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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Wendy Boring Bray, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Wendy Boring Bray

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Mission Viejo, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Codependency Relationships Sex

Are you arguing or disagreeing on things that used to bring you closer? Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of intimacy or compassion from your partner? Do you feel alone in your relationship?   Relationships with an intimate partner

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Heidi Nguyen, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Heidi Nguyen, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
El Cajon, California Online 9 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Commitment Issues Communication

I have a passion for empowering individuals in their lives and a joy for helping couples thrive in their relationships. This passion has lead me to getting my license in Marriage and Family therapy, to pursue certification as a facilitator for the Prepare/Enrich

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Hui Sophia Reccow, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Hui Sophia Reccow, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Adoption Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling

Because we do the best we can with what we know, sometimes we don't know what we can not see. In relationship and marital coaching you and your partner will gain a positive direction to move forward in and learn how to cultivate loving-kindness and

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Ilana Grines, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Ilana Grines, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Ana, California Online 4 years experience
Specialties: Career Counseling Child Therapy Dating Coaching Depression

I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy),

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Judy Glickman Zevin, Other Psychoanalyst And Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Judy Glickman Zevin

Other Psychoanalyst And Clinical Social Worker LCSW
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Depression Divorce

Life is really alll about relationships. They are everywhere. We exist in them at all times. We want them, we need them, and sometimes we hate them and are afraid of them. A relationship is about connection and attachment. Sometimes relationships nourish us

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Laura Slagle, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laura Slagle, LMFT

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

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Karen Rippy, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Karen Rippy, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, California Online + In-person 25 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Aging Therapy Alcohol Abuse Anxiety

I have over 30 years of experience serving and couples and families and their relationship challenges. Additional training in marriages and relationships on the brink, addictions, family and divorce issues including co-parenting.  My approach is flexible,

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Ken Ribotsky, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Ken Ribotsky, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Newport Beach, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Anger Management

I work with couples of all ages and genders.  ​ Sometimes couples feel disconnected and don't know how to talk about it with each other. Many struggle to communicate effectively with each other, while others are struggling

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Leonard Szymczak, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Leonard Szymczak

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Laguna Niguel, California Online + In-person 40 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Depression Divorce

For the past 40 years, I have worked both in Australia and America, as a psychotherapist, educator, and writer. I was Director of the Family Therapy Program at the Marriage and Family Centre in Sydney, Australia, and later worked with the Family Institute at

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Tanya S Desloover, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Tanya S Desloover, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Ana, California Online + In-person 18 years experience

Tanya Desloover is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in individual, couples and family therapy. Tanya specializes in helping clients and their families recover from the traumatic consequences of addiction. She recognizes the importance

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Karen R Liddell, Other Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

Karen R Liddell

Other Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
Clovis, California Online 25 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Career Counseling

 No person in a marriage is broken, we often are simply responding to one another based on the unconscious programs of the past, seeing each other through the filter of what happened back then. We are so busy thinking about what we are going to say, we

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Matt Tapia, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Matt Tapia

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Jose, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anger Management Anxiety Autism

We all face challenges in our lives that can be overwhelming and painful. From my perspective, counseling is a collaborative journey that we embark on with the intent of discovering your strengths as well as finding tools to meet those challenges and overcome

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Michele Marie Stamper, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Michele Marie Stamper, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Costa Mesa, California Online + In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Family Codependency Relationships Communication

Connection is so important in our relationships and we need connection to others as human beings to help us thrive and be our best selves.  Sometimes our wounds get in the way of that connection to others and we build defenses to protect ourselves from

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Dr. Natalie Jones, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Dr. Natalie Jones

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Oakland, California

If you have connected with this site, you may be wondering how I can help. If you are continuously involved with people that are toxic, emotionally unavailable, or abusive; struggle with abandonment issues, or feel like you struggle with trusting others &then

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Jonathon D Baird, Psychologist

Jonathon D Baird

Psychologist
Clovis, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Career Counseling

Marriage is a beautiful union that thrives on healthy communication, goals, and interactions. I work to identify the areas most negaitvely impacting your relationship and facilitate healing, change, and connection. I help couples identify mutual activities of

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Simrin Jaglan, Psychologist

Simrin Jaglan

Psychologist
Huntington Beach, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling Coping Skills

Welcome! My primary marriage therapy approach is in the framework of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (known as ACT), which is an evidence-based approach. ACT emphasizes mindfulness and the present moment, identifying personal/relationship values,

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Susie Ibrahim, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Susie Ibrahim, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Tustin, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Family Conflict General marriage Infidelity Intimacy

As a Gottman Level 3 trained therapist, my primary focus working with couples is to re-establish emotional connection through strengthening friendship, gain a deeper understanding of each partner’s perspective during perpetual conflicts, and create shared meaning.

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Katherine Carter, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Katherine Carter, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California Online + In-person 20 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression General marriage

Marriage counseling is one of the bravest and most rewarding endeavors you can choose to walk through. I believe it is a powerful tool for gaining perspective and learning new tools to help you move through a stuck place and bring vitality back to your 

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Cinnamon Johnson, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Cinnamon Johnson

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California Online 2 years, 10 months experience
Specialties: Infidelity Intimacy Marital and Premarital

For the safety of my clients, I am now serving couples who are struggling with overcoming infidelity and trust virtually. Are you struggling with re-establishing trust with your partner after infidelity? Has the conflict between you two become too

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Carlos Martinez, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Carlos Martinez

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Hawthorne, California Online 4 years experience
Specialties: Life events

Hi, thanks for reading. Tired of arguing? Wondering if you found the right partner? Are you thinking, I didn't sign up for this?   I work with couples who are looking to make their good marriages great. I specialize in working with

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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.