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Anne Parkford
About
Hi and welcome. I specialize in treating couples, and have been doing this work for over 25 years. It's been a passion of mine to help couples get clarity around their problems and issues, and move forward to make real changes in the relationsip.
I've been trained and certified in RLT (Relational Life Therapy), which is a dynamic couples therapy model designed to creat real change from the get-go.
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) is highly effective in treating couples because it focuses on fostering deeper emotional connections and addressing underlying relational dynamics that often go unspoken. It encourages accountability for both partners, encouraging each individual to take responsibility for their actions and contributions to the relationship’s dysfunction. By promoting honest, direct communication and empowering partners to make real changes in their behavior, RLT helps couples move beyond surface-level issues and build a more authentic, respectful, and fulfilling connection. This therapeutic approach can be particularly transformative for couples stuck in recurring patterns of conflict, as it helps them re-establish intimacy and mutual respect.
I'm happy to answer questions about my practice and style via email. Thank you!
Anne Parkford is also listed in Best Marriage Therapists in Santa Barbara
Education:
Anne Parkford received a bachelor’s degree from the Univ of Calif Santa Barbara and completed her PsyD from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.Licensing & Certifications:
- Licensed
- License State: CA
- License Number: LMFT 34906, received 1998
- RLT - Relational Life Therapy
Specialities:
- Codependency Relationships
- Communication
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Intimacy
- Parenting
- Pre-marriage
- Pregnancy
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Compassion
- Sex
- Stress Management
- Individuation
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Postpartum Depression
- Self-Love
Types of Therapy:
- Couples Therapy
- Somatic Experiencing
- Psychoeducation
- Marriage And Family Therapy
- Codependency Therapy
- Forgiveness Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
- EMDR Therapy
Services Provided Via:
- In person
- Internet meeting
Works With:
- Individual
- Couples
- Family
Working With Marriages for:
- 26 Year(s)
Free Phone Consultations?
- Yes
Hourly Fees Range:
- $250+
Language(s) Spoken:
- English
