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LMFT Therapists Available in Antioch

This page is for people in Antioch looking for licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who offer online services to clients in California. Use it to compare therapists’ areas of focus, therapy approaches, session formats, and specialisms such as couples work, family systems, trauma, or adolescent issues. Remember a California license covers the whole state, so being physically inside California is not a barrier. Review therapist profiles, training, and stated specialties to find someone whose approach and experience match the needs of you or your family.

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  1. 1. Dr. Katherine (Kate) Bergam, LMFT

    22 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Career · ADHD

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  2. 2. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, German · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

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  3. 3. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance

    Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  4. 4. Dr. Andrea Shirley, LMFT

    27 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Relationship · Family · Self esteem

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

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  5. 5. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  6. 6. Nathalie Contro, LMFT

    3 years in practice · English, Spanish · Female

    Collaborative LMFT for relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Family · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  7. 7. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  8. 8. Mark Burns, LMFT

    37 years in practice · English · Male

    Affirming therapy for men, relationships, and life transitions

    Works with LGBT · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  9. 9. Zeph Locke, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Resilience-focused care for mood disorders

    Works with Grief · Bipolar

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  10. 10. Deana Porter, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for relationships and families

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Gottman Method

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  11. 11. William Money, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

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  12. 12. Lynda Green Alter, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT specializing in relationships and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  13. 13. Leslie Patt, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

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  14. 14. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

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  15. 15. Sandra West, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy

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About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Antioch

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Antioch can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,441 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Antioch

Antioch has a population of about 115,291. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

Can an LMFT help with couples and family issues remotely for people in Antioch?

Yes. LMFTs are trained in working with couples and families and can offer online therapy to clients in California. Look for therapists who list couples therapy, family systems, or parenting support among their specialties. Ask each therapist how they adapt systemic approaches to online sessions and what digital tools they use for joint or multi-person meetings.

How do I choose between LMFTs who list similar specialties like couples therapy or adolescent work?

Compare therapist descriptions for how they approach those issues, such as whether they focus on communication skills, behavioral strategies, or family systems. Check for stated experience with age groups, cultural competence, and any modalities (e.g., EFT, CBT, Gottman) they mention. Consider reading therapist bios and initial consultation notes to see who feels like the best fit.

Are there limits to what LMFTs in California can treat online compared with in-person care?

LMFTs licensed in California can provide many forms of therapy online, but some situations may require in-person resources or referrals, such as severe medical crises or legal assessments. Therapists should note if they refer for specialized services. Ask about emergency plans and how they coordinate with local providers or services when needed.

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