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28 specialists found in San Mateo Area

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Elizabeth McGinnis, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor San Mateo, ca

Elizabeth McGinnis

Verified Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Online + In-person 9 years experience
11.2 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: ADHD LGBTQ+ Polyamory

At EM Psychotherapy, we offer ADHD couples counseling in Menlo Park and online across California.

Mark Vigil Dombeck, Psychologist San Mateo, ca

Mark Vigil Dombeck, PhD

Verified Therapist
Psychologist
Online + In-person 30 years experience
14 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Abandonment Abuse & Trauma ADHD Anger Management

My work with couples focuses on helping partners recognize and break free of the dysfunctional interaction patterns that leave them feeling chronically neglected or abandoned, afraid or coerced by the very person who is supposed to be their safe harbor, until both

Scott Balderson, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca

Scott Balderson, LMFT

Verified Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California In person, Internet meeting 27 years experience
14.4 miles away from San Mateo
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

Seth Ambrose, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca

Seth Ambrose, LMFT

Verified Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist
Online + In-person 13 years experience
14.9 miles away from San Mateo
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

Carol Jaron, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Mateo, California 30 years experience

I welcome couples that are new to therapy for the relationship or who are searching for expanding your communication, emotional satisfaction, plus other relationally strong connecting skills.. My approach combines looking at your

Edna Avraham, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
In person, Internet meeting 30 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Addiction Anxiety Blended Family

I am a licensed MFT specializing in couples therapy.

Amy Trusso, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Burlingame, California In person, Internet meeting 10 years experience
1.7 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Blended Families Codependency Relationships Communication Divorce

Nurturing and sustaining a relationship can be hard work. Couples come to therapy for a variety of reasons. Often, it is because they feel distant and want to get back to an intimate space. Sometimes couples are stuck in a cycle of fighting and come to

Rebecca Aptekar, Psychologist San Mateo, ca
Psychologist
Burlingame, California In person 13 years experience
1.7 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Divorce Marriage Infidelity Intimacy

We all experience difficult times in our lives, whether they're related to our work, our relationships, or finding meaning in our lives.   I provide a safe, comfortable environment for you to explore your goals and reach your

Deborah A Simmons, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Burlingame, California In person, Phone, Internet meeting 20 years experience
1.7 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Addiction Divorce Gender & sexual identity Marriage

At Primrose Healing and Wellness our therapists take a communications approach to therapy.  We believe that with good communication most problems can be dealt with.  We begin by evaulauting your communication style and teach new, more effective ways of

Ranjan Patel, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Burlingame, California In person, Phone, Internet meeting 36 years experience
2.6 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Divorce Gender & sexual identity Marriage Infidelity

If you’re part of a couple, your coupling has a unique signature. From your time together, you play chords, rhythms and ripples, make music, and the hope is that a beautiful melody emerges. But sometimes discord happens…it’s a natural and

Victoria Hoobyar, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Redwood City, California In person, Phone, Internet meeting 20 years experience
7.4 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Behavioral Issues Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling Codependency Relationships

Although, I have had lots of training in Couples Counseling, my most recent training has been that of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy.  EFCT assists couples longing to be closer and more emotionally secure, by increasing emotional intimacy.  I

Michelle  Joy, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Menlo Park, California In person 17 years experience
9.7 miles away from San Mateo

Michelle Joy has been with The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, CA, since 2002, and currently a therapist on staff. She teaches advanced classes to therapists and is a local and national speaker for professional associations on how to help more couples.

