Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Steve Deitelbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Psy D, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064
If you are searching this directory, congratulations! Whether you long for intimacy in relationships or more success in your work, the decision to seek therapy may be the bravest decision you've ever made. If you are feeling emotional pain, anxiety or depression, or simply need to explore why things are not working out for you, I have the skills and expertise to listen and work with you in a caring partnership. As a psychotherapist, I can help you heal by recognizing and understanding how early trauma and family environments have impacted your ability to chart the course of your life.
If you are searching this directory, congratulations! Whether you long for intimacy in relationships or more success in your work, the decision to seek therapy may be the bravest decision you've ever made. If you are feeling emotional pain, anxiety or depression, or simply need to explore why things are not working out for you, I have the skills and expertise to listen and work with you in a caring partnership. As a psychotherapist, I can help you heal by recognizing and understanding how early trauma and family environments have impacted your ability to chart the course of your life.
Akilah Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Akilah Peters, Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW), based in Cerritos, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth.
Hi, I'm Akilah Peters, Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW), based in Cerritos, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth.
Jane Emmer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, and psychological and neuropsychological testing with children, adults and adolescents. I also am very experienced in conducting adoption evaluations and working with issues and concerns involving adoption. My philosophy in providing treatment includes a combination of cognitive-behavioral, neurobiological and developmental therapies. My goal is to help to restore emotional balance while aiding in the acquisition of new emotional skills and tools.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychotherapy, and psychological and neuropsychological testing with children, adults and adolescents. I also am very experienced in conducting adoption evaluations and working with issues and concerns involving adoption. My philosophy in providing treatment includes a combination of cognitive-behavioral, neurobiological and developmental therapies. My goal is to help to restore emotional balance while aiding in the acquisition of new emotional skills and tools.
Cody Elder
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been practicing mental health in a variety of roles for over 7 years! I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life’s uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.
Hello! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that has been practicing mental health in a variety of roles for over 7 years! I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life’s uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.
Sindy Oh
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90049
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and currently accepting clients in my private practice in Los Angeles, CA. I practice evidence-based therapies and believe in the importance of a collaborative client / therapist relationship when working toward change and growth. I provide treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as relationship distress. I also specialize in Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine, such as women's health issues and health behavior modification. I provide individual and couples psychotherapy for younger, mid-life, and older adults.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and currently accepting clients in my private practice in Los Angeles, CA. I practice evidence-based therapies and believe in the importance of a collaborative client / therapist relationship when working toward change and growth. I provide treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as relationship distress. I also specialize in Health Psychology / Behavioral Medicine, such as women's health issues and health behavior modification. I provide individual and couples psychotherapy for younger, mid-life, and older adults.
Joan I Rosenberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Well-being involves having awareness of and connection to your self plus good connections with others. If you have struggled with distracting from your own experience, are lost in negative self evaluation, or if you have lost your curiousity about the world, face roadblocks or obstacles to your creativity and want to get relief, reclaim a sense of aliveness, vitality, presence, purpose or optimism - then I can be of help to you. I developed Emotional Pilates - the focus is on helping you build your core emotional strength, balance, flexibility and resilience, including learning how to speak your true experience.
Well-being involves having awareness of and connection to your self plus good connections with others. If you have struggled with distracting from your own experience, are lost in negative self evaluation, or if you have lost your curiousity about the world, face roadblocks or obstacles to your creativity and want to get relief, reclaim a sense of aliveness, vitality, presence, purpose or optimism - then I can be of help to you. I developed Emotional Pilates - the focus is on helping you build your core emotional strength, balance, flexibility and resilience, including learning how to speak your true experience.
AJ Rich
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Therapy can be scary! And I am inspired by my clients who face those fears head on and are willing to do the work. Many difficulties stem from relationships, whether that be with others or the one we have with ourselves. My work with individuals, couples, and families is direct yet warm, empathetic, and understanding as we navigate together how to process the blocks that can obstruct your view and ability to move forward. My clients can expect to explore life events from the past as patterns of behavior emerge in the here-and-now. As this self-awareness begins to develop, clients can often lead more joyful and connected lives.
Therapy can be scary! And I am inspired by my clients who face those fears head on and are willing to do the work. Many difficulties stem from relationships, whether that be with others or the one we have with ourselves. My work with individuals, couples, and families is direct yet warm, empathetic, and understanding as we navigate together how to process the blocks that can obstruct your view and ability to move forward. My clients can expect to explore life events from the past as patterns of behavior emerge in the here-and-now. As this self-awareness begins to develop, clients can often lead more joyful and connected lives.
