Mike Arteaga, AMFT, Bilingual Therapist

Meet Mike Arteaga

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Rekindle Connection, Revive Love, & Grow Together

Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in endless cycles of arguments, or struggling to reignite the spark in your relationship?

Relationships are challenging, but they can be the most rewarding part of our lives with the right tools and support. I specialize in helping couples navigate relationship challenges, improve communication, and rebuild trust to foster deeper connection and intimacy.

Whether you're grappling with conflicts, recovering from infidelity, dealing with parenting stress, or simply seeking to strengthen your bond, I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where both partners feel heard and understood.

My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method, tailored to your unique needs and relationship dynamics. I will help you build the skills to rebuild your relationship from a solid foundation.

Qualifications and Training

What You’ll Gain from Working with Mike

  • Improved Communication Skills: Learn tools to express your feelings and needs effectively while truly hearing and understanding your partner.

  • Conflict Resolution Strategies: Discover healthier ways to manage disagreements and break out of destructive cycles.

  • Rebuilt Trust and Intimacy: Heal wounds caused by betrayal, disconnection, or past hurts, and strengthen emotional and physical intimacy.

  • Customized Support: Receive a tailored approach based on proven techniques, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method.

  • Increased Emotional Connection: Reignite the bond that brought you together and foster deeper empathy and understanding.

  • Clarity and Direction: Gain insight into your relationship dynamics and work together to set goals for a more fulfilling partnership.

  • Practical Tools for Everyday Life: Leave each session with actionable skills to improve your relationship outside of therapy.

  • Safe, Nonjudgmental Environment: Experience therapy as a space where both partners feel respected, valued, and supported.

Who Benefits from Working with Mike?

  • Couples Seeking to Enhance Intimacy: Mike assists couples in rediscovering emotional and physical closeness, addressing challenges related to intimacy and sexual connection.

  • Individuals Experiencing Performance Anxiety: Mike provides targeted strategies to help individuals, including athletes and high-achievers, manage performance-related stress and anxiety, enabling them to perform at their best.

  • Spanish-Speaking Clients: As a bilingual therapist, Mike offers therapy sessions in Spanish, ensuring culturally sensitive support for the Latinx community.

  • New Fathers Navigating Parenthood: Mike offers compassionate guidance to new fathers, helping them manage the challenges of fatherhood, including balancing life demands and family dynamics.

  • Individuals Facing Life Transitions: Mike supports clients through various life changes, providing tools to manage anxiety, improve coping strategies, and foster personal growth.

Mike’s Services

Mike offers a range of therapeutic options to meet the diverse needs of his clients:

  • Performance Coaching: Ideal for athletes and high-achievers seeking to overcome mental blocks and improve their focus.

  • Couples Counseling for Intimacy & Sexual Connection: Helping couples navigate and enhance their emotional and physical closeness.

  • Individual Therapy: Tailored support for managing anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth.

  • Family Therapy: Focused on improving communication and resolving conflicts within family units

Insurance and Payment Options

  • Insurance Accepted: Cigna, Carelon (Medi-Cal), Optum (United HealthCare) & Aetna Insurances

  • Sliding Scale: Available for limited spots to ensure accessible care for those in need.

Contact Information

Phone: (805) 301-9681
Email: mike@rootedharmonycounseling.com
Location: 107 N. Reino Rd. #1037, Newbury Park, CA 91320