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Pre-marriage Therapists in California

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Choosing the right pre-marriage Therapist in California is not easy. But now you can easily scan online for the ideal therapist to look for some of the best pre-marriage Counseling in California online and successfully fight your relationship issues or work towards improving your mental well-being.

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181 specialists found in California

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Gary Brown, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 45 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Commitment Issues

My approach to marriage, couples, and individual counseling is eclectic.  During over 40 years in private practice, it became clear to me that each person or couple I work with are unique.  As a result, I do not believe in a “one size fits all”  approach to

Kristi M. Hudson, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Novato, California In-person 8 years, 3 months experience
Specialties: Attachment Communication Coping Skills General marriage

It takes a lot of courage to reach out!  I'm here to support individuals, and couples looking to increase connection and create positive changes in their lives. 

Nancy Georges, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression General marriage

I work with couples who want to strengthen their relationship, improve communication, and better understand the patterns that create distance or conflict. My approach to couples therapy is informed by the Gottman Method, an evidence-based approach that helps couples

Marla Leigh Caplan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Belvedere Tiburon, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Anxiety Bipolar Disorder

I am a licensed therapist in San Francisco specializing in psychodynamic, somatic, and trauma-informed therapy for individuals, couples and families experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, and addiction. I offer in person psychotherapy,

Nicole Ohebshalom, Licensed Professional Counselor California, ca
Licensed Professional Counselor
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction ADHD Anger Management

Couples therapy is a great way to strengthen connection, address the setbacks from a perspective that honors differing points of view, and start working toward a more clear vision of what you hope for the future. Therapy helps to examine important relational patterns

Alexandria Perry, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Burbank, California Online 5 years, 1 month 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. 

Marina Edelman, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Westlake Village, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Blended Families Blended Family Breakup

My sincere caring, sharp intellect, extensive training and many years of experience has enabled me to help individuals, couples and families suffering from problems of anxiety, depression, marital difficulties, career challenges, loss, relationship issues and trauma.

Sheryl Woodhouse, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Laguna Hills, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Life events Marriage Mental conditions

Relationships have similar human problems but no couple is exactly the same. Let’s meet to discuss your specific problems in balancing kids, romance and your own individual needs! 

Ilana Grines, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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),

Jodi Klugman Rabb, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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-

Laurie Javier, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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

Ronald Max Yusim, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
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

Anahita Kashefi, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Beverly Hills, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Creative Blocks Dating Coaching

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Couples and Sex Therapist in Beverly Hills. My approach is both relational and in-depth, characterized by warmth, compassion and collaboration. I love working with individuals from all walks of life

Kamal Ahmed, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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

Kate Henderson Bartenhagen, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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. 

Katherine Carter, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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 

Kayla Knopp, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
San Diego, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Dating Coaching Divorce Gender & sexual identity General marriage

I help couples, families, friends, and individuals strengthen their relationships so they can bring more connection, harmony, and excitement to their lives. To do this, I use the best, research-supported couple and individual therapies. I also specialize in

Susie Ibrahim, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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.

Manny Romero, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Clemente, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Career Counseling Codependency Relationships

The focus of my practice is to help men gain the necessary skill sets to overcome social and emotional challenges so they can thrive in their relationships!    I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.   

Jonathon D Baird, Psychologist California, ca
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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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 181 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$202
Most treated specialties
Pre-marriage, Marital and Premarital
Average therapist experience
12 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%

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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 $202 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.