Articles By Michelle Joy

How to Deal with Differences in Relationships Constructively

How to Deal with Differences in Relationships Constructively

I always tell couples it s not a problem that you have differences in relationships. Differences in relationships ...
Shani Robins, Psychologist San Mateo, ca
Psychologist
Menlo Park, California In person, Phone, Internet meeting 18 years experience
11.2 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Anger Management Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling

Our relationships, work, and health can be stressful or fulfilling. There are specific, practical, scientifically proven methods for increasing happiness, success, and well being for yourself and in your relationships and significantly reducing anger, anxiety,

Stefani Largent, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
11.2 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Anxiety Coping Skills Depression Divorce

Stefani Largent is a Marriage & Family Therapist , MA, LMFT, and is based out of Menlo Park, California, United States. Stefani specializes in the counseling of Women's Issues, Relationship Issues, Life Transitions, etc. The therapist has experience in handling

Ellyn Bader, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Menlo Park, California In person 40 years experience
11.5 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Infidelity Intimacy LGBTQ+ Life Transitions

Ellyn Bader, PhD, is Co-Founder and Director of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California. Over the past 25 years she has conducted professional training programs in couples therapy and has trained therapists throughout the United States as well as Europe, Asia,

Yosi Amram, Psychologist San Mateo, ca
Psychologist
Palo Alto, California 12 years, 6 months experience
12.4 miles away from San Mateo

An integrative approach informed by attachment theory with trainings in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), psychodynamics, family systems.  

Sarah Korda, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California In person, Phone, Internet meeting 15 years experience
12.8 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Gender & sexual identity Life events Mental conditions Pre-marriage

I help perfectionists find joy and freedom in not being perfect. I work to release the anxiety, depression, and grief that can be caused by attempting to control.

Karmen Fluker, Marriage And Family Therapist Associate San Mateo, ca
Marriage And Family Therapist Associate
13.8 miles away from San Mateo

Karmen Fluker, AMFT Received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from University of California Davis, and her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Saint Mary’s College Moraga. She currently works as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Articles By Karmen Fluker

Going from Me to We – Balancing Individuality in a Marriage

Going from Me to We – Balancing Individuality in a Marriage

The US is a country built on the ideals of independence and individualism. Many Americans set off to ...
Madeleine Foster, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Internet meeting 3 years experience
13.8 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders Marital and Premarital

Hi, I'm Madeleine. I help families and couples find relief. In sessions, we will explore experiences, thoughts, and feelings, to get to a place of understanding.

Kavita Comoglio, Marriage & Family Therapist San Mateo, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Alameda, California In person, Internet meeting 10 years experience
13.9 miles away from San Mateo
Specialties: Blended Family Communication Emotional Intelligence Family Conflict

** APRIL 2025: I am accepting new clients. I offer a free, phone consultation and I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots. 

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Therapy in San Mateo: Cost, Availability, and Provider Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in San Mateo right now, based on 28 providers listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$236
Most treated specialties
Infidelity & Divorce
Average therapist experience
20 years
Session format availability
Online only 0% In-person only 80% Both formats 20%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 68% Male 32% Non-binary/other 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in San Mateo

How are marriage therapists verified on Marriage.com?

Marriage therapists listed in San Mateo are verified against the relevant state licensing board before being added to the directory. Marriage.com confirms active license status, professional credentials, and relevant disciplinary history.

How do I find a marriage therapist in San Mateo?

Search the Marriage.com directory for San Mateo and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format. Each profile shows license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance so you can compare options before reaching out.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in San Mateo?
  1. Licensure: confirm they're licensed to practice in California.
  2. Specialty: make sure they treat what you're dealing with.
  3. Insurance and cost: check accepted plans and session rate.
  4. Session format: decide whether online or in-person works better for you.
How much does therapy cost in San Mateo?

The average session cost varies by therapist, session length, and whether insurance is applied. Check each provider profile for specific rates.

Do marriage therapists in San Mateo accept insurance?

Many do. Coverage varies by provider, so use the insurance filter to narrow the directory to therapists who accept your plan.

Is online therapy available in San Mateo?

Yes. Many therapists listed in San Mateo offer both in-person and online sessions, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.

How quickly can I get an appointment in San Mateo?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers are currently accepting new clients; check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Licensed marriage therapists are generally bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law. Ask your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.