Therapists in 90731
Hi there! I work with adults, couples, and children who are looking to have a genuine connection with their therapist. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and chronic illness/pain, but also treat a variety of other challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum care, self-esteem, and relationship issues. My aim is to help people find clarity, feel empowered, and develop healthy self-esteem so they can have more meaningful, playful, productive, and fulfilling lives. My approach in therapy is relatable, holistic, and deeply compassionate and I value humor and play for healing! Text me, call, or email for a consult!
Hi there! I work with adults, couples, and children who are looking to have a genuine connection with their therapist. I specialize in trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, and chronic illness/pain, but also treat a variety of other challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, postpartum care, self-esteem, and relationship issues. My aim is to help people find clarity, feel empowered, and develop healthy self-esteem so they can have more meaningful, playful, productive, and fulfilling lives. My approach in therapy is relatable, holistic, and deeply compassionate and I value humor and play for healing! Text me, call, or email for a consult!
Hello and welcome :-)
“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” — Hafez
You are a unique expression of life, navigating the complexity of being human. Your story matters, and change is possible. Patterns may repeat, but with awareness they can be understood and transformed.
You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy offers a space to reconnect with your strength and clarity. I provide a supportive, down-to-earth approach with room for insight—and a bit of lightness.
Let’s begin where you are, and work together toward what’s next.
Hello and welcome :-)
“I wish I could show you, when you are lonely or in darkness, the astonishing light of your own being.” — Hafez
You are a unique expression of life, navigating the complexity of being human. Your story matters, and change is possible. Patterns may repeat, but with awareness they can be understood and transformed.
You don’t have to do this alone. Therapy offers a space to reconnect with your strength and clarity. I provide a supportive, down-to-earth approach with room for insight—and a bit of lightness.
Let’s begin where you are, and work together toward what’s next.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, I'm glad you're here. I know finding a first or new therapist can be intimidating, and you're scrolling through so many wonderful and talented options, you must be wondering by now how you will ever decide. Well, please allow me to introduce myself; I will make this short and sweet.
I am a bilingual, Latina, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working in private schools, rehabilitation facilities, and college campuses. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to visit my page, I'm glad you're here. I know finding a first or new therapist can be intimidating, and you're scrolling through so many wonderful and talented options, you must be wondering by now how you will ever decide. Well, please allow me to introduce myself; I will make this short and sweet.
I am a bilingual, Latina, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. I have experience working in private schools, rehabilitation facilities, and college campuses. I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Are you feeling tired of struggling with anxiety, overwhelming stress, low self-confidence, or negative thinking? Are you not feeling like yourself these days, or have you been ignoring the anger, fear, and resentment building inside of you so long you don’t even know who you are anymore? Or perhaps you’re arguing more intensely with your partner, feeling emotionally battered and bruised, questioning whether you’ll ever be heard or understood. Maybe you feel stuck and hopeless about it, and you’re thinking it’s time to get help because you want to give it a real chance with a real therapist who knows how to turn it all around.
Are you feeling tired of struggling with anxiety, overwhelming stress, low self-confidence, or negative thinking? Are you not feeling like yourself these days, or have you been ignoring the anger, fear, and resentment building inside of you so long you don’t even know who you are anymore? Or perhaps you’re arguing more intensely with your partner, feeling emotionally battered and bruised, questioning whether you’ll ever be heard or understood. Maybe you feel stuck and hopeless about it, and you’re thinking it’s time to get help because you want to give it a real chance with a real therapist who knows how to turn it all around.
Hello and thanks for reaching out! I have been practicing in California and licensed for 18 years. I specifically trained and have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, depression, neurodiversity and childhood disorders. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Hello and thanks for reaching out! I have been practicing in California and licensed for 18 years. I specifically trained and have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, depression, neurodiversity and childhood disorders. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy takes courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Welcome!
I’m a LCSW with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, offering a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I specialize in family dynamics, childhood and adolescent concerns, and trauma recovery. I’m trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, and I have extensive experience working with first responders, Longshore men/women, and their families as they navigate the stress and demands of their professions.
Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you find balance and strengthen resilience!
Welcome!
I’m a LCSW with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused, offering a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.
I specialize in family dynamics, childhood and adolescent concerns, and trauma recovery. I’m trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, and I have extensive experience working with first responders, Longshore men/women, and their families as they navigate the stress and demands of their professions.
Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to help you find balance and strengthen resilience!
Beginning therapy takes courage and you've already taken the first step. My goal is to help you feel better, build stronger relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
I work with teenagers, adults, and families in my San Pedro office and online. I practice person-centered therapy, integrating different approaches to therapy based on what you’re looking for and what works for you. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Beginning therapy takes courage and you've already taken the first step. My goal is to help you feel better, build stronger relationships, and live a more meaningful life.
I work with teenagers, adults, and families in my San Pedro office and online. I practice person-centered therapy, integrating different approaches to therapy based on what you’re looking for and what works for you. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Family Systems Therapy.
Hi, I’m Derrick (he/him). I support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, stress, identity questions, and major life transitions. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. These experiences are more common than we talk about — and they can shift when we have a safe place to reflect, express, and be seen.
I work from a Narrative Therapy lens, which means we explore the stories you’ve learned about who you are — and we get curious about which parts still fit and which parts you’re ready to change.
Hi, I’m Derrick (he/him). I support individuals who are navigating depression, anxiety, stress, identity questions, and major life transitions. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, lost, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. These experiences are more common than we talk about — and they can shift when we have a safe place to reflect, express, and be seen.
I work from a Narrative Therapy lens, which means we explore the stories you’ve learned about who you are — and we get curious about which parts still fit and which parts you’re ready to change.
I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
I believe that every individual is a whole and healthy being. Trauma that occurs in childhood or later in life creates a block that makes one feel less than whole and far from healthy. Because of this, anxiety, depression, addictions to substances, food, and other destructive behaviors become a way of coping. My goal is to help my clients restore the feeling of wholeness and well-being by providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment in which they can work through difficult issues and restore their true selves. I see it everyday...
I love exploring what drives and motivates people, what holds people back, what inspires people, what moves people, and what makes them passionate in life. Together, we will explore and uncover purpose and meaning, and work at finding ways of living and fulfilling that purpose.
I love exploring what drives and motivates people, what holds people back, what inspires people, what moves people, and what makes them passionate in life. Together, we will explore and uncover purpose and meaning, and work at finding ways of living and fulfilling that purpose.
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.
I understand that life can be difficult and at times and even overwhelming. My goal is to be a genuine support to you and help you learn new ways to cope through your struggles. I have extensive experience in helping people who are facing difficult experiences. I believe you have the ability to make your life better, to grow as a person and to overcome your current struggles.
I understand that life can be difficult and at times and even overwhelming. My goal is to be a genuine support to you and help you learn new ways to cope through your struggles. I have extensive experience in helping people who are facing difficult experiences. I believe you have the ability to make your life better, to grow as a person and to overcome your current struggles.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families navigating stress, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, and relationship or family challenges. I have extensive experience supporting youth, families, neurodivergent individuals, and those navigating trauma, parenting, and the foster/adoptive care system. As a trauma-informed therapist, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel understood and supported. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful healing and growth.
I work with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families navigating stress, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioral concerns, and relationship or family challenges. I have extensive experience supporting youth, families, neurodivergent individuals, and those navigating trauma, parenting, and the foster/adoptive care system. As a trauma-informed therapist, I strive to create a compassionate, supportive space where clients feel understood and supported. Together, we build practical tools, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and move toward meaningful healing and growth.
If you’re used to being the steady one—the professional, caregiver, or provider others rely on—you may appear strong on the outside but feel tense, depleted, or disconnected inside. Over time, unchecked stress, loss, or change can leave us stuck in a state of high alert or quiet shutdown. This isn’t weakness; it’s adaptation.
I focus on restoring your flexibility, helping your nervous system settle, rebuild regulation, and rescript patterns of over-functioning or self-silencing. Together, we will build and strengthen healing neural pathways so you can respond to life with steadiness, clarity, and choice—not just endurance.
If you’re used to being the steady one—the professional, caregiver, or provider others rely on—you may appear strong on the outside but feel tense, depleted, or disconnected inside. Over time, unchecked stress, loss, or change can leave us stuck in a state of high alert or quiet shutdown. This isn’t weakness; it’s adaptation.
I focus on restoring your flexibility, helping your nervous system settle, rebuild regulation, and rescript patterns of over-functioning or self-silencing. Together, we will build and strengthen healing neural pathways so you can respond to life with steadiness, clarity, and choice—not just endurance.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience working in a variety of settings and with different populations, such as schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment disorders. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
I am a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have experience working in a variety of settings and with different populations, such as schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and adjustment disorders. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment where you can be yourself.
Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself and the ways your experiences shape your life and relationships. Together, we’ll explore what you’re carrying, focus on what matters most to you, and build deeper self-understanding in a way that feels supportive and at your pace.
Therapy can be a space to better understand yourself and the ways your experiences shape your life and relationships. Together, we’ll explore what you’re carrying, focus on what matters most to you, and build deeper self-understanding in a way that feels supportive and at your pace.
My name is Melissa Pedersen MFT and my counseling team proudly serves our local union members. We accept Blue Shield PPO Ilwu-Pma insurance to provide quality care for our longshore and Southbay communities.
You’ve earned strong benefits through your hard work. Using them isn’t a luxury, it’s smart.
My name is Melissa Pedersen MFT and my counseling team proudly serves our local union members. We accept Blue Shield PPO Ilwu-Pma insurance to provide quality care for our longshore and Southbay communities.
You’ve earned strong benefits through your hard work. Using them isn’t a luxury, it’s smart.
You know something needs to change, but you keep finding yourself in the same patterns. Maybe sex has become complicated, intimacy feels distant, or you and your partner keep having the same argument. You may be struggling with mismatched desire, infidelity, sexual shame, pornography, or difficulty feeling connected. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand these patterns and actually create something different.
You know something needs to change, but you keep finding yourself in the same patterns. Maybe sex has become complicated, intimacy feels distant, or you and your partner keep having the same argument. You may be struggling with mismatched desire, infidelity, sexual shame, pornography, or difficulty feeling connected. I work with individuals and couples who want to understand these patterns and actually create something different.
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
Welcome! I help my clients find hope and purpose, resolve current emotional struggles, and create an abundant, thriving life. Anxiety, depression, marital distress and disconnection; worries, confusion, exhaustion, hopelessness...these are a few of the concerns that bring clients into my office. Together, we can understand these problems and find solutions to create a life of joy and meaning. My training has been in mood disorders, marital therapy, substance use and codependency, and trauma. I love helping clients reach their goals - great mental health, successful relationships, healthy boundaries, you name it!
A therapist you connect with is just as important as one who understands your specific issue. I work with individual adults and adolescents who are ready to take an active role in their own progress and want practical tools for change. Many clients come to me after searching for a therapist who truly understands OCD and anxiety, someone trained specifically in the evidence-based treatments that work, not just general talk therapy. Others are looking for support with self-esteem, codependency, or feeling stuck, and want a therapist who's approachable, honest, and easy to engage with.
A therapist you connect with is just as important as one who understands your specific issue. I work with individual adults and adolescents who are ready to take an active role in their own progress and want practical tools for change. Many clients come to me after searching for a therapist who truly understands OCD and anxiety, someone trained specifically in the evidence-based treatments that work, not just general talk therapy. Others are looking for support with self-esteem, codependency, or feeling stuck, and want a therapist who's approachable, honest, and easy to engage with.
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Number of Therapists in 90731
80+
Average cost per session
$187
Therapists in 90731 who prioritize treating:
| 83% | Anxiety |
| 83% | Social Anxiety |
| 83% | Health Anxiety |
| 83% | Driving Anxiety |
| 75% | Depression |
| 64% | Relationship Issues |
| 64% | Grief |
Average years in practice
16 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 78% | Aetna |
| 70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 59% | Anthem |
How Therapists in 90731 see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |