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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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Peter Cellarius, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Gatos, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues Breakup

Are you having the same painful arguments, again and again? Does it feel like nothing will ever change? I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard I can help. Let's talk.

"Dr Don" Etkes, PhD, MFT, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Claremont, California Online + In-person 33 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Academic Concerns Addiction ADHD

"I'd like to help you achieve the healthy balanced connected marriage you want. I offer you warm caring nonjudgmental guidance. For over 30 years I've helped thousands of people to cope with relationship challenges. I will show you

Grayson Wallen, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor California, ca
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
San Diego, California Online + In-person 8 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Anxiety Divorce

I am a Certified Gottman Therapist helping adult survivors of childhood trauma work through complicated emotions and conflicted relationships. The Gottman Method is designed to help teach specific tools to deepen friendship and intimacy in your relationship. To help you

Mark Mouro, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Communication Emotional Intelligence Intimacy Life events

My approach is based on an 8 week format of structured sessions in which couples learn and practice new skills to build on them for more empathy and understanding of each other. 

Jeff Allen, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Diego, California 7 years experience
Specialties: Addiction Anxiety Attachment Codependency Relationships

We, as humans, are wired for relationship and connection. Often challenges in life bring about difficulties that are deeply troubling and painful and get in the way of our relationship with our self and others. My desire is to help you navigate these challenges to help

Stephen L. Cawelti, Other Family Law Attorney California, ca
Other Family Law Attorney
Boulevard, California Online + In-person 16 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Divorce Domestic Violence Physical Abuse

Stephen is a board certified divorce attorney who has specialized in complex family law matters since 2006 in California. He has acted as the lead attorney on hundreds of divorce cases and argued before the Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura

Denise Grundland, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
San Diego, California Online + In-person 11 years, 6 months experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Blended Families Dating Coaching

Dr. Denise Grundland, Psy.D. is a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing professional therapeutic services in both English and Spanish to children, adults, couples and families. Dr. Grundland utilizes strength-based, collaborative and empirically-supported methods

Ashley C. Kennedy, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
La Canada Flintridge, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Infidelity Intimacy Marital and Premarital

Some days you can’t stand your partner. Everything they do irritates you. The charming, funny, caring person you chose years ago is barely recognizable. Every conversation leads to discord and it feels like you’re both speaking different languages. You start

Kari, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Costa Mesa, California Online 6 years, 9 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Aging And Geriatric Alcohol Abuse

I believe that each of us can heal and grow when supported in a way that is tailored to meet our needs. You are the expert of your experiences. I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your unique strengths, build new skills, and

Teresa Ramakrishnan, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Petaluma, California Online + In-person 14 years, 1 month experience
Specialties: Depression Family Conflict General marriage Infertility

Is your family or marriage out of harmony, due to significant ongoing disagreements that you just can't resolve on your own? My philosophy is to reprioritize relationships in a new way, to strengthen the connection between partners and families to achieve a meeting

Madison Oie, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Berkeley, California Online 2 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Coping Skills

Humans are hardwired for connection. Experiencing loneliness, unfulfillment or conflict within your relationships is stressful for the body, mind and spirit. Therapy can help remove blocks to facilitate a healing process.  In relationship work, I mediate deep

San Juana Melgoza, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Stockton, California Online + In-person 9 years experience
Specialties: Aggression And Violence Anxiety Attachment Breakup

Life dissatisfaction may be a result of one or a serious of events that can interfere with the way we feel and how we interact with others. Such dissatisfaction may lead to self-restricting behaviors in our attempt to relieve our depression, abandonment, anger, guilt,

Lindsey Yochum, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Infidelity LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

When your relationship feels stuck and communication becomes challenging, it can be disheartening. Romantic relationships hold a special significance in our lives, and it's tough when they encounter obstacles. We are here to help you understand where things went

Pei Chai, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Monrovia, California
Specialties: Academic Concerns Depression Marriage Pre-marriage

I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a diverse background and a strong cultural awareness due to years spent in various countries. In addition to English, I speak Thai and Mandarin fluently. My passion is working with couples and individuals who are

Chad Fraga, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Sacramento, California Online + In-person 2 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Addiction Aggression And Violence Aging And Geriatric

I enjoy treating couples, adult individuals, and teens that are looking to deepen their inner awareness and have an expressed desire to connect further with their intimate relationships. The couple relationship, the way in which you emotionally connect, express yourself

Dana N Nassau, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 1 year experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Attachment Codependency Relationships

When we fall in love, we can’t possibly know all the problems we will have to navigate with our partner. They can range from small annoyances, like leaving hair in the sink, to more important matters like differences in parenting views, to more critical matters of

TaQuonna Lampkins, Other California, ca
Other
Rancho Cucamonga, California 4 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Anger Management Anxiety

Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low cost, telehealth/online therapy. I believe that we grow through our experiences in life. Our challenges and the struggles we are faced with give us strength, endurance, character, and most importantly, build our state

Remi Lafayette BA, MSW, ASW, Pre-Licensed Professional California, ca
Pre-Licensed Professional
Burbank, California 5 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Blended Families Blended Family Body Image

 Hello and Welcome. Our agency offers affordable, low cost, telehealth/online therapy. I believe that change happens when people are given support, can draw on their own strengths, and realize their potential to live fulfilling happy lives. I provide an

Lan Nguyen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Santa Ana, California Online 5 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Academic Concerns Anxiety

Do you feel unseen or unheard? Maybe you feel like you don't quite belong? Or maybe you don't feel anything at all? Your restlessness is telling you that there is more to this life; a therapist can offer just the kind of support you need to finally thrive.

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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
$186
Most treated specialties
Pre-marriage, Relationship Issues
Average therapist experience
8 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 $186 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.