Therapists in 90017
Do you long for a space to break free from emotional burdens, rebuild self-awareness, and rediscover the joy and spirit within you? Life often presents challenges that weigh us down, leaving us feeling lost and disconnected from our true selves. These struggles may come in many forms – from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and personal crises. During these times, we may feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward.
Do you long for a space to break free from emotional burdens, rebuild self-awareness, and rediscover the joy and spirit within you? Life often presents challenges that weigh us down, leaving us feeling lost and disconnected from our true selves. These struggles may come in many forms – from anxiety and depression to relationship issues and personal crises. During these times, we may feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward.
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
The relationship you build will shape the life you live. Whether you are preparing for marriage, navigating challenges in an established partnership, or adjusting to pregnancy or early parenthood, these moments carry lasting impact. Many thoughtful, accomplished couples seek support not because something is “wrong,” but because they want clarity, alignment, and a strong foundation for the future they are building. At the Center for Healthy Marriage, we help couples slow down, gain perspective, and address what truly matters during pivotal seasons of life.
Each of us takes a unique journey through the world, and often that path takes us in directions that can be incredibly painful. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate our way to a life that feels healthy and whole. We get the opportunity in therapy to process past and present traumas that may be holding us back. I consider myself trauma focused and I have seen that it is possible to heal the effects of trauma in both my life and the lives of my clients. I feel honored to support you in working towards the healing you hope for.
Each of us takes a unique journey through the world, and often that path takes us in directions that can be incredibly painful. Sometimes, it can be overwhelming trying to navigate our way to a life that feels healthy and whole. We get the opportunity in therapy to process past and present traumas that may be holding us back. I consider myself trauma focused and I have seen that it is possible to heal the effects of trauma in both my life and the lives of my clients. I feel honored to support you in working towards the healing you hope for.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 20 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we all have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we realize. Whether you’re contending with emotional challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 20 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we all have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we realize. Whether you’re contending with emotional challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
When life feels heavy or uncertain, we can lose our sense of direction and feel disconnected from ourselves and our internal light. We might find ourselves moving through the motions, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if things will ever feel lighter again. Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. It can help you make sense of what you’ve been carrying. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered around you. I work with teens and adults to help navigate trauma, relationship struggles, stress, and life transitions.
When life feels heavy or uncertain, we can lose our sense of direction and feel disconnected from ourselves and our internal light. We might find ourselves moving through the motions, feeling overwhelmed and wondering if things will ever feel lighter again. Therapy is a space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. It can help you make sense of what you’ve been carrying. My approach is warm, collaborative, and centered around you. I work with teens and adults to help navigate trauma, relationship struggles, stress, and life transitions.
Providing telehealth therapy for adults and young adults across California, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating major life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable professionals, and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, uncertainty, or difficult decisions. Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
Providing telehealth therapy for adults and young adults across California, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating major life transitions. Many of my clients are thoughtful, capable professionals, and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, uncertainty, or difficult decisions. Therapy offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater confidence and direction.
I work with creative, compassionate adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—especially those who appear successful on the outside but feel disconnected or dissatisfied on the inside. If you’re looking for therapy that feels grounded, supportive, and affirming, we may be a good fit.
Together, we'll create a safer space to explore self-esteem, worthiness, and the patterns that keep you from feeling more ease in your life and relationships. I especially enjoy working with high achievers and women navigating pressure, perfectionism, or identity stress in historically male-dominated industries.
I work with creative, compassionate adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, or relationship stress—especially those who appear successful on the outside but feel disconnected or dissatisfied on the inside. If you’re looking for therapy that feels grounded, supportive, and affirming, we may be a good fit.
Together, we'll create a safer space to explore self-esteem, worthiness, and the patterns that keep you from feeling more ease in your life and relationships. I especially enjoy working with high achievers and women navigating pressure, perfectionism, or identity stress in historically male-dominated industries.
I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals and families to explore life’s challenges, heal from trauma, and build on their strengths. My passion is helping people feel seen, empowered, and confident in their ability to grow.
I provide a safe, supportive space for individuals and families to explore life’s challenges, heal from trauma, and build on their strengths. My passion is helping people feel seen, empowered, and confident in their ability to grow.
I create a safe space for patients to become curious about their thoughts and feelings to help find relief from any kind of psychological distress. I believe that as we develop clarity about our internal experiences, a newfound awareness emerges, which allows us to let go of negative patterns and to live life more fully. My approach is exploratory, collaborative, playful and pragmatic. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance; I treat each patient with respect, compassion, and genuineness,
I create a safe space for patients to become curious about their thoughts and feelings to help find relief from any kind of psychological distress. I believe that as we develop clarity about our internal experiences, a newfound awareness emerges, which allows us to let go of negative patterns and to live life more fully. My approach is exploratory, collaborative, playful and pragmatic. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is of utmost importance; I treat each patient with respect, compassion, and genuineness,
My name is H. Josephine Gildersleeve, and I am licensed in California as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I am a trauma-informed psychodynamic therapist, and approach life and meaning-making from a relational mindset. I specialize in creating a supportive and exploratory space for individuals seeking to understand the underlying dynamics of their thoughts and emotions. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and personal growth, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate challenges related to relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
My name is H. Josephine Gildersleeve, and I am licensed in California as a Professional Clinical Counselor. I am a trauma-informed psychodynamic therapist, and approach life and meaning-making from a relational mindset. I specialize in creating a supportive and exploratory space for individuals seeking to understand the underlying dynamics of their thoughts and emotions. With a focus on fostering self-awareness and personal growth, I am dedicated to helping clients navigate challenges related to relationships, trauma, and life transitions.
I can help you improve your life by coaching you in implementing evidence-based coping techniques. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness and insight into the negative thought and behavior patterns that contribute to your distress. Taking into account your cultural background, life experiences, and personality, I will tailor treatment to your unique needs. I'm empathetic and easygoing, but will also challenge you to take a critical look at unhelpful patterns and work through the discomfort that may cause. I draw from personal experiences and use humor when appropriate to make therapy an enjoyable experience.
I can help you improve your life by coaching you in implementing evidence-based coping techniques. My ultimate goal is to help you gain awareness and insight into the negative thought and behavior patterns that contribute to your distress. Taking into account your cultural background, life experiences, and personality, I will tailor treatment to your unique needs. I'm empathetic and easygoing, but will also challenge you to take a critical look at unhelpful patterns and work through the discomfort that may cause. I draw from personal experiences and use humor when appropriate to make therapy an enjoyable experience.
I provide bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy for infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–5) and their caregivers in California. I specialize in early childhood development, attachment, emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and parenting support. I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, uncertain about how to respond to their child’s needs, or want to strengthen connection and understanding during the early years. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, supporting healthy emotional development and family relationships.
I provide bilingual (English/Spanish) therapy for infants, toddlers, and young children (ages 0–5) and their caregivers in California. I specialize in early childhood development, attachment, emotional regulation, behavior concerns, and parenting support. I work with parents who feel overwhelmed, uncertain about how to respond to their child’s needs, or want to strengthen connection and understanding during the early years. My approach is warm, collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based, supporting healthy emotional development and family relationships.
Whatever has brought you here, your interest in therapy is courageous. I see therapy as a sacred space where your experiences and feelings are witnessed with care. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and parts work models of therapy to support each person’s unique needs.
Whatever has brought you here, your interest in therapy is courageous. I see therapy as a sacred space where your experiences and feelings are witnessed with care. I offer individual psychotherapy to adults utilizing an integrative approach pulling from mindfulness, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and parts work models of therapy to support each person’s unique needs.
Struggling w/ anxiety, depression, new relationships or are easily triggered by unresolved trauma that affects your ability to show up at work, amongst friends/family? Or every time you try to make a change in your life, you spiral bad? Feel at a loss for how to break an endless cycle of waiting for the weekend, exhausted, and easily frustrated with just about everything distracting you or making you want to hide under the covers? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed about overcoming their past and finding balance in their life - a real and authentic place where career, life, and relationships are "good" ... for once.
Struggling w/ anxiety, depression, new relationships or are easily triggered by unresolved trauma that affects your ability to show up at work, amongst friends/family? Or every time you try to make a change in your life, you spiral bad? Feel at a loss for how to break an endless cycle of waiting for the weekend, exhausted, and easily frustrated with just about everything distracting you or making you want to hide under the covers? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed about overcoming their past and finding balance in their life - a real and authentic place where career, life, and relationships are "good" ... for once.
