Couples Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

Real client reviews of Santa Monica therapists who specialize in couples therapy.

What to look for in a couples therapist

Going to couples therapy takes courage. It means admitting something isn't working and being willing to look at your own part in it alongside your partner. The right couples therapist makes that process feel safe rather than threatening.

A good couples therapist doesn't take sides. They help both partners feel heard while also challenging patterns that aren't working. Many Santa Monica couples therapists are trained in approaches like the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which have strong research backing for helping couples rebuild connection and communication.

Couples therapy works best when both partners feel comfortable with the therapist. That's why client reviews are particularly useful here. Look for feedback about whether the therapist managed conflict well in the room, whether both partners felt equally heard, and whether sessions felt productive rather than circular.

Browse Santa Monica couples therapists below and read what real clients have to say.

29 couples therapists in Santa Monica

Arsalan Malik, MD., Inc, Comprehensive Psychiatric Services

MD

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Becky Belinsky, PhD, LMFT

PhD

Santa Monica, CA

Life TransitionsRelationshipsRelational therapy
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Beth Kadlec M.A. LCSW PC

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionKetamine Assisted Psychotherapy
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Brandon Gross Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT 146145)

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

Men's IssuesAnxietyHolistic therapy
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Dr Lori Perman PsyD LMFT

PsyD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionPsychodynamic
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Dr. Adam Cotsen

Santa Monica, CA

Relationship issuesDatingPsychodynamic
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Dr. Brandy Cohen-Brown, D.O.

D.O

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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Dr. Bruce Howard, PhD

PhD

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionMood instability
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Dr. Christina Stein, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

Sexual HealthRelationship Issues
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Dr. Karen Stewart, Psy. D

Santa Monica, CA

Sex TherapyCouples TherapyMindfulness
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Dr. Mirell Psychotherapy

Santa Monica, CA

Narcissistic Personality DisorderTraumaJungian Dream Analysis
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Dr. Niaz Khani - Psychologist

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionStressPsychodynamic
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Dr. Rebecca Payne, PsyD — Clinical Psychologist

PsyD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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Dr. Tanya Peters - Santa Monica Psychologist

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychodynamic
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EB Integrative Psychotherapy + EMDR

EMDR

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyTraumaEMDR
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Elissa Hurand - Ph.D.

Ph.D

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionEMDR
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Kaley Leshem, LCSW

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

Eating DisordersComplex TraumaPsychodynamic
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Kathryn Diaz, LMFT ATR

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyTraumaEMDR
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Lauren O'Connell, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychoanalytic Psychotherapy
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Lee Miller J.D. LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyIndividual Therapy
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Mary Barbour, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

TraumaAnxietyIFS
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Noah Rothschild, MFT

MFT

Santa Monica, CA

Inner child healingAddiction & recoveryCognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Rachel Neporent Therapy, LCSW

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

TraumaPTSDPsychodynamic Therapy
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Ray Doktor, Psy.D. Life Coach

Psy.D

Santa Monica, CA

Relationship issuesPersonal growth
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Sophie Offer's Therapy, LCSW

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyOverthinkingPsychodynamic therapy
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Stella Michon Barnes, M.A., LMFT -Therapy for Adults, Teens and Couples

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietySelf-esteemNarrative
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Tanya Jacob PhD

PhD

Santa Monica, CA

CBTDBT
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Terri De Long, MA, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxiety
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Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D.

Ph.D

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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