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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Erik T Anderson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Erik T Anderson, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California

Relationships take work. But what happens when you’re not sure what work needs to be done? Are you fighting the same frustrating battles with your partner without finding a resolution? Are you angry or resentful due to a serious issue like infidelity? Are you

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Bronwyn Wrobel, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Bronwyn Wrobel, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Fontana, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Blended Families Chronic Pain

Life demands attention that causes couples to drift away from one another. This can happen when kids are born, after a move or getting a new job, a significant loss, or any change to the life circumstances of a couple. When attention is focused on things other than

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Dianne Porchia, Coach

Dianne Porchia

Coach
Topanga, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Coping Skills Dating Coaching

Relationships can be our greatest source of love and healing and they can also be our greatest source of mental-emotional stress.  Dianne Porchia teaches couples, singles, parents and business professionals new life

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Jon Sorensen, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Jon Sorensen, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression

I use a combination of relational/talk therapy with somatic therapy. What that means is we will discuss different ways of talking to and relating to one another, but I have found that without working with our nervous systems, some triggers and responses will

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Linda Thompson, Psychologist

Linda Thompson

Psychologist
Redondo Beach, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Aging Therapy

I believe effective counseling for marriage involves exploration of early attachment styles, personality types, love languages and emotionally focused counseling. I earned my PhD in psychology and my master's degree in Marriage and Family counseling from

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Samar Haroon, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Samar Haroon

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Moreno Valley, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Blended Families

My extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy enable clients’ to recognize and value their self-worth. My belief is that the basis for a good therapeutic relationship lies in collaboration, consideration and self discovery which is an indispensable

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Darrell Sandy Marsh, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Darrell Sandy Marsh, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 8 years experience

My job is to enable both participants to be heard and understood by one another.   When this is conscious, it is then possible to rebuild connections that you already have, which may have become dormant, or blocked, in lieu of other “priorities.”  

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Soo Jin Lee, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Soo Jin Lee, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Coping Skills

Life makes you feel overwhelmed at times. You are juggling through multiple roles in your life and you have everyone else but yourself to take care of. Your mind is always racing and overwhelmed with endless to-do lists. Your sleep cycle is constantly

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Maribel Munguia Dugas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Maribel Munguia Dugas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Granada Hills, California Online 12 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Coping Skills Divorce Family Conflict

I like to help couples identify their goals in their relationship and how to work together to reach them so that they could have a more fulfilling life.

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Daniela Tanner, Coach

Daniela Tanner

Coach
San Jose, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Intimacy LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

Experience a deeper connection within and in love with the sex you want and the intimacy you desire. Maybe you have forgotten who you are. Maybe you have forgotten how to be with your partner. Maybe you feel emotionally disconnected and sexually unfulfilled. Maybe

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Julee Peterson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Julee Peterson, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 5 years, 4 months experience
Specialties: Blended Families Dating Coaching Divorce Family Conflict

I work through an Attachment based Theroy using Emotionally Focused Therapy to bypass content fights and get to the heart of the couples problematic interactive pattern.  I'm specifically trained to work with blended families and am a part of a

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Kamal Ahmed, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Kamal Ahmed, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 6 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching Divorce

I work with individuals and couples who want to live more relationally. You might be dealing with rejection, separation, loss, or feelings of abandonment. If you're currently in or out of a relationship and are feeling stuck with your intimate

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Kate Henderson Bartenhagen, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Kate Henderson Bartenhagen, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Campbell, California Online 8 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Attachment Blended Families Breakup

I work with couples struggling with life changes, parenting, substance use disorders, and infidelity. I help couples communicate directly with one another from a place of love rather than defensiveness. 

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Laure Saint Georges Chaumet, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laure Saint Georges Chaumet, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Adoption Anxiety Behavioral Issues

My name is Laure Saint Georges Chaumet and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Nevada. Since graduating from my Master's Program in 2013, I spent the last 7 years practicing in California and Nevada working closely with adults

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Laura Doyle, Other Relationship Coach

Laura Doyle

Other Relationship Coach
Corona Del Mar, California

Hi! I’m Laura. I was the perfect wife–until I actually got married. When I tried to tell my husband how to be more romantic, more ambitious, and tidier, he avoided me. I dragged him to marriage counseling and nearly divorced him. I then

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Jeni Woodfin, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Jeni Woodfin, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Infidelity LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

I help individuals and couples who are struggling to recover from infidelity and betrayal trauma.  The recovery process is full of landmines and having an experienced guide improves your chances of healing yourself, healing your relationship, and moving

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Chevvy Cheung, Coach

Chevvy Cheung

Coach
Playa Del Rey, California Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Life Coaching Marital and Premarital Parenting

"You just don't understand me".  "Why aren't you listening to me?" It's like a broken record, your partner repeatedly requests more from you emotionally.  But you don't know what you are doing wrong.  You make

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Niki Payne, Coach

Niki Payne

Coach
Torrance, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Coping Skills Dating Coaching

My approach to relationship coaching involves understanding each other's love language, improving communication, increasing intimacy, and take personal responsibility for the way one shows up in a relationship and how that impacts their relational interactions

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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.