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
You are successful in your career, but a feeling of unease, anxiety, or emotional numbness seems to always be with you. The stress of your work has gotten to be too much, and maybe your physical health, and well as your happiness, has begun to suffer. You desire a meaningful relationship, but your reluctance to vulnerability, likely a result of past traumas, is getting in the way. You find yourself often plagued with a sense of emptiness, or lack of purpose in your life, despite your financial and professional success. You hold yourself to a high standard, but your harsh inner critic has left you feeling like you aren’t good enough.
Hello, please call me Saeromi or Dr. Kim, up to you. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about guiding people in their efforts to increase emotional and cognitive growth, create meaningful relationships, and cultivate balance and peace of mind. I am guided by the particular needs and personality of each client, as it is my strong belief that one size does not fit all. Across all modalities, a strong therapeutic relationship is vital, as well as the expansion of psychological flexibility.
Hello, please call me Saeromi or Dr. Kim, up to you. I am a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. I am passionate about guiding people in their efforts to increase emotional and cognitive growth, create meaningful relationships, and cultivate balance and peace of mind. I am guided by the particular needs and personality of each client, as it is my strong belief that one size does not fit all. Across all modalities, a strong therapeutic relationship is vital, as well as the expansion of psychological flexibility.
WINNER of The Best Weight Loss Service 2025! I specialize in working with individuals struggling with weight loss and weight management. I provide an alternative strategy to weight loss based on cognitive therapy that allows people to change their life and their relationship with food, instead of just dieting. We will work from where you are and on whatever you need to focus on to make long-term change. Nothing one-size-fits-all. Learn more at MeOnlyBetter.
WINNER of The Best Weight Loss Service 2025! I specialize in working with individuals struggling with weight loss and weight management. I provide an alternative strategy to weight loss based on cognitive therapy that allows people to change their life and their relationship with food, instead of just dieting. We will work from where you are and on whatever you need to focus on to make long-term change. Nothing one-size-fits-all. Learn more at MeOnlyBetter.
Raymond Aguilar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, ASW, MSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As an associate mental health professional with a specialization in adult mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. My approach centers on empowering clients to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and create meaningful change, especially for those facing the complex challenges of addiction.
As an associate mental health professional with a specialization in adult mental health, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals through their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. My approach centers on empowering clients to regain control over their lives, build resilience, and create meaningful change, especially for those facing the complex challenges of addiction.
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past? Are you having a hard time completing daily tasks without feeling irritated or sad? Is it difficult to motivate yourself to do things you enjoy? Is it easier to be alone than be with the people you love? Do you freeze when feeling overwhelmed? Whether you have been experiencing these feelings more recently or for a long period of time, it can be so hard to know what to do or where to go. That is where I can help you.
Have you ever been overwhelmed by the thoughts and feelings of the past? Are you having a hard time completing daily tasks without feeling irritated or sad? Is it difficult to motivate yourself to do things you enjoy? Is it easier to be alone than be with the people you love? Do you freeze when feeling overwhelmed? Whether you have been experiencing these feelings more recently or for a long period of time, it can be so hard to know what to do or where to go. That is where I can help you.
You may appear capable, grounded, or "put together" on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you're holding a lot: past wounds, unspoken needs, or the pressure to keep functioning. Yet you feel unsure on how to slow down or truly tend to yourself. Therapy can be a space to pause and gently reconnect with the parts of you that have been quietly longing for relief or understanding. My trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach integrates emotionally focused, internal family systems, somatic, and EMDR therapy to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing.
You may appear capable, grounded, or "put together" on the outside, while inside you feel anxious, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you're holding a lot: past wounds, unspoken needs, or the pressure to keep functioning. Yet you feel unsure on how to slow down or truly tend to yourself. Therapy can be a space to pause and gently reconnect with the parts of you that have been quietly longing for relief or understanding. My trauma-informed, culturally sensitive approach integrates emotionally focused, internal family systems, somatic, and EMDR therapy to support nervous system regulation and deeper healing.
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Number of Therapists in 90017
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in 90017 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 94% | Social Anxiety |
| 94% | Health Anxiety |
| 94% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 78% | Relationship Issues |
| 76% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 92% | Aetna |
| 69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 90017 see their clients
| 59% | Online Only | |
| 41% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 72% | Female | |
| 26% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |