Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Paige Swift
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90019 (Online Only)
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and negative self-shaming behavior. I believe that our childhood experiences along with cultural and societal narratives and constructs influence how we relate to ourselves and to the world, and force us into believing stories about ourselves that may not be true. You are the agent of change, and I foster personal revolution. Healing occurs when we confront and embrace the parts of ourselves we've neglected.
I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression and negative self-shaming behavior. I believe that our childhood experiences along with cultural and societal narratives and constructs influence how we relate to ourselves and to the world, and force us into believing stories about ourselves that may not be true. You are the agent of change, and I foster personal revolution. Healing occurs when we confront and embrace the parts of ourselves we've neglected.
Are you living the life you want? Do your habitual patterns get in the way of you being present in life and relationships? I’ve dedicated my life to helping people find more fulfillment and meaning in their connections with others and in life itself. If you need a life reboot, I can help you to identify the hidden commitments you have with yourself and overcome the blocks that get in the way of you achieving your life priorities. Our work together can help you to heal and nurture your relationship with your body, mind and spirit so you can address challenges more easily and live your life with greater self-confidence and self-love.
Are you living the life you want? Do your habitual patterns get in the way of you being present in life and relationships? I’ve dedicated my life to helping people find more fulfillment and meaning in their connections with others and in life itself. If you need a life reboot, I can help you to identify the hidden commitments you have with yourself and overcome the blocks that get in the way of you achieving your life priorities. Our work together can help you to heal and nurture your relationship with your body, mind and spirit so you can address challenges more easily and live your life with greater self-confidence and self-love.
I’m Dennis Pottenger, a marriage and family therapist, and bring to therapy experience guiding clients through dark and sometimes painful places. Over the years I have found that attention to the unconscious enables those who are suffering to transform painful and debilitating conflict, anxiety, depression, or grief into meaning, fulfillment, and greater personal wholeness and authenticity. In psychotherapy sessions I create a safe and welcoming environment, responding to your needs and goals with humanistic, Jungian, psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches that are nonjudgmental and non-pathologizing.
I’m Dennis Pottenger, a marriage and family therapist, and bring to therapy experience guiding clients through dark and sometimes painful places. Over the years I have found that attention to the unconscious enables those who are suffering to transform painful and debilitating conflict, anxiety, depression, or grief into meaning, fulfillment, and greater personal wholeness and authenticity. In psychotherapy sessions I create a safe and welcoming environment, responding to your needs and goals with humanistic, Jungian, psychodynamic, relational, and trauma-informed approaches that are nonjudgmental and non-pathologizing.
Shaye Brewer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Nevada, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have over 20 years of experience providing services to adults and adolescents including case management, and individual and group therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have also helped people who have experienced physical trauma and/or emotional abuse
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in California and Nevada, specializing in individual and group therapy. I have over 20 years of experience providing services to adults and adolescents including case management, and individual and group therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have also helped people who have experienced physical trauma and/or emotional abuse
I am a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III (CADC-III) and have assisted families in crisis for over a decade. My therapeutic style is influenced by the principles of Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). When working with families my focus is on what is happening in the here-and-now and overcoming disruptive attitudes, values, beliefs, and behavior that undermine quality of life and interpersonal relationships. My aim is to empower individuals and families to identify maladaptive characteristics and elicit positive change in their lives.
I am a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor III (CADC-III) and have assisted families in crisis for over a decade. My therapeutic style is influenced by the principles of Gestalt Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). When working with families my focus is on what is happening in the here-and-now and overcoming disruptive attitudes, values, beliefs, and behavior that undermine quality of life and interpersonal relationships. My aim is to empower individuals and families to identify maladaptive characteristics and elicit positive change in their lives.
As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.
As clinicians our priority is to be genuine, thoughtful, and empathic partners to you in addressing your mental health concerns. Together we will work on helping you feel empowered and better able to take on life's challenges. We focus on both long and shorter term psychotherapy for adults and children struggling with a variety of different issues. Please check out our website for further details on our experience and approach to therapy. Do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your treatment needs and whether or not we'd be a good match.
