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Best Couples Therapists in Arcadia, CA (2026)

294 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arcadia: Teresa Yunker Mft, RP Score 74/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

  2. 23

    Most-reviewed: Self Help Los Angeles, 117 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 294 ranked; ranked #23.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

294 Arcadia couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 120 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 294 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Arcadia at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 couples therapists in Arcadia at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Teresa Yunker Mft745.0★ (4)Sierra Madre, 2 mi away—Overall
2Relationships For Better735.0★ (22)Monrovia, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Sync Counseling Center714.0★ (3)Pasadena, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
4Greg Carlsson705.0★ (3)Pasadena, 6 mi away——
5Richard A. Fraser, PHD704.0★ (4)Pasadena, 6 mi away——
6Eduardo L. Lopez-Navarro, MFT704.0★ (22)El Monte, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Dr. Eunice Lee Therapy, LMFT, DMFT695.0★ (13)Pasadena, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8California Pediatric & Family693.9★ (7)Azusa, 8 mi away——
9Irene G. Behnan, Licensed694.5★ (25)South Pasadena, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
10Relationship Coach Dawn695.0★ (12)Pasadena, 6 mi awaySat—

The 294 best couples therapists in Arcadia, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Arcadia

    Based in Sierra Madre, 2 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    37 Auburn Ave #1, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
  2. Based in Monrovia, 2 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    140 E Colorado Blvd Ste D, Monrovia, CA 91016
  3. Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    482 N Rosemead Blvd #207, Pasadena, CA 91107
  4. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    301 E Colorado Blvd #860, Pasadena, CA 91101
  5. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    301 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
  6. Based in El Monte, 5 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11001 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731
  7. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    279 S Euclid Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
  8. Based in South Pasadena, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1910 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  9. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–4 PM · Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    45 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91104
  10. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    615 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
  11. Based in Pasadena, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    236 W Mountain St #202d, Pasadena, CA 91103
  12. Based in Covina, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    416 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723
  13. Based in Avocado Heights, 8 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    13200 Crossroads Pkwy N Bldg 300, City of Industry, CA 91746
  14. Based in Whittier, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    13020 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601
  15. Based in Glendale, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    1010 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91202
  16. Based in San Dimas, 12 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1305 W Arrow Hwy Ste 206, San Dimas, CA 91773
  17. Based in Sierra Madre, 2 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    71 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
  18. Based in South Pasadena, 7 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1401 S Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
  19. Based in Downey, 14 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8531 Florence Ave #200, Downey, CA 90240
  20. Based in San Dimas, 13 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    425 W Bonita Ave Ste 204, San Dimas, CA 91773
  21. Based in Pasadena, 6 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 11 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 S Lake Ave #284a, Pasadena, CA 91101

Couples therapists ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 294 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in Arcadia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kelsey Milano Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #150222645.0★ (5)3 mi
27Mary Ann Aronsohn, MFT644.0★ (4)7 mi
28Travis M. Mead, MFT644.0★ (3)13 mi
29Emmaus Road Counseling Center635.0★ (3)12 mi
30Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling635.0★ (19)14 mi
31Therapy Today635.0★ (9)13 mi
32Creative Hearts Collaborative635.0★ (7)In Arcadia
33Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling635.0★ (11)14 mi
34Blu Allliance Counseling Center633.0★ (6)8 mi
35Maple Leaf Counseling635.0★ (4)In Arcadia
36Grace Ou Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.635.0★ (11)In Arcadia
37Feel Understood Couples Counseling635.0★ (3)15 mi
38Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling635.0★ (16)15 mi
39Glendale Therapy with Grace625.0★ (3)13 mi
40Glenn L Abrams, MS, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist624.2★ (5)13 mi
41Aspire Counseling Group625.0★ (30)In Arcadia
42Glenn Heap, LMFT and Associates625.0★ (5)11 mi
43Mary Ann Hutchison, PHD625.0★ (3)16 mi
44La Canada Family Therapy, Stephenie Lievense, LMFT and Associates625.0★ (3)11 mi
45Mary H. Sarkis, MFT623.4★ (5)10 mi
46Wellful Therapy615.0★ (14)6 mi
47WCL Marriage and Family Therapy, Inc.614.0★ (3)6 mi
48Nancy Stoops, MFT614.0★ (3)16 mi
49Idom Industries, Inc.614.2★ (5)15 mi
50Dr. Kevin Downing, PhD615.0★ (64)19 mi

Also serving Arcadia

20 more couples therapists within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked couples therapists serving Arcadia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ani Martikyan5.0★ (2)In Arcadia
Arcadia Relationship CounselingIn Arcadia
Christian Counseling AssociatesIn Arcadia
Connection Cove Therapy5.0★ (10)In Arcadia
Gateway of Hope Christian Counseling5.0★ (4)In Arcadia
Growing Minds Assessments5.0★ (2)In Arcadia
Horangi Moon Therapy5.0★ (1)In Arcadia
In-Home, Parenting & Behavioral Therapy for Family | Arcadia, CA5.0★ (3)In Arcadia
Mirror Moments Therapy5.0★ (3)In Arcadia
Nebula Marriage and Family Therapy, Corp.In Arcadia
Rachel Grayczyk, ACSW Therapist5.0★ (4)In Arcadia
Rice Susan J5.0★ (2)In Arcadia
Selah Counseling Center5.0★ (5)In Arcadia
Self Care Counseling1.0★ (2)In Arcadia
Shir Shanun psy.d.5.0★ (1)In Arcadia
Soultenders Inc., Arcadia2.7★ (47)In Arcadia
Thrive Counseling ServiceIn Arcadia
Welcome Home Family Therapy5.0★ (12)In Arcadia
Win-Win Relationship Learning Center5.0★ (34)In Arcadia
엘리오스 상담실 (Eleos Counseling Center)In Arcadia

How we ranked Arcadia couples therapists

We scored 294 Arcadia couples therapists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arcadia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a couples therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a couples therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is couples and marriage counseling?
  • Do you also see each partner on their own?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Couples therapists in Arcadia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Arcadia?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Arcadia, CA is Teresa Yunker Mft with an RP Score of 74/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Relationships For Better (#2) and Sync Counseling Center (#3) follow. We ranked 294 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Arcadia?

RankedPsychologists ranks 294 couples therapists serving Arcadia, CA. 4 of them are based in Arcadia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which couples therapists in Arcadia work on weekends?

120 of 294 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Relationships For Better (#2), Sync Counseling Center (#3) and Eduardo L. Lopez-Navarro, MFT (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arcadia couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 294 rated couples therapists in Arcadia is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Self Help Los Angeles has the most, 117 reviews, and ranks #23. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank couples therapists?

Each couples therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do couples therapists outside Arcadia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Arcadia city center, our service radius for couples therapists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can couples therapists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are couples therapists in Arcadia ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on couples and marriage counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Do both partners need to come to couples therapy?

Most couples therapists prefer to see both partners, at least at first, but many will start with one. Ask how they handle individual sessions. If there is violence or fear in the relationship, tell the therapist privately; many do not offer joint sessions in that situation.

Can I see a couples therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Arcadia

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 294 couples therapists serving Arcadia.