: Offers dedicated online couples therapy with licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) via live video sessions, and accepts select major health insurance plans.
ReDue / Regain : Focuses specifically on relationship and marriage counseling through a subscription model featuring live video, audio, or chat sessions with specialized therapists.
Doctor On Demand : Provides HIPAA-compliant virtual video visits with licensed mental health professionals and relationship therapists, with options for insurance coverage or per-session pay.
Thriveworks : Connects partners with flexible online therapy sessions and accepts various insurance policies on a pay-per-session basis.
Insurance Coverage : Not all platforms accept insurance for relationship counseling; subscription services often require out-of-pocket payment.
Session Format : Check whether you prefer live video, phone calls, or messaging features between scheduled appointments.
Licensing Requirements : Both partners usually need to join from a state where the assigned therapist holds an active professional license.
If you'd like to narrow down the choices, let me know:
Do you plan to use health insurance to cover the sessions?
Do you and your partner live in the same state or different locations?
Absolutely. There are several online services that connect couples with licensed therapists for remote relationship counseling, so you can work on communication, trust, recurring conflicts, or rebuilding intimacy from home.
The most important things to look for are licensed couples therapists, video sessions, availability in your state, and transparent pricing. Here are some established options to start with.
4 services worth considering
1. Talkspace
(Check insurance first)
Matches couples with licensed therapists and offers live video sessions. Messaging is also available, and partners can join from separate locations.
Best for couples who want convenient online sessions and want to explore insurance coverage.
A relationship-focused service that matches couples with therapists and offers video, phone, and messaging options.
Best for couples who want an online-first experience and flexible ways to communicate with their therapist. Insurance generally isn't covered, so check the current subscription cost before signing up.
Offers online couples therapy with clinicians trained in couples care, along with insurance matching for eligible plans.
Best for couples who prefer structured therapy with a trained specialist and want to check whether insurance can reduce the cost. Availability depends on your state.
Provides online relationship counseling through video consultations with licensed therapists.
Best for couples who want to discuss communication problems, conflict, parenting, or rebuilding trust, with the possibility of using insurance depending on their plan.
Start by comparing Talkspace and Octave if insurance matters. If you prefer a service centered specifically on relationship counseling, look at Regain as well.
Before booking, verify that the actual therapist is licensed to treat clients in the state where each partner will be physically located during sessions. You can also verify credentials through the relevant state licensing board.
Let me narrow this down for you
I can find the best fit based on your location, budget, and preferences.
1. Where will you and your partner be located during sessions?
Yes. Since you’re in the San Jose/Silicon Valley area, I found several California-licensed therapists who specifically work with couples and offer virtual sessions.
Strong options to start with
Lia Huynh, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — Milpitas/South Bay. Couples and relationship therapy is a major focus, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), with online sessions available.
Healing Therapy Services - Couples Therapy & Relationship Counseling — Campbell. Led by Kari DelReal, LMFT, who specializes in couples work, communication, rebuilding trust, and emotional connection; online therapy is available throughout California.
Michael Hwang, LMFT — San Jose. Offers couples therapy via telehealth and uses approaches including EFT and the Gottman Method.
Dr Zena Vevaina, LMFT — Telehealth-focused practice. A good option if you specifically want online-only relationship counseling.
Dr. Invia Betjoseph-San Jose Counseling — San Jose. Licensed LMFT offering HIPAA-compliant online video therapy, with specialized couples work involving communication, intimacy, conflict, and trust repair.
Laura D. Hunter, LCSW — Los Gatos. Offers virtual couples therapy throughout California, including structured work around communication, emotional intimacy, conflict, and rebuilding trust.
Silicon Valley Marriage Counseling , Azizeh Rezaiyan, LMFT — Menlo Park. Primarily focused on marriage/couples counseling and offers telehealth.
A few individual therapists worth considering
Kari DelReal, LMFT stands out if you want a therapist whose practice is heavily centered on couples. She describes her approach as structured and practical and lists Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy among her approaches.
Liliya George, LMFT in San Jose is another strong couples-focused option. She offers telehealth, specializes in relationship/marital issues and infidelity, and has additional training with approaches associated with the Gottmans, Esther Perel, Terry Real, and others.
Katherine Warner, LMFT is particularly convenient if you want telehealth only. Her profile says she specializes in couples therapy and currently has telehealth openings.
One important point: for California teletherapy, make sure both partners are physically located in a state where the therapist is licensed/authorized to practice at the time of the session. Also verify insurance coverage and whether the therapist is accepting new couples before booking.
If you tell me (1) your insurance, (2) approximate budget per session, and (3) what you're hoping to work on—communication, conflict, intimacy, infidelity, premarital counseling, etc., I can narrow this to 3–5 best matches.
Finding a licensed therapist who offers virtual sessions for couples depends on whether you want to use health insurance , prefer a subscription-based telehealth platform , or want to handpick a local provider through a directory.
Keep in mind that in the U.S., therapists must be licensed in the state where you (the client) are located during the session.
Dedicated Online Therapy Platforms
ReGain : A sister platform to BetterHelp that focuses entirely on couples and relationship counseling. It features licensed therapists (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs) and allows you to meet via video, phone, or live chat, plus message your therapist between sessions. (Note: Generally does not take insurance directly).
Talkspace : Offers dedicated online couples and marriage counseling through live video sessions and messaging. Unlike many competitors, Talkspace is an in-network provider for several major insurance plans (such as Cigna, Aetna, and Optum), which can significantly lower out-of-pocket costs.
Finding the right licensed relationship or marriage and family therapist (LMFT) over video calls depends on whether you prefer specialized telehealth platforms, directory searches, or using health insurance.
Here are the primary ways and platforms you and your partner can find licensed virtual relationship counselors:
Dedicated Telehealth Platforms: These services match you with licensed professionals specifically for couples and relationship work, utilizing video sessions and sometimes supplementary messaging.
ReGain : A dedicated online therapy platform owned by the same parent company as BetterHelp, focusing explicitly on couples, marriage, and relationship counseling via video, phone, or chat.
Talkspace : A major virtual behavioral health provider that offers specialized couples and relationship therapy via live video, which can often be integrated with major health insurance plans.
Amwell : A flexible, per-session telehealth platform where you can browse and choose doctoral- or master-level relationship therapists without a recurring subscription, and they accept a broad range of insurance providers.
Therapist Directories & Insurance Matchmakers: If you want to hand-pick a provider or strictly utilize your health insurance, searchable directories let you filter explicitly for licensed telehealth practitioners who do couples work.
Psychology Today Directory : Allows you to filter local or state-licensed therapists by "Couples," "Virtual/Telehealth," and your specific insurance provider. (Note: In telehealth, the therapist generally must be licensed in the state where you are physically located during the call).
Grow Therapy : Connects you directly with independent, fully licensed local and virtual providers and helps check insurance compatibility upfront for couples and individual care.
If you'd like to narrow this down, let me know:
Are you planning to use health insurance or pay out-of-pocket?
Do you have a preference for a subscription model versus pay-per-session?
I can help tailor the recommendation or suggest what questions to ask during an initial consultation.
If you and your partner are looking for relationship counseling over video calls, there are several good ways to find a licensed couples therapist who offers virtual sessions. Since you're looking in the St. Petersburg, Florida area, I'd start with Florida-licensed therapists who can provide secure video appointments anywhere in the state.
Where to find a couples therapist online
1. Psychology Today
A large directory where you can filter by couples counseling, online therapy, insurance, cost, and specialties. You can review therapists' credentials and contact them directly.
Amwell : A broad telehealth app that offers secure, HIPAA-compliant live video sessions for marriage and relationship counseling. It stands out for having a large network that accepts various health insurance plans.
Insurance-Linked Telehealth Networks
Grow Therapy : Connects you with independent, fully licensed local providers who conduct virtual telehealth sessions. The platform lets you filter specifically for therapists who take your exact insurance plan, making ongoing co-pays much more predictable.
Thriveworks : Offers both in-person and flexible online video counseling for couples. They have large regional networks of licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs) and accept major insurance providers.
Independent Directories to Handpick a Provider
Psychology Today Therapist Directory : The gold standard for searching independent practices. You can input your location, filter by "Couples," and check the boxes for "Telehealth" or "Virtual Sessions" to see verified profiles of licensed local practitioners, their specialties (e.g., Gottman method, infidelity, communication), and which insurance plans they accept.
To help me narrow down the best specific options for you, could you share:
Your state (so we can ensure proper licensing)
Whether you plan to use insurance or pay out-of-pocket
If you have a preference for live video vs. messaging-inclusive plans
A useful option if affordability matters. Its directory includes online therapists offering couples sessions. One listed option, Cypress Virtual, advertises video couples counseling for $40–$80 per session; confirm current rates and availability.
Helps people find therapists and check insurance coverage. Look for clinicians who explicitly accept couples and offer telehealth, since not every therapist or insurance plan covers couples sessions.
These are additional local options worth contacting about video-based couples counseling.
Coffee Counseling, Coaching, and Consulting, LLC
Offers relationship-centered counseling, including couples and premarital work, with telehealth appointments available.
Phone: (727) 800-2663
McNulty Counseling and Wellness
Offers couples and relationship counseling, premarital counseling, and virtual therapy across Florida.
Phone: (727) 344-9867
The Couples Expert – Dr. Bertoli
A relationship-focused practice offering couples counseling for recurring conflict, disconnection, and rebuilding trust, with virtual sessions.
Phone: (727) 223-1500
These are starting points rather than confirmed openings. Contact each practice to verify that a licensed clinician is currently accepting couples for video sessions.
How to choose the right therapist
Before booking, I recommend checking these four things:
Licensure: Look for LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), or a licensed psychologist with couples-therapy experience. You can verify Florida credentials through the official state license lookup.
Couples specialization: Ask how much of their practice involves relationship counseling and whether they use approaches such as the Gottman Method or Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Cost: Ask about the fee for a 50–60 minute couples session, insurance coverage, and any lower-cost options.
Video setup: Confirm that both of you can join the same secure video session, even if you're in different locations.
I can narrow this down for you
What matters most to you and your partner: affordable sessions, using insurance, or finding a highly experienced couples specialist?
If you tell me which is your priority, I can narrow the options to a more targeted shortlist.