Premarital Counseling in California

Find premarital counseling in California. Compare licensed therapists (LMFT, LPC, LCSW), Christian and faith-based counselors, clergy, and online options for engaged couples across 4 cities. See methods (Gottman, PREPARE-ENRICH), pricing, and availability.

Many people search for "marriage counseling california" when planning a wedding. We specialize in premarital and marriage preparation — connecting engaged couples with licensed therapists and clergy who focus on building a strong foundation, not just crisis intervention.

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At a Glance: Premarital Counseling in California

Typical Session Range
$100 - $180/ session

Market estimate for California

Typical Timeline
2 - 3 Months

Before the wedding date

Recommended Sessions
5 - 8 Sessions

Standard curriculum depth

Premarital Counseling in California at a Glance

California has 79 listed premarital counselors, including 79 licensed therapists (LMFT).

1 counselor offers online or telehealth sessions. 1 professional offers faith-based counseling. The most common approaches include Emotionally Focused (EFT) (5), Gottman Method (3). 2 providers are LGBTQ+ affirming. 1 accepts insurance.

California sees approximately 215,000 marriages per year. The marriage license fee is $90 with no waiting period. The median age at first marriage is 29.3 for women and 30.9 for men.

Featured Premarital Counselors in California

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Jessica Munoz Cohan

Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Pasadena, CA
I use the Gottman Method as the foundation of my work with couples, offering a structured and research-based approach to understanding relationship dy...
Online + In-PersonZIP 91101GottmanAll faithsInsurance acceptedAccepting new clients
Communication SkillsConflict ResolutionAnxiety About Marriage+5 more
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Terry Oleson

Licensed Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy involves the recognition of unconscious thoughts and beliefs that might interfere with alleviating uncomfortable emotiona...
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Premarital CounselingCouples Therapy
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Ben Chandler

Licensed Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Starting therapy is a bold step—one you may have put off for a long time. But something in you is ready now. Maybe you've felt anxious, stuck, or caug...
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Premarital CounselingCouples Therapy
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Sandi Homchick

Licensed Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Life can be complicated and sometimes we need support to move through challenging times. My approach is caring, warm, respectful and collaborative. I...
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Premarital CounselingCouples Therapy
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Jessica McIntyre

Licensed Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Life can present many challenges. Most of the time, we can successfully handle the trials and tribulations of daily living; but occasionally we get ov...
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Premarital CounselingCouples Therapy
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Kristin Andersson

Licensed Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Hi! I'm Kristin. If I didn’t write everything down on a to-do list, I would forget to do most of it. I am proud of my work ethic, and I doom-scroll on...
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Specialized Premarital Counseling in California

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Online/Virtual
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Gottman Method
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PREPARE/ENRICH
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Interfaith Couples
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Second Marriages
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Military Couples
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Affordable/Sliding Scale
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Premarital Counseling in California — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about premarital counseling in California for engaged couples

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Marriage Laws & Premarital Counseling in California

Key marriage license requirements, fees, and premarital counseling information for California

Marriage License Fee
$90

Apply at your county clerk's office

Waiting Period
None

No mandatory waiting period

Annual Marriages
215,000

Approximate per year (CDC NVSS 2022)

Median Age at First Marriage
Men: 30.9 / Women: 29.3

Census ACS 2022 estimates

Who Can Officiate

Priest, minister, rabbi, or any authorized person of any religious denomination; judge; commissioner of civil marriages; any person temporarily deputized by a county clerk

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