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Couples therapists in San Diego, CA
Top couples therapists in San Diego, CA
Strengthen your relationship with evidence-based couples therapy in San Diego. Headway connects you with 2,899 licensed providers experienced in conflict resolution, communication, and relationship issues. Sessions are available virtually or in-person, with most clients saving 75% through insurance.
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I am deeply committed to helping individuals reconnect with themselves, understand the emotions beneath their experiences, and develop effective coping tools that support greater happiness and well-being. I have been licensed since 1998 and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and PTSD.
Book knowledge is helpful, but life experience is invaluable. I spent over 30 years in sales and management in the airline industry before becoming a therapist and this real-world experience helps me to better understand the challenges people face. Since embarking on my career as a therapist, I have completed over 12,000 therapy sessions, working with individuals and couples from various cultures and unique challenges. I have been blessed to be in an endeavor that I don't consider to be work.
I use an integrative, holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally aware approach. My style is warm, empathetic, and thoughtful, as well as active, pragmatic, and concrete. I foster a safe environment for deep reflection and for developing and implementing the necessary tools to encourage desired change.
My passion lies in working with clients who need assistance with personal empowerment and identity development. My goal is to instill hope by identifying areas of strength, resilience, and capacity for positive change. Effective therapy takes effort and commitment from both the therapist and the client.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working in community mental health, co-occurring substance use treatment, and residential care settings. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use challenges, mood disorders, relationship stress, and major life transitions.
I believe therapy works best when clients feel heard, respected and supported without judgement. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. I draw from CBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches to help clients build insight, emotional stability, and healthier coping strategies.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a PhD and 34 years of experience, offering telehealth therapy to clients in California. I'm most in my element with people who are learning their needs, what's getting in their way and feel ready to meet their challenges. My clients come from all walks of life. I help those who are too hard on themselves to become their own best friend.
I create a warm environment to work collaboratively on achieving your objectives. I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years. I specialize in relationships, anxiety, depression, fears/phobias, couples work, creativity, career enhancement among other goals. I have an eclectic treatment modality including psychodynamic, self-psychology, cognitive-behavioral, hypnotherapy and NLP.
About our couples therapists in San Diego, CA
- 98%Anxiety
- 93%Depression
- 92%Relationship issues
- 91%Stress management
- 85%Trauma
- 98%Aetna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Cigna
- 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 70%Blue Shield of California
- 98%English
- 15%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Korean
- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online
- 77%Woman
- 22%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 25%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 3%Nurse Practitioner
- 100%Individual therapy
- 71%Couples therapy
- 61%Family therapy
- 21%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right couples therapist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your relationship — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Couples Therapist in San Diego
Finding couples therapists in San Diego starts with understanding what you and your partner want to work on together. Couples therapy, couples counseling, marriage counseling, and relationship therapy can support concerns like communication patterns, recurring conflict, trust after infidelity, major life changes, and parenting disagreements. Not all therapists have specific training in couples work, so review each therapist’s listed specialties, credentials, and approach. You may want to look for a licensed marriage and family therapist, or a therapist trained in couples methods like the Gottman Method or emotionally focused therapy.
San Diego has many therapists across neighborhoods like Hillcrest, North Park, La Jolla, and Mission Valley, which can make narrowing the search more involved. For couples, the right match also needs to work for two schedules, two preferences, and either an in-person or virtual format. Consider appointment availability, office location, session structure, and whether a therapist offers a brief consultation before booking. Reading bios can help you understand how a therapist works with couples, how they describe their communication style, and whether their experience fits what you want from San Diego relationship counseling.
Couples therapy in San Diego can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before your first appointment. Headway helps you search for marriage therapists in San Diego who are accepting new patients, review detailed profiles, check estimated costs based on your plan, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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