Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Cheryl Elmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Giving yourself the gift of personal growth can lead to a life of greater satisfaction. Starting therapy can be the beginning of a new experience of yourself and your life. I create a safe space for you to explore your inner world with the support of an experienced, non-judgmental, and respectful therapist. You will develop a better sense of what you want and have more resources for achieving your goals. Awakening self-wisdom will help guide you through life's twists and turns and to live a more peaceful and meaningful existence. Your therapy journey will be individually tailored to your unique situation and needs.
Giving yourself the gift of personal growth can lead to a life of greater satisfaction. Starting therapy can be the beginning of a new experience of yourself and your life. I create a safe space for you to explore your inner world with the support of an experienced, non-judgmental, and respectful therapist. You will develop a better sense of what you want and have more resources for achieving your goals. Awakening self-wisdom will help guide you through life's twists and turns and to live a more peaceful and meaningful existence. Your therapy journey will be individually tailored to your unique situation and needs.
Kate Lubahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.
Judith (Judi) J Bucholtz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Are you struggling with a relationship and no longer able to communicate with each other? Do family and friends understand your feelings? Whether you are struggling with: depression, anxiety, fear, negative thinking, any type of abuse and/or trauma, self-esteem, communication in relationships, understanding can create positive changes and diminish symptoms. I am here to help understand what lies underneath these issues. As an experienced therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults for 20 years, I work closely with my clients to develop individual goals that focus on: lessening depression, anxiety, and increasing communication in relationships.
Are you struggling with a relationship and no longer able to communicate with each other? Do family and friends understand your feelings? Whether you are struggling with: depression, anxiety, fear, negative thinking, any type of abuse and/or trauma, self-esteem, communication in relationships, understanding can create positive changes and diminish symptoms. I am here to help understand what lies underneath these issues. As an experienced therapist who has worked with children, adolescents, and adults for 20 years, I work closely with my clients to develop individual goals that focus on: lessening depression, anxiety, and increasing communication in relationships.
Angelica Quezada
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, with 9 years of experience. I specialize in supporting women through various life stages, including pre-conception, perinatal, postpartum, parenting, first generation, and other major life transitions. My expertise lies in mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and PMADs, as well as reproductive grief (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss). I also assist with parenting children facing behavioral challenges and offer guidance on relationship issues and communication. I provide telehealth visits and nature therapy sessions.
Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, with 9 years of experience. I specialize in supporting women through various life stages, including pre-conception, perinatal, postpartum, parenting, first generation, and other major life transitions. My expertise lies in mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and PMADs, as well as reproductive grief (infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss). I also assist with parenting children facing behavioral challenges and offer guidance on relationship issues and communication. I provide telehealth visits and nature therapy sessions.
Sara Kenney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have practiced analytically-oriented psychotherapy in Los Angeles for over 25 years. I specialize in working with people in transition personally, professionally, and in their relationships. Our work together can help you to expand your understanding of yourself and how you move through the world, allowing you to find new ways to change and grow. I work with adults and adolescents, individuals and couples.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have practiced analytically-oriented psychotherapy in Los Angeles for over 25 years. I specialize in working with people in transition personally, professionally, and in their relationships. Our work together can help you to expand your understanding of yourself and how you move through the world, allowing you to find new ways to change and grow. I work with adults and adolescents, individuals and couples.
Dr. Andrew Webster
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024
I help adults with trauma-related symptoms, including childhood and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relational and interpersonal issues, and adjustment and transition concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where we examine, identify, and understand how previous significant events and factors have contributed to present-day concerns and obstacles. I establish a warm, trusting, and validating relationship. From there, we develop insight into your problems, identify more adaptive ways to manage and tolerate distress and create a therapeutic experience tailored to your unique and specific needs.
I help adults with trauma-related symptoms, including childhood and complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relational and interpersonal issues, and adjustment and transition concerns. I view therapy as a collaborative effort where we examine, identify, and understand how previous significant events and factors have contributed to present-day concerns and obstacles. I establish a warm, trusting, and validating relationship. From there, we develop insight into your problems, identify more adaptive ways to manage and tolerate distress and create a therapeutic experience tailored to your unique and specific needs.
