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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Dr Ayesha PaigeHunter, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Dr Ayesha PaigeHunter, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Stockton, California Online + In-person 15 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Codependency Relationships

I am a conscientious and compassionate person who adores being a well-rounded Therapist. I believe that LOVE conquers all! I'm here to support my clients and I have invested 20 years of my professional life helping others to heal. I am especially fond of

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Laura Slagle, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laura Slagle, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Acampo, California Online + In-person 8 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: General marriage

I firmly believe that healing comes through relationship...not just healing of the relationship but individual healing as well. I love to work with couples who truly want that healing. Through discovering each partner's needs and perspective, I will help you

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Tanya P. L. Carcamo, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Tanya P. L. Carcamo, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Moreno Valley, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma

I believe that a healthy marriage is vital to one's mental health! To address mental health without addressing a marriage is to ignore a primary aspect of one's quality of life.   I utilize Gottman and Imago couple's therapy

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Janet Olivares, Ph.D, Other Pastoral Clinical Counselor

Janet Olivares, Ph.D

Other Pastoral Clinical Counselor
Fresno, California 8 years experience

We have a questionnaire that saves 8 to 10 counseling sessions helping people better understand themselves and their spouse. Our goal is to bring God into the partnership of marriage as it was intended when man, woman and God entered their marriage contract.

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Karen R Liddell, Other Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

Karen R Liddell

Other Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Clovis, California Online 25 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Career Counseling

 No person in a marriage is broken, we often are simply responding to one another based on the unconscious programs of the past, seeing each other through the filter of what happened back then. We are so busy thinking about what we are going to say, we

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Marie- Christine Greene, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Marie- Christine Greene, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Rancho Cucamonga, California Online + In-person 6 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Anger Management Blended Families Divorce

I am an Associate Marrriage and Family therapist under supervision of Dr. Yvonne Jackson LMFT 93289. I believe in collaborating with clients to develop -, and reach their goals based on their strengths. I treat individuals, families and couples

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Wendy Whitmore, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Wendy Whitmore, LMFT

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

Wendy Whitmore is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) & clinical life coach. and owner of Truth, Healing & Evolution Counseling Services and founder of  T.H.E.  iLove Me Experience and “My Warrior Life” movements.&

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Larissa Lucas, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Larissa Lucas, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Behavioral Issues Dating Coaching Infidelity

My goal is to assist you with facilitation in your healing process. I specialize in psychodynamic therapy which is working and healing through our childhood to promote health and wellness in our present. I also work with CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing,

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Zamira Pla, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Zamira Pla, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Beverly Hills, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Behavioral Issues Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

As human beings, we are shaped by our history as well as our desires. Sometimes we are guided into lightness and freedom, other times onto paths that might keep us misaligned. Through therapy we can explore and process your life deeper through a collaborative

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Aileen B. Cho, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Aileen B. Cho, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 8 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Creative Blocks Depression

I am a 2nd generation Korean-American born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. I have a keen sensitivity and competence around cross-cultural and immigration issues, as well as awareness around the intersections between historical, intergenerational, societal

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Carri Brown, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Carri Brown

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching General marriage

You have to come this site because you are looking to make a change. You have been told that therapy might just be able to help you improve your life. Maybe this is your first time seeking therapy, or maybe you know exactly what you want when looking for a

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Dr. CATHIA WALTERS, Psychologist

Dr. CATHIA WALTERS

Psychologist
Pinole, California Online + In-person 17 years experience
Specialties: Communication Marital and Premarital Relationship Issues

I work collaboratively with couples and employ an eclectic psychotherapy model based on strengths. I work to create a safe, supportive, encouraging, and respectful environment in which couples can address relationship challenges and life transitions, strengthen their

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Catriona Waters, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Catriona Waters, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder Marital and Premarital

If you are struggling to commuicate effectively and find yourselves having the same arguments over and over then I can help. As a therapist trained in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy I help you gain an understanding of the dynamic between you. You'll learn

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Charles Pilavian, Psychologist

Charles Pilavian

Psychologist
Burbank, California In-person 27 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Marriage Intimacy Life events

Marriage and family therapy is a complex and arduous process that requires openness and willingness to look at disagreements, conflicts, and adopting a new perspective. What you bring into a relationship is a blend of your personality, emotional reactivity,

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Devorah Rodgers, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Devorah Rodgers, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 18 years experience
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

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Donald Wallach, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Donald Wallach, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Petaluma, California Online 22 years, 7 months experience
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

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Manny Burgess, Psychologist

Manny Burgess

Psychologist
South Pasadena, California Online + In-person 35 years experience
Specialties: Aging Therapy Anxiety Blended Families Dating Coaching

      Having helped many men and women during my 30 years of experience, I am honored that people come to share and trust me with their personal stories.  Each person's life unfolds in a unique way, and so no two stories

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Gary Buck, Psychologist

Gary Buck

Psychologist
Petaluma, California Online + In-person 10 years experience

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

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Josie Kelly, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Josie Kelly, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 40 years experience
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

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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.