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Best Couples Therapists in South San Jose Hills, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South San Jose Hills: Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 25

    Most-reviewed: Self Help Los Angeles, 117 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 285 ranked; ranked #25.

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

285 South San Jose Hills couples therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 118 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 285 rated practices.

Top 10 couples therapists in South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor725.0★ (6)Yorba Linda, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling725.0★ (16)Diamond Bar, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Nancy Stoops, MFT714.0★ (3)Diamond Bar, 5 mi away——
4Crossroads Family Therapy714.8★ (28)Covina, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Lori L. Breeden-Gomez, MS, LMFT, LPCC715.0★ (5)Brea, 6 mi away——
6Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling705.0★ (19)La Habra, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Dr. Earl Henslin705.0★ (3)Brea, 6 mi away——
8Dr. Teriza Mekhail-Andreou, PsyD, LMFT - Progress to Wellness Counseling694.8★ (18)Fullerton, 9 mi away——
9Dr. Kevin Downing, PhD695.0★ (64)Fullerton, 9 mi awaySat—
10Dr. Peter Robbins, PhD ~ Emergency Marital Therapist695.0★ (97)Fullerton, 9 mi away——

The 285 best couples therapists in South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills

    Based in Yorba Linda, 9 mi away

    72/100RP 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. Based in Diamond Bar, 4 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 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
  3. Based in Diamond Bar, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 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
  4. Based in Covina, 5 mi away

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    416 W Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723
  5. Based in Brea, 6 mi away

    70/100RP 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
    203 N Brea Blvd #202, Brea, CA 92821
  6. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 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
  7. Based in Fullerton, 9 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 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
  8. 69/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 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
  9. Based in Whittier, 7 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 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
    9200 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605
  10. Based in San Dimas, 8 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 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
    1305 W Arrow Hwy Ste 206, San Dimas, CA 91773
  11. Based in Avocado Heights, 6 mi away

    69/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Address
    13200 Crossroads Pkwy N Bldg 300, City of Industry, CA 91746
  12. Based in San Dimas, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 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
    425 W Bonita Ave Ste 204, San Dimas, CA 91773
  13. Based in Whittier, 8 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 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
    13020 Hadley St, Whittier, CA 90601
  14. 68/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 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
  15. 67/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    615 W Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
  16. Based in San Dimas, 7 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #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 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1111 W Covina Blvd #120, San Dimas, CA 91773
  17. Based in El Monte, 9 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11001 Main St, El Monte, CA 91731
  18. Based in Monrovia, 11 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9:30 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    140 E Colorado Blvd Ste D, Monrovia, CA 91016
  19. Based in Downey, 13 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8531 Florence Ave #200, Downey, CA 90240

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

couples therapists in South San Jose Hills, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Karen Schipani - Tedrahn, MFT664.0★ (4)8 mi
27Deborah A. Corona, LMFT664.5★ (4)11 mi
28Dr. Candyce Zito662.3★ (3)10 mi
29Glenn L Abrams, MS, LMFT Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist664.2★ (5)9 mi
30New Beginnings Christian Counseling655.0★ (7)10 mi
31Gregory Meeker LMFT Licensed Marriage Family Therapist @Turning Point Counseling654.5★ (8)6 mi
32Couples TLC Counseling, Inc.653.7★ (3)10 mi
33Harris Marriage & Family Therapy655.0★ (3)6 mi
34Blu Allliance Counseling Center653.0★ (6)5 mi
35David J. Hodgson, Licensed Marriage Therapist655.0★ (6)7 mi
36Glenn Heap, LMFT and Associates645.0★ (5)8 mi
37Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling645.0★ (11)13 mi
38Sunrise Psychological Services644.3★ (6)15 mi
39Teresa Yunker Mft645.0★ (4)14 mi
40Citrus Counseling Center643.5★ (31)6 mi
41Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling635.0★ (3)12 mi
42New Day634.1★ (17)12 mi
43Novus Mindful Life Institute Family Counseling and Recovery634.8★ (20)18 mi
44Anne C. Johansen, PHD634.4★ (7)15 mi
45Self Help Orange County635.0★ (54)17 mi
46Tertia Morcos Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist635.0★ (5)8 mi
47Irene G. Behnan, Licensed624.5★ (25)15 mi
48Benedict Choi, LMFT625.0★ (6)10 mi
49Mary H. Sarkis, MFT623.4★ (5)8 mi
50Healing Hope Counseling Services624.0★ (4)15 mi

Also serving South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills couples therapists

We scored 285 South San Jose 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 South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills: frequently asked questions

Who is the best couples therapist in South San Jose Hills?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked couples therapist in South San Jose Hills, CA is Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling (#2) and Nancy Stoops, MFT (#3) follow. We ranked 285 couples therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many couples therapists are there in South San Jose Hills?

RankedPsychologists ranks 285 couples therapists serving South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills work on weekends?

118 of 285 ranked couples therapists post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ed Segawa,M.A., LMFT - Award Winning Counselor (#1), Turning Point Counseling - Christian Counseling (#2) and Crossroads Family Therapy (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do South San Jose Hills couples therapists have?

The median Google rating among 285 rated couples therapists in South San Jose Hills is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Self Help Los Angeles has the most, 117 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 South San Jose Hills count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the South San Jose 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 South San Jose 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 South San Jose Hills

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 285 couples therapists serving South San Jose Hills.