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

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26 specialists found in Novato Area

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Kristi M. Hudson, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Novato, California In-person 8 years, 3 months experience
Specialties: Attachment Communication Coping Skills General marriage

It takes a lot of courage to reach out!  I'm here to support individuals, and couples looking to increase connection and create positive changes in their lives. 

Sheena Simpson, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Novato, California Online + In-person 7 years, 4 months experience
Specialties: ADHD

Sheena Simpson is a couples therapist and founder of Kodo Couples Therapy, a boutique group practice serving Marin County and the greater Bay Area. She works exclusively with couples who feel stuck in painful, repetitive patterns, whether that shows up as constant

Rick J Scarpello, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Acampo, California Online 7 years experience
Less than 1 mile away from Novato
Specialties: Anxiety Communication Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

My approach to therapy relies heavily on a few foundational truths: we need trust, we need the 3 C's( Commitment, Communication, and Compromise) and we need a fair dose of lightheartedness. If we do not develop those things, we have problems. Fact is, it is the lack

Stacey Kamp , Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California 4 years experience
7.6 miles away from Novato

I am a dedicated and certified Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is currently also pursuing my PhD in Art Therapy. With a unique blend of expertise in both Counseling Psychology and Art Therapy, I am able to bring a refreshing and creative approach to my

Leo Terbieten, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online 20 years experience
8.1 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Breakup

Leo Terbieten MFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist and consultant in private practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. He provides psychotherapy to parents and children going through divorce. Leo has the benefit of a unique perspective for a clinician. He has

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Diane Hough, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
W, C 26 years experience
8.5 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Academic Concerns Addiction

Couples Therapy/Marriage Counseling can help you to rediscover your love!

Teresa Ramakrishnan, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Petaluma, California Online + In-person 14 years, 1 month experience
8.8 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Depression Family Conflict General marriage Infertility

Is your family or marriage out of harmony, due to significant ongoing disagreements that you just can't resolve on your own? My philosophy is to reprioritize relationships in a new way, to strengthen the connection between partners and families to achieve a meeting

Donald Wallach, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Petaluma, California Online 22 years, 7 months experience
9 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Blended Families Codependency Relationships General marriage Marital and Premarital

I specialize in Couples therapy.  I have been licensed for over 22 years. I help couples who have become emotionally distant, or who are fighting too much, find each other in a more harmonious relationship.  Couples come in for many reasons, sometimes there

Jim Matto Shepard, Psychologist Novato, ca
Psychologist
Petaluma, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
9.1 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Developmental Disorders

I have been a couples therapist for 30 years and have studied several differentiation and attachment models intensively.  Currently I am specializing in using ketamine to inhance attachment and facilitate communication without defensive structures.

Lawrence Tunis, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Anselmo, California 13 years experience
9.7 miles away from Novato

Utilizing the John Gottman method and identifying how most arguments can be traced to childhood trauma, I strive to improve communication techniques. In so doing, couples can get back to their initial dream; learn how to identify danger spots like

Laurie Javier, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online 5 years experience
9.8 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Codependency Relationships Creative Blocks

By the time a couple seeks therapy, their relationship has already become challenging and their communication has broken down. I work individually with each partner so that they can safely express how they feel in a confidential setting. After

Renee Spencer, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California 20 years experience
10 miles away from Novato

Renée is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people find greater self-love, connection and inner calm. She believes that modern talk therapy or evidence-based psychodynamic psychotherapy is especially

Marcia Naomi Berger, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Novato, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 40 years experience
10.1 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Alcohol Addiction Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

My approach to marriage therapy is practical, educational, and empathic. I integrate training from many sources to customize the treatment for each person, couple, and situation. I offer tools and techniques to help people achieve their goals. Examples of therapy

Kerry Graser, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California In-person 13 years experience
10.3 miles away from Novato

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with over ten years of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of settings, including private practice, non-profit and school-based counseling. I work with individuals, both long and short-

Jennifer Norstrom, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 12 years experience
10.3 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Dating Coaching Marital and Premarital

My approach to helping couples repair emotional distance is to help them see the negative cycle in which they are caught.  Together through deeper listening, and understanding vulnerable needs beneath anger or resentment, I help couples develop

Michael Skrodzki, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
10.3 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anger Management Anxiety

"For one human being to love another, that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks...the work for which all other work is but preparation." (Rilke).  While relationships certainly should not be 'all work',&

Gary Buck, Psychologist Novato, ca
Psychologist
Petaluma, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
10.4 miles away from Novato

I provide cross-cultural counseling for couples where on partner is Asian and the other American or European. I do not provide couples therapy or marital counseling other than that described. My own marriage is cross-sultural in that my wife is Thai while I am

Judit Colbert, Marriage & Family Therapist Novato, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 5 years, 6 months experience
10.4 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Codependency Relationships

Are you in a relationship that does not fulfill you any more? Do you wonder what went wrong and whether it is even possible to feel happy again? If feeling unheard resonates with you, do not wait any longer. I offer down to earth, honest and kind emotional support

Robert Nemerovski, Psychologist Novato, ca
Psychologist
Kentfield, California Online + In-person 11 years experience
11.1 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Marriage Pre-marriage Separation Anger issues

Couples often come to counseling when they have difficulty talking with each other or resolving an issue. Some find that a familiar struggle or behavioral pattern “dynamic” comes up over and over again. Commonly, tensions and emotions can run

Robert Nemerovski, Psychologist Novato, ca
Psychologist
Greenbrae, California Online + In-person 8 years, 6 months experience
11.4 miles away from Novato
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Codependency Relationships Communication

Couples often come to counseling when they have difficulty talking with each other or resolving an issue. Some find that a familiar struggle or behavioral pattern “dynamic” comes up over and over again. Commonly, tensions and emotions can run

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Therapy in Novato: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Novato right now, based on 26 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$185
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Marital and Premarital
Average therapist experience
15 years
Session format availability
Online only 19% In-person only 8% Both formats 73%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 62% Male 35% Non-binary/other 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Novato

How are marriage therapists verified in Novato?

Every marriage therapist listed in Novato 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 Novato?

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

Marriage therapists listed in Novato charge an average of $185 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 Novato before choosing?

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

Is online therapy available in Novato?

Yes: 73% of marriage therapists listed in Novato 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 Novato 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 Novato?

Search the directory for Novato 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 Novato?

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

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