Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Amanda Saragusti
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90026 (Online Only)
I believe that through real connection and authenticity, we can get to know ourselves in a deeper way in order to make lasting and impactful change. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds, and extensive experience working with diverse populations. I have a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with relationships and intimacy, individuals navigating difficult family/parenting dynamics, individuals who feel they would like a richer and more meaningful connection to others, and those struggling to find acceptance of and confidence in their own humanity.
I believe that through real connection and authenticity, we can get to know ourselves in a deeper way in order to make lasting and impactful change. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families from a variety of backgrounds, and extensive experience working with diverse populations. I have a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with relationships and intimacy, individuals navigating difficult family/parenting dynamics, individuals who feel they would like a richer and more meaningful connection to others, and those struggling to find acceptance of and confidence in their own humanity.
Gayla Terzian
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
Deciding to seek therapy takes courage and is not always an easy thing to do, but sometimes we all need a little help and objective guidance with what life is handing us. Whether it's depression, anxiety, relationship issues, a life transition, coping skills, addiction, grief and loss, personal exploration or something else, I possess a wide range of professional and personal experience. If you think you may be ready to address what's bothering you more directly, with some professional and compassionate assistance, please contact me for a free 30-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit.
The Luna Centre
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
Elizabeth Carpenter Argila
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, JD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? Unsure where to turn? We have all been there. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I'm committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I know from experience that holding onto hope for meaningful change, even when clients can't hold onto that hope for themselves, is one of the most powerful things I can offer.
Are you feeling stuck? Hopeless? Unsure where to turn? We have all been there. I believe therapy provides safety, hope, understanding, and a way forward. I'm committed to creating a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for my clients. I know from experience that holding onto hope for meaningful change, even when clients can't hold onto that hope for themselves, is one of the most powerful things I can offer.
Dennis Forfa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
When you feel like you're spinning your wheels, therapy can provide traction you need to get your life moving forward. Therapy can help you learn how to stop struggling with creative stagnation, worry, self-doubt, lack of motivation, loneliness, homesickness, or the pain of loss. Therapy can help get you unstuck from repeated struggles with yourself and difficulties with others. In our meetings, you and I will work together to identify roadblocks that keep holding you back. I will assist you in creating permanent strategies for getting past those roadblocks to build a more complete, fulfilling, dynamic, and purposeful life.
When you feel like you're spinning your wheels, therapy can provide traction you need to get your life moving forward. Therapy can help you learn how to stop struggling with creative stagnation, worry, self-doubt, lack of motivation, loneliness, homesickness, or the pain of loss. Therapy can help get you unstuck from repeated struggles with yourself and difficulties with others. In our meetings, you and I will work together to identify roadblocks that keep holding you back. I will assist you in creating permanent strategies for getting past those roadblocks to build a more complete, fulfilling, dynamic, and purposeful life.
Erin Stanford
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90039
"Wisdom knows what feelings are present without being lost in them." - Buddha. Therapy is a collaborative journey where I can help you find relief from emotional distress, gain clarity on your issues, and develop coping skills and tools to move forward. I believe you deserve therapy specifically crafted to fit your personality and lifestyle, as opposed to being treated with some sort of template. I encourage my clients to have open communication with me in order to get their needs met. My goal is to help you experience healing at this time in your life and also gain wisdom for future challenges.
"Wisdom knows what feelings are present without being lost in them." - Buddha. Therapy is a collaborative journey where I can help you find relief from emotional distress, gain clarity on your issues, and develop coping skills and tools to move forward. I believe you deserve therapy specifically crafted to fit your personality and lifestyle, as opposed to being treated with some sort of template. I encourage my clients to have open communication with me in order to get their needs met. My goal is to help you experience healing at this time in your life and also gain wisdom for future challenges.
Sarah Sasha A Gutstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Being able to have meaningful relationships in your life takes effort and can make a difference in the difficult situations that you may face during a lifetime. Sometimes the ghosts from our past make it hard to trust and communicate with our loved ones. Your past and present environmental stressors and relationships can shape who you are today and create feelings of depression and anxiety. At times, doing anything to cope seems necessary. However, with therapy, you can find those strengths that you already have and bring them to light in order to change your quality of life for the better.
Being able to have meaningful relationships in your life takes effort and can make a difference in the difficult situations that you may face during a lifetime. Sometimes the ghosts from our past make it hard to trust and communicate with our loved ones. Your past and present environmental stressors and relationships can shape who you are today and create feelings of depression and anxiety. At times, doing anything to cope seems necessary. However, with therapy, you can find those strengths that you already have and bring them to light in order to change your quality of life for the better.
LA Psychotherapy Group
Psychologist, PsyD, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, guilt, grief, disappointment, sadness, displaced anger, intimacy issues, trouble with communication, disconnection in your relationships, being overwhelmed, or just a feeling of being stuck? Do you wonder if life could feel better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain about the future and wonder how to connect to others so they don't feel lonely and isolated. Not addressing these worries lead to more disconnect, sadness and feelings of aloneness. Talking to a therapist can help you start to feel better and not have to deal with these issues on your own.
Do you struggle with anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, guilt, grief, disappointment, sadness, displaced anger, intimacy issues, trouble with communication, disconnection in your relationships, being overwhelmed, or just a feeling of being stuck? Do you wonder if life could feel better? Now more than ever people are feeling uncertain about the future and wonder how to connect to others so they don't feel lonely and isolated. Not addressing these worries lead to more disconnect, sadness and feelings of aloneness. Talking to a therapist can help you start to feel better and not have to deal with these issues on your own.
Wendy Jaffa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90010
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping individuals find their path of joy by understanding the past, finding their voice in the present, and mapping out hope for the future. I can help you develop coping skills when facing unexpected and demanding situations so that you are able to move forward on your own path and at your own pace. Whether it’s adjusting to a new job or relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, or managing life’s anxiety, I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to heal, grow and move forward.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys helping individuals find their path of joy by understanding the past, finding their voice in the present, and mapping out hope for the future. I can help you develop coping skills when facing unexpected and demanding situations so that you are able to move forward on your own path and at your own pace. Whether it’s adjusting to a new job or relationship, grieving the loss of a loved one, or managing life’s anxiety, I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to heal, grow and move forward.
Geoffrey E Sherrell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90066
My name is Geoffrey Sherrell, M.A., LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing online and in-person counseling services. Often, individuals are overwhelmed with emotions and feelings that cause their lives to be out of balance psychologically and spiritually. My goals for the individuals, families, and groups I serve are to restore balance and homeostasis within their personal lives, family systems and social interactions.
My name is Geoffrey Sherrell, M.A., LMFT. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, providing online and in-person counseling services. Often, individuals are overwhelmed with emotions and feelings that cause their lives to be out of balance psychologically and spiritually. My goals for the individuals, families, and groups I serve are to restore balance and homeostasis within their personal lives, family systems and social interactions.
Rafael Gomez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Welcome! My name is Rafael Gomez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based out of Los Angeles, California. I specialize in the treatment of men who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. In addition to my individual work with men, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and children with their caregivers, specifically around the healing of trauma. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my work with individual clients, and a dyadic/family approach when working with adolescents and children.
Welcome! My name is Rafael Gomez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based out of Los Angeles, California. I specialize in the treatment of men who are struggling with anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. In addition to my individual work with men, I have extensive experience working with adolescents and children with their caregivers, specifically around the healing of trauma. I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my work with individual clients, and a dyadic/family approach when working with adolescents and children.
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90027 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients! I will get back to you back within 24 hours. Uncover the JOY in your journey to mental well-being—I'm here to make therapy a positive and playful experience! Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, sometimes leaving you feeling stuck and in search of clarity and courage. You may be grappling with issues such as past wounds, emotional well-being, or the ebbs and flows of relationships and life's challenges. Maybe your goal is to find healing, self-awareness, and self-care, or to embark on a transformative journey toward well-being and growth.
Now Accepting New Clients! I will get back to you back within 24 hours. Uncover the JOY in your journey to mental well-being—I'm here to make therapy a positive and playful experience! Life's challenges can feel overwhelming, sometimes leaving you feeling stuck and in search of clarity and courage. You may be grappling with issues such as past wounds, emotional well-being, or the ebbs and flows of relationships and life's challenges. Maybe your goal is to find healing, self-awareness, and self-care, or to embark on a transformative journey toward well-being and growth.
Maureen Dolan Tyra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90042 (Online Only)
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We will work together to identify your goals, understand how you operate, and define clear next steps every time we meet. I will help you explore your life experiences, and will gently challenge you to be open to new ways of thinking and coping, in order to develop resilience for the ups and downs of life’s journey.
We will work together to identify your goals, understand how you operate, and define clear next steps every time we meet. I will help you explore your life experiences, and will gently challenge you to be open to new ways of thinking and coping, in order to develop resilience for the ups and downs of life’s journey.
Renee Shanee Tate
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90034 (Online Only)
My clients are resilient and working towards breaking the cycles of generational/intergenerational trauma by creating new paths, traditions, and coping strategies. They trust that working through and learning from past experiences develops confidence and healthy coping skills. My clients believe that well-being is grounded in self-awareness and connection to the body. They are motivated to build the skills that allow them to participate fully in healthy relationships.
My clients are resilient and working towards breaking the cycles of generational/intergenerational trauma by creating new paths, traditions, and coping strategies. They trust that working through and learning from past experiences develops confidence and healthy coping skills. My clients believe that well-being is grounded in self-awareness and connection to the body. They are motivated to build the skills that allow them to participate fully in healthy relationships.
Mindful Living Centers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Are you struggling with self-doubt, failing to cope with the stressors of life, or feeling like you are drowning in anxiety or depression? With meaning? Identity? We can help! MindFul Living Centers is an Outpatient Behavioral Health Program providing individual and group therapy services for adults and adolescents suffering from mental health and chemical dependency issues. Sometimes these issues completely disrupt everyday behavior. Let us collaborate through these uncertain times. Whether individual or in group sessions, we can process the challenges to living more fully in the present.
Are you struggling with self-doubt, failing to cope with the stressors of life, or feeling like you are drowning in anxiety or depression? With meaning? Identity? We can help! MindFul Living Centers is an Outpatient Behavioral Health Program providing individual and group therapy services for adults and adolescents suffering from mental health and chemical dependency issues. Sometimes these issues completely disrupt everyday behavior. Let us collaborate through these uncertain times. Whether individual or in group sessions, we can process the challenges to living more fully in the present.
Shirl Kelemer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Many clients come to me depressed, grief stricken, or at a loss for where to proceed in their lives. Faulty thinking can block the ability to realize new options for thoughts and behaviors. Training, wisdom, and life experiences allow me to help guide my clients to their best therapeutic path, to personalize treatment, and to help them find their purpose. I work with trauma survivors, people with disabilities, life transitions, crises, hospice care, death, and chronic anxiety. I'm also trained to support artists through their creative struggles. That process provides them the foundation to strengthen them for any future challenges.
Many clients come to me depressed, grief stricken, or at a loss for where to proceed in their lives. Faulty thinking can block the ability to realize new options for thoughts and behaviors. Training, wisdom, and life experiences allow me to help guide my clients to their best therapeutic path, to personalize treatment, and to help them find their purpose. I work with trauma survivors, people with disabilities, life transitions, crises, hospice care, death, and chronic anxiety. I'm also trained to support artists through their creative struggles. That process provides them the foundation to strengthen them for any future challenges.
LaShonda Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hello, my name is LaShonda. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from a very small town in Georgia. However, I have lived in California since 2004. Prior to moving here I have lived in Washington state for 4 years. I joined the military at the dapper age of 18 and served my country for 13 years. I received a bachelor's in Legal Studies prior to leaving the military in 2012. After careful deliberation I decided that I no longer wanted to pursue a career in law and that I was more fascinated with human behavior.
Hello, my name is LaShonda. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist from a very small town in Georgia. However, I have lived in California since 2004. Prior to moving here I have lived in Washington state for 4 years. I joined the military at the dapper age of 18 and served my country for 13 years. I received a bachelor's in Legal Studies prior to leaving the military in 2012. After careful deliberation I decided that I no longer wanted to pursue a career in law and that I was more fascinated with human behavior.
Lynn Easley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036 (Online Only)
For many people, a symptom is initially what brings them into therapy: relationship stress, anxiety, depression, perhaps an addiction. This symptom lets one know that life in its current arrangement is not working. For any number of reasons - trauma, loss - one's true nature has been diminished, co-opted, denied. It can give one a sense of feeling unrelated to one's life.
For many people, a symptom is initially what brings them into therapy: relationship stress, anxiety, depression, perhaps an addiction. This symptom lets one know that life in its current arrangement is not working. For any number of reasons - trauma, loss - one's true nature has been diminished, co-opted, denied. It can give one a sense of feeling unrelated to one's life.
Riham Haddad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
Hi there, I'm Rita. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not able to complete daily tasks? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? find any time for yourself? I am here to help you manage anxiety, depression, and challenges that have created a feeling of "no way out". Together, we can identify the obstacles and get back on track to begin feeling balanced again.
Hi there, I'm Rita. Are you feeling overwhelmed and not able to complete daily tasks? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? find any time for yourself? I am here to help you manage anxiety, depression, and challenges that have created a feeling of "no way out". Together, we can identify the obstacles and get back on track to begin feeling balanced again.
Catherine Meyers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and wondering "where do I go from here?" It can be daunting to explore the places that scare you but deciding to do so is often the road to liberation. I work with individuals and couples who are stuck and looking for a way forward. Relationships, both with ourselves and with others, can be complex and we often become complacent and used to "the way things are." If you are here, you probably have a sense that something needs to change. I encourage you to trust yourself and give me call. I offer a free phone consultation.
Do you feel like you are at a crossroads and wondering "where do I go from here?" It can be daunting to explore the places that scare you but deciding to do so is often the road to liberation. I work with individuals and couples who are stuck and looking for a way forward. Relationships, both with ourselves and with others, can be complex and we often become complacent and used to "the way things are." If you are here, you probably have a sense that something needs to change. I encourage you to trust yourself and give me call. I offer a free phone consultation.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
74% | Self Esteem |
72% | Relationship Issues |
67% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Coping Skills |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
76% | Aetna |
69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
68% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
56% | In Person and Online | |
44% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Los Angeles?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.