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Best Family Therapists in Santa Monica, CA (2026)

310 family therapists ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Monica: Santa Monica Christian Counseling, RP Score 76/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 32

    Most-reviewed: Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo, 109 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 310 ranked; ranked #32.

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

310 Santa Monica family therapists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 130 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 310 rated practices.

Top 10 family therapists in Santa Monica 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 family therapists in Santa Monica at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Santa Monica Christian Counseling765.0★ (4)Santa MonicaSat · SunOverall
2Los Angeles Christian Counseling715.0★ (10)Los Angeles, 3 mi awaySat—
3Colleen O'Brien Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc705.0★ (18)Santa MonicaSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Nancy Lichtenstein MFT684.9★ (7)Beverly Hills, 7 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network685.0★ (5)Santa MonicaSat · Sun · Evenings—
6King Family Therapy685.0★ (4)Santa MonicaSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Single Parents of Power684.7★ (3)Los Angeles, 9 mi away——
8Paulette Rochelle-Levy, MFT673.4★ (5)Santa MonicaSat · Sun · Evenings—
9Well Family Marian Place675.0★ (3)Venice, 3 mi away——
10Salvadorean Legal Services674.9★ (11)Los Angeles, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 310 best family therapists in Santa Monica, 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.

  4. #4 Nancy Lichtenstein MFT

    Based in Beverly Hills, 7 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Nancy Lichtenstein MFT(310) 560-4160

  6. #6 King Family Therapy

    Based in Santa Monica

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1460 7th St #306, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    View profile for King Family Therapy(424) 261-5250

  7. #7 Single Parents of Power

    Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away

    68/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    3701 Stocker St, Los Angeles, CA 90008
    View profile for Single Parents of Power(310) 753-7860

  8. #8 Paulette Rochelle-Levy, MFT

    Based in Santa Monica

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2215 Oak St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    View profile for Paulette Rochelle-Levy, MFT(310) 453-4053

  9. #9 Well Family Marian Place

    Based in Venice, 3 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    847 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
    View profile for Well Family Marian Place(310) 402-2229

  10. Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9:30 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1810 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006
    View profile for Salvadorean Legal Services(213) 413-8762

  11. #11 Noah Rothschild, MFT

    Based in Santa Monica

    67/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    610 Santa Monica Blvd #207, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    View profile for Noah Rothschild, MFT(310) 801-0995

  14. #14 The Center for Individual & Family Counseling

    Based in North Hollywood, 12 mi away

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family counselor”, 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 2.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5445 Laurel Canyon Blvd 2nd floor, Valley Village, CA 91607
    View profile for The Center for Individual & Family Counseling(818) 761-2227

  17. #17 Carol Silbergeld, LCSW

    Based in Santa Monica

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, based in Santa Monica.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2730 Wilshire Blvd #250, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    View profile for Carol Silbergeld, LCSW(310) 828-2448

  19. #19 Clarity Family Therapy Services

    Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away

    65/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–8 PM · Tue 8 AM–9 PM · Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8 AM–8:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2034 Cotner Ave Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90025
    View profile for Clarity Family Therapy Services(818) 335-5200

  20. #20 Solo to Soulmate

    Based in Santa Monica

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, based in Santa Monica.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    720 Wilshire Blvd #204, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    View profile for Solo to Soulmate(323) 835-3516

  22. #22 My LA Therapy

    Based in Santa Monica

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and proximity: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, based in Santa Monica.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    720 Wilshire Blvd #204, Santa Monica, CA 90401
    View profile for My LA Therapy(424) 688-6952

  24. #24 Maya Rasak, MFT

    Based in Santa Monica

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1830 Lincoln Blvd #109, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    View profile for Maya Rasak, MFT(310) 963-3859

  25. #25 Adrien Survol Rivin PSYD

    Based in North Hollywood, 10 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Family 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–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Adrien Survol Rivin PSYD

Family 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 310 ranked family therapists here; the rest are on their profiles.

