The short answer: I see adults and married or engaged couples by secure video anywhere in California. Many major insurance plans are accepted, and your coverage is checked before your first session. Private pay is $200 for couples and $150 for individuals. To start, click Book with Mark and pick your plan.
Insurance
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Many major insurance plans are accepted. Check yours on my Find your plan page. Your coverage is checked before your first session, so you know where you stand before we meet.
Does insurance cover marriage counseling?
Sometimes. It depends on your plan and on whether the sessions treat a diagnosed condition in one spouse. Premarital counseling is not covered. I explain how it works in Does insurance cover marriage counseling in California?
What if my plan isn’t listed?
You can still book as private pay. Couples can check their plan on my Find your plan page.
Cost
How much does a session cost without insurance?
Private pay is $200 for a couples session and $150 for an individual session. You pay one session at a time.
How much is premarital counseling?
The first session is $200. After that, 4 prepaid sessions are $600, which saves you $200. If you stop early, unused sessions are refunded. Premarital counseling is private pay.
Do you have a sliding fee scale?
Yes. The sliding fee scale can be discussed after your first session, or write to info@marriageandfamily.com.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you pay privately, you get a written estimate of your costs before your first session. It is your right under federal law. Read more on my Good Faith Estimate page.
Sessions and who I see
How do sessions work?
Sessions are 53 to 60 minutes by secure video. I see adults 18 and older anywhere in California. You can meet from home, a private office, or a parked car.
Who do you work with?
I see individual adults for ADHD, anger, anxiety and panic, depression, trauma, childhood trauma, addiction, and men’s issues. For couples, I see married and engaged couples. Premarital counseling is for engaged couples.
Is Christian counseling available?
Christian Counseling is available.
Do both spouses have to come?
No. Couples sessions are for both of you, but you can start on your own. Many people do.
Can I start alone if my spouse won’t come?
Yes. You do not have to wait for your spouse to go first. Individual counseling is a good place to start, and couples sessions are an option when you both want to work on the marriage.
Getting started
How do I get started?
Click Book with Mark, pick your plan or private pay, and choose a time on the secure booking page. Your coverage is checked before your first session.
Can I ask a question before I book?
Yes. Use my contact form or email info@marriageandfamily.com. Please keep it short and do not include health details. We talk about those privately in session. The form is not for emergencies. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
I’m Mark Spurlock, a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, license 45318. I have been counseling since 1998 and licensed since 2008.
If your spouse wants out and you don’t, start here: Marriage counseling when one spouse wants out.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
