Therapists in 90503
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just don't know what else to do? In therapy, I provide an environment in which you can feel safe and encouraged when working through relationship issues or to make changes when life has become too stressful. I will work with you to help bring back hope, peace, and balance into your life. Change may not be easy but it is possible. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked with individuals, couples and families for years honoring their journey, culture, and uniqueness.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed and just don't know what else to do? In therapy, I provide an environment in which you can feel safe and encouraged when working through relationship issues or to make changes when life has become too stressful. I will work with you to help bring back hope, peace, and balance into your life. Change may not be easy but it is possible. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked with individuals, couples and families for years honoring their journey, culture, and uniqueness.
Stefanie Rushatakankovit
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, NCSP, BCBA
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90503
If your child or teen is having trouble with school, learning, big emotions, getting along with others, or behavior, I'll help them understand their own brains & bodies and build the skills for emotional growth, independence, and healthy relationships. If you have tried reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and are STILL feeling frustrated or helpless, I work with you to help discover why your child is struggling, collaborate on a plan, and guide and support you to make positive, concrete changes.
If your child or teen is having trouble with school, learning, big emotions, getting along with others, or behavior, I'll help them understand their own brains & bodies and build the skills for emotional growth, independence, and healthy relationships. If you have tried reading books, listening to podcasts, watching videos, and are STILL feeling frustrated or helpless, I work with you to help discover why your child is struggling, collaborate on a plan, and guide and support you to make positive, concrete changes.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is to put myself in the shoes of my patient to learn more about him/her during their time with me. My background includes working with various conditions, and I can work mostly with depression and anxiety.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach is to put myself in the shoes of my patient to learn more about him/her during their time with me. My background includes working with various conditions, and I can work mostly with depression and anxiety.
I believe in providing a supportive and empowering environment in which my clients can feel heard, safe, and confident that their needs are being met. The best therapists combine competent techniques with genuine empathy and connection to help you achieve the goals and outcome you desire. I work primarily with individuals or couples struggling with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety or depression, addiction, relationship problems, and personality disorders. I strive to ensure that the interaction I have with my clients is always honest, sincere, and compassionate yet effective.
I believe in providing a supportive and empowering environment in which my clients can feel heard, safe, and confident that their needs are being met. The best therapists combine competent techniques with genuine empathy and connection to help you achieve the goals and outcome you desire. I work primarily with individuals or couples struggling with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety or depression, addiction, relationship problems, and personality disorders. I strive to ensure that the interaction I have with my clients is always honest, sincere, and compassionate yet effective.
My primary focus is the individual who is unhappy with the relationships in their lives; helping them uncover the dynamics of those relationships, find your solution, closure, journey and ultimately, their path to accepting themselves. These dynamics can manifest themselves in addiction, alcohol, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, developmental and challenges of transitioning to different life stages. I help empower people, from women with long term sobriety facing life stage issues to men trying to negotiate relationships in the 21 century. I’m hoping to help you THRIVE.
My primary focus is the individual who is unhappy with the relationships in their lives; helping them uncover the dynamics of those relationships, find your solution, closure, journey and ultimately, their path to accepting themselves. These dynamics can manifest themselves in addiction, alcohol, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self esteem, developmental and challenges of transitioning to different life stages. I help empower people, from women with long term sobriety facing life stage issues to men trying to negotiate relationships in the 21 century. I’m hoping to help you THRIVE.
You’re someone who is used to suppressing emotions, but lately you’ve been feeling anxious, moody, or dealing with constant overthinking. You may be used to functioning under high stress, not asking for support, and taking care of others, even when you’re running on empty with little time to care for yourself or truly relax.
On the outside, you’re managing work, finances, and relationships, but inside it can feel like nonstop stress, mental exhaustion, and difficulty slowing down or turning off the overthinking at the end of the day. Maybe it’s past trauma, anxiety that won’t slow down, or ongoing expectations.
You’re someone who is used to suppressing emotions, but lately you’ve been feeling anxious, moody, or dealing with constant overthinking. You may be used to functioning under high stress, not asking for support, and taking care of others, even when you’re running on empty with little time to care for yourself or truly relax.
On the outside, you’re managing work, finances, and relationships, but inside it can feel like nonstop stress, mental exhaustion, and difficulty slowing down or turning off the overthinking at the end of the day. Maybe it’s past trauma, anxiety that won’t slow down, or ongoing expectations.
Are you, your child, or teen suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD or Autism? Are you feeling overwhelmed by work stress, parenting issues, or other life changes? Are you feeling dissatisfied with how your life is going but can't seem to shift out of being stuck? Are you in conflict with your significant other and long for an improved relationship, or frustrated due to unhealthy relationship choices? Are you having trouble recovering from grief and loss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone and change is possible!
Are you, your child, or teen suffering from Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, ADHD or Autism? Are you feeling overwhelmed by work stress, parenting issues, or other life changes? Are you feeling dissatisfied with how your life is going but can't seem to shift out of being stuck? Are you in conflict with your significant other and long for an improved relationship, or frustrated due to unhealthy relationship choices? Are you having trouble recovering from grief and loss? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are not alone and change is possible!
Are you burned out? Are you taking care of everyone but yourself? When you're called to step into leadership, into service, or to help people, it's so easy to sacrifice your own well-being for those you serve. And it's just not sustainable. You must take care of yourself if you want to keep moving forward. I know - it's hard. Your work is so important. You can't back down. There's no time to rest. How can you justify investing in yourself when people need you?
Are you burned out? Are you taking care of everyone but yourself? When you're called to step into leadership, into service, or to help people, it's so easy to sacrifice your own well-being for those you serve. And it's just not sustainable. You must take care of yourself if you want to keep moving forward. I know - it's hard. Your work is so important. You can't back down. There's no time to rest. How can you justify investing in yourself when people need you?
If you are dealing with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help you. I've served with children, teens, and families for several years and walked with adults and couples through their healing process. You can expect an empathetic therapist that desires to help you through your therapeutic journey. I can help by providing a safe place for you to share your thoughts and feelings.
If you are dealing with trauma, life transitions, anxiety, or depression, I am here to help you. I've served with children, teens, and families for several years and walked with adults and couples through their healing process. You can expect an empathetic therapist that desires to help you through your therapeutic journey. I can help by providing a safe place for you to share your thoughts and feelings.
My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues. Their needs are to navigate their impairment through my specialized expertise and to involve the family (if such a unit exists). My clients want to live a good quality of life in the midst of their impairment which they can do as my clients/patients .
My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues. Their needs are to navigate their impairment through my specialized expertise and to involve the family (if such a unit exists). My clients want to live a good quality of life in the midst of their impairment which they can do as my clients/patients .
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, a melting pot of cultures and family values. I completed my Master of Science degree in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) from California State University, Long Beach while training as a therapist with Shields for Families' School-Based Mental Health Program. I also have extensive experience working with community-based outreach programs. My upbringing and community-based involvement has informed my therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include play & art therapy, sand tray, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, pre-marriage counseling, and multicultural counseling.
I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, a melting pot of cultures and family values. I completed my Master of Science degree in Counseling (Marriage & Family Therapy) from California State University, Long Beach while training as a therapist with Shields for Families' School-Based Mental Health Program. I also have extensive experience working with community-based outreach programs. My upbringing and community-based involvement has informed my therapeutic work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Areas of special interest include play & art therapy, sand tray, dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, pre-marriage counseling, and multicultural counseling.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I enjoy helping people resolve challenges and improve their quality of life. In addition to elementary age kids and teen, I work with couples and adults, especially those navigating autism spectrum disorder or ADHD in relationships, education, and careers. My services include traditional therapy, couples counseling, social skills and executive function coaching, career mentoring, and neuropsychological assessments for neurodevelopmental, learning, anxiety/mood, and personality disorders. I have many years of experience with gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) individuals.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, I enjoy helping people resolve challenges and improve their quality of life. In addition to elementary age kids and teen, I work with couples and adults, especially those navigating autism spectrum disorder or ADHD in relationships, education, and careers. My services include traditional therapy, couples counseling, social skills and executive function coaching, career mentoring, and neuropsychological assessments for neurodevelopmental, learning, anxiety/mood, and personality disorders. I have many years of experience with gifted and twice-exceptional (2e) individuals.
I am a child therapist who utilizes play as a natural method of communication with your child who is experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, anxiety, or depressive disorders. I provide a confidential, safe, and caring environment for your child to play and explore both conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings. I will work with your child to empower them to express their needs and make use of their newly learned coping strategies.
I am a child therapist who utilizes play as a natural method of communication with your child who is experiencing social, emotional, behavioral, anxiety, or depressive disorders. I provide a confidential, safe, and caring environment for your child to play and explore both conscious and unconscious thoughts and feelings. I will work with your child to empower them to express their needs and make use of their newly learned coping strategies.
Welcome! I provide therapy for teens, adults, couples, and families who want practical support and meaningful change. My style is collaborative, structured, and direct. I work to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and challenged in meaningful ways. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, grief, anger, trauma, or burnout, my goal is to help you build insight and leave sessions with tools you can begin using right away.
Welcome! I provide therapy for teens, adults, couples, and families who want practical support and meaningful change. My style is collaborative, structured, and direct. I work to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and challenged in meaningful ways. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, relationship stress, life transitions, grief, anger, trauma, or burnout, my goal is to help you build insight and leave sessions with tools you can begin using right away.
I have provided therapy to children, adolescents, individuals and families for the last 7 years and in the last 4 years I have primarily focused on working with children, adolescents and families. In the years since I have been practicing I have been able to work with clients who have presented with various diagnosis and issues some of which include Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Emotion-Regulation, Social Skills difficulties, Peer and Self-Esteem Issues. I work collaboratively with individuals to ensure that treatment is tailored to address the specific needs of every individual client I see.
I have provided therapy to children, adolescents, individuals and families for the last 7 years and in the last 4 years I have primarily focused on working with children, adolescents and families. In the years since I have been practicing I have been able to work with clients who have presented with various diagnosis and issues some of which include Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Emotion-Regulation, Social Skills difficulties, Peer and Self-Esteem Issues. I work collaboratively with individuals to ensure that treatment is tailored to address the specific needs of every individual client I see.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in the same fights, or unsure how things got so painful, therapy can help. Many couples come in exhausted by criticism, shutdown, resentment, or distance and want a new way forward. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded—supportive, but focused on meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in the same fights, or unsure how things got so painful, therapy can help. Many couples come in exhausted by criticism, shutdown, resentment, or distance and want a new way forward. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded—supportive, but focused on meaningful, lasting change.
Sometimes we need someone to help us organize our experiences and figure out what we need. I love to help my clients explore their history, identify pain points, address the symptoms that may have developed, and understand how to fully grieve and find deeper acceptance in their lives. Nothing is more rewarding than discovering who you really are and living into who you were created to be, and learning to use your pain for purpose and meaning.
Sometimes we need someone to help us organize our experiences and figure out what we need. I love to help my clients explore their history, identify pain points, address the symptoms that may have developed, and understand how to fully grieve and find deeper acceptance in their lives. Nothing is more rewarding than discovering who you really are and living into who you were created to be, and learning to use your pain for purpose and meaning.
Hello, my name is Jess and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are just starting therapy or a return client, welcome! Making your own mental health a priority is not easy, but I believe it's necessary to take care of ourselves before we take on the responsibilities of daily life. I do my best to make the therapeutic process a collaborative journey to ensure that I'm working with you to build upon your own individual strengths. I will make sure that we go at your pace in therapy, while being open and receptive to feedback. I want to know that you are benefitting from our time together.
Hello, my name is Jess and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are just starting therapy or a return client, welcome! Making your own mental health a priority is not easy, but I believe it's necessary to take care of ourselves before we take on the responsibilities of daily life. I do my best to make the therapeutic process a collaborative journey to ensure that I'm working with you to build upon your own individual strengths. I will make sure that we go at your pace in therapy, while being open and receptive to feedback. I want to know that you are benefitting from our time together.
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or are you having difficulty navigating life's challenges? Did you have a difficult childhood ? How we were treated growing up impacts how we cope today and who we become as adults.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and family systems, I also have many years helping families cope with the trauma of divorce.
Call me to see if I can help you. 310-373-7994
Do you feel overwhelmed, stressed or are you having difficulty navigating life's challenges? Did you have a difficult childhood ? How we were treated growing up impacts how we cope today and who we become as adults.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, and family systems, I also have many years helping families cope with the trauma of divorce.
Call me to see if I can help you. 310-373-7994
With 35 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 35 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.
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Number of Therapists in 90503
100+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in 90503 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 82% | Aetna |
| 78% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 67% | Optum |
How Therapists in 90503 see their clients
| 63% | In Person and Online | |
| 37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 19% | Male |