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LMFT Therapists Available in Thousand Oaks

This page lists LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists) available to clients in Thousand Oaks. It is for anyone in Thousand Oaks looking for online therapy with an LMFT and wanting to compare clinicians by approach, areas of focus, and session format. You can look at specialties like couples work, family systems, adolescent issues, or parenting support. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location inside California is not a barrier to working with you online. Use the listings to narrow choices and find someone whose methods and experience match your needs.

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  1. 1. Nathalie Contro, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma

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

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

    Continue with Nathalie Online sessions

  2. 2. Deana Porter, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    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

    Continue with Deana Online sessions

  3. 3. Chauncey Chatman, LMFT

    15 years in practice · English · Male

    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)

    Continue with Chauncey Online sessions

  4. 4. Abbe Goodman, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships

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

    Continue with Abbe Online sessions

  5. 5. 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

    Continue with Mark Online sessions

  6. 6. Ginger Little, LMFT

    35 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT specializing in men's issues

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Intimacy-related issues

    Continue with Ginger Online sessions

  7. 7. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

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

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

    Continue with Jared Online sessions

  8. 8. Zeph Locke, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Resilience-focused care for mood disorders

    Works with Grief · Bipolar

    Continue with Zeph Online sessions

  9. 9. 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

    Continue with Dorothy Online sessions

  10. 10. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

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

    Continue with Eileen Online sessions

  11. 11. Gian Sarabia, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Gian Online sessions

  12. 12. Eric Aldaco, LMFT

    16 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    Christian LMFT focused on strength-based care

    Works with Self esteem · Coping with life changes · Relationship · Family · Parenting

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Eric Online sessions

  13. 13. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships

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

    Continue with Blanca Online sessions

  14. 14. Deborah Perez, LMFT

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Deborah Online sessions

  15. 15. Cynthia "Cindi" Christiansen, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT supporting stress and relationship recovery

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

    Continue with Cynthia Online sessions

About marriage and family therapist 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.

1,441 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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

What does an LMFT do and when should I choose one over other license types?

An LMFT specializes in relationships, family systems, and interaction patterns. Choose an LMFT if your main concerns involve couples, family dynamics, parenting, or relational conflict. They are trained to assess how relationships affect individual problems and to use systemic interventions. If you need help focused mainly on individual diagnosis or medication, you might consider other licensed professionals.

Can an LMFT provide therapy to all family members online if some live outside Thousand Oaks?

Whether an LMFT can work with multiple family members across locations depends on licensure and consent. A California-licensed LMFT can serve clients in California regardless of the therapist’s office city, but they cannot provide therapy to people who are physically located outside California during sessions. Check with the therapist about multi-person sessions and any location restrictions.

What should I compare when choosing an LMFT from this Thousand Oaks list?

Compare the therapist’s stated specialties (couples, adolescents, blended families), therapeutic approaches (e.g., Emotionally Focused Therapy, Structural Family Therapy), experience with issues like divorce or parenting, session formats offered, and how well their description aligns with your goals. Look for clear communication about what they focus on and how they typically work with clients.

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