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4,039 people sought family therapy help in California in the last year

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16  therapists available in California

Huntington Beach

As someone who has walked alongside individuals, couples, and families through trauma, loss, and life transitions, I bring an empa...

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Berkeley

As an African American, cisgender Female, I am passionate and relational when working with communities of color, and I understand ...

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Huntington Beach

As a therapist, human, mom, wife...and many other titles I have been through my fair share of life's challenges, let me help you g...

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Thousand Oaks

I became a therapist after witnessing how trauma impacts families and realizing that healing one person can transform generations....

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Huntington Beach

As a Muslim therapist, I value a culturally sensitive and inclusive space where we can talk openly about life, faith, or just gett...

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Irvine

I believe every human has the capacity to heal....

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Thousand Oaks

As a person of color, I have firsthand experience navigating the stigma around mental health and seeking support. I understand how...

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San Diego

As a therapist, I feel very fortunate to work in a field where I am helping and supporting others as they work on their personal g...

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Thousand Oaks

I am a licensed therapist dedicated to helping people find clarity, healing, and empowerment in their lives....

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Berkeley

I care deeply about helping you find freedom, feel worthy, and reach your full potential....

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Berkeley

As a Latina therapist, I bring professional expertise and lived understanding of the Latinx community, creating a space where cult...

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Berkeley

As a first-generation Latino male, I witnessed my parents' immigration experience and saw the complex traumas they endured; this g...

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Thousand Oaks

As a minority female with Vietnamese-American refugee parents, I understand the unique challenges of transgenerational trauma and ...

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Berkeley

I believe that true healing involves the whole self—mind, body, and breath—and I guide clients toward balance through an integrati...

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La Habra

As a first-generation Latina therapist, I strive to help others heal generational wounds, challenge limiting beliefs, and reconnec...

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San Diego

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who works out of an office in Philadelphia, and holds licenses in both Pennsylvania an...

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Starting Family therapy

What is family therapy?

Family therapy helps families resolve conflicts and strengthen their relationships. It is led by qualified mental health professionals like psychologists, licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) who have extensive training in family dynamics and group communication.

How does family therapy work?

Thriveworks family therapists in California, CA usually begin by asking what everyone’s goals are for family counseling. Family members may need help with very specific issues or with general relationship functioning. But there are three main purposes in family counseling: to educate, to counsel, and to strengthen. Thriveworks also offers online family therapy and in-person services, so you may all meet in an office together or join a video call from your home depending on everyone’s location and availability.

What is the most effective family therapy?

The most effective form of Family therapy will often depend on the family itself, as there are many types of family therapy for therapists to use as they see fit in order to best meet the needs of their clients. However, one of the most commonly used types of family therapy is structural family therapy (SFT). SFT focuses specifically on family dynamics and interactions, looking at how they shape the relationships and structure present in the family. It can be effectively used to treat a variety of concerns.

How do I know if my family needs therapy?

This answer often looks different to each family that starts family therapy. However, some signs that your family might need to consider family counseling include frequent fights or misunderstandings, constant tension, experiencing loss, behavioral issues, marital issues, divorce, and blended family issues, among others.

What is included in family therapy?

In family therapy, therapists will often start by asking questions and assessing individual and family dynamics. From there, they may employ therapeutic techniques such as structured family therapy, CBT, strategic family therapy, and more depending on the present concerns and conflicts. From there, a therapist will work to open lines of communication between family members and facilitate emotional healing and growth.

What is the success rate of family therapy?

Family therapy can be incredibly successful, with some studies reporting a success rate of almost 90% for improving participants’ emotional and mental health, and around 66% for improving their physical health.

Is family therapy conducted in person or online?

Thriveworks therapists in California, CA offer both online family therapy and in-person family therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does family therapy last?

Family therapy is usually short term and solution-focused, with most families accomplishing their goals in 12 sessions or fewer. However, it can also last for longer if the probles at hand are more complex — and that’s okay, too.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 360+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our therapists and counselors in California accept 35 insurance plans

  • Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

  • Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

  • Aetna

  • Blue Shield of California Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)

  • Blue Shield of California | BCBS

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Compsych

  • Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

  • First Health Network

  • HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

  • Humana Medicare Advantage

  • Imperial Health Holdings Medical Group CA

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Self-pay costs at California
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

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So far I feel very comfortable with Sandy. She's given me a lot of insight about the things I deal with and Ive found that very helpful.
Holly Sep 2025
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Kathreen Potts is an incredible therapist.
James Sep 2025
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Kathy is always so caring and attentive. I appreciate her so much.
Becky Sep 2025
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I loved how friendly everyone I spoke with was and how easy and quick it was to make an appointment.
Sarah Sep 2025
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True listening.
Pamela Sep 2025
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Thuy Ulrich listens without judgment and does not impose her own beliefs onto me. Instead, she listens with compassion and respects where I am at with my trauma and depression.
Christine Sep 2025
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My high rating is primarily attributable to my great therapist. And the ease of communicating online makes it very accessible and of value to me.
Lori D Sep 2025
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First time, got alot out.
Jennifer Sep 2025
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Where to find us

Phone number

(628) 600-7682

Languages spoken by CA providers

  • Swedish
  • Arabic
  • Farsi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Persian
  • Armenian
  • Vietnamese
  • Creole

Support Hours

Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Monday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Thursday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Friday 8:00am - 11:59pm
Saturday 8:00am - 6:00pm

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