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

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46 specialists found in Malibu Area

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Devorah Rodgers, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 18 years experience
11.5 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Life Coaching

I’m a licensed psychotherapist and life coach in Los Angeles, California. Psychotherapy has always been a passion of mine, and going back to school confirmed for me that this is my life’s work. In addition to using Dialectical Behavior

Becky Belinsky, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
12.3 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression Eating Disorders

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#115087) in private practice in Santa Monica, CA. I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with various issues such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I work with couples from

Jon Sorensen, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
12.3 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression

I use a combination of relational/talk therapy with somatic therapy. What that means is we will discuss different ways of talking to and relating to one another, but I have found that without working with our nervous systems, some triggers and responses will

Briana Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person
12.5 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Depression LGBTQ+

First steps towards healing. You made it! Finding the right therapist can be a difficult choice, yet this choice is the first step towards healing. Life, at times, gets challenging and it's at the these moments we typically seek guidance for change. Yet,

Josie Kelly, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 40 years experience
12.5 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Life events

Life revolves around relationships, and the most important relationship is the one we have with ourself. We must balance and integrate our own self, emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually, in order to improve our other relationships. I have

Nicole David, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Diego, California Online 1 year experience
12.6 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Avoidant Personality Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

When did your relationship get complicated? Can you not get over that one fight? Do you feel like you are walking on egg shells when your partner is around? Do you feel alone in your relationship? What does a healthy relationship even look like? You want to make this

Marlene Josephs, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California In-person 24 years experience
12.8 miles away from Malibu

I use a combination of CBT, Family Systems, and Psychodynamic theories with an emphasis on communication skills inclucing assertion training, conflict resolution and mindful awareness of self and partner. 

Andrea Brandt, Psychotherapist Malibu, ca
Psychotherapist
12.9 miles away from Malibu

Dr. Andrea Brandt is a marriage and family therapist located in Santa Monica California. Andrea brings over 35 years of clinical experience to the role of individual family therapist, couples counseling, group therapy and anger management classes.

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Tying the Knot After 50 - 5 Steps to Follow

Tying the Knot After 50 - 5 Steps to Follow

When you were younger the traditional path of dating was straightforward fall in love, get married, have ...
Dr. Debra Mandel, Psychologist Malibu, ca
Psychologist
13.4 miles away from Malibu

Dr Debra Mandel, aka "The Love Warrior," is a nationally renowned psychologist, author, and TV/Radio personality with twenty-plus years experience. Combining wit, wisdom and compassion, Dr Debra has helped millions of people overcome their woes and learn to thrive!

Articles By Dr. Debra Mandel

From Passive-Aggressive to Honest-Expressive: 5 Tips to Transform Your Communication Style in Marriage

From Passive-Aggressive to Honest-Expressive: 5 Tips to Transform Your Communication Style in Marriage

Do you find it challenging to express your needs, wants, expectations, disappointments, etc., directly ...
Stacy Hajarian, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Yucaipa, California 7 years experience
13.4 miles away from Malibu

Are you facing challenges with your relationships, career, or feel overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, depression, grief or life in general? Are you having an identify crisis, getting stuck in the past, repeating old patterns or pre-occupied with the future? I

Ginny Jones, Coach Malibu, ca
Coach
Santa Monica, California Online 15 years, 3 months experience
13.6 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Parenting

Ginny Jones is a Parent Coach who helps parents who have kids with eating disorders. She has +15 years of coaching experience and is an expert in helping parents navigate eating disorder recovery and other difficult parenting situations. In 2016, Ginny founded

Lisa Tahir, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Malibu, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 19 years experience
14.1 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Gender & sexual identity Life events Mental conditions

I approach marriage counseling and coaching from where you are. I think couples have reoccurring issues that orbit a central issue of "not being heard" for example, or "not feeling respected"... I want to develop new communication patterns with the couples that I

Rita Cooney Hart , Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Venice, California Online + In-person 33 years, 10 months experience
14.5 miles away from Malibu

Trained in Family Therapy at USC and mentored by Dr. David Viscott for the first 1o years of my career, my work is based on the clinical model of brief psychotherapy. I encourage recording sessions on cell phone audio apps because my belief is

Will Michelson, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
14.8 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Anxiety Christian Counseling Communication Control

Welcome to Embark Therapy! I founded Embark Therapy to empower you to move beyond your symptoms, foster deep self-awareness, and enhance your connection with those around you. Embark Therapy was launched with a vision to guide you toward profound self-insight, navigate

Shana Bujake , Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
14.8 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Depression Life events

As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I provide a compassionate and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their experiences and work toward healing and personal growth. My approach is trauma-informed, focusing on helping clients navigate challenges such

Dr. Rossana Sida, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
14.8 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Divorce Gender & sexual identity General marriage

Dr. Rossana Sida, PsyD, LMFT, is a highly skilled and compassionate sex and relationship therapist dedicated to helping individuals and couples build loving, sexually healthy relationships. She brings a personalized approach to therapy, tailoring creative and practical

Articles By Dr. Rossana Sida

Making Sex a Priority in Your Marriage

Making Sex a Priority in Your Marriage

Put your sex life on the top of your to do list and experience a rekindling of passion and connection ...
KHara McKinney, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
14.8 miles away from Malibu

K'Hara is an LMFT and works with families and individuals in addressing their intimacy issues related to sexuality. She began writing about issues that couples face throughout their relationship. K’Hara has worked with adolescents who have dealt with sexual

Juli Ann Juteau, Marriage & Family Therapist Malibu, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
14.8 miles away from Malibu
Specialties: Anxiety Creative Blocks Depression General marriage

Couple's therapy is a safe non-judgemental space where each partner can be truly seen and heard. Using the basic principles of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, I encourage partners to take a deep look at building empathy for themselves and each other. With

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Therapy in Malibu: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Malibu right now, based on 46 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$184
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Depression
Average therapist experience
15 years
Session format availability
Online only 15% In-person only 4% Both formats 81%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 52% Male 20% Non-binary/other 28%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Malibu

How are marriage therapists verified in Malibu?

Every marriage therapist listed in Malibu 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 Malibu?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Malibu. 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 Malibu?

Marriage therapists listed in Malibu charge an average of $184 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 Malibu before choosing?

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

Is online therapy available in Malibu?

Yes: 81% of marriage therapists listed in Malibu 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 Malibu 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 Malibu?

Search the directory for Malibu 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 Malibu?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Malibu 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 Malibu?

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