Founder
Michael Harris
MS, LMFT 100204
Michael Harris is a good fit for young adults and adults who want a therapist who shows up with genuine warmth, listens deeply, and helps them work through life’s difficult moments.
Personalized Therapy · Compassionate Care · Serving the Central Coast
Get started with a local therapist you can truly connect with.
We’re a small community-based practice founded and run by Cal Poly Alumni therapists. You can look forward to working with genuine, compassionate therapists that share your connection with the Central Coast.
Our therapists
Get to know us.
Please feel free to explore our profiles or simply send us a message and we’ll help you connect to the right therapist.
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Co-founder
Melissa Campe
MS, LMFT 108234
For clients seeking a compassionate, mindfulness-based style for anxiety, mood, relationships, or confidence.
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Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Spencer Marley
MS, AMFT #154954
Employed and supervised by Michael Harris, LMFT #100204
For couples, parents, and clients ready to name patterns and try something different.
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Associate Clinical Social Worker
Nathan Rubinoff
MS, ASW #137611
Employed and supervised by Michael Harris, LMFT #100204
For teens and clients who want a collaborative, transparent process.
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Therapist
Hans Kulla-Mader
MS, LMFT 162290
For people who want honest, relational therapy that feels human.
Not sure who fits? Tell us a little about what is going on and we will help point you toward the therapist who may be a good match.
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Peer endorsements
What fellow therapists notice about us
Professional peers describe Michael as warm, thoughtful, compassionate, and steady in difficult moments.
Professional peer
“Michael is a trusted colleague that I refer clients to all the time. He has extensive experience and builds rapport with ease. He's great at what he does!”
Professional peer
“Michael is a kind, compassionate, and skilled therapist!”
Professional peer
“Michael's empathy and thoughtfulness shine through in both his personal and professional life. Among the many reasons I would recommend Michael as a therapist are his sharp mind and earnest desire to understand.”
Professional peer
“Michael is a seasoned clinician whose intelligence and curiosity come with a genuine warmth. He comes highly recommended in my book.”
Professional peer
“Michael is an empathetic, caring and knowledgeable therapist. I had the privilege of being part of an existential therapy book study led by Michael Harris and trained with him during my licensure. He is knowledgeable and an excellent communicator.”
Professional peer
“Melissa and I have much experience with being colleagues and co-workers. I have witnessed her genuine empathy and intelligence. She has a warmth about her that clients find inviting. I recommend people to her often and trust that they are in good hands.”
Professional peer
“Highly recommend Melissa! She is a great therapist and makes a positive impact on all her clients.”
Professional peer
“Melissa is a skilled clinician who shows genuine care towards her clients. She is insightful, understanding, and compassionate. I highly recommend her as a therapist.”
Professional peer
“Hans is gentle, kind and has excellent intuition. He always knows how to make clients feel safe and heard.”
Professional peer
“Hans is thoughtful, kind and practical, and I have loved learning from and working with him. I think he's especially good at mixing practical solutions with deep connection, two polarities that make him an excellent therapist.”
Professional peer
“Hans is a wonderful clinician with an incredibly calming presence; his approach is warm and authentic. He works especially well with folks navigating anxiety and depression.”
Professional peer
“I worked with Nathan in homeless services, and I witnessed his warmth and professionalism firsthand. Nathan not only has an exceptional ability to connect with people from various backgrounds, he also creates and runs effective programs and interventions.”
These are professional peer endorsements, not client testimonials.
How we can help
Start with what you need today
Choose the closest fit, or ask us to help you decide.
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Learn moreIndividual Therapy
A one-on-one place to work through anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationships, identity, or a difficult transition.
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Learn moreTeen and Parent Therapy
Support for teens, plus guidance for parents when school pressure, conflict, ADHD, or emotional overwhelm affects home life.
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Learn moreCouples Therapy
When the same arguments keep returning or distance has built up, therapy helps slow the pattern down.
Not sure who fits?
Send a message
We'll help you find the right person.
Finding the right therapist matters more than anything else, and you do not have to figure it out alone. Michael personally reads the messages and calls that come in, and is always glad to help you think through who might be the best fit for what you are going through.
We are a small, independent practice rooted here on the Central Coast. If someone in our practice is not the right match, that is okay: we are well connected locally and are happy to point you toward another trusted therapist. The goal is simply that you land with the right person.
Insurance & CenCal
We accept CenCal — therapy may be covered.
CenCal is the Medi-Cal managed care plan for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. If you are a CenCal member, contact us to ask about therapist availability and how to confirm your coverage.
Locations
Two offices on the Central Coast
We see clients in Avila Beach and San Luis Obispo, with telehealth available across California. Availability differs by therapist and office — reach out and we'll help you find a fit.
Primary office
Avila Beach
6627 Bay Laurel Pl. Bld 5, Avila Beach, CA 93424Free parking is available near the office.
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San Luis Obispo
599 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Ask about availability for this location when you reach out.
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