Therapists in Long Beach, CA
Craig D Kain
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
Having worked with clients for 20+ years, I understand that the decision to enter into therapy is not one to be taken lightly. I know that when people have questions in their lives, they want answers and they want them as quickly as possible. My goal is to help people -- men and women, straight and gay, young and old -- live fulfiling lives free from stress, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples and have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. I am also available for online sessions so you can see me from your home or office.
Having worked with clients for 20+ years, I understand that the decision to enter into therapy is not one to be taken lightly. I know that when people have questions in their lives, they want answers and they want them as quickly as possible. My goal is to help people -- men and women, straight and gay, young and old -- live fulfiling lives free from stress, depression and anxiety. I work with individuals and couples and have morning, afternoon and evening appointments available. I am also available for online sessions so you can see me from your home or office.
Eugenia G Reeves
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807
Not accepting new clients
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY PROFILE. UNFORTUNATELY AT THIS TIME NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all have issues: unmet needs, hurts, relationship conflicts, work stress and many others. At times these issues may become "too much" and interfere with your life. As a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience I work effectively with adults wanting to heal from depression, manage work stress, couples seeking to develop a more loving relationship; grief and loss due to death, divorce or other life transitions. I will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop personal tools necessary to improve the quality of your life.
THANK YOU FOR VIEWING MY PROFILE. UNFORTUNATELY AT THIS TIME NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. We all have issues: unmet needs, hurts, relationship conflicts, work stress and many others. At times these issues may become "too much" and interfere with your life. As a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience I work effectively with adults wanting to heal from depression, manage work stress, couples seeking to develop a more loving relationship; grief and loss due to death, divorce or other life transitions. I will listen to your concerns and work with you to develop personal tools necessary to improve the quality of your life.
Teela Allen
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMHIMP, RYT-200
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802
Waitlist for new clients
How hard is it for you to create balance and focus in a world full of distractions, dishonesty, & dis-ease? And if what I call the "detrimental D's" as stated above contributes to how you act/think/feel, then who or what is really controlling your life & wellbeing? Let me guess: social media, unaddressed trauma, grief & loss, emotional dysregulation, unhealthy boundaries, passiveness, impulsivity, mood or eating disorders, chronic fatigue, aches/pain, anxiety, depression, digestive discomfort, pH imbalances, etc. Talk therapy alone may be unsuccessful or even unappealing, are you interested in exploring something more effective?
How hard is it for you to create balance and focus in a world full of distractions, dishonesty, & dis-ease? And if what I call the "detrimental D's" as stated above contributes to how you act/think/feel, then who or what is really controlling your life & wellbeing? Let me guess: social media, unaddressed trauma, grief & loss, emotional dysregulation, unhealthy boundaries, passiveness, impulsivity, mood or eating disorders, chronic fatigue, aches/pain, anxiety, depression, digestive discomfort, pH imbalances, etc. Talk therapy alone may be unsuccessful or even unappealing, are you interested in exploring something more effective?
Lisa Goldfein
Counselor, LPCC, BC-DMT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
I’m passionate about helping adults, teens and couples navigate the difficult moments and the bumps in the road that limit us. I understand that reaching out for support and finding the right person to guide you through your journey to healing can be a challenging process. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, unresolved /intergenerational trauma, relationship challenges, postpartum depression and life transitions. I also enjoy helping couples reconnect and improve communication. My unique background (I am Indian and Japanese) gives me deep insight into multicultural issues, and the challenge of finding your identity.
I’m passionate about helping adults, teens and couples navigate the difficult moments and the bumps in the road that limit us. I understand that reaching out for support and finding the right person to guide you through your journey to healing can be a challenging process. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, unresolved /intergenerational trauma, relationship challenges, postpartum depression and life transitions. I also enjoy helping couples reconnect and improve communication. My unique background (I am Indian and Japanese) gives me deep insight into multicultural issues, and the challenge of finding your identity.
Dr. Tyler Wasson - Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90806 (Online Only)
What do Mindfulness and Ketamine have to do with YOU? They are two of the most powerful healing methods for transforming our modern challenges, and either/both may be the key to removing your internal barriers to reveal the best of who you already are underneath your struggles: open, content, grateful, fulfilled. Clients typically come to me feeling anxious, depressed, incomplete, stressed, burned out. Of course they want to feel heard and supported in therapy, but they want and need more than that. What they really want is guidance on how to handle their problems and make the shift into living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
What do Mindfulness and Ketamine have to do with YOU? They are two of the most powerful healing methods for transforming our modern challenges, and either/both may be the key to removing your internal barriers to reveal the best of who you already are underneath your struggles: open, content, grateful, fulfilled. Clients typically come to me feeling anxious, depressed, incomplete, stressed, burned out. Of course they want to feel heard and supported in therapy, but they want and need more than that. What they really want is guidance on how to handle their problems and make the shift into living a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Kathy Zorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Are you going through some painful and confusing situations in your life? I want to be there for you...to walk with you through this valley; to support and to help you find and use your strengths (some that maybe you are unaware of). I long to help you find the right path and the courage and strength to face life's challenges. My greatest desire is that you would grow to be the person you were meant to be.
Are you going through some painful and confusing situations in your life? I want to be there for you...to walk with you through this valley; to support and to help you find and use your strengths (some that maybe you are unaware of). I long to help you find the right path and the courage and strength to face life's challenges. My greatest desire is that you would grow to be the person you were meant to be.
Jeanna-Marie Pollard Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90801 (Online Only)
Jeanna-Marie will help you better understand yourself and your dysfunctional relationships. If you need to resolve an issue that has been looming for an extended amount of time, and nothing has worked, Jeanna can help you see things more clearly. Do you find yourself often perplexed about situations that seem to follow you wherever you go? Would you like to have a few sessions with a family member or a friend to build a stronger connection? Learn and understand now, not later. Your life is happening now.
Jeanna-Marie will help you better understand yourself and your dysfunctional relationships. If you need to resolve an issue that has been looming for an extended amount of time, and nothing has worked, Jeanna can help you see things more clearly. Do you find yourself often perplexed about situations that seem to follow you wherever you go? Would you like to have a few sessions with a family member or a friend to build a stronger connection? Learn and understand now, not later. Your life is happening now.
Nicole Abadi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803 (Online Only)
Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about everything, always asking yourself "what if," unsure about decisions you've already made/will make... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved issues get in the way of you living a happy, meaningful life, reach out to me today to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving "homework" to all of my clients, working to get them out of therapy, not keep them in it! I'm so proud & so grateful to be both the most reviewed AND best ranked therapist of Long Beach 3 years in a row!
Live your best life because you only get one! Constantly worrying about everything, always asking yourself "what if," unsure about decisions you've already made/will make... let's get rid of this anxiety! If anxiety, self-worth, and/or unresolved issues get in the way of you living a happy, meaningful life, reach out to me today to take back control. I provide a collaborative approach in therapy, giving "homework" to all of my clients, working to get them out of therapy, not keep them in it! I'm so proud & so grateful to be both the most reviewed AND best ranked therapist of Long Beach 3 years in a row!
Erin Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803 (Online Only)
Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 20 years of joy and experience working with clients in their difficult times.
Hi! I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California with over 20 years of joy and experience working with clients in their difficult times.
Kristy Coleman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90813
My work includes helping clients know a sense of peace within, and increasing understanding about their sense of discontent, anxiety, or depression. This can show up in various ways, such as in relationship problems, anxiety, or old emotional pain. My style is to provide a safe place with a trauma-informed view to exploring client concerns in their path toward a life with a greater sense of wellness. Together we develop more healthy coping skills, ways of understanding troubled parts of the self, and methods to create a life of well-being and joy.
My work includes helping clients know a sense of peace within, and increasing understanding about their sense of discontent, anxiety, or depression. This can show up in various ways, such as in relationship problems, anxiety, or old emotional pain. My style is to provide a safe place with a trauma-informed view to exploring client concerns in their path toward a life with a greater sense of wellness. Together we develop more healthy coping skills, ways of understanding troubled parts of the self, and methods to create a life of well-being and joy.
Naidera Gray
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90813 (Online Only)
Hi there! My name is Naidera and I work with women who struggle with finding their true selves and allowing “others” to dictate the way they should think, feel and act. Being in control of your life is the first step of embracing your true self. As your therapist, I will focus on meeting you where you are in the moment. I understand every person is not the same and needs are different. I want to make sure your experience with me is not about me telling you what you should be or shouldn’t be doing. Remember this is your time to put yourself first for a change.
Hi there! My name is Naidera and I work with women who struggle with finding their true selves and allowing “others” to dictate the way they should think, feel and act. Being in control of your life is the first step of embracing your true self. As your therapist, I will focus on meeting you where you are in the moment. I understand every person is not the same and needs are different. I want to make sure your experience with me is not about me telling you what you should be or shouldn’t be doing. Remember this is your time to put yourself first for a change.
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Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
Our life experiences can lead us to question our identity and purpose in the world we live in. This can lead us to anxiety, depression, and trauma. Do you want to improve how you face challenges, function in your relationships, and face overwhelming feelings? I place heavy importance on addressing trauma. Trauma disintegrates the parts that make up your whole self, which can leave aspects of who you are hidden from your awareness. Left unaddressed, anxiety and depression can worsen, which can rob you of the necessary connection that all human beings need to thrive. I aim to help you process unresolved trauma.
Fabiola Pacheco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
I specialized in serving the Latinx community, first-generation professionals, and those struggling with high functioning anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults who have a history of undisclosed childhood trauma, depression, panic attacks, and high functioning anxiety. My experience includes working in the tech sector prior to switching careers and in the hospital setting.
I specialized in serving the Latinx community, first-generation professionals, and those struggling with high functioning anxiety. I have extensive experience working with adults who have a history of undisclosed childhood trauma, depression, panic attacks, and high functioning anxiety. My experience includes working in the tech sector prior to switching careers and in the hospital setting.
Julia Sáenz
Psychologist, PsyD, KAP
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90815
Hey there! Congratulations on taking the first step to finding a therapist. It tends to be the hardest - acknowledging that things aren't going so well requires honesty, self-awareness, and humility. Or an "admittance of failure" as some might describe it. At least that's what it feels like. I assure you that you didn't fail and you're not a failure, no matter how strong those feelings might be. It's the system that's flawed; it drowns us in unrealistic expectations and superficial comparisons, causing us to feel overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, lonely, and unfulfilled.
Hey there! Congratulations on taking the first step to finding a therapist. It tends to be the hardest - acknowledging that things aren't going so well requires honesty, self-awareness, and humility. Or an "admittance of failure" as some might describe it. At least that's what it feels like. I assure you that you didn't fail and you're not a failure, no matter how strong those feelings might be. It's the system that's flawed; it drowns us in unrealistic expectations and superficial comparisons, causing us to feel overwhelmed, irritable, disconnected, lonely, and unfulfilled.
Jim Palato
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
Have you experienced a change in your life that you are finding hard to handle? Sometimes life can present challenges which are difficult to overcome or cope with on our own. Having a trusted, caring, and competent individual on your side can help you overcome challenges, cope with unwanted changes, and grow individually. This growth can improve your relationships with self, significant others, family, friends, and in your profession.
Have you experienced a change in your life that you are finding hard to handle? Sometimes life can present challenges which are difficult to overcome or cope with on our own. Having a trusted, caring, and competent individual on your side can help you overcome challenges, cope with unwanted changes, and grow individually. This growth can improve your relationships with self, significant others, family, friends, and in your profession.
Heidi Xue
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
Do you have trouble with anxiety, depression, and relationship/family issues due to trauma? Past experiences can create imprints onto your brain that activate your fight/flight responses whenever your emotions feel dysregulated, but life without the constant feeling of being on edge is possible. Those traumatic memories don’t have to permanently influence who you are meant to be. Through therapy, you will gain control of your feelings/thoughts and your response to everyday life hurdles. Healing from trauma can create healthier beliefs about yourself and your relationships along with sustainable changes.
Liz Dubé
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
Would you like to feel sexually empowered to have the sex life you've always wanted... to experience greater sexual awareness and sexual satisfaction in your relationships? I want to help you get beyond sex-related fears, anxiety, guilt, shame, obsessive behaviors, or past traumas that may be impacting your relationships and intimacy. In my sex therapy practice we will work on exploring and processing your struggles, gaining the strength to overcome sex and intimacy issues, and more effective ways for communicating to ultimately create greater satisfaction in your life.
Kimberly Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be hard. It can be overwhelming to manage all things life, while feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You're someone that wants to stop overthinking and you crave relief. You're hoping that one day you’ll be able to overcome your worries and live fully in the present. You may have noticed the parts of you that are unhealed, and I am here to remind you that these parts are worthy of healing and nurturing.
Life can be hard. It can be overwhelming to manage all things life, while feeling stressed and overwhelmed. You're someone that wants to stop overthinking and you crave relief. You're hoping that one day you’ll be able to overcome your worries and live fully in the present. You may have noticed the parts of you that are unhealed, and I am here to remind you that these parts are worthy of healing and nurturing.
James Noftle - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802
Not accepting new clients
James has extensive experience assisting clients with anxiety, depression, internal conflict, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, marital conflict, and self-harm. His experience includes a variety of settings including hospital settings, clinical settings and private practice settings. Each professional setting provided me with exceptional insight and understanding. He utilizes evidence-based practices and intervention modalities that have merit. Prior to the field of psychotherapy, he was a public school teacher, administrator, and university professor. James earned his Doctorate in Ed.D. from NSU in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
James has extensive experience assisting clients with anxiety, depression, internal conflict, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, trauma, marital conflict, and self-harm. His experience includes a variety of settings including hospital settings, clinical settings and private practice settings. Each professional setting provided me with exceptional insight and understanding. He utilizes evidence-based practices and intervention modalities that have merit. Prior to the field of psychotherapy, he was a public school teacher, administrator, and university professor. James earned his Doctorate in Ed.D. from NSU in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Joni L. Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stickiness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stickiness?
I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stickiness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stickiness?
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Long Beach, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Long Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
76% | Self Esteem |
70% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Coping Skills |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aetna |
70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Long Beach, CA see their clients
57% | In Person and Online | |
43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Long Beach?
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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.