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Best Couples Therapists in Placentia, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Placentia: Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 41

    Most-reviewed: Dr. Shirin Nooravi, 213 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 359 ranked; ranked #41.

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

359 Placentia couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 138 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 359 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Placentia 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 Placentia at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor765.0★ (6)Yorba Linda, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Dr. Teriza Mekhail-Andreou, PsyD, LMFT - Progress to Wellness Counseling744.8★ (18)Fullerton, 3 mi away——
3Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT745.0★ (5)Fullerton, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Dr. Kevin Downing, PhD735.0★ (64)Fullerton, 3 mi awaySat—
5Dr. Peter Robbins, PhD ~ Emergency Marital Therapist735.0★ (97)Fullerton, 3 mi away——
6Lori L. Breeden-Gomez, MS, LMFT, LPCC735.0★ (5)Brea, 4 mi away——
7Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling724.8★ (41)Fullerton, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
8Dr. Earl Henslin725.0★ (3)Brea, 4 mi away——
9Couples TLC Counseling, Inc.723.7★ (3)Fullerton, 1 mi awaySun · Evenings—
10Dr. Candyce Zito722.3★ (3)Fullerton, 3 mi away——

The 359 best couples therapists in Placentia, 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 Placentia

    Based in Yorba Linda, 3 mi away

    76/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    17451 Bastanchury Rd Suite 204-27, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  2. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Address
    1440 N Harbor Blvd Suite 900, Fullerton, CA 92835
  3. 74/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    305 N Harbor Blvd #202, Fullerton, CA 92832
  4. Based in Fullerton, 3 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1370 N Brea Blvd #245, Fullerton, CA 92835
  5. 73/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1370 N Brea Blvd #245, Fullerton, CA 92835
  6. Based in Brea, 4 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
    203 N Brea Blvd #202, Brea, CA 92821
  7. Based in Fullerton, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    680 Langsdorf Dr Ste 108, Fullerton, CA 92831
  8. Based in Fullerton, 3 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    305 N Harbor Blvd #202, Fullerton, CA 92832
  9. Based in Fullerton, 2 mi away

    71/100RP 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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2290 N State College Blvd Unit 2, Fullerton, CA 92831
  10. Based in Yorba Linda, 4 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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–Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed–Thu 10 AM–7 PM · Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4848 Lakeview Ave Ste 202C, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
  11. Based in Orange, 6 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    1310 W Stewart Dr Ste 306, Orange, CA 92868
  12. Based in Santa Ana, 8 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2101 N Main St Ste c, Santa Ana, CA 92706
  13. Based in Santa Ana, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1801 Parkcourt Pl F205, Santa Ana, CA 92701
  14. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 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–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2050 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  15. Based in Diamond Bar, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3333 S Brea Canyon Rd Ste 117, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
  16. Based in Diamond Bar, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    20955 Pathfinder Rd #100, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
  17. Based in Anaheim, 2 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1120 N Tustin Ave, Anaheim, CA 92807
  18. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 11 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1513 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
  19. Based in Tustin, 9 mi away

    68/100RP 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
    17772 Irvine Blvd Ste 202, Tustin, CA 92780
  20. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 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–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    12832 Valley View St Ste 107, Garden Grove, CA 92845

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

couples therapists in Placentia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Benedict Choi, LMFT685.0★ (6)3 mi
27Mark Howerton, LMFT674.4★ (5)14 mi
28Finally Alive Counseling Ministries675.0★ (4)4 mi
29Travis M. Mead, MFT674.0★ (3)9 mi
30David J. Hodgson, Licensed Marriage Therapist675.0★ (6)4 mi
31Gregory Meeker LMFT Licensed Marriage Family Therapist @Turning Point Counseling674.5★ (8)4 mi
32Rosa Izquierdo662.9★ (15)10 mi
33Melissa Mellon, M.A., LMFT663.0★ (4)9 mi
34Multicultural Therapy Center663.7★ (6)9 mi
35Browning Therapy Group663.7★ (3)11 mi
36Luisa Contreras, Marriage & Sex Therapist654.8★ (21)15 mi
37The Third Option OC655.0★ (3)3 mi
38Heal by Connecting Couple Therapy655.0★ (16)15 mi
39VICKI COCCARO654.2★ (5)12 mi
40Irvine Family Counseling655.0★ (41)16 mi
41Dr. Shirin Nooravi654.9★ (213)15 mi
42Dr. Heather M. Browne, PsyD, LMFT654.9★ (14)8 mi
43Rockman Marriage and Family Counseling - Dr. Steve Rockman, PhD.655.0★ (5)14 mi
44A Place For Grace655.0★ (8)6 mi
45Kelley Holtom & Associates654.0★ (4)12 mi
46Harris Marriage & Family Therapy645.0★ (3)7 mi
47Marriage Matters645.0★ (9)8 mi
48Anne C. Johansen, PHD644.4★ (7)13 mi
49Freedom Marriage and Family Program645.0★ (10)12 mi
50In Touch Individual & Family Counseling645.0★ (19)9 mi

Also serving Placentia

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 Placentia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allyson Pelletier Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistIn Placentia
Celine J. Miller, LMFTIn Placentia
Denise Neeley Therapy5.0★ (1)In Placentia
Evolution Healthcare5.0★ (1)In Placentia
Jamie RemsenIn Placentia
Jennifer Treadway-Molle, LMFTIn Placentia
Lori Karcher, MSIn Placentia
Mary L. Goodman, MFTIn Placentia
Michael F. Curd, MFT5.0★ (2)In Placentia
Mrs. Alyssa Green1.0★ (1)In Placentia
Paul Bracho5.0★ (1)In Placentia
Rene Sorrentino Family CounselingIn Placentia
Renovari CounselingIn Placentia
Robert W. Pobocik, LMFTIn Placentia
Robin L. Felix, MFTIn Placentia
Sharon Stafford PhD3.8★ (4)In Placentia
Sheryl C. Baumann, MSIn Placentia
Soultenders Inc., PlacentiaIn Placentia
Stillpoint Family Counseling Services, APC5.0★ (1)In Placentia
Susan Anguiano, Marriage and Family Therapist5.0★ (2)In Placentia

How we ranked Placentia couples therapists

We scored 359 Placentia 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 Placentia 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 Placentia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Placentia?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Placentia, CA is Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Dr. Teriza Mekhail-Andreou, PsyD, LMFT - Progress to Wellness Counseling (#2) and Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT (#3) follow. We ranked 359 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Placentia?

RankedPsychologists ranks 359 couples therapists serving Placentia, 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 Placentia work on weekends?

138 of 359 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor (#1), Empowered through EMDR Psychotherapy Patricia Bianca Torres LMFT (#3) and Dr. Kevin Downing, PhD (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Placentia couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 359 rated couples therapists in Placentia is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Dr. Shirin Nooravi has the most, 213 reviews, and ranks #41. 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 Placentia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Placentia 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 Placentia 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 Placentia

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 359 couples therapists serving Placentia.