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LMFT Therapists Available in Huntington Beach

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Huntington Beach. It is for people looking for an LMFT to help with relationship, family, or individual issues and who want to compare therapists by approach, specialties, and professional background. Note that a California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical location in California is not a barrier to working with you online. Review each profile for therapy focus, methods, populations served, and any cultural or language competencies to find a fit for your needs.

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  1. 1. Cheryl Hopkins, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for relationships and stress

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

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

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  2. 2. 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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  3. 3. Sandra West, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy

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  4. 4. Susan Sheldon, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California marriage and family therapist

    Works with Relationship · Family · Self esteem · Career · Coping with life changes

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  5. 5. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance

    Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  6. 6. Abbe Goodman, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for stress and relationships

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

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  7. 7. Nathalie Contro, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma

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

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

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  8. 8. 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

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  9. 9. Deborah Perez, LMFT

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate California LMFT for stress and relationships

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

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy

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  10. 10. Jennifer Stocker, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Bilingual LMFT focused on healing and resilience

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

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  11. 11. 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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  12. 12. Jeanette Abney, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Guides clients through relationships and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Anger

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  13. 13. Cheryl Rouse, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT helping with stress and grief

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

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  14. 14. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Tiffany Online sessions

  15. 15. John Hammond, LMFT

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    California LMFT with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Huntington Beach

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 Huntington Beach can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,441 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist 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 Huntington Beach

Huntington Beach has a population of about 198,711. 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

What does an LMFT specialise in compared with other therapists?

An LMFT is trained to assess and treat relationship and family dynamics across systems. They often focus on couples, parent-child issues, blended families, and relational patterns. If your concerns center on communication, family roles, co-parenting, or relational conflict, an LMFT’s systemic perspective may be especially relevant. Compare each therapist’s stated specialties and methods to match your situation.

Can I see an LMFT listed here if I live in Huntington Beach but want online sessions?

Yes. These therapists hold California licenses that permit them to provide services to people anywhere in the state. Being available to clients in Huntington Beach means they can offer online sessions to you there. Check each profile for the formats they offer, such as video or phone, and any preferences about session structure or client age ranges.

What should I compare when choosing an LMFT for couple or family work?

Compare therapists’ experience with couples and families, their theoretical approaches (for example, emotion-focused, structural, or cognitive-behavioral), work with specific issues like infidelity or co-parenting, and training in interventions for groups or children. Also look for language abilities, cultural competence, and any notes about working with LGBTQ+ families or blended households to ensure fit.

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