New Directions | Lucet Therapists in Los Angeles, CA

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Afsaneh Matloob
Psychologist, CP
Online Only
Hi there, I'm Afsaneh. My name is Afsaneh Matloob and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSYD) based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and issues regarding infertility, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help my clients make improvements and start feeling better.
Hi there, I'm Afsaneh. My name is Afsaneh Matloob and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSYD) based in Los Angeles, California. Currently, I am working with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, stress management, and issues regarding infertility, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help my clients make improvements and start feeling better.
(747) 330-0297 View (747) 330-0297
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Mykala Houseburg
Licensed Social Worker, LISW
Los Angeles, CA 90002
I am a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with 3 years of field experience. Most of my professional experience is in diagnostic assessments and crisis planning. I have assessed individuals with a variety of conditions, including MDD, GAD, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders. I would love to speak with you and support you during this tough time. I can work with you and offer advice regarding your stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, &/or confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am a licensed independent social worker in Ohio with 3 years of field experience. Most of my professional experience is in diagnostic assessments and crisis planning. I have assessed individuals with a variety of conditions, including MDD, GAD, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders. I would love to speak with you and support you during this tough time. I can work with you and offer advice regarding your stress, anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self-esteem, &/or confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
(747) 335-0904 View (747) 335-0904
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Danielle Kepner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I’m Dani Kepner, therapist and founder of Waypoint Partnerships. I walk alongside clients on their journeys toward healing and growth through Walk + Talk, Art, Telehealth, and Faith-Based counseling—offering a supportive space to live with greater courage, clarity, and connection. My approach is relational, creative, and client-centered. I combine compassion, curiosity, and collaboration to help clients feel seen and supported while exploring meaningful growth through talk, movement, art, and reflection.
I’m Dani Kepner, therapist and founder of Waypoint Partnerships. I walk alongside clients on their journeys toward healing and growth through Walk + Talk, Art, Telehealth, and Faith-Based counseling—offering a supportive space to live with greater courage, clarity, and connection. My approach is relational, creative, and client-centered. I combine compassion, curiosity, and collaboration to help clients feel seen and supported while exploring meaningful growth through talk, movement, art, and reflection.
(747) 308-3196 View (747) 308-3196
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Forrest Hong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
Hi, my name is Forrest Hong, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 1993. As you enter into my session, please be aware that my approach is client centered and is focused on what you, the client, wish to target during your time with me. As a therapist, I am here to help you gain and enhance your tools to resolve concerns and issues related to mood disturbances, adjustment to changes in life, and finding options and alternative choices not considered. I work with and have experience with a broad-range of diverse clients.
(805) 625-8291 View (805) 625-8291
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Tracy Batten
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I’m a therapist with 25+ years in human services, and I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in CBT and trauma-informed practices. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation—not a lecture—and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs.
I’m a therapist with 25+ years in human services, and I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in CBT and trauma-informed practices. I believe therapy should feel like a conversation—not a lecture—and I tailor each session to meet your unique needs.
(213) 786-9698 View (213) 786-9698
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Angela Krempasky
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
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.
(747) 335-0289 View (747) 335-0289
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Martha Bethea
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90002
My name is Martha, and I look forward to the chance to work with you! I am specialized in working with individuals across the life span and gender spectrum who are struggling with suicidal ideation. I feel incredibly lucky to have found a profession that allows me to use my skills in empathy, confrontation, and communication to help others.
My name is Martha, and I look forward to the chance to work with you! I am specialized in working with individuals across the life span and gender spectrum who are struggling with suicidal ideation. I feel incredibly lucky to have found a profession that allows me to use my skills in empathy, confrontation, and communication to help others.
(562) 586-4674 View (562) 586-4674
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Katricia Thompson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90002
Today, let's start becoming the best version of you! I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and issues with adjustment to life stressors. I am elated to start this journey with you! I utilize a client-centered approach that focuses on the client's strengths, cultivating coping skills, and self-regulation. I engage clients with talk therapy and evidence-based methods such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing while creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
Today, let's start becoming the best version of you! I specialize in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, ADHD, and issues with adjustment to life stressors. I am elated to start this journey with you! I utilize a client-centered approach that focuses on the client's strengths, cultivating coping skills, and self-regulation. I engage clients with talk therapy and evidence-based methods such as CBT, trauma-focused CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing while creating a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment.
