Therapists in 90254
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
Dr. Shari Giti is a child & adolescent psychologist and the Clinical Director of South Bay Child and Family Therapy--a comprehensive psychological practice in Hermosa Beach and Torrance/Palos Verdes. At SBCFT, Dr. Giti provides child, teen, and family therapy. She also specializes in psychological, educational, and AD/HD, assessment services. In addition to training and experience in child therapy, Dr. Giti completed a prestigious fellowship in Child/Adolescent Assessment and Diagnostics. She works hand-in-hand with educators, physicians and other treatment team members to ensure the highest quality care for her patients.
Many years ago a friend introduced me to their love of mountain climbing. Their love was not from the literal act of gearing up to be in nature, but instead the love of reading and watching the life stories of brave people who were called to the mountains. Over the years I've happily consumed books, movies, documentaries, and social media accounts that chronicled what drove people to challenge themselves and find meaning. While I’ve learned from their passionate stories, I was struck by a reoccurring character in most of the stories, and that was the role of the humble "Sherpa". The Sherpa does not seek fame or records, they have
Many years ago a friend introduced me to their love of mountain climbing. Their love was not from the literal act of gearing up to be in nature, but instead the love of reading and watching the life stories of brave people who were called to the mountains. Over the years I've happily consumed books, movies, documentaries, and social media accounts that chronicled what drove people to challenge themselves and find meaning. While I’ve learned from their passionate stories, I was struck by a reoccurring character in most of the stories, and that was the role of the humble "Sherpa". The Sherpa does not seek fame or records, they have
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed, whether by life transitions, cultural or systemic challenges, performance pressures, or identity struggles. They may be navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, or disconnection and are looking for a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and experiences. Their goal is to feel empowered, gain clarity, and build resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to break free from patterns that no longer serve them, find balance, and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck or overwhelmed, whether by life transitions, cultural or systemic challenges, performance pressures, or identity struggles. They may be navigating feelings of stress, anxiety, or disconnection and are looking for a safe, supportive space to explore their emotions and experiences. Their goal is to feel empowered, gain clarity, and build resilience while fostering a deeper understanding of themselves. They want to break free from patterns that no longer serve them, find balance, and create a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Hi, I’m Erika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with women experiencing relationship anxiety, overthinking, and patterns like people-pleasing or self-doubt in relationships. You may find yourself replaying conversations, questioning whether you said the wrong thing, or wondering if something you did affected the relationship.
My approach is attachment-informed and relational. Together, we explore how earlier experiences have shaped the ways you connect today, helping you understand why certain patterns show up in relationships and why they can feel difficult to change, even when you’re aware of them.
Hi, I’m Erika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with women experiencing relationship anxiety, overthinking, and patterns like people-pleasing or self-doubt in relationships. You may find yourself replaying conversations, questioning whether you said the wrong thing, or wondering if something you did affected the relationship.
My approach is attachment-informed and relational. Together, we explore how earlier experiences have shaped the ways you connect today, helping you understand why certain patterns show up in relationships and why they can feel difficult to change, even when you’re aware of them.
Are you in your twenties, feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty and the transition into adulthood? Or maybe you’re an older adult navigating a major life change, loss, or grief? Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns of conflict, or struggling to communicate effectively? Is your child struggling with big emotions, social challenges, or the pressures of school? Life’s transitions can be difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone.
Are you in your twenties, feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty and the transition into adulthood? Or maybe you’re an older adult navigating a major life change, loss, or grief? Are you and your partner feeling disconnected, stuck in patterns of conflict, or struggling to communicate effectively? Is your child struggling with big emotions, social challenges, or the pressures of school? Life’s transitions can be difficult, but you don’t have to face them alone.
Whether you want to learn concrete regulation tools, practice meditation and mindfulness, or vent to a bias-free person, our time together in therapy is whatever you need it to be. I will be your support in the best way I can and cater our time to your unique needs. Clients of mine feel heard and seen. I create a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to discover and share their story.
Whether you want to learn concrete regulation tools, practice meditation and mindfulness, or vent to a bias-free person, our time together in therapy is whatever you need it to be. I will be your support in the best way I can and cater our time to your unique needs. Clients of mine feel heard and seen. I create a safe, non-judgemental space for clients to discover and share their story.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to keep it all together. You don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families, creating a space that feels real, direct, supportive, and honest. I’m especially passionate about working with moms and teen girls navigating today’s pressures. My high school girls’ groups are known in the South Bay for connection, real healing, and genuine friendships. My in-person, family room–style office is a comfortable, safe space to do the hard work—together.
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, parenting challenges, or just trying to keep it all together. You don’t have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, and families, creating a space that feels real, direct, supportive, and honest. I’m especially passionate about working with moms and teen girls navigating today’s pressures. My high school girls’ groups are known in the South Bay for connection, real healing, and genuine friendships. My in-person, family room–style office is a comfortable, safe space to do the hard work—together.
I'm here to listen and help, daytime, evenings after work, and Saturdays. I treat teens, adults, couples, and families. I offer counseling and life-coaching for ordinary everyday challenges, and therapy for relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, or a traumatic experience. I also treat those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. You'll find comfort to explore these aspects and identify solutions that help you feel better, develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.
I'm here to listen and help, daytime, evenings after work, and Saturdays. I treat teens, adults, couples, and families. I offer counseling and life-coaching for ordinary everyday challenges, and therapy for relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, or a traumatic experience. I also treat those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. You'll find comfort to explore these aspects and identify solutions that help you feel better, develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and healthier relationships.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next?
Many of our clients arrive feeling emotionally exhausted—disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of direction. They’ve been putting others first for so long, they’ve lost track of their own needs and goals. The stress, anxiety, and self-doubt feel constant, but they’re not sure how to break the cycle. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence, and a path forward that actually fits your life.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what comes next?
Many of our clients arrive feeling emotionally exhausted—disconnected from themselves, their relationships, or their sense of direction. They’ve been putting others first for so long, they’ve lost track of their own needs and goals. The stress, anxiety, and self-doubt feel constant, but they’re not sure how to break the cycle. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay this way. Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence, and a path forward that actually fits your life.
Life is full of transitions that nobody really prepares you for. The pressure to figure out who you are, what you want, and where you belong can feel overwhelming. I work with people in the middle of becoming. You are more capable than the voice in your head is letting on. I'm here to help you see it.
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, and life transitions. Sessions here are calm, honest, and a place to actually reset. If you’re in the process of figuring out who you are and where you fit, you’re in the right place.
Life is full of transitions that nobody really prepares you for. The pressure to figure out who you are, what you want, and where you belong can feel overwhelming. I work with people in the middle of becoming. You are more capable than the voice in your head is letting on. I'm here to help you see it.
I’m passionate about working with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, identity, relationships, and life transitions. Sessions here are calm, honest, and a place to actually reset. If you’re in the process of figuring out who you are and where you fit, you’re in the right place.
Therapy is personal. It’s about finding someone who truly listens—someone who can help you quiet the noise & reconnect with what matters most. I’m Vanessa Isetta, a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience working with men & women in the South Bay. My approach is collaborative, grounded & never one-size-fits-all. I know every story is layered, complex & worth honoring. Some clients come feeling stuck in patterns, facing relationship challenges, or navigating difficult choices. Others are simply looking for a space to be real without filters or judgment. Whatever brings you here, I’m here to support you with care.
Therapy is personal. It’s about finding someone who truly listens—someone who can help you quiet the noise & reconnect with what matters most. I’m Vanessa Isetta, a licensed psychologist with over twenty years of experience working with men & women in the South Bay. My approach is collaborative, grounded & never one-size-fits-all. I know every story is layered, complex & worth honoring. Some clients come feeling stuck in patterns, facing relationship challenges, or navigating difficult choices. Others are simply looking for a space to be real without filters or judgment. Whatever brings you here, I’m here to support you with care.
My name is Jonathan Barris and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with teenagers, couples and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or those that are just not feeling like themselves. These symptoms are often brought on by loss, childhood trauma, lack of self-esteem, personality disorders, and many other issues the client may not be fully aware of. As a therapist my job is to work in collaboration with my clients to help them figure out the best course of action that works for them. Please feel free to contact me to see if we are a good fit.
My name is Jonathan Barris and I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I work with teenagers, couples and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, or those that are just not feeling like themselves. These symptoms are often brought on by loss, childhood trauma, lack of self-esteem, personality disorders, and many other issues the client may not be fully aware of. As a therapist my job is to work in collaboration with my clients to help them figure out the best course of action that works for them. Please feel free to contact me to see if we are a good fit.
Life is filled with many difficulties and unexpected events, and seeking therapy is a great start to help you navigate these challenges. I provide a safe, supportive, and empathetic therapeutic environment for my clients, helping them explore and process the struggles they encounter in life. Sometimes these struggles are accompanied by overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and I’m here to help my clients understand how they are impacted and what is best for them to move forward.
Life is filled with many difficulties and unexpected events, and seeking therapy is a great start to help you navigate these challenges. I provide a safe, supportive, and empathetic therapeutic environment for my clients, helping them explore and process the struggles they encounter in life. Sometimes these struggles are accompanied by overwhelming thoughts and emotions, and I’m here to help my clients understand how they are impacted and what is best for them to move forward.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional, I specialize in supporting both teens and adults through the unique challenges they face. With adolescents, I provide a safe and understanding space to work through anxiety, school stress, depression, trauma, substance use, and difficulties in peer relationships. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and grounded in helping young people build resilience and confidence. For adults, I offer guidance and healing through life’s transitions, including trauma recovery, navigating divorce, managing depression, and coping with stress.
As a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional, I specialize in supporting both teens and adults through the unique challenges they face. With adolescents, I provide a safe and understanding space to work through anxiety, school stress, depression, trauma, substance use, and difficulties in peer relationships. My approach is empathetic, collaborative, and grounded in helping young people build resilience and confidence. For adults, I offer guidance and healing through life’s transitions, including trauma recovery, navigating divorce, managing depression, and coping with stress.
Many of the people who seek my help are thoughtful, capable adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in repeating relationship patterns. They may notice they take care of everyone else, struggle to say no, procrastinate important things, or feel responsible for other people’s emotions, yet aren’t sure why these patterns developed. Often these dynamics began early in families where adapting to others was necessary for emotional survival. In therapy we work to understand these patterns and help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself, healthier boundaries, and relationships where your needs matter too.
Many of the people who seek my help are thoughtful, capable adults who feel anxious, overwhelmed, unmotivated, or stuck in repeating relationship patterns. They may notice they take care of everyone else, struggle to say no, procrastinate important things, or feel responsible for other people’s emotions, yet aren’t sure why these patterns developed. Often these dynamics began early in families where adapting to others was necessary for emotional survival. In therapy we work to understand these patterns and help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself, healthier boundaries, and relationships where your needs matter too.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck whether it’s in patterns of anxiety, depression, substance use, or relationship struggles; but is ready for support in making meaningful change. Many of my clients are adolescents, young adults, or adults navigating transitions, recovery, or challenges with identity and self-worth. They want a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck whether it’s in patterns of anxiety, depression, substance use, or relationship struggles; but is ready for support in making meaningful change. Many of my clients are adolescents, young adults, or adults navigating transitions, recovery, or challenges with identity and self-worth. They want a safe, nonjudgmental space to better understand themselves, build healthier coping skills, and move toward a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and fulfilling.
Does your child have frequent angry outbursts, problems getting along with peers, anxiety and worry, or difficulty focusing in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with family problems and do not know how to fix what is wrong? Have you recently had baby and are struggling with depression, anxiety or just having difficulty adjusting to parenthood?
Does your child have frequent angry outbursts, problems getting along with peers, anxiety and worry, or difficulty focusing in school? Are you feeling overwhelmed with family problems and do not know how to fix what is wrong? Have you recently had baby and are struggling with depression, anxiety or just having difficulty adjusting to parenthood?
My goal is to help kids, teens and young adults evolve through difficult stages in their lives into a healthy, flourishing state of being. I help you to regulate big emotions, rediscover motivation, improve self-esteem and enrich relationships. I enter each client's inner world as a compassionate guide, exploring with them the internal drives and external forces behind maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I enable clients to develop a robust sense of self and strengthen their innate resources to help them overcome obstacles to healthy development.
My goal is to help kids, teens and young adults evolve through difficult stages in their lives into a healthy, flourishing state of being. I help you to regulate big emotions, rediscover motivation, improve self-esteem and enrich relationships. I enter each client's inner world as a compassionate guide, exploring with them the internal drives and external forces behind maladaptive thoughts and behaviors. I enable clients to develop a robust sense of self and strengthen their innate resources to help them overcome obstacles to healthy development.
Hello and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I’m here to listen to your story and understand what has brought you here. Whether you’re moving through life transitions, navigating fears, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and strive to create a safe, welcoming, and affirming space where clients from all backgrounds feel heard, respected, and supported.
Hello and welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. Taking the step to begin therapy can feel vulnerable, and I honor the courage it takes to reach out. I’m here to listen to your story and understand what has brought you here. Whether you’re moving through life transitions, navigating fears, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges, you don’t have to go through it alone. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples and strive to create a safe, welcoming, and affirming space where clients from all backgrounds feel heard, respected, and supported.
My ideal clients are students, families, and college students seeking clarity about learning and attention. Often, they’ve noticed that something isn’t adding up—a bright, motivated student who struggles in school.
Many have been told to “get tested for an IEP” but don’t realize there’s a difference between qualifying for special education and having a clinical diagnosis. Schools identify students far below grade level who require special education, not addressing less significant struggles. My clients want answers—clear, thorough evaluations that explain strengths, challenges, and practical steps for support at school and home.
My ideal clients are students, families, and college students seeking clarity about learning and attention. Often, they’ve noticed that something isn’t adding up—a bright, motivated student who struggles in school.
Many have been told to “get tested for an IEP” but don’t realize there’s a difference between qualifying for special education and having a clinical diagnosis. Schools identify students far below grade level who require special education, not addressing less significant struggles. My clients want answers—clear, thorough evaluations that explain strengths, challenges, and practical steps for support at school and home.
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Number of Therapists in 90254
300+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 90254 who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 81% | Self Esteem |
| 80% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Family Conflict |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 72% | Aetna |
| 66% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in 90254 see their clients
| 78% | In Person and Online | |
| 22% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 13% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |