Couples therapists in Carlsbad, CA

10 verified listings 69 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 8, 2026

10 couples therapists in Carlsbad are listed with details from their own websites. 7 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy. Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) , 3 listings
Gottman Method , 2 listings
SYMBIS Clear Approach: SYMBIS
Relational Life Therapy , 1 listing

What these approaches mean

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Developed by Sue Johnson and grounded in attachment theory. Helps partners change the negative patterns that drive them apart.
Gottman Method: Developed by John and Julie Gottman. Usually starts with an assessment, then works on friendship, managing conflict and shared meaning.
SYMBIS: The Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts assessment by Les and Leslie Parrott, used with a certified facilitator, mostly before marriage.
Relational Life Therapy: Developed by Terry Real. Teaches relationship skills and works on patterns such as shame, grandiosity and distance.

Couples therapy approaches, explained

Sessions

Online (telehealth) , 1 listing
In person , 1 listing

1 of 10 verified listings matches:

SYMBIS Remove filter Approach: SYMBIS

Phoenix Jasmine, LMFT

Type

Marriage & family therapist

Approach

SYMBIS

Sessions

Online and in person

Session length

60 or 90 minutes

Fee

$85–$225 per session; sliding scale available

Also

Premarital counseling

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Source: inspirecollective.net, checked Oct 8, 2026 NPI 1487316469

69 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry aren’t covered by these filters. See the registry list.

Questions about couples therapy in Carlsbad

How many couples therapists are listed in Carlsbad?

This page lists 10 verified couples therapists in Carlsbad. Another 69 licensed marriage and family therapists with Carlsbad practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in California?

Yes. 7 of the 10 verified therapists in Carlsbad offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in California (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Carlsbad take insurance?

Some do. Of the 10 verified therapists, 3 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 mention TRICARE and 1 mentions Aetna on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Carlsbad use?

Of the 10 verified therapists, 3 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 2 mention Gottman Method, 1 mentions SYMBIS and 1 mentions Relational Life Therapy on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are there couples therapists in Carlsbad with evening or weekend hours?

2 of the 10 verified therapists list evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Carlsbad before booking?

2 of the 10 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

Choosing a therapist in Carlsbad

How to choose a couples therapist: license types, how to check a license, and questions to ask before a first session.
Gottman Method vs. EFT: here, 2 verified listings mention the Gottman Method and 3 verified listings mention EFT.
Couples therapy approaches, explained: what Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Relational Life Therapy involve, and who developed them.
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Phoenix Jasmine, LMFT