Therapists in 90045

Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

Psychological Evaluations for Court - Dr. Dean
Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Los Angeles, CA 90045
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct legal / forensic / psychological evaluations for court and provide expert witness testimony. I also do ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic evaluations, risk assessment (violence/sexual), drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness-for-duty evaluations, immigration evaluations, pre-adoption evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.

Welcome. I am a passionate therapist with a sense of humor. I believe that even the saddest days warrant a laugh or a laugh with a few tears. Whether therapy is an old friend or a new journey, I will create a safe place for you to work on those issues that you have attempted to move past on your own. Whether you desire change...clarity...or growth? You have made the first step toward change just by searching for a therapist. If you are ready to begin the work, I am committed to helping you reach your goals.
Welcome. I am a passionate therapist with a sense of humor. I believe that even the saddest days warrant a laugh or a laugh with a few tears. Whether therapy is an old friend or a new journey, I will create a safe place for you to work on those issues that you have attempted to move past on your own. Whether you desire change...clarity...or growth? You have made the first step toward change just by searching for a therapist. If you are ready to begin the work, I am committed to helping you reach your goals.

As an experienced Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am here to provide a safe place for you to process your healing. In person or by VIDEO or phone; individuals or couples. Experiencing relationship conflict; grief from a loss through death, divorce, health issues; depression and anxiety or just managing stress. With the tools to build emotional and spiritual health while improving your communication and coping skills; a better life is possible.
As an experienced Christian Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I am here to provide a safe place for you to process your healing. In person or by VIDEO or phone; individuals or couples. Experiencing relationship conflict; grief from a loss through death, divorce, health issues; depression and anxiety or just managing stress. With the tools to build emotional and spiritual health while improving your communication and coping skills; a better life is possible.

I will teach you to use practices that have been scientifically shown to be effective in helping you to feel better and go on toward a brighter future. You are the most important part of your treatment. In sessions, I prioritize the development of a connection that feels comfortable and safe for you. Because each person is unique, together we will find a way to customize the various evidence-based treatment tools so that they work in a way that affirms who you are.
I will teach you to use practices that have been scientifically shown to be effective in helping you to feel better and go on toward a brighter future. You are the most important part of your treatment. In sessions, I prioritize the development of a connection that feels comfortable and safe for you. Because each person is unique, together we will find a way to customize the various evidence-based treatment tools so that they work in a way that affirms who you are.

As a Black woman who is often seen as "having it all together," it may be challenging to admit that you are having a difficult time. You may automatically say that you are "good" or "well" when people ask how you are doing but know deep down that this is a mask of how you are really feeling. Recognizing and admitting to yourself about the mask is the first courageous step to getting support. Even though many of us have been told to not let our guard down by showing others that we do not have it all together or that only "crazy" people who do not look like us go for therapy (not true!), you know what you need for yourself.
As a Black woman who is often seen as "having it all together," it may be challenging to admit that you are having a difficult time. You may automatically say that you are "good" or "well" when people ask how you are doing but know deep down that this is a mask of how you are really feeling. Recognizing and admitting to yourself about the mask is the first courageous step to getting support. Even though many of us have been told to not let our guard down by showing others that we do not have it all together or that only "crazy" people who do not look like us go for therapy (not true!), you know what you need for yourself.

I view the therapeutic process as a journey I travel with each of my clients. I aim to provide an open and nonjudgmental environment, which helps facilitate the development of insight into oneself and experiences with others. By providing a sense of acceptance and understanding, I aid each client in realizing their inner strength to enact the change desired in their lives.
I view the therapeutic process as a journey I travel with each of my clients. I aim to provide an open and nonjudgmental environment, which helps facilitate the development of insight into oneself and experiences with others. By providing a sense of acceptance and understanding, I aid each client in realizing their inner strength to enact the change desired in their lives.

