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Dr. Linda Thompson
Psychologist, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.
Finding a psychotherapist you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and feelings with can seem like a great challenge. As you search, it is helpful to be mindful of what is bringing you to therapy and what you are wanting from a therapist. When you find someone you think you may be able to bond with, you can talk with them about what you are looking for and if you don't know, ask them how they envision working with you. As a psychologist with over 30 years of experience, I believe that meeting the client where they are is the key to creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to change.
(310) 896-4194 View (310) 896-4194
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Helena Littman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
I am currently accepting new teen, couple, and adult clients both in-person and online. I have a special interest in working with teens, as these years can often be a turning point in life. It is a time to grow, build resilience, and discover one's identity. I also enjoy working with families, adults and couples. As with many others, I've struggled to find my way in life, which led me to my own personal therapy. I've found that being seen and heard in the therapeutic space has helped me foster greater compassion for myself and move beyond recurring problematic cycles.
I am currently accepting new teen, couple, and adult clients both in-person and online. I have a special interest in working with teens, as these years can often be a turning point in life. It is a time to grow, build resilience, and discover one's identity. I also enjoy working with families, adults and couples. As with many others, I've struggled to find my way in life, which led me to my own personal therapy. I've found that being seen and heard in the therapeutic space has helped me foster greater compassion for myself and move beyond recurring problematic cycles.
(213) 460-2833 View (213) 460-2833
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Ruth Houston Barrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
With care, knowledge, and passion, I help my clients achieve the meaningful changes they seek. From the first session, my clients say they feel lighter, happier, and empowered for change. I balance warmth and empathy with extensive education, experience, expertise. Focusing on solutions, strengths, and evidence-based tools, we take concrete steps to enrich lives and relationships, blending therapeutic modalities for conscious-unconscious mind, mindfulness, meaning.
(310) 879-5173 View (310) 879-5173
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Brittany Dafesh
Psychologist, PsyD, EMDR
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Waitlist for new clients
As a psychologist, I empower individuals to grow and reach fulfillment in their lives. Whether you are a high school student coping with changes, a young adult trying to find your way through adulthood, an individual who has experienced trauma that won't seem to go away, or a parent hoping to help your family, I firmly believe that everyone needs help sometimes. I like to think about life as a long road trip. Sometimes the terrain is going to be rocky and there will be obstacles in the way and other times it will be smooth and open. As your therapist, I will help you navigate the terrain of life effectively.
As a psychologist, I empower individuals to grow and reach fulfillment in their lives. Whether you are a high school student coping with changes, a young adult trying to find your way through adulthood, an individual who has experienced trauma that won't seem to go away, or a parent hoping to help your family, I firmly believe that everyone needs help sometimes. I like to think about life as a long road trip. Sometimes the terrain is going to be rocky and there will be obstacles in the way and other times it will be smooth and open. As your therapist, I will help you navigate the terrain of life effectively.
(310) 340-7756 View (310) 340-7756
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Nora Taylor
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
If you're struggling with marital/relationship problems, addiction issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, or a traumatic experience(s), I'm here to help. I also provide therapy for those having difficulty coping with a crisis, a stressful life transition, or a painful loss due to a break-up, divorce, or death. As a psychologist, I embrace the traditional values of developing a comfortable and trusting relationship with clients. The relationship I build is my priority and the primary means to help you feel better. Together, we'll help you develop greater self-awareness and a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
(424) 227-5512 View (424) 227-5512
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Jennifer Kuchler
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
I know personally, what it feels like to be on edge looking for the next issue to come. Having your brain obsess about things- like a prisoner to your own thoughts- Waiting to fall asleep for hours, not being able to recall specific names or numbers. I've been there, I know hope is possible- I found it & have been trained to help others. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
I know personally, what it feels like to be on edge looking for the next issue to come. Having your brain obsess about things- like a prisoner to your own thoughts- Waiting to fall asleep for hours, not being able to recall specific names or numbers. I've been there, I know hope is possible- I found it & have been trained to help others. Let's develop the skills needed to build confidence, improve communication skills, dive deep into bringing out your identity and feel in control of your emotions, create coping skills to build better habits, battle procrastination & have more fulfillment in life.
(424) 272-6168 View (424) 272-6168
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Susan Davis Swanson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
Stepfamily life is challenging. You may very well be wondering how you're going to do this. It looks like it "should" be easier than it is and that you "should" be able to figure this out. Your loved one cannot understand why you struggle. But I do. I've been there and it is why I help couples dealing with stepfamily life. You are going through challenges that simply do not occur in a first family. Learning about these dynamics and working with them creates more remarriage success. I can help you find success in your stepfamily.
Stepfamily life is challenging. You may very well be wondering how you're going to do this. It looks like it "should" be easier than it is and that you "should" be able to figure this out. Your loved one cannot understand why you struggle. But I do. I've been there and it is why I help couples dealing with stepfamily life. You are going through challenges that simply do not occur in a first family. Learning about these dynamics and working with them creates more remarriage success. I can help you find success in your stepfamily.
(310) 912-7368 View (310) 912-7368
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Theresa 'terri' Kruger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
"Feeling connected and understood is one of the greatest gifts of therapy. Another is not feeling alone as you face the burden of your personal struggle. I am here to listen, encourage, and acknowledge you. Together we can discover how to reduce your anxiety and depression. We can grieve your losses and you will learn how to trust in your ability to move forward. Whether it is the violation of health issues, the breakup from a relationship, or the persistent wounds of childhood, life can be different and more meaningful. There is hope and possibility."
"Feeling connected and understood is one of the greatest gifts of therapy. Another is not feeling alone as you face the burden of your personal struggle. I am here to listen, encourage, and acknowledge you. Together we can discover how to reduce your anxiety and depression. We can grieve your losses and you will learn how to trust in your ability to move forward. Whether it is the violation of health issues, the breakup from a relationship, or the persistent wounds of childhood, life can be different and more meaningful. There is hope and possibility."
(310) 231-6726 View (310) 231-6726
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Celynna Harnetiaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Hello and welcome. I help teens, women and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, and struggling in their relationships. Many of my clients reach out because they are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, dating frustration, and loss of motivation. If you are struggling with these symptoms, I believe you deserve a space that allows you to feel safe, accepted and understood. Together we work as a team to better understand emotions and help you cope with life's stressors. I use Gottman Couples therapy training to help identify problems in communication in my work with individuals and couples.
Hello and welcome. I help teens, women and couples who are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, and struggling in their relationships. Many of my clients reach out because they are struggling with anxiety, loneliness, low self-esteem, dating frustration, and loss of motivation. If you are struggling with these symptoms, I believe you deserve a space that allows you to feel safe, accepted and understood. Together we work as a team to better understand emotions and help you cope with life's stressors. I use Gottman Couples therapy training to help identify problems in communication in my work with individuals and couples.
(424) 353-5269 View (424) 353-5269
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Elaine Quintiliani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
My specialty as a therapist is eating disorder recovery, body image issues, self-esteem, and creating a safe and supportive space to explore any and all issues that come up in the struggles of life. My clients range in age from adolescent/teens to adults. My other areas of treatment include, but are not limited to, depression, anxiety, relationship distress, maladaptive behaviors, and trauma.
(310) 231-6589 View (310) 231-6589
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Stacey Mackaman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
At Q Psychology Group, Stacey will work with you through wholehearted engagement on identifying and removing the obstacles to growth as well as emphasizing personal responsibility while distinguishing what brings you meaning and purpose so you can live a life according to your authentic values. In a culturally sensitive way using her understanding of intergenerational trauma transmission and her work promoting social and disability justice issues she is poised to work with all ages and demographics.
At Q Psychology Group, Stacey will work with you through wholehearted engagement on identifying and removing the obstacles to growth as well as emphasizing personal responsibility while distinguishing what brings you meaning and purpose so you can live a life according to your authentic values. In a culturally sensitive way using her understanding of intergenerational trauma transmission and her work promoting social and disability justice issues she is poised to work with all ages and demographics.
(310) 504-1462 View (310) 504-1462
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Montana Knapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need help. You are here because you are ready to ask for it, and I am here because I want to put my clinical skills to good use by being the person who helps you rebuild a version of yourself that feels confident and capable. Together, we will work for you to find not happiness, but rather a sense of peace within all versions of yourself and a readiness for the emotional experiences that lay ahead of you.
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need help. You are here because you are ready to ask for it, and I am here because I want to put my clinical skills to good use by being the person who helps you rebuild a version of yourself that feels confident and capable. Together, we will work for you to find not happiness, but rather a sense of peace within all versions of yourself and a readiness for the emotional experiences that lay ahead of you.
(424) 722-3321 View (424) 722-3321
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Ciana Gonzales
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to move forward due to past pain, current challenges, or future worries? Although seeking therapy can be scary and daunting, I also believe it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I want to walk with you on your journey through these experiences that evoke difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, hurt, and confusion, to help you find your strength through the process.
Are you feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Unsure of how to move forward due to past pain, current challenges, or future worries? Although seeking therapy can be scary and daunting, I also believe it can be a catalyst for personal growth and change. I want to walk with you on your journey through these experiences that evoke difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, hurt, and confusion, to help you find your strength through the process.
(213) 377-6473 View (213) 377-6473
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Ashleylauren Reyes
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that supports children, adolescents, adults and families. I am devoted to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for all individuals and families to address their mental health needs.
Welcome! I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that supports children, adolescents, adults and families. I am devoted to creating a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment for all individuals and families to address their mental health needs.
(424) 233-1522 View (424) 233-1522
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Grace Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
Hey there, Grace here! Are you feeling lost and uncertain in the midst of anxious and negative thoughts? Are you struggling to discern and really listen to what you want and need instead of who you should be? Are you feeling the weight of your histories and want to find a way to feel lighter and more at peace? Therapy with me is an intentional time for you to rest, reflect, and grow. My specialties include: navigating major life transitions (immigration, divorce/break-ups, career changes etc.), working with creatives, religious deconstruction/decolonisation, multiculturality and third-culture kids/adults.
Hey there, Grace here! Are you feeling lost and uncertain in the midst of anxious and negative thoughts? Are you struggling to discern and really listen to what you want and need instead of who you should be? Are you feeling the weight of your histories and want to find a way to feel lighter and more at peace? Therapy with me is an intentional time for you to rest, reflect, and grow. My specialties include: navigating major life transitions (immigration, divorce/break-ups, career changes etc.), working with creatives, religious deconstruction/decolonisation, multiculturality and third-culture kids/adults.
(424) 866-8630 View (424) 866-8630
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Julia Marie May
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Julia May, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical art therapist, treating young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues, addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II and borderline personality disorder. She utilizes a variety of approaches and has specialized training in Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She strives to empower her clients towards personal growth and healing. She has seen client’s lives transform after working together, breaking compulsive cycles, improving relationships and living positive and more fulfilling lives.
Julia May, is a licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical art therapist, treating young adults and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships issues, addiction, codependency, bipolar I/II and borderline personality disorder. She utilizes a variety of approaches and has specialized training in Art Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She strives to empower her clients towards personal growth and healing. She has seen client’s lives transform after working together, breaking compulsive cycles, improving relationships and living positive and more fulfilling lives.
(424) 379-5874 View (424) 379-5874
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Jamie Whitney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
I work with adults, families, children and adolescents in private practice and adolescents and their families in a teen residential treatment center. I find great joy helping clients repair their relationships with self, re-establish trust in themselves and discover what fun, joy and playfulness look like.
I work with adults, families, children and adolescents in private practice and adolescents and their families in a teen residential treatment center. I find great joy helping clients repair their relationships with self, re-establish trust in themselves and discover what fun, joy and playfulness look like.
(310) 692-7386 View (310) 692-7386
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Rachel Hirschberg, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
You don’t have to struggle alone. Are you facing life stressors, trouble adjusting due the pandemic, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional pain and suffering? I have years of experience working with an array of issues and folks. It is important to get to know you on a unique level-understanding your needs and goals to help develop a meaningful life. You can expect a safe space to express yourself, helping to develop your authentic self courageously. We can work together to help you achieve your best life.
You don’t have to struggle alone. Are you facing life stressors, trouble adjusting due the pandemic, relationships, grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, or other types of emotional pain and suffering? I have years of experience working with an array of issues and folks. It is important to get to know you on a unique level-understanding your needs and goals to help develop a meaningful life. You can expect a safe space to express yourself, helping to develop your authentic self courageously. We can work together to help you achieve your best life.
(424) 233-1171 View (424) 233-1171
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Marina Braff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Since becoming a mother my passion has evolved to support women as they go through one the most profound evolutions in their lifetime. While the postpartum period can be filled with cozy moments and lots of love, simultaneously mothers- and their partners- are experiencing sleepless nights and a complete shift in what their new normal is. From changes in work, expectations with your partner and managing your own thoughts and feelings about what motherhood "should," look like, I am here to walk you through all of it.
Since becoming a mother my passion has evolved to support women as they go through one the most profound evolutions in their lifetime. While the postpartum period can be filled with cozy moments and lots of love, simultaneously mothers- and their partners- are experiencing sleepless nights and a complete shift in what their new normal is. From changes in work, expectations with your partner and managing your own thoughts and feelings about what motherhood "should," look like, I am here to walk you through all of it.
(951) 639-8291 View (951) 639-8291
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Marissa Vellichor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Redondo Beach, CA 90277  (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Marissa, and I am truly excited to embark on a journey of growth, understanding, and support. I work on empowering individuals to enhance their emotional well-being through the application of evidence-based practices. Our sessions will be founded on collaboration as we work together to achieve meaningful progress. I am licensed in both Hawai'i and California, specializing in adolescents, families, and young adults.
Hi! My name is Marissa, and I am truly excited to embark on a journey of growth, understanding, and support. I work on empowering individuals to enhance their emotional well-being through the application of evidence-based practices. Our sessions will be founded on collaboration as we work together to achieve meaningful progress. I am licensed in both Hawai'i and California, specializing in adolescents, families, and young adults.
(424) 379-5318 View (424) 379-5318
Suicidal Ideation Therapists

How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?

Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioral therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.

Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?

Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.

Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?

The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?

As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.