Tandem Verified Specialists
Couples Therapists in San Diego, CA
18 verified specialistsUpdated October 2026
Couples therapy gives partners a structured space to understand recurring conflict, rebuild trust, and reconnect. It can help at any stage, from early commitment to decades together.
Each mental health provider below lists couples work as a primary focus, and Tandem has confirmed their license and their training in couples methods. Many are trained in approaches such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), or PACT.
What to look for
- Formal training in a couples model such as Gottman, EFT, or PACT
- Experience with the specific concern you are facing, such as affair recovery, premarital work, or ongoing conflict
- A structure that gives both partners equal footing in sessions
Read our guide: Finding a Couple's Therapist Who Really Knows Couples · All verified specialists in San Diego · Filter the California directory
Common questions
What is the difference between the Gottman Method and EFT?
Both are well-researched couples approaches. The Gottman Method emphasizes concrete skills for communication and conflict, while Emotionally Focused Therapy focuses on the attachment needs underneath recurring patterns. Many clinicians draw on both, and our guide on the two approaches covers the differences in more depth.
Do both partners need to attend every session?
Most couples work happens with both partners present, though some clinicians include occasional individual sessions. Each clinician will describe how they structure the work during a consultation.
How does Tandem verify these couples therapists?
Before anyone is listed, Tandem confirms an active California license, documented training in their stated specialty, and the state licensing board record. Profiles are reviewed again when anything changes.
Can I see a Couples specialist outside San Diego?
Yes. Clinicians licensed in California can see any California resident by telehealth, so the specialists listed under telehealth on this page are options too.
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