73/100RP 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.
Best Couples Therapists in San Pedro, CA (2026)
186 couples therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Pedro: South Bay Marriage and Family Therapy, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
- 34
Most-reviewed: Self Help Los Angeles, 117 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 186 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
186 San Pedro couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 186 rated practices.
Top 10 couples therapists in San Pedro 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 | South Bay Marriage and Family Therapy | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | Lomita, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | Long Beach, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Cheryl Maddern, MFT | 71 | 4.0★ (4) | Torrance, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | The Effective Therapy Group | 71 | 2.8★ (11) | Torrance, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Campbell Cynthia | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | Torrance, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Healthy Relationships Counseling Services | 70 | 5.0★ (8) | Torrance, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Marriage Coaching for Women | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | Redondo Beach, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Emily Schafer LMFT | 69 | 2.6★ (7) | Torrance, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Couples Healing Center Long Beach | 69 | 4.8★ (22) | Long Beach, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Clary Anne | 69 | 3.0★ (4) | Redondo Beach, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 186 best couples therapists in San Pedro, 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 Long Beach, 7 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Torrance, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #3 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, 6 mi away
71/100RP ScoreRanked #4 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 Torrance, 6 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #5 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.
Based in Torrance, 6 mi away
70/100RP ScoreRanked #6 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.
Based in Redondo Beach, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
Based in Torrance, 5 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.6★ from 7 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Beach, 9 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 Clary Anne
Based in Redondo Beach, 8 mi away
69/100RP ScoreRanked #10 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 Torrance, 5 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Beach, 9 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Torrance, 6 mi away
68/100RP ScoreRanked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson, 5 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #14 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 Long Beach, 10 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #15 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Beach, 9 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #16 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.
Based in Manhattan Beach, 12 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #17 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.
Based in Torrance, 6 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #18 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.
Based in Manhattan Beach, 12 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #19 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 Seal Beach, 11 mi away
67/100RP ScoreRanked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Redondo Beach, 11 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #21 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.
#22 Beth Nadel, LMFT
Based in Long Beach, 11 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #22 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 Torrance, 6 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 15 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #24 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.
Based in Torrance, 6 mi away
66/100RP ScoreRanked #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.
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 186 ranked couples therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving San Pedro
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 |
|---|---|---|
| andrea kotok lmft | In San Pedro | |
| artemis tegan | 1.0★ (4) | In San Pedro |
| Barbara Rock, MFT | 5.0★ (1) | In San Pedro |
| Cabrillo Counseling Center | In San Pedro | |
| Cora Ramirez Vasquez, MA, LMFT, ATR | In San Pedro | |
| Epiphany Counseling, Consulting & Treatment Services, PC | 4.7★ (61) | In San Pedro |
| Fred Brown's Recovery Services | 3.9★ (30) | In San Pedro |
| Harbor Area Counseling Services | 5.0★ (1) | In San Pedro |
| Help Shop | In San Pedro | |
| Janet Blaser, Psychotherapy | 5.0★ (1) | In San Pedro |
| Justin B. Ayres, LMFT | In San Pedro | |
| Mark Hurrell, LMFT | 3.0★ (2) | In San Pedro |
| Melissa Pedersen, MA, MFT, Inc. | 5.0★ (23) | In San Pedro |
| Monica Bezzi Demas | 5.0★ (1) | In San Pedro |
| Positive Counseling Center | In San Pedro | |
| Ruth Fesmire MFT | In San Pedro | |
| San Pedro Therapy | 5.0★ (1) | In San Pedro |
| Sheila Kelly MFT | In San Pedro | |
| Spha Medical Clinic | In San Pedro | |
| Sue Ann Mcdonald, MFT | In San Pedro |
How we ranked San Pedro couples therapists
We scored 186 San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro: frequently asked questions
Who is the best couples therapist in San Pedro?
By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in San Pedro, CA is South Bay Marriage and Family Therapy with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. Amie Lowery-Luyties, MFT (#2) and Cheryl Maddern, MFT (#3) follow. We ranked 186 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many couples therapists are there in San Pedro?
RankedPsychologists ranks 186 couples therapists serving San Pedro, CA. 1 of them is based in San Pedro; 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 San Pedro work on weekends?
67 of 186 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Effective Therapy Group (#4), Healthy Relationships Counseling Services (#6) and Emily Schafer LMFT (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.
What Google rating do San Pedro couples therapists have?
The median Google rating among 186 rated couples therapists in San Pedro is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Self Help Los Angeles has the most, 117 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 San Pedro count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the San Pedro 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 San Pedro 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 San Pedro
- November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 186 couples therapists serving San Pedro.
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