Therapists in 90004
My goal is to build a collaborative, therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals and to live with greater happiness, fulfillment, and peace. I believe that you are the expert in your life- what I can offer is nonjudgmental presence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to create a safe place and accompany you in exploring difficult emotions, past traumas, stressors - whatever is coming up for you (or at you!). You can bring it here. I look forward to joining you.
My goal is to build a collaborative, therapeutic relationship to help you achieve your goals and to live with greater happiness, fulfillment, and peace. I believe that you are the expert in your life- what I can offer is nonjudgmental presence, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to create a safe place and accompany you in exploring difficult emotions, past traumas, stressors - whatever is coming up for you (or at you!). You can bring it here. I look forward to joining you.
If you locate yourself within polyamorous, kinky, queer/trans, or anti-capitalist orientations, then you already know the ways normativity disciplines bodies, desires, and relationality. The costs of stepping outside dominant scripts are often high, especially when your modes of embodiment or intimacy are cast as deviant or disordered. At The Normative Exit Clinic, we recognize that “health” is not synonymous with “normal,” and that freedom is rarely granted—it must be authored.
Living at the edges of what’s socially sanctioned isn’t a pathology; it’s often a deeply conscious and courageous stance.
If you locate yourself within polyamorous, kinky, queer/trans, or anti-capitalist orientations, then you already know the ways normativity disciplines bodies, desires, and relationality. The costs of stepping outside dominant scripts are often high, especially when your modes of embodiment or intimacy are cast as deviant or disordered. At The Normative Exit Clinic, we recognize that “health” is not synonymous with “normal,” and that freedom is rarely granted—it must be authored.
Living at the edges of what’s socially sanctioned isn’t a pathology; it’s often a deeply conscious and courageous stance.
Stacey L. Widger
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, JD, MA, AMFT
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a former attorney, I deeply understand the desire to obtain both a meaningful career and a satisfying personal life. Achieving a balanced life is a journey that I can support you on. In addition to assisting with life transitions, I help clients cope with anxiety, setting boundaries, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, and grief. With my child clients, I use a holistic approach to cultivate healing and growth.
As a former attorney, I deeply understand the desire to obtain both a meaningful career and a satisfying personal life. Achieving a balanced life is a journey that I can support you on. In addition to assisting with life transitions, I help clients cope with anxiety, setting boundaries, relationship difficulties, depression, trauma, and grief. With my child clients, I use a holistic approach to cultivate healing and growth.
When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in a meaningful, authentic way can feel almost impossible. Different personas that we adopt for certain situations feel exhausting over time. Soul enrichment becomes the hero's call. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional pain that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, understanding and genuine compassion for your struggle, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful life.
When you're depressed, anxious or struggling in a difficult relationship being able to move through the world in a meaningful, authentic way can feel almost impossible. Different personas that we adopt for certain situations feel exhausting over time. Soul enrichment becomes the hero's call. I offer a safe environment to allow you to express yourself without judgment. I will help you with the emotional pain that many family members and friends are unable to do. Through empathy, understanding and genuine compassion for your struggle, I will work with you as you fulfill that need for a better, happier, more meaningful 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.
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.
I work from the belief that exploring the taken-for-granted and making space for complexity can open up the imaginative possibilities for living. In therapy, there is no single or fixed idea of who you should be or how your story should unfold. Through speaking (even things that have never before found words), you can develop a richer understanding of your life, leading to choices that support more satisfying ways of being, evolving, and flourishing.
I work from the belief that exploring the taken-for-granted and making space for complexity can open up the imaginative possibilities for living. In therapy, there is no single or fixed idea of who you should be or how your story should unfold. Through speaking (even things that have never before found words), you can develop a richer understanding of your life, leading to choices that support more satisfying ways of being, evolving, and flourishing.
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
In her private practice, Kathleen provides the wisdom and support that comes from years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with anxiety and depression. Earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles. She is a trained Marriage and Family Therapist, EMDR Therapist. She served as Program Director and Therapist at Ridgeview Ranch Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers where she facilitated Meditation, Grief & Loss, Relapse Prevention, and Advanced Process Therapy groups.
Judy Wahl Talley LMFT 109568. My approach is mindfulness-based and trauma-informed. I work primarily with individuals and couples, ages teens to seniors. My clients have commonly experienced traumas of different sorts, either in childhood or adulthood. Clients can be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, worthlessness, hopelessness, ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, conflict in relationships, sleep disturbances, or struggling with addictions. Many feel alienated from this society and even their own families. I utilize therapies known to help heal these struggles.
Judy Wahl Talley LMFT 109568. My approach is mindfulness-based and trauma-informed. I work primarily with individuals and couples, ages teens to seniors. My clients have commonly experienced traumas of different sorts, either in childhood or adulthood. Clients can be experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, worthlessness, hopelessness, ADHD, dissociation, PTSD, conflict in relationships, sleep disturbances, or struggling with addictions. Many feel alienated from this society and even their own families. I utilize therapies known to help heal these struggles.
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
As a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I offer individual, couples, and family therapy to support the treatment of relational issues, emotional pain, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I believe that person-centered care in a thoughtful, safe, and supportive environment is key to helping clients find more effective ways to confront and explore issues that are negatively impacting their lives. My aim is to help you better understand who you are, resolve inner and interpersonal conflicts, and live authentically in the world.
Speak your heart, live your truth! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down?
It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change.
Speak your heart, live your truth! Are you feeling overwhelmed with the direction of your life? Is your job not emotionally or financially satisfying? Do you find yourself having difficult, short-lived relationships, or worse - none at all? Is depression and/or anxiety wearing you down?
It is my experience that our difficulties and problems are primarily determined by reactions to how we think and feel. I can help you understand how your thoughts and feelings prevent you from getting what you want, and then help you find ways of creating more success in the areas you desire to change.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. So why therapy now? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Problems only survive when they are supported by particular beliefs and principles. This can feel like a relentless need to escape a moment that never ends. Exploring the details and effects of these obstacles will help lead to different outcomes not yet discovered.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. So why therapy now? What are your hopes and dreams for the future? Problems only survive when they are supported by particular beliefs and principles. This can feel like a relentless need to escape a moment that never ends. Exploring the details and effects of these obstacles will help lead to different outcomes not yet discovered.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even fearful with uncertainty? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues in the wake of political unrest? You are not alone, and I am here to help. I specialize in working with artists and creative professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who identify as part of the BIPOC community. If you are someone who feels weighed down by societal pressures, anxious about current events, or frustrated with your personal relationships, therapy can offer you a space to find support, clarity, and ways to make meaningful and sustainable changes.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even fearful with uncertainty? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues in the wake of political unrest? You are not alone, and I am here to help. I specialize in working with artists and creative professionals, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those who identify as part of the BIPOC community. If you are someone who feels weighed down by societal pressures, anxious about current events, or frustrated with your personal relationships, therapy can offer you a space to find support, clarity, and ways to make meaningful and sustainable changes.
I'm a queer couples therapist. My people are the deep thinkers and deep feelers — those who appreciate a gentle if persistent guide for their own thoughtful self-reflection and ethical action. Let's create new possibilities for your relationship.
I'm a queer couples therapist. My people are the deep thinkers and deep feelers — those who appreciate a gentle if persistent guide for their own thoughtful self-reflection and ethical action. Let's create new possibilities for your relationship.
You might be carrying the weight of old wounds—trauma, shame, anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe parts of you long for connection and growth, while others keep you guarded or overwhelmed. In therapy, we’ll work with those internal tensions, not against them. I offer a compassionate, LGBTQ+ affirming space where we can explore your inner world, build emotional safety, and help you reconnect with your sense of clarity, resilience, and wholeness.
You might be carrying the weight of old wounds—trauma, shame, anxiety, or feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to change. Maybe parts of you long for connection and growth, while others keep you guarded or overwhelmed. In therapy, we’ll work with those internal tensions, not against them. I offer a compassionate, LGBTQ+ affirming space where we can explore your inner world, build emotional safety, and help you reconnect with your sense of clarity, resilience, and wholeness.
People learn ways to survive trauma that may become unhelpful to them after the trauma ends. But it can be so hard to identify what those things learned are, let alone know how to change them. And some things we learned to do to survive trauma are at the body level – our body changes when needing to survive, causing our body and emotions to respond as if it is always in survival. In the service of survival, both single incident trauma and prolonged childhood trauma can alter emotions, self-worth, behaviors, functioning, relationships, education, and work. Goals, dreams, spiritual direction, and life paths may be disrupted.
People learn ways to survive trauma that may become unhelpful to them after the trauma ends. But it can be so hard to identify what those things learned are, let alone know how to change them. And some things we learned to do to survive trauma are at the body level – our body changes when needing to survive, causing our body and emotions to respond as if it is always in survival. In the service of survival, both single incident trauma and prolonged childhood trauma can alter emotions, self-worth, behaviors, functioning, relationships, education, and work. Goals, dreams, spiritual direction, and life paths may be disrupted.
Do you ever struggle to put your feelings into words—either because they’re hard to understand or because they feel too overwhelming to express? Maybe you find yourself acting in ways that don’t reflect who you really are, or wondering why you lack the motivation to do the things you genuinely want to do. At times, our emotions can be confusing, intense, and difficult to manage—all while leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
Do you ever struggle to put your feelings into words—either because they’re hard to understand or because they feel too overwhelming to express? Maybe you find yourself acting in ways that don’t reflect who you really are, or wondering why you lack the motivation to do the things you genuinely want to do. At times, our emotions can be confusing, intense, and difficult to manage—all while leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others.
I work with a diverse population with varying goals. For some it is to work through their anxiety and depression, and for others it is to work through their current struggles with relationships, parenting, career or loss of a loved one. I help clients understand how they want to live, and to explore, meet and overcome their challenges. My relationship with each client is unique and an important part of therapy. I incorporate different types of treatment and work from an inclusive perspective of each client's own experience. I meet with clients in my office, offer walking sessions in the park and sessions via Zoom.
I work with a diverse population with varying goals. For some it is to work through their anxiety and depression, and for others it is to work through their current struggles with relationships, parenting, career or loss of a loved one. I help clients understand how they want to live, and to explore, meet and overcome their challenges. My relationship with each client is unique and an important part of therapy. I incorporate different types of treatment and work from an inclusive perspective of each client's own experience. I meet with clients in my office, offer walking sessions in the park and sessions via Zoom.
I am interested in learning what you would like to see happening differently in your life. I believe you have the potential to live your preferred experiences, and I feel passionate about uncovering new ways of relating to problems that at times gain control. Our collaboration will allow you to discover freedom from the problem story, and provide a safe foundation to build an existence that is in line with your own unique values and preferences. I am committed to joining you in challenging unhelpful beliefs placed upon you by societies' expectations, thereby creating your own distinct voice and direction.
I am interested in learning what you would like to see happening differently in your life. I believe you have the potential to live your preferred experiences, and I feel passionate about uncovering new ways of relating to problems that at times gain control. Our collaboration will allow you to discover freedom from the problem story, and provide a safe foundation to build an existence that is in line with your own unique values and preferences. I am committed to joining you in challenging unhelpful beliefs placed upon you by societies' expectations, thereby creating your own distinct voice and direction.
As Clinical Director of a specialized anxiety institute in Los Angeles that served individuals from all over the world, I have worked for years to improve the lives of those affected by various manifestations of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Today, I individually tailor the most innovative, research-validated treatments for anxiety in my private practice in Los Angeles, CA.
As Clinical Director of a specialized anxiety institute in Los Angeles that served individuals from all over the world, I have worked for years to improve the lives of those affected by various manifestations of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Today, I individually tailor the most innovative, research-validated treatments for anxiety in my private practice in Los Angeles, CA.
I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. I've found that psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers the most profound and lasting path to healing and change. In psychoanalysis, we together tune our ears to listen intently to the unconscious. Why do that? Because inside the unconscious lie the patterns, emotions, and fragments of the undigested past that inhibit you in your love and work. Once we begin to know them and feel them, we can begin to transform them.
I have 10+ years of experience working with individuals and couples. I've found that psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers the most profound and lasting path to healing and change. In psychoanalysis, we together tune our ears to listen intently to the unconscious. Why do that? Because inside the unconscious lie the patterns, emotions, and fragments of the undigested past that inhibit you in your love and work. Once we begin to know them and feel them, we can begin to transform them.
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Number of Therapists in 90004
400+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 90004 who prioritize treating:
| 96% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 80% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Grief |
| 69% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 77% | Aetna |
| 64% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 62% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 90004 see their clients
| 59% | In Person and Online | |
| 41% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 74% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |
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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.