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Addiction Therapists in California

Connect with a licensed therapist in California who gets what you're going through.

Whether you're navigating a relationship challenge, working through something on your own, or supporting your family through a hard season, finding the right therapist matters. 90 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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90 specialists found in California

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Mary D Walton, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Huntington Beach, California Online + In-person 12 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Aggression And Violence Attachment

So often couples get derailed by a failure to really listen without judgement to each other. I take an approach with couples by helping them become effective listeners as well as effective initiators with the ability to authentically reveal themselves. I focus on

Christine Duquette, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Huntington Beach, California Online + In-person 2 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Attachment Blended Families Codependency Relationships

Couples therapy can be useful to address specific issues in your relationship or even help learn and practice skills to navigate partnership in a more fulfilling way. Whether you just need better tools to enhance your partnership or

Lisa Bahar, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Newport Beach, California In-person 14 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Marriage Infidelity

Lisa Bahar earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.  She is licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed professional clinical counselor and a certified drug and

Dufflyn Lammers, Coach California, ca
Coach
Yountville, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Intimacy Life events

Dufflyn is a Relationship & Recovery Coach, Writer and Speaker. She has extensive experience with addiction and how this can affect all our relationships. She works with women who are struggling with fears of abandonment and/or fears of intimacy. She is

Michele N. Alexander, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Diego, California Online + In-person 8 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Gender & sexual identity Marriage

I believing in collaboration and meeting my client where they are....we work together to effect change.

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Bakersfield, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Anger Management Behavioral Issues

Ken Harlander is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Bakersfield, California, United States. Ken specializes in the counseling of Marital and Premarital, Depression, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT
Los Angeles, California
Specialties: Addiction Anxiety Codependency Depression

Kayren Burke is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT, and is based out of Los Angeles, California, United States. Kayren specializes in the counseling of Addiction, Anxiety, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Grief, Infertility, Marital and Premarital, Parenting,

Counselor , MA, LPCC
Los Angeles, California
Specialties: Addiction Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

April K Adams Edwards is a Counselor , MA, LPCC, and is based out of Los Angeles, California, United States. April specializes in the counseling of Depression, Racial Identity, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Addiction, Anger

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT
San Jose, California
Specialties: Addiction Alcohol Use Career Counseling Coping Skills

Lisa Moulthrop is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT, and is based out of San Jose, California, United States. Lisa specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Depression, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Addiction, Alcohol

Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, PPSC
San Diego, California
Specialties: Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety

Caitlin McCann is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, PPSC, and is based out of San Diego, California, United States. Caitlin specializes in the counseling of Child or Adolescent, Divorce, School Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, CCH, CPLC
North Hollywood, California
Specialties: Addiction Anger Management Codependency Coping Skills

Layla Ashley is a Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, CCH, CPLC, and is based out of North Hollywood, California, United States. Layla specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Bakersfield, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Anger Management Behavioral Issues

Ken Harlander is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Bakersfield, California, United States. Ken specializes in the counseling of Marital and Premarital, Depression, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California In-person 14 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Marriage Infidelity

What do you hope for with your partner? In couples therapy, we improve communication, bridge differences, and promote change.  People come to couples therapy at many stages of relationship: pre-marital counseling; navigating differences in time management

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Sacramento, California
Specialties: Addiction Adoption Anxiety Asperger\'s Syndrome

Dalise Gada is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Sacramento, California, United States. Dalise specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Depression, Women's Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Addiction,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Irvine, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Behavioral Issues

Marisa Lepore is a Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, and is based out of Irvine, California, United States. Marisa specializes in the counseling of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use,

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , AMFT, MS
Riverside, California
Specialties: Addiction Anxiety Coping Skills DUI first time offenders

Josie Anita Guillen-Escobedo is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MS, and is based out of Riverside, California, United States. Josie specializes in the counseling of Anger Management, Domestic Violence, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in

Marriage & Family Therapist , MBA, MA, LMFT
San Carlos, California
Specialties: Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety

Alex Tsai is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MBA, MA, LMFT, and is based out of San Carlos, California, United States. Alex specializes in the counseling of Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW
Carlsbad, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management

Katie Barr is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, and is based out of Carlsbad, California, United States. Katie specializes in the counseling of Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction,

Marriage & Family Therapist , PhD, LMFT
Laguna Beach, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger and Stress Management

Ari Novick is a Marriage & Family Therapist , PhD, LMFT, and is based out of Laguna Beach, California, United States. Ari specializes in the counseling of Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Glendora, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management

Mary Dann-McNamee is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Glendora, California, United States. Mary specializes in the counseling of Grief, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 90 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$146
Most treated specialties
Addiction, Divorce
Average therapist experience
10 years
Session format availability
Online only 19% In-person only 10% Both formats 71%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 56% Male 21% Non-binary/other 23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in California

How are marriage therapists verified in California?

Every marriage therapist listed in California is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in California?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in California. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in California?

Marriage therapists listed in California charge an average of $146 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in California before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in California before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in California?

Yes: 71% of marriage therapists listed in California offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in California will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in California?

Search the directory for California and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in California?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in California without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in California?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in California are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.