Family Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks
This page is for people in Thousand Oaks looking for online therapists who work with families. Use this list to compare therapists by their specialties, approaches, and the types of family concerns they treat, such as parenting, blended families, communication problems, or co-parenting after separation. Each therapist is licensed in California, which means a California licence covers the whole state and location inside California is not a barrier to working together online. Read profiles to check who matches your needs and reach out to learn about fit and logistics.
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1. Claudia Smith, LCSW
California LCSW with 40 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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2. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT
Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
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3. Melissa Fletcher, LCSW, CSW
Direct, supportive therapy focused on real-life change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Parenting · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Self esteem
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy
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5. Alexander "Alex" Dannin, LMFT
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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6. Earl Barrios, LPCC
Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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7. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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9. Jeanette Abney, LMFT
Guides clients through relationships and recovery
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger
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10. Patricia Riley, LCSW
California LCSW supporting relationships and life changes
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Motivational Interviewing
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11. Lorena Silva, LCSW
Warm, collaborative LCSW for adults
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
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12. Kendall Jones, LCSW
Compassionate therapist guiding personal growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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13. Deana Porter, LMFT
California LMFT for relationships and families
Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem
Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method
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14. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT for adult clients
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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15. Michael Ames, LCSW
California LCSW with 35 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Depression
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About family therapy for people in Thousand Oaks
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 Thousand Oaks can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,234 therapists match this page, all of whom name family 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 Thousand Oaks
Thousand Oaks has a population of about 126,966. 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 a family therapist help with conflicts between parents and teenagers?
Yes, many family therapists work specifically with parent-teen dynamics. They can help identify communication patterns, set boundaries, and develop strategies for conflict de-escalation. Ask a therapist about their experience with adolescents and what approaches they use for improving family interactions and mutual understanding.
How do I decide which family therapy approaches to look for on this page?
Consider the problem you want to address—communication issues, parenting, blended family adjustment, or separation. Look for therapists who list relevant methods, such as systemic therapy, attachment-based work, or parent coaching. Read profiles for stated goals and typical session focus to find approaches that align with your priorities.
If a therapist is licensed in California, can they work with all family members who live in Thousand Oaks?
A California licence allows therapists to offer online services to clients within the state. You should confirm with each therapist whether they can legally and practically include all intended family members in sessions, since consent, age, and technical arrangements can affect participation.
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