Marriage Therapists in California

Find Marriage 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. 787 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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787 specialists found in California

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Ericka Battaglia, Pre-Licensed Professional

Ericka Battaglia

Pre-Licensed Professional
Los Angeles, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Dating Coaching Family Conflict Relationship Issues

Therapy is a step in becoming a better, more resilient you. My goal is to collaborate with you to deepen your focus and understanding of yourself. It is common for us to build walls, disengage boundaries, and allow traumatic experiences affect us through our

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Ingrid Corrales, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Ingrid Corrales

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Fullerton, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Divorce General marriage

Contrary to the popular opinion that marriage and intimate relationships should be easy they really can be a challenge at times. This does not necessarily mean that you are in the wrong one, it means that you are human, often coming from different

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Jonathon D Baird, Psychologist

Jonathon D Baird

Psychologist
Clovis, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Career Counseling

Marriage is a beautiful union that thrives on healthy communication, goals, and interactions. I work to identify the areas most negaitvely impacting your relationship and facilitate healing, change, and connection. I help couples identify mutual activities of

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Dr. Natalie Jones, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Dr. Natalie Jones

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Oakland, California

If you have connected with this site, you may be wondering how I can help. If you are continuously involved with people that are toxic, emotionally unavailable, or abusive; struggle with abandonment issues, or feel like you struggle with trusting others &then

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Barbara Jandu, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Barbara Jandu

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Jose, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Coping Skills General marriage Infertility Intimacy

Some couples tell me they're stuck in a repeating pattern; others have lost their spark; still others are just starting out and want pre-marital counseling. I help couples using a combination of evidence-based practices, including the Gottman method,

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Brenda Stewart, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Brenda Stewart

Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
San Jose, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Codependency Relationships Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Offering high quality professional clinical counseling integrated with faith-based principles to improve your spiritual, emotional and psychological health, relationships, and other life challenges. Combining my education and life

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Sarah Chisun Kang, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Sarah Chisun Kang, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Generalized Anxiety Disorder General marriage

I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I am SYMBIS certified for premarital couples who would like to take assessments to utilize throughout the therapy sessions. 

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Ginny Jones, Coach

Ginny Jones

Coach
Santa Monica, California Online 15 years, 3 months experience
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

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Sarah Lawley, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Sarah Lawley, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Diego, California In-person 4 years experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in San Diego, CA with experience helping clients work through anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, disordered eating, poor body image, and trauma. I am passionate about helping clients find peace with

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Sheri Rose McCashin, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Sheri Rose McCashin, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Westwood, California Online 30 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching Depression

I facilitate, coach, support and provide psycho-education as tools to address couples in conflict, couples in pain, couples disengaged, couples who love each other and wish to improve communication and skill at connecting, couples dealing

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Avni Panchal, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Avni Panchal

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

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Mary Barbour, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Mary Barbour, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Beverly Hills, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Dating Coaching Eating Disorders Generalized Anxiety Disorder

My work as a couples therapist focuses on communication over crtiticism, improving the friendship within the realtionship, and reestablishing emotional connection and intimacy. It’s important for me to see how you fight – but I’m not going to spend the

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Karen D Wood, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Karen D Wood

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Fresno, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
Specialties: Adoption Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues

Marriage is often about tension. Brain tissue of memories and alerts are ften responsible for all the feelings and reactions of fight, fright, freeze, fawn. To learn about brain function allows me to have better ability to keep the camera turned on me, and invite

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DarrenDouglas, Coach

DarrenDouglas

Coach
Acampo, California 5 years experience
Specialties: Addiction

Darren Douglas has been writing about finance for more than a decade, providing invaluable guidance on how individuals can make the most of their resources. With his meticulous approach and deep understanding of personal finance, he makes difficult topics accessible and

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Nashira Yvette Kayode, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nashira Yvette Kayode

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Select state, California 12 years, 7 months experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Academic Concerns Addiction

​I utilize CBT, Trauma Informed Care, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused, and Systems approaches to help families and individuals achieve their individualized goals for therapy. 

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Lan Nguyen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Lan Nguyen

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Santa Ana, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Academic Concerns Anxiety

Do you feel unseen or unheard? Maybe you feel like you don't quite belong? Or maybe you don't feel anything at all? Your restlessness is telling you that there is more to this life; a therapist can offer just the kind of support you need to finally thrive.

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 787 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$177
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Divorce
Average therapist experience
14 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 Marriage Therapists by City in California

Explore marriage therapists in cities and communities across 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 $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.