Tanisha Bradford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA, TX, WA, CO, OR and VA. My experience includes working with adults and seniors. I am passionate about emotional well-being.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in CA, TX, WA, CO, OR and VA. My experience includes working with adults and seniors. I am passionate about emotional well-being.
Dr. Aprill Baker-Griffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066 (Online Only)
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, personal/professional identity issues or anything that creates a barrier to living the life you desire, I can help. I work with women and men who are looking to engage in a safe and honest therapeutic relationship, in which you can explore those parts of yourself that are too vulnerable to share with the rest of the world. I believe the answers we all seek about life, love and purpose are buried within ourselves, waiting for us to find the courage to unveil and live them.
If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, personal/professional identity issues or anything that creates a barrier to living the life you desire, I can help. I work with women and men who are looking to engage in a safe and honest therapeutic relationship, in which you can explore those parts of yourself that are too vulnerable to share with the rest of the world. I believe the answers we all seek about life, love and purpose are buried within ourselves, waiting for us to find the courage to unveil and live them.
Jonathan Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
My therapy style is mainly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Culturally sensitive approaches to provide space for change in the client. I have also trained in trauma-informed care and more interpersonal approaches such as Gestalt and Psychodynamic. I love seeing the change in the client. Once change happens, it is like a whirlwind. That drives me to continue to do this work. I am honest and direct, I like for my clients to feel confident enough to challenge me if necessary. Goal setting is a collaborative approach between me and the client. We determine the goal and how to approach said goal.
Christina Lucey-Ventura
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, non-judgmental, client-centered therapist who works with individuals of all ages, couples and families. My hope is to create a space for you to feel truly safe and supported while having your multilayered experiences honored, validated, and understood. My approach to therapy is multi-disciplinary, combining psychodynamic techniques, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Currently accepting new clients! I am a warm, non-judgmental, client-centered therapist who works with individuals of all ages, couples and families. My hope is to create a space for you to feel truly safe and supported while having your multilayered experiences honored, validated, and understood. My approach to therapy is multi-disciplinary, combining psychodynamic techniques, attachment-based, and trauma-informed therapy. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Rebecca Hirsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90029
I know taking the first step can be challenging, and as your therapist I will always seek to support you. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma and intergenerational trauma, life transitions and stressors, grief and loss, identity and self esteem issues, parenting, and beyond. I approach therapy through a social justice lens, which has always been central to who I am.
I know taking the first step can be challenging, and as your therapist I will always seek to support you. I specialize in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma and intergenerational trauma, life transitions and stressors, grief and loss, identity and self esteem issues, parenting, and beyond. I approach therapy through a social justice lens, which has always been central to who I am.
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Hi, my name is Kierra! I am a California licensed educational psychologist and founder of Sunset Educational Psychology. I strive to help my clients access learning to the best of their ability, whether that’s learning in school or on the job. I serve children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing various challenges along their educational or vocational paths. Some areas that I support include anxiety impacting learning, social challenges, LGBTQIA+ support, school avoidance, school transitions, homework refusal, and executive functioning. I have years of experience working with clients who have special needs.
Hi, my name is Kierra! I am a California licensed educational psychologist and founder of Sunset Educational Psychology. I strive to help my clients access learning to the best of their ability, whether that’s learning in school or on the job. I serve children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing various challenges along their educational or vocational paths. Some areas that I support include anxiety impacting learning, social challenges, LGBTQIA+ support, school avoidance, school transitions, homework refusal, and executive functioning. I have years of experience working with clients who have special needs.
Kevin M Yoshida
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90064 (Online Only)
When you get to a point in life where you feel stuck whether it is a relationship, work, or overwhelm in multiple domains of life, therapy can make a crucial difference in helping you move forward. When avoidance, white-knuckling, deep introspection on your own or other strategies you have tried do not provide the result you want, try therapy. If you are seeking some relief from painful feelings, or looking for help to change unhelpful or unwanted patterns in your life, or want a greater sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment, I commend you for taking the step of seeking support. Contact me for a free 15-minute call.
