3 Best Marriage Counselors in San Diego, CA

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SARAH COOK RUGGERA, LMFT

5230 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 116,
San Diego, CA 92121 Directions

Since 1994

Specialty:

Couples Counseling Neurodiverse Couples Asperger Marriages Infidelity and Affair Recovery Relationship Issues Couples Intensive Individual Counseling

"Sarah Cook Ruggera is a licensed marriage and family therapist, affair recovery specialist, and certified neurodiverse couples counselor/coach. She focuses on innovative and hands-on tools for effective communication and personal relating. Sarah Ruggera has helped over two thousand couples become more relational rather than transactional, resulting in feeling more emotionally connected. She is direct yet sensitive. She focuses on achieving results, assisting individuals in acquiring practical tools, and learning an effective communication process. Sarah Cook Ruggera provides both in-office and online services to accommodate clients' preferences and needs. She is a results-oriented therapist who helps couples navigate their challenges. This process involves expressing thoughts and feelings, initiating conversations, and effectively asking for their needs and desires.

2026 Update: Sarah Cook Ruggera has been in private practice for over 25 years, specializing in helping couples. She accepts payment by Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover and HSA cards."

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License #LMFC 31998

Discount:

10% Off Purchase of 4 Sessions

Contact:

(858) 735-1139

Mon-Sat: 9am - 7pm
Sun: Closed

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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BAYA MEBAREK, PSYD, LMFT

SAN DIEGO COUPLES & FAMILY THERAPY
5230 Carroll Canyon Road, Suite 100,
San Diego, CA 92121 Directions

Since 2012

Specialty:

Couples Therapy Marriage Counseling Premarital Counseling Depression Anxiety Family Therapy Co-Parenting in Divorce Child Therapy Online Therapy Individual Counseling

"Baya Mebarek is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) certified in clinical hypnosis by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Baya Mebarek is dedicated to helping couples and individuals face their challenges and develop personal and relational skills and strategies. She also specializes in treating anxiety and depression, Baya Mebarek stays up-to-date with the latest research on effective mental health treatments. She is fluent in both English and French. Baya Mebarek practices at San Diego Couples & Family Therapy, where you can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. Additionally, they also offer teletherapy services for your convenience. Baya Mebarek is committed to helping you develop the personal and relational skills needed to build and maintain a positive, meaningful life and healthy relationships.

2026 Update: Baya Mebarek is a certified positive discipline parenting educator, a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, trained in grief therapy, and certified in the psychology of the web (online behavioral health)."

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License #LMFT48379

Price:

Fee Per Hour Session: $190
Upto $230

Contact:

(858) 337-9884

Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm
Sat: 8am - 5pm
Sun: Closed

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LORI UNDERWOOD, LMFT

LORI UNDERWOOD THERAPY
2635 Camino del Rio South, Suite 302,
San Diego, CA 92108 Directions

Since 2011

Specialty:

Couples Counseling Marriage Counseling Individual Therapy Family Therapy Depression Therapy Life Coaching Anger Therapy Premarital Counseling Anxiety Grief and Loss Counseling Business/Executive Coaching Anger Management

"Lori Underwood aims to help clients achieve greater success in life and relationships by fostering increased awareness, accountability, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. With a successful track record of delivering measurable results, she brings 25 years of experience as a senior business development leader, having worked with some of America’s most dynamic organizations. She has led and collaborated with diverse individuals and teams, spearheading large-scale initiatives that produced favorable, measurable results. She is also skilled at helping clients navigate and overcome situational issues often associated with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, sadness, and isolation. Lori Underwood has the knowledge, experience, and skills to help others succeed at home, in their most important relationships, and in their careers.

2026 Update: Lori Underwood is a licensed marriage and family therapist and also offers sessions through HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platforms."

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License #83023

Price:

50 Min Sessions $275.00

Contact:

(858) 442-0798

Tue-Thu: 9am - 6pm
Fri-Mon: Closed

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