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Depression 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. 271 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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271 specialists found in California

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Nancy Gordon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca

Nancy Gordon

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Diego, California Online 42 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Breakup Chronic Illness Chronic Pain

As a loss and transformational grief expert, I help clients navigate the journey of loss and help them heal the grief that follows, so that they can transform loss into love and grief into growth, and the loss is then honored by the transformation it has inspired. I use

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Michael Kelley, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Michael Kelley, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Irvine, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Addiction ADHD Anger Management Anxiety

I specialize in couples counseling to increase intimacy and relational awareness by addressing repeating core issues and communication problems to help partnerships and marriages evolve by getting unstuck, realigned, and reconnected. As a \\\\"husband

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Liz Walker, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca

Liz Walker

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California Online 4 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression

I understand trauma, the difficulties faced by us all when we try to learn past our intergenerational patterns that effect our relationships. I am here for couples want to be better their relationships. This includes partners having difficulties

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Ryan Buchmann, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Ryan Buchmann, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Diego, California Online 10 years, 10 months experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Career Counseling Christian Counseling

Licensed psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of mood disorders, like anxiety and depression, as well as substance use recovery. Also trained in Christian and pastoral counseling, spirituality, and mindfulness practice. Learn how you can bring peace into your

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Rick McCarthy, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Rick McCarthy, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Clemente, California
Specialties: ADHD Career Counseling Coping Skills Depression

Rick McCarthy is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MFT, CCTP, and is based out of Long Beach, California, United States. Rick specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

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Caitlin Mikulicich, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, AMFT California, ca

Caitlin Mikulicich

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, AMFT
Encinitas, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Anger Management Anxiety

I use evidence-based modalities such as EFT and Gottman to help couples heal from their past and grow together and as individuals. A major focus is identifying dysfunctional patterns of relating and communication and finding healthier ways to communicate and get needs

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Harp Gill, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca

Harp Gill

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California 5 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma ADHD Aggression And Violence

I believe everyone has a story. I believe therapy is a safe place to come and deeply explore that story. We all get stuck from time to time in patterns of unhealthy thinking, behaving, and relating, and sometimes we need help changing those patterns. Therapy works in

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Bethany Sala, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Bethany Sala, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California 7 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Communication Dating Coaching

I offer a holistic treatment approach based on my training in yoga, meditation, attachment theory, somatic experiencing, and Jungian psychology. I have engaged in a year-long training at the San Francisco Jungian Institute. I have also completed the

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Stefani Largent, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Stefani Largent, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Menlo Park, California
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Divorce

Stefani Largent is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Menlo Park, California, United States. Stefani specializes in the counseling of Women's Issues, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

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Christy Garcia, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Christy Garcia, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Chula Vista, California Online + In-person 10 years, 8 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Family Conflict General marriage

Despite being a warm, loving person, you've been struggling in your relationships and often feel misunderstood. Your communication is hit or miss, or worse, you're not quite sure how to communicate and avoid confrontation and conflict. You long for a healthy

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Linda M Sherman, Coach California, ca

Linda M Sherman

Coach
Acampo, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Coping Skills Cyclothymia Depression Divorce

My primary goal is serving people like you. I use a technique called Aversion therapy to get you up and running faster than traditional psychotherapy.\nMy ideal client is you, who wants a fullfilled and fuller life. A life that is purposeful, connected and joyful before

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Madeleine Foster, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca

Madeleine Foster

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Santa Barbara, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Marital and Premarital

Hi, I'm Madeleine. I help families and couples find relief. In sessions, we will explore experiences, thoughts, and feelings, to get to a place of understanding.

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Bay Area CBT Center, Psychologist California, ca

Bay Area CBT Center

Psychologist
San Francisco, California 10 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Abuse & Trauma Agoraphobia

We are a group psychotherapy practice oh highly trained therapists who specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We offer indvidual therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and online courses. 

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Marcelle Craig, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Marcelle Craig, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Hayward, California Online 15 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Family Conflict Gender & sexual identity

You don't have to bully yourself or others to a better life. Trust, empathy and accountability will go a long way to getting you connected to yourself, your future, and in your relationships! I am a Black female California and Texas therapist trained in EMDR,

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Kari Del Real , Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Kari Del Real, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Campbell, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Depression Divorce

Kari Del Real is a licensed marriage and faacmily therapist in Campbell, CA. Kari offers therapy in Campbell and online to anyone living in California. Kari specializes in working with couples and adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, and addictions.

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Cheyla Bellamy, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Cheyla Bellamy, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Torrance, California Online + In-person 16 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Cheyla is a skilled and compassionate Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, with a deep passion for helping individuals achieve their optimal mental and emotional well-being. With her extensive experience and expertise, Cheyla created Gemas Psychotherapy and Counseling

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Regina Walsvig, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Regina Walsvig, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 11 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Autism

Helping you achieve a balanced sense of well-being is my primary goal as a therapist. No matter what you might be concerned about that brings you to this search, I am interested in helping you gain, not only relief, but also the tools needed for your future beyond

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Dr. Randi Fredricks,, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Dr. Randi Fredricks,, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online + In-person 17 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Anxiety Depression Relationship Issues

I’m grateful to be a psychotherapist because I enjoy helping people. It’s so rewarding to see people break free of problems that have been weighing them and preventing them from being happy. My hope for my clients is that they can enjoy what they do for a

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 271 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$138
Most treated specialties
Depression, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
12 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%

Browse Depression Therapists by City in California

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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 $138 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.