Thomas Y. Simon
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking a moment to read about me and my work. My approach uses insight and depth psychotherapy combined with Mindfulness within a framework of awareness of the body. When our living process becomes stuck, therapy can move it forward. If you feel stuck in repetitive behaviors, painful feelings, and recurring anxious thoughts, I want to help you to identify how you are bogged down, so you can feel better. I can help to re-focus a sense of purpose...a way to step into your life more completely. This may include taking action if feeling adrift, or bringing clarity to a relationship.
Thank you for taking a moment to read about me and my work. My approach uses insight and depth psychotherapy combined with Mindfulness within a framework of awareness of the body. When our living process becomes stuck, therapy can move it forward. If you feel stuck in repetitive behaviors, painful feelings, and recurring anxious thoughts, I want to help you to identify how you are bogged down, so you can feel better. I can help to re-focus a sense of purpose...a way to step into your life more completely. This may include taking action if feeling adrift, or bringing clarity to a relationship.
Katja D Pohl
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Life can be hard and at times we need help. Through mutual collaboration we will get to know you, where you get stuck, your relationships, and how to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. Positive change through therapy can provide you with more stability, greater self-confidence, more compassion for yourself and others, increased satisfaction with your life, improved relationships, a feeling of satisfaction and ease about daily life, and the ability to take risks and advance professionally.
Life can be hard and at times we need help. Through mutual collaboration we will get to know you, where you get stuck, your relationships, and how to create lasting and meaningful change in your life. Positive change through therapy can provide you with more stability, greater self-confidence, more compassion for yourself and others, increased satisfaction with your life, improved relationships, a feeling of satisfaction and ease about daily life, and the ability to take risks and advance professionally.
Tara Steinke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I love to help clients navigate uncertainty and instability. I specialize in sex therapy & anxiety. I work from a holistic and attachment -based approach on issues such as life transitions, grief & loss, sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns (desire discrepancy) and sexual dysfunction. Due to my background working as a sexual assault advocate, my area of expertise is with clients who have experienced difficult or dysfunctional past sexual experiences and are looking to work toward integrating and reclaiming their sexual identities and pleasure in order to move toward healing and overall well- being.
I love to help clients navigate uncertainty and instability. I specialize in sex therapy & anxiety. I work from a holistic and attachment -based approach on issues such as life transitions, grief & loss, sexual trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns (desire discrepancy) and sexual dysfunction. Due to my background working as a sexual assault advocate, my area of expertise is with clients who have experienced difficult or dysfunctional past sexual experiences and are looking to work toward integrating and reclaiming their sexual identities and pleasure in order to move toward healing and overall well- being.
Jessica Hinojosa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
I specialize in women’s issues including self-esteem issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma. I help empower women to feel confident and healed. I can be booked on my website. I have worked with hundreds of women who seek to become the best version of themselves and I have helped them live the life they are worthy of. My approach is a unique one that blends mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I am confident I can help you feel more empowered & confident.
I specialize in women’s issues including self-esteem issues, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, trauma. I help empower women to feel confident and healed. I can be booked on my website. I have worked with hundreds of women who seek to become the best version of themselves and I have helped them live the life they are worthy of. My approach is a unique one that blends mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy. I am confident I can help you feel more empowered & confident.
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Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
My name is Michal Twardowski and I have been in the field of Psychiatry as a Physician Assistant for over a year now. I completed my medical training at the Penn State University College of Medicine campus in Hershey, Pennsylvania. I chose to go into medicine, and specifically into psychiatry, due to my own family's struggles with mental health, which helped pique my interest in the specialty, as well as helped develop my skills of compassion, understanding, and dedication to individuals who struggle with mental health concerns.
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Efrain Zepeda
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90032
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 23 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal connection that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning with the goal of achieving healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 23 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal connection that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning with the goal of achieving healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.
Leila Kenzle
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Living is a challenging process. Living happily is even more so. From the moment we are born we have experiences that impact upon us and we carry the effects of those experiences throughout our lives. I help individuals and couples make sense of their lives, both past and present. This enables my clients to understand what is causing their current struggles and facilitates opportunities for change to create a more fulfilling life.
Living is a challenging process. Living happily is even more so. From the moment we are born we have experiences that impact upon us and we carry the effects of those experiences throughout our lives. I help individuals and couples make sense of their lives, both past and present. This enables my clients to understand what is causing their current struggles and facilitates opportunities for change to create a more fulfilling life.
Kate Tepper
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
My approach focuses on helping individuals achieve not only relief from distress, but to develop more flexibility and clarity of thoughts and feelings. This awareness opens up a greater capacity for joy, self-compassion, and groundedness. I seek to create a safe atmosphere while encouraging open exploration. This process fosters lasting growth and internal change that can free you to live a more rewarding life with deeper connection and meaning. I work at Silver Lake Psychotherapy, a private practice setting near Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Atwater, and Downtown LA.
My approach focuses on helping individuals achieve not only relief from distress, but to develop more flexibility and clarity of thoughts and feelings. This awareness opens up a greater capacity for joy, self-compassion, and groundedness. I seek to create a safe atmosphere while encouraging open exploration. This process fosters lasting growth and internal change that can free you to live a more rewarding life with deeper connection and meaning. I work at Silver Lake Psychotherapy, a private practice setting near Hollywood, Los Feliz, Silver Lake, Echo Park, Atwater, and Downtown LA.
Dariah Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Welcome! I'm so glad that you're here. If you've ever felt "stuck," or that you don't have a next step or a sense of direction, I hear you. Life can be extremely unpredictable, and it causes us to feel like we're not prepared or equipped to handle the ebbs and flows of life. Not only do we have present life events, but we also have our past experiences and extraneous factors that are on this walk with us. Let's work together to create a space free of judgment. You deserve a healing space and the chance to create one within yourself. We'll work on permitting ourselves to experience our feelings fully and completely.
Welcome! I'm so glad that you're here. If you've ever felt "stuck," or that you don't have a next step or a sense of direction, I hear you. Life can be extremely unpredictable, and it causes us to feel like we're not prepared or equipped to handle the ebbs and flows of life. Not only do we have present life events, but we also have our past experiences and extraneous factors that are on this walk with us. Let's work together to create a space free of judgment. You deserve a healing space and the chance to create one within yourself. We'll work on permitting ourselves to experience our feelings fully and completely.
Jonathan Speare
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Not accepting new clients
I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to people struggling with addictions and trauma and to those dealing with acute and chronic pain, as well as decades of experience using both traditional and nontraditional or holistic approaches to treat such problems as anxiety, depression, and shame.
I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy and counseling to people struggling with addictions and trauma and to those dealing with acute and chronic pain, as well as decades of experience using both traditional and nontraditional or holistic approaches to treat such problems as anxiety, depression, and shame.
Konstance Castle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90065 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
In a society with high standards, caregiving challenges, and demanding work environments, it is easy to forget about our own well-being. It can even appear more convenient to put our mental health on the back-burner, but if we disregard self-care it can lead to a burnout. Burnout can lead to mental exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and depression. Furthermore, when we are burnt out, the light we shine on and for others is diminished. I can assist and support you in working through hardships that may cause you frustration, have you in a burnout state, and/or make it difficult for you to manage daily tasks.
In a society with high standards, caregiving challenges, and demanding work environments, it is easy to forget about our own well-being. It can even appear more convenient to put our mental health on the back-burner, but if we disregard self-care it can lead to a burnout. Burnout can lead to mental exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and depression. Furthermore, when we are burnt out, the light we shine on and for others is diminished. I can assist and support you in working through hardships that may cause you frustration, have you in a burnout state, and/or make it difficult for you to manage daily tasks.
Hebe Leine De Mare
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90045
I think parents are very important. Most parents raise their children the best way they can. Sometimes the best way your parent or parents raised you did not match your needs or your emotional personality. I believe each person is able to identify their needs when properly supported. My main focus when working with clients is to develop an understanding of their main strengths as well as areas that were not supported by their parents' parenting style. Our work together will focus on improving your overall understanding of your potentialities and will support your efforts at achieving them.
I think parents are very important. Most parents raise their children the best way they can. Sometimes the best way your parent or parents raised you did not match your needs or your emotional personality. I believe each person is able to identify their needs when properly supported. My main focus when working with clients is to develop an understanding of their main strengths as well as areas that were not supported by their parents' parenting style. Our work together will focus on improving your overall understanding of your potentialities and will support your efforts at achieving them.
Adrienne Glasser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW, RDMT
Not Verified Not Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Are you ready to feel more in charge of your life? Ready to feel more empowered and aware, rather than having your fears and behaviors control you? We can work together towards creating the changes you have been wanting to make. I have developed a group practice, Present Moment Psychotherapy and Coaching that is devoted to helping people transform their lives by uncovering their inner resources and bring this power to their every day lives through the present moment.
Are you ready to feel more in charge of your life? Ready to feel more empowered and aware, rather than having your fears and behaviors control you? We can work together towards creating the changes you have been wanting to make. I have developed a group practice, Present Moment Psychotherapy and Coaching that is devoted to helping people transform their lives by uncovering their inner resources and bring this power to their every day lives through the present moment.
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Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Coping Skills |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Aetna |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
56% | In Person and Online | |
44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Los Angeles?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.