Therapists in 90046
Karen Bernardes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
If you have been diagnosed with a Chronic Health Condition you may be struggling, feeling depressed, overwhelmed, anxious and scared. Are you looking to regain a life worth living and manage your health? Fearful of what your future will be if you don't make positive changes? Are you grieving all you used to do and focusing only on the I can't? Want to build your skills to help manage health and your future in a positive way? I provide a safe, supportive environment where you'll use proven techniques to meet your goals.
If you have been diagnosed with a Chronic Health Condition you may be struggling, feeling depressed, overwhelmed, anxious and scared. Are you looking to regain a life worth living and manage your health? Fearful of what your future will be if you don't make positive changes? Are you grieving all you used to do and focusing only on the I can't? Want to build your skills to help manage health and your future in a positive way? I provide a safe, supportive environment where you'll use proven techniques to meet your goals.
Emily Sharaf
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Everyone goes through challenging periods. Whether the stress is coming from work, relationships or other aspects of life, how you’ve been coping is no longer working and the problems may start to feel bigger than you. As a result, you may feel anxious, lost or distrust yourself. Reaching out means you are ready for change. Your time in therapy is all about you - self-discovery and re-alignment await. I am a Co-Founder at Recharge Online Therapy and an interactive therapist who listens, asks questions and provides frequent interpretation and feedback. I will get to know you (nuances and all) and help you to feel understood and safe.
Everyone goes through challenging periods. Whether the stress is coming from work, relationships or other aspects of life, how you’ve been coping is no longer working and the problems may start to feel bigger than you. As a result, you may feel anxious, lost or distrust yourself. Reaching out means you are ready for change. Your time in therapy is all about you - self-discovery and re-alignment await. I am a Co-Founder at Recharge Online Therapy and an interactive therapist who listens, asks questions and provides frequent interpretation and feedback. I will get to know you (nuances and all) and help you to feel understood and safe.
Dani Coleman
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I'm Dani and I would love to work with you! My approach is strength-centered and collaborative. I can help you with understanding and managing anxiety, depression, and processing through past trauma. Together we can work on building emotional intelligence, distress tolerance, and communication skills. I'm a butch non-binary person who can empathize with those struggling to be trans in America right now. I've also got lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent person.
Hi, I'm Dani and I would love to work with you! My approach is strength-centered and collaborative. I can help you with understanding and managing anxiety, depression, and processing through past trauma. Together we can work on building emotional intelligence, distress tolerance, and communication skills. I'm a butch non-binary person who can empathize with those struggling to be trans in America right now. I've also got lived experience as a disabled and neurodivergent person.
Rachel Neporent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, couples and families who would like to explore trauma, anxiety, and relationships. I am passionate about working with clients who are self-explorers, question askers, and have a profound desire to increase well-being. I specialize in the treatment of relational trauma, anxiety symptoms, relationship and attachment challenges. Our work will help you develop self-understanding + self-compassion, improve your relationship to self + others, build self-esteem + self-worth, challenge perfectionism + people pleasing, learn to set healthy boundaries, build coping skills and healthy habits.
I provide psychotherapy to young adults, adults, couples and families who would like to explore trauma, anxiety, and relationships. I am passionate about working with clients who are self-explorers, question askers, and have a profound desire to increase well-being. I specialize in the treatment of relational trauma, anxiety symptoms, relationship and attachment challenges. Our work will help you develop self-understanding + self-compassion, improve your relationship to self + others, build self-esteem + self-worth, challenge perfectionism + people pleasing, learn to set healthy boundaries, build coping skills and healthy habits.
Tony Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Waitlist for new clients
Choosing a couples therapist is no easy task, but it is important to find someone who actually is trained in this work. Relationships are the core of society and our lives, and yet we are never taught about the basics of communication: talking and listening. My work with couples AND individuals centers on learning how to talk about and listen to feelings, in order to build empathy and connection. Learn what works and how to get closer to those you care about (including yourself!).
Choosing a couples therapist is no easy task, but it is important to find someone who actually is trained in this work. Relationships are the core of society and our lives, and yet we are never taught about the basics of communication: talking and listening. My work with couples AND individuals centers on learning how to talk about and listen to feelings, in order to build empathy and connection. Learn what works and how to get closer to those you care about (including yourself!).
Bill Caperton
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am a Counseling Psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a special interest in helping artists, writers, actors, musicians and creative spirits of all types achieve their full potential. I am also interested in working with men around issues of fatherhood, masculinity, and relationships. I have completed specialized training working with college, medical, and professional students (UCLA and USC Health Science Campus), as well as veterans (Minneapolis and Milwaukee VA).
I am a Counseling Psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist with a special interest in helping artists, writers, actors, musicians and creative spirits of all types achieve their full potential. I am also interested in working with men around issues of fatherhood, masculinity, and relationships. I have completed specialized training working with college, medical, and professional students (UCLA and USC Health Science Campus), as well as veterans (Minneapolis and Milwaukee VA).
Edna Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA,, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Are you stuck, unable to move forward in your life? I believe that we as human beings are resilient, and that, when we find ourselves stuck unable to move forward in our lives, it's important to seek guidance outside ourselves to unravel and breakfree from whatever is blocking our inner light. I am here to assist you to unravel and break free from whatever is blocking your inner light from shining.
Are you stuck, unable to move forward in your life? I believe that we as human beings are resilient, and that, when we find ourselves stuck unable to move forward in our lives, it's important to seek guidance outside ourselves to unravel and breakfree from whatever is blocking our inner light. I am here to assist you to unravel and break free from whatever is blocking your inner light from shining.
Ana Luz Lopez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I am passionate about working with women, nonbinary, marginalized populations, and the global majority. I have experience with clients facing issues related to immigration, gender-based violence, & human trafficking. My MBA studies give me a unique lens on social impact, business, collective consciousness, and innovative technology. I provide support for trauma, racism, migrant identity issues, money stories, systems, personal & career growth. I have worked with trauma survivors who have experienced sexual assault, violence in the home, dysfunctional families & clients struggling with anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, & MDD.
I am passionate about working with women, nonbinary, marginalized populations, and the global majority. I have experience with clients facing issues related to immigration, gender-based violence, & human trafficking. My MBA studies give me a unique lens on social impact, business, collective consciousness, and innovative technology. I provide support for trauma, racism, migrant identity issues, money stories, systems, personal & career growth. I have worked with trauma survivors who have experienced sexual assault, violence in the home, dysfunctional families & clients struggling with anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, & MDD.
Dina Parvaneh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
"Out beyond ideas of wrong doing and right doing there is a field. I'll meet you there." Rumi. I have over 15 years of experience dealing with individuals, couples, groups in various issues. The heart of my work is to assist you to live an emotionally authentic life in relationship to yourself and others. In the process of discovering your true self you will learn how certain emotions, behaviors and beliefs have affected your life and your relationships and you will become empowered to make important changes. My style is warm, non-judgmental and at the same time direct and confrontative.
Anthony D. DiNardo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Are you looking for a doctor that can help improve your overall quality of life and help alleviate symptoms? Psychotherapy can provide a forum to alleviate symptoms that hinder growth and well-being and can provide you with the needed insight to be able to manage symptoms and provide relief. Through a collaborative approach I can help you overcome the challenges and obstacles that can interfere with your goals & ambitions. I can aid in the facilitation of helping you develop the needed skills and mind set to improve your quality of life. Additionally, my professional services include providing psychological, psychodiagnostic, personality, and psycho-educational assessments.
Are you looking for a doctor that can help improve your overall quality of life and help alleviate symptoms? Psychotherapy can provide a forum to alleviate symptoms that hinder growth and well-being and can provide you with the needed insight to be able to manage symptoms and provide relief. Through a collaborative approach I can help you overcome the challenges and obstacles that can interfere with your goals & ambitions. I can aid in the facilitation of helping you develop the needed skills and mind set to improve your quality of life. Additionally, my professional services include providing psychological, psychodiagnostic, personality, and psycho-educational assessments.
Amy Volweider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Sometimes you need a perspective outside of your own circle to help you recognize the patterns holding you back. Most people are doing the best they can with what they’ve got but we all need a little push at times to get where we need to go. I’m here to give you that push. As our lives continue to unfold during these challenging times I’m available to provide you with a collaborative and judgment-free zone that sets aside the time and space you need to be able to heal and grow. I’m a warm, spirited, and patient therapist whose goal is to enable people to find more balance and joy in their lives.
Sometimes you need a perspective outside of your own circle to help you recognize the patterns holding you back. Most people are doing the best they can with what they’ve got but we all need a little push at times to get where we need to go. I’m here to give you that push. As our lives continue to unfold during these challenging times I’m available to provide you with a collaborative and judgment-free zone that sets aside the time and space you need to be able to heal and grow. I’m a warm, spirited, and patient therapist whose goal is to enable people to find more balance and joy in their lives.
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Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction. Many of my clients are high-achieving, bi-coastal creatives and professionals.
I see myself as an intuitive, creative, informed, and highly trained Clinical Psychologist that provides a safe, nonjudgmental, and transformative environment. Therapy with me fosters a deep sense of engagement and connection, a sense of feeling heard and understood, and clarity where there was previously ambiguity. This work is active, penetrating, and engaging. Together, we will create a climate of discovery where you will feel heard, while also experiencing my active participation and direction. Many of my clients are high-achieving, bi-coastal creatives and professionals.
Brian Gleason
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Greetings: I welcome you to my practice and offer three primary areas of specialization: clients encountering issues such as LGBT coming out, adjustment, relationship and other key areas associated with this community. Clients approaching the launching phase of their life, teenagers in need of mentoring to help discover their unique abilities and how to bring these out into the world. Clients struggling with drug or alcohol issues, knowing that they can overcome these but needing help in finding how.
Greetings: I welcome you to my practice and offer three primary areas of specialization: clients encountering issues such as LGBT coming out, adjustment, relationship and other key areas associated with this community. Clients approaching the launching phase of their life, teenagers in need of mentoring to help discover their unique abilities and how to bring these out into the world. Clients struggling with drug or alcohol issues, knowing that they can overcome these but needing help in finding how.
David Haynik
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
I work with individuals and couples who present with a diverse collection of strengths, challenges, and goals in life. I provide a space, whether in person or telehealth, that allows for people to feel accepted for who they are without judgement or shame. I work along side each individual or couple to define goals of treatment so we know when to celebrate or to redefine our objectives. I like to explore values, emotions and thoughts to identify opportunity for positive change. In addition to these qualities of my practice, my perspectives are grounded in feminist principles, Buddhist philosophy, and attachment theory.
I work with individuals and couples who present with a diverse collection of strengths, challenges, and goals in life. I provide a space, whether in person or telehealth, that allows for people to feel accepted for who they are without judgement or shame. I work along side each individual or couple to define goals of treatment so we know when to celebrate or to redefine our objectives. I like to explore values, emotions and thoughts to identify opportunity for positive change. In addition to these qualities of my practice, my perspectives are grounded in feminist principles, Buddhist philosophy, and attachment theory.
Sarah Iaccarino
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Please Note: I will be on maternity leave January through the end of March. When you work with me, you are welcomed into a safe space where you can explore your inner world, experience growth, feel comforted, supported, and challenged. I believe that YOU are in possession of the answers to your questions. My intention is to assist as you explore your truths, dismantle stories that no longer feel accurate, and re-connect with your authentic self. It’s important to me that you experience positive growth, and that you do so while feeling safe.
Please Note: I will be on maternity leave January through the end of March. When you work with me, you are welcomed into a safe space where you can explore your inner world, experience growth, feel comforted, supported, and challenged. I believe that YOU are in possession of the answers to your questions. My intention is to assist as you explore your truths, dismantle stories that no longer feel accurate, and re-connect with your authentic self. It’s important to me that you experience positive growth, and that you do so while feeling safe.
Shirl Kelemer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Many clients come to me depressed, grief stricken, or at a loss for where to proceed in their lives. Faulty thinking can block the ability to realize new options for thoughts and behaviors. Training, wisdom, and life experiences allow me to help guide my clients to their best therapeutic path, to personalize treatment, and to help them find their purpose. I work with trauma survivors, people with disabilities, life transitions, crises, hospice care, death, and chronic anxiety. I'm also trained to support artists through their creative struggles. That process provides them the foundation to strengthen them for any future challenges.
