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Chelsy Duffer-Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90501  (Online Only)
I offer therapy for women, individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, and those experiencing perinatal loss.
Hi there! I'm Chelsy. As a Licensed Therapist, I strive to build the confidence and sense of empowerment in the women I work with. Also as a mother of two, I know that navigating life during pregnancy, times of loss, and as a new parent can be challenging and leave you feeling overwhelmed. I am here to support and guide you through this time of transition and will help you adjust to your new normal. Together, we will celebrate the joy you experience and honor the hardship of your parenthood and womanhood journey.
I offer therapy for women, individuals who are pregnant, postpartum, and those experiencing perinatal loss.
Hi there! I'm Chelsy. As a Licensed Therapist, I strive to build the confidence and sense of empowerment in the women I work with. Also as a mother of two, I know that navigating life during pregnancy, times of loss, and as a new parent can be challenging and leave you feeling overwhelmed. I am here to support and guide you through this time of transition and will help you adjust to your new normal. Together, we will celebrate the joy you experience and honor the hardship of your parenthood and womanhood journey.
(424) 304-1812 View (424) 304-1812
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Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
Hello! I’m Ebony Vaporean-Bussey-Payne, and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I’ve been licensed since 2016 and began seeing individuals in 2013. In my ten years of practice, I have worked with children, teens, and adults. I also have experience working with new mothers and first responders. My focus at this time is anxiety, depression, job stress, and family stress. I enjoy working with new mothers/postpartum, depression, anxiety, and first responders. At this time, I'm only seeing adults.
(714) 798-2969 View (714) 798-2969
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Tiffany Drake
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
My name is Tiffany Drake, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is to create a warm and inviting environment. My theoretical approach is CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused. My theoretical approach is CBT, Solution-Focused and Client-Centered. I work with Clients who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Post- Partum. I create a safe and warm space for my clients and allow them to freely speak with no judgment.
My name is Tiffany Drake, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is to create a warm and inviting environment. My theoretical approach is CBT, Client-Centered, and Solution-Focused. My theoretical approach is CBT, Solution-Focused and Client-Centered. I work with Clients who struggle with Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, LGBTQ+, Parenting, Domestic Violence, Post- Partum. I create a safe and warm space for my clients and allow them to freely speak with no judgment.
(424) 234-2467 View (424) 234-2467
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Yesenia Soto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
I am a bilingual licensed marriage family therapist, fluent in English & Spanish. I am passionate about being a catalyst for change within the community devoted to eliminating cultural barriers that prevent minorities from seeking & benefiting from mental health services. I work towards ending stigma related to prioritizing emotional & mental health.
I am a bilingual licensed marriage family therapist, fluent in English & Spanish. I am passionate about being a catalyst for change within the community devoted to eliminating cultural barriers that prevent minorities from seeking & benefiting from mental health services. I work towards ending stigma related to prioritizing emotional & mental health.
(424) 363-8904 View (424) 363-8904
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Manon Goodrich
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
Are you experiencing a difficult life phase? Are you and your family struggling? Are you feeling anxious and stuck? You’re in the right place. I specialize in women’s issues, family struggles, life transitions, as well as anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with women and families/couples.
Are you experiencing a difficult life phase? Are you and your family struggling? Are you feeling anxious and stuck? You’re in the right place. I specialize in women’s issues, family struggles, life transitions, as well as anxiety and depression. I have a great deal of experience working with women and families/couples.
(424) 387-3392 View (424) 387-3392
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Pacific Therapy Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
Currently accepting new clients for appointments next week! Pacific Pain & Wellness Group treats mental health and pain conditions using a variety of effective treatments including medications, psychotherapy, telemedicine, ketamine infusions, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Our mission is to create a personalized treatment plan that will help guide you on a path towards better living and emotional relief. Through diagnostic evaluations, we construct a treatment plan aligned with meeting your current goals towards resiliency and healing.
(310) 868-2264 View (310) 868-2264
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Jessica Gabard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90503
Hello, my name is Jess and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are just starting therapy or a return client, welcome! Making your own mental health a priority is not easy, but I believe it's necessary to take care of ourselves before we take on the responsibilities of daily life. I do my best to make the therapeutic process a collaborative journey to ensure that I'm working with you to build upon your own individual strengths. I will make sure that we go at your pace in therapy, while being open and receptive to feedback. I want to know that you are benefitting from our time together.
Hello, my name is Jess and I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Whether you are just starting therapy or a return client, welcome! Making your own mental health a priority is not easy, but I believe it's necessary to take care of ourselves before we take on the responsibilities of daily life. I do my best to make the therapeutic process a collaborative journey to ensure that I'm working with you to build upon your own individual strengths. I will make sure that we go at your pace in therapy, while being open and receptive to feedback. I want to know that you are benefitting from our time together.
(424) 622-4519 View (424) 622-4519
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Rick Hecht
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90504
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have spent my entire 30-year career focused on mental health and well-being, working as a corporate executive, clinician, trainer, and consultant. I am currently completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, with a dissertation focused on loneliness and social connection. My focus is on providing supportive, compassionate, and effective care to those struggling with mental health distress.
Thank you for reviewing my profile. I am a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have spent my entire 30-year career focused on mental health and well-being, working as a corporate executive, clinician, trainer, and consultant. I am currently completing my doctorate in clinical psychology, with a dissertation focused on loneliness and social connection. My focus is on providing supportive, compassionate, and effective care to those struggling with mental health distress.
(424) 728-4462 View (424) 728-4462
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Danielle Torres
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505
Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel easily overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? Maybe you have started a plan for change but burn out quickly? Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? I work with teens/adults dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss. I also work with 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues
Are you struggling with Low self esteem or negative self talk? Do you feel easily overwhelmed, avoid uncomfortable feelings, or have low motivation for change? Perhaps you want to change but don’t know where to start? Maybe you have started a plan for change but burn out quickly? Have you been hit with unimaginable life circumstances that make it difficult to move forward? I work with teens/adults dealing with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief and loss. I also work with 1st generation college students, professionals, and student athletes managing work life balance, cultural pressures, and performance issues
(310) 564-7178 View (310) 564-7178
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Tani Dabirian
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
I am a licensed Psychologist in California since Feb 2011. I graduated from UCLA with a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I got my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2005 from CGI. I am bilingual and have over 15 years of experience in several clinical settings, including: college counseling center, private setting, community outpatient rehab center and in prison mental health facility. I believe psychotherapy is a collaborative process between client and therapist. In this therapeutic journey, the patient will gain insight into their current thought process/outlook, that has resulted in their daily pattern of behaviors/decisions.
(820) 300-7807 View (820) 300-7807
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Cynthia Haynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503  (Online Only)
If you're struggling with yourself, your self worth, what others think about you, depressed and anxious moods, inability to focus and or to get out of bed, lacking ambition and drive that at one point you had, give me a call - I can help! If your confused about the world, yourself and people around you, reach out and you will see how beneficial and productive therapy can be. You are not alone, and you do not need to feel this way. You are deserving of so much that this life can offer and you will see how much potential you actually have in doing the right thing and in making comfortable and appropriate decision making choices.
If you're struggling with yourself, your self worth, what others think about you, depressed and anxious moods, inability to focus and or to get out of bed, lacking ambition and drive that at one point you had, give me a call - I can help! If your confused about the world, yourself and people around you, reach out and you will see how beneficial and productive therapy can be. You are not alone, and you do not need to feel this way. You are deserving of so much that this life can offer and you will see how much potential you actually have in doing the right thing and in making comfortable and appropriate decision making choices.
(951) 433-7322 View (951) 433-7322
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Nicole Vaccher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
Hi! My name is Nicole Vaccher and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. For the past 5 years I have practiced therapy in a variety of settings with various clients accumulating multiple approaches to best serve my clients. For the past almost 2 years I have worked with first responders and their family's treating anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, marital issues, divorce, family, PTSD, stress, and grief. I embrace Solution-Focused Therapy techniques and approaches in most of my sessions to provide my clients with goal setting that promotes healing progress.
(916) 226-9800 View (916) 226-9800
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Robin Linda Dieda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
I have worked for many years with individuals and families who have faced major challenges. Extra support during stressful times can have practical benefits, and can even create opportunities for growth. You will benefit from this investment for the rest of your life. The theme of my practice is Growth through Life Transitions.
(310) 697-8026 View (310) 697-8026
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Erika Brinda
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
Hello! My name is Erika Brinda. I am Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 13 years of professional work experience. I love being a therapist and I appreciate the work that I do. I enjoy working with a diverse population and practice therapy with cultural humility. I am accustomed to working with the entire lifespan. I prefer working with adults. I have experience with treating depression, anxiety/panic disorders, trauma, sleep issues, adjustment disorders, divorce and family stressors, and mood disorders.
(909) 939-9252 View (909) 939-9252
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Maaya Ota
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90505  (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Hypnotherapist who truly enjoy helping people live their lives to their full potential. I see challenges in life as opportunities for growth, and invitation to better ourselves. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology and working in the mental health field for over a decade helping clients achieve successful results.
(213) 315-6302 View (213) 315-6302
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Iris Cruet-Rubio
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90503
Life can feel like a tangled web—messy, imbalanced, and at times, overwhelming. I understand the fears that hold you back from seeking help; taking that step toward therapy can be incredibly challenging. But you don't have to carry this weight alone. I'm here to walk alongside you, supporting you as you navigate through these complexities, helping you take that pivotal first step, and guiding you toward strengthening the relationships that matter most to you. Rediscovering your passion for life, finding a deeper sense of purpose—it's all within reach when you commit to the journey of therapy.
Life can feel like a tangled web—messy, imbalanced, and at times, overwhelming. I understand the fears that hold you back from seeking help; taking that step toward therapy can be incredibly challenging. But you don't have to carry this weight alone. I'm here to walk alongside you, supporting you as you navigate through these complexities, helping you take that pivotal first step, and guiding you toward strengthening the relationships that matter most to you. Rediscovering your passion for life, finding a deeper sense of purpose—it's all within reach when you commit to the journey of therapy.
(310) 634-0677 View (310) 634-0677
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Benedicte Last
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90504
Hello, My name is Dr. Benedicte Last (PSY 30089). I practice clinical psychology in California. As a therapist, I support you in your journey toward the life you envision for yourself. In that process, we may process and heal the trauma that is holding you in the past, help you add or strengthen the tools to take care of yourself in the present, and in doing so, support you in laying the foundation of your future. In therapy, I use the theoretical approach that works for you. At times that could be psychodynamics, in which you work on understanding your emotions and unconscious patterns of behaviors.
Hello, My name is Dr. Benedicte Last (PSY 30089). I practice clinical psychology in California. As a therapist, I support you in your journey toward the life you envision for yourself. In that process, we may process and heal the trauma that is holding you in the past, help you add or strengthen the tools to take care of yourself in the present, and in doing so, support you in laying the foundation of your future. In therapy, I use the theoretical approach that works for you. At times that could be psychodynamics, in which you work on understanding your emotions and unconscious patterns of behaviors.
(510) 756-4786 View (510) 756-4786
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Marilyn Terhune-Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
My name is Marilyn Terhune-Young and I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Grass Valley, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have 20 plus years of experience specializing in issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and the over-all life challenges. My approach is humanistic and client-centered. I enjoy working with people who are seeking purpose and a deeper meaning in their lives. Initial problems may include relationship issues, stress in the workplace, self-esteem and depression, past abuse or trauma or a general feeling of emptiness in life.
My name is Marilyn Terhune-Young and I am a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Grass Valley, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I have 20 plus years of experience specializing in issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues and the over-all life challenges. My approach is humanistic and client-centered. I enjoy working with people who are seeking purpose and a deeper meaning in their lives. Initial problems may include relationship issues, stress in the workplace, self-esteem and depression, past abuse or trauma or a general feeling of emptiness in life.
(916) 659-6541 View (916) 659-6541
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Jennifer Larratt-Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90501
My name is Jen Larratt-Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. My style best fits adults who find themselves struggling with anxiety, or depression or the effects of trauma. Sometimes it is a situational stressor that triggers these symptoms. Sometimes it is a chronic struggle with their self-esteem or their difficult past.
My name is Jen Larratt-Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 10 years of experience. I work primarily with adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. My style best fits adults who find themselves struggling with anxiety, or depression or the effects of trauma. Sometimes it is a situational stressor that triggers these symptoms. Sometimes it is a chronic struggle with their self-esteem or their difficult past.
(408) 539-2892 View (408) 539-2892
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Keri Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Torrance, CA 90504  (Online Only)
Do you feel misunderstood, isolated, and distressed? Have you experienced trauma, discrimination, or have chronic illness and pain? These common experiences are frequently ignored, but I am here to support you. Often times, our life experiences contribute to how we react and relate in the world, which can be isolating and invalidating causing mental, physical, and emotional pain. Whether your issues present internally or externally, I am happy to work with you to unpack and restore your whole self that creates resilience, empowerment, and self-care to HEAL, GROW, & THRIVE together!
Do you feel misunderstood, isolated, and distressed? Have you experienced trauma, discrimination, or have chronic illness and pain? These common experiences are frequently ignored, but I am here to support you. Often times, our life experiences contribute to how we react and relate in the world, which can be isolating and invalidating causing mental, physical, and emotional pain. Whether your issues present internally or externally, I am happy to work with you to unpack and restore your whole self that creates resilience, empowerment, and self-care to HEAL, GROW, & THRIVE together!
(310) 943-1383 View (310) 943-1383
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists

What are the most effective ways to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns?

The most effective way to address pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum concerns is by finding a therapist who has prior experience helping other patients overcome the challenge being faced. For example, a marriage and family therapist may have experience helping couples adjust to their new relationship dynamic. An anxiety specialist may have experience helping with phobias or illness anxiety related to the child’s health. A depression specialist may have experience treating postpartum depression.

When should I seek treatment for prenatal or postpartum concerns?

Pregnancy and the postpartum period involve intense physical and mental changes; a degree of upset and instability is normal. However, if these changes impair daily functioning, it may be time to seek help. This distinction is pertinent for postpartum depression: A period of teariness, irritability, and distress is difficult but normal in the one to two weeks after childbirth (sometimes called the “baby blues.”) But if feelings of sadness and hopelessness persist beyond that period, the person should seek treatment.

How do I manage worries during pregnancy or the postnatal period?

A therapist can help patients develop the tools they need to manage anxieties during or after pregnancy. Cognitive behavioral therapy can help people identify and reframe harmful patterns of thought, and change their behaviors. Other techniques and skills can allow people to develop acceptance, psychological flexibility, self-compassion, communication skills, and more.

Are there specific medications for postpartum depression?

In 2019, the FDA approved the first medication designed to treat postpartum depression. The medication is called brexanolone and is delivered intravenously by a medical professional over the course of a few days. However, typical antidepressants, which are more accessible, can also treat postpartum depression. The disorder is often best treated through a combination of medication and therapy.