Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA

So many right now are struggling with overwhelm, despair, and disconnection from purpose, meaning, and community. This could especially be the case if you have recently undergone a major life transition like a move to a new city, or becoming a parent, or you exist within identities and family structures that are not as frequently reflected in society, such as being a single parent or LGBTQ+ or are neurodivergent. As a member of the queer community, a recent transplant to LA, and a divorced parent, I have lived experience that helps me truly understand and attune to clients navigating life-shaking changes and non-normative spaces.
So many right now are struggling with overwhelm, despair, and disconnection from purpose, meaning, and community. This could especially be the case if you have recently undergone a major life transition like a move to a new city, or becoming a parent, or you exist within identities and family structures that are not as frequently reflected in society, such as being a single parent or LGBTQ+ or are neurodivergent. As a member of the queer community, a recent transplant to LA, and a divorced parent, I have lived experience that helps me truly understand and attune to clients navigating life-shaking changes and non-normative spaces.

I believe that the number one human survival skill is adaptability to change. However, I know how challenging it may be to take those first steps, alone. I would like to assist in navigating your path to achieve your personal goals by focusing on the unique strengths you already possess while fostering flexibility and healthy boundaries. My approach is collaborative, eclectic, and person-centered, in which I tailor the therapy to fit your individual needs and goals. My experience includes working in substance use, neurology, VA, hospitals and non-profit/community mental health with individuals, couples, and groups.
I believe that the number one human survival skill is adaptability to change. However, I know how challenging it may be to take those first steps, alone. I would like to assist in navigating your path to achieve your personal goals by focusing on the unique strengths you already possess while fostering flexibility and healthy boundaries. My approach is collaborative, eclectic, and person-centered, in which I tailor the therapy to fit your individual needs and goals. My experience includes working in substance use, neurology, VA, hospitals and non-profit/community mental health with individuals, couples, and groups.

Julie Marx
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
3 Endorsed
Glendale, Los Angeles, CA 90039
Relationships can be challenging. They are the most essential things in our lives, and yet we’re rarely taught how to navigate them. You want to feel happy and fulfilled, but maybe you aren't quite sure how to get there.
Relationships can be challenging. They are the most essential things in our lives, and yet we’re rarely taught how to navigate them. You want to feel happy and fulfilled, but maybe you aren't quite sure how to get there.

We’re all a little flawed, and that’s okay: there’s beauty and depth in imperfection. To misquote Leonard Cohen, the cracks are how the light gets in. Problems arise, however, when we become unduly burdened by these experiences. Our responses to suffering, and the ways we try to protect ourselves from pain, can leave us feeling stifled and trapped. Therapy can help us chip away at these accumulated layers, and begin to articulate new, more comfortable ways of being in the world.
We’re all a little flawed, and that’s okay: there’s beauty and depth in imperfection. To misquote Leonard Cohen, the cracks are how the light gets in. Problems arise, however, when we become unduly burdened by these experiences. Our responses to suffering, and the ways we try to protect ourselves from pain, can leave us feeling stifled and trapped. Therapy can help us chip away at these accumulated layers, and begin to articulate new, more comfortable ways of being in the world.

Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.
Are you looking for a safe space to share your feelings; to better understand your emotional self? If you are experiencing relationship problems, feel stuck or blocked, anxious or depressed, we can work together to understand these issues. Sometimes we know that things don't feel right, but can't put our finger on it. Through guided exploration, we can discover underlying causes for these feelings, and develop a more authentic connection with ourselves and with others. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents.

I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, low self-worth, life transitions, and relational challenges. My approach is warm, engaged, direct, and collaborative. Our work will be grounded in emotional depth, curiosity, and practical insight, and will focus on helping you move beyond the patterns that keep you feeling stuck—toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.
I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, low self-worth, life transitions, and relational challenges. My approach is warm, engaged, direct, and collaborative. Our work will be grounded in emotional depth, curiosity, and practical insight, and will focus on helping you move beyond the patterns that keep you feeling stuck—toward greater clarity, resilience, and connection.

Jay-Riley (JR) Small is a dedicated therapist specializing in relationships, trauma, and working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. By employing an integrated approach to therapy, I strive to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, career, or overall wellbeing, therapy can provide invaluable support. You don't have to do it alone.
Jay-Riley (JR) Small is a dedicated therapist specializing in relationships, trauma, and working with LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. By employing an integrated approach to therapy, I strive to meet you exactly where you are and work collaboratively with you to achieve your goals. Whether you’re feeling stuck in your relationships, career, or overall wellbeing, therapy can provide invaluable support. You don't have to do it alone.

