Couples Therapists in Los Angeles
Covering Los Angeles County, from the Westside and the Valley to the South Bay, the San Gabriel Valley and Long Beach.
Marriage counseling in California
What couples in California should know before choosing a therapist, and where to start in your area.
The short answer
In California, couples therapy can be provided by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or licensed psychologist. A California license covers clients anywhere in the state, in person or by video. Check any license free at search.dca.ca.gov before you book.
Who regulates couples therapists in California?
The Board of Behavioral Sciences licenses LMFTs, LCSWs and LPCCs, and registers their associates. The Board of Psychology licenses psychologists. Both publish license status and public disciplinary documents through the Department of Consumer Affairs License Search. Our guide explains how to check a license and how the licenses differ.
How many licensed couples therapists are there in California?
The Board of Behavioral Sciences reported these current licenses as of November 11, 2025: 50,913 LMFTs, 38,309 LCSWs and 5,791 LPCCs (BBS board meeting materials, licensing population, checked 2026-11-05). These are board counts of licenses in the state, not listings in this directory, and not everyone licensed works with couples. A current count of licensed psychologists: UNKNOWN (we have not found a dated Board of Psychology figure yet).
Are there listings for California yet?
Not yet. Listings for California open soon, and every profile will be a real, license-checked therapist who chose to join. Licensed couples therapists can join free. Until then, you can still check any license yourself on the DCA License Search and use our guides below.
Can we do couples therapy online in California?
Yes. A therapist with a current, active California license can see clients located anywhere in California by video. A therapist licensed only in another state generally cannot, apart from a narrow 30-day allowance for existing clients. See telehealth couples therapy in California.
What does couples therapy cost in California, and is it covered?
Fees vary widely by area, experience and session length. Most couples therapy isn't covered by insurance unless one partner has a diagnosis being treated. Self-pay clients have a right to a written Good Faith Estimate. See cost and insurance and superbills.
What if you or your partner is not safe?
In immediate danger, call 911. In a crisis, call or text 988. For domestic violence support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788. Read when couples therapy isn't the right step.
Couples therapy by area
Couples Therapists in the San Francisco Bay Area
Covering the nine Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma.
Couples Therapists in San Diego
Covering San Diego County, from North County to the South Bay and East County.
California directory
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