Therapists in Long Beach, CA
You might be in—or recovering from—a relationship that’s left you questioning yourself. Maybe it felt controlling, manipulative, or just deeply confusing. You’ve wondered if it was “bad enough” to count as abuse. You’re intuitive and empathic, but you’ve been made to feel like you’re too much—or never enough. You’re exhausted from explaining, justifying, and trying to prove your experience. More than anything, you long for peace, safety, and relationships that feel mutual—not like minefields.
You might be in—or recovering from—a relationship that’s left you questioning yourself. Maybe it felt controlling, manipulative, or just deeply confusing. You’ve wondered if it was “bad enough” to count as abuse. You’re intuitive and empathic, but you’ve been made to feel like you’re too much—or never enough. You’re exhausted from explaining, justifying, and trying to prove your experience. More than anything, you long for peace, safety, and relationships that feel mutual—not like minefields.
Wonderful to meet you! I’m a clinical psychologist, licensed in the states of California, Iowa, and Washington. I have specialized experience working with culturally diverse adults struggling with various mental health conditions or those hoping for self-growth. I also help couples who want to develop deeper intimacy, increase emotional safety, and communicate more effectively with one another.
Wonderful to meet you! I’m a clinical psychologist, licensed in the states of California, Iowa, and Washington. I have specialized experience working with culturally diverse adults struggling with various mental health conditions or those hoping for self-growth. I also help couples who want to develop deeper intimacy, increase emotional safety, and communicate more effectively with one another.
It is very hard to feel safe and grounded in this uncertain world. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses humor and compassion when providing the support, understanding and empathy necessary to help you with your emotions . You may have experienced a sudden career transition , life change. or loss. I can help you master these unwelcome emotions that prevent you from living your best life. Our goal together will be to assist you in obtaining the personal insight, strength and skills to find peace.
It is very hard to feel safe and grounded in this uncertain world. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who uses humor and compassion when providing the support, understanding and empathy necessary to help you with your emotions . You may have experienced a sudden career transition , life change. or loss. I can help you master these unwelcome emotions that prevent you from living your best life. Our goal together will be to assist you in obtaining the personal insight, strength and skills to find peace.
Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can seem overwhelming. Congratulations on taking that first step. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in private practice and am excited at the possibility of working with you. I believe it is vital to focus on the importance of building a therapeutic relationship while utilizing a healing-oriented approach that takes into account the whole person. By doing so, we are able to address the full range of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental influences.
Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can seem overwhelming. Congratulations on taking that first step. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families in private practice and am excited at the possibility of working with you. I believe it is vital to focus on the importance of building a therapeutic relationship while utilizing a healing-oriented approach that takes into account the whole person. By doing so, we are able to address the full range of physical, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental influences.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and offer virtual therapy services in California. I have a Masters degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women's Studies from San Diego State University. I've been working with individuals, families, groups and communities in the US and Asia for nearly 15 years. I guide clients in examining emotional wounds and unconscious beliefs in a sacredly safe space. My goal is for you to feel lighter after every session, and overtime regain a sense of peace and balance from within.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker and offer virtual therapy services in California. I have a Masters degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Women's Studies from San Diego State University. I've been working with individuals, families, groups and communities in the US and Asia for nearly 15 years. I guide clients in examining emotional wounds and unconscious beliefs in a sacredly safe space. My goal is for you to feel lighter after every session, and overtime regain a sense of peace and balance from within.
Hello there, congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. Together we can create a non-judgmental space to process the experiences in life without trauma dumping on our community. Life is filled with complexities that can be overwhelming for anyone to work through and therapy can change that. Lets work together to improve our quality of life, align with your true self, and build on our emotional regulation. Change is possible and uncomfortable; and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable is how we grow.
Hello there, congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. Together we can create a non-judgmental space to process the experiences in life without trauma dumping on our community. Life is filled with complexities that can be overwhelming for anyone to work through and therapy can change that. Lets work together to improve our quality of life, align with your true self, and build on our emotional regulation. Change is possible and uncomfortable; and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable is how we grow.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that leave you unfulfilled? Perhaps you are struggling to understand or embrace your full identity. Maybe you are going through a significant life transition. Or maybe you feel “off” and don’t know what to do about it. Therapy can be a powerful resource to reconnect to yourself, address a specific issue, explore your thoughts and emotions, and just get support for the challenges of life. Clients bring all sorts of challenges to our work – depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, body image challenges, sexuality questions, athlete specific issues, Long COVID, and more.
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that leave you unfulfilled? Perhaps you are struggling to understand or embrace your full identity. Maybe you are going through a significant life transition. Or maybe you feel “off” and don’t know what to do about it. Therapy can be a powerful resource to reconnect to yourself, address a specific issue, explore your thoughts and emotions, and just get support for the challenges of life. Clients bring all sorts of challenges to our work – depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, body image challenges, sexuality questions, athlete specific issues, Long COVID, and more.
