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Allysha Arora
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Whether it is for you or a loved one, I am here to help individuals move through and cope with life's many challenges and transitions. There are many stressors that cause anxiety, shame, anger, and so many other overwhelming feelings making it difficult to move through the world. I am here to provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore those feelings with support of compassion and authenticity. I work with adolescents and adults who are wanting and willing to make those first steps toward positive change.
Whether it is for you or a loved one, I am here to help individuals move through and cope with life's many challenges and transitions. There are many stressors that cause anxiety, shame, anger, and so many other overwhelming feelings making it difficult to move through the world. I am here to provide a space of safety and acceptance for clients to explore those feelings with support of compassion and authenticity. I work with adolescents and adults who are wanting and willing to make those first steps toward positive change.
(424) 399-5218 View (424) 399-5218
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Laura Malandrino
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hello and welcome! My name is Laura and I am deeply committed to nurturing the innate resilience within each individual. Whether you're facing the complexities of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. I firmly believe that within each of us lies the power to change, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful and fulfilling lives. Therapy is a powerful tool, offering insight, clarity, and strategies to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience.
Hello and welcome! My name is Laura and I am deeply committed to nurturing the innate resilience within each individual. Whether you're facing the complexities of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, traumatic experiences, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you. I firmly believe that within each of us lies the power to change, overcome obstacles, and create meaningful and fulfilling lives. Therapy is a powerful tool, offering insight, clarity, and strategies to navigate life's challenges and cultivate resilience.
(424) 353-3268 View (424) 353-3268
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Shawn Klein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, Jungian, Analyst
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, having relationship difficulties or need guidance and support in your life? As a therapist for over 25 years, I have effectively helped many individuals and couples with an insight and solution based therapy. I tailor the therapy to fit each individual’s needs by combining a compassionate approach with expertise and direct feedback. I’m trained in individual therapy, couple and family system dynamics and have an advanced degree in depth psychology.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, having relationship difficulties or need guidance and support in your life? As a therapist for over 25 years, I have effectively helped many individuals and couples with an insight and solution based therapy. I tailor the therapy to fit each individual’s needs by combining a compassionate approach with expertise and direct feedback. I’m trained in individual therapy, couple and family system dynamics and have an advanced degree in depth psychology.
(747) 223-8729 View (747) 223-8729
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Steve Gratwick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
Everyone faces challenges with anxiety, grief, depression or reduced self-esteem at times. I am here to provide caring, empathetic and structured support for when you’re dealing with these issues. You may also want to build upon the progress you’ve made in the past, but finding yourself stuck or without focus. Learning the triggers, tools and strategies to better understand and help manage these hurdles when they come up can have a lasting and positive impact. I look forward to listening to what matters to you, and together developing and supporting your path towards renewed balance and wellness.
Everyone faces challenges with anxiety, grief, depression or reduced self-esteem at times. I am here to provide caring, empathetic and structured support for when you’re dealing with these issues. You may also want to build upon the progress you’ve made in the past, but finding yourself stuck or without focus. Learning the triggers, tools and strategies to better understand and help manage these hurdles when they come up can have a lasting and positive impact. I look forward to listening to what matters to you, and together developing and supporting your path towards renewed balance and wellness.
(424) 296-4529 View (424) 296-4529
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Leah Niehaus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
Much of my professional experience has been working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. I enjoy helping each family member find their voice and improve their communication and functioning as a family. I aim to help them to lift their depression and anxiety, communicate better in their relationships, and figure out who they are and what they stand for. In addition to individual and family therapy, we also offer numerous group therapies. I also provide Clinical Supervision to pre-licensed therapists and Associate positions.
(310) 997-4280 View (310) 997-4280
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Jake Insler
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Dr. Jake Insler is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in high-performance, mindset and mental skills training. He utilizes a mindfulness-based approach towards improving performance, and overall mental growth. Whether the goal is to build confidence, manage emotions, increase focus, build calm, perform under pressure, be more optimistic or develop resiliency, working with Dr. Jake is an overall growth experience. He has experience working with athletes of all levels including olympic and professional. As well as business professionals looking to level up their game. He also has extensive experience working with anxiety.
Dr. Jake Insler is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in high-performance, mindset and mental skills training. He utilizes a mindfulness-based approach towards improving performance, and overall mental growth. Whether the goal is to build confidence, manage emotions, increase focus, build calm, perform under pressure, be more optimistic or develop resiliency, working with Dr. Jake is an overall growth experience. He has experience working with athletes of all levels including olympic and professional. As well as business professionals looking to level up their game. He also has extensive experience working with anxiety.
(310) 361-7816 View (310) 361-7816
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Julia Herrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I am passionate and highly experienced working with adolescents 10 & up and adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, divorce, ADHD, relationship struggles, and big life transitions.
Seeking out therapy and finding the right therapist can feel daunting, frustrating, and extremely vulnerable. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative relationship with my clients. I want my clients to know they are not alone in their struggles. I not only understand and validate but also help empower them to create both emotional and behavioral changes that will lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. My goal is to have my client become more self-aware, identify and implement their strengths, and have tools they can apply outside of the therapy room.
I am passionate and highly experienced working with adolescents 10 & up and adults that struggle with anxiety, depression, divorce, ADHD, relationship struggles, and big life transitions.
Seeking out therapy and finding the right therapist can feel daunting, frustrating, and extremely vulnerable. Knowing this, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and collaborative relationship with my clients. I want my clients to know they are not alone in their struggles. I not only understand and validate but also help empower them to create both emotional and behavioral changes that will lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. My goal is to have my client become more self-aware, identify and implement their strengths, and have tools they can apply outside of the therapy room.
(626) 551-4897 View (626) 551-4897
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Theresa Goldstein
LPC Intern, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Clients who work with me might struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness/ autoimmune issues, trauma due to relational/family dynamics, OCD, and grief and loss. I provide expressive arts therapy and talk therapy for all ages including mindful parenting support for adults and re-parenting and parts work for teens and adults.
Clients who work with me might struggle with anxiety, depression, chronic illness/ autoimmune issues, trauma due to relational/family dynamics, OCD, and grief and loss. I provide expressive arts therapy and talk therapy for all ages including mindful parenting support for adults and re-parenting and parts work for teens and adults.
(310) 582-5307 View (310) 582-5307
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Sharon M. Coulter
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PPS, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Life is messy but my philosophy is that even crisis brings great opportunity for growth. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple, our work together integrates therapeutic approaches such as Compassionate/Non-Violent Communication, Tapping (EFT), CBT, EMDR, Gestalt and Internal Family Systems, Hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Anxiety and depression are the organism's way of expressing the need for help. Whether you're looking to address past trauma, increase self confidence and self compassion, grieve or nurture a relationship, or support yourself through a life transition, I am here to support you on the journey.
Life is messy but my philosophy is that even crisis brings great opportunity for growth. Whether you're an adolescent, adult, or couple, our work together integrates therapeutic approaches such as Compassionate/Non-Violent Communication, Tapping (EFT), CBT, EMDR, Gestalt and Internal Family Systems, Hypnosis, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Anxiety and depression are the organism's way of expressing the need for help. Whether you're looking to address past trauma, increase self confidence and self compassion, grieve or nurture a relationship, or support yourself through a life transition, I am here to support you on the journey.
(310) 740-9038 View (310) 740-9038
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Chloe Canton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
Watching your child struggle is uniquely painful. Your family functions as a system, and as your child continues to face hardships, it impacts each member in different ways. While one child suffers, siblings feel overlooked, caregivers are consumed with worry, and the parental unit struggles to attend to one another. The good news is, you have every resource needed to bring the family system back into functionality. Here, the family is the solution. Our work will uncover the strengths that already exist within your child and family unit, while providing you with the tools and knowledge needed to capitalize on those strengths.
(424) 417-2238 View (424) 417-2238
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Rhonda Smillie
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and sexual issues.
Rethink, Reframe, Realign, Recover. Do you feel as if your life is a sandcastle with the water always threatening to wash it out to sea? I work with clients to explore how unresolved issues from the past impact the present. In an open and safe environment, we explore authentic feelings and lost aspects of self often censored in general society, toward greater personal insight, growth, and change. An accepting and validating therapy relationship can be a key element in the healing of old wounds.
I have years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and sexual issues.
Rethink, Reframe, Realign, Recover. Do you feel as if your life is a sandcastle with the water always threatening to wash it out to sea? I work with clients to explore how unresolved issues from the past impact the present. In an open and safe environment, we explore authentic feelings and lost aspects of self often censored in general society, toward greater personal insight, growth, and change. An accepting and validating therapy relationship can be a key element in the healing of old wounds.
(310) 683-2263 View (310) 683-2263
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Jonathan Morin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
I'm an experienced psychotherapist skilled in working with individuals and families. I've treated adults with stress, anxiety/depression, relationship and career struggles and teenagers with behavioral/emotional problems, academic issues and parent-child conflicts. I primarily utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people identify and apply their own personal strengths to work effectively through different life circumstances.
I'm an experienced psychotherapist skilled in working with individuals and families. I've treated adults with stress, anxiety/depression, relationship and career struggles and teenagers with behavioral/emotional problems, academic issues and parent-child conflicts. I primarily utilize strengths-based, cognitive behavioral and solution-focused approaches to help people identify and apply their own personal strengths to work effectively through different life circumstances.
(310) 409-4798 View (310) 409-4798
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Erika Garza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
My experience includes treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, & self-image issues.
How can I help you accomplish your mental and emotional goals? Let's chat, let's get to the root of the issue, let's talk about why you're thinking of making this phone call. We all need someone to process the hardships at some point in our lives. I am here to provide a safe, holistic, and authentic environment for you to unravel whatever it is that is weighing on you. Let's release the pain, the hurt, the self-doubt, and discover your potential.
My experience includes treating trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, & self-image issues.
How can I help you accomplish your mental and emotional goals? Let's chat, let's get to the root of the issue, let's talk about why you're thinking of making this phone call. We all need someone to process the hardships at some point in our lives. I am here to provide a safe, holistic, and authentic environment for you to unravel whatever it is that is weighing on you. Let's release the pain, the hurt, the self-doubt, and discover your potential.
(855) 921-4978 View (855) 921-4978
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Alyson Hinz
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
I specialize in working with children, teens, college students, adults, and athletes who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Welcome! I am Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who uses a creative and integrative approach to keep you engaged in therapy. I look forward to providing you a safe place to start setting achievable goals! My primary platform is teletherapy, which I believe can offer can offer flexibility, whether you are a college student looking for a session in between classes, experiencing transportation issues, or seeking solace in your own home. Therapy can be great place to start exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with no judgment or bias.
I specialize in working with children, teens, college students, adults, and athletes who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, and life changes.
Welcome! I am Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who uses a creative and integrative approach to keep you engaged in therapy. I look forward to providing you a safe place to start setting achievable goals! My primary platform is teletherapy, which I believe can offer can offer flexibility, whether you are a college student looking for a session in between classes, experiencing transportation issues, or seeking solace in your own home. Therapy can be great place to start exploring your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with no judgment or bias.
(424) 955-6014 View (424) 955-6014
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Catherine Alvarado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hello! I offer online and in person sessions out of my cozy office in Hermosa Beach. I support my clients in healing anxiety and past traumas so they can build a deeper relationship with themselves and experience more connection, fulfillment, and joy in their lives. Our work together combines cerebral modalities and Mindfulness-Based Interventions with body-based techniques like Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to help clients develop a balanced and restored sense of self.
Hello! I offer online and in person sessions out of my cozy office in Hermosa Beach. I support my clients in healing anxiety and past traumas so they can build a deeper relationship with themselves and experience more connection, fulfillment, and joy in their lives. Our work together combines cerebral modalities and Mindfulness-Based Interventions with body-based techniques like Somatic Experiencing and EMDR to help clients develop a balanced and restored sense of self.
(323) 917-8554 View (323) 917-8554
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Marissa Velasco-Adania
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, decision paralysis, life transitions, relationship struggles, eating disorders and body image distress as well as the neurodivergent population in understanding their needs and relationship challenges.
I know how scary it can be to reach out for help and let someone in on your struggles. It can feel devestating when your life feels like it's not working. The guilt and overwhelm that comes when your attempts to make changes fall short. This is why I believe therapy can be so helpful. My role is to support you through the ebs and flows of life as well as provide you a trustworthy therapeutic relationship to work through past and present experiences or stuck points in relationships that are keeping you from feeling fulfilled.
I work with children, teens and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, lack of motivation, decision paralysis, life transitions, relationship struggles, eating disorders and body image distress as well as the neurodivergent population in understanding their needs and relationship challenges.
I know how scary it can be to reach out for help and let someone in on your struggles. It can feel devestating when your life feels like it's not working. The guilt and overwhelm that comes when your attempts to make changes fall short. This is why I believe therapy can be so helpful. My role is to support you through the ebs and flows of life as well as provide you a trustworthy therapeutic relationship to work through past and present experiences or stuck points in relationships that are keeping you from feeling fulfilled.
(424) 484-7111 View (424) 484-7111
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Samantha Calvillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I welcome women who are ready to reclaim control over their lives and actively engage in the process of unlearning obstacles that may hinder their happiness. My ideal client is someone who is ready to embrace change and embark on a journey of healing. Typically, she may be grappling with challenges related to trauma, anxiety, stress, navigating her Latina identity, or navigating stressful life transitions. Together, we can navigate these complexities and work towards a path of empowerment and growth.
I welcome women who are ready to reclaim control over their lives and actively engage in the process of unlearning obstacles that may hinder their happiness. My ideal client is someone who is ready to embrace change and embark on a journey of healing. Typically, she may be grappling with challenges related to trauma, anxiety, stress, navigating her Latina identity, or navigating stressful life transitions. Together, we can navigate these complexities and work towards a path of empowerment and growth.
(310) 455-8094 View (310) 455-8094
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Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
(562) 268-0951 View (562) 268-0951
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Geraldine Medrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254  (Online Only)
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether it is with family, colleagues, or friends. I have experience helping adults navigate complex relationships, that can often leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or exhausted. I have helped adults who have experienced childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional abuse, and other Mental health conditions, learn coping strategies as adults.
Relationships can be difficult to navigate, whether it is with family, colleagues, or friends. I have experience helping adults navigate complex relationships, that can often leave you feeling anxious, depressed, or exhausted. I have helped adults who have experienced childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, emotional abuse, and other Mental health conditions, learn coping strategies as adults.
(909) 310-8037 View (909) 310-8037
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Lou Figueroa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS, CHT
Verified Verified
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
I am an experienced bilingual clinician who works with adolescents, adults, couples and families dealing with a variety of mental health issues. I utilize a number of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, clinical hypnosis and hypnotically-facilitated psychotherapy. My areas of specialization include addiction, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, grief/loss, and bipolar disorder. My life experience has given me broad exposure to divorce, blended families, bi-cultural families, midlife career changes, families with special needs members, special needs advocacy, and sports performance.
(424) 772-4403 View (424) 772-4403
Anxiety Therapists

What are the most common treatments for anxiety?

Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?

The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

When should I seek treatment for anxiety?

Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?

Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.