You’re not crazy. You’re not a burden. You’re not weak. You’re human. And as humans, we are constantly growing, changing, and evolving. Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you. No matter where you are in life, therapy provides a safe, supportive space to focus on yourself and your personal growth.
You’re not crazy. You’re not a burden. You’re not weak. You’re human. And as humans, we are constantly growing, changing, and evolving. Life is full of transitions—whether it’s navigating the end of a relationship, coping with the loss of a loved one, adjusting to a career change, or learning to communicate more effectively with those around you. No matter where you are in life, therapy provides a safe, supportive space to focus on yourself and your personal growth.

Hi there. I am passionate about supporting couples and individual adult clients in a variety of life challenges. With couples, my goal is to deepen the emotional connection between partners and to increase the honest expression of each partners needs. With both couples, and individuals, I strive to help my clients better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impact their health and happiness. We might be a great fit if you struggle to practice self-compassion, if your inner critic is loud and harsh, and/or if you want to become more aware of relationship patterns that aren’t working for you.
Hi there. I am passionate about supporting couples and individual adult clients in a variety of life challenges. With couples, my goal is to deepen the emotional connection between partners and to increase the honest expression of each partners needs. With both couples, and individuals, I strive to help my clients better understand how their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors impact their health and happiness. We might be a great fit if you struggle to practice self-compassion, if your inner critic is loud and harsh, and/or if you want to become more aware of relationship patterns that aren’t working for you.

Modern life is challenging for a variety of reasons. I believe we’re all doing the best we can, but sometimes we don’t know why life isn’t going as well as we'd like. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, loneliness, career ambitions, or fulfillment, therapy provides a safe environment to better understand what’s troubling you. The therapeutic space is sacred to me because vulnerability requires trust and leads to healing. Sometimes, we need permission to feel. Other times, we need to uncover our authentic selves. No matter the personal challenge, I will provide you with curiosity and acceptance.
Modern life is challenging for a variety of reasons. I believe we’re all doing the best we can, but sometimes we don’t know why life isn’t going as well as we'd like. Whether you’re struggling with relationships, loneliness, career ambitions, or fulfillment, therapy provides a safe environment to better understand what’s troubling you. The therapeutic space is sacred to me because vulnerability requires trust and leads to healing. Sometimes, we need permission to feel. Other times, we need to uncover our authentic selves. No matter the personal challenge, I will provide you with curiosity and acceptance.

I work with teens, children, and adults struggling with unresolved trauma, relational issues, existential fear, grief, gender dysphoria, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic lens, which means looking at my client’s past as a means of informing the present and helping them discover the unconscious blind spots that unknowingly contribute to their distress. I am passionate about helping to reconcile past trauma such as abuse, bullying, oppression, and toxic relationships. I also work with families and couples stuck in destructive patterns and having the same fight over and over.
I work with teens, children, and adults struggling with unresolved trauma, relational issues, existential fear, grief, gender dysphoria, self-harm, addiction, anxiety, ADHD, and depression. I work from a psychodynamic lens, which means looking at my client’s past as a means of informing the present and helping them discover the unconscious blind spots that unknowingly contribute to their distress. I am passionate about helping to reconcile past trauma such as abuse, bullying, oppression, and toxic relationships. I also work with families and couples stuck in destructive patterns and having the same fight over and over.

Welcome! I am in private practice working with children, adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families in psychotherapy.
Welcome! I am in private practice working with children, adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families in psychotherapy.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I have treated a variety of disorders and issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship problems, career transitions, low self-esteem, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, and grief.
As a licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice, I have treated a variety of disorders and issues ranging from anxiety and depression to relationship problems, career transitions, low self-esteem, adjustment disorders, parenting issues, and grief.