I know how difficult it can be to find the right fit, well let me help take out some of the guesswork. I am sure you're wondering "what should I expect in our first meeting?" - It's your time, so I want to learn what led you to seek out treatment today? Before the end of the session, I will be listening to you identify what success looks like for you? Now, anything worth having typically takes a process- well this is no different. But let's work together to make the process much more enjoyable! You're worth the effort!
I know how difficult it can be to find the right fit, well let me help take out some of the guesswork. I am sure you're wondering "what should I expect in our first meeting?" - It's your time, so I want to learn what led you to seek out treatment today? Before the end of the session, I will be listening to you identify what success looks like for you? Now, anything worth having typically takes a process- well this is no different. But let's work together to make the process much more enjoyable! You're worth the effort!

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master's in 2017 and have been practicing in the mental health fields since.
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master's in 2017 and have been practicing in the mental health fields since.

I graduated from Loyola Marymount University and have 12 years of experience.
I specialize in (OCD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Trauma. Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Let's work as a team to help you meet your goals. I provide telehealth services via phone and via video. I have experience working with athletes, University students, and professionals. Providing effective and quality therapy for my clients. I am licensed in California, Washington, Florida, and Oregon.
I graduated from Loyola Marymount University and have 12 years of experience.
I specialize in (OCD) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety, and Trauma. Certified in Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Let's work as a team to help you meet your goals. I provide telehealth services via phone and via video. I have experience working with athletes, University students, and professionals. Providing effective and quality therapy for my clients. I am licensed in California, Washington, Florida, and Oregon.

Hello! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I can guide you to manage anxiety and depression.
Hello! Do you feel pulled in a million directions, unable to fit it all in? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I can guide you to manage anxiety and depression.

Do you struggle with managing your emotions and mood? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you struggle to fit into social settings? Do intrusive thoughts cause a daily impairment in your life? Are you unhappy with a relationship or grieving a loss? Do you find yourself feeling in a down or low mood? Does anxiety appear to rule your life? I would like to support you in finding a balanced life. I am confident that you can and will get to a better place.
Do you struggle with managing your emotions and mood? Have you experienced a traumatic event? Do you struggle to fit into social settings? Do intrusive thoughts cause a daily impairment in your life? Are you unhappy with a relationship or grieving a loss? Do you find yourself feeling in a down or low mood? Does anxiety appear to rule your life? I would like to support you in finding a balanced life. I am confident that you can and will get to a better place.

I am a therapist specializing in trauma and helping clients develop corrective emotional relationships and healthy attachments. I apply innovative techniques such as EMDR and somatic awareness for trauma, depression and anxiety. I draw from many treatments and I employ a diverse body of proven interventions to achieve treatment goals. At Pacifica Graduate Institute, I gained a creative depth psychology base while studying many cutting-edge modalities. By using dream work, psychodrama, sand tray, and sensorimotor therapies, I have enriched my practice beyond talk therapy as alternative methods to reach the unconscious.
I am a therapist specializing in trauma and helping clients develop corrective emotional relationships and healthy attachments. I apply innovative techniques such as EMDR and somatic awareness for trauma, depression and anxiety. I draw from many treatments and I employ a diverse body of proven interventions to achieve treatment goals. At Pacifica Graduate Institute, I gained a creative depth psychology base while studying many cutting-edge modalities. By using dream work, psychodrama, sand tray, and sensorimotor therapies, I have enriched my practice beyond talk therapy as alternative methods to reach the unconscious.

I often jump in and challenge the client when appropriate. I actively teach new skills and tools to the client, as my style is more of a coach and motivator.
I often jump in and challenge the client when appropriate. I actively teach new skills and tools to the client, as my style is more of a coach and motivator.

I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master's from the University of Southern California. I have provided mental health services for 16 years, helping clients with a wild range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, grief/loss, chronic illness, postpartum, problematic relationships, behavioral issues, personality traits and life/career transitions in diverse populations of adults.
I'm a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my Master's from the University of Southern California. I have provided mental health services for 16 years, helping clients with a wild range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, psychosis, grief/loss, chronic illness, postpartum, problematic relationships, behavioral issues, personality traits and life/career transitions in diverse populations of adults.

I provide individual therapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and life transitions. My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives. My purpose in therapy is to strengthen confidence and resilience, bringing harmony and a sense of balance to the self. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I integrate various therapy modalities with individualization to your own unique needs.
I provide individual therapy for adults, specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, life stressors, and life transitions. My purpose is to empower individuals with the tools to manage challenges in their lives. My purpose in therapy is to strengthen confidence and resilience, bringing harmony and a sense of balance to the self. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I integrate various therapy modalities with individualization to your own unique needs.

Impact Counseling Group
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, AMFT, MSW, APCC, Intern
Online Only
We offer a welcoming, empathetic, and thoughtful approach while working with our clients. We strive to create a collaborative and safe space where individuals can heal and process their emotions. We take an honest and authentic approach to therapy, which includes accountability to and from clients, as well as ownership of self-identified concerns and goals.
We value the importance of having a therapeutic relationship. We support you by providing education, coping strategies, grounding techniques, goal setting, and skill-building to help you feel knowledgeable and empowered throughout your therapy.
We offer a welcoming, empathetic, and thoughtful approach while working with our clients. We strive to create a collaborative and safe space where individuals can heal and process their emotions. We take an honest and authentic approach to therapy, which includes accountability to and from clients, as well as ownership of self-identified concerns and goals.
We value the importance of having a therapeutic relationship. We support you by providing education, coping strategies, grounding techniques, goal setting, and skill-building to help you feel knowledgeable and empowered throughout your therapy.

Welcome! You've taken the steps toward healing and that deserves acknowledgment.
I offer an environment where clients can feel comfortable and empowered in sessions. Whether you're dealing with school/work stress, relationships, caregiving for medically complex children, or trying to figure out who you are, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll tackle challenges, build confidence, and develop strategies to handle whatever life throws your way.
Welcome! You've taken the steps toward healing and that deserves acknowledgment.
I offer an environment where clients can feel comfortable and empowered in sessions. Whether you're dealing with school/work stress, relationships, caregiving for medically complex children, or trying to figure out who you are, I'm here to help.
Together, we'll tackle challenges, build confidence, and develop strategies to handle whatever life throws your way.

Are you missing connection, community, stability, trust, and acceptance in your daily moments? Are you searching for peace of mind and a greater love for yourself? Are you at a crossroads in your life? I'd be happy to support you and navigate through this with you. Let me hold a safe space for you to process what's happening. If you are suffering or moving through grief, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, loss of any kind, or if you wish to elevate your life at a deeper more profound place, let's talk about working together.
Are you missing connection, community, stability, trust, and acceptance in your daily moments? Are you searching for peace of mind and a greater love for yourself? Are you at a crossroads in your life? I'd be happy to support you and navigate through this with you. Let me hold a safe space for you to process what's happening. If you are suffering or moving through grief, depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, addictions, loss of any kind, or if you wish to elevate your life at a deeper more profound place, let's talk about working together.

My speciality is working with adults who feel stuck and don’t know what to do about it. Whether that’s stuck in emotions, thinking, or negative beliefs about yourself, getting unstuck requires creativity to visualize a life worth living to the fullest. But like writer’s block, being stuck causes black and white thinking which limits creativity. Our work together will focus on emotions, thinking, and past experiences that may be getting in your way while identifying and bolstering the inner resources and strengths that you need to move forward.
My speciality is working with adults who feel stuck and don’t know what to do about it. Whether that’s stuck in emotions, thinking, or negative beliefs about yourself, getting unstuck requires creativity to visualize a life worth living to the fullest. But like writer’s block, being stuck causes black and white thinking which limits creativity. Our work together will focus on emotions, thinking, and past experiences that may be getting in your way while identifying and bolstering the inner resources and strengths that you need to move forward.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 90045
700+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in 90045 who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
79% | Coping Skills |
65% | Self Esteem |
65% | Stress |
64% | Life Transitions |
61% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
91% | Aetna |
83% | Cigna and Evernorth |
74% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 90045 see their clients
85% | Online Only | |
15% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
13% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 90045?
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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.