Carl Rogers said, "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be."
I’m Dr. Jeff Newell, a clinical psychologist, and I embrace the philosophy that you are your own best expert, and your uniqueness is your strength. Whether your problem is depression, anxiety, general feelings of sadness or stress, life transitions, major adjustments, or disability support, my job is to support, empower, inspire, and provide you with specific tools so that you can build resilience and thrive. I want to help you unlock the best version of yourself, not change who you are.
Carl Rogers said, "People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be."
I’m Dr. Jeff Newell, a clinical psychologist, and I embrace the philosophy that you are your own best expert, and your uniqueness is your strength. Whether your problem is depression, anxiety, general feelings of sadness or stress, life transitions, major adjustments, or disability support, my job is to support, empower, inspire, and provide you with specific tools so that you can build resilience and thrive. I want to help you unlock the best version of yourself, not change who you are.
I'm so glad you are here! My name is Jennifer Yates and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 17 years, and practicing for 25 years. I have a BS in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling, and have been trained in 5 Evidence Based Practices. I find that it is my experience of working in the field this long along with my ability to connect to clients easily that makes me a great therapist. It is my passion to help others and be a guide and support along your journey.
I'm so glad you are here! My name is Jennifer Yates and I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist for 17 years, and practicing for 25 years. I have a BS in Psychology and a Master's in Counseling, and have been trained in 5 Evidence Based Practices. I find that it is my experience of working in the field this long along with my ability to connect to clients easily that makes me a great therapist. It is my passion to help others and be a guide and support along your journey.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
My focus is to help individuals and families heal from anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship/family issues. As the therapeutic area of concern is introduced, we can begin to work together in developing empowerment of self as we set up together healthy and achievable goals. I aim to establish include compassion, good communication and trust. In our relationship then I will work alongside you to develop your own coping tools. My approach is a person-centered (positive type) direction to further your strengths and resilience which is tailored towards your specific goals and needs.
I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stuckness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stuckness?
I've been fascinated with how people change and don't change over the last 30 years. There is some stuckness in ourselves and others I think we'd all like to feel the power to transform. I've realized that fears about the sense of self not being good enough, lovable, or valuable knock us out of our connection to our internal core values, right in the moment where our core values would transform the situation. Contemplate when you let yourself down and don't follow through with what you know you want to do. Reflect on the times you've needed compassion and only received an evaluation. How would you change all this stuckness?
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I’m Dr. Dean Leav. I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I conduct ADHD / autism / learning disability evaluations, legal / forensic evaluations for court, risk assessment (violence / sexual), cognitive / neuropsychological evaluations, diagnostic psychological evaluations, immigration evaluations, adoption evaluations, parenting / bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, fitness for duty evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME) evaluations, and other types of psychological evaluations / assessments.
I empower individuals and couples to find relief and achieve goals. Don't face difficult situations alone or continue actions that bring poor outcomes. Use my comfortable and interactive style to help you relax, vent, identify barriers to success, develop new patterns, and find a path towards work and personal satisfaction.
I empower individuals and couples to find relief and achieve goals. Don't face difficult situations alone or continue actions that bring poor outcomes. Use my comfortable and interactive style to help you relax, vent, identify barriers to success, develop new patterns, and find a path towards work and personal satisfaction.
Hi im Greg Kirkham! Im a licensed therapist, practicing for over 21 years. I specialize in treating trauma. Now, you may be saying “but I don’t have trauma!” Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and is often not recognized as such, but almost always has a significant impact on someone’s overall mental, physical and emotional health. Trauma also presents in many different forms, including struggles with depression, anxiety and anger management. Over my career I have worked with an array of populations, including children/families, juvenile sex offenders, and even convicts.
Hi im Greg Kirkham! Im a licensed therapist, practicing for over 21 years. I specialize in treating trauma. Now, you may be saying “but I don’t have trauma!” Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes and is often not recognized as such, but almost always has a significant impact on someone’s overall mental, physical and emotional health. Trauma also presents in many different forms, including struggles with depression, anxiety and anger management. Over my career I have worked with an array of populations, including children/families, juvenile sex offenders, and even convicts.
I specialize in supporting prenatal and postpartum mothers, parents, teens and adults in finding a safe, empowering space for growth and exploration. My approach is collaborative, honoring your pace-blending CBT etc. & somatic techniques. As a parent, I understand the barriers to self-care, as a daughter of immigrants, I understand the complexities of navigating two worlds, two cultures as an individual and professional. As such, I am passionate about working with families and Bi-POC communities and inspiring hope, collective healing, and helping people reach their goals.
I specialize in supporting prenatal and postpartum mothers, parents, teens and adults in finding a safe, empowering space for growth and exploration. My approach is collaborative, honoring your pace-blending CBT etc. & somatic techniques. As a parent, I understand the barriers to self-care, as a daughter of immigrants, I understand the complexities of navigating two worlds, two cultures as an individual and professional. As such, I am passionate about working with families and Bi-POC communities and inspiring hope, collective healing, and helping people reach their goals.
Hi, my name is Gabrielle Bramasco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I focus on individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, while also possessing experience in addressing various mental health disorders, including but not limited to Bipolar disorder, PTSD, and personality disorders. I typically work with clients aged 18 and older, providing support for a range of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am comfortable addressing various mental health challenges, including mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and personality disorders.
Hi, my name is Gabrielle Bramasco and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I focus on individuals grappling with anxiety, depression, and addiction, while also possessing experience in addressing various mental health disorders, including but not limited to Bipolar disorder, PTSD, and personality disorders. I typically work with clients aged 18 and older, providing support for a range of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction. I am comfortable addressing various mental health challenges, including mood disorders, trauma-related conditions, and personality disorders.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? My mental health support community, Fierce Gentle, offers a unique approach to improving your mental health—without diving into sharing all the specifics of your past. This isn’t therapy; it’s a somatic regulation practice designed to help you feel more grounded and resilient in the present moment.
Rather than focusing on why you're struggling,
Fierce Gentle equips you with practical tools to regulate your nervous system and navigate life with greater ease. Using Somatic Experiencing techniques, you'll learn how to work with your body to find relief from stress, grief, and overwhelm.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? My mental health support community, Fierce Gentle, offers a unique approach to improving your mental health—without diving into sharing all the specifics of your past. This isn’t therapy; it’s a somatic regulation practice designed to help you feel more grounded and resilient in the present moment.
Rather than focusing on why you're struggling,
Fierce Gentle equips you with practical tools to regulate your nervous system and navigate life with greater ease. Using Somatic Experiencing techniques, you'll learn how to work with your body to find relief from stress, grief, and overwhelm.
I provide psychotherapy services to clients to help them explore their lives and find meaning in their relationships. I work to empower and encourage clients to be more self-aware, explore their feelings, and improve their ability to navigate their experiences. I like to explore a variety of therapeutic modalities to find what best suits each client as every client is different and one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment. I like to listen to my clients and ensure that what I'm hearing is what they are saying. I also like to let them know they have choices, especially since it's their well-being that we are discussing.
I provide psychotherapy services to clients to help them explore their lives and find meaning in their relationships. I work to empower and encourage clients to be more self-aware, explore their feelings, and improve their ability to navigate their experiences. I like to explore a variety of therapeutic modalities to find what best suits each client as every client is different and one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment. I like to listen to my clients and ensure that what I'm hearing is what they are saying. I also like to let them know they have choices, especially since it's their well-being that we are discussing.
As a Millennial Woman of Color, not only do you feel the pressure to have it all "figured out"— your career and financial stability, relationship dynamics, family planning, appearances — but you also carry the weight of racial and cultural trauma, gendered expectations, and the demand to always be strong, grateful, and unbothered despite these very stressful, and overwhelming pressures.
But you're tired of being the strong one, desiring to not feel so hopeless in managing all of these pressures anymore. You're ready for change, for rest, and for hope that there is a meaningful life that's not only about surviving, but thriving.
As a Millennial Woman of Color, not only do you feel the pressure to have it all "figured out"— your career and financial stability, relationship dynamics, family planning, appearances — but you also carry the weight of racial and cultural trauma, gendered expectations, and the demand to always be strong, grateful, and unbothered despite these very stressful, and overwhelming pressures.
But you're tired of being the strong one, desiring to not feel so hopeless in managing all of these pressures anymore. You're ready for change, for rest, and for hope that there is a meaningful life that's not only about surviving, but thriving.
Jennifer Jackson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Not accepting new clients
I’m so glad you’re showing up for yourself. You may have arrived here today because you feel a nudge in your spirit to lean into healing and growth. You realize the weight of the life experiences you’ve been carrying are hindering you, stealing your peace and joy, and disrupting your connection with yourself and the people you care for most. You are ready to explore the root causes, and you want support as you learn and unlearn, and become more yourself. Shame has eaten away at your insecurities and wounds. You know you can’t do it alone, but you feel alone. I want you to know: You are not alone. We were created for connection.
I’m so glad you’re showing up for yourself. You may have arrived here today because you feel a nudge in your spirit to lean into healing and growth. You realize the weight of the life experiences you’ve been carrying are hindering you, stealing your peace and joy, and disrupting your connection with yourself and the people you care for most. You are ready to explore the root causes, and you want support as you learn and unlearn, and become more yourself. Shame has eaten away at your insecurities and wounds. You know you can’t do it alone, but you feel alone. I want you to know: You are not alone. We were created for connection.
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Number of Therapists in Long Beach, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$164
Therapists in Long Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 72% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Coping Skills |
| 65% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 84% | Aetna |
| 69% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 58% | Optum |
How Therapists in Long Beach, CA see their clients
| 54% | Online Only | |
| 46% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 79% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |