Denise L. Ross M.A., MFT   

Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT 28063)

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Member

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists Clinical Member

 

 

                            

  

                          

Coast Therapy Services offers expertise in:

 

Relationships

When you feel challenged in your relationships with others, therapy can help you understand the core of the problem, and give you the insight and tools you need to improve these interactions. It will assist you in gaining a sense of personal control, meaning and connection in your life.

 

Couples

Issues facing couples may include; communication breakdown, infidelity, financial stress, sexual difficulties and trust issues. Counseling provides a neutral arena to help couples increase their ability to improve their relationship with each other. This includes: building effective communication skills, reducing conflict, developing intimacy, resolving sexual issues and rebuilding trust in a safe, constructive way. 

 

Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Divorce, & Loss

Life changes can result in great emotional upheaval, impacting yourself and your family on many levels.  Therapy guides and supports you during these times, minimizing the effects of unexpected and unwanted change. 

 

Depression & Anxiety

If you are experiencing irritability, tension, low self-esteem, hopelessness, decreased energy, sadness and sleep disturbances, therapy can help resolve these  symptoms. 

 

Addictions

If you are using alcohol or drugs to manage feelings of inadequacy, financial challenges, anger, loneliness and fatigue, this behavior can become self-destructive. Solution-focused and skills-based techniques can redirect patterns and produce positive changes and results... turning your life around.

 

Women's Issues

My goal in working with women is to help them find their voice, their truth and the strength to live by their own convictions. Empowering women to explore their inner world and fill their lives with meaningful connection to self, intuition, joy and strength. 

 

Parenting

As parents we may be challenged by the unpredictable nature of child-rearing. Mindful parenting skills can enrich your relationship with your children, and reduce stress with your partner as you learn together.