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Behavioral Issues Therapists in California

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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. 122 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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122 specialists found in California

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Marriage & Family Therapist , EdD, MS, LMFT
Fullerton, California
Specialties: Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Myung J Choi is a Marriage & Family Therapist , EdD, MS, LMFT, and is based out of Fullerton, California, United States. Myung specializes in the counseling of Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, MFT
Thousand Oaks, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder

Johanna Jones is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, MFT, and is based out of Thousand Oaks, California, United States. Johanna specializes in the counseling of Parenting, Depression, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Berkeley, California
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Coping Skills

Cathy Carr is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Berkeley, California, United States. Cathy specializes in the counseling of Child or Adolescent, Parenting, Family Conflict, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anger

Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW
Fairfield, California
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Dual Diagnosis Grief

Matthew Decker is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, and is based out of Fairfield, California, United States. Matthew specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Behavioral Issues,

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,

Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, RPT-S
Norwalk, California
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Coping Skills Family Conflict

Juana Beltran is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, RPT-S, and is based out of Norwalk, California, United States. Juana specializes in the counseling of Adoption, Child or Adolescent, Women's Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety

Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW
Vacaville, California
Specialties: ADHD Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety

Kathryn R Denham is a Clinical Social Work/Therapist , LCSW, and is based out of Vacaville, California, United States. Kathryn specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Addiction, Spirituality, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MEd, MA, AMFT
Santa Barbara, California
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Chronic Pain

Lindsay Lookingbill is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MEd, MA, AMFT, and is based out of Santa Barbara, California, United States. Lindsay specializes in the counseling of Chronic Illness, Life Transitions, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach
Citrus Heights, California
Specialties: Alcohol Use Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Ralph E Rast is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, CHT, Coach, and is based out of Citrus Heights, California, United States. Ralph specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Addiction, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Rancho Cordova, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Adoption Alcohol Use

Jennifer A Alexander is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Rancho Cordova, California, United States. Jennifer specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Santa Cruz, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Anger Management Anxiety

Erik Kaul is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Santa Cruz, California, United States. Erik specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Mood Disorders, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, ATR
Palo Alto, California
Specialties: ADHD Anger Management Autism Behavioral Issues

Nazanin Khatami is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, ATR, and is based out of Palo Alto, California, United States. Nazanin specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
La Mesa, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management

Karina Desai is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, and is based out of La Mesa, California, United States. Karina specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

Marriage & Family Therapist , JD, MA, LMFT
Encino, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anxiety

Kathryn Ann Vaclavik is a Marriage & Family Therapist , JD, MA, LMFT, and is based out of Encino, California, United States. Kathryn specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT
South Pasadena, California
Specialties: ADHD Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Chronic Illness

Mila Renken is a Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, and is based out of South Pasadena, California, United States. Mila specializes in the counseling of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Behavioral Issues

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MS, AMFT
Hermosa Beach, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Anger Management Asperger\'s Syndrome

Christine McLarty is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MS, AMFT, and is based out of Hermosa Beach, California, United States. Christine specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT
Campbell, California
Specialties: Anger Management Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Depression

Zohreh Gharaati is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT, and is based out of Campbell, California, United States. Zohreh specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Parenting, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anger Management,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Brea, California
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Chronic Pain

Theresa Cornelius is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Brea, California, United States. Theresa specializes in the counseling of Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety,

Marriage & Family Therapist , MFT
Ojai, California
Specialties: ADHD Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Coping Skills

Patricia Teague Anderson is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MFT, and is based out of Ojai, California, United States. Patricia specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Parenting, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

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 122 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
Most treated specialties
Behavioral Issues, Self Esteem
Average therapist experience
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?

Session costs among marriage therapists listed in California vary 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.