centers on helping you identify and gently untangle the root causes of emotional distress so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I work to build an empowering and welcoming rapport with my patients, while also providing evidence-based psychotherapeutic interventions.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My work is informed by CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices, but what guides me most is building a genuine connection with you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I work with adult individuals who are ready to gain insight into their struggles and cultivate the confidence to create fulfilling, authentic lives through healthier relationships—with themselves and others.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My approach to therapy is problem-solving and solution-focused. Applying and training you on techniques and ways that would help you to get "unstuck" and be able to resolve your problems of daily living and thrive in your school, work, and...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“I don't believe therapy should consist of spending years talking in circles while your life stays the same.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I transitioned into psychiatry to advocate for underserved populations and provide the compassionate, integrity-driven care everyone deserves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“My style is direct yet compassionate. I use evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care while honoring each person's unique story.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
“Healing happens within safe, trusting relationships — and everything I do is built around creating that.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual's unique needs.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our family therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA
Number of therapists serving San Luis Obispo, CA
3,331+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 90%Stress management
- 87%Relationship issues
- 85%Family issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 82%Cigna
- 79%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 73%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 97%English
- 19%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Russian
How they see their clients
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary
License types
- 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 5%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
- 100%Family therapy
- 100%Individual therapy
- 42%Couples therapy
- 28%Child or adolescent therapy
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