Relationship and Marriage Counseling in San Diego, California CA
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Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
Whether you are seeking premarital counseling or require a mediator, we are here to help with compassion, tools, and a judgment-free approach.
5 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Jennifer Warkentin
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, the bulk of my research and practice is on relationships. Couples often seek counseling to improve their communication, resolve conflicts, improve their intimacy, recover from infidelity, manage an addiction, or work through a stressor. Sharing a life with another person comes with challenges. I'll share some tools for managing roadblocks and help strengthen your bond.
18 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns—people‑pleasing, conflict avoidance, repeating the same dynamics, or feeling unseen and alone even when partnered. As you grow more connected to your own needs, boundaries, and inner wisdom, you can begin to create relationships that feel safer, more reciprocal, and deeply nourishing.
35 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Jessica Dominguez
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Therapy can help us find the path that will help us feel more confident, capable, and rooted in ourselves; help us learn to manage life's challenges, and connect us to our resilience and strengths in a way that honor our values, culture, and highlights that we have all we need to heal and grow. Life can be extremely difficult, and at some point, we all need support in helping navigate it. I actively center culture in my life and therapeutic work, and believe that connecting to our culture can promote healing, growth, self-acceptance, help us shed internalized oppressive views, as well as foster self-awareness and a deeper connection to our more authentic selves. I'm passionate about social justice and working with BIPOC women & Latine communities. Se habla espanol.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Dr. Diane Carlson
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT., Holistic Psychotherapist
I am dedicated to an eclectic approach to help clients be in control of their lives and find joy. These times are confusing and overwhelming to most of us but we can face the challenges together. After 25 yrs in practice I am a seasoned therapist who is comfortable accepting your present realities.
38 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
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Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Strong marriages don't happen by accident, they're built intentionally, one conversation at a time. We help couples at every stage understand the patterns keeping them stuck, rebuild trust and emotional intimacy, and develop the skills for a relationship that genuinely thrives. Whether you're in crisis or simply wanting more, we provide a calm, structured space to do the work.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in San Diego, CA California
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A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We do have therapists that provide relationship and marriage counseling and will work with you to resolve current struggles within your relationship.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Relationship counseling strengthens bonds involved in interpersonal relationships. It is not necessary to have a troubled relationship to seek counseling. Relationship counseling can include couples or families to achieve more adequate, satisfying and productive romantic and family relationships and social adjustment. Relationship counseling or therapy also includes premarital counseling, divorce or separation counseling and other relationship counseling.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92130
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Relationships can bring immense joy and connection, but they can also be a source of pain, conflict, and frustration. You may find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, feeling emotionally disconnected, struggling with trust, or having difficulty communicating your needs effectively. I help individuals and couples understand the patterns driving these challenges, strengthen emotional connection, improve communication, and create healthier, more secure relationships. Together, we work toward building greater understanding, trust, and connection while addressing the underlying issues that keep couples feeling stuck.
7 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Whole Wellness Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Whole Wellness Therapy believes that change and growth happen most through relationships. Relationships bring out the best and the worst in us. In order to understand ourselves and our partner in the context of our relationships, it's essential that we are able to recognize the patterns that contibute to any disconnectedness, disagreements, hurt or betrayals that occur. Our therapists use a wide variety of approaches to assist our couples in healing their relationship and themselves from the inside out.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92108
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Dr. Tracy Mallett
Psychologist, Psy.D., L.M.F.T., Licensed Psychologist
Relationships are some of the most rewarding parts of life—but they can also bring stress, frustration, and conflict. I specialize in helping couples and partners navigate challenges such as communication difficulties, trust issues, emotional disconnection, infidelity, and differing values or expectations.
In therapy, couples gain a safe, structured space to explore underlying dynamics, improve understanding, and develop skills for healthy communication and problem-solving. My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Family Systems Theory, helping partners identify negative interaction patterns, manage emotional reactivity, and create new ways of relating that foster connection, empathy, and mutual respect.
Whether you are looking to repair a struggling relationship, navigate major life transitions together, or strengthen an already healthy partnership, therapy focuses on both insight and action—teaching practical strategies that partners can implement in daily life. I also support blended families, co-parenting couples, and couples navigating significant stressors such as relocation, career changes, or family illness.
My goal is to help couples build resilience, deepen intimacy, and create a relationship foundation that is not only functional but also fulfilling.
22 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Briana Marshall
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
You may find yourselves stuck in the same arguments, feeling disconnected, or unsure how you got so far from the closeness you once had. Many couples I work with struggle with communication breakdowns, unmet emotional needs, issues with intimacy, or feeling like they're constantly missing each other. In our work together, we slow things down to understand the patterns beneath the conflict, not just what's happening, but why it keeps happening. From there we begin rebuilding connection, trust, and a deeper sense of partnership.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92121
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Ross Kellogg, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Individual, Marriage, and Family Therapist (LMFT)
I have extensive training and experience in providing by Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy for partners at any stage of their relationship.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I help men and women strengthen their relationships and marriages through practical life coaching focused on real connection and lasting improvement. Whether you’re working through conflicts, rebuilding trust, improving communication, setting healthy boundaries, or navigating major transitions together, we develop actionable strategies tailored to your unique situation. My collaborative, no-judgment style supports both partners (or individuals) in creating deeper understanding, greater intimacy, and a healthier dynamic. If you’re ready to invest in a stronger relationship, I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can work together.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Yukiko K Hartman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
Why are relationships so sweet some time and so difficult other time? It's because we have emotional connection with our loved ones. In fact, building close relationship and maintaining it require a lot of awareness of what's happening in you and your partner, and between two of you. Also, knowing how to maintain emotional connection and how to repair the connection quickly when it's broken is the key for you to keep your important relationship going. In my therapy, we will look into your relationship to see what is not working and how it has affected you and your partner. I will introduce to you many elements of healthy relationship and have you learn new skills and behaviors. Relationship issues are often complicated and take time before you see the improvement. So, you may need to commit to therapy, but I believe it is worth your time and effort if you think your relationship is important for you.
15 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Do you feel like you are stuck in an impasse with your partner? Have you are your partner experienced infidelity? Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples is a short-term treatment formulated by Drs. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg. The focus on treatment is on rebuilding trust and intimacy and helping individuals feel safe and secure in their attachment to their partner. EFT is one othe most highly effective treatment modalities available for couples. Enhanced CBT for couples focuses on improving communication skills more directly and, like EFT treatment works to change the maladaptive interactions one experiences with his/her partner.
14 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
A Marriage and Family Therapist has an extensive knowledge on the relational aspects in a family unit. Relationships take much effort as it takes both parties to work toward establishing a healthy relationship as well as maintaining and making further progress in a long-term relationship. The main modalities that can be used are Gottman Methods and Attachment-Based Systemic Therapy. Also a certified domestic violence therapist can help identify warning signs in the relationship to help mitigate or prevent potentially dangerous situations and/or build a healthy relationship if you have been in an unhealthy codependent relationship.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
In couples and relationship work, I draw on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman-informed interventions, and Communication skills training. Sessions focus on breaking negative cycles, deepening connection, improving communication, and creating stronger, more supportive partnerships.
9 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
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Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Couples therapy is not about deciding who’s right — it’s about learning how to hear each other and rebuild trust. I help partners slow down their conflicts, identify recurring cycles, and practice new ways of connecting that strengthen the relationship.
10 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92102
Online in San Diego, CA California
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Allen Shamon
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Effective communication is essential for healthy relationships, and I help couples develop and refine their communication skills. I teach couples active listening techniques, assertiveness skills, and strategies for expressing thoughts and feelings in a constructive manner. By improving communication, couples can better understand each other's perspectives, resolve conflicts more effectively, and strengthen their emotional connection.
6 Years Experience
Online in San Diego, CA California (Online Only)
San Diego's identity as a major military and biotech hub creates dual demand for therapists specializing in veteran trauma and PTSD on one hand, and the high-functioning anxiety and burnout of the life sciences industry on the other. The city's large active-duty population at Naval Base San Diego and Camp Pendleton means therapists with military specialty training are consistently sought after, and many practices are specifically oriented toward service members and their families. San Diego's border location and large Latino population drive demand for bilingual therapists and culturally affirming care for immigrant and mixed-status families. Scripps Health and UC San Diego Health provide institutional mental health anchors across the county.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in San Diego, California Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in San Diego, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (64%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (42%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 64% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |