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Therapists licensed in California, available online across the state

Relationship Therapists Available in Costa Mesa

This page is for adults in or near Costa Mesa looking for online therapists who work specifically with relationship issues. Use this list to compare experience, therapeutic approaches, and the types of relationship concerns they treat, such as couples therapy, communication problems, or family dynamics. All therapists listed are licensed in California, and a California license covers the whole state, so being in Costa Mesa is not a barrier. Check each profile for whether they work with individuals, couples, or families, and for the styles they use, like emotionally focused therapy, CBT for relationship patterns, or attachment-based approaches.

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  1. 1. Mark Burns, LMFT

    37 years in practice · English · Male

    Affirming therapy for men, relationships, and life transitions

    Works with LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  2. 2. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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  3. 3. Marlo Lewis, LCSW

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed LCSW helping clients build emotional wellbeing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Psychodynamic Therapy

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  4. 4. Janice Snyder, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

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  5. 5. Lynn Vinson, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced LCSW for adult mental health

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

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  6. 6. Mary Ann Godefroy, LPCC, LPC

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, coping, and growth

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  7. 7. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  8. 8. Hyun Joo Kim, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Hyun Online sessions
  9. 9. Romeo Flora-Gomez, LCSW

    25 years in practice · English · Male

    Licensed LCSW supporting LGBTQ+ and relationship health

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Romeo Online sessions
  10. 10. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  11. 11. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Eileen Online sessions
  12. 12. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  13. 13. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Blanca Online sessions
  14. 14. Cynthia "Cindi" Christiansen, LMFT

    21 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT supporting stress and relationship recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Cynthia Online sessions
  15. 15. Keith Chilton, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Keith Online sessions

About relationship therapy for people in Costa Mesa

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Costa Mesa can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,782 therapists match this page, all of whom name relationship among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa has a population of about 111,918. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

Can I see a therapist in this list for couples work if my partner lives outside California?

State licensure matters for each person depending on where they are physically located during sessions. If your partner is outside California, ask the therapist about licensing and whether they can legally provide services to someone in that other state. Many therapists can only offer online sessions to clients physically present in states where they are licensed.

How do I know which therapists here focus on relationship issues like trust, infidelity, or communication breakdowns?

Look at each therapist’s profile for stated specialties and the relationship problems they list. Therapists usually note whether they work with couples, trust issues, infidelity recovery, conflict resolution, or communication skills. Also check the therapeutic approaches they use, since some modalities are more common for relationship repair.

Can I book individual therapy from these therapists to work on my role in a relationship without my partner joining?

Yes, many therapists who work with relationships also offer individual therapy focused on relationship roles, boundaries, and personal patterns. Review profiles to confirm they accept individuals for relationship-related concerns and note whether they offer sessions geared toward personal growth, co-parenting, or preparing for couples therapy.

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