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Couples therapists in San Diego, CA

44 verified listings 976 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated September 30, 2026

44 couples therapists in San Diego are listed with details from their own websites. 38 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method. Listed fees run from $80 to $250 per session. 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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Verified listings

Sorted by last name lowest listed fee

  2. Natalie Akhavain, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth); online for clients in CA
    Session length
    60 minutes
    Insurance
    Medicare
    Fee
    $80–$130 per session; sliding scale available; free consultation
    Also
    Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Natalie Akhavain (opens in a new tab)

    Source: bloomwithnatalie.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1023843356

  6. Lauren Bounyavong

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Lauren Bounyavong (opens in a new tab) Book online with Lauren Bounyavong (opens in a new tab) Call Lauren Bounyavong at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1043015829

  10. Paisley Dutcher

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Fee
    Sliding scale available
    Languages
    English, German, Korean and Spanish
    Also
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Paisley Dutcher (opens in a new tab) Call Paisley Dutcher at (760) 500-3325

    Source: wavetherapist.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1093555310

  13. Emmaline Fronczak

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Emmaline Fronczak (opens in a new tab) Book online with Emmaline Fronczak (opens in a new tab) Call Emmaline Fronczak at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1629958467

  15. Grow Through Life Counseling, Inc.

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapy practice
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Grow Through Life Counseling, Inc. (opens in a new tab) Book online with Grow Through Life Counseling, Inc. (opens in a new tab) Call Grow Through Life Counseling, Inc. at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1801385745

  17. Sandhya Jairaj

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Fee
    $180 per session; sliding scale available; free consultation
    Languages
    English, Spanish, Hindi, Mandarin, Taiwanese and Tagalog
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Sandhya Jairaj (opens in a new tab) Book online with Sandhya Jairaj (opens in a new tab) Call Sandhya Jairaj at (858) 547-9803

    Source: alliantclinics.org, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1114856515

  18. Kara Kohnen, LMFT

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Kara Kohnen (opens in a new tab) Book online with Kara Kohnen (opens in a new tab) Call Kara Kohnen at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1114259744

  28. Delaney Patterson

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Delaney Patterson (opens in a new tab) Book online with Delaney Patterson (opens in a new tab) Call Delaney Patterson at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1881555878

  29. Aron Pederson

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Prepare/Enrich
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Hours
    Evening or weekend appointments
    Fee
    Free consultation
    New clients
    Listed as accepting new clients
    Visit website of Aron Pederson (opens in a new tab)

    Source: aronpederson.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1225503469

  30. Laurena Pham, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA and IL
    Hours
    Evening or weekend appointments
    Insurance
    Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare / Optum, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Humana, Magellan, Molina, Ambetter and Health Net
    Visit website of Laurena Pham (opens in a new tab) Call Laurena Pham at (844) 737-3638

    Source: serenehealth.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1356997290

  32. Cora Sanders

    Practice details below come from growthroughlifecounseling.com, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Carelon, Cigna, Health Net, Medicare, MultiPlan, TRICARE and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Also
    Premarital counseling · LGBTQ+ affirming · Faith-integrated counseling available
    Visit website of Cora Sanders (opens in a new tab) Book online with Cora Sanders (opens in a new tab) Call Cora Sanders at (619) 549-0329

    Source: growthroughlifecounseling.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1255219689

  37. Christopher Schoenherr, LMFT

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    Sessions
    Online and in person; online for clients in CA
    Session length
    60 minutes
    Insurance
    Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare / Optum
    Fee
    $170 per session; sliding scale available
    Visit website of Christopher Schoenherr (opens in a new tab) Book online with Christopher Schoenherr (opens in a new tab) Call Christopher Schoenherr at (619) 693-7630

    Source: rewritetherapist.com, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1134727209

Also licensed in San Diego, not yet verified

Licensed marriage and family therapists with a San Diego practice address in the federal NPI registry. Their details haven’t been confirmed yet, and phone numbers from the registry may be out of date.

Questions about couples therapy in San Diego

How much does couples therapy cost in San Diego?

Among the 6 verified therapists here who list a fee, session prices range from $80 to $250. Fees change, so confirm the current rate and any sliding-scale options with the therapist.

Can we do couples therapy online in California?

Yes. 38 of the 44 verified therapists in San Diego 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 San Diego take insurance?

Some do. Insurers mentioned on verified therapists’ websites include Medicare, UnitedHealthcare / Optum and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Choosing a therapist in San Diego

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