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Best Couples Therapists in El Dorado Hills, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Dorado Hills: Margaret Brauns LMFT Foothills Family Counseling, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 11 AM.

  2. 42

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Folsom, 109 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 116 ranked; ranked #42.

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

116 El Dorado Hills couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 29 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 116 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Margaret Brauns LMFT Foothills Family Counseling725.0★ (4)El Dorado HillsSatOverall
2Heart Wide Open Wellness725.0★ (8)Folsom, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center724.4★ (11)Folsom, 5 mi away——
4Bob Parkins, LMFT695.0★ (4)El Dorado HillsEvenings—
5Relationship Therapy Center684.4★ (36)Roseville, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Roseville Couples Counseling684.6★ (21)Roseville, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Relationship Therapy Center684.6★ (11)Fair Oaks, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8HOPE Counseling Center683.7★ (9)Roseville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Jenna Ghazanfari, LMFT, Codependency Expert675.0★ (4)Fair Oaks, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Suzette James Family Therapist Folsom, CA665.0★ (3)Folsom, 4 mi awayEvenings—

The 116 best couples therapists in El Dorado Hills, 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 El Dorado Hills

    Based in El Dorado Hills

    72/100RP 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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    895 Embarcadero Dr #209, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  2. Based in Folsom, 5 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    710 Bidwell St, Folsom, CA 95630
  3. Based in El Dorado Hills

    69/100RP Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–8 PM · Tue–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5000 Windplay Dr Ste 3 202, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
  4. Based in Roseville, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    300 Harding Blvd #211, Roseville, CA 95678
  5. Based in Roseville, 11 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    300 Harding Blvd #108, Roseville, CA 95678
  6. Based in Fair Oaks, 10 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10940 Fair Oaks Blvd Ste 600, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
  7. Based in Roseville, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2540 Douglas Blvd #200, Roseville, CA 95661
  8. Based in Folsom, 4 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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 8 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1665 Creekside Dr suite 104, Folsom, CA 95630
  9. Based in Citrus Heights, 10 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    6060 Sunrise Vista Dr Ste 1110-c, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
  10. Based in Fair Oaks, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    10120 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
  11. Based in Roseville, 12 mi away

    66/100RP 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 12 PM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    970 Reserve Dr Ste 170, Roseville, CA 95678
  12. Based in Folsom, 5 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Fri 11 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    507 Natoma St, Folsom, CA 95630
  13. Based in Fair Oaks, 11 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    9700 Fair Oaks Blvd, Fair Oaks, CA 95628
  14. Based in Roseville, 9 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2540 Douglas Blvd #200, Roseville, CA 95661
  15. Based in Citrus Heights, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    7509 Madison Ave, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
  16. Based in Roseville, 8 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  17. Based in Carmichael, 13 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8037 Fair Oaks Blvd #110, Carmichael, CA 95608
  18. Based in Citrus Heights, 12 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7607 Garden Gate Dr, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
  19. 63/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–6:30 PM · Tue 8 AM–3 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6556 Lonetree Blvd Ste 203, Rocklin, CA 95765
  20. Based in Rocklin, 14 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    5701 Lonetree Blvd #216, Rocklin, CA 95765

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 116 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

couples therapists in El Dorado Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Dr. Kurt L. Smith, Psy.D., LMFT, LPCC, AFC624.2★ (5)9 mi
27Andrea L. Lambert, MFT622.0★ (8)14 mi
28Philip Stahr, Marriage & Family Therapist615.0★ (3)11 mi
29Ms. Heather Hanson613.7★ (3)16 mi
30Couples Resource Collective614.4★ (7)19 mi
31Down Barbara614.0★ (4)16 mi
32Sunset Counseling Center602.3★ (3)14 mi
33Mended Life605.0★ (3)11 mi
34Staci Bartley, Relationship Expert604.9★ (66)15 mi
35Alisa Greenhill, MFT602.3★ (3)16 mi
36Happily Ever After Counseling & Coaching595.0★ (6)14 mi
37Advantage Mental Health and Marriage Counseling Inc.584.0★ (4)15 mi
38Every Heart Dreams Counseling584.7★ (14)In El Dorado Hills
39Rebecca Toner M.A. MFT585.0★ (11)15 mi
40SierraPsychSolutions583.7★ (6)15 mi
41Rebecca Mankowski583.7★ (3)19 mi
42LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Folsom574.6★ (109)4 mi
43Debbie McJimsey Counseling575.0★ (4)15 mi
44Counseling Office of Ce Eshelman, LMFT563.7★ (3)16 mi
45Maisha Correia, Psychiatrist565.0★ (34)4 mi
46Christian Marriage Family563.7★ (3)11 mi
47Jeffrey Adorador, LMFT565.0★ (24)11 mi
48Chad Fraga Therapy554.0★ (4)16 mi
49Known Therapy House554.8★ (17)11 mi
50Francine Farrell & Associates553.0★ (4)17 mi

Also serving El Dorado Hills

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 El Dorado Hills
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alice Rodriguez Counseling5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
Alive Within Therapy & Wellness | Jennifer Viscidy, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist5.0★ (2)In El Dorado Hills
Cheryl Mattox MFT5.0★ (2)In El Dorado Hills
Cognitive Therapy Solutions5.0★ (3)In El Dorado Hills
Dena Robertson Counseling, therapist, Folsom, CA, EMDR5.0★ (3)In El Dorado Hills
Edh Wellness - Counseling and Psychological Services5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
El Dorado Hills Psychological1.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
First Steps Recovery4.8★ (45)In El Dorado Hills
Harmonic Thrive5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
It Takes THE VILLAGE4.1★ (13)In El Dorado Hills
Lisa B. Harris, Psy.D5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
Livity Treatment Center4.8★ (18)In El Dorado Hills
Matters of the Heart5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
Mindful Health Solutions - El Dorado Hills3.7★ (25)In El Dorado Hills
Natalee Gaddini-Birdwell, LMFT5.0★ (2)In El Dorado Hills
Sarah Lesko, LMFT5.0★ (5)In El Dorado Hills
The Davis Group Counseling And Wellness Services5.0★ (1)In El Dorado Hills
The Holistic Counseling Center5.0★ (22)In El Dorado Hills
The Path Wellness Center - Holistic Psychotherapy & Support Services5.0★ (2)In El Dorado Hills
Woven Family Counseling EDH5.0★ (2)In El Dorado Hills

How we ranked El Dorado Hills couples therapists

We scored 116 El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in El Dorado Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in El Dorado Hills, CA is Margaret Brauns LMFT Foothills Family Counseling with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 11 AM. Heart Wide Open Wellness (#2) and Pacific Counseling and Trauma Center (#3) follow. We ranked 116 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in El Dorado Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 116 couples therapists serving El Dorado Hills, CA. 3 of them are based in El Dorado Hills; 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 El Dorado Hills work on weekends?

29 of 116 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Margaret Brauns LMFT Foothills Family Counseling (#1), Heart Wide Open Wellness (#2) and Relationship Therapy Center (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do El Dorado Hills couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 116 rated couples therapists in El Dorado Hills is 4.7★, with a median of 6 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Folsom has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 El Dorado Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills 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 El Dorado Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 116 couples therapists serving El Dorado Hills.