(747) 335-1386 View (747) 335-1386
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Isaiah Ares-Christian
Psychologist, LP
Los Angeles, CA 90022
Anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms are natural reactions to stress, which can create patterns of thinking and behavior that trap people despite their best efforts. I have worked with people from all walks of life to increase awareness of these patterns and create new patterns that support valued and rewarding lives.
Anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms are natural reactions to stress, which can create patterns of thinking and behavior that trap people despite their best efforts. I have worked with people from all walks of life to increase awareness of these patterns and create new patterns that support valued and rewarding lives.
(213) 774-2635 View (213) 774-2635
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Matthew Carlson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, anxious, depressed, and/or stressed about life transitions and/or relationships? You are not alone. Together, we can find a way forward by developing the tools to help build confidence, strength, and purpose. As a therapist, I take a client-centered, genuine, collaborative approach to the client’s needs and goals. I use an integrative therapy style, which includes Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Narrative, and Reality/Choice approaches to help clients achieve success.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, trapped, anxious, depressed, and/or stressed about life transitions and/or relationships? You are not alone. Together, we can find a way forward by developing the tools to help build confidence, strength, and purpose. As a therapist, I take a client-centered, genuine, collaborative approach to the client’s needs and goals. I use an integrative therapy style, which includes Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Narrative, and Reality/Choice approaches to help clients achieve success.
(747) 335-0356 View (747) 335-0356
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Heather Freegard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90027
As a licensed clinician, I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I’m here to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. I provide care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and client-centered. I tailor treatment to each individual’s needs, using proven therapeutic methods to build coping skills, foster resilience, and support lasting emotional well-being.
As a licensed clinician, I provide a safe, supportive space for clients to explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I’m here to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. I provide care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and client-centered. I tailor treatment to each individual’s needs, using proven therapeutic methods to build coping skills, foster resilience, and support lasting emotional well-being.
(747) 308-2849 View (747) 308-2849
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Ann Hetzel
Psychologist, LP
Los Angeles, CA 90002
My name is Dr. Hetzel. I am honored to meet you! I work gently and supportively to communicate with autistic individuals, LGBTQIA people, elder adults, those who have experienced T/trauma, and who may be diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as individuals who experience anxiety.
My name is Dr. Hetzel. I am honored to meet you! I work gently and supportively to communicate with autistic individuals, LGBTQIA people, elder adults, those who have experienced T/trauma, and who may be diagnosed with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, as well as individuals who experience anxiety.
(747) 298-4667 View (747) 298-4667
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Shannon Lowell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I am a Christian counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find lasting recovery, restoration, and hope. For over a decade, I’ve walked with clients who are ready to confront what’s not working, understand the deeper patterns driving their struggles, and begin the courageous process of change. I provide faith-based, trauma-informed therapy that integrates spiritual truth with evidence-based care. Together we uncover patterns, heal wounds, and build skills in emotion, boundaries, and connection—helping you grow in wholeness with yourself, others, and God.
I am a Christian counselor dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families find lasting recovery, restoration, and hope. For over a decade, I’ve walked with clients who are ready to confront what’s not working, understand the deeper patterns driving their struggles, and begin the courageous process of change. I provide faith-based, trauma-informed therapy that integrates spiritual truth with evidence-based care. Together we uncover patterns, heal wounds, and build skills in emotion, boundaries, and connection—helping you grow in wholeness with yourself, others, and God.
(747) 335-1008 View (747) 335-1008
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LaKisha Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
LaKisha L. Johnson, PPSC, LCSW is a therapist, consultant, and advocate who believes in building bridges and breaking barriers. She has been providing mental health services for over 16 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley, before continuing to study mental health at the University of Southern California and earning her clinical license. LaKisha specializes in providing effective interventions for Depression, Co-Parenting Conflict, and Trauma across the lifespan and is committed to helping people recover from emotional injury and discover their purpose.
LaKisha L. Johnson, PPSC, LCSW is a therapist, consultant, and advocate who believes in building bridges and breaking barriers. She has been providing mental health services for over 16 years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from UC Berkeley, before continuing to study mental health at the University of Southern California and earning her clinical license. LaKisha specializes in providing effective interventions for Depression, Co-Parenting Conflict, and Trauma across the lifespan and is committed to helping people recover from emotional injury and discover their purpose.
(209) 372-3115 View (209) 372-3115
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Gita Mahabir
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I ask questions to expand your growth. Process to open your inner wisdom, sanity, freedom, &happiness. Next, we tackle boundaries, conflict resolution, healing past, improving relationships. Boost your confidence, reducing your painful symptoms thus achieving your goals. Mental health assessments test to find hidden answers to your symptoms. I use the Solution Approach in therapy. I work with adults wanting transformation. I offer open communication. I approach goal setting with a structure.
I ask questions to expand your growth. Process to open your inner wisdom, sanity, freedom, &happiness. Next, we tackle boundaries, conflict resolution, healing past, improving relationships. Boost your confidence, reducing your painful symptoms thus achieving your goals. Mental health assessments test to find hidden answers to your symptoms. I use the Solution Approach in therapy. I work with adults wanting transformation. I offer open communication. I approach goal setting with a structure.
(747) 758-3591 View (747) 758-3591
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Van Otto
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I’m Van, and I’m truly honored to offer a supportive and compassionate space for you as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Whether you’re facing a significant change, striving to find balance between work and life, or needing help managing everyday stresses, I’m here to support you. As a professional counselor, I have the privilege of working with adults and seniors through a wide range of experiences—from grief and anxiety to trauma, identity exploration, and beyond.
I’m Van, and I’m truly honored to offer a supportive and compassionate space for you as you navigate life’s transitions and challenges. Whether you’re facing a significant change, striving to find balance between work and life, or needing help managing everyday stresses, I’m here to support you. As a professional counselor, I have the privilege of working with adults and seniors through a wide range of experiences—from grief and anxiety to trauma, identity exploration, and beyond.
(747) 335-2359 View (747) 335-2359
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Ebony Dowdell-Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Los Angeles, CA 90002
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, and stressors related to work, relationships, and family. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress.
I work with individuals navigating life transitions, mental health challenges, and stressors related to work, relationships, and family. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful progress.
(747) 271-5955 View (747) 271-5955
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Talmadge Gray
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90011
I believe in treating everyone with empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our open-ended dialogue to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support you and would be honored by the opportunity. I look forward to talking with you soon! My approaches are primarily centered around Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which focuses on replacing negative thoughts and behaviors with positive ones. But I also treat each client as an individual, and tailor our open-ended dialogue and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
I believe in treating everyone with empathy, respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our open-ended dialogue to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support you and would be honored by the opportunity. I look forward to talking with you soon! My approaches are primarily centered around Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which focuses on replacing negative thoughts and behaviors with positive ones. But I also treat each client as an individual, and tailor our open-ended dialogue and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
(213) 786-6589 View (213) 786-6589
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Elizabeth Ceccon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work at a healthcare center serving a diverse population of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges that can make daily life feel overwhelming—especially when previous coping tools no longer work. My clients seek relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. Together, we work to shift unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most so life feels more manageable and authentic. When you call, you’ll reach our scheduling line— just request me directly to book an appointment.
I work at a healthcare center serving a diverse population of clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges that can make daily life feel overwhelming—especially when previous coping tools no longer work. My clients seek relief, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. Together, we work to shift unhelpful patterns, build self-compassion, strengthen coping skills, and reconnect with what matters most so life feels more manageable and authentic. When you call, you’ll reach our scheduling line— just request me directly to book an appointment.
(323) 618-6567 View (323) 618-6567
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Lindsey Distler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor dedicated to helping adults grow through life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, substance use, anxiety, and life transitions, offering support for lasting change. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based care, including CBT, CPT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. I take a whole-person approach, blending structure, compassion, curiosity, and collaboration to support genuine, meaningful growth.
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addictions Counselor dedicated to helping adults grow through life’s challenges. I specialize in trauma, substance use, anxiety, and life transitions, offering support for lasting change. I use trauma-informed, evidence-based care, including CBT, CPT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness. I take a whole-person approach, blending structure, compassion, curiosity, and collaboration to support genuine, meaningful growth.
(747) 335-0205 View (747) 335-0205

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