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Pre-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. 181 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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181 specialists found in California

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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. 

Chevvy Cheung, Coach California, ca
Coach
Playa Del Rey, California Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Life Coaching Marital and Premarital Parenting

"You just don't understand me".  "Why aren't you listening to me?" It's like a broken record, your partner repeatedly requests more from you emotionally.  But you don't know what you are doing wrong.  You make

Hui Sophia Reccow, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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

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),

Karen Rippy, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
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,

Liz Birch, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Tustin, California Online + In-person 16 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder Pre-marriage

My role, as the therapist, is to listen, teach and encourage, while my client's role is to express concerns, learn and  implement that learning. With compassion and understanding,  I work with each individual

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.   

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.

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 

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

Barbara Jandu, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Jose, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: Coping Skills General marriage Infertility Intimacy

Some couples tell me they're stuck in a repeating pattern; others have lost their spark; still others are just starting out and want pre-marital counseling. I help couples using a combination of evidence-based practices, including the Gottman method,

Brenda Stewart, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
San Jose, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Codependency Relationships Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Offering high quality professional clinical counseling integrated with faith-based principles to improve your spiritual, emotional and psychological health, relationships, and other life challenges. Combining my education and life

Sarah Chisun Kang, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Generalized Anxiety Disorder General marriage

I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I am SYMBIS certified for premarital couples who would like to take assessments to utilize throughout the therapy sessions. 

Living Hope Counseling Center, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Rancho Cucamonga, California Online + In-person 3 years experience
Specialties: Communication Coping Skills Dating Coaching Depression

In need of holistic growth? Counseling therapy is the soundest decision in advancing your mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Our day to day lives call for balance and peace of mind. The most beneficial way into gaining such clarity is having a

Tiffany Pippen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Albany, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Codependency Relationships Depression Divorce

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practicing Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience working with children, adolescence and families around issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, and family caregiving challenges. I provide a warm

Katherine Boelts, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Anaheim, California Online 21 years experience
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Borderline Personality Disorder Codependency Relationships

Hi, my name is Katherine Boelts, LMFT, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.  I love my job and seeing the growth and progress in those I work with. I help adults who are exhausted from doing everything

Ryan Hill, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Alamitos, California Online 6 years experience
Specialties: Intimacy Marital and Premarital Pre-marriage Relationship Issues

I am here to help you relieve stress, pain, and anxiety by guiding you toward a fulfilling relationship. Like many couples, you might struggle with communication or repetitive arguing. You want to experience joy in your relationship, instead of feeling

Anat Sideman Schneider, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Hermosa Beach, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Codependency Relationships

Anat is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Divorce Mediator. Her clinical practice is relational and collaborative, empowering clients to achieve greater joy and intimacy by increasing clarity, self-acceptance and healing. Anat approaches

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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
$160
Most treated specialties
Pre-marriage, Marital and Premarital
Average therapist experience
9 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 $160 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.