Female Therapists in Long Beach, CA

Hi there, and welcome! As a psychologist, my goal is to support you in healing from the discomfort you’re experiencing and in regaining a sense of emotional balance. If life has thrown you a major curveball and you are struggling, this is the place, because adapting and coping with change is hard. I will work collaboratively with you to help you build coping strategies to navigate this challenging time in your life in way where we can use your strengths and be challenged in healthy ways. Whether you are looking for brief, solution-focused strategies, or long-term support, we will work together to help you achieve your goals.
Hi there, and welcome! As a psychologist, my goal is to support you in healing from the discomfort you’re experiencing and in regaining a sense of emotional balance. If life has thrown you a major curveball and you are struggling, this is the place, because adapting and coping with change is hard. I will work collaboratively with you to help you build coping strategies to navigate this challenging time in your life in way where we can use your strengths and be challenged in healthy ways. Whether you are looking for brief, solution-focused strategies, or long-term support, we will work together to help you achieve your goals.

Have you experienced a loss that is keeping you stuck and unable to enjoy a fulfilling life? Are you desiring more peace? Taking the first step towards counseling can feel difficult and takes courage. I'll be here with you. I will provide a safe space to grieve your loss or life transitions. Together we will explore the areas that are keeping you stuck and begin to move past those hard places. Without judgment, I combine compassion and insight in a safe and warm environment where you will feel accepted for who you are. I am passionate about bringing hope to areas in your life where you may have lost your direction.
Have you experienced a loss that is keeping you stuck and unable to enjoy a fulfilling life? Are you desiring more peace? Taking the first step towards counseling can feel difficult and takes courage. I'll be here with you. I will provide a safe space to grieve your loss or life transitions. Together we will explore the areas that are keeping you stuck and begin to move past those hard places. Without judgment, I combine compassion and insight in a safe and warm environment where you will feel accepted for who you are. I am passionate about bringing hope to areas in your life where you may have lost your direction.

How can we expect to run, if we have not yet learned to walk? All too often, we place pressure, self-doubt, fear, and beat ourselves up physically, emotionally, and mentally when we falter and fail in life’s pursuit. No matter the circumstances, at some point, we need someone to walk or wheel alongside us in our journey. As a multicultural therapist, I take pride in being trauma-informed and understanding the intersectionality that individuals from all walks of life encounter. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, & empowering space for my clients to confront their problems.
How can we expect to run, if we have not yet learned to walk? All too often, we place pressure, self-doubt, fear, and beat ourselves up physically, emotionally, and mentally when we falter and fail in life’s pursuit. No matter the circumstances, at some point, we need someone to walk or wheel alongside us in our journey. As a multicultural therapist, I take pride in being trauma-informed and understanding the intersectionality that individuals from all walks of life encounter. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, & empowering space for my clients to confront their problems.

Sometimes life can get difficult, for some it may feel like that more often than not. There is no shame in seeking out loved ones, friends, and professionals for support and help during those times. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental but honest environment that promotes deeper connection with self self and others, and teach practical skills and techniques that people can use to better navigate their unique struggles. I focus on discovering a person's, family, or couple's strength and empowering their innate abilities to make healthy and meaningful change.
Sometimes life can get difficult, for some it may feel like that more often than not. There is no shame in seeking out loved ones, friends, and professionals for support and help during those times. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental but honest environment that promotes deeper connection with self self and others, and teach practical skills and techniques that people can use to better navigate their unique struggles. I focus on discovering a person's, family, or couple's strength and empowering their innate abilities to make healthy and meaningful change.

I am here to support you develop life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide effective tools to help you make practical choices. My mission is to provide the utmost care for you and help you overcome internal struggles that hinder you from living in the present. I am here to support you heal wounds in your life by updating outdated thoughts and befriending symptoms. You will learn how to live in the moment, regulate emotions, develop effective ways to cope with stress, and improve relationships with others.
I am here to support you develop life-changing habits to cope with any of life’s various obstacles. My therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide effective tools to help you make practical choices. My mission is to provide the utmost care for you and help you overcome internal struggles that hinder you from living in the present. I am here to support you heal wounds in your life by updating outdated thoughts and befriending symptoms. You will learn how to live in the moment, regulate emotions, develop effective ways to cope with stress, and improve relationships with others.

Hi, I’m Maria, a bi-lingual therapist whose primary focus is working with adults, parents/caregivers, children and families as a whole. I believe it is important to have a place to be able to open up and explore what it means to be part of a family. As so, I understand reconnecting to ourselves can take some time and figuring out who we are. In my space, we will work together to learn how to support and navigate family life, which often encompasses trauma, depression, and anxiety. I believe that building in these areas can help strengthen and secure our attachment with others.
Hi, I’m Maria, a bi-lingual therapist whose primary focus is working with adults, parents/caregivers, children and families as a whole. I believe it is important to have a place to be able to open up and explore what it means to be part of a family. As so, I understand reconnecting to ourselves can take some time and figuring out who we are. In my space, we will work together to learn how to support and navigate family life, which often encompasses trauma, depression, and anxiety. I believe that building in these areas can help strengthen and secure our attachment with others.

With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed.
I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships, parenting, and at work. Se habla espanol.
With over 25 years of experience working with adults, children, couples and families experiencing a variety of life's challenges, El Arco Iris Family Counseling Center can help you get back on track. I have extensive experience with adoptive parents, gay/lesbian parents, blended, step-families and couples of all kinds. I work with individuals dealing with life's stressors, feeling unbalanced or overwhelmed.
I have a deep understanding of the life-long complications stemming from childhood abuse and ACA (adult child of alcoholics) issues. Issues that often cause recurring problems in relationships, parenting, and at work. Se habla espanol.

Have the last couple of years stretched you thin, affecting your relationships at home and at work? Major life transitions like new jobs, new relationships, or significant loses, can require more from you than you could ever imagine. Many of us have come to a point where we can benefit from additional professional support. As a first generation Latinx, I know first hand the unique strength and resilience it takes to navigate life changes in an ever evolving world. My years of training and real-life experience in developing resilience has led me to be passionate and committed to helping others find their resilience within.
Have the last couple of years stretched you thin, affecting your relationships at home and at work? Major life transitions like new jobs, new relationships, or significant loses, can require more from you than you could ever imagine. Many of us have come to a point where we can benefit from additional professional support. As a first generation Latinx, I know first hand the unique strength and resilience it takes to navigate life changes in an ever evolving world. My years of training and real-life experience in developing resilience has led me to be passionate and committed to helping others find their resilience within.

Launching young adults off to college can be a stressful time. I specialize in treatment of high school and twentysomething clients tailoring to their individual needs giving them a greater understanding of their strengths assisting them to discover their authentic self. I work with clients to map out their unique goals and set attainable targets. Competition, feeling overwhelmed can cause anxiety and fear. Together we will work together to dispel the social discomfort of not feeling good enough, smart enough and want a safe place and a strategy for the next steps at a crucial time.
Launching young adults off to college can be a stressful time. I specialize in treatment of high school and twentysomething clients tailoring to their individual needs giving them a greater understanding of their strengths assisting them to discover their authentic self. I work with clients to map out their unique goals and set attainable targets. Competition, feeling overwhelmed can cause anxiety and fear. Together we will work together to dispel the social discomfort of not feeling good enough, smart enough and want a safe place and a strategy for the next steps at a crucial time.

The ideal client is one who wants to better understand their inner self. They come ready to examine their own processes and try on new behaviors.They want to feel better in their own skin and get along better with those around them. .
The ideal client is one who wants to better understand their inner self. They come ready to examine their own processes and try on new behaviors.They want to feel better in their own skin and get along better with those around them. .

I believe we all possess the innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive. Sometimes, we just need a little help to move us through those stuck places. My goal is to help you grow insight and awareness into those struggles and to fully access your strengths in order to pursue new ways of being for a fuller, more connected life.
I believe we all possess the innate ability to heal, grow, and thrive. Sometimes, we just need a little help to move us through those stuck places. My goal is to help you grow insight and awareness into those struggles and to fully access your strengths in order to pursue new ways of being for a fuller, more connected life.
Meet Our Female Therapists

I think it is helpful to have a therapist with many years of experience. I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. I limit my practice to adults, with my specialty being older adults. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.
I think it is helpful to have a therapist with many years of experience. I have been practicing therapy for over 25 years, so I have a great deal of experience with different kinds of problems/issues, and with different types of clients. I limit my practice to adults, with my specialty being older adults. Many of my clients are having issues with anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, or just the everyday challenges of living. I am a Christian and specialize in Christian counseling, but also have many clients who are not Christians. I enjoy helping people and seeing them improve their lives.

Seeking help takes courage and resolve. Whether you are struggling or seeking self-growth, therapy can be an effective place to start feeling and living better. I will meet you with warmth and kindness and partner with you to reach your goals. I have been working in this field since 2005, and I find the best work is done when my clients and I build a strong alliance in the service of their growth.
Seeking help takes courage and resolve. Whether you are struggling or seeking self-growth, therapy can be an effective place to start feeling and living better. I will meet you with warmth and kindness and partner with you to reach your goals. I have been working in this field since 2005, and I find the best work is done when my clients and I build a strong alliance in the service of their growth.

At Empatia, our mission is to establish a new standard for mental health care that prioritizes accessibility for individuals while ensuring sustainability for providers. We are driven by the belief that everyone should have access to high-quality mental health services that can measurably improve their lives. By reimagining the way care is delivered and expanding options to make it more affordable, we are addressing the growing need for mental health support. Our goal is to create a transformative impact, helping individuals overcome barriers and enhancing their overall well-being.
At Empatia, our mission is to establish a new standard for mental health care that prioritizes accessibility for individuals while ensuring sustainability for providers. We are driven by the belief that everyone should have access to high-quality mental health services that can measurably improve their lives. By reimagining the way care is delivered and expanding options to make it more affordable, we are addressing the growing need for mental health support. Our goal is to create a transformative impact, helping individuals overcome barriers and enhancing their overall well-being.

I work with you to uncover those self-defeating beliefs and behaviors that can make life problematic. My intention is to help you gain insight into yourself and to encourage change that moves you forward toward fulfilling your goals and dreams. Clients come to me with anxiety, anger issues, depression, marital issues including infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss, co-dependency, Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts issues, and problems with substance use. Furthermore, I work with young women in their 20's and 30's trying to navigate through life transitions, relationship and career issues. I do NOT take insurance. Ask me why.
I work with you to uncover those self-defeating beliefs and behaviors that can make life problematic. My intention is to help you gain insight into yourself and to encourage change that moves you forward toward fulfilling your goals and dreams. Clients come to me with anxiety, anger issues, depression, marital issues including infidelity, family conflicts, grief and loss, co-dependency, Adult Child of Alcoholics/Addicts issues, and problems with substance use. Furthermore, I work with young women in their 20's and 30's trying to navigate through life transitions, relationship and career issues. I do NOT take insurance. Ask me why.
Chana Rochel Katz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to help people who want to make long lasting, consistent, and meaningful changes. I am a trained Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practice Psychotherapy with multiple adjunct therapies as a way to integrate mind and body with Somatic Experiencing (SE) and other Evidence Based Therapies (EMDR, Life Goals, Whole Health, Movement Therapy). I have over twenty years of experience and I provide a safe place to explore and eliminate difficult concerns. I like to use a simple and gentle approach that avoids re-traumatizing while working on understanding and discharging old traumas and stress.
My goal is to help people who want to make long lasting, consistent, and meaningful changes. I am a trained Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practice Psychotherapy with multiple adjunct therapies as a way to integrate mind and body with Somatic Experiencing (SE) and other Evidence Based Therapies (EMDR, Life Goals, Whole Health, Movement Therapy). I have over twenty years of experience and I provide a safe place to explore and eliminate difficult concerns. I like to use a simple and gentle approach that avoids re-traumatizing while working on understanding and discharging old traumas and stress.

I am a solution-focused therapist, helping clients rediscover their true sense of self and purpose. I start where the client is, and we build from there. Starting therapy is like beginning a hike you’ve never been on—there will be challenges, but we take it together. I’ve brought plenty of support, and the view at the top will be worth it! I honor the journey others undergo and consider it a privilege to sit with someone, promoting healthy choices and offering validation and reassurance in their desire to improve their life.
I am a solution-focused therapist, helping clients rediscover their true sense of self and purpose. I start where the client is, and we build from there. Starting therapy is like beginning a hike you’ve never been on—there will be challenges, but we take it together. I’ve brought plenty of support, and the view at the top will be worth it! I honor the journey others undergo and consider it a privilege to sit with someone, promoting healthy choices and offering validation and reassurance in their desire to improve their life.

Imagine a life where your emotions empower rather than overwhelm you. As a DBT-trained, attachment-based therapist, I'm like a skilled navigator — helping adolescents and adults chart a course through the stormy seas of intense feelings and impulsive behaviors. Drawing on mindfulness techniques and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, I create a safe space for you to explore your inner world and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. My clients have said our sessions were like finally finding a lighthouse in the darkness: illuminating, guiding, and ultimately transformative.
Imagine a life where your emotions empower rather than overwhelm you. As a DBT-trained, attachment-based therapist, I'm like a skilled navigator — helping adolescents and adults chart a course through the stormy seas of intense feelings and impulsive behaviors. Drawing on mindfulness techniques and a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, I create a safe space for you to explore your inner world and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. My clients have said our sessions were like finally finding a lighthouse in the darkness: illuminating, guiding, and ultimately transformative.

We all need extra support sometimes. Therapy can be a place to explore solutions to life problems and to know you are not alone. I strive to create an envirmonment that is safe and non-judgemental so that we can figure out together what needs to happen for you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Through my work, I have seen many people improve their lives and feel better about themselves. In sessions, we will focus on your current situation and explore your past to further understand what may be preventing you from living a happy and fulfilled life.
We all need extra support sometimes. Therapy can be a place to explore solutions to life problems and to know you are not alone. I strive to create an envirmonment that is safe and non-judgemental so that we can figure out together what needs to happen for you to feel happier and more fulfilled. Through my work, I have seen many people improve their lives and feel better about themselves. In sessions, we will focus on your current situation and explore your past to further understand what may be preventing you from living a happy and fulfilled life.

Hi there! I’m passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of their emotional and social worlds, especially when balancing cultural expectations with personal identities. I believe each person’s journey is unique, and my goal is to help you align your values, goals, and sense of self. I’m here to guide you in deepening your awareness of your thoughts and emotions, helping you connect with your inner dialogue and cultivate compassion for your emotional experiences.
Hi there! I’m passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate the complexities of their emotional and social worlds, especially when balancing cultural expectations with personal identities. I believe each person’s journey is unique, and my goal is to help you align your values, goals, and sense of self. I’m here to guide you in deepening your awareness of your thoughts and emotions, helping you connect with your inner dialogue and cultivate compassion for your emotional experiences.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.