Many clients come to me depressed, grief stricken, or at a loss for where to proceed in their lives. Faulty thinking can block the ability to realize new options for thoughts and behaviors. Training, wisdom, and life experiences allow me to help guide my clients to their best therapeutic path, to personalize treatment, and to help them find their purpose. I work with trauma survivors, people with disabilities, life transitions, crises, hospice care, death, and chronic anxiety. I'm also trained to support artists through their creative struggles. That process provides them the foundation to strengthen them for any future challenges.
Thomas Roslak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
“I’m having an existential crisis” & “I’m struggling with my goals” are oftentimes one of the first sentences that a person says to me when seeking therapy. My clients are vibrant, smart, creative individuals who want to increase their quality of life. People who come in for therapy are struggling with life transitions, grief & loss, career issues, artistic blocks, anxiety, disappointment, depression, anger, frustration, addiction issues, and interpersonal, or romantic challenges. They are looking to feel better, make strides in their personal lives and careers, understand themselves, and seek opportunities to change their lives.
“I’m having an existential crisis” & “I’m struggling with my goals” are oftentimes one of the first sentences that a person says to me when seeking therapy. My clients are vibrant, smart, creative individuals who want to increase their quality of life. People who come in for therapy are struggling with life transitions, grief & loss, career issues, artistic blocks, anxiety, disappointment, depression, anger, frustration, addiction issues, and interpersonal, or romantic challenges. They are looking to feel better, make strides in their personal lives and careers, understand themselves, and seek opportunities to change their lives.
Jim Michael
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, CHT, MA, CAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
I help people re-take ownership of their lives. If you've had fear, depression, or out of control behaviors keep you from living your life, I'll help. Regardless of the challenge you're experiencing, I'll create a safe space in which you can talk about it, and we can safely find answers and direction. I'll give you tools to reduce the stress in your life & in your relationships. I help people find different solutions looking at their lives from a different viewpoint...a viewpoint of acceptance, without judgment, and finding the answers together.
I help people re-take ownership of their lives. If you've had fear, depression, or out of control behaviors keep you from living your life, I'll help. Regardless of the challenge you're experiencing, I'll create a safe space in which you can talk about it, and we can safely find answers and direction. I'll give you tools to reduce the stress in your life & in your relationships. I help people find different solutions looking at their lives from a different viewpoint...a viewpoint of acceptance, without judgment, and finding the answers together.
Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity. A psychoanalytic view suggests that current problems may be sourced in unconscious patterns, often rooted in the past, that would benefit from attention and understanding. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps reduce addictive behaviors and anxiety through the practice of gentle self observation and present moment awareness.
If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity. A psychoanalytic view suggests that current problems may be sourced in unconscious patterns, often rooted in the past, that would benefit from attention and understanding. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy helps reduce addictive behaviors and anxiety through the practice of gentle self observation and present moment awareness.
True Self Therapy Group Practice
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Hi there, and welcome! Are you looking for a personalized touch to therapy? A therapist with experience, expertise, but doesn't feel "stuffy" or unrelatable? Then we're the perfect fit! True Self Therapy was founded to help California residents easily access quality virtual therapy. We pride our team on being professional, relatable, warm, knowledgable, down to earth, educated, and applying research based change for our clients. Therapy doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an enjoyable part of your day. The True Self Therapy group practice was founded by Annie Kuni (Melman).
Hi there, and welcome! Are you looking for a personalized touch to therapy? A therapist with experience, expertise, but doesn't feel "stuffy" or unrelatable? Then we're the perfect fit! True Self Therapy was founded to help California residents easily access quality virtual therapy. We pride our team on being professional, relatable, warm, knowledgable, down to earth, educated, and applying research based change for our clients. Therapy doesn't have to be a chore - it can be an enjoyable part of your day. The True Self Therapy group practice was founded by Annie Kuni (Melman).
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 90046
400+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in 90046 who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
89% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Self Esteem |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Life Transitions |
61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
71% | Aetna |
65% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
65% | Optum |
How Therapists in 90046 see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
63% | Female | |
36% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in 90046?
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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.