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

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Monica Blandford

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (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

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #161279, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford

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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Vanessa Vazquez-Jones

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #160397, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford

Vanessa Vazquez-Jones, AMFT, is a compassionate and dedicated mental health professional who works with clients of all ages — children, adolescents, adults, and families. Grounded in trauma-informed care, Vanessa brings several years of experience supporting individuals through complex behavioral and emotional challenges, with particular depth in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and helping clients build the emotional regulation skills needed to feel safe and steady.

Vanessa earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Sonoma State University. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, she brings strong skills in therapeutic communication, clinical documentation, treatment team collaboration, and culturally responsive care.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Suite J
Atascadero, CA 93422

Services

Waitlist for New Clients
Virtual/In-Person

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Jess Moody

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #160350, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford

Jess Moody is an Associate Therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to navigate life's challenges.

Jess earned her Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara in 2025. Her six years of experience in the mental health field have shaped her into a thoughtful, trauma-informed clinician dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, develop coping skills, and strengthen their relationships.

Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs. Jess draws from trauma-informed, person-centered, and evidence-based practices to support clients in gaining insight, developing healthy coping strategies, and working toward meaningful change.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Suite J
Atascadero, CA 93422

Services

Accepting New Clients
Virtual/In-Person

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Michele Markel Connors

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) #21096, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford

Michele Connors, APCC, is a collaborative and compassionate therapist who especially enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family concerns, neurodivergence, and significant life transitions. She values working with people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing affirming, culturally responsive care.

Grounded in a humanistic and person-centered approach, Michele draws from DBT, CBT, motivational interviewing, IFS-informed interventions, sand tray, and expressive arts, adapting therapy to each client's developmental level, strengths, culture, and individual needs.

Michele earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Townsend Institute at Concordia University and also holds a Master of Science in Teaching with a focus on secondary education from Fordham University.

Office Location

4555 El Camino Real, Suite J
Atascadero, CA 93422

Services

Waitlist for New Clients
Virtual/In-Person

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Jess Myers

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) #155232, SUPERVISED BY Monica Blandford

Jess Myers is a therapist who brings warmth, playfulness, and creativity to her work with clients. She works with adults, couples, and teens who are wanting to live a richer and less restricted life navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma. Jess cultivates an environment for healing by building trust and connection. She aims to support people in taking risks toward a life that feels more aligned and authentic. 

Jess earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate University in Carpinteria, CA and a Bachelor's degree in Women & Gender Studies from CSUDH. 

Jess utilizes an integrative approach pulling from many different frameworks including psychodynamic, relational, and depth work. She works to illuminate the unconscious patterns and themes that keep clients feeling stuck. As a queer identifying therapist, she welcomes anyone in the LGBTQ+ community and outside of it. 

Office Location

Virtual/Online

Services

Accepting New Clients
Virtual/Telehealth

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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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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Accepted Insurance Plans

For Individual Therapy with Our Clinical Team

  • Aetna
  • Adventist Health
  • Anthem/Blue Cross
  • 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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Therapy Services for Teens and Adults

Providing compassionate, individualized care to support your mental health journey. We offer flexible options to meet you where you are.

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In-Person Sessions

  • Atascadero, CA San Luis Obispo County
  • Los Alamitos, CA Orange County

Virtual Therapy

Access quality care from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Our secure virtual sessions provide the same level of dedicated support as our in-person visits.

Flexible Availability

We know life gets busy, which is why our clinicians offer appointments 6 days a week, including both daytime and evening hours, to help you find a time that works for you.

Ready to take the next step?

Book your appointment online or reach out to our intake team at intake@yellowrosefamilytherapy.com with any questions.