Marriage Therapists in California

Find 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. 787 licensed therapists in California are here to help, so you can choose someone who understands what you need right now.

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787 specialists found in California

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Kim Slipski, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Kim Slipski, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Pasadena, California Online + In-person
Specialties: Anxiety Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy Career Counseling Dating Coaching

By now you probably know that fighting about the dishes is never just about the dishes, issues in the bedroom are never just about sex, and infidelity is never just about an affair. Each of these are but tiny reflections of larger dances we do with our partners that

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Alicia Wolf, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Alicia Wolf, LMFT

Verified
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

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Nicole Ohebshalom, Licensed Professional Counselor

Nicole Ohebshalom

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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

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JENNIFER LEONARD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

JENNIFER LEONARD, LMFT

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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

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Kelly McCullough, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Kelly McCullough

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
La Jolla, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Blended Families Blended Family Child Therapy

Have you ever felt like life's daily stressors are too much to handle? Are you wondering where you can turn to find some extra support? We all face challenges in our life, whether it is a transition to a new school or job, conflict in relationships, or difficulty

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Stephanie Bain, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Stephanie Bain

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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

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Mary Dann McNamee, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Mary Dann McNamee, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
San Dimas, California 20 years experience
Specialties: Abandonment Abortion Abuse & Trauma Addiction

I am Christian-based Therapist comitted to helping couples reconnect wiht their hearts + minds so that they can be more supportive, loving and kind to each other.  I help with fair fighting practices, mindfulness and prayer to build a collaborative

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Joanna Lovinger, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Joanna Lovinger, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Fresno, California Online 1 year, 8 months experience
Specialties: Adoption Anxiety Attachment Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

The couples who come for counseling together keep having the same fight over and over. Or the physical intimacy is all but gone from their relationship and each of them feel too stuck to initiate sex. I offer couples counseling for couples who are on two different

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Cathryn Leff, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Cathryn Leff, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Temecula, California Online + In-person 28 years experience
Specialties: Blended Families Breakup Divorce Family Conflict

Many couples end up with hurt feelings because they don't know how to communicate effectively.  At Soaring High Counseling we will teach you the communication skills you need to greatly improve your relationship.

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Bill Benson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Bill Benson, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
West Hollywood, California Online + In-person 28 years experience
Specialties: Communication

Relationships rarely struggle because two people stopped caring. More often, couples get caught in patterns they don’t quite know how to change. The same argument keeps returning, communication turns into defensiveness or silence, intimacy fades, trust gets bruised,

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Larissa House, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Larissa House

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Breakup Communication

Are you tired of feeling like your partner just doesn’t get you or they don’t make sense to you? Feeling like your needs aren’t being met, even if you’ve tried talking about them? Having the same conversations over and over again that always seem

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Kelly Bell, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Kelly Bell

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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
San Luis Obispo, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Behavioral Issues Bipolar Disorder

I do what I call "Nail on the head" therapy...if you want to put a nail in the wall, you get out a hammer, figure out where the stud is, and WHACK it on the head...you don't beat around it, you don't use your shoe, not if you want it to stay! Given this philosophy, I

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Sige Weisman, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Sige Weisman, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
San Francisco, California Online 10 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Codependency Relationships Emptiness

I help women and couples create empowering relationships through online therapy. Reclaim your inner knowing to live a life filled with love, joy and purpose.    My approach is body-centered,&

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James Christensen, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

James Christensen, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Roseville, California Online + In-person 6 years experience
Specialties: Codependency Relationships Commitment Issues Communication Control

My wife and I got married two days after I joined the Air Force, and we welcomed our first son while I was in pilot training. We wanted our children to have a peaceful, loving home, but that dream started to slip away when anger and resentment built up in our marriage.

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Kristi M. Hudson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Kristi M. Hudson, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Novato, California In-person 8 years, 3 months experience
Specialties: Attachment Communication Coping Skills General marriage

It takes a lot of courage to reach out!  I'm here to support individuals, and couples looking to increase connection and create positive changes in their lives. 

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Linda Abdelsayed, Psychologist

Linda Abdelsayed

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Psychologist
Chino Hills, California Online 20 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Communication Coping Skills

Feeling stuck in your life, wishing for more, more better - but you just don't know what you keep doing wrong. You have so many family and friends who love you, but there are just some things you can't talk with them about. You are not alone. You do not have to feel

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Rick J Scarpello, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Rick J Scarpello, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Novato, California Online 7 years experience
Specialties: Anxiety Communication Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

My approach to therapy relies heavily on a few foundational truths: we need trust, we need the 3 C's( Commitment, Communication, and Compromise) and we need a fair dose of lightheartedness. If we do not develop those things, we have problems. Fact is, it is the lack

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Delseta Robinson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

Delseta Robinson, LMFT

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Marriage & Family Therapist
Ontario, California Online 7 years, 5 months experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Depression Family Conflict

My name is Delseta Robinson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I've helped a lot of people who've experienced concerns related to phase of life, loneliness, anxiety, depression, communication issues, relationship issues, family

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Therapy in California: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like across California right now, based on 787 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$177
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Divorce
Average therapist experience
14 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%

Browse Marriage Therapists by City in California

Explore marriage therapists in cities and communities across California.

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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 $177 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.