Meet Our Team

We provide a safe space where you can build insight and strength through collaborative, compassionate care.

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Monica Blandford

LMFT #146445

Monica is a therapist who believes each person’s path is unique and deserves an individualized, thoughtful approach. She works with children, teens, adults, and families navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, and family conflict.

She holds a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Alaska Pacific University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College. Monica brings a diverse professional background, with experience in human resources, children’s behavioral health, substance use recovery, foster care, and private practice.

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, focused on building a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, honesty, and open communication. Monica tailors her work to each client’s needs, supporting meaningful growth and lasting change.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Ste J, Atascadero CA 93422

Services

Waitlist for New Clients

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Delaney Geiger

AMFT #161279, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford LMFT#146445

Delaney is a therapist who is passionate about helping individuals and families find healing, connection, and growth. She works with children, teens, adults, and families navigating complex trauma, life transitions, and relational challenges.

Her approach is collaborative and supportive, meeting clients where they are while exploring their experiences, relationships, and sense of self within the world around them.

Delaney holds a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Office Location

4132 Katella Ave, Ste 101D, Los Alamitos CA 90720

Services

Accepting New Clients
Virtual/In-Person

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Miguel Padilla Garcia

ACSW# 136352, Supervised by monica blandford LMFT #146445

Miguel is a bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and seniors. He is dedicated to creating a supportive, welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves.

He has experience supporting individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, family conflict, and life transitions. He also works with clients on emotional regulation and coping with difficult life experiences.

Miguel’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs. He draws from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness to help clients build coping skills, improve communication, and manage stress.

He is committed to helping clients feel supported as they work toward meaningful growth and change.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Ste J, Atascadero CA 93422

Services

Accepting New Clients
Virtual/In Person

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Sophie Rose

APCC #22583, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford LMFT#146445

Sophie Hannah Rose is an Associate Therapist who works with children, teens, and adults. She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their healing.

She has experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, emotional distress, relationship challenges, and substance use. Her background includes work in residential, inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings with diverse populations.

Sophie’s approach is collaborative and tailored to each client’s needs. She draws from evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), somatic approaches, and person-centered therapy. She also incorporates mindfulness and grounding techniques to support emotional regulation and build a sense of safety.

She believes therapy is a partnership and is committed to helping clients build resilience, insight, and meaningful change.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Suite J
Atascadero, CA 93422

Services

Accepting New Clients
Virtual/In-Person

How We Can Support You

Evidence-based counseling tailored to your unique needs, creating a safe space for healing and growth.

Anxiety & Depression

Compassionate care to help you navigate overwhelming feelings, find your footing, and restore emotional balance.

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Trauma & Recovery

Safe, paced, and evidence-based approaches to process past experiences and build a resilient, empowered future.

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Relationship Concerns

Strengthening connections, improving communication, and resolving conflicts with partners, friends, or colleagues.

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Parenting Stress

Practical strategies and emotional support for the complex, often exhausting journey of raising children.

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Life Transitions

Guidance through career changes, moves, grief, and other significant life pivots to help you find your new normal.

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Family Dynamics

Navigating complex family systems to foster understanding, set healthier boundaries, and improve relationships.

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Accepted Insurance Plans

For Individual Therapy with Our Clinical Team

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Cen-Cal (Medi-Cal)
  • FCHN
  • Optum
  • Tricare
  • TriWest
  • UnitedHealthcare

Please Note: Copay amounts vary depending on individual insurance plans. If you have questions regarding your specific copay, we kindly encourage you to contact your insurance company directly for clarification.

Insurance Verification

The best way to confirm whether your insurance is accepted is to call the member services number located on the back of your insurance card. Please ask to speak with the mental health or behavioral health department and verify if Yellow Rose Family Therapy is an in-network provider.

Cash Pay Rates

Individual Therapy $180.00 per session
Couples Counseling $150.00 per session

Insurance and Couples Counseling

Yellow Rose Family Therapy is in-network with several insurance plans for individual mental health therapy. However, most insurance companies do not cover couples or marriage counseling. Insurance plans typically require therapy to be medically necessary for the treatment of a diagnosable mental health condition for one identified client. Because couples counseling focuses on the relationship between partners rather than treating a single individual diagnosis, it is generally not eligible for insurance reimbursement. For this reason, couples counseling sessions are typically self-pay.

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A Systemic & Strengths-Based Approach

We don't just treat symptoms; we look at the whole picture. Our practice offers a culturally responsive environment designed to help you build resilience and achieve lasting change.

Evidence-Based Practices

Culturally Responsive Care

Supportive Environment

Insight-Oriented Therapy

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Ready to take the next step? Reach out to schedule your intake appointment with Monica or Delaney.

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