Therapists in 90721
![Photo of Nina R Barlevy, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e26e0e22-1d56-4ffc-a705-fbe8b400d560/3/320x400.jpeg)
I love working with individual children, adolescents, and adults to improve their overall happiness and well-being. I have had great success treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, and problems with grief and adjustment to other life stressors.
I love working with individual children, adolescents, and adults to improve their overall happiness and well-being. I have had great success treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, OCD, and problems with grief and adjustment to other life stressors.
![Photo of Colette Harley, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/721d351c-9053-48d4-9305-9aa303f2f896/2/320x400.jpeg)
Colette Harley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90721 (Online Only)
I look forward to assisting you with navigating your way through life's obstacles. I offer you sound clinical judgment and compassion as we work together to build a healthy sense of self.
I look forward to assisting you with navigating your way through life's obstacles. I offer you sound clinical judgment and compassion as we work together to build a healthy sense of self.
![Photo of Kristy Burns Scarlett, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3c894be2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
My work focuses on emotional and personal development, where there is space to feel, explore, find insight, and confront challenges. I have special interests in highly sensitive people (HSP) work, couples work, trauma, biracial concerns, and anxiety. I believe therapy is about building a stronger sense of self through empathy, insight and symptom relief. I will be there to provide understanding, support and a different view of the problem that makes progress attainable and installs hope. Therapy provides an opportunity to grow as a person, get through personal struggles including mental illness, and strengthen relationships.
![Photo of Laura Pinegar, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e666f7b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
After over twenty years in practice I have extensive experience in treating anxiety and depression secondary to life stress and transitions. Many of my clients are struggling with difficult relationships where they need to learn new methods of communicating, identify reoccurring and destructive patterns, or make decisions to either more fully commit to or let go of their partners. I focus on therapy to generate coping skills to deal with the changes that challenge us through our lifespan, such as separation, divorce, infertility, birth, family conflict, death or loss of a loved one, retirement, empty nest, and aging issues.
After over twenty years in practice I have extensive experience in treating anxiety and depression secondary to life stress and transitions. Many of my clients are struggling with difficult relationships where they need to learn new methods of communicating, identify reoccurring and destructive patterns, or make decisions to either more fully commit to or let go of their partners. I focus on therapy to generate coping skills to deal with the changes that challenge us through our lifespan, such as separation, divorce, infertility, birth, family conflict, death or loss of a loved one, retirement, empty nest, and aging issues.
![Photo of Ruth Lynch, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/71952345-5702-4132-b7b3-de1f5d1f964c/3/320x400.jpeg)
Ruth Lynch
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90721 (Online Only)
For appointment consideration, visit my website, RuthLynch.com click on the link regarding therapy inquiries. Are you struggling with individual, family, or relationship challenges? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed in your current relationships? Are you sensitive to comments made by friends or family members? Do you feel the losses in your life more pronounced and difficult to understand? Awareness of your thoughts and feelings and how they affect you can begin the healing process.
For appointment consideration, visit my website, RuthLynch.com click on the link regarding therapy inquiries. Are you struggling with individual, family, or relationship challenges? Are you feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed in your current relationships? Are you sensitive to comments made by friends or family members? Do you feel the losses in your life more pronounced and difficult to understand? Awareness of your thoughts and feelings and how they affect you can begin the healing process.
![Photo of John Andrew Hosier - John Andrew Hosier - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a25d00e9-c47d-48eb-a166-60318c03ae08/1/320x400.png)
John Andrew Hosier - Anew Era TMS & Psychiatry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Alamitos, CA 90721
John Hosier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Southern California. Andrew completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Vanguard University of Southern California. Has work history ranging from non-profit social service agencies, private psychiatric offices, inpatient addiction treatment centers, and outpatient primary mental health facilities.
John Hosier is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist born and raised in Southern California. Andrew completed his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Vanguard University of Southern California. Has work history ranging from non-profit social service agencies, private psychiatric offices, inpatient addiction treatment centers, and outpatient primary mental health facilities.
![Photo of Dr. Tammy Young, PhD, LPC, CWDP](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f962d6b2-304b-4871-8273-7a7455f8bcf7/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Dr. Tammy Young and I believe in the power of awareness of the whole self. I am a life coach, performance coach, and spiritual coach. I focus on building self-confidence, inspiring change, and improving overall wellness. With 20 years of mental health experience and 10 years of coaching experience, I help individuals who feel stagnant in life or who may be dealing with major life changes or transitions. I am reassuring and nonjudgmental but objective and will confront discrepancies in your goals and your actions. I want you to be successful through this process, and I am a great listener and an enthusiastic coach.
My name is Dr. Tammy Young and I believe in the power of awareness of the whole self. I am a life coach, performance coach, and spiritual coach. I focus on building self-confidence, inspiring change, and improving overall wellness. With 20 years of mental health experience and 10 years of coaching experience, I help individuals who feel stagnant in life or who may be dealing with major life changes or transitions. I am reassuring and nonjudgmental but objective and will confront discrepancies in your goals and your actions. I want you to be successful through this process, and I am a great listener and an enthusiastic coach.
![Photo of Dr. Brittany Salling, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/18f0fe7e-2745-43d1-877c-3017900a488c/3/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Brittany Salling
Marriage & Family Therapist, DMFT, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Alamitos, CA 90721
Are you at a time in your life where you feel like you, your marriage or your family life needs a little help? I am committed to helping you fulfill your therapeutic goals by walking alongside you and assisting you with your emotional well-being. I will strive to help you gain insight and help assist you in understanding your triggers and reactions. I will also help implement the necessary tools to help you regain control of the areas in life you are struggling with. I pride myself on constantly learning and developing my skills to always provide the best care with the most current research in my specialities.
Are you at a time in your life where you feel like you, your marriage or your family life needs a little help? I am committed to helping you fulfill your therapeutic goals by walking alongside you and assisting you with your emotional well-being. I will strive to help you gain insight and help assist you in understanding your triggers and reactions. I will also help implement the necessary tools to help you regain control of the areas in life you are struggling with. I pride myself on constantly learning and developing my skills to always provide the best care with the most current research in my specialities.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 90721
< 10
Therapists in 90721 who prioritize treating:
88% | Anxiety |
75% | Depression |
75% | Family Conflict |
75% | Peer Relationships |
75% | Coping Skills |
75% | Self Esteem |
63% | Relationship Issues |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
50% | Aetna |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
50% | Managed Health Network (MHN) |
How Therapists in 90721 see their clients
63% | In Person and Online | |
37% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
88% | Female | |
12% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 90721?
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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.