Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I believe the most important relationship we will ever have is the relationship we have with ourselves. We live in our bodies and our minds 24/7 and are so often at odds with what is inside of us. We dislike, belittle, cajole, judge, and hold ourselves up to rigid standards...and all within our own private universe. How we relate to ourselves will determine how we relate to our partners, others, as well as to environmental issues, and, ultimately, will determine how happy we are.
I believe the most important relationship we will ever have is the relationship we have with ourselves. We live in our bodies and our minds 24/7 and are so often at odds with what is inside of us. We dislike, belittle, cajole, judge, and hold ourselves up to rigid standards...and all within our own private universe. How we relate to ourselves will determine how we relate to our partners, others, as well as to environmental issues, and, ultimately, will determine how happy we are.
Feel like you're stuck in a hamster wheel? Like meaning or purpose are distant? Do you feel nothing matters at all? The world might feel random, performative, cruel and having hope feels exhausting or inauthentic. I work with clients working through trauma, depression, and grief—but also the deeper ache of meaninglessness and mistrust. Together, we won't pretend the world is stable or kind: we'll build small, honest practices of stillness, embodied awareness and creativity. Not to escape the void but to find out what still matters in spite of it.
Feel like you're stuck in a hamster wheel? Like meaning or purpose are distant? Do you feel nothing matters at all? The world might feel random, performative, cruel and having hope feels exhausting or inauthentic. I work with clients working through trauma, depression, and grief—but also the deeper ache of meaninglessness and mistrust. Together, we won't pretend the world is stable or kind: we'll build small, honest practices of stillness, embodied awareness and creativity. Not to escape the void but to find out what still matters in spite of it.
Hi, I'm Kristin Howard, an LA native who loves traveling, music, yoga, photography, dancing, and hiking. I began my journey towards becoming a therapist 16 years ago. I've had previous experience working for a suicide hotline, doing my traineeship at a high school, working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, working with emerging adult population at private universities, and for a group private practice.
Hi, I'm Kristin Howard, an LA native who loves traveling, music, yoga, photography, dancing, and hiking. I began my journey towards becoming a therapist 16 years ago. I've had previous experience working for a suicide hotline, doing my traineeship at a high school, working with children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, working with emerging adult population at private universities, and for a group private practice.
We are a sober living home for adult men seeking a safe and comfortable environment for those in recovery from addiction. If you are looking for somewhere that is peaceful and supportive, we are the house for you.
We are a sober living home for adult men seeking a safe and comfortable environment for those in recovery from addiction. If you are looking for somewhere that is peaceful and supportive, we are the house for you.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with 19 years of professional experience. In our sessions, you’ll have a supportive space to explore what matters most to you, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and discover new possibilities for growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing a major life transition, or navigating the complexities of adult life, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to find practical strategies, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with 19 years of professional experience. In our sessions, you’ll have a supportive space to explore what matters most to you, uncover patterns that may be holding you back, and discover new possibilities for growth. Whether you’re feeling stuck, facing a major life transition, or navigating the complexities of adult life, I tailor my approach to meet your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to find practical strategies, strengthen your resilience, and move toward a more grounded and fulfilling life.
Emotional health is an underlying necessity to your daily life. Although many take it for granted, it must be worked on and honed. We're here to walk you through that process, so that you can become an emotionally healthy and self-confident person with rewarding relationships.
Emotional health is an underlying necessity to your daily life. Although many take it for granted, it must be worked on and honed. We're here to walk you through that process, so that you can become an emotionally healthy and self-confident person with rewarding relationships.
I currently offer telehealth therapy for adults across California, with a special focus on those navigating burnout, identity shifts, self-esteem, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. I provide trauma-informed, LGBT+ affirming care for people who may look high-functioning on the outside but feel disconnected, depleted, or stuck. Together, we work toward greater clarity, self-trust, and more sustainable ways of moving through life.
I currently offer telehealth therapy for adults across California, with a special focus on those navigating burnout, identity shifts, self-esteem, relationship stress, and emotional overwhelm. I provide trauma-informed, LGBT+ affirming care for people who may look high-functioning on the outside but feel disconnected, depleted, or stuck. Together, we work toward greater clarity, self-trust, and more sustainable ways of moving through life.
I have experience in many areas, including depression, anxiety, coping skills, life coaching, anger and stress management, trauma, parenting, behavior problems, caregiver issues, and many others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, enjoying the challenges all ages bring. I strive to provide the client an eclectic range of therapeutic modes, to assist them in achieving their goals in an accepting, compassionate, culturally sensitive environment.
I have experience in many areas, including depression, anxiety, coping skills, life coaching, anger and stress management, trauma, parenting, behavior problems, caregiver issues, and many others. I enjoy working with individuals of all ages, enjoying the challenges all ages bring. I strive to provide the client an eclectic range of therapeutic modes, to assist them in achieving their goals in an accepting, compassionate, culturally sensitive environment.
I believe that prioritizing mental health is important to a person's well-being and can be a challenging, yet rewarding, first step in that process. I specialize in working with individuals navigating issues such as life's transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment.
I believe that prioritizing mental health is important to a person's well-being and can be a challenging, yet rewarding, first step in that process. I specialize in working with individuals navigating issues such as life's transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I take a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring each session to your unique needs and goals. I welcome you to reach out whenever you feel ready to begin. I’m here to provide a safe and supportive environment.
Kathryn is particularly passionate about addressing issues related to gender identity, PTSD/trauma, and women's mental health. She is skilled in supporting clients who are exploring their identities, providing an inclusive and understanding environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kathryn s trauma-informed approach helps clients process and heal from past experiences, empowering them to regain control of their lives. She also offers specialized care for women navigating life transitions, stressors, and challenges, ensuring they feel heard and validated. Kathryn has worked with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder in the past.
Kathryn is particularly passionate about addressing issues related to gender identity, PTSD/trauma, and women's mental health. She is skilled in supporting clients who are exploring their identities, providing an inclusive and understanding environment for LGBTQ+ individuals. Kathryn s trauma-informed approach helps clients process and heal from past experiences, empowering them to regain control of their lives. She also offers specialized care for women navigating life transitions, stressors, and challenges, ensuring they feel heard and validated. Kathryn has worked with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder in the past.
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Life can get complicated and there is no handbook on how to handle things like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship problems. It is important to know two things: 1. you are not alone, 2. challenges are always opportunities to grow and change your life. You are probably here because it's time to "do something different." Let us help guide you through this journey!
Therapy is challenging as it puts one in a vulnerable position. I believe it takes courage and a willingness to confront challenges in one’s life. To do so, my therapeutic approach takes a non-judgmental, compassionate, and curious stance to foster safety to grow and take on challenges yet feel accepted in where you are.
Therapy is challenging as it puts one in a vulnerable position. I believe it takes courage and a willingness to confront challenges in one’s life. To do so, my therapeutic approach takes a non-judgmental, compassionate, and curious stance to foster safety to grow and take on challenges yet feel accepted in where you are.
Hello, I am Arlene Balcarcel, LCSW, a Clinical Psychotherapist and Life Coach. My devotion lies in aiding individuals and couples as they navigate the path to overcome mental health challenges stemming from traumatic experiences. My aim is to empower you in a secure setting, guiding you towards unleashing your utmost potential.
Hello, I am Arlene Balcarcel, LCSW, a Clinical Psychotherapist and Life Coach. My devotion lies in aiding individuals and couples as they navigate the path to overcome mental health challenges stemming from traumatic experiences. My aim is to empower you in a secure setting, guiding you towards unleashing your utmost potential.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
The clients who seek me most are those searching for meaning in the adverse events that have happened to them and their courage to live wholly and fully while suffering. I believe people who are ready for this style of rich internal therapy work are willing to leave the comfort of their suffering to live a more authentic life with grace and flexibility through radical self-acceptance.
My clients are intelligent, creative, loving, and curious. Together, we identify short- and long-term goals on which to collaborate. Often, clients begin therapy because they feel scared, misunderstood, lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, or disappointed. We use proven strategies and a strengths-based compassionate approach to develop more authentic relationships, clearer communications, generous but protective boundaries, and a genuine purpose.
My clients are intelligent, creative, loving, and curious. Together, we identify short- and long-term goals on which to collaborate. Often, clients begin therapy because they feel scared, misunderstood, lost, confused, stuck, dissatisfied, unfulfilled, or disappointed. We use proven strategies and a strengths-based compassionate approach to develop more authentic relationships, clearer communications, generous but protective boundaries, and a genuine purpose.
Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you approach life and identify areas that need adjustment to reduce stress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.
Managing our emotional world can be tough. My aim is to help you gain a better understanding of how your experiences have impacted the way you approach life and identify areas that need adjustment to reduce stress and increase balance. The safe space I create with my clients is designed to increase openness and authenticity, deepen self-awareness, and turn it into action toward their goals. I approach each client uniquely and help my clients develop coping skills based on their individual needs. Some skills include somatic experiencing to help nervous system regulation, CBT, and mindfulness/meditation techniques.
Rachel Yamada Counseling & Clinical
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC, BCBA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with children, teens, and adults, using a specialized blend of behavior principles into my therapeutic practice. I started my career in special education as a behaviorist for children with autism and later worked as a school counselor for middle school students in East Los Angeles. I earned my BCBA in 2020 and my LCSW in 2021, allowing me to integrate behavior management techniques into my mental health practice. I love being able to work with clients from both a behavioral and mental health perspective, allowing space for big behaviors and big feelings to coexist and be processed together.
I work with children, teens, and adults, using a specialized blend of behavior principles into my therapeutic practice. I started my career in special education as a behaviorist for children with autism and later worked as a school counselor for middle school students in East Los Angeles. I earned my BCBA in 2020 and my LCSW in 2021, allowing me to integrate behavior management techniques into my mental health practice. I love being able to work with clients from both a behavioral and mental health perspective, allowing space for big behaviors and big feelings to coexist and be processed together.
Conscious Health, led by our medical director Dr. Brad Zehring, is an innovative psychiatric practice in Los Angeles, California, that employs a variety of unique services centered around emerging modalities within the field of mental health including various forms of ketamine treatment, TMS, EMBP, biofeedback otherwise known as neurofeedback, psychotherapy, as well as primary psychiatric services. Our treatment center treats a wide variety of mental health disorders including depression, major depressive disorder, TRD, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, burnout, adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, panic disorder and more.
Conscious Health, led by our medical director Dr. Brad Zehring, is an innovative psychiatric practice in Los Angeles, California, that employs a variety of unique services centered around emerging modalities within the field of mental health including various forms of ketamine treatment, TMS, EMBP, biofeedback otherwise known as neurofeedback, psychotherapy, as well as primary psychiatric services. Our treatment center treats a wide variety of mental health disorders including depression, major depressive disorder, TRD, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, burnout, adjustment disorder, acute stress disorder, panic disorder and more.
As a psychologist, I view therapy as a highly personal and collaborative journey. My approach is client-centered, meeting you where you are while supporting you in creating meaningful change. I help you reconnect with your emotions, understand what drives your behaviors, and make intentional choices that align with your values. Together, we’ll honor how your upbringing and culture have shaped you while creating space for your autonomy and growth. Clients describe me as a gentle yet direct provider, a partner in discovering new ways forward while honoring your past history and hopes for the future.
As a psychologist, I view therapy as a highly personal and collaborative journey. My approach is client-centered, meeting you where you are while supporting you in creating meaningful change. I help you reconnect with your emotions, understand what drives your behaviors, and make intentional choices that align with your values. Together, we’ll honor how your upbringing and culture have shaped you while creating space for your autonomy and growth. Clients describe me as a gentle yet direct provider, a partner in discovering new ways forward while honoring your past history and hopes for the future.
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Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$180
Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Social Anxiety |
| 93% | Health Anxiety |
| 93% | Driving Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 74% | Relationship Issues |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 87% | Aetna |
| 72% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 57% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
| 53% | Online Only | |
| 47% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Los Angeles?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
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.
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.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.


