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Best Couples Therapists in Shadow Hills, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shadow Hills: Gayane Aramyan, LMFT - Sherman Oaks Couples Therapist & Postpartum Therapist, RP Score 73/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 50

    Most-reviewed: Loves Hidden Policy, 128 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 427 ranked; ranked #50.

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

427 Shadow Hills couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 173 open Saturdays and 80 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 427 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in Shadow 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 Shadow Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Gayane Aramyan, LMFT - Sherman Oaks Couples Therapist & Postpartum Therapist735.0★ (26)Sherman Oaks, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Cycles Couples Counseling725.0★ (46)Studio City, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Connections Psychotherapy Services724.1★ (8)Glendale, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Dr. Alma Pozo-Breen, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor705.0★ (8)Lancaster, 4 mi awaySun · Evenings—
5M. Jay Fibus, Ph.D.704.6★ (9)Sherman Oaks, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Sherman Oaks Counseling695.0★ (6)Sherman Oaks, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Gregory A. Walston, MFT695.0★ (3)Burbank, 8 mi away——
8Laurel D. Lucas, LMFT695.0★ (3)Burbank, 8 mi away——
9Mending Souls694.7★ (13)Glendale, 9 mi away——
10Donna Quach693.7★ (6)Burbank, 8 mi away——

The 427 best couples therapists in Shadow 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 Shadow Hills

    Based in Sherman Oaks, 10 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 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–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    15233 Ventura Blvd #1208, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  2. Based in Studio City, 8 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 46 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    11712 Moorpark St Ste 202, Studio City, CA 91604
  3. 70/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 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–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  4. Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away

    70/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–11 PM
    Address
    13743 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  5. Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 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 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    4910 Van Nuys Blvd #110, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  6. Based in Burbank, 8 mi away

    69/100RP 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
    4405 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
  7. Based in Burbank, 8 mi away

    69/100RP 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
    4405 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
  8. Based in Glendale, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    1010 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91202
  9. Based in Burbank, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    4405 W Riverside Dr #209, Burbank, CA 91505
  10. Based in Sherman Oaks, 10 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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–Thu 7:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–8:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–9 PM · Sun 8 AM–8:30 PM
    Address
    15233 Ventura Blvd #1208, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  11. Based in Chatsworth, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10200 Sepulveda Blvd #100, Mission Hills, CA 91345
  12. Based in Van Nuys, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 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
    15643 Sherman Way #430, Van Nuys, CA 91406
  13. Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 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
    14156 Magnolia Blvd #105, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  14. 68/100RP 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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    353 E Angeleno Ave Ste B, Burbank, CA 91502
  15. Based in Sherman Oaks, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    13949 Ventura Blvd #210, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
  16. Based in Encino, 11 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–10 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16255 Ventura Blvd #806, Encino, CA 91436
  17. Based in Beverly Hills, 14 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 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.

    • 4.8★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    420 S Beverly Dr #100, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  18. Based in Glendale, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    315 Arden Ave, Glendale, CA 91203
  19. Based in Valley Glen, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    18401 Burbank Blvd Ste 118, Tarzana, CA 91356
  20. Based in Beverly Hills, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 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–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    499 N Canon Dr #407, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  21. Based in Glendale, 9 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 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 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1010 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91202

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

couples therapists in Shadow Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Therapy By Dr. Harel655.0★ (46)14 mi
27Kathy Buratti, M.S., LMFT655.0★ (3)12 mi
28Cory Schneider Psychotherapy655.0★ (3)10 mi
29Cheryl Johnson, MFT655.0★ (3)13 mi
30Estelle Raskin, MA655.0★ (4)13 mi
31Michele Sherman, MFT655.0★ (3)10 mi
32Evie Shafner LMFT655.0★ (4)13 mi
33RANDE´ DORN, LMFT, MA, MFA655.0★ (4)8 mi
34Barrie Sueskind, MFT655.0★ (3)13 mi
35Blanche R. McWane, MFCC644.0★ (4)13 mi
36Tracy Sondern Therapist LMFT645.0★ (4)11 mi
37Soheila Noorbakhsh, Psy D MFT645.0★ (3)14 mi
38Oak and Stone Therapy645.0★ (7)13 mi
39Moushumi Ghose, MFT (Los Angeles Sex Therapy)644.0★ (4)8 mi
40Sally Hackman PhD, MFT- Counselor644.8★ (11)17 mi
41Cory Schneider Psychotherapy645.0★ (11)14 mi
42Atalie Abramovici Therapy645.0★ (21)11 mi
43Paul Brogan Marriage and Family Therapist635.0★ (14)11 mi
44Greg Carlsson635.0★ (3)14 mi
45La Canada Family Therapy, Stephenie Lievense, LMFT and Associates635.0★ (3)9 mi
46Cindy Michel, M.A., LMFT, CST635.0★ (6)16 mi
47Richard A. Fraser, PHD634.0★ (4)14 mi
48Elise A. Edwardson Nickel, MPT633.0★ (4)14 mi
49Playa Vista Counseling635.0★ (34)19 mi
50Loves Hidden Policy635.0★ (128)14 mi

Also serving Shadow 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.

How we ranked Shadow Hills couples therapists

We scored 427 Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in Shadow Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in Shadow Hills, CA is Gayane Aramyan, LMFT - Sherman Oaks Couples Therapist & Postpartum Therapist with an RP Score of 73/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Cycles Couples Counseling (#2) and Connections Psychotherapy Services (#3) follow. We ranked 427 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in Shadow Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 427 couples therapists serving Shadow Hills, 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 Shadow Hills work on weekends?

173 of 427 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 80 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gayane Aramyan, LMFT - Sherman Oaks Couples Therapist & Postpartum Therapist (#1), Cycles Couples Counseling (#2) and Connections Psychotherapy Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Shadow Hills couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 427 rated couples therapists in Shadow Hills is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Loves Hidden Policy has the most, 128 reviews, and ranks #50. 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 Shadow Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 427 couples therapists serving Shadow Hills.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.