My name is Ashley Paculba, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves, find resilience, and overcome. I typically work with clients who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
My name is Ashley Paculba, LMFT. I am passionate about helping others become the best version of themselves, find resilience, and overcome. I typically work with clients who are struggling with adjustment, anxiety, depression, bipolar, ADHD, grief and loss, and relationship issues.
Elizabeth Serrano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90025 (Online Only)
As your therapist, I invite you on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being. My approach integrates diverse practices to support you in navigating challenges and achieving balance. We’ll explore root causes and develop strategies tailored to your needs. By addressing mind, body, and spirit, we’ll create a comprehensive plan that nurtures your overall well-being. I am committed to guiding you with tools and techniques to foster growth and resilience. Together, we’ll strive for balance and a fulfilling life, embracing an integrated approach to healing.
As your therapist, I invite you on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being. My approach integrates diverse practices to support you in navigating challenges and achieving balance. We’ll explore root causes and develop strategies tailored to your needs. By addressing mind, body, and spirit, we’ll create a comprehensive plan that nurtures your overall well-being. I am committed to guiding you with tools and techniques to foster growth and resilience. Together, we’ll strive for balance and a fulfilling life, embracing an integrated approach to healing.
Jackson Wall
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Do you ever feel like you just can't quite get to where you want to be in life? Or that life can be so overwhelming that you don't know what choice is right? Do you struggle with understanding or coping with your thoughts or emotions that you end up feeling clouded from making important decisions? Our values and relationships often drive us through life, but they can sometimes be confusing or feel unattainable. Life can be a rollercoaster that leaves us feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or hopeless, but there are always solutions.
Do you ever feel like you just can't quite get to where you want to be in life? Or that life can be so overwhelming that you don't know what choice is right? Do you struggle with understanding or coping with your thoughts or emotions that you end up feeling clouded from making important decisions? Our values and relationships often drive us through life, but they can sometimes be confusing or feel unattainable. Life can be a rollercoaster that leaves us feeling lost, frustrated, sad, or hopeless, but there are always solutions.
Jillian Boelke
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Not accepting new clients
Healing is a non-linear process. I will guide and support you through the ups and downs of change by empowering you to embody your strengths. My goal as a therapist is to help you build a better relationship with yourself and others by exploring your authentic needs and fostering self-acceptance. I am highly sensitive to cultural and societal influences and the impact they have on each person’s unique experiences. We will go at your pace to help you heal from painful memories that may have led to stuck feelings, negative thoughts, unhelpful patterns, distrust in others or in self, or difficulties in concentration and attention.
Healing is a non-linear process. I will guide and support you through the ups and downs of change by empowering you to embody your strengths. My goal as a therapist is to help you build a better relationship with yourself and others by exploring your authentic needs and fostering self-acceptance. I am highly sensitive to cultural and societal influences and the impact they have on each person’s unique experiences. We will go at your pace to help you heal from painful memories that may have led to stuck feelings, negative thoughts, unhelpful patterns, distrust in others or in self, or difficulties in concentration and attention.
Diana Terzyan
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Online Only)
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I specialize working with adults, teens and children who’ve experienced trauma and depression. I enjoy working with this population because of preventative intervention, it can aid teens and children in overcoming their adversities at a younger age in order to become healthy adults. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my sessions to address negative thought patterns, anxiety, depression and unhealthy habits.
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I specialize working with adults, teens and children who’ve experienced trauma and depression. I enjoy working with this population because of preventative intervention, it can aid teens and children in overcoming their adversities at a younger age in order to become healthy adults. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my sessions to address negative thought patterns, anxiety, depression and unhealthy habits.
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Hi, I am Dr. Hailston, a licensed Psychologist that also practices as a Forensic Psychologist based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, couples, and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, health and wellness, addiction, life transitions, etc., mostly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Hi, I am Dr. Hailston, a licensed Psychologist that also practices as a Forensic Psychologist based in Central California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adolescents, couples, and adults specializing in anxiety, stress, depression, health and wellness, addiction, life transitions, etc., mostly using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Alexandra De Castro Basto
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CCAPP
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90063
Hello and Welcome, if you struggle with getting and/or staying clean and sober, we can examine in more depth what it is that you need to most pay attention to in order to achieve ongoing and successful recovery. In this sense a painful period in life can be an opportunity to reconnect with your whole, with the creative self that embraces all of your potential and need to be fully human.
Hello and Welcome, if you struggle with getting and/or staying clean and sober, we can examine in more depth what it is that you need to most pay attention to in order to achieve ongoing and successful recovery. In this sense a painful period in life can be an opportunity to reconnect with your whole, with the creative self that embraces all of your potential and need to be fully human.
DeShannon Williamson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90068 (Online Only)
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
I offer expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. I use a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates cultural factors as appropriate. I was raised in an inner-city, urban area, and I carry a high level of understanding for individuals that come from marginalized environments like myself. I also specialize in professional and work stress. I have been a business owner, philanthropist, and investor for almost 30 years. I have experience with high output career stress and how it can affect us.
My Passion is Empowering You to Cope with Stress, Illness and other Life Issues.
We Will Work Collaboratively to Create a Treatment Plan that Addresses Your Unique Needs Using Research-Based Therapeutic Methods and Metaphysical Modalities.
My Passion is Empowering You to Cope with Stress, Illness and other Life Issues.
We Will Work Collaboratively to Create a Treatment Plan that Addresses Your Unique Needs Using Research-Based Therapeutic Methods and Metaphysical Modalities.
Stella Dennett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90048
I place great value on equipping you with the social and psychological resources and skills necessary to thrive. It's difficult to focus on the deeper aspects of our mental health when this is left unaddressed. As a depth-oriented therapist, I also work with you to uncover your shadow—those hidden aspects of your personality that influence your life patterns. Identifying these unconscious patterns, understanding how they've been built, and why they continue to persist gives you the power of choice in how you'd like to show up to life moving forward.
I place great value on equipping you with the social and psychological resources and skills necessary to thrive. It's difficult to focus on the deeper aspects of our mental health when this is left unaddressed. As a depth-oriented therapist, I also work with you to uncover your shadow—those hidden aspects of your personality that influence your life patterns. Identifying these unconscious patterns, understanding how they've been built, and why they continue to persist gives you the power of choice in how you'd like to show up to life moving forward.
Jin S. Kim
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
Authenticity, self-acceptance, and social justice are the tenets that guide my work as a therapist. Through our work cultivating an affirming and nonjudgemental relationship, and drawing from our lived experiences, I will support you in deconstructing what is causing ongoing distress, help facilitate insight and empowerment, and foster building healthier and more authentic relationships with yourself and others.
Maritza Figueroa Cortes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90018
My name is Maritza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fullerton, California and working with clients via telehealth statewide. I have experience working with adults who have endured trauma, loss/grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach to empower my clients in pursuing the life they have always imagined. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem issues.
My name is Maritza and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Fullerton, California and working with clients via telehealth statewide. I have experience working with adults who have endured trauma, loss/grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. I utilize a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Holistic approach to empower my clients in pursuing the life they have always imagined. I have worked with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, LGBTQ+, life transitions, and identity and self-esteem issues.
Hi! My name is Dr. Tristin Engels (PSY29403), and I am a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of effective therapy is building and maintaining a therapeutic rapport. Without that, treatment success will be negatively impacted. As a clinical forensic psychologist, I have worked with extremely diverse and underserved populations for the majority of my career. This has been invaluable in allowing me exposure and experience working with nearly all mental health conditions, understanding cultural sensitivity and building rapport with the most resistant of clients.
Hi! My name is Dr. Tristin Engels (PSY29403), and I am a licensed Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. My experience has taught me that the most important aspect of effective therapy is building and maintaining a therapeutic rapport. Without that, treatment success will be negatively impacted. As a clinical forensic psychologist, I have worked with extremely diverse and underserved populations for the majority of my career. This has been invaluable in allowing me exposure and experience working with nearly all mental health conditions, understanding cultural sensitivity and building rapport with the most resistant of clients.
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Psychologist, PsyD, QME, Author
Verified Verified
Los Angeles, CA 90071
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.
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Number of Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
3,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Los Angeles, CA who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 87% | Depression |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Coping Skills |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 79% | Aetna |
| 71% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 67% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Los Angeles, CA see their clients
| 54% | In Person and Online | |
| 46% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 78% | Female | |
| 21% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |