Therapists in 90274
Vonique Schmidt
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Would people at work be shocked by who you are at home? Do you feel like you have it all together on the outside but are battling something deeper underneath? If you’re stuck in cycles of anger, addiction, or grief despite your success, you’re not alone. Therapy isn’t about venting - it’s about real change. My approach is direct, results-driven, and grounded in science-backed techniques like Brainspotting and the Trauma Resiliency Model. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and tackle what’s holding you back. We’ll address the behaviors and mindsets that once served you but are now keeping you stuck.
Would people at work be shocked by who you are at home? Do you feel like you have it all together on the outside but are battling something deeper underneath? If you’re stuck in cycles of anger, addiction, or grief despite your success, you’re not alone. Therapy isn’t about venting - it’s about real change. My approach is direct, results-driven, and grounded in science-backed techniques like Brainspotting and the Trauma Resiliency Model. Together, we’ll cut through the noise and tackle what’s holding you back. We’ll address the behaviors and mindsets that once served you but are now keeping you stuck.
Let’s chat. Life is hard. Sometimes, you are going about your day and are hit with a breakup, let go from a position, family conflict erupts, or you suffer a traumatic loss. Depressive symptoms can loom like dark clouds, and anxious symptoms can take hold of you, making it hard to shake them off. Both can feel paralyzing, making it much harder to take action and prompt change. So, let’s talk about it.
Let’s chat. Life is hard. Sometimes, you are going about your day and are hit with a breakup, let go from a position, family conflict erupts, or you suffer a traumatic loss. Depressive symptoms can loom like dark clouds, and anxious symptoms can take hold of you, making it hard to shake them off. Both can feel paralyzing, making it much harder to take action and prompt change. So, let’s talk about it.
Melissa F. Pedersen Ma Mft Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
Hello and welcome! My name is Melissa Pedersen and I am a local therapist in the San Pedro area. The goal of my team is to provide all clients with a comfortable, confidential, and non-judgmental setting where concerns can be explored and addressed. We specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an effective treatment for depression, anxiety, and other issues.
Liz Wee, Couples, Sex, Art & Hypnotherapist, PATP
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CST, ATR, PATP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you in a romantic relationship that feels stagnant or unstable, or are you single because you struggle to find a healthy connection? You're not alone. Many of us face relational issues that prevent us from living an authentic and fulfilling life. We all desire healthy relationships, especially with romantic partners, but often struggle to create or maintain them due to unaddressed attachment issues from childhood. Without healing these attachment wounds, we may find ourselves repeating similar unhealthy patterns.
Are you in a romantic relationship that feels stagnant or unstable, or are you single because you struggle to find a healthy connection? You're not alone. Many of us face relational issues that prevent us from living an authentic and fulfilling life. We all desire healthy relationships, especially with romantic partners, but often struggle to create or maintain them due to unaddressed attachment issues from childhood. Without healing these attachment wounds, we may find ourselves repeating similar unhealthy patterns.
Do you feel that life is running you over? Do you have a hard time managing? I work with people who experience various levels of difficulties, whether the situations are related to addiction, depression, relationships, career issues, or trauma. Psychotherapy can help you face these challenges with support rather than feeling alone. Reaching out to a therapist can be the first step toward revising old, dysfunctional habits, reorganizing your thinking and building more successful paths in your life.
Do you feel that life is running you over? Do you have a hard time managing? I work with people who experience various levels of difficulties, whether the situations are related to addiction, depression, relationships, career issues, or trauma. Psychotherapy can help you face these challenges with support rather than feeling alone. Reaching out to a therapist can be the first step toward revising old, dysfunctional habits, reorganizing your thinking and building more successful paths in your life.
My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
My approach to therapy is to make clients feel safe and understood while challenging thoughts or habits that might be unhelpful. Although I tailor my treatment to meet the goals and needs of my clients, I implement a mix of evidence-based techniques. These include cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavior, and interpersonal process therapies. Using these techniques assists in learning more about yourself and identifying the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. I can also teach useful skills to help improve coping and manage challenging situations. I welcome people of all races, sexual orientations, and gender.
Are you a child, adolescent or adult having difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships? Sometimes a history of trauma, self defeating and limiting belief systems interfere with our ability to love, work and play. I can help when old ways of adapting to stressors no longer work. Change is necessary at the mind, body and spiritual level for adaptation to occur. We will work together through your transformation. You can learn new ways to tolerate what has been overwhelming and you can develop new, healthier coping skills to help you manage what was formerly intolerable about daily living.
Are you a child, adolescent or adult having difficulty functioning at work, school, or in relationships? Sometimes a history of trauma, self defeating and limiting belief systems interfere with our ability to love, work and play. I can help when old ways of adapting to stressors no longer work. Change is necessary at the mind, body and spiritual level for adaptation to occur. We will work together through your transformation. You can learn new ways to tolerate what has been overwhelming and you can develop new, healthier coping skills to help you manage what was formerly intolerable about daily living.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused? Ever been stuck and don’t know why? Felt isolated in your struggles? Have you experienced the pain of betrayal or the frustration of not being supported? If any of these resonate with you, know you're not alone. I get it. Been there. The pain, the guilt, the sense of failure.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or confused? Ever been stuck and don’t know why? Felt isolated in your struggles? Have you experienced the pain of betrayal or the frustration of not being supported? If any of these resonate with you, know you're not alone. I get it. Been there. The pain, the guilt, the sense of failure.
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
Client's often first come to see me when encountering struggles with depression, anxiety, and/or relationship problems. I have extensive experience helping children, adolescents, and adults; and am not afraid to get in the arena with you as we work through what is causing pain! It is my goal to come alongside you as we loosen the strongholds that keep you from experiencing seasons of wholehearted joy and peace once again!
With 32 years of working with individuals and families, I specialize in helping people make changes/progress with depression, anxiety, marital discord, parenting, and other life challenges. As a therapist, I take a nonjudgemental approach in helping people take control of their lives. Some things to ask yourself: Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or another life challenge? Does your child/adolescent need assistance in expressing feelings? Does your child/adolescent push the limits? Have you and your spouse grown apart? Becoming stronger as an individual/family and strengthening boundaries and roles are my number one goals.
With 32 years of working with individuals and families, I specialize in helping people make changes/progress with depression, anxiety, marital discord, parenting, and other life challenges. As a therapist, I take a nonjudgemental approach in helping people take control of their lives. Some things to ask yourself: Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, or another life challenge? Does your child/adolescent need assistance in expressing feelings? Does your child/adolescent push the limits? Have you and your spouse grown apart? Becoming stronger as an individual/family and strengthening boundaries and roles are my number one goals.
Remember what it felt like when you first met? Remember all the fun you had together? All the laughs? All the love? Do you wonder what happened? Do you look back and ask what went wrong?
Remember what it felt like when you first met? Remember all the fun you had together? All the laughs? All the love? Do you wonder what happened? Do you look back and ask what went wrong?
Meet Our Therapists
There’s a way out—give me a call and let’s talk. I focus on building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. From this foundation, the process of change and growth can truly begin. I work well with adolescents and adults who are navigating interpersonal relationships or life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. Clients often tell me how easy it is to open up during our sessions. I believe this comes from my open and honest approach—I don’t hide behind silence or treat people like “patients.” Instead, I show up as my genuine self!
There’s a way out—give me a call and let’s talk. I focus on building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. From this foundation, the process of change and growth can truly begin. I work well with adolescents and adults who are navigating interpersonal relationships or life transitions. I also have experience supporting individuals at any stage of addiction or recovery. Clients often tell me how easy it is to open up during our sessions. I believe this comes from my open and honest approach—I don’t hide behind silence or treat people like “patients.” Instead, I show up as my genuine self!
I am a Psychoanalyst and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in practice for over 30 years, treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide a skilled, empathic, supportive, and yet challenging therapeutic environment in which I will not only act as a guide to deeper insight, but help to navigate the change that is necessary to help you reach your potential as well.
I am a Psychoanalyst and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been in practice for over 30 years, treating children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I provide a skilled, empathic, supportive, and yet challenging therapeutic environment in which I will not only act as a guide to deeper insight, but help to navigate the change that is necessary to help you reach your potential as well.
There is nothing more important to a parent than seeing their child succeed at school, make and keep friends, be happy, and achieve to their own capabilities. Our team at Attention, Learning, and Developmental Services have these simple goals: understand your child's unique profile within the context of their family and community, highlight their talents and strengths, identify any specific barriers to their success, and develop an effective intervention plan to support your child's current and future progress.
There is nothing more important to a parent than seeing their child succeed at school, make and keep friends, be happy, and achieve to their own capabilities. Our team at Attention, Learning, and Developmental Services have these simple goals: understand your child's unique profile within the context of their family and community, highlight their talents and strengths, identify any specific barriers to their success, and develop an effective intervention plan to support your child's current and future progress.
Dr. Diana Cho Kang is a licensed Psychologist and comes to Roots Through Recovery with a strong clinical background specializing in all levels of care in various settings. Dr. Kang has managed and developed several programs for both residential and outpatient programs. Most recently, she served as the Chief Clinical Officer for a nonprofit organization and has treated and overseen the clinical services for clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
Dr. Diana Cho Kang is a licensed Psychologist and comes to Roots Through Recovery with a strong clinical background specializing in all levels of care in various settings. Dr. Kang has managed and developed several programs for both residential and outpatient programs. Most recently, she served as the Chief Clinical Officer for a nonprofit organization and has treated and overseen the clinical services for clients with substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and personality disorders.
As a psychologist, I allow the space for individuals to gain insight and growth in their lives that help them reach their goals and aspirations. We all encounter challenges, whether it be someone suffering from anxiety and depression, a family who just found out their child has a medical issue, a child with fears, or a teen who has been bullied. During these unfortunate times what is needed is someone to connect with and help you out of this dark cave of distress. One of my greatest strengths has been the ability to connect with others and reveal the ways through this emotional distress.
As a psychologist, I allow the space for individuals to gain insight and growth in their lives that help them reach their goals and aspirations. We all encounter challenges, whether it be someone suffering from anxiety and depression, a family who just found out their child has a medical issue, a child with fears, or a teen who has been bullied. During these unfortunate times what is needed is someone to connect with and help you out of this dark cave of distress. One of my greatest strengths has been the ability to connect with others and reveal the ways through this emotional distress.
Life post-college has left you feeling stuck. Maybe you're lonely and isolated . . . no thanks to the pandemic. Maybe your first job is super stressful, making you question if you're even in the right field to begin with. Or perhaps social anxiety is making it near-impossible to make friends. Whatever the reason, there's a disconnect between where you pictured yourself at this stage of life and your current reality.
Life post-college has left you feeling stuck. Maybe you're lonely and isolated . . . no thanks to the pandemic. Maybe your first job is super stressful, making you question if you're even in the right field to begin with. Or perhaps social anxiety is making it near-impossible to make friends. Whatever the reason, there's a disconnect between where you pictured yourself at this stage of life and your current reality.
I believe that the journey to wellness is possible through building self-awareness and discovering ways to integrate the body, mind, and soul. My goal is to create a safe space where clients come to know more about themselves in order to live authentically and examine the influence our inner experiences have on our actions and behaviors.
I believe that the journey to wellness is possible through building self-awareness and discovering ways to integrate the body, mind, and soul. My goal is to create a safe space where clients come to know more about themselves in order to live authentically and examine the influence our inner experiences have on our actions and behaviors.
I work with folks who have a hard time finding balance in their lives and feel the stress of burning out. Maybe it’s ADHD/ neuro-spicy related, or just a mix of surviving in the post pandemic world during late stage capitalism, but if you’re sick of telling yourself it's fine and the boot straps that supposedly helped your parents aren’t quite pulling you up anymore, therapy can help. This is a space to understand yourself better, find skills to battle burnout, and make strategic plans to build your actual best life so you can end your weekends having fun instead of spiraling into a sunday scaries social media dopamine hole.
I work with folks who have a hard time finding balance in their lives and feel the stress of burning out. Maybe it’s ADHD/ neuro-spicy related, or just a mix of surviving in the post pandemic world during late stage capitalism, but if you’re sick of telling yourself it's fine and the boot straps that supposedly helped your parents aren’t quite pulling you up anymore, therapy can help. This is a space to understand yourself better, find skills to battle burnout, and make strategic plans to build your actual best life so you can end your weekends having fun instead of spiraling into a sunday scaries social media dopamine hole.
My approach allows clients the emotional space to examine situations without identifying as the problem themselves. This helps to create exploratory distance between the self and the parts holding shame or guilt, which allows us to collaboratively examine a situation, pattern or behavior, form a position of lesser judgment and amplified access to care and curiosity. Over the years, I have witnessed themes emerge amongst the clients that thrive in my practice. Often, these clients identify as highly attuned, driven and sometimes perfectionistic.
My approach allows clients the emotional space to examine situations without identifying as the problem themselves. This helps to create exploratory distance between the self and the parts holding shame or guilt, which allows us to collaboratively examine a situation, pattern or behavior, form a position of lesser judgment and amplified access to care and curiosity. Over the years, I have witnessed themes emerge amongst the clients that thrive in my practice. Often, these clients identify as highly attuned, driven and sometimes perfectionistic.
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Number of Therapists in 90274
200+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 90274 who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 89% | Depression |
| 88% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Grief |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
15 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 66% | Other |
| 59% | Aetna |
| 47% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in 90274 see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 84% | Female | |
| 15% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |