True Stance Family Counseling | Petaluma, CA

Transforming Lives Through Connection

In-person therapy in Petaluma. Serving Novato, Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Rohnert Park, Sonoma, and Napa with online therapy sessions across California.
Specializing in relationship and couples therapy.

Experienced therapists

In-person & virtual appointments

Superbill provided

Are you tired of arguments, stand-offs, or the silent treatment in your relationship?

Losing that vital connection with your partner can take away your happiness and break your heart, leaving you stuck in feelings of loneliness, hurt, and sadness.

True Stance Family Counseling will put you on a path to happier relationships—even if your partner isn't sure that they are ready to make a change.

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We see individuals and couples who...

At True Stance Family Counseling, we help you overcome obstacles, resolve relationship conflicts, and navigate life with confidence and clarity.

True Stance Family Counseling Petaluma

Our Therapy Services

At True Stance Family Counseling, we believe therapy should provide a safe, supportive environment for clients to heal and grow. We aim to empower them with the tools and insights needed to overcome challenges and enhance their well-being and relationships.
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Couples Therapy

We help couples learn to communicate with each other in a more loving way, creating safety and connection.

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Individual Therapy

We help people find solutions and navigate challenges in their daily lives and relationships, enabling them to live with greater ease.

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Teen Therapy (13+)

We help teens deal with the challenges of friendships, life transitions, school stressors, and emotional regulation.

True Stance Family Counseling Petaluma

Areas We Support

We specialize in relationships, recognizing that many problems stem from interpersonal issues. Our therapists can help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger connections, enhancing your overall well-being.

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Reconnect with yourself & your loved ones.

We offer a complimentary 10-minute Relationship Assessment to explore what’s going on in your relationship and ways we can help you.

Therapy In Petaluma & Across California

Why Work With True Stance Family Counseling

We believe any situation can be turned around and made better.

Sometimes clients come in feeling hopeless or unsure of how to move forward. Often, they’re in so much pain that it’s hard to focus on progress. We help you discover inner strengths you didn’t know you had, fostering happier and healthier relationships with loved ones, family, friends, and colleagues. We assist in managing worries, anxieties, and other challenging emotions, providing the support you need to navigate tough times.

Life can present significant and painful obstacles. When you’re struggling with a difficult relationship or life challenge, talking to someone who offers empathy, understanding, and practical help can be invaluable. We aim to support you through these challenging times, helping you thrive, find enjoyment, and achieve your goals.

With over 26 years of experience, we offer compassionate, insightful therapy tailored to your needs. We walk with you toward your desired goals, using empathy, compassion, and experience to help you achieve the results you seek. Our practice is built on the philosophy of helping others achieve fulfillment and happiness.

With the right help, you can find more satisfaction, communicate better with those around you, and create a more fulfilling life.

Don Wallach

Founder, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

For 20+ years, I have been helping struggling couples who long for love, find each other again, in a happier and more connected relationship.

True Stance Family Counseling offers:

Results

Clients often come in feeling hopeless or unsure of how to move forward. Our therapists listen, provide support around the pain, and help you take steps forward.

Experience

Our therapists, trained in graduate school and as licensed professionals, help clients get results and improve relationships. They guide you with professional and compassionate care.

Compassion

Life is challenging. Our therapists listen carefully and provide support when you’re feeling stuck or in emotional pain, helping you make your life work better.

As you learn to be yourself authentically in every area of your life, you can find your true stance.

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Our Approach

How Our Therapy Works

We get to know you

In our first session, we sit down with both of you to understand your unique relationship dynamics, concerns, and goals. This helps us get a clear picture of where you are and what you hope to achieve.

We develop a plan

After our initial assessment, we craft a personalized therapy plan just for you. This plan is tailored to address your specific needs and objectives, ensuring that we focus on what matters most to your relationship.

We work with you

Through regular sessions, we guide and support you as you work through the plan. We’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you implement strategies to improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen your connection.

We focus on understanding your unique challenges and goals, offering tailored, results-based therapy that empowers you to achieve lasting positive changes in your life and relationships.

True Stance Family Counseling Petaluma

Frequently Asked Questions

We strive to provide exceptional care while respecting the time of both our clients and therapists. If you would like to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please provide 48 hours notice. You can contact your therapist directly or call us. Appointments that are cancelled with less than 48 hours notice, will be subject to the full session fee. We understand that life can throw curveballs, and we’re willing to review individual cases where the fee might be waived.

We do not accept any insurance payments directly or manage insurance payments. Depending upon your insurance carrier and coverage, PPO out-of-network reimbursement for sessions may be available. You would be charged at our usual rate, then your therapist will provide you with a monthly summary of services (“Superbill”) that you can submit to your insurance company. You are responsible for all fees, whether or not insurance reimbursement is available.

The standard fee for a 55 minute session is $220. For couples therapy, the option of a 1.5 hour session is available for $330.

We would decide on our role for you—either we would be your couples therapist or your individual therapist. Once we have chosen that, we will refer you to another therapist for the other type of therapy. We do not recommend having the same therapist for both individual and couples work.

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How To Get Started

True Stance Family Counseling offers in-person counseling from our Petaluma location or online from anywhere in California.

You can book a free 10-minute phone consultation by calling us or submitting a message. We will schedule you for an appointment. Ready to get started? You can also book directly online using the button below.

(707) 583-2305

222 Weller Street #205, Petaluma, CA 94952

Therapy in Petaluma & Online across california

True Stance Family Counseling

From disconnection to deep connection