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Katherine Merritt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you someone who keeps it all together but finds yourself feeling panicked, dissatisfied, and disconnected from others? Perhaps you're processing a recent or long-standing loss, or simply looking to gain more confidence and satisfaction in life. I work with creative professionals and adults bereaved as children who want to improve their relationships, find fulfillment in life, and do the deep transformative work that leads to feeling more at ease despite the unpredictability of life.

Alyssa Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Bad things are bound to happen in life - this is just part of being alive. Sometimes it is easy for us to bounce back to our to normal lives & then there are those other times where it seems as if we are stuck on a rollercoaster of emotions with no end in sight. And then at other moments, we think that we've dealt with this bad thing, only to have it keep popping up in random ways in our lives. Being in that kind of place can feel frustrating, confusing, lonely, and let's face it, pretty scary because it is difficult to know what to do, where to go, or who to turn to for help.

Thomas Echlin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Chaos and heartbreak in relationships bring people to me. They are angry and confused as they face both a hidden crisis and the loss of support or connection. Some do not have a choice – there are lawyers or social workers, and orders and mandates to address. Many are filled with shame and self-doubt, so we begin with what I know even before we meet – “your feelings are real” and “you are not losing it – you have been overwhelmed.” You are struggling to accept what you cannot change, but we may help you find the power to seize control of what you can. Whether “you” is an individual or a relationship that seems hopelessly broken.

Niles D Willits-Spolin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I take time to know my clients in the total context of their lives, not just their diagnosis and symptoms. I build comfortable, in-depth professional relationships with great safety and trust as I stay focused on what matters to my clients and track progress, session to session. This working part of therapy is about co-investigating beliefs, patterns of thinking and behaving, clarifying personal values and practicing new skills and ways of being. I provide direct, accurate guidance to help clients take these steps. My clients are awe-inspired by their capacities to reflect and create change in their lives. This is powerful!

Robert Jaffe, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I believe every human has unique struggles and deserves therapy that is tailored to best help them. I work with individuals, couples, and families to treat a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, and addiction. Since I have a license in Marriage and Family Therapy, I have a perspective that allows me to help patients see their struggles in a way they may not have considered.

Jaimi Brooks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFTA
Verified
Verified
I studied at UCLA and Pepperdine and worked in UCLA's Marriage Lab studying what makes great marriages. Early on I counseled both elementary school children and homeless schizophrenic people in New York City. I have special training in grief therapy and sex therapy and enjoy working with matters of both loss and sex. I've spent a lot of time working with creative entrepreneurs, couples, and lots and lots of women. If I had to choose a favorite group...I just couldn't. It's all important and fulfilling to me.

Ilana Grines
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Hello, I am Ilana! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California (LMFT #116296). I work with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds. I have experience in a multitude of settings, including schools, private practice, and community mental health. My therapeutic approach incorporates CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. I believe that therapy is collaborative and encourage my clients to grow in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Road to Wellness Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
If you're feeling stuck, anxious, or depressed, I'm glad you're here. My goal is to support you in getting relief, clarity, and hope. I am a licensed therapist in the states of CA, FL, SC, TX, & CT. I enjoy utilizing mind & body integration for both growth and healing, while also collaborating with you to cultivate balance and meeting your goals. I work with clients who experience challenges in their intimate relationships, big and small traumas, anxiety, and attachment wounds. It's important to me that you feel comfortable in our sessions. We are on this journey of your healing together and my style is collaborative and warm.

Jamye Waxman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, MEd
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am passionate about people. It's what drew me to the field of sexuality & relationships. My goal is to help find your authentic voice in your relationships with yourself and others. As a compassionate and attuned therapist and sex educator, I enjoy working with couples and individuals who are exploring the challenges of desire differences, sexual and gender identity issues, relationship struggles, parenting, panic, anxiety and early attachment experiences, as well as those seeking existential meaning in life and love. I am extremely comfortable working with LGBTQI clients, sex workers, & those in kink & non-monogamous communities.

Mitra Rashidian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, ACS
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
How healthy and joyful are your relationships? How strong do you feel verbalizing your needs to your loved ones? I work with people who want to improve their relationships and enhance communication with family (parents, children), children of divorcing parents, friends, sexuality, romantic/intimate partners. I treat various relationships, trauma, intimacy and sexuality issues, and body positivity. I help resolve conflicts due to life's challenges that may impact your happiness and well-being by causing negative emotions, affecting your physical and emotional health, which may lead to low self-esteem, and poor self-image.

Alan B Goodwin
Psychologist, JD, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
People can change and evolve. I utilize an integrative and empirically validated method that often helps clients change quite rapidly. I am a compassionate, dedicated and fully-licensed Psychologist. My formal training was at an American Psychological Assoc. accredited, university-based Ph.D. program and Internship site. For more detailed information regarding my services, please go to www.DrAlanGoodwin.com.
I intend my website to help you determine whether you seek the type of personal change work that I provide. I hope it achieves that for you. If you have questions, feel free to email me at DrG@DrAlanGoodwin.com

Nicole Gershenson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Hello and thanks for visiting my page! I currently specialize in anxiety and relationship issues. I work with lots of couples and individuals that struggle with codependency, obsessive behaviors, excessive worrying, childhood trauma and life transitions. My focus is to help you meet your goals whether that be individually or in your relationship. I am sex positive and have experience working with LGBTQ+ couples and non monogamous couples.

Lynne Bidwell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, MA
Verified
6 Endorsed
Verified
6 Endorsed
My passion for my work comes from helping you with your current problems and longstanding patterns in a caring, nonjudgmental, and insightful way. The joint learning, collaboration, and even humor on this journey inspires me, as we work as a team. I am an engaged, interactive, and respectful therapist, whether I am with individuals, couples, or groups. And coming from a multicultural family background, I celebrate all types of diversity and various points of view. My areas of specialty include trauma and PTSD; relationship issues and couples; creative clients; career transitions; and family members of the mentally ill.

Melissa Berman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I am here to help you reach your goals. I have expertise in working with depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, grief, families, couples, adolescents, and more. I offer a safe place, free of judgement, for clients to share their feelings and thoughts. Together, we determine therapeutic goals. I then offer various techniques to help reach these goals. No two people are the same, so I tailor my work to meet the needs of my clients. We will know when goals have been met when you feel negative symptoms have been alleviated, and are confident in the tools and techniques learned in therapy to help you remain healthy.

Cindy Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Do you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed out? Are you often trying to please or take care of others but have little energy left for yourself? I can help you identify and become more aware of your emotions and needs, set boundaries with family and friends, and feel more confident in yourself. When you work with me, you’re getting someone who unconditionally supports you, guides you, and believes in you. I believe that everyone is capable of healing and growing, and sometimes we just need support to get to where we want to go. If you are ready to make positive changes in your life, I am here to help.

John F. Robison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I provide a safe, supportive relationship where you can explore issues and grow without judgment. I draw from several psychotherapeutic approaches and use what clients are comfortable with yet challenged by such as: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Attachment theory, Psychodynamic therapy, group psychotherapy, existential/spiritual exploration, mindfulness meditation and addiction relapse prevention and recovery. I only see clients by video. I find it just as effective as face-to-face and you have the comfort of home and no traffic.

Anxiety & OCD Treatment of Los Angeles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My name is Ken Goodman and I am passionate about helping adults, teens, and children conquer their anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, panic attacks, compulsions, worry, trauma, and depression. In my 30 plus years working with patients, I have been a part of the most amazing transformations. Check out the success stories at KenGoodmanTherapy.com as well as the free self-help audios, articles, webinars, and videos. Don't put off getting help. You can get better. There's no reason to suffer.

Yerosha Meirzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
As an immigrant, I have successfully navigated what it means to create a new life in an unfamiliar place. My life history has led me to work with varied populations ranging from kids as they navigate their many worlds, adults going through life transitions, and adults struggling with addiction and navigating recovery. Working in addiction and recovery has been particularly rewarding, and my experience leading group therapy has offered foundational education for how to help people relate and lean on one another for support and growth.

Ken Goodman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping adults, teens, and children conquer their anxiety, OCD, fears, phobias, panic attacks, compulsions, worry, trauma, and depression. In my 30 plus years working with patients, I have been a part of the most amazing transformations. Check out the success stories at KenGoodmanTherapy.com as well as the free self-help audios, articles, webinars, and videos. Don't put off getting help. You can get better. There's no reason to suffer.

Amy Levine Clayton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Clients bring a wide range of concerns to my office. They experience problems with addiction, depression, loss, grief, stress, relationship problems & family dynamics. Many of my clients are high achieving people struggling w/ a problem. I draw upon my clients' strengths to assist them with making meaningful changes that make a difference in their lives. Because medication combined with psychotherapy is sometimes necessary, I'm available for confidential consultation with your physician or psychiatrist. If you don't have one who can prescribe medication for you, I can provide you with referrals for an evaluation w/ a psychiatrist
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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.
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.
What type of therapist is right for me?
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.
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.
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.
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.