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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Caleb Birkhoff, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Caleb Birkhoff, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Behavioral Issues Career Counseling

I strive to meet each individual with empathy, humor, and direct communication that addresses the presenting issue head on. Working collaboratively with you I prioritize taking a supportive role while also working towards a clear goal.  I

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Laurie Phuong Ertley, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laurie Phuong Ertley, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Relationship Issues Trauma and PTSD

I love working with Bodies of Culture and am poised to address race-based stress.  Issues that exist outside the home can and do influence our personal spheres.  I have expertise in addressing personal, societal, and ancestral trauma.  I

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Ifeyinwa A Nzerem, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ifeyinwa A Nzerem

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
San Francisco, California Online 8 years, 8 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Career Counseling Depression Eating Disorders

I provide culturally diverse psychotherapy for individuals and specialize in Anxiety,  Depression, Grief & Loss, Women Issues, Career and workforce problems, diversity and systematic racism issues, and Eating Disorders (primarily with Binge Eating Disorder and

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Laura Mohaupt, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laura Mohaupt, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Larkspur, California Online + In-person 11 years, 3 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Infertility

I offer holistic psychotherapy to individuals and couples with a primary focus on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and women's issues. My approach is warm, compassionate, interactive, and engaged. I am particularly interested in helping you

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Juliana Campos, Psychologist

Juliana Campos

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

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Michael Skrodzki, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Michael Skrodzki, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anger Management Anxiety

"For one human being to love another, that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks...the work for which all other work is but preparation." (Rilke).  While relationships certainly should not be 'all work',&

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Ronald Max Yusim, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Ronald Max Yusim

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mill Valley, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder Blended Families

  As a couple’s therapist, I was trained in the proven science-based Gottman method. Both Drs. John and Julie Gottman believe that it is not the size of the conflict (or who is right or wrong) that matters most.  Instead, what is

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Renee Spencer, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Renee Spencer, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California 20 years experience

Renée is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people find greater self-love, connection and inner calm. She believes that modern talk therapy or evidence-based psychodynamic psychotherapy is especially

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Lisa Brookes Kift, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Lisa Brookes Kift, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Larkspur, California Online 16 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Codependency Relationships Family Of Origin Issues Marital and Premarital

The key aspects of my work with couples is the help them strengthen their relationship foundations via improved emotional safety.  Aspects like communication, relationship balance and family of origin issues related to their dynamic are addressed. 

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Laurie Javier, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laurie Javier, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Behavioral Issues Codependency Relationships Creative Blocks

By the time a couple seeks therapy, their relationship has already become challenging and their communication has broken down. I work individually with each partner so that they can safely express how they feel in a confidential setting. After

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Jasmine Mazlumyan, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Jasmine Mazlumyan

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

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Judit Colbert, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Judit Colbert, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 5 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Codependency Relationships

Are you in a relationship that does not fulfill you any more? Do you wonder what went wrong and whether it is even possible to feel happy again? If feeling unheard resonates with you, do not wait any longer. I offer down to earth, honest and kind emotional support

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Jodi Klugman Rabb, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Jodi Klugman Rabb, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
Greenbrae, California Online + In-person 16 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: Anger Management Family Conflict LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

Trained in the Gottman Method, Jodi uses a practical and evidence-based approach to couple and marriage counseling. Incorporating elements of cognitive-behavioral, family systems and identity theories, Jodi guides couples into improved communication, self-

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Jacob Brown, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Jacob Brown

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Francisco, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Infidelity Intimacy Marital and Premarital

There are times in life when we all feel overwhelmed.  You might be facing a difficult decision and feel unable to choose a path.  It may seem as if you and your partner have lost your sense of closeness, connection, and intimacy. Or the traumas of your past

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Robert Nemerovski, Psychologist

Robert Nemerovski

Psychologist
Greenbrae, California Online + In-person 8 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Codependency Relationships Communication

Couples often come to counseling when they have difficulty talking with each other or resolving an issue. Some find that a familiar struggle or behavioral pattern “dynamic” comes up over and over again. Commonly, tensions and emotions can run

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Dorothy O'Leary, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Dorothy O'Leary, LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 13 years, 4 months experience
Specialties: Attachment Blended Family Breakup Divorce

I strive to offer each member of a couple the opportunity to come into a deeper understanding of themselves by learning from the challenges of being in relationship. Finding meaning for yourself as an individual in the eyes of your partner can only deepen the

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Deborah J Kamins, Psychologist

Deborah J Kamins

Psychologist
Greenbrae, California Online + In-person 17 years experience
Specialties: Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Chronic Illness Coping Skills

I believe that therapy can result in real and dramatic changes. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and confidential setting in which to work on such changes. Together, in a collaborative process, we can create a plan to help you be more productive,

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Laurie Pantell, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Laurie Pantell, LMFT

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

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Rachel Robbins, Psychologist

Rachel Robbins

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

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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.