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Divorce 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. 278 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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278 specialists found in California

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Larry Goodman, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Rancho Mirage, California Online + In-person 28 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Autism

I offer Counseling and Psychotherapy for men and women and specialize in Couples Counseling to improve relationships.

Nancy Ryan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Nancy Ryan

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Fair Oaks, California Online + In-person 14 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues Blended Family

Nancy Ryan is a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist and CEO of Relationship Therapy Center in Roseville, CA and Fair Oaks, CA and online in California. Therapists at RTC help individuals deal with anxiety, depression and self esteem

Tammy Hyland, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Irvine, California Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Blended Families Blended Family

Relationships can be hard, especially when you find yourselves having the same argument over and over, feeling more like roommates than partners, or wondering how you got so far apart. Maybe trust has been broken, communication has become tense, or you’re trying to

Joe Raphael, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Diego, California Online + In-person 12 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Blended Families

We will work together to better understand and resolve the current challenges in your life to give you hope for a more fulfilling and meaningful future in Christ. Some common concerns that my clients share include dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep

Anne Parkford, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Barbara, California Online + In-person 28 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Parenting Relationship Issues Separation

Hi and welcome.  I specialize in treating couples, and have been doing this work for over 25 years.  It's been a passion of mine to help couples get clarity around their problems and issues, and move forward to make real changes in the relationsip.

Vicki Botnick, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Tarzana, California
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Communication Divorce

Vicki is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety treatment, adolescent therapy, and couples counseling. She believes in strengthening relationships through understanding each other’s backgrounds, learning how to turn to

Thomas Albers, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
Diamond Bar, California In-person 35 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Communication Coping Skills

Making a difficult Decision is often stressful and can produce strong emotional reactions. You may rationally know the right answer but cannot follow through in actions. You may even act in a manner that is contradictive to "the right answer" or

Nicole Braswell, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Long Beach, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment

Nicole Braswell, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. Nicole is highly experienced, providing virtual therapy and counseling services for over a decade. With a curious and compassionate approach, she specializes in helping adults, and parents overcome challenges in their

Dr. Marissa Tunis, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
Los Angeles, California Online
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Marissa Tunis is a California and New York State licensed psychologist, specializing in treating chronic relationship difficulties.  Dr. Tunis works with individuals, couples and families to address maladaptive relational patterns, communication deficits,

Israel ''Rulik'' Perla, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Berkeley, California Online + In-person 26 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Life events

Israel 'Rulik' Perla brings to the therapy relationship a soulful dimension and a wealth of diverse life experiences that enables him to meet you where you are with a profound depth of being.

Erin Addams, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oceano, California Online 12 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Attachment

With over 10 years of experience in mental health, Erin is dedicated to providing compassionate and insightful therapy to individuals, couples, and families. As a graduate of University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Erin combines evidence-based practices with a deeply

Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder

Tired of not feeling heard? Ready for better communication with your spouse?  When was the last time you had sex with your partner?!? The number one reason most couples seek therapy is for better communication skills which often translates into better sex with

Karen Rippy, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, California Online + In-person 25 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Aging Therapy Alcohol Abuse Anxiety

I have over 30 years of experience serving and couples and families and their relationship challenges. Additional training in marriages and relationships on the brink, addictions, family and divorce issues including co-parenting.  My approach is flexible,

Laure Saint Georges Chaumet, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Adoption Anxiety Behavioral Issues

My name is Laure Saint Georges Chaumet and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Nevada. Since graduating from my Master's Program in 2013, I spent the last 7 years practicing in California and Nevada working closely with adults

Avni Panchal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Oakland, California Online + In-person 2 years experience
Specialties: Adoption Anxiety Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching

All relationships face challenges but how we move through those challenges determine whether we have healthy relationships. Whether you live together, dating, recently got married or have been married for years, it is important to seek professional help in working

Ken Ribotsky, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Anger Management

I work with couples of all ages and genders.  ​ Sometimes couples feel disconnected and don't know how to talk about it with each other. Many struggle to communicate effectively with each other, while others are struggling

Leonard Szymczak, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Laguna Niguel, California Online + In-person 40 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Depression Divorce

For the past 40 years, I have worked both in Australia and America, as a psychotherapist, educator, and writer. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program at the Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, Australia, and later worked with the Family Institute at

Manny Romero, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Clemente, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Career Counseling Codependency Relationships

The focus of my practice is to help men gain the necessary skill sets to overcome social and emotional challenges so they can thrive in their relationships!    I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.   

Michele Marie Stamper, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Costa Mesa, California Online + In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Family Codependency Relationships Communication

Connection is so important in our relationships and we need connection to others as human beings to help us thrive and be our best selves.  Sometimes our wounds get in the way of that connection to others and we build defenses to protect ourselves from

Coral Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 2 years, 4 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Divorce Marital and Premarital Parenting

WORK+COVID+ISOLATION=STRESS. Being the glue that holds everyone else together. Trying to hang onto routine while adjusting to the new abnormal. Trying to convince yourself you’re okay. Toughen up. Hang on. Pressure. Anxiety just thinking about tomorrow. Hiding the

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 278 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$177
Most treated specialties
Divorce, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
16 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 $177 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.