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Relationship Issues 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. 275 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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275 specialists found in California

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Vicki Botnick, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Tarzana, California
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Communication Divorce

Vicki is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety treatment, adolescent therapy, and couples counseling. She believes in strengthening relationships through understanding each other’s backgrounds, learning how to turn to

Charlyne Gelt, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
Encino, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Charlyne Gelt, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who practices in Encino, California. She leads some Women Empowerment Groups that help women learn to move beyond self-destructive relationship patterns.

Sage Breslin, Psychologist California, ca
Psychologist
Del Mar, California Online 34 years, 2 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Emotional Abuse Family Of Origin Issues

I specialize in transformative work and breakthroughs.

Alicia Wolf, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Rosa, California In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues Blended Families

My approach to marriage counseling is to honor the challenges as well as the huge potential for growth and beauty that marriage can offer. When two people's hearts and lives combine, it can kick-start massive challenges, nevermind what happens when there are

Lana Theimer, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California Online + In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

Relationship issues and couples counseling is my primary specialty.  I work with couples to assist them in working through and finding appreciation for their differences.  My goal is to help them improve their communication and their responses to each other without

Nancy Ryan, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca

Nancy Ryan

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Fair Oaks, California Online + In-person 14 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Behavioral Issues Blended Family

Nancy Ryan is a Licensed Marriage & Family therapist, Certified Gottman Therapist and CEO of Relationship Therapy Center in Roseville, CA and Fair Oaks, CA and online in California. Therapists at RTC help individuals deal with anxiety, depression and self esteem

Jamey A Hecht,  California, ca
Los Angeles, California
Specialties: Addiction ADHD Anxiety Attachment

Jameyâ's main areas of work are depression, anxiety, blocked creativity, self-esteem, life-transition issues, and relationships. He came to psychotherapy with a PhD in Literature, which he had taught for 14 years. He has completed his hours as an MFT Intern (practicing

Nazila Amighi, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Sherman Oaks, California Online 12 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Divorce

I am a licensed marriage and family Therapist. My area of focus is relationship therapy or couple therapy. My goal is to help you learn better ways of communicating, healthy ways of resolving conflicts, and creating more connection between you and your partner. I am

Scott Balderson, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 27 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Individuation

My focus is on helping clients understand how they fall out of connection with one another and then help them learn how repair and re-connect.  Using principles of EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) I help couples unwind negative cycles of interaction which lead

Esther Lerman, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Oakland, California In-person 40 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Communication Family Of Origin Issues LGBTQ+

I’m Esther Lerman, a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples therapy. I’ve had a private practice in Oakland, California for 40 years. I welcome a broad spectrum of clients and focus my work on helping couples strengthen connection and navigate

JENNIFER LEONARD, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
El Cajon, California In-person 20 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Divorce Relationship Issues Self-Care

I help couples decrease conflict or negative patterns that have developed in their relationship, and help them learn new ways of communicating to return to a happy and healthy one. Or if it is necessary to separate or divorce, I also guide couples through that difficult

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

Seth Ambrose, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online + In-person 13 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma Aids Anxiety

My name is Seth Ambrose, and I help people heal in relationship — with themselves, their bodies, and the people they love. If you're feeling disconnected from yourself, struggling in your relationships, or discovering a new direction you want to take in your life, you

Kimberly Gill Morales, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 5 years, 10 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Divorce Family Conflict

While our relationships are vital to our well-being, they are not always easy. Relationships require attention and intention.

Christy Garcia, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Chula Vista, California Online + In-person 10 years, 8 months experience
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Family Conflict General marriage

Despite being a warm, loving person, you've been struggling in your relationships and often feel misunderstood. Your communication is hit or miss, or worse, you're not quite sure how to communicate and avoid confrontation and conflict. You long for a healthy

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

Sue Shepard, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Costa Mesa, California In-person 21 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anxiety Codependency Relationships

As a practical, interactive and results-oriented therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help you resolve current problems and long-standing patterns in your relationship.  With sensitivity and compassion, I am able to help you

Sylvia Mejia, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California
Specialties: ADHD Coping Skills Divorce Marital and Premarital

Sylvia Mejia is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Pasadena, California, United States. Sylvia specializes in the counseling of Depression, Anxiety, etc. The therapist has experience in handling cases of ADHD, Child or Adolescent,

James Dziwak, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Ventura, California
Specialties: Alcohol Abuse Anxiety Depression Infidelity

James Dziwak, MA, LMFT, MT-BC is a licensed psychotherapist in Ventura and Camarillo since 1988.  He works with individual, couples, families, and groups on a variety of emotional and relationship issues. He specializes in working with couples that have trust

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

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 275 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$160
Most treated specialties
Relationship Issues, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
18 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.