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Monique Sigler, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#82989)
President and Founder, Swell Therapy & Wellness
With 17+ years in mental health and wellness, Monique serves the Central Coast community with both holistic and traditional therapeutic offerings to meet you where you are in life.
A deeply compassionate therapist, Monique’s practice serves youth and adults across all phases of life with a special focus on women’s mental health.
Therapeutic Approach & Experience
Monique’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, integrative, and generous. Rooted in culturally sensitive and evidence based practices, Monique is an experienced trauma therapist and yoga instructor who understands the connection between your emotions, thoughts, and body sensations to reveal how they impact your mental and emotional health. Her holistic approach blends mind-body techniques with traditional psychotherapy to bring more balance and peace into your everyday life.
Together, you'll develop a deeper connection with yourself and learn alternative ways of thinking with a focus on mindfulness and self-compassion.
A certified maternal and perinatal mental health therapist, Monique would be honored to support you throughout your pregnancy, transition to motherhood, and postpartum journey.
Not a parent? She's here to support women and teens across all phases of life.
As a Clinical supervisor and therapist, Monique leads a team of skilled and supportive therapists who will help you safely navigate your wellness journey. Her clinical experience also includes social work with foster youth and adoptive families. Beyond leading a team of dedicated therapists, you’ll find Monique teaching Psychology & Child Development students at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.
Monique received her bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Davis and went onto pursue a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Santa Barbara.
B.S. Psychology
University of California, Davis
M.A. Clinical Psychology
Antioch University, Santa Barbara
Education
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certified Maternal + Perinatal Mental Health-Postpartum Support International
Certified Practitioner, Emotional Freedom Technique
Trained Foundations of Yoga for Mental Health-Yoga .Psyche .Soul
Lecturer, Psychology & Child Development Department,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Central Coast CAMFT- Board member (2020-2023)
Clinical Supervisor and Wrap Social Worker, Family Care
Network, Inc. (2005-2017)
Proven Experience & Specialty Expertise
In her free time Monique, enjoys hiking Avila Ridge & Pismo preserve and gardening, along with practicing yoga and surfing up and down the Central Coast.
Monique holds a deep respect and love for nature and enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband, CJ, and two Australian shepherds, Ginger and Maverick.
Experiencing new adventures is important to Monique along with travel, cooking, and exercising creativity.
Clarissa Kugler, LMFT
LMFT #133748
Clarissa was born and raised on California’s central coast and feels privileged to serve the community of San Luis Obispo County. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clarissa is committed to providing compassionate and empathetic care to support her client's journeys towards a greater sense of inner peace, happiness, and balance despite life's challenges.
Clarissa's experience includes working with individuals of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, coping with stress from work or school, relationship issues, life transitions, and grief and loss
Clarissa's approach to therapy includes a client centered style, focused on creating a safe, collaborative, and nurturing environment that allows for vulnerability and supports emotional healing. Clarissa is skilled in utilizing a variety of evidenced based practices including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness.
Clarissa graduated CalPoly SLO with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and later completed her master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling in San Diego.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, hiking with her dogs, cooking, and horseback riding.
Serena Andrews, AMFT
AMFT #117037 APCC #7114
A generous San Luis Obispo-based therapist, Serena is deeply dedicated to helping clients navigate change, discover more balance, and care for their mental and emotional well-being .
Whether you’re facing a recent shift, past trauma, grief or loss, Serena provides a supportive environment for emotional healing . Expect to be equipped with the self-care resources you need to benefit your long-term health and happiness.
Serena’s supportive approach to therapy centers on strengths, personality, and background with the goal of cultivating inner peace . If you’re seeking a guide to help you identify clear goals and develop pathways to emotional freedom, you found an ideal partner.
Serena values quality time with her husband, family, friends,
and pets. Grateful for all our Central Coast has to offer, when she’s
not working alongside clients you’ll find Serena soaking up the sun.
Serena has been trained in Maternal Mental Health and would be honored to support you throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey .
She’s also especially equipped to serve those living with cancer along with their caregivers and family members .
If you’re an adolescent or adult experiencing grief, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, illness, trauma or loss, know that Serena is here for you.