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Hi there! I’m Emily Fiedtkou, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #151943). I’m passionate about relationships and helping people get on the same page, feel more aligned, and create a partnership that feels supportive instead of stuck. I believe relationships thrive when there’s space for both individuality and togetherness, sparks and emotional safety.
My style is easygoing but purposeful. Therapy with me isn’t a one-size-fits-all purpose- it’s direct, collaborative, and tailored to what matters most to you. We’ll cut through the generic advice and get to the heart of what’s happening so you can feel more confident, connected and at ease in your relationship.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me experimenting with recipes from The New York Times, exploring the outdoors with my husband and our mini Bernedoodles, or getting in some practice on the tennis court.
Based in Santa Barbara, available virtually throughout California
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Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
Bachelors Degree in Psychology with minor in Applied Psychology 2014
Pacifica Graduate Institute
Masters in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology 2022
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Trainings
40 Hour DBT Therapist onboarding through Choices Counseling and Skills Center with Patricia Gieselman, 2024
Dialectial Behavior Therapy Skills: Introduction with Nick L. Salsman, PhD, ABPP
UCLA Mindful Awareness Practices for Daily Living
At the Crossroads of Trauma Therapy: Integrating EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Attachment Repair and Parts Work with Rachel Walker LMFT, 2022
Adult ADHD: Helping Clients Thrive with Dr. Christina Noble, 2023
Gottman Level one and level two, completed 2024
Emotionally Focused Therapy Training, 2025
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Background
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training, 2013
Gentle Yoga Continuing Education, 2020