75/100RP Score
Ranked #1 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.
Best Couples Therapists in El Segundo, CA (2026)
449 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in El Segundo: One Heart Counseling Center, RP Score 75/100; 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 42
Most-reviewed: Loves Hidden Policy, 128 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 449 ranked; ranked #42.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
449 El Segundo couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 183 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 449 rated practices.
Top 10 couples therapists in El Segundo 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.
| Rank | Business | RP Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Heart Counseling Center | 75 | 4.6★ (11) | Manhattan Beach, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Playa Counseling - Manhattan Beach | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Manhattan Beach, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Playa Vista Counseling | 74 | 5.0★ (34) | Los Angeles, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Brown Rhonda | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | Inglewood, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sally Hackman PhD, MFT- Counselor | 71 | 4.8★ (11) | Boyle Heights, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Jacob Moussai, M.D. | 71 | 4.8★ (71) | Beverly Hills, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dr. Fritz Hershey Psy.D., LMFT | 71 | 4.7★ (15) | Redondo Beach, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Relationship and Dating Coaching with Jess Hendrick | 70 | 5.0★ (43) | Culver City, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Solo to Soulmate | 70 | 5.0★ (10) | Santa Monica, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Kaufman Bill | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Monica, 7 mi away | — | — |
The 449 best couples therapists in El Segundo, 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.
Based in Manhattan Beach, 2 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 5 mi away
74/100RP ScoreRanked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Brown Rhonda
Based in Inglewood, 5 mi away
72/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Boyle Heights, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 10 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Redondo Beach, 4 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Culver City, 7 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 8 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 Kaufman Bill
Based in Santa Monica, 7 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #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 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Redondo Beach, 7 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #11 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.
Based in Manhattan Beach, 2 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #12 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.
#13 Christina King
Based in Manhattan Beach, 2 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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.
Based in Inglewood, 5 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Clary Anne
Based in Redondo Beach, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in West Hollywood, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Los Angeles, 7 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Monica, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #19 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.
Based in Del Aire, 4 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Culver City, 7 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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.
Based in Torrance, 9 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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.
Based in Torrance, 9 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.8★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#25 Dr. Haleh Stahl
Based in Beverly Hills, 11 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 449 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving El Segundo
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Family Guidance Center, APC | 4.0★ (4) | In El Segundo |
| Ailsa M Long | In El Segundo | |
| Beach Cities Therapy | 5.0★ (3) | In El Segundo |
| Brian Mattson, MA, MFT | In El Segundo | |
| Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo | 4.9★ (109) | In El Segundo |
| Dr. Angela Bisignano, Ph.D. | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Erin Campbell & Associates Inc | In El Segundo | |
| Higher Grounds Management | 4.9★ (69) | In El Segundo |
| Jessica Askari, M.S., LMFT | In El Segundo | |
| Jill Dictrow Marriage Family Therapist | 1.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| LAURA MARKGRAF, LCSW | In El Segundo | |
| Michelle L. Fryback, M.A., MFT | 5.0★ (1) | In El Segundo |
| Mimi Kent, LMFT | 5.0★ (1) | In El Segundo |
| Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - El Segundo | 4.7★ (98) | In El Segundo |
| Rebecca G. Kahane, LMFT | 5.0★ (2) | In El Segundo |
| Richmond St. Counseling Center | In El Segundo | |
| Soul 2 Soul Healing, LLC | 4.5★ (8) | In El Segundo |
| Tina Hartney, LMFT | In El Segundo | |
| Tom Andre Counseling | 5.0★ (4) | In El Segundo |
| Wendy Vitalich | In El Segundo |
How we ranked El Segundo couples therapists
We scored 449 El Segundo 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In El Segundo data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 5% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of Google reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availability | Measured |
| Specialty focus | 25% | How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 15% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
How to choose a couples therapist
- Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
- Make sure couples and marriage counseling is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
- Ask what training they have in couples work specifically (for example the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy).
- 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.
- Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
- 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 Segundo: frequently asked questions
Who is the best couples therapist in El Segundo?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in El Segundo, CA is One Heart Counseling Center with an RP Score of 75/100. It has 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Playa Counseling - Manhattan Beach (#2) and Playa Vista Counseling (#3) follow. We ranked 449 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many couples therapists are there in El Segundo?
RankedPsychologists ranks 449 couples therapists serving El Segundo, CA. 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 Segundo work on weekends?
183 of 449 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 91 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are One Heart Counseling Center (#1), Playa Counseling - Manhattan Beach (#2) and Playa Vista Counseling (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do El Segundo couples therapists have?
The median Google rating among 449 rated couples therapists in El Segundo is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Loves Hidden Policy has the most, 128 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 Segundo count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the El Segundo 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 Segundo 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 Segundo
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 449 couples therapists serving El Segundo.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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