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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Kristin Baron

Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT
Santa Cruz, California
Specialties: Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management Child or Adolescent

Kristin Baron is a Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, and is based out of Santa Cruz, California, United States. Kristin specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Relationship Issues, Substance Use, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Addiction,

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Nazanin Khatami

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, ATR
Palo Alto, California
Specialties: ADHD Anger Management Autism Behavioral Issues

Nazanin Khatami is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, ATR, and is based out of Palo Alto, California, United States. Nazanin specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

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Ingrid Johnson

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
San Clemente, California
Specialties: Alcohol Use Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Codependency

Ingrid Johnson is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of San Clemente, California, United States. Ingrid specializes in the counseling of Addiction, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

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Karina Desai

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC
La Mesa, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Alcohol Use Anger Management

Karina Desai is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC, and is based out of La Mesa, California, United States. Karina specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

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Jacqueline Shlain

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, AMFT
Beverly Hills, California
Specialties: Addiction Child or Adolescent Codependency Coping Skills

Jacqueline Shlain is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, AMFT, and is based out of Beverly Hills, California, United States. Jacqueline specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Family Conflict, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases

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Kathryn Ann Vaclavik

Marriage & Family Therapist , JD, MA, LMFT
Encino, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anxiety

Kathryn Ann Vaclavik is a Marriage & Family Therapist , JD, MA, LMFT, and is based out of Encino, California, United States. Kathryn specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Divorce, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

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Mila Renken

Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT
South Pasadena, California
Specialties: ADHD Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Chronic Illness

Mila Renken is a Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, and is based out of South Pasadena, California, United States. Mila specializes in the counseling of Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Behavioral Issues

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Christine McLarty

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MS, AMFT
Hermosa Beach, California
Specialties: ADHD Adoption Anger Management Asperger\'s Syndrome

Christine McLarty is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MS, AMFT, and is based out of Hermosa Beach, California, United States. Christine specializes in the counseling of Anxiety, Depression, Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

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Becky (Rebecca) Lowe

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Ventura, California
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Emotional Disturbance

Becky (Rebecca) Lowe is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Ventura, California, United States. Becky specializes in the counseling of Grief, Relationship Issues, Trauma and PTSD, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety,

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Barbara E Feinberg

Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT
Woodland Hills, California
Specialties: Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcohol Use Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

Barbara E Feinberg is a Marriage & Family Therapist , LMFT, and is based out of Woodland Hills, California, United States. Barbara specializes in the counseling of Substance Use, Addiction, Mood Disorders, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Adult

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Ginger Adam-Little

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Woodland Hills, California
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Infidelity Men\'s Issues

Ginger Adam-Little is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Woodland Hills, California, United States. Ginger specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Depression, Sexual Addiction, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of

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Shefali Thaman

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, MEd, AMFT
Los Gatos, California
Specialties: Anxiety Autism Depression Developmental Disorders

Shefali Thaman is a Marriage & Family Therapist Associate , MA, MEd, AMFT, and is based out of Los Gatos, California, United States. Shefali specializes in the counseling of Child or Adolescent, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety, Autism,

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Zohreh Gharaati

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT
Campbell, California
Specialties: Anger Management Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Depression

Zohreh Gharaati is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, MFT, and is based out of Campbell, California, United States. Zohreh specializes in the counseling of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Parenting, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anger Management,

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Lee J Langley

Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT
Valencia, California
Specialties: Anxiety Christian Counseling Divorce Emotional Disturbance

Lee J Langley is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MS, LMFT, and is based out of Valencia, California, United States. Lee specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Family Conflict, Spirituality, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety,

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Theresa Cornelius

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Brea, California
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling Chronic Pain

Theresa Cornelius is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Brea, California, United States. Theresa specializes in the counseling of Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Anxiety,

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Patricia Teague Anderson

Marriage & Family Therapist , MFT
Ojai, California
Specialties: ADHD Behavioral Issues Child or Adolescent Coping Skills

Patricia Teague Anderson is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MFT, and is based out of Ojai, California, United States. Patricia specializes in the counseling of Relationship Issues, Parenting, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD,

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Kelly Duggan Shearer

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, LPCC
Glendora, California
Specialties: Autism Infertility Life Transitions Parenting

Kelly Duggan Shearer is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, LPCC, and is based out of Glendora, California, United States. Kelly specializes in the counseling of Developmental Disorders, Relationship Issues, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in

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Mary Dann-McNamee

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
Glendora, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger Management

Mary Dann-McNamee is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Glendora, California, United States. Mary specializes in the counseling of Grief, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Use

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Donna Kay Pillow

Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT
La Quinta, California
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Coping Skills Domestic Abuse Emotional Disturbance

Donna Kay Pillow is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of La Quinta, California, United States. Donna specializes in the counseling of Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of Behavioral

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Ari Novick

Marriage & Family Therapist , PhD, LMFT
Laguna Beach, California
Specialties: ADHD Addiction Alcohol Use Anger and Stress Management

Ari Novick is a Marriage & Family Therapist , PhD, LMFT, and is based out of Laguna Beach, California, United States. Ari specializes in the counseling of Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Addiction,

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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.