Individual Therapy
One-on-one support for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and the moments when you feel stuck or overwhelmed.
Lindsey Rice, LMFT · San Luis Obispo
Compassionate Therapy for Lasting Change
Sometimes our biggest periods of growth come out of our greatest challenges. Together, we can bridge the gap between suffering and growth — at your pace, in a space that feels safe.
Serving the Central Coast for over fifteen years
About Lindsey
A collaborative path toward healing and growth
I'm passionate about our capacity for change. For more than fifteen years I've provided individual, family, and group therapy on the Central Coast, walking alongside people through some of the most difficult seasons of their lives.
Originally from South Lake Tahoe, I earned my graduate degree in Psychology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo — and fell in love with this community. In 2012, a personal cancer diagnosis changed the way I understand suffering. That experience gave me the ability to connect with the pain of others from a deeply personal place, and it shapes the warmth and honesty I bring to every session.
My approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that you already carry the capacity for healing. I draw from existential therapy's focus on meaning, humanistic therapy's trust in the therapeutic relationship, and cognitive behavioral tools for changing the way we think — because when we change how we think about ourselves, we can change how we feel.
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, CA #51085
- M.S. Psychology, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
- 15+ years serving the Central Coast
Services
Support for wherever you are
Every relationship — with a partner, a family, or yourself — deserves care and attention.
Family Therapy
Untangle unhealthy dynamics and strengthen the family system, so home can feel like a place of connection again.
Trauma-Focused Work
Gentle, paced healing from abuse, accidents, medical trauma, loss, and the events that still echo in daily life.
Couples Therapy
Rebuild trust, deepen communication, and find your way back to each other. A space where both partners feel heard.
Specializations
Areas of focus
We all struggle at certain times in our lives or under the right circumstances. Therapy offers a place to slow down, take a breath, and work through what feels too heavy to carry alone. I work with adults, couples, and families across the Central Coast.
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Anxiety & Depression
Finding steadiness when worry or low mood colors everything.
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Relationship Issues
Balancing your own needs with the needs of partners, friends, and colleagues.
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Trauma & PTSD
Healing from abuse, accidents, divorce, and medical diagnoses.
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Stress & Burnout
Relief from bouncing between obligations with no time to breathe.
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Family Dynamics
Recognizing unhealthy patterns and treating the family as a system.
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Illness & Life Transitions
Support through diagnosis, grief, and the seasons that change us.
“Connecting with a supportive therapist can help bridge the gap between suffering and growth.”
Lindsey Rice, LMFT
Getting Started
How it works
Reaching out is often the hardest step. From there, it's simple.
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Reach out
Send a message or book a free 15-minute phone consultation — no pressure, no commitment.
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Connect
We'll talk briefly about what's bringing you in and whether we're a good fit for each other.
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Begin
In our first sessions we'll get to know each other and shape goals that feel right for you.
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Grow
Week by week, we do the work together — building insight, resilience, and lasting change.
The Office
A calm, comfortable space
Sessions take place in a quiet, private office on Grove Street — easy to find, with parking right outside the door.
Contact
Take the first step
I'd be honored to hear from you. Reach out with a question, or schedule a free consultation below.
Send a message
Book a consultation
Free 15-minute phone consultation
Online scheduling is coming soon. In the meantime, the quickest way to reach me:
Call or text (805) 234-2773 Email lindseyricelmft@gmail.com
Office
1150 Grove St.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401