Licensed Educational Psychologist · LEP #4701
Jessica Craig Psych Testing · A Bespoke Concierge Practice in Hermosa Beach
Couples Therapy & Marriage Counseling in Hermosa Beach
Relational work for partners navigating communication difficulty, neurodivergent dynamics, infidelity, divorce transitions, and narcissistic abuse recovery. Serving Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Palos Verdes, El Segundo, and all South Bay couples.
60-minute extended sessions. Now booking.
Most Couples Are Stuck, Not Broken
Most couples who come to therapy do not come because their relationship is broken. They come because they are stuck — having the same fight, carrying the same distance, using the same avoidance strategies that have not worked — and they would like to be genuinely different with each other.
I provide couples therapy and marriage counseling in Hermosa Beach, working with partners in all stages of relationship: newly married couples navigating early friction, long-term couples in significant distress, and partners considering whether to stay together.
What Brings Couples to Therapy
Communication Breakdown
The most common presenting concern — and underneath it, almost always, something more specific: one partner pursues while the other withdraws, conflict escalates before anything is resolved, or the relationship has become civil but emotionally flat. I work with the cycle, not just the surface conflict.
Betrayal & Trust Repair
Infidelity — emotional or physical — creates a rupture that couples rarely know how to repair on their own. Therapy does not guarantee that a relationship survives a betrayal, but it creates the conditions in which that question can be honestly answered.
Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
I work with individuals and couples recovering from relationships characterized by narcissistic dynamics — whether that means leaving a relationship with a narcissistic partner, or two people in a relationship attempting to understand and change unhealthy patterns. This work requires careful clinical assessment and clear-eyed honesty.
Divorce Support & Transition
Not all couples come to therapy to stay together. Sometimes the most important work is deciding how to end a relationship with as little damage as possible — to each other, and to their children, especially when one or more of those children are adolescents or teenagers.
Neurodivergent Couples
Having neurodivergent partners or neurodivergent children creates particular strains on couples. Disagreements about diagnosis, treatment, school choices, and parenting approaches can erode a relationship that was strong before. I understand this terrain from both clinical and personal experience.
Couples Therapy Fees
Couples Therapy Session
Extended 60-minute relational work in person at Hermosa Beach or via secure telehealth throughout California.
Therapy Bundles
Multi-session bundles available for couples committed to weekly or biweekly work. See the Services & Fees page for current bundle pricing.
Superbills provided for PPO out-of-network reimbursement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are couples therapy sessions?
Couples therapy sessions are 60 minutes (longer than the standard 50-minute therapy session), to allow time for both partners to be heard and for the work to move forward. Some clinical situations warrant extended sessions which are arranged in advance.
How much does couples therapy cost in Hermosa Beach?
Couples therapy sessions are $280 per 60-minute session. Therapy bundles are available for couples committed to weekly or biweekly work and can save up to 28% versus per-session rates. Superbills are provided for PPO out-of-network reimbursement.
Do you work with couples where one partner is neurodivergent?
Yes. Couples in which one or both partners are autistic, ADHD, or otherwise neurodivergent face specific challenges that benefit from a therapist who understands the underlying neurology. Jessica also works with neurodivergent parents navigating raising neurodivergent children, a context that creates particular relational strain.
Can couples therapy help us decide whether to stay together?
Yes. Not all couples come to therapy with the goal of staying together. For couples considering separation, therapy can provide a structured process for evaluating the relationship honestly, addressing what would need to change for it to work, and if appropriate, planning a separation that minimizes harm to each other and to children, especially adolescent and teenage children.
Do you work with narcissistic abuse recovery?
Yes. Jessica works with individuals recovering from relationships characterized by narcissistic dynamics, including individuals who have left such relationships and couples attempting to understand and change unhealthy patterns. This work requires careful clinical assessment and is approached with clear-eyed honesty.
Schedule a Free 15-Minute Consultation
No commitment required. Jessica speaks personally with every prospective client to determine fit, answer questions, and walk through next steps.