Therapists in 90503
Thanks for viewing my professional profile. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17+ years experience, including working in hospitals, private clinics, and as the clinical director of an in-patient residential facility. My experience includes treating a broad range of problems that people face including addiction, depression, anxiety and divorce. Therapeutically, I strive to create a collaborative experience in therapy. A safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to find your own voice, to figure out who you are and what you truly desire.
Thanks for viewing my professional profile. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with 17+ years experience, including working in hospitals, private clinics, and as the clinical director of an in-patient residential facility. My experience includes treating a broad range of problems that people face including addiction, depression, anxiety and divorce. Therapeutically, I strive to create a collaborative experience in therapy. A safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for you to find your own voice, to figure out who you are and what you truly desire.
Kobe Bryant once said, "The key, though, is being aware of how you're feeling and how you need to be feeling, it all starts with awareness." Being self-aware is the first step toward healing and change. Initiating the next steps can be intimidating and discouraging especially if the individual or family does not know where to start. My goal is to help guide you through each step and phase on your journey to balance and happiness with empathy and compassion.
Kobe Bryant once said, "The key, though, is being aware of how you're feeling and how you need to be feeling, it all starts with awareness." Being self-aware is the first step toward healing and change. Initiating the next steps can be intimidating and discouraging especially if the individual or family does not know where to start. My goal is to help guide you through each step and phase on your journey to balance and happiness with empathy and compassion.
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
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.
Issues may be present for you that you not sure how to address, and you may be hesitant to seek help. I am a former professor of psychology for the University of Phoenix. As a therapist, a teacher and also as having had my own therapy for a number of years,
I have learned that taking the first step and admitting a problem is always the hardest step to take. Do not hesitate and do not let fear keep you from taking that crucial first step; call or write me or another therapist of your choosing and do obtain the help that you may need.
Issues may be present for you that you not sure how to address, and you may be hesitant to seek help. I am a former professor of psychology for the University of Phoenix. As a therapist, a teacher and also as having had my own therapy for a number of years,
I have learned that taking the first step and admitting a problem is always the hardest step to take. Do not hesitate and do not let fear keep you from taking that crucial first step; call or write me or another therapist of your choosing and do obtain the help that you may need.
Therapy is a powerful tool that can foster self awareness, insight and relief from anxiety and depression. Making the decision to seek guidance is the first step towards meeting your goals and limiting behavior that may be sabotaging your success. I feel it's important to create a rich understanding of past experiences and current choices so that patterns can be illuminated, identified and brought to Iight. I find that when one becomes aware of these patterns, they develop the power and confidence to move forward.
Therapy is a powerful tool that can foster self awareness, insight and relief from anxiety and depression. Making the decision to seek guidance is the first step towards meeting your goals and limiting behavior that may be sabotaging your success. I feel it's important to create a rich understanding of past experiences and current choices so that patterns can be illuminated, identified and brought to Iight. I find that when one becomes aware of these patterns, they develop the power and confidence to move forward.
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!
You’re tired of pretending you’re fine.
On the outside, you're keeping it together at work, with family, in your relationship but inside, it’s constant overthinking, burnout, and the weight of things you’ve never really had space to process.
Maybe it’s old stuff from your past. Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t shut off. Or maybe you’ve hit a wall where life just feels off and you’re wondering, “Is this really all there is?”
Whatever brought you here: you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
You’re tired of pretending you’re fine.
On the outside, you're keeping it together at work, with family, in your relationship but inside, it’s constant overthinking, burnout, and the weight of things you’ve never really had space to process.
Maybe it’s old stuff from your past. Maybe it’s anxiety that won’t shut off. Or maybe you’ve hit a wall where life just feels off and you’re wondering, “Is this really all there is?”
Whatever brought you here: you don’t have to keep doing this alone.
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN INTAKE REQUEST.***
Want to use your insurance for therapy but can't find an in-network therapist who is accepting new clients? Welcome to Abundance Therapy Center where you can get high-quality therapy using your insurance for therapy sessions! We accept most major insurances and will help you verify coverage and navigate the insurance maze. We believe in making high-quality therapy accessible and affordable to our community. We care about your healing journey. ***PLEASE VISIT "ABUNDANCETHERAPYCENTER.COM" TO SUBMIT AN INTAKE REQUEST.***
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, 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 ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
Some Adults, Teens and Children in our community face issues of stress, fear of underachieving, depression, body-image concerns, eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia or over-eating), relationship traumas (affairs, divorce, abuse, child custody battles), addictions. Other adults face unsettling retirement, empty nest syndrome, elder care concerns, serious illnesses, definite anxiety and feelings of meaninglessness. Couples become estranged: lacking in communication, connection and emotional or sexual intimacy. As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist and Counselor for over 30 years, Dr. Carol Francis uses multiple researched tools helping individuals, couples, and families create satisfaction and well-being.
When emotions take over, it can feel like you're constantly reacting — sometimes in ways that don't even make sense to you. Maybe you're stuck in cycles of anxiety, shutting down, lashing out, or just trying to hold it together. It's exhausting. And it doesn't have to stay this way.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, too sensitive, emotionally numb, or like you're constantly fighting yourself. You want to feel more stable, more connected, and more in control of how you respond. That's what therapy can help with.
When emotions take over, it can feel like you're constantly reacting — sometimes in ways that don't even make sense to you. Maybe you're stuck in cycles of anxiety, shutting down, lashing out, or just trying to hold it together. It's exhausting. And it doesn't have to stay this way.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, too sensitive, emotionally numb, or like you're constantly fighting yourself. You want to feel more stable, more connected, and more in control of how you respond. That's what therapy can help with.
Are you wondering… Why your child doesn’t talk much or seems to be quiet all the time? Why your child likes to be alone or has a hard time with friendships? Why your child does the same thing over and over again? Why your child insists on sticking to routines? If you have considered these questions, I have answers. As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I have specific expertise in evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Disabilities (ID).
Are you wondering… Why your child doesn’t talk much or seems to be quiet all the time? Why your child likes to be alone or has a hard time with friendships? Why your child does the same thing over and over again? Why your child insists on sticking to routines? If you have considered these questions, I have answers. As a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS), I have specific expertise in evaluation of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Disabilities (ID).
As a parent, you have this gut feeling when you can sense your child is struggling — maybe they're having a hard time at school, shutting down, or just seem more anxious than other kids their age. Or maybe you're a young adult facing the demands of college or life after high school, wondering... why does this feel so much harder for me?
I'm Samantha Sommer, a Licensed Educational Psychologist. I work with families and individuals to get to the heart of what's really happening and figure out the right next steps together.
As a parent, you have this gut feeling when you can sense your child is struggling — maybe they're having a hard time at school, shutting down, or just seem more anxious than other kids their age. Or maybe you're a young adult facing the demands of college or life after high school, wondering... why does this feel so much harder for me?
I'm Samantha Sommer, a Licensed Educational Psychologist. I work with families and individuals to get to the heart of what's really happening and figure out the right next steps together.
If you want to heal from anxiety, depression, developmental trauma (from childhood abuse) or acute trauma (such as assault, divorce, accident), I am trained in EMDR and neurofeedbackthat can help you heal. Neurofeedback, which is exercise for the brain, improves self-regulation and calms the nervous system, building resiliency. EMDR is a therapy that desensitizes and reprocesses trauma. Somatic Experiencing releases pent up energy in the body that keeps us from completing and letting go of traumatic experiences. I use these methods, along with traditional talk therapy, in a compassionate, kind and healing environment.
If you want to heal from anxiety, depression, developmental trauma (from childhood abuse) or acute trauma (such as assault, divorce, accident), I am trained in EMDR and neurofeedbackthat can help you heal. Neurofeedback, which is exercise for the brain, improves self-regulation and calms the nervous system, building resiliency. EMDR is a therapy that desensitizes and reprocesses trauma. Somatic Experiencing releases pent up energy in the body that keeps us from completing and letting go of traumatic experiences. I use these methods, along with traditional talk therapy, in a compassionate, kind and healing environment.
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.
Healing is messy, but it can also be creative. I work with children, teens, adults, and relationships, bringing play therapy, expressive arts, and evidence‑based approaches into the process. Sometimes healing looks like laughter, sometimes like paint splatters, and sometimes like quiet reflection—but always in a space where your story is honored and your resilience has room to grow.
Healing is messy, but it can also be creative. I work with children, teens, adults, and relationships, bringing play therapy, expressive arts, and evidence‑based approaches into the process. Sometimes healing looks like laughter, sometimes like paint splatters, and sometimes like quiet reflection—but always in a space where your story is honored and your resilience has room to grow.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Paula Nehorai is an associate marriage and family therapist. She has worked closely with older adults navigating various stages of dementia and brain trauma, as well as other aged individuals facing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
We offer therapy for Pacific Mind Health patients who are also receiving care through our medication management program, providing a connected and supportive treatment experience. Paula Nehorai is an associate marriage and family therapist. She has worked closely with older adults navigating various stages of dementia and brain trauma, as well as other aged individuals facing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, 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 ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
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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 |
| 77% | 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 |