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Sex Therapists in California

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

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133 specialists found in California

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Israel ''Rulik'' Perla, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Berkeley, California Online + In-person 26 years experience
Specialties: Divorce Infidelity Intimacy Life events

Israel 'Rulik' Perla brings to the therapy relationship a soulful dimension and a wealth of diverse life experiences that enables him to meet you where you are with a profound depth of being.

Jack Irmas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker California, ca

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Beverly Hills, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Communication Depression

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychodynamic therapist practicing in Los Angeles. I completed my MSW at USC and a two-year fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Wright Institute Los Angeles.

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

Stephanie Bain, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Oakland, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Abuse & Trauma Anger Management

I work with families or partners looking for a therapist who “gets it.” Queer, poly, kinky, and non-traditional folks welcome! I hold our therapeutic relationship with deep respect and care, making room for your story and your experiences without judgment. You are

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! 

Gary F. Brown, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Commitment Issues Communication

As a marriage counselor with over 30 years of experience, I learned early on that my clients needed and deserved more than a one-size-fits-all approach.  With their needs in mind, my approach to marriage counseling is multi-modal.  Being trained and experienced in

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,

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

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.

Tatra-Li De La Rosa, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Rosa, California Online + In-person 11 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Dating Coaching Divorce

Working with couples at any stage, transition or phase of their relationship is one my greatest passions. Relationships are central to our sense of wellbeing and happiness and yet they can also cause us profound distress and even misery at different times.

Jacob Brown, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
San Francisco, California Online 3 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Infidelity Intimacy Marital and Premarital

There are times in life when we all feel overwhelmed.  You might be facing a difficult decision and feel unable to choose a path.  It may seem as if you and your partner have lost your sense of closeness, connection, and intimacy. Or the traumas of your past

Wendy Boring Bray, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor California, ca
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Mission Viejo, California Online + In-person 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Codependency Relationships Sex

Are you arguing or disagreeing on things that used to bring you closer? Are you feeling frustrated by a lack of intimacy or compassion from your partner? Do you feel alone in your relationship?   Relationships with an intimate partner

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

Michael Skrodzki, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Rafael, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Alcohol Abuse Anger Management Anxiety

"For one human being to love another, that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks...the work for which all other work is but preparation." (Rilke).  While relationships certainly should not be 'all work',&

Gary Lange, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Rancho Mirage, California Online + In-person 31 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Codependency Relationships Mental conditions Sex

I help couples identify, and CHANGE persistent, sometimes lifelong, problematic patterns or behaviors.  As a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I teach individuals and couples how to make healthier decisions, reduce stress and addictive

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

Dianne Porchia, Coach California, ca
Coach
Topanga, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Chronic Illness Coping Skills Dating Coaching

Relationships can be our greatest source of love and healing and they can also be our greatest source of mental-emotional stress.  Dianne Porchia teaches couples, singles, parents and business professionals new life

Jon Sorensen, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression

I use a combination of relational/talk therapy with somatic therapy. What that means is we will discuss different ways of talking to and relating to one another, but I have found that without working with our nervous systems, some triggers and responses will

Laure Saint Georges Chaumet, Marriage & Family Therapist California, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
San Jose, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Adoption Anxiety Behavioral Issues

My name is Laure Saint Georges Chaumet and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Nevada. Since graduating from my Master's Program in 2013, I spent the last 7 years practicing in California and Nevada working closely with adults

Daniela Tanner, Coach California, ca
Coach
San Jose, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: General marriage Intimacy LGBTQ+ Marital and Premarital

Experience a deeper connection within and in love with the sex you want and the intimacy you desire. Maybe you have forgotten who you are. Maybe you have forgotten how to be with your partner. Maybe you feel emotionally disconnected and sexually unfulfilled. Maybe

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 133 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$230
Most treated specialties
Sex, Anxiety
Average therapist experience
15 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 $230 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.