Relationship Center for Change

In-Person and Online Therapy and Coaching, Sonoma County and Beyond

We see you.

 

You’re in the middle of a life or relationship transition, and it feels overwhelming. Maybe your relationship isn’t working the way it used to, you’re carrying stress or anxiety that won’t let up, or you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns despite your best efforts to change. You may be holding things together on the outside while feeling disconnected, uncertain, or exhausted on the inside. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and there is a way forward.

 

What Relationship Center for Change Has to Offer

 

At the Relationship Center for Change, we offer: 

  • In-person counseling and therapy from our office in Petaluma, Sonoma County, California.
  • Online counseling and therapy to those physically residing in California
  • Online coaching worldwide
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Our work addresses the whole person: your emotional world, relationships, nervous system, values, and goals. We help clients slow down, gain clarity, and understand what’s been shaping their experiences, while also building practical tools to move forward with intention.

 

Therapy services (available to California residents) focus on healing, insight, and emotional regulation, helping you process the past, navigate present challenges, and feel more grounded in yourself and your relationships. 

 

Coaching services (available anywhere in the world) offer structured support, accountability, and forward-focused guidance to help you create change, strengthen relationships, and step into the life you want with confidence.

 

It’s time for positive change

 

Clients often come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next and leave feeling calmer, clearer, and more empowered. Over time, many experience healthier relationships, stronger boundaries, improved communication, and a deeper sense of trust in themselves. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You just need a supportive place to start, and we’re here to walk with you.

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Therapy

Therapy at Relationship Center for Change in Sonoma County can help you find clarity, regain confidence, and create healthy relationships with yourself and others. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back, uncover your strengths, and take actionable steps to move forward with purpose and peace of mind.

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Coaching

We offer six, unique coaching programs that are sure to fit your needs and help you meet your goals. Your coach will walk beside you as you gain clarity, build confidence, and take intentional steps toward the life you’ve always wanted.

What People Are Saying About RCC

In-Person and Online Counseling and Life Coaching in California and Beyond

A Note About the Difference Between Therapy and Life Coaching

While both coaching and therapy can offer powerful support for personal growth and transformation, they serve different purposes and follow different guidelines. Therapy focuses on mental health treatment and emotional healing, and by law, the therapists at Relationship Center for Change are only able to provide therapy services to clients located in California. Coaching, on the other hand, is a collaborative, forward-focused process designed to help you set goals, create strategies, and take action—and these services are available to clients anywhere in the world.

Joan Butler, LMFT. Joan provides Coaching and Therapy at Relationship Center for Change in Sonoma County, CA.

Meet Joan M Butler, MA, LMFT, Your Life Mastery Consultant

Maybe you’re thinking: “What is a Life Mastery Consultant, and why would I need one?” As an expert holistic therapist and coach in Petaluma, Joan can help you access the innate knowing and self-trust that’s instilled deep in your soul and unlock it so you can reach your full potential. I’ll help you design a life you love living and give you the tools to make it a reality.

Bob Butler, LCSW, therapist in Sonoma County, California

Meet Bob Butler, LCSW

Bob’s goal is to help you reach your goal! He blends 30 years of professional experience with personal presence grounded in compassion and understanding. Bob utilizes the IFS Internal Family Systems model to help you understand all the parts of yourself so you can move forward with peace and practical tools for the journey.