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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Juliana Campos, Psychologist
Psychologist
San Francisco, California 9 years experience

In intimate relationships we often come across an inability to resolve differences and a feeling that our needs are not being met. It can be difficult to hear your partner’s perspective leading to conflicts and miscommunications. Oftentimes we struggle with

Jasmine Mazlumyan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Francisco, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Blended Families Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling

Together You Can Do Anything. As a couple there are times when things are harder than usual. You've been stuck in a routine, you're no longer listening to each other and the day to day stressors of life are making

Karen Wolfe, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Child Therapy General marriage Parenting

Therapy with me is casual and warm, while providing you a space for direct guidance and embodied meditation practices to help you on your journey. I specialize in relationships and intimacy and support to improve communication, work through anxiety, and

Laurie Pantell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 14 years, 10 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Codependency Relationships Coping Skills

I work to help couples improve communication and get on the same team even when there are differences.  It's important in my work to help you understand how you have been shaped by your early relationships and to identify any self-defeating patterns that

Olivia Provan, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 9 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Coping Skills General marriage Intimacy

I help couples find greater intimacy and break the negative cycles that often lead to disconnection. I am certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy which is an evidence-based modality rooted in attachment theory and aimed at helping couples make meaningful change in

Rachel Robbins, Psychologist
Psychologist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

At my practice Divergent Worlds we provide psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and relationships; supervision for associates; and clinical consultations. I approach this work with a collaborative style, supporting people as they engage in their therapy

Reina Turner, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Family Conflict Generalized Anxiety Disorder Relationship Issues

I approach my work with warmth, humor, and authenticity. I believe that everyone deserves to be seen and heard and I want to hear your story. I draw from various forms of psychotherapy such as mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, but I believe my greatest

Vonique Schmidt, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management

For over a decade, South Bay LA Therapy provides couple and individual counseling to help clients cope with addiction, anger, grief, trauma, and more. Using Trauma Resiliency Model, they provide unique approach to therapy, teaching clients to regain balance

Roni Kholomyansky, Psychologist
Psychologist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 4 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Academic Concerns Adoption Aggression And Violence

Psychotherapy is a courageous choice to reflect on the scary thoughts and vulnerable emotions that we justifiably have wanted to avoid. It’s what makes us human, but it’s also what hurts the most to expose to others. I respect the vulnerability

Anna Lopez, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Victorville, California Online + In-person 7 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Blended Families Divorce Family Conflict

Relationship counseling can be beneficial to those who are looking to strengthen their emotional connection, in all stages of their relationship. Therapy sessions are held in a supportive place to discuss the roots of issues, discover possible 

Maxine Blanche Langdon Starr, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Rancho Cucamonga, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Child Therapy Coping Skills

I believe that each child, teen, couple and/or family is involved in their own unique journey, and may have different perspectives. I believe that each person can only be their best selves within their relationships if they first understand their approach to one

Tina Avila, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Ontario, California Online 6 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Aging Therapy

Our services help married or unmarried couples who are struggling in their relationships: Help develop methods to communicate and listen to one another effectively Help find the courage to create the changes that need to be created

Michelle McWilliams, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Fresno, California Online
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anger Management Anxiety

I truly believe that YOU are the expert in your life, and no amount of specialized training or skills makes me the “expert” in your journey. I’m a straight-shooter and while being kind and empathetic I will still call you on your crap if

Ann Cerney, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Ann Cerney, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, specializes in helping individuals make sustainable decisions for themselves and their families before, during, and after divorce. She has extensive experience with co-parenting counseling and is trained in

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Clint Newell, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Palm Desert, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Family Conflict General marriage Infidelity

I believe that marriage is a partnership and each person needs to constantly cosider the needs of their spouse. In my experience, many factors can contribute to marriage problems: communication, value differences, financial concerns, parenting and sexual issues (to

Debra Burnett Mckennon, Licensed Professional Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor
Murrieta, California Online + In-person 27 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Parenting Pre-marriage Relationship Issues

My approach to couples/marriage counseling is a method designed specifically to address the major areas that cause a breakdown in communication, trust and connection in the relationship. This method offers tools and exercises for change and healthier outcomes

Lauren Reminger, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Temecula, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Aggression And Violence Anxiety Attachment

Lauren Michelle Reminger is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT112585) whom serves individuals, couples and families in California via teletherapy and also in office in Temecula CA. Lauren specializes in working with clients with diverse needs and

Michelle Cruz , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Ontario, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Grief Mood Swings

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist who is interested in working with clients suffering with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and substance abuse. My main theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and

Dr. Amber Kaggie, Psychologist
Psychologist
Ontario, California Online + In-person 2 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder

I am a licensed psychologist with a specialization in Trauma Informed Treatment. My main theoretical orientation is Humanistic with preferred treatment methods through the evidence based practices of Client Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. I provide

David J Kest, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 28 years experience
Specialties: Marital and Premarital Parenting Sex

Certified Imago Relationship Therapist; WestCoast workshop assistant to Imago Cofounder Harville Hendrix, PhD  ( best selling author: "Getting the Love you Want") and certified EMDR trauma

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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.