Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Adam Luke M.A. LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I have never heard a pick-up line that focused on, “Hey, I don’t suppose you’d want to come spend the best part of your life with me as we argue, resent, and slowly hate each other until one of us dies, do you?”
How the heck did we get here? Where it feels like as a couple, we have grown farther and farther apart. Before the communication felt free and lite. But now, whenever I do communicate with my significant other, it’s like I am giving a PowerPoint presentation at a board meeting?
Where did the courtship go? The fun? The spontaneity?
The truth is we fight so hard to build something, to nurture this relationship between us, and then our passions, goals and focuses slowly change. Before, you would drive an hour to see your significant other for 15 minutes. The passion and intimacy in your relationship were present, consistent, and prioritized.
Now? You are lucky to high five before you turn the lights out at night.
Here is what I know about couples: You started off infatuated with each other, pursuing each other. Then life stepped into the gap. We check off boxes in the “where we should be in this relationship” list, and we forget that WE are never done growing in a relationship. Through therapy, we will revisit what it is like to date each other, be nurturing to each other, and find positive ways of communicating with each other and cherishing each other.
Let me be honest; this work is going to be challenging. Our therapy will require commitment to continuing to pursue our spouse. Our work together is going to look like stealing time back for yourselves. It’s going to be prioritizing your mutual happiness over social obligations. It’s going to be *SHOCKER* putting your relationship above those kids you share.
This sounds selfish…
But is it? Is it selfish to have a healthy marriage that blesses your kids? A safe home where you model better communication patterns to the little ears in the house? Is it selfish to have a healthy relationship that encourages others around you to be more intentional about prioritizing those they love in their life?
I hope you know you both deserve to be heard, to be seen, and to be LOVED. Let’s sit down and find that new way forward.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have supported hundreds of couples needing relationship and marriage counseling over the past 15+ years and look forward to helping you get your relationship where you want it to be. Poor communication? Broken trust? Endless arguments? I look forward to hearing from you.
19 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
TyaCamellia (Tya) Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
When hearts are involved, things can get complicated! My goal in couples therapy is to work with couples as they gain insight into how they emotionally engage with one another, develop healthier patterns of interaction, and increase their emotional connectedness with their partner.
It’s hard to reconnect when past pains still hurt. Talking leads to arguing, and arguing leads to avoiding. You feel more like roommates than lovers, and the relationship has turned into a real relationsh*t.
You deserve a relationship filled with love, respect, fun and passion!
Logic says one thing, and our emotions say another. Some days feel okay, while others feel hopeless. You aren’t as happy as you used to be, or could be. You’ve had the same argument over-and-over, and still haven’t found a solution. You’re looking for a way out, or a way through. You feel lonely instead of loved. You’re grieving the relationship you thought you would have.
I Will Help You:
Navigate tough conversations.
Gain clarity on the root of your conflict that’s keeping you stuck.
Develop healthier patterns of interaction.
Rebuild friendship and reignite passion.
Heal old wounds, fix current problems, and get you back to looking forward to your future together.
Clearly set and maintain boundaries in a way that is kind to yourself and your partner.
Confidently ask for what you want, and declare what you need — without feeling guilty.
Identify thoughts and scenarios that invite unnecessary arguments in.
Create a balance between how you are as people, and who you are as a couple.
And some couples just need a little help saying goodbye…
9 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Jeanette Abney
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
I have over 20 years of experience with assisting individuals develop healthy relationships skills, improve communication skills, and with providing couples and marriage counseling as well as pre-marital counseling.
25 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Meg Luce
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Couples therapy is my primary specialty and passion. If you are ready to roll up your sleeves and learn new ways of relating, it is entirely possible to transform your relationship!
15 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, California