family therapists in Santa Monica, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
261 Method Center634.4★ (59)5 mi
27Light Minds Child and Family Therapy635.0★ (20)2 mi
28Friends of the Family623.4★ (15)15 mi
29My LA Therapy625.0★ (17)3 mi
30Embrace Growth624.4★ (28)11 mi
31Kim Campbell, MFT625.0★ (4)6 mi
32Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo624.9★ (109)8 mi
33Eggleston Behavioral Health and Family Services623.6★ (5)10 mi
34Soheila Noorbakhsh, Psy D MFT625.0★ (3)6 mi
35Root to Rise Therapy625.0★ (33)4 mi
36Shields For Families623.7★ (3)16 mi
37Richstone Family Center614.1★ (22)12 mi
38Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in Los Angeles614.7★ (29)8 mi
39Resolutions Therapeutic Services614.4★ (30)In Santa Monica
40Sarah Omid, MFT615.0★ (11)6 mi
41David Silverman Psychotherapy615.0★ (11)4 mi
42Glendale Therapy614.6★ (9)16 mi
43Calabasas Counseling and Grief Center615.0★ (3)11 mi
44Psychological Healing Center614.9★ (18)8 mi
45Sense of Self Professional Clinical Counselors, INC605.0★ (6)In Santa Monica
46Aura Walker Hypnotherapy605.0★ (6)2 mi
47Brett Richards, M.A., MFT605.0★ (38)10 mi
48HPI Counseling Center603.9★ (7)18 mi
49Barrie Sueskind, MFT605.0★ (3)8 mi
50Playa Vista Counseling605.0★ (34)7 mi

Also serving Santa Monica

20 more family 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 family therapists serving Santa Monica
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cathy Trenary Integrative Therapy5.0★ (31)In Santa Monica
Dr. Adam Cotsen4.8★ (24)In Santa Monica
Dr. Karen Stewart, Psy. D5.0★ (7)In Santa Monica
Dr. Rebecca Payne, PsyD5.0★ (8)In Santa Monica
Dr. Sheila Khaleghian5.0★ (8)In Santa Monica
Family Service of Santa Monica4.3★ (9)In Santa Monica
Hae Lee5.0★ (10)In Santa Monica
Harvey Center for Relationships5.0★ (10)In Santa Monica
HeartFelt Mind Therapy5.0★ (14)In Santa Monica
Ira Israel, Psychotherapist5.0★ (428)In Santa Monica
Laura Picard Therapy5.0★ (16)In Santa Monica
Laurel Salmon, LMFT5.0★ (15)In Santa Monica
Margaret Sigel Therapy5.0★ (12)In Santa Monica
Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - Santa Monica4.6★ (166)In Santa Monica
Neuro Wellness Spa | Psychiatrists in Santa Monica4.6★ (128)In Santa Monica
Ray Doktor, Psy.D.4.9★ (35)In Santa Monica
The Malone Collective5.0★ (7)In Santa Monica
Thrive Psychology Group4.1★ (14)In Santa Monica
Thrive Psychology Group3.6★ (14)In Santa Monica
Your Best Life Therapy5.0★ (11)In Santa Monica

How we ranked Santa Monica family therapists

We scored 310 Santa Monica family 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 Santa Monica 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 family therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure family therapy is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Marriage and family therapists (LMFT) are trained to work with families as a whole; psychologists and counselors may also offer family sessions, so ask about their training.
  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 family 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 family therapy?
  • Who would you want to attend the first session?
  • 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.

Family therapists in Santa Monica: frequently asked questions

Who is the best family therapist in Santa Monica?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked family therapist in Santa Monica, CA is Santa Monica Christian Counseling with an RP Score of 76/100. It has 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Los Angeles Christian Counseling (#2) and Colleen O'Brien Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 310 family therapists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many family therapists are there in Santa Monica?

RankedPsychologists ranks 310 family therapists serving Santa Monica, CA. 15 of them are based in Santa Monica; 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 family therapists in Santa Monica work on weekends?

130 of 310 ranked family therapists post Saturday hours and 71 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Santa Monica Christian Counseling (#1), Los Angeles Christian Counseling (#2) and Colleen O'Brien Marriage & Family Therapy, Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Santa Monica family therapists have?

The median Google rating among 310 rated family therapists in Santa Monica is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #32. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank family therapists?

Each family 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 family therapists outside Santa Monica count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Santa Monica city center, our service radius for family 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 family 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 family therapists in Santa Monica ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on family therapy and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Who attends family therapy?

It depends on the concern. Sessions may include the whole household, a parent and one child, or adult family members. Ask the practice how it decides who comes and whether it also sees people individually.

Can I see a family 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 Santa Monica

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 310 family therapists serving Santa Monica.
  2. November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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