Do you yearn for a better, happier life, but feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or sadness? Do difficult thoughts and feelings prevent you from doing the things you need to do? You aren’t alone - it is so easy to become caught in a cycle of worry, depression, and negative self-talk, especially in these uncertain times. Along with the stressors that come up in our daily lives, other things can affect how we feel and function, including our upbringing, a relentless inner critic, feelings of disconnect, inherited wounds, and painful past experiences.
Do you yearn for a better, happier life, but feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or sadness? Do difficult thoughts and feelings prevent you from doing the things you need to do? You aren’t alone - it is so easy to become caught in a cycle of worry, depression, and negative self-talk, especially in these uncertain times. Along with the stressors that come up in our daily lives, other things can affect how we feel and function, including our upbringing, a relentless inner critic, feelings of disconnect, inherited wounds, and painful past experiences.

My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to freely express your thoughts and feelings about life's complexities. Together we will work on making changes to benefit your life. I believe everyone is capable of change, but does not know how or want to put in the work. I want to motivate you to succeed at creating the life that you want. I often tell people that looking for a therapist is like finding the right pair of shoes, sometimes you get lucky on that first try and other times you need to keep looking. Please don't hesitate to call me.

You will get the most out of working with me when you have specific goals you want to focus on in your inner world or outer world. I'm best suited to help you where you are stuck with on a physical, emotional, spiritual or relationship issue. I will work with you in a focused way that is effective and efficient. Working with me is most fulfilling when it is important to you to both resolve your issue and also integrate everything there is to learn, such that the process also serves your growth.
You will get the most out of working with me when you have specific goals you want to focus on in your inner world or outer world. I'm best suited to help you where you are stuck with on a physical, emotional, spiritual or relationship issue. I will work with you in a focused way that is effective and efficient. Working with me is most fulfilling when it is important to you to both resolve your issue and also integrate everything there is to learn, such that the process also serves your growth.

Many of my clients come to me feeling like they have it all together on the outside, but on the inside, they're struggling to keep up. If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to handle the pressure, I'm here to help.
Many of my clients come to me feeling like they have it all together on the outside, but on the inside, they're struggling to keep up. If you're feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of how to handle the pressure, I'm here to help.

Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.
Kate creates a safe, trusting atmosphere while helping her clients uncover key insights that lead to personal growth, greater clarity and peace. She focuses on improving her clients' relationships with themselves, their family, significant others and friends. Kate uses an integrative, collaborative approach to promote greater emotional health and wellbeing. Her work focuses on each client's unique history that shaped them into the person they are today. She stays curious and compassionate about all parts of the self in order to bring her clients into the person they wish to be now.

Many individuals come to my practice struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and perfectionism. These tendencies are often debilitating and demoralizing. Therapy can be a generative place to disentangle the emotional dynamics at the root of these behaviors, and open up space to shift from judgement into curiosity and self-compassion. I come from a professional background in the arts and my clients are often high achievers, academics, and artists looking to work through feelings of self-doubt, shame, and creative blocks.
Many individuals come to my practice struggling with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and perfectionism. These tendencies are often debilitating and demoralizing. Therapy can be a generative place to disentangle the emotional dynamics at the root of these behaviors, and open up space to shift from judgement into curiosity and self-compassion. I come from a professional background in the arts and my clients are often high achievers, academics, and artists looking to work through feelings of self-doubt, shame, and creative blocks.

Whether you're a gay man navigating the pressures of the queer community and struggling to find your confidence, an entrepreneur battling imposter syndrome and overwhelm, an entertainment professional seeking direction in the industry or considering a career shift, or a couple feeling lost and disconnected in your relationship, these issues are my strong suit and I can help. My unique blend of psychotherapy and coaching is tailored to meet each client's specific needs, guiding you toward greater self-awareness and personal growth.
Whether you're a gay man navigating the pressures of the queer community and struggling to find your confidence, an entrepreneur battling imposter syndrome and overwhelm, an entertainment professional seeking direction in the industry or considering a career shift, or a couple feeling lost and disconnected in your relationship, these issues are my strong suit and I can help. My unique blend of psychotherapy and coaching is tailored to meet each client's specific needs, guiding you toward greater self-awareness and personal growth.
Nearby Searches for Glendale, Los Angeles
- Atwater Village
- Cypress Park
- Eagle Rock
- Echo Park
- Elysian Park
- Glassell Park
- Griffith Park
- Highland Park
- Los Feliz
- Northeast Los Angeles
- Silver Lake
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
96% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
89% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Women's Issues |
72% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
66% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
65% | Aetna |
63% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Glendale, Los Angeles, CA see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
86% | Female | |
13% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Glendale, Los Angeles?
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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.