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Best Couples Therapists in Arroyo Grande, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

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    Best overall in Arroyo Grande: Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist, RP Score 68/100; 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open evenings.

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    Most-reviewed: Wolf & Moon Coaching, 42 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #3.

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

20 Arroyo Grande couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist684.0★ (4)Arroyo GrandeEveningsOverall
2SLO Couples Therapy665.0★ (26)San Luis Obispo, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Wolf & Moon Coaching665.0★ (42)San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away—Most reviews
4David C. Lichti, LMFT642.3★ (6)San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away——
5Shannon Aguirre, LMFT Marriage and Family Therapist625.0★ (5)Santa Maria, 15 mi away——
6New Beginnings Therapy625.0★ (5)Arroyo GrandeSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Gantt Lynda M PhD625.0★ (3)Santa Maria, 15 mi away——
8Jennifer Shepard, LMFT, LPCC593.2★ (9)Arroyo GrandeSat—
9Katty Richardson, Ph.D., LMFT, LPCC585.0★ (5)Arroyo GrandeSat · Evenings—
10BLOOM Maternal Therapy584.7★ (14)Arroyo GrandeEvenings—

The 20 best couples therapists in Arroyo Grande, 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 Arroyo Grande

    #1 Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    130 W Branch St Ste B, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist(805) 242-8164

  2. #2 SLO Couples Therapy

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    956 Walnut St Ste 200 C, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for SLO Couples Therapy(805) 225-3058

  3. #3 Wolf & Moon Coaching

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    866 Calle del Caminos, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Wolf & Moon Coaching

  4. #4 David C. Lichti, LMFT

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    11573 Los Osos Valley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    View profile for David C. Lichti, LMFT(805) 602-6814

  6. #6 New Beginnings Therapy

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, based in Arroyo Grande.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 11 PM–12 AM · Sun 12 AM–2 PM
    Address
    405 E Branch St #111, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
    View profile for New Beginnings Therapy(805) 242-8114

  7. #7 Gantt Lynda M PhD

    Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 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 Cook St Ste K, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    View profile for Gantt Lynda M PhD(805) 922-1093

  10. #10 BLOOM Maternal Therapy

    Based in Arroyo Grande

    58/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and proximity: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, based in Arroyo Grande.

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

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 James Way #150, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
    View profile for BLOOM Maternal Therapy(805) 206-3354

  13. #13 Calming and collective therapeutic services inc

    Based in Santa Maria, 15 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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 9 AM–7 PM · Tue 4:30 PM–7:30 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 2 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1414 S Miller St Ste g, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    View profile for Calming and collective therapeutic services inc(820) 241-2987

  14. #14 DeRose Therapy Group

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 10 mi away

    50/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3889 Long St Ste 200, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for DeRose Therapy Group(805) 724-6831

  17. #17 Pacific Emotional Wellness

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 12 mi away

    47/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    441 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Pacific Emotional Wellness(805) 234-8007

  20. #20 LivewellSLO Chiropractic + Wellness

    Based in Los Osos, 19 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 11 AM–6 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2231 Bayview Heights Dr, Los Osos, CA 93402
    View profile for LivewellSLO Chiropractic + Wellness(805) 548-8800

Also serving Arroyo Grande

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 Arroyo Grande
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alexandra Seastrunk LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Bornino Kathy5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Central Coast Behavioral CenterIn Arroyo Grande
Central Coast Behavioral Health2.4★ (51)In Arroyo Grande
christian marriage counseling1.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Colleen A. Sebastian, MC, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Counseling into Wellness5.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Deana Huddleston Lmft5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
dorothy boyce mft1.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Dr. Tammy Dobbs4.3★ (6)In Arroyo Grande
Jennifer Padilla-Burger, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Lisa Neuenschwander, Ph.D.5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Lola J. Friedmann, MA5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Mary Bienkowski, MFT5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
New Life Care + Counseling5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande
Shelly A. Browne, PsyD5.0★ (2)In Arroyo Grande
Sherry Helen MIn Arroyo Grande
SLO Psychological Services - Miriam Burlakovsky5.0★ (10)In Arroyo Grande
Tom La Chapelle Lmft5.0★ (4)In Arroyo Grande
Whitlow Jeffrey5.0★ (1)In Arroyo Grande

How we ranked Arroyo Grande couples therapists

We scored 20 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Arroyo Grande?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Arroyo Grande, CA is Jeremy Dastic, LMFT - Arroyo Grande Therapist with an RP Score of 68/100. It has 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open evenings. SLO Couples Therapy (#2) and Wolf & Moon Coaching (#3) follow. We ranked 20 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Arroyo Grande?

RankedPsychologists ranks 20 couples therapists serving Arroyo Grande, CA. 7 of them are based in Arroyo Grande; 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 Arroyo Grande work on weekends?

5 of 20 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SLO Couples Therapy (#2), New Beginnings Therapy (#6) and Jennifer Shepard, LMFT, LPCC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Arroyo Grande couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 20 rated couples therapists in Arroyo Grande is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Wolf & Moon Coaching has the most, 42 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Arroyo Grande count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande 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 Arroyo Grande

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 20 couples therapists serving Arroyo Grande.

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