Therapists in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA
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Latrina Hynes
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with ten years of experience. I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and relational turmoil. I provide 45-50 minute sessions using Mindfulness, Supportive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I am from Los Angeles and I have a passion for working with the undeserved communities providing psycho-education and mental health awareness. ******Currently working with victims and witnesses of violent crimes (domestic violence, rape, robbery, homicide, physical abuse, stalking) , ask me more.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with ten years of experience. I specialize in PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and relational turmoil. I provide 45-50 minute sessions using Mindfulness, Supportive Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral approaches. I am from Los Angeles and I have a passion for working with the undeserved communities providing psycho-education and mental health awareness. ******Currently working with victims and witnesses of violent crimes (domestic violence, rape, robbery, homicide, physical abuse, stalking) , ask me more.
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Christal-Joi Whitaker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
Christal-Joi Whitaker is a marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience facilitating transformative life changes in adult and child clients of all cultures and beliefs. Her goal is to help her clients realize their authentic selves, walk in harmony with their true nature, and live stable, healthy lives filled with the love of rich and rewarding relationships. Christal-Joi is able to incorporate a biblical perspective in her clinical interventions with those clients who are seeking a therapist who shares their love for Jesus Christ.
Christal-Joi Whitaker is a marriage and family therapist with over 17 years of clinical experience facilitating transformative life changes in adult and child clients of all cultures and beliefs. Her goal is to help her clients realize their authentic selves, walk in harmony with their true nature, and live stable, healthy lives filled with the love of rich and rewarding relationships. Christal-Joi is able to incorporate a biblical perspective in her clinical interventions with those clients who are seeking a therapist who shares their love for Jesus Christ.
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Bridges Therapy Group of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Bridges Therapy Group of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
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Jessica Faith Achugbue
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PMH-C, EMDR
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Expecting, birthing, or parenting a baby brings the underlying "stuff" to the surface. You might be noticing tensed muscles, an aching head, an upset stomach, or racing thoughts about the most awful things that have happened or that possibly could happen. Maybe you feel exhausted and drained all day long but lie awake at night with your heart pounding, too anxious to fall asleep. Maybe you're yearning to bond with your little one but feeling like you're blocked by a wall. Too overwhelmed, too worried, too tangled up in the scary thoughts, and in too much pain to be present. But this chapter doesn't have to feel this way!
Expecting, birthing, or parenting a baby brings the underlying "stuff" to the surface. You might be noticing tensed muscles, an aching head, an upset stomach, or racing thoughts about the most awful things that have happened or that possibly could happen. Maybe you feel exhausted and drained all day long but lie awake at night with your heart pounding, too anxious to fall asleep. Maybe you're yearning to bond with your little one but feeling like you're blocked by a wall. Too overwhelmed, too worried, too tangled up in the scary thoughts, and in too much pain to be present. But this chapter doesn't have to feel this way!
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Melissa Portillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Are your relationships worrying you or making you feel anxious? Do you find yourself putting others’ feelings and needs in front of your own? Are you left feeling confused, misunderstood, sad, guilty or stressed? Do you feel as if your relationships are not fulfilling you and instead drain your energy? Perhaps you don't feel confident in asserting your wants and needs, resulting in resentment and hurt. Imagine gaining confidence and power to set boundaries and let go of unhealthy patterns in your relationships. Imagine a life where your needs come first without compromising who you are. This version of yourself is achievable.
Are your relationships worrying you or making you feel anxious? Do you find yourself putting others’ feelings and needs in front of your own? Are you left feeling confused, misunderstood, sad, guilty or stressed? Do you feel as if your relationships are not fulfilling you and instead drain your energy? Perhaps you don't feel confident in asserting your wants and needs, resulting in resentment and hurt. Imagine gaining confidence and power to set boundaries and let go of unhealthy patterns in your relationships. Imagine a life where your needs come first without compromising who you are. This version of yourself is achievable.
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Jerell Pettway
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
Jerell is a California State Board of Behavioral Sciences Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Peace & Mind Wellness. He obtained his M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University and a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Houston Christian University. Jerell has a little over 10 years of experience serving individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) in high-risk communities, youth and adolescents, and couples interested in strengthening the foundation of their relationship.
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Ebony Reado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I work with Black women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and those having difficulty managing life transitions. I work with women who need assistance with creating a work life balance, women who are managing unhealthy relationships, women with self-esteem issues, and women who need guidance with addressing life stressors. As a Black women and South Central native, it is my passion to transform lives, promote mental health awareness to people like me, provide culturally responsive treatment, and erase the stigma around mental health.
I work with Black women who are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and those having difficulty managing life transitions. I work with women who need assistance with creating a work life balance, women who are managing unhealthy relationships, women with self-esteem issues, and women who need guidance with addressing life stressors. As a Black women and South Central native, it is my passion to transform lives, promote mental health awareness to people like me, provide culturally responsive treatment, and erase the stigma around mental health.
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Matthew Keller
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
Remote Therapy is Offered in California, Texas, and Ohio. Are you overwhelmed by the loneliness and disconnection you feel in your relationship? You struggle to connect with your partner, but your attempts don’t help you feel closer or more connected. Instead, you feel further apart than ever. Hopeless, alone, isolated, and desperate to have some closeness again. Through our work, you will experience connection, feel seen, heard, and felt by your partner but also be able to do that for your partner.
