Therapists in Long Beach, CA
Do you experience difficulty with managing depression, anxiety, or OCD (Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder)? Are you suffering due to past trauma, or due to negative self-talk. In therapy, you can learn to cope with stressors and life transitions more effectively. Therapy can help you to manage worry, experience less anger, increase motivation, and feel more centered. Many people who struggle with sadness, stress, relationship conflicts, trauma, worry, or low self-esteem find it difficult to function at work, in their family environment, and in other social settings.
Do you experience difficulty with managing depression, anxiety, or OCD (Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder)? Are you suffering due to past trauma, or due to negative self-talk. In therapy, you can learn to cope with stressors and life transitions more effectively. Therapy can help you to manage worry, experience less anger, increase motivation, and feel more centered. Many people who struggle with sadness, stress, relationship conflicts, trauma, worry, or low self-esteem find it difficult to function at work, in their family environment, and in other social settings.
Mary Catherine O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel nervous or anxious? Does your mind feel like a hamster wheel that never stops? If so, you are not alone, and I’m here to help. I specialize in attachment, anxiety, and mood disorders. I find that root causes of these challenges often stem from childhood attachment wounds, or relationally based trauma. Sometimes this looks like emotionally absent or narcissistic parents, or a parent who struggled with their mental health. Since mood disorders can be hereditary, I am careful to differentiate diagnosable mental health conditions from common trauma responses. My goal is to help you find relief and embrace your authenticity.
Do you feel nervous or anxious? Does your mind feel like a hamster wheel that never stops? If so, you are not alone, and I’m here to help. I specialize in attachment, anxiety, and mood disorders. I find that root causes of these challenges often stem from childhood attachment wounds, or relationally based trauma. Sometimes this looks like emotionally absent or narcissistic parents, or a parent who struggled with their mental health. Since mood disorders can be hereditary, I am careful to differentiate diagnosable mental health conditions from common trauma responses. My goal is to help you find relief and embrace your authenticity.
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and experience joy. Access to this capacity is usually closer than we think. Talking to someone who is trained to HEAR you can unblock what is holding you back. Call me and we can talk about finding the answers within yourself. For the last 20 years I have had experience in helping people overcome many forms of suffering. Call me and take your first step toward feeling better, attending to things that are meaningful to you, and feeling whole again.
I believe we all have the capacity to grow and experience joy. Access to this capacity is usually closer than we think. Talking to someone who is trained to HEAR you can unblock what is holding you back. Call me and we can talk about finding the answers within yourself. For the last 20 years I have had experience in helping people overcome many forms of suffering. Call me and take your first step toward feeling better, attending to things that are meaningful to you, and feeling whole again.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities, navigating life transitions, or struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, learn coping strategies, and regain balance and confidence in your life. I strive to create safe, culturally sensitive spaces where clients can grow and thrive, with an approach centered on empathy and empowerment. I believe growth begins where comfort ends, and I support each client on their healing journey by standing with them through moments of discomfort.
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities, navigating life transitions, or struggling with depression, anxiety, or stress. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions, learn coping strategies, and regain balance and confidence in your life. I strive to create safe, culturally sensitive spaces where clients can grow and thrive, with an approach centered on empathy and empowerment. I believe growth begins where comfort ends, and I support each client on their healing journey by standing with them through moments of discomfort.
Sam Randolph
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
Are you struggling with understanding why things are not working in your life? Are you a you having a difficult time with various life phases such as adolescence into adulthood? Trying to sort through all the current challenges and past events on your own can be difficult. Sometimes it can feel almost impossible. Allow me to assist you in your journey of self-discovery and break free of unwanted life patterns. I provide a safe, encouraging environment to explore your past and present life. This work can transform your relationship with self, significant other, family, friends, & professional relationships.
Are you struggling with understanding why things are not working in your life? Are you a you having a difficult time with various life phases such as adolescence into adulthood? Trying to sort through all the current challenges and past events on your own can be difficult. Sometimes it can feel almost impossible. Allow me to assist you in your journey of self-discovery and break free of unwanted life patterns. I provide a safe, encouraging environment to explore your past and present life. This work can transform your relationship with self, significant other, family, friends, & professional relationships.
I believe therapy heals from the inside out, cultivates resilience and growth, builds a life of meaning and purpose, empowering one to fully engage with life as their authentic self. In a welcoming, sex-positive, affirming, judgement-free environment, together in partnership with you. I will mindfully customize my approach to meet your unique needs and comfort level, to bring about growth and change that goes beyond relieving distress. What I love about therapy is the journey, being able to help clients identify and enact value driven choices, accomplish goals that promote actualizing the meaningful life in which they envisioned.
I believe therapy heals from the inside out, cultivates resilience and growth, builds a life of meaning and purpose, empowering one to fully engage with life as their authentic self. In a welcoming, sex-positive, affirming, judgement-free environment, together in partnership with you. I will mindfully customize my approach to meet your unique needs and comfort level, to bring about growth and change that goes beyond relieving distress. What I love about therapy is the journey, being able to help clients identify and enact value driven choices, accomplish goals that promote actualizing the meaningful life in which they envisioned.
Mary Van Valkenburgh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90808
Waitlist for new clients
For 40 years, I have been honored to facilitate transformative changes for a culturally diverse clientele dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, grief and loss, substance abuse, anxiety, and inappropriate expressions of anger. I work with children and teens individually and in the context of their families. Parents who want help for their children may be called on to examine their own childhood and how it can affect current relationships with family members.
For 40 years, I have been honored to facilitate transformative changes for a culturally diverse clientele dealing with the trauma of sexual assault, grief and loss, substance abuse, anxiety, and inappropriate expressions of anger. I work with children and teens individually and in the context of their families. Parents who want help for their children may be called on to examine their own childhood and how it can affect current relationships with family members.
COUPLES THERAPY: Make your partnership strong again. Every couple faces crises and conflicts along the way. From the first session, I will teach you specific steps to communicate and restore your sense of safety and connection to one another. From this ground, conflicts can be resolved, healing of past hurts can occur and growth happens. Let me lead you to the place where "you can face anything - together". All relationships welcome.
COUPLES THERAPY: Make your partnership strong again. Every couple faces crises and conflicts along the way. From the first session, I will teach you specific steps to communicate and restore your sense of safety and connection to one another. From this ground, conflicts can be resolved, healing of past hurts can occur and growth happens. Let me lead you to the place where "you can face anything - together". All relationships welcome.
Marcia Pecora
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CPTT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
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.
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
Hello, I am Bahman Ghahremani, LCSW. I have experience treating early and complex traumas across the life-span, including physical and sexual abuse. I have experience treating psychosis and obsessional compulsion. I have also experience working with relationship concerns, with peers; and friends and family; partners and spouses. I’m sure by now you get that I belief your relationship with yourself sets the standard for all other relationships, and so I have experience treating self-worth concerns, life transition challenges. I have experience working with individuals of all ages, of all backgrounds, all communities.
Keesha Clark, LCSW - Brighten Every Life
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807
Mama, are you feeling anxious, stressed, and depressed? Overcoming toxic dating/relationship patterns or past trauma? Overwhelmed and exhausted from parenting your kids, reparenting yourself and maybe parenting your parents, too? You are giving your all to make sure the people around you are well. But with all you do, it just never feels like enough. You can't seem to gain control, it feels like you are drowning and maybe no one really knows. But I see you.
Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep others warm. You deserve YOU!
Allow me to support you on your healing journey.
Mama, are you feeling anxious, stressed, and depressed? Overcoming toxic dating/relationship patterns or past trauma? Overwhelmed and exhausted from parenting your kids, reparenting yourself and maybe parenting your parents, too? You are giving your all to make sure the people around you are well. But with all you do, it just never feels like enough. You can't seem to gain control, it feels like you are drowning and maybe no one really knows. But I see you.
Stop lighting yourself on fire to keep others warm. You deserve YOU!
Allow me to support you on your healing journey.
Meet Our Therapists
Kai Chiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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’m here to support you through life’s complexities with a person-centered, anti-oppressive approach that puts your unique needs and experiences at the forefront. In our sessions, my goal is to collaborate with you to navigate the challenges you’re facing, whether they relate to trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, or stress.
I’m here to support you through life’s complexities with a person-centered, anti-oppressive approach that puts your unique needs and experiences at the forefront. In our sessions, my goal is to collaborate with you to navigate the challenges you’re facing, whether they relate to trauma, depression, anxiety, relationships, or stress.
I wholeheartedly believe that you are your own expert on your life. Through therapy, my goal is to help you identify and work through the challenges and obstacles that may be standing in the way of gratifying relationships, a satisfying work life, and living the life you wish to lead. Your problems are not what define you as a person. I am interested in helping you clearly express your strengths, hopes, and values, which may have become lost amidst life's struggles. I do my best to create a safe and supportive environment with warmth, respect, kindness, curiosity, and a little humor.
I wholeheartedly believe that you are your own expert on your life. Through therapy, my goal is to help you identify and work through the challenges and obstacles that may be standing in the way of gratifying relationships, a satisfying work life, and living the life you wish to lead. Your problems are not what define you as a person. I am interested in helping you clearly express your strengths, hopes, and values, which may have become lost amidst life's struggles. I do my best to create a safe and supportive environment with warmth, respect, kindness, curiosity, and a little humor.
Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Long Beach
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90806
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Rosa Portillo
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90806
Welcome! I’m Rosa, a compassionate and culturally informed therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, and life transitions, offering evidence-based support tailored to your needs. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with strong ties to the Latinx community, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. I also have experience working with neurodiverse individuals and am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where you feel understood, empowered, and supported. Let’s work together to help you build resilience and live authentically.
Welcome! I’m Rosa, a compassionate and culturally informed therapist dedicated to helping you navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, and life transitions, offering evidence-based support tailored to your needs. As an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist with strong ties to the Latinx community, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. I also have experience working with neurodiverse individuals and am committed to fostering an inclusive environment where you feel understood, empowered, and supported. Let’s work together to help you build resilience and live authentically.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Life is complicated and messy, and at times can feel out of control. Whether you are in a current life crisis, want to work on past hurts and trauma, improve relationships, or better understand yourself I am here to support your journey towards healing. Together we will work to quiet the inner critic and better understand yourself through self-compassion. Therapy is an opportunity to pause and explore what big and little traumas may be impacting your ability to live fully in the present and experience peace in your mind and body. Depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity can be addressed and free us to live our best life!
Life is complicated and messy, and at times can feel out of control. Whether you are in a current life crisis, want to work on past hurts and trauma, improve relationships, or better understand yourself I am here to support your journey towards healing. Together we will work to quiet the inner critic and better understand yourself through self-compassion. Therapy is an opportunity to pause and explore what big and little traumas may be impacting your ability to live fully in the present and experience peace in your mind and body. Depression, anxiety, emotional reactivity can be addressed and free us to live our best life!
¡Hablo Español! Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I'm Roxana, and I’m a first-generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Southern California. I proudly served in the Marine Corps and have been working in mental health since 2012, providing case management to individuals facing homelessness and severe mental illness. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse settings throughout Riverside County, including Forensic Mental Health, where I worked closely with men in the Criminal Justice System.
¡Hablo Español! Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I'm Roxana, and I’m a first-generation Mexican-American, born and raised in Southern California. I proudly served in the Marine Corps and have been working in mental health since 2012, providing case management to individuals facing homelessness and severe mental illness. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse settings throughout Riverside County, including Forensic Mental Health, where I worked closely with men in the Criminal Justice System.
Dr. Michael Chindamo is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of South Florida, a B.S. in Neurobiology, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Are you feeling overwhelmed due to life changes and relationship conflicts? Are you uncomfortable in social interactions, Do you at times feel angry and don’t understand why? Does nothing seem to give you pleasure anymore? Do you find it difficult to sleep?
Dr. Michael Chindamo is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2009. He has a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Ryokan College, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of South Florida, a B.S. in Neurobiology, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Rochester. Are you feeling overwhelmed due to life changes and relationship conflicts? Are you uncomfortable in social interactions, Do you at times feel angry and don’t understand why? Does nothing seem to give you pleasure anymore? Do you find it difficult to sleep?
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Number of Therapists in Long Beach, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Long Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
| 94% | Anxiety |
| 88% | Depression |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Coping Skills |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 75% | Aetna |
| 68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 59% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Long Beach, CA see their clients
| 60% | Online Only | |
| 40% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |