Therapists in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Hilary Adams
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90027
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
I have specialized training to provide assessment and treatment services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Are you or your children or teens ready to make a change? Through short-term, problem-focused therapy, I can help your family with challenging behaviors (e.g., temper tantrums) or social and emotional issues (e.g, anxiety) within only a few months. With a warm and collaborative approach, I will address your problems and teach you and your child skills to practice in your daily life. I offer weekly individual sessions, parent training, social skills groups, and more. Feel empowered knowing you learned the skills to help your family!
My goal as a therapist is to strengthen healthy bonds, relationships and communication within families for children and their parents. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a specialization in school age children and developmental disabilities. I have worked extensively with children who struggle with symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism who need support in managing the everyday social complexities that they face within their school, family and community environments.
My goal as a therapist is to strengthen healthy bonds, relationships and communication within families for children and their parents. I am a licensed clinical psychologist who currently works at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles with a specialization in school age children and developmental disabilities. I have worked extensively with children who struggle with symptoms of ADHD, depression, anxiety and autism who need support in managing the everyday social complexities that they face within their school, family and community environments.
Karissa Burnett
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You experience life in deep and meaningful ways, but often feel overwhelmed, out of place, and painfully alone. You have intense passions and interests that many don’t seem to share. You've been gaslighted into believing you're "over-thinking" or "too sensitive" when you've shared powerful truths and questioned the status quo. You often doubt yourself, may silence your voice out of shame and fear, and spend extraordinary energy trying to fit in. You may have felt misunderstood and dismissed by other providers, or have been labeled with all sorts of conditions that never seemed to get to the root of your experience.
You experience life in deep and meaningful ways, but often feel overwhelmed, out of place, and painfully alone. You have intense passions and interests that many don’t seem to share. You've been gaslighted into believing you're "over-thinking" or "too sensitive" when you've shared powerful truths and questioned the status quo. You often doubt yourself, may silence your voice out of shame and fear, and spend extraordinary energy trying to fit in. You may have felt misunderstood and dismissed by other providers, or have been labeled with all sorts of conditions that never seemed to get to the root of your experience.
Paula Corano
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90038 (Online Only)
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
Do you feel a bit lost, down in the dumps, or as if life has thrown you one too many curveballs lately? Now imagine how it would be not to worry constantly, to have the strength to do things again. As a licensed MFT, I focus on promoting change and growth in individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing difficulties. I approach therapy in a holistic manner by supporting clients in setting goals, solving problems, and changing unhelpful patterns while providing empathy and practical feedback. Among my areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, stress, coping with loss, adjustment to life changes, & parenting.
Best Self Psych
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
Best Self Psych is a group of ENM, kink, and LGBTQ+ affirmative licensed and associate therapists in Los Angeles and we help people who are experiencing difficulty in their relationships and professional lives. Our practice specializes in specialities include helping people who are struggling with the effects of depression, anxiety, C-PTSD and ADHD.
Jennifer Willemsen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90069
All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.
All of our lives have been drastically impacted by the crisis the world is going through. There is increased fear surrounding all of the unknowns. Like a lot of people, you may be feeling lost, anxious, and uncertain. Even if you and your loved ones are safe, being at home 24-7 with your family brings extra stress outside the norm, while living alone could feel isolating and lonely. If you’re struggling more than usual with anxiety, depression, or stress right now you’re not alone. I’m here and I can help you (and/or your family) regain a sense of control over the discomforts you may currently be experiencing.
Rashel Keshmiri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I am looking forward in meeting you. You will find me to be flexible and sensitive. I enjoy helping individuals in achieving personal growth; in a caring & safe environment. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, sexual dysfunction, we can work together to resolve your issue and minimize your suffering. Your natural state of being is a gift and is what I work with in psychotherapy to bring out your hidden potentials to surface.
Thank you for considering therapy with me. I am looking forward in meeting you. You will find me to be flexible and sensitive. I enjoy helping individuals in achieving personal growth; in a caring & safe environment. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, grief/loss, sexual dysfunction, we can work together to resolve your issue and minimize your suffering. Your natural state of being is a gift and is what I work with in psychotherapy to bring out your hidden potentials to surface.
Mervin Maier
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90068
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
We all need strong, healthy relationships for our personal, social, emotional growth and development. At times the pathway to building strong relationships can be perplexing and bewildering. My therapeutic approach provides a supportive, safe harbor that is both collaborative and non-judgmental. I will help families, couples, and individuals build robust, satisfying lives and deeply meaningful relationships.
Dr. Giana Young
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
When people come to therapy, it's as if they are saying, "I really don't want to walk home by myself". There are few opportunities to spend one day per week, dedicated to you (or your family perhaps)...accompanied by someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and has reserved a safe space for you to release, explore, & process your thoughts, feelings, fears, reactions, progress, and triumphs, all "without guilt".
When people come to therapy, it's as if they are saying, "I really don't want to walk home by myself". There are few opportunities to spend one day per week, dedicated to you (or your family perhaps)...accompanied by someone who is empathetic, non-judgmental, and has reserved a safe space for you to release, explore, & process your thoughts, feelings, fears, reactions, progress, and triumphs, all "without guilt".
Lydia Kim
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
My goal is to help you achieve a full, vital, and meaningful life. As challenges occur, life becomes stressful and it can be difficult to feel balanced and in control. I believe in empowering individuals and families by using evidence-based treatments and comprehensive psychological testing within a framework of compassion and sensitivity while recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and setting. I have expertise working with children, families, and adults. I can help you address challenges you may be experiencing, better define your goals, increase your motivation, map out a plan, and guide you through achieving your goals.
My goal is to help you achieve a full, vital, and meaningful life. As challenges occur, life becomes stressful and it can be difficult to feel balanced and in control. I believe in empowering individuals and families by using evidence-based treatments and comprehensive psychological testing within a framework of compassion and sensitivity while recognizing the uniqueness of each individual and setting. I have expertise working with children, families, and adults. I can help you address challenges you may be experiencing, better define your goals, increase your motivation, map out a plan, and guide you through achieving your goals.
Online Therapists
Jacqueline Brooke Preziosa
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MS, CAGS, LEP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Psychologist, I am able to assess and diagnosis learning and/or emotional difficulties such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities in children and adults who feel that these symptoms are interfering with school and/or work.
As an Ed Psychologist I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults to provide a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. I use evidence-based approaches to address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and other researched based modalities, I help children, teens and young adults to develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and build positive relationships. I also offer parent coaching and support.
Psychologist, I am able to assess and diagnosis learning and/or emotional difficulties such as ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities in children and adults who feel that these symptoms are interfering with school and/or work.
As an Ed Psychologist I specialize in working with children, adolescents and young adults to provide a safe and supportive environment for them to explore their thoughts and feelings. I use evidence-based approaches to address a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and more. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, talk therapy, and other researched based modalities, I help children, teens and young adults to develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and build positive relationships. I also offer parent coaching and support.
Malcolm Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90029
I am particularly attuned to the challenges associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and Autism.
If you're concerned about your child, you've already taken a courageous step by looking here for help. Maybe you're feeling frightened, worried, or at your wit's end and unsure what to do. These emotions are a testament to how much you love your kid. Whether you're looking at therapy as a preventative measure or your family is in crisis, I can light a path and walk with you. Over the last 15 years working as a therapist, counselor, teacher, and coach, I've developed a knack for connecting with kids who are hard to reach.
I am particularly attuned to the challenges associated with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and Autism.
If you're concerned about your child, you've already taken a courageous step by looking here for help. Maybe you're feeling frightened, worried, or at your wit's end and unsure what to do. These emotions are a testament to how much you love your kid. Whether you're looking at therapy as a preventative measure or your family is in crisis, I can light a path and walk with you. Over the last 15 years working as a therapist, counselor, teacher, and coach, I've developed a knack for connecting with kids who are hard to reach.
My assessment work includes evaluating for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality factors.
Psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy are helpful when people might be looking for self-understanding. These services help foster better self-awareness, strengths identification, or new coping skills to build resilience. My work in psychological assessment centers a collaborative style through which I intend for people being tested to better understand themselves, their learning styles, and/or their ways of experiencing the world. Therapy is a space where I aim to work with clients to reach their goals by understanding clients' contexts, identities, strengths, and goals.
My assessment work includes evaluating for ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and personality factors.
Psychological assessment and individual psychotherapy are helpful when people might be looking for self-understanding. These services help foster better self-awareness, strengths identification, or new coping skills to build resilience. My work in psychological assessment centers a collaborative style through which I intend for people being tested to better understand themselves, their learning styles, and/or their ways of experiencing the world. Therapy is a space where I aim to work with clients to reach their goals by understanding clients' contexts, identities, strengths, and goals.
Rebecca DeLeon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90032 (Online Only)
She has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, stress, and those on the Autism Spectrum.
Rebecca DeLeon is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience in the field. Her therapeutic style is both compassionate and evidence-based, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective care tailored to their unique needs. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their challenges and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. Rebecca's expertise lies in working in residential settings, where she has honed her skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
She has worked with clients with depression, anxiety, relationship strain, stress, and those on the Autism Spectrum.
Rebecca DeLeon is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience in the field. Her therapeutic style is both compassionate and evidence-based, ensuring that her clients receive the most effective care tailored to their unique needs. Throughout her career, she has dedicated herself to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate their challenges and achieve healthier, more fulfilling lives. Rebecca's expertise lies in working in residential settings, where she has honed her skills in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Navigating the complexities of childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood can be both exciting and challenging. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children, teens, and young adults to explore their emotions and experiences. My goal is to help them develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and ultimately lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in working with young individuals who are grappling with the challenges of OCD, Anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Anaïs Wong
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
I offer fully remote, high-quality, comprehensive psychological evaluations to adults, with a specialty in autism, giftedness, ADHD, dyslexia/dyscalculia, dysgraphia, sensory sensitivities, and complex trauma.
I started specializing in neurodivergence as soon as I realized that there were many others who have also struggled to understand who they are and be accepted in a neurotypical society. If like me, you have always felt different, and are now wondering about what makes you different, it may be time for a formal assessment. This is especially important if you are looking for neurodivergent-specific supports (e.g., therapy, couple's counseling, books), personalized recommendations (i.e., "what next?", at-home strategies), and accommodations at work/school.
I offer fully remote, high-quality, comprehensive psychological evaluations to adults, with a specialty in autism, giftedness, ADHD, dyslexia/dyscalculia, dysgraphia, sensory sensitivities, and complex trauma.
I started specializing in neurodivergence as soon as I realized that there were many others who have also struggled to understand who they are and be accepted in a neurotypical society. If like me, you have always felt different, and are now wondering about what makes you different, it may be time for a formal assessment. This is especially important if you are looking for neurodivergent-specific supports (e.g., therapy, couple's counseling, books), personalized recommendations (i.e., "what next?", at-home strategies), and accommodations at work/school.
She is Trained in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF) from the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) and completed a three-year postdoctoral training in neurodevelopment, psychodiagnostic and Autism evaluations at UCLA.
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
She is Trained in Mindfulness Facilitation (TMF) from the Mindfulness Awareness Research Center (MARC) and completed a three-year postdoctoral training in neurodevelopment, psychodiagnostic and Autism evaluations at UCLA.
A full service psychology practice addressing wide-range of mental health difficulties through evaluations, individual or couples therapy. To treat difficulties, we use evidence-based evaluations and therapeutic interventions. When emotional difficulties impact certain areas of your life, you may need an evaluation to address impaired areas of your life, such as: Disability Evaluations (Employment), Emotional Support Animal Evaluations (Residence), Psychological Assessments (Academic, Accommodations, Diagnostic Clarification), Immigration Evaluations (Extreme hardship waivers, cancellation, asylum, VAWA, U visa, and T visa).
Accepting new clients! Therapy Lab offers ADHD and autism assessments and therapy that's based on your needs. Check out our website to see a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress, so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
Accepting new clients! Therapy Lab offers ADHD and autism assessments and therapy that's based on your needs. Check out our website to see a menu of treatment plans based on common goals for therapy. With your input, we'll make a plan that's based on your goals, your timeline, and your budget. Our science-based plans are designed to support you in overcoming distress, so you walk away with emotional health and insight. At your first session, your exceptionally qualified therapist will get to know you and pick or design a plan that’s customized to your situation.
Eddie A Quintana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MS
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I have been humbled to work in a variety of different roles, settings, and with people of different diagnosis from addiction, suicide, depression, autism, anxiety, personality disorders, compulsion and psychotic disorders.
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.
I have been humbled to work in a variety of different roles, settings, and with people of different diagnosis from addiction, suicide, depression, autism, anxiety, personality disorders, compulsion and psychotic disorders.
My Philosophy is simple, start where you are at in the process. My approach is to work with you and together we would develop goals and expectations on what you want to work on. It is a collaborative effort in order to help you make progress and sustain change once progress is made. Even though I'm seen as the professional, to me your're the professional of you're life and its my job to help guide you into a place where you feel comfortable. For further info please check out my website at quintanacounseling.com.
Dr. Kwan is a practicing licensed psychologist specializing in assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. She has years of experience working with individuals who struggle with neurodevelopmental ( autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, social skill difficulties), medical (i.e, coping, medical regimen adherence), and/or psychiatric conditions (anxiety, adjustment challenges, depression, stress, OCD, tics, and sleep difficulties).
Dr. Kwan is a practicing licensed psychologist specializing in assessments and treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults. She has years of experience working with individuals who struggle with neurodevelopmental ( autism, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, social skill difficulties), medical (i.e, coping, medical regimen adherence), and/or psychiatric conditions (anxiety, adjustment challenges, depression, stress, OCD, tics, and sleep difficulties).
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.