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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Danielle Aubin, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Danielle Aubin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Rafael, California Online 16 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Parenting

Danielle Aubin, LCSW is an experienced Perinatal Therapist and conscious parenting coach. She provides psychotherapy via telehealth to residents of California and coaching services worldwide. She lives in San Rafael, CA with her husband and two children. 

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Madison Oie, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Madison Oie

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Berkeley, California Online 2 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Coping Skills

Humans are hardwired for connection. Experiencing loneliness, unfulfillment or conflict within your relationships is stressful for the body, mind and spirit. Therapy can help remove blocks to facilitate a healing process.  In relationship work, I mediate deep

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Dynasty Huckleby, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Dynasty Huckleby

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching Family Conflict General marriage

Are you ready to learn what you need to know about your relationship to be able to make it work? All relationships are hard. Partly because of history and partly because of how confusing life can be. I am passionate about helping couples reconnect, find effective

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Alexandra Brown, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Alexandra Brown

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Diego, California Online + In-person
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Depression Trauma and PTSD

Alex is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She earned a Master of Social Work degree from the USC with a concentration in Children and Families and a sub-concentration in Military Social Work.

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Nicole David, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Nicole David

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Diego, California Online 1 year experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Avoidant Personality Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

When did your relationship get complicated? Can you not get over that one fight? Do you feel like you are walking on egg shells when your partner is around? Do you feel alone in your relationship? What does a healthy relationship even look like? You want to make this

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San Juana Melgoza, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

San Juana Melgoza, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Stockton, California Online + In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Aggression And Violence Anxiety Attachment Breakup

Life dissatisfaction may be a result of one or a serious of events that can interfere with the way we feel and how we interact with others. Such dissatisfaction may lead to self-restricting behaviors in our attempt to relieve our depression, abandonment, anger, guilt,

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Lindsey Yochum, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Lindsey Yochum, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Infidelity LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

When your relationship feels stuck and communication becomes challenging, it can be disheartening. Romantic relationships hold a special significance in our lives, and it's tough when they encounter obstacles. We are here to help you understand where things went

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Pei Chai, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Pei Chai

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Monrovia, California
Specialties: Academic Concerns Depression Marriage Pre-marriage

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a diverse background and a strong cultural awareness due to years spent in various countries. In addition to English, I speak Thai and Mandarin fluently. My passion is working with couples and individuals who are

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Eka Childs , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Eka Childs, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues

Trauma history does impact present relationships, so I support couples dealing with disheartening experiences who trust they deserve better. We can rebuild confidence in our ability to connect and we start with a brave look at our unique strengths to develop

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Lanie Goueth, LPC Intern

Lanie Goueth

LPC Intern
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety Attachment

I’m a big believer that therapy is for everyone. More than ever, with all the traumas of the last couple of years, folks of all races, cultures, and ages are in need of a healthy, safe, and judgment-free space to process and heal. I’ve spent the last decade

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Bent Not Broken Therapy & Wellness, Treatment Center

Bent Not Broken Therapy & Wellness

Treatment Center
Riverside, California In-person
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families

Bent Not Broken Therapy & Wellness is proud to offer online telehealth therapy services to residents of Riverside, Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, and other Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino County locations. Our team of experienced

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benjamin adden, Sex Therapist

benjamin adden

Sex Therapist
Acampo, California Online
Specialties: Self-Love Sex Sex Addiction

My Name Is Dr. Benjamin adden And I have working in Health & Medicine sector for the last 5 years. I will be happy if I can drive more people to be health-conscious. I am mostly aware of people with ED problems. Because it is not discussed freely. I found the

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Chad Fraga, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Chad Fraga, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 2 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Aggression And Violence Aging And Geriatric

I enjoy treating couples, adult individuals, and teens that are looking to deepen their inner awareness and have an expressed desire to connect further with their intimate relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which you emotionally connect, express yourself

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Dana N Nassau, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Dana N Nassau

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 1 year experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Codependency Relationships

When we fall in love, we can’t possibly know all the problems we will have to navigate with our partner. They can range from small annoyances, like leaving hair in the sink, to more important matters like differences in parenting views, to more critical matters of

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Michelle Patterson, Coach

Michelle Patterson

Coach
Los Angeles, California 5 years experience
Specialties: Women\\\\\\\'s Issues

Michelle Patterson is a writer and experienced consultant on pregnancy care and family planning. She believes in making healthcare facilities accessible to women around the world. A pro-choice and activist, she strives to help females understand the benefits of

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Holly Grupe, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Holly Grupe, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Clemente, California 9 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Blended Families Body Image

As a marriage and family therapist I know we all exist in systems. Your unqiue relationship needs unqiue care and tools and is certainly not one size fits all. 

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Tamara Leah Sauer Diner, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Tamara Leah Sauer Diner, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California 7 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Academic Concerns Anxiety Attachment

Tamara Leah Sauer-Diner is an experienced therapist licensed in both NJ and California. Tamara tailors her approach to best suit the client and their needs and draws from a variety of evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, Exposure Therapy, Solution Focused

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Alexandria Perry, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Alexandria Perry, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Burbank, California 4 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Breakup Codependency Relationships

Hello and Welcome. My name is Alexandria but you can call me Lexi. I specialize in working with trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, and psychosis. I work with adolescents and young adults. 

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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.