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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Janet Olivares, Ph.D, Other Pastoral Clinical Counselor
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.

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

Laura Slagle, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
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

Dr Ayesha PaigeHunter, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
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

Ellyn Bader, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Menlo Park, California In-person 40 years experience
Specialties: Infidelity Intimacy LGBTQ+ Life Transitions

Ellyn Bader, PhD, is Co-Founder and Director of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California. Over the past 25 years she has conducted professional training programs in couples therapy and has trained therapists throughout the United States as well as Europe, Asia,

Brenna Leslie, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Highland, California Online 8 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence Parenting

I am a licensed therapist out of Southern California providing virtual teletherapy for individuals, couples and families. I specialize in treating families experiencing difficulty during pregnancy or the postpartum period. 

Cyla Fisk, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Codependency Relationships Depression

If you’re looking for connection, growth and relief from life’s difficulties, you’re in the right place. The stress of life, transitions, traumatic events, and relationships can sometimes push us off balance and make us feel stuck, hopeless or

Rich Wayne, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Beaumont, California Online 14 years, 10 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

Rich Wayne, MA, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. He’s a special kind of   counselor who helps people get more satisfaction out of relationships and life. He has helped hundreds of people to improve

Julie Williams, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Gatos, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Blended Families Depression

Relationships can be a lot of work! They don't show that in the romantic comedies and that "happily ever after" has its rough moments too. Especially now... in the middle of a global pandemic... during unprecedented times. Relationships can also be a

Rita Cooney Hart , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Venice, California Online + In-person 33 years, 10 months experience

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

Lisa Merry, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, California In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma

Compassionate, wise and non-judgmental therapist with over 20 years of experience helping couples create the marriage they desire. Any obstacle, problem or communication difficulty can be overcome through couples therapy. 

Kristen Baird Goldman, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Sherman Oaks, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Autism

More and more research on marriage shows that it's not "conflict" and the inability to resolve it that breaks up marriage; it's the dysfunctional dance that two people get into, that make them unable to support and soothe one another. 

Rosario S Williams, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Lancaster, California Online 11 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Child Therapy

HABLO ESPANOL! I am happy that destiny brought you here. Welcome! If you are here you may be considering a specific life situation (trauma, challenge, worry, loss, parenting woe) that is preventing you from moving forward in the direction of your goals and dreams.

Kristin Snowden, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Westlake Village, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Codependency Relationships Coping Skills Drug Abuse

Kristin Snowden is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#81413) who specializes in addiction recovery, intimacy disorders, attachment theory, and betrayal trauma.  She currently runs a private practice and is an adjunct therapist

Justin Mink, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Marina Del Rey, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
Specialties: Alcohol Abuse Anger Management Anxiety Chronic Pain

Factors of everyday life can put an abundant strain on a relationship. Severe stressors may include resentment, infidelity, intimacy issues, addiction, lack of trust, and miscommunication. When problems go unresolved, one can feel helpless or have feelings of

Andrew Kushnick, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 8 years, 1 month experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Dating Coaching Divorce

As a former practicing attorney, my approach is practical and concrete, using science-based and evidence-based methods.Trained in the PACT model of couples therapy, which draws upon neuroscience and attachment theory, I help couples replace frustrating, repetitive

Caleb Birkhoff, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling

I strive to meet each individual with empathy, humor, and direct communication that addresses the presenting issue head on. Working collaboratively with you I prioritize taking a supportive role while also working towards a clear goal.  I

Laurie Phuong Ertley, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Relationship Issues Trauma and PTSD

I love working with Bodies of Culture and am poised to address race-based stress.  Issues that exist outside the home can and do influence our personal spheres.  I have expertise in addressing personal, societal, and ancestral trauma.  I

Ifeyinwa A Nzerem, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco, California Online 8 years, 8 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Career Counseling Depression Eating Disorders

I provide culturally diverse psychotherapy for individuals and specialize in Anxiety,  Depression, Grief & Loss, Women Issues, Career and workforce problems, diversity and systematic racism issues, and Eating Disorders (primarily with Binge Eating Disorder and

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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.