Therapists in Long Beach, CA
Dr. Christopher Chaffin
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
Life is full of big questions that we all struggle with at some point or another. Who am I? What do I want? Why do I feel, think, or do what I do? What’s the point? When we’re faced with these questions, a spark is ignited within us. Therapy is an opportunity to nurture that spark by exploring these questions with someone who can help you think through new perspectives and ideas to define an existence that is uniquely yours. It’s also an opportunity to connect with a person in an authentic, supportive, safe way.
Jeffrey Salinas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90755
Is this you? All we do is fight! It seems like we never hear each other and neither of us listens anymore! It is so frustrating I do not want to come home and try. I have been successfully helping couples to develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively for more than 20 years. Having disagreements is not unusual. Learning how to resolve disagreements is a key element to healthy relationships. Conflict resolution is about learning to fight fairly by listening in an atmosphere of Respect, Trust, Safety and love and not placing my desire to be right over the relationship. $185 per 50-minute session. Discounted rates apt.11-4
Is this you? All we do is fight! It seems like we never hear each other and neither of us listens anymore! It is so frustrating I do not want to come home and try. I have been successfully helping couples to develop the tools necessary to communicate effectively for more than 20 years. Having disagreements is not unusual. Learning how to resolve disagreements is a key element to healthy relationships. Conflict resolution is about learning to fight fairly by listening in an atmosphere of Respect, Trust, Safety and love and not placing my desire to be right over the relationship. $185 per 50-minute session. Discounted rates apt.11-4
Brigitte Gisele Dutil
Marriage & Family Therapist, ATR, LPCC, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90808 (Online Only)
Aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be succeeded. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients feel better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. I believe that my clinical training, education, and community advocacy allow me to understand and support your needs.
Aspirations for personal growth and self-improvement can be succeeded. I provide a safe, compassionate, and nurturing environment to help clients feel better able to share their thoughts, fears, and goals. I believe that my clinical training, education, and community advocacy allow me to understand and support your needs.
Kai Chiu
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life can get difficult, for some it may feel like that more often than not. There is no shame in seeking out loved ones, friends, and professionals for support and help during those times. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental but honest environment that promotes deeper connection with self self and others, and teach practical skills and techniques that people can use to better navigate their unique struggles. I focus on discovering a person's, family, or couple's strength and empowering their innate abilities to make healthy and meaningful change.
Sometimes life can get difficult, for some it may feel like that more often than not. There is no shame in seeking out loved ones, friends, and professionals for support and help during those times. I provide a safe, supportive, non-judgmental but honest environment that promotes deeper connection with self self and others, and teach practical skills and techniques that people can use to better navigate their unique struggles. I focus on discovering a person's, family, or couple's strength and empowering their innate abilities to make healthy and meaningful change.
My Abundant Life Now Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
Are you living a good life and meeting your life goals? OR! Are you facing any challenges with your marriage? Are you experiencing any life-changing events? Are you anxious or depressed or have difficulty maintaining a relationship? My mantra is to support you in Living life and living well. Do not let addictive behavior deprive you of living a fulfilling life. Have you suffered any loss, and you are grieving and need support? Parenting conflicts and chaos in family dynamics may interrupt your lifestyle and deny you the opportunity to live well.
Are you living a good life and meeting your life goals? OR! Are you facing any challenges with your marriage? Are you experiencing any life-changing events? Are you anxious or depressed or have difficulty maintaining a relationship? My mantra is to support you in Living life and living well. Do not let addictive behavior deprive you of living a fulfilling life. Have you suffered any loss, and you are grieving and need support? Parenting conflicts and chaos in family dynamics may interrupt your lifestyle and deny you the opportunity to live well.
Vickie Wagner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Struggling with challenging emotions? Having difficulty in important relationships? You've found your way here because you dare to believe things can be different...better even. I have confidence that you have it within you to create a new and fulfilling way of living and relating to others in the healthiest and most authentic way possible. Courageously examine your concerns and issues (e.g., relationships, behavioral patterns/habits, thinking patterns, difficult emotions, fears, etc.) in a safe, empowering environment with someone (me) who can relate to you with no agenda except your happy and healthy life.
Struggling with challenging emotions? Having difficulty in important relationships? You've found your way here because you dare to believe things can be different...better even. I have confidence that you have it within you to create a new and fulfilling way of living and relating to others in the healthiest and most authentic way possible. Courageously examine your concerns and issues (e.g., relationships, behavioral patterns/habits, thinking patterns, difficult emotions, fears, etc.) in a safe, empowering environment with someone (me) who can relate to you with no agenda except your happy and healthy life.
Ilya Shtykan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90806 (Online Only)
Ilya Shtykan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. He focuses on anxiety, depression, PTSD, unresolved grief/loss, and other mental health issues. Ilya's goal in this field is to help make positive changes in the lives of clients while offering support.
Ilya Shtykan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He currently provides counseling services for sufferers of co-occurring substance abuse and mental health disorders. He focuses on anxiety, depression, PTSD, unresolved grief/loss, and other mental health issues. Ilya's goal in this field is to help make positive changes in the lives of clients while offering support.
Aaron Quiroz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90815
Waitlist for new clients
How often do you find yourself wanting to truly express yourself but can't? Do you fear backlash for expressing the challenges you are facing in the workplace, public settings, or even in the home? I am open-minded, empathetic, and unconventional in my approach from years of experience in working with clients and families in community mental health based settings. Since 2013 I have had a wide range of experience working with a variety of clients including severe and persistently ill, dual-diagnosis/substance use disordered, homeless, and at-risk transitional-aged populations on their path to recovery.
How often do you find yourself wanting to truly express yourself but can't? Do you fear backlash for expressing the challenges you are facing in the workplace, public settings, or even in the home? I am open-minded, empathetic, and unconventional in my approach from years of experience in working with clients and families in community mental health based settings. Since 2013 I have had a wide range of experience working with a variety of clients including severe and persistently ill, dual-diagnosis/substance use disordered, homeless, and at-risk transitional-aged populations on their path to recovery.
Maria Tran
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.
Taking the first steps towards healing our inner wounds is a journey that does not have to be made alone. Therapy is a space for your to be seen, heard, and foster a sense of security. With a client centered approach, I am here to walk side by side you, with a goal of making you feel empowered to make the positive changes you want to make for your life. By navigating our past experiences, we uncover patterns, messages, and beliefs we internalize that holds us back in our present moments. Gaining awareness of our past, and making new meaning, we are able to create new experiences for our future.
Heather Iannone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90814 (Online Only)
My LGBTQIA2S+ clients are acutely in tune with authenticity. At times, this quality can cause life to feel heavy and overwhelming. The worry, stress or fear can cause folx to feel stuck. The things that once helped, no longer work. Many of my clients have experienced depression, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together can help navigate these things and create a map for what is next. This is where authenticity becomes an asset. As a queer woman, I know identity is a piece of the whole person. I personally know depression, anxiety and panic can feel like too much. I also know, there are solutions.
My LGBTQIA2S+ clients are acutely in tune with authenticity. At times, this quality can cause life to feel heavy and overwhelming. The worry, stress or fear can cause folx to feel stuck. The things that once helped, no longer work. Many of my clients have experienced depression, anxiety and trauma. Our journey together can help navigate these things and create a map for what is next. This is where authenticity becomes an asset. As a queer woman, I know identity is a piece of the whole person. I personally know depression, anxiety and panic can feel like too much. I also know, there are solutions.
Alynn Cauldwell, Family Therapist, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Welcome, I am Alynn Cauldwell, LMFT and I believe in the power of healing and transformation. I have 20 years of experience as a therapist and I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and many other mental health challenges. My approach is holistic and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, integrating a range of therapeutic modalities to foster healing and growth. I am EMDR certified and prefer a collaborative journey with clients to help them reclaim inner peace and rediscover resilience. I am here for you. Call or email today.
Welcome, I am Alynn Cauldwell, LMFT and I believe in the power of healing and transformation. I have 20 years of experience as a therapist and I am dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards overcoming trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and many other mental health challenges. My approach is holistic and tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, integrating a range of therapeutic modalities to foster healing and growth. I am EMDR certified and prefer a collaborative journey with clients to help them reclaim inner peace and rediscover resilience. I am here for you. Call or email today.
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Nicole Johnson-Nguyen
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90807
Are you motivated, eager to learn, and open and ready for change? If so, I am available and willing to embark on this journey of change and discovery with you. I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach and believe that each client is unique and requires an unique therapeutic technique that is tailored just for them. I am open-minded and can provide a safe space to allow you to explore whatever is causing you distress, encouragement to meet and exceed your personal goals, and the patience and commitment to guide you through this process. I use a collaborative approach for us to work together as a team, every step of the way.
Are you motivated, eager to learn, and open and ready for change? If so, I am available and willing to embark on this journey of change and discovery with you. I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach and believe that each client is unique and requires an unique therapeutic technique that is tailored just for them. I am open-minded and can provide a safe space to allow you to explore whatever is causing you distress, encouragement to meet and exceed your personal goals, and the patience and commitment to guide you through this process. I use a collaborative approach for us to work together as a team, every step of the way.
Michael Leone-Aldrich
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90807
You’re checked out. It’s as if your life was set to autopilot and you’re just going through the motions, one day after another. Regularly, thoughts drift into your mind like “Is this all there is? Is this who I want to be?” You have some close relationships in your life, but it feels like no one really knows you. It’s as if you’re wearing a mask that says all the right things, that blends in, that doesn’t step out of the comfort zone and makes sure everyone else is happy. You’re exhausted putting this act on all of the time, trying to be what everyone wants you to be.
You’re checked out. It’s as if your life was set to autopilot and you’re just going through the motions, one day after another. Regularly, thoughts drift into your mind like “Is this all there is? Is this who I want to be?” You have some close relationships in your life, but it feels like no one really knows you. It’s as if you’re wearing a mask that says all the right things, that blends in, that doesn’t step out of the comfort zone and makes sure everyone else is happy. You’re exhausted putting this act on all of the time, trying to be what everyone wants you to be.
Joshua M Medina
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Long Beach, CA 90803
Hello! I am Gay-identified clinician; my goal is to team up with you and identify what you’d like to work on and together, tackle those challenges head-on. I’m here to help you with anything from relationships, to work/family stress, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, life adjustments, major health changes. As a gay male, I vowed to work with LGBTQI individuals as I know first hand how challenging it is to find a clinician that has a lived understanding of the struggles within the community. I work with all adults, specializing in LGBTQI issues.
Hello! I am Gay-identified clinician; my goal is to team up with you and identify what you’d like to work on and together, tackle those challenges head-on. I’m here to help you with anything from relationships, to work/family stress, sexuality, gender identity, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, panic disorder, life adjustments, major health changes. As a gay male, I vowed to work with LGBTQI individuals as I know first hand how challenging it is to find a clinician that has a lived understanding of the struggles within the community. I work with all adults, specializing in LGBTQI issues.
Bright House Therapy Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90822 (Online Only)
Bright House Therapy Services is a private practice dedicated to supporting individuals with their mental health. We are an inclusive, open, friendly, bilingual, and affirming agency. Let us partner with you to meet your goals. We are experienced working with LGBTQ community, veterans, Department of Child and Family Services, individuals with Psychiatric Diagnosis of Bipolar, and Domestic Violence Victims.
Bright House Therapy Services is a private practice dedicated to supporting individuals with their mental health. We are an inclusive, open, friendly, bilingual, and affirming agency. Let us partner with you to meet your goals. We are experienced working with LGBTQ community, veterans, Department of Child and Family Services, individuals with Psychiatric Diagnosis of Bipolar, and Domestic Violence Victims.
Ross Crothers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90803
When it comes to my work as a therapist, I am passionate about providing a space in which my clients feel heard, understood, and appreciated. While I have worked with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, couples, families, and individuals, I feel truly privileged to provide support to each of my clients in a time of need. I believe that everyone has the capability to evoke change in their life, sometimes we just need some help figuring out how to get started.
When it comes to my work as a therapist, I am passionate about providing a space in which my clients feel heard, understood, and appreciated. While I have worked with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, couples, families, and individuals, I feel truly privileged to provide support to each of my clients in a time of need. I believe that everyone has the capability to evoke change in their life, sometimes we just need some help figuring out how to get started.
Alysha Kim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90804 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You may find yourself constantly doubting yourself, often asking others for their input about major life decisions. You may feel that others “have it all together” while feeling overwhelmed with your roles and responsibilities. You may worry about everyone else’s needs but feel empty when you’ve made sure everyone else is taken care of. If any of this is true for you, you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is a safe and supportive haven to remind you that YOU matter. Your desires, strengths, and needs deserve to be held and acknowledged.
You may find yourself constantly doubting yourself, often asking others for their input about major life decisions. You may feel that others “have it all together” while feeling overwhelmed with your roles and responsibilities. You may worry about everyone else’s needs but feel empty when you’ve made sure everyone else is taken care of. If any of this is true for you, you’ve come to the right place. Therapy is a safe and supportive haven to remind you that YOU matter. Your desires, strengths, and needs deserve to be held and acknowledged.
Stephanie Mason
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90805 (Online Only)
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
New beginnings can often be disguised as painful endings. I work closely with those who have been through tragic events, suffered childhood abuse, those who have been victimized by others, as well as those who might feel like they have nowhere left to turn. My goal is to help you find your inner strength, and to courageously be free to display it and be proud. I am empathetic to my client’s needs, ambitious to provide support, and offer a nonjudgmental space for you to share and truly be heard.
Dr. Richard V. Morhaime
Psychologist, PsyD, A-CBT
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90815 (Online Only)
I am a certified CBT therapist with over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. If you're struggling with significant anxiety or painful sadness and are finding it hard to move forward with the things that are important to you, I can help. We'll work together to better understand your unique situation and develop a plan to enable you to cope more effectively with what you're going through. You'll learn tools to better manage your difficult emotions so that they're no longer getting in your way. I know how overwhelming severe anxiety can feel, and I’m here to serve as your guide for navigating through this rough terrain.
I am a certified CBT therapist with over 20 years of experience as a licensed psychologist. If you're struggling with significant anxiety or painful sadness and are finding it hard to move forward with the things that are important to you, I can help. We'll work together to better understand your unique situation and develop a plan to enable you to cope more effectively with what you're going through. You'll learn tools to better manage your difficult emotions so that they're no longer getting in your way. I know how overwhelming severe anxiety can feel, and I’m here to serve as your guide for navigating through this rough terrain.
Sarah Raike
PA-C
Verified Verified
Long Beach, CA 90802 (Online Only)
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS FOR MEDICATION MANAGEMENT ONLY-Bonmente knows asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. You enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
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Number of Therapists in Long Beach, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Long Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
77% | Self Esteem |
71% | Coping Skills |
70% | Relationship Issues |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
70% | Aetna |
70% | Cigna and Evernorth |
69% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Long Beach, CA see their clients
57% | In Person and Online | |
43% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Long Beach?
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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.