When you get to a point in life where you feel stuck whether it is a relationship, work, or overwhelm in multiple domains of life, therapy can make a crucial difference in helping you move forward. When avoidance, white-knuckling, deep introspection on your own or other strategies you have tried do not provide the result you want, try therapy. If you are seeking some relief from painful feelings, or looking for help to change unhelpful or unwanted patterns in your life, or want a greater sense of meaningfulness and fulfillment, I commend you for taking the step of seeking support. Contact me for a free 15-minute call.
Lisa S. Powell
Psychologist, PhD, CGP, EMDRIA, Cert
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90004
General practice, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR; as well as addiction and families dealing with addictive disorders.
General practice, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, EMDR; as well as addiction and families dealing with addictive disorders.
Alberto Campos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Alberto Campos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping individuals live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to a life-long journey of informing communities about mental health and creating a safe space for healing to transpire. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their challenges/barriers, and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives.
Hello, my name is Alberto Campos. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping individuals live healthy, safe, and fulfilling lives. I am dedicated to a life-long journey of informing communities about mental health and creating a safe space for healing to transpire. My focus is on helping clients gain insight and awareness into themselves, their challenges/barriers, and relationships, so they can become active agents of change in their lives.
Joshua Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045 (Online Only)
I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist who values the relationship between culture and mental health. After earning my master’s degree from University of Southern California, I served the LA community as a mental health clinician working with very diverse populations. I have since expanded to see patients online throughout California, helping to make mental health care more accessible to all. I primarily work with adults of all ages yet have substantial experience working with youth and adolescence. I have extensive experience working with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, thought obsessions and behavioral compulsions.
Julia Curran
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, MFA, ASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Welcome! My approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on insight, empowerment, and making meaningful changes in life. I offer support around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, life transitions, traumatic experiences, creative blocks, burnout, improving relationships, and contemporary existential crises. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives in therapy. Because of my background as an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives, and helping people tap into their innate creativity. I am bilingual in English and French and offer sessions in both languages.
Welcome! My approach to therapy is collaborative and focuses on insight, empowerment, and making meaningful changes in life. I offer support around anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness, life transitions, traumatic experiences, creative blocks, burnout, improving relationships, and contemporary existential crises. I am particularly interested in mindfulness, attachment, and neurobiological perspectives in therapy. Because of my background as an artist, I enjoy working with other creatives, and helping people tap into their innate creativity. I am bilingual in English and French and offer sessions in both languages.
Sydelcis Mendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
Sydelcis Mendez (Syd) is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in crisis, trauma, anxiety, and stress management as it relates to individuals, couples, and families during life transitions. Raised in the Bronx by her Dominican family, she witnessed the gaps in resources and opportunities for individuals of different backgrounds.
Sydelcis Mendez (Syd) is a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in crisis, trauma, anxiety, and stress management as it relates to individuals, couples, and families during life transitions. Raised in the Bronx by her Dominican family, she witnessed the gaps in resources and opportunities for individuals of different backgrounds.
Jessica Oye-Trautloff
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Online Only)
My therapy style is both integrative and collaborative. I am passionate about working with individuals who are looking for both solutions and insight into their conflicts and struggles to help them achieve understanding and balance in their lives. I utilize psychoanalytic foundations of treatment with combined interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help assist patients in understanding the patterns and conflicts that keep them from living a more balanced life.
My therapy style is both integrative and collaborative. I am passionate about working with individuals who are looking for both solutions and insight into their conflicts and struggles to help them achieve understanding and balance in their lives. I utilize psychoanalytic foundations of treatment with combined interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help assist patients in understanding the patterns and conflicts that keep them from living a more balanced life.
Elizabeth Razzano
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90041
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I have treated a variety of disorders and issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship problems, career transitions, low self-esteem, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, and grief.
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I have treated a variety of disorders and issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship problems, career transitions, low self-esteem, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, and grief.
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How does your Therapist compare?
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
11 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.