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Sunny Lim
Pre-Licensed Professional, ACSW
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
If you're looking for insight into who you are and why you find yourself stuck, I'm here to help you notice patterns and figure out which changes you can actively make in your life. Together, we'll work on helping you figure out your personal goals, progress, and gain clarity. I specialize in working with people who have C-PTSD (childhood trauma because of abuse and neglect) and struggle with people-pleasing/codependency.
If you're looking for insight into who you are and why you find yourself stuck, I'm here to help you notice patterns and figure out which changes you can actively make in your life. Together, we'll work on helping you figure out your personal goals, progress, and gain clarity. I specialize in working with people who have C-PTSD (childhood trauma because of abuse and neglect) and struggle with people-pleasing/codependency.
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Evelyn Nankanja
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
Thoughts of fear and worry keep you up at night. Something has changed to the point that you don’t recognize yourself. What happened to the happy person that you used to be? The sadness does not seem to go away. You’re so worried about the future that you’re unable to concentrate or enjoy the things you used to enjoy. You have tried to make yourself happy but feel stuck. Your life feels empty; there is nothing that brings happiness. It feels like you do not have a purpose for living, and nobody seems to understand what you are going through.
Thoughts of fear and worry keep you up at night. Something has changed to the point that you don’t recognize yourself. What happened to the happy person that you used to be? The sadness does not seem to go away. You’re so worried about the future that you’re unable to concentrate or enjoy the things you used to enjoy. You have tried to make yourself happy but feel stuck. Your life feels empty; there is nothing that brings happiness. It feels like you do not have a purpose for living, and nobody seems to understand what you are going through.
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Benjamin Taitz
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
I am a registered psychological associate in California working under the supervision of Dr. Gregg Baringoldz (License: PSY11971). My goal as a therapist is to help each client learn how to be the hero of their own story, to gain skills to manage their mental health, and develop their strengths. There is no battle scarier than the one we do in our own minds, and my job is to help you through that battle and achieve your goals.
I am a registered psychological associate in California working under the supervision of Dr. Gregg Baringoldz (License: PSY11971). My goal as a therapist is to help each client learn how to be the hero of their own story, to gain skills to manage their mental health, and develop their strengths. There is no battle scarier than the one we do in our own minds, and my job is to help you through that battle and achieve your goals.
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Wendy N. Rodriguez
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truth. One of my goals is to provide a safe environment so you feel comfortable discussing difficult life challenges. Having someone to listen, support and help guide you through the struggles can give you the strength and encouragement to get you through this difficult time. I am a compassionate bilingual associate marriage and family therapist. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families.
There is power in our voices, and we deserve spaces where we can learn to feel safe expressing our pain, our hopes and our truth. One of my goals is to provide a safe environment so you feel comfortable discussing difficult life challenges. Having someone to listen, support and help guide you through the struggles can give you the strength and encouragement to get you through this difficult time. I am a compassionate bilingual associate marriage and family therapist. I have experience working with teens, adults, couples, and families.
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Dr. Jacqueline Benson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
I’m excited to meet you! Therapy is a relationship. I believe in empowering my clients and helping them to take a collaborative role in their mental health care. Listening and getting to know you is crucial. I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals. I work from an integrative perspective that incorporates diverse evidence based practices.
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Nicole Kristine Thorn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90805 (Online Only)
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Personal discovery and growth is one of life's greatest challenges but also provides one of life's greatest rewards. Through my own healing journey to address childhood trauma, I did many years traditional talk therapy. While I found this to be helpful, it wasn’t until I discovered somatic experiencing (SE) therapy that I began to experience a deep settling in my body and mind in a relatively short period of time. This settling of the nervous system can lead to a newfound sense of feeling present and engaged in life. One gains more capacity to experience positive emotions, tolerate negative emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
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LBC Wellness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807 (Online Only)
Are you happy? You certainly deserve to be. If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can help. We are a group practice comprised of both licensed clinicians and associates with eclectic backgrounds. We're dedicated to helping the lives of those in our community. We work with adolescents (12+), adults, and those in the LGBT community too, and we work with many different mental health issues. Our style is warm, inviting, collaborative, and judgement free. 100% virtual. We accept medi-cal that's managed by MHN/Healthnet but no other medi-cal plan.
Are you happy? You certainly deserve to be. If your past and/or current life events prevent you from living the life you want, reach out to us today and let's see if we can help. We are a group practice comprised of both licensed clinicians and associates with eclectic backgrounds. We're dedicated to helping the lives of those in our community. We work with adolescents (12+), adults, and those in the LGBT community too, and we work with many different mental health issues. Our style is warm, inviting, collaborative, and judgement free. 100% virtual. We accept medi-cal that's managed by MHN/Healthnet but no other medi-cal plan.
Becky Thorn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90805
Jeanessa Blair
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MFTA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA 90807
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Number of Therapists in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA
70+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
82% | Depression |
81% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Self Esteem |
71% | Life Transitions |
70% | Stress |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
55% | Aetna |
47% | Other |
39% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Los Cerritos Area, Long Beach, CA see their clients
72% | In Person and Online | |
28% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |