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Relationship Therapists Available in Visalia

This page lists therapists who work with relationship issues and are available to clients in Visalia. Use it if you are looking for help with couples concerns, communication problems, dating difficulties, or relationship patterns that affect your wellbeing. Compare therapists’ stated specialties, therapy approaches, experience with various relationship types, and notes on whether they work with individuals, couples, or partners. All therapists here are licensed in California, and a California license covers the whole state, so physical location within California is not a barrier to online care.

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  1. 1. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance

    Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Janice Snyder, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

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  3. 3. Cynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW

    22 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Anger · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  4. 4. Christine Piddington, LCSW

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for grief, stress, and life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Approaches Existential Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  5. 5. Karen Ann Marshalleck, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  6. 6. Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT

    13 years in practice · English · Female

    Dorothy O'Neill, LMFT - Relationship and trauma therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

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  7. 7. Mark Burns, LMFT

    37 years in practice · English · Male

    Affirming therapy for men, relationships, and life transitions

    Works with LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  8. 8. Michael Ames, LCSW

    35 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 35 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression

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  9. 9. Stella Galarza De Saggese, LPCC

    40 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Seasoned California LPCC focused on healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  10. 10. Stacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    MD, LCPC, LPCC therapist helping rewrite life stories

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  11. 11. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  12. 12. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  13. 13. Dr. Cheryl Mims, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Steady support for anxiety, grief, and mood concerns

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Bipolar · Depression · Relationship

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

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  14. 14. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT guiding relationships and life transitions

    Works with Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coaching · Stress, Anxiety

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  15. 15. Dr. David Sommers, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Depression · Addictions · Relationship · Family

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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About relationship therapy for people in Visalia

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Visalia can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,782 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Visalia

Visalia has a population of about 141,384. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

Can these therapists help with both couples therapy and individual relationship work?

Many therapists list both couples and individual relationship work among their services. Check each profile to see whether they mention couples therapy, relationship coaching, or individual work focused on relationship patterns. Profiles will also note if they work with non-monogamous relationships, dating issues, or separation concerns.

How do I know which therapy approach is best for my relationship problem?

Different approaches suit different issues. Some therapists use Emotionally Focused Therapy for attachment and bonding problems, while others use CBT for communication skills or psychodynamic work for recurring patterns. Look at each therapist’s stated approaches and consider one who specifies experience with the issues you want to address.

Are these therapists available to clients in Visalia even if they don’t have a local office?

Yes. Because each therapist is licensed in California, they can offer services to clients across the state. Profiles will indicate online availability and whether they accept clients in Visalia. You can contact a therapist directly to confirm current online intake and any requirements for care.

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