Therapists in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Leonard Noel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LMSW
Verified
Verified
It started with small things. You were anxious about a work meeting, so you made up an excuse to get out of it. Then you canceled a dinner date – you’d been looking forward to it, but the anxiety became too severe as it neared. Over and over, you let worry dictate your choices until it’s gotten to the point where you don’t even feel in control anymore. Your anxiety makes the decisions, and you’re just along for the ride. You’ve tried making changes and developing healthier habits. Constantly blaming yourself for your shortcomings, trying to criticize your anxiety into submission. But, it’s no use. This is not the life you imagined.
(424) 378-5047
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Sandra Preciado
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Are you experiencing anxiety, sadness, or a sense of hopelessness? These are normal emotions most of us experience at some point in our lives. What if you find yourself stuck or overwhelmed? First, this is often more normal than we believe it to be, especially when some situations are not within our control. The recent pandemic and social stressors are affecting individuals in many different ways. Therapy will help you gain a new perspective and develop a personalised plan to gain new coping strategies. New clients are offered a free 30-min consultation. In Person Sessions and Telehealth are both available.
(424) 254-9012
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Esther Lee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Part of being human means creating balance as you navigate the curveballs of life. Therapy with me means we meet you where you are and you are at the helm of your healing journey. I believe you are your own healer and already possess the wisdom you need to make the best decision for you. Sometimes that looks like slowing down and taking a pause to look backwards in order to move forward. Other times it looks like learning to make space around your anxious thoughts and feelings to actively practice control over them instead of letting them control you.
(929) 447-0648
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Lois Ann Schunk
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified
Verified
My ability to connect with and assist individuals is an accumulation of my professional education, life experiences and interest in people. I hold a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology as well as licensed as a Marriage, Family Therapist. I spent 22 years as a Physician Assistant in Family Practice and Industrial Medicine giving me a well rounded medical and psychological approach to therapy. I find that my clients solve their problems, heal their wounds and find direction under my care, which has given me a great sense of satisfaction over the last 20+ years.
(424) 277-2448
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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CBT Treatment Center, A Psychological Corporation
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Seeing your child struggle is such a helpless feeling. You wish you could find the right words that would fix it all, but nothing that you say, and no amount of logic that you use seems to help. Perhaps you have even tried therapy before, with little progress or success, and you're not sure if this is even a fixable problem. Your child's struggles have become the focus of the entire family. You just want your happy little boy or girl back and to have normalcy restored at home.
(424) 835-7372
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Andrea Mendoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, and families from primarily a solution-focused, cognitive behavioral approach, I offer a variety of interventions best matched to fit my client's individual needs. Adept in working with childhood disorders, trauma experiences, grief and loss, anger management, and parenting issues, I strive to look at the "whole picture" and incorporate collaterals and family members, as needed.
(424) 347-6621
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Christina Matso
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoyed very much my post licensure work at a family institute. Whether working with a child, an adolescent, an adult, a dyad or the whole family, I will initially focus on the person suffering the most. Based on the presenting symptom, I may do brief crisis intervention to stabilize a situation until an individual's underlying issue has been crystallized. The life issue causing depression, anxiety, and fears will then be addressed in more depth. My approach is to assist people in their own healing, maximizing on their own strengths and resources.
(424) 235-1758
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Theodore Seeds
Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Welcome. My name is Teddy Seeds, and I am a licensed therapist with a passion for helping adults, adolescents, and couples improve their lives. To that end, I employ elements of humanistic, psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral therapies.
(310) 928-9393
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Phuong Tang
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Are you someone who is trying to make a meaningful change in the world but is struggling to make significant changes in their personal life? You may be seeking therapy as a way to explore your past while understanding that it does not have to determine your future. I am an Asian American therapist who works with Asian Americans and other people of color who may identify as activists, creatives, immigrants, children of immigrants who struggle with adjustment disorder, PTSD, intergenerational trauma, depression, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism and substance use.
(310) 861-7884
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Megan Glotz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I truly believe that the most positive outcomes in therapy happen when the therapeutic relationship is a good fit. With this core value in mind, I work with you to help you feel safe, understood, and supported, throughout our time together. I provide a calming environment where you can take time out of your busy week and focus on yourself and your unique goals. I work collaboratively with you to create positive change within yourself and your relationships. My goal is to help you improve your life and happiness, lower stress and negative feelings, and identify negative patterns or behaviors that are no longer serving you.
(424) 371-7697
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Sarah Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I am a patient, attentive human, fueled by deep curiosity and compassion ready to walk with you through whatever stage of life you are in. Through my own self work, education, and life experiences, I have learned that we are all on our very own unique journey towards tending to parts of us that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences. As a human and a provider, I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful narratives, and the strength to transform their life.
(562) 263-3659
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Laura Love Strutzenberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I grew up moving around the world and saw a universal theme emerge: people desire to be fully known and loved. When pain, fear, shame and conflict prevent us from connecting to our true self, we feel alone - unable to fully give and receive love. I provide quality, professional counseling for people of all races, ages, and persuasions. If you feel that your life's path is in need of direction, I would love the opportunity to meet you! I offer an initial complimentary phone call so you can determine if I'm a fit for your needs.
(424) 287-4694
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Goulding Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I'm Hilary, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Let's work together to nurture self-compassion, build accountability and finally create lasting change. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental space for self-exploration and gaining insight. With every one of my clients, I work with them to build an individualized toolbox full of strategies for coping with life stressors. Life is hard, therapy can help.
(310) 742-9044
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Rincy Mathew
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I believe psychotherapy to be sacred work that can be immensely healing and transformative. But it requires a genuine interest to confront uncomfortable feelings and beliefs. In my experience, most psychic pain stems from a lack of connection to our authentic selves causing immense suffering that manifests into self-defeating thoughts and addictions, loss of purpose and meaning, and relational trauma. My work with clients is to unravel these self-limiting unconscious processes to gain better insight and live more intentionally with greater purpose and freedom.
(310) 526-3854
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Jenna Stark
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW, LICSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Therapy is one of the few relationships in life where it can truly be just about you. I enjoy working with clients who are willing and wanting to change, but are struggling to find the best path to achieve this. I work with a diverse population, but most of my clients are in their 20s-40s struggling with past traumas or current stressors. I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, the need to be "perfect", relationship issues, eating disorders/body image issues and other aspects of adulting that can be stressful and daunting.
(424) 543-7247
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Donna K Koga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I have over 20 years experience working successfully with individual adults, adolescents, children and families. I specialize in treating depression and anxiety, ADD and ADHD, life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with clients to provide insight and understanding to heal old wounds along with practical strategies to move forward. I am patient focused and able to work with different modalities and therapeutic orientations to meet client needs.
(424) 581-1054
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Jack Lam
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
You have been living through a stressful and exhausting time. A global pandemic is constantly changing your relationships and the way you live your life. You have also been exposed to an unprecedented amount of collective trauma both within your communities, and on a larger global scale. You're finding it harder to get a good night's rest, and you struggle to find meaning in a world that seems overwhelmingly painful to exist in. You want things to be different, but you don't know how.
(310) 494-7217
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Tracey Hefter
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
You are here because you want to live a better life than the one you’re living now.  You maybe feeling sad, anxious, confused or overwhelmed.  You maybe alone and confused by your feelings, and have no one you can really talk to. You feel stuck, you’re tired of doing the same things over and over again. You maybe having a hard time with dating, going through a relationship breakup, getting married or just entering parenthood and feel confused about your feelings and roles and possibly overwhelmed with responsibilities. You may not be communicating well with your spouse. You may not know how to feel or what to do. I can help!
(424) 260-2838
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Vanessa Gonzalez Aceves
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Have you been wanting to be a parent for a long time and now that you are, it isn't what you thought it would be? Are you having a hard time feeling connected to your baby? How about to your partner? How about to yourself? Was your birth experience not what you expected? Regardless of where you may be in your parenting journey, whether it is in trying to conceive, navigating pregnancy, are new to parenthood, or are coping with pregnancy loss, I am here to help and guide you to a path of emotional healing and growth.
(310) 935-3677
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Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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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.

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.

What type of therapist is right for me?

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.

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.

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.

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.