Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
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Juliette Horwitz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
Providing teletherapy including EMDR. Do you often feel numb, ashamed, and checked out? Do you have intense anxiety, nightmares and feel disconnected from the world? Maybe you feel internally conflicted and out of control, making decisions you later regret? Overall, do you struggle with being kind and patient with yourself? With my non-judgmental attitude, my joyful perspective and the courage YOU bring to therapy, let’s team up to reduce these negative experiences and bring you from surviving to thriving.
Providing teletherapy including EMDR. Do you often feel numb, ashamed, and checked out? Do you have intense anxiety, nightmares and feel disconnected from the world? Maybe you feel internally conflicted and out of control, making decisions you later regret? Overall, do you struggle with being kind and patient with yourself? With my non-judgmental attitude, my joyful perspective and the courage YOU bring to therapy, let’s team up to reduce these negative experiences and bring you from surviving to thriving.
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Carrie Rutman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
While I work with all types of individuals, I specialize in working with men's mental health and couples in Los Angeles and virtually throughout California. For effective work, I believe it takes a unique understanding of the specific issues men face related to navigating relationships/intimacy, pressures associated with masculinity, job stress & career shifts, male friendships, emotional well-being, support for new dads, and much more. I help couples develop the individual insight and self-awareness necessary to understand, repair, & strengthen their relationship and improve communication/listening skills & emotional expression.
While I work with all types of individuals, I specialize in working with men's mental health and couples in Los Angeles and virtually throughout California. For effective work, I believe it takes a unique understanding of the specific issues men face related to navigating relationships/intimacy, pressures associated with masculinity, job stress & career shifts, male friendships, emotional well-being, support for new dads, and much more. I help couples develop the individual insight and self-awareness necessary to understand, repair, & strengthen their relationship and improve communication/listening skills & emotional expression.
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Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity.
If you are moving through a difficult transition or wanting to tend to the deeper psychological aspects of past traumatic situations or persistent addictions, my work can help you. My training is based in a psychoanalytic perspective coupled with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and a genuine appreciation for sexual, cultural, and spiritual diversity.
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I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values. This will ultimately free you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.
I have worked since 2005 with clients with depression, stress, men's issues, and other life challenges, primarily in community mental health with marginalized and underserved communities. I see people seeking support for many difficulties, including:imposter syndrome, self-esteem, boundaries, vulnerability, shame, communication skills, difficulty asking for help or saying "no," and more. Reducing self-judgment will help you to make better decisions that are aligned with your core values. This will ultimately free you from negative thoughts or worries so you are more fully available for all the important things in your life.
![Photo of James Guay, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/45b2769d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Emotional and psychological pain is what drives most people to therapy. This pain can show up in our lives in various ways: never feeling good enough, going to sleep feeling lonely or disconnected, being riddled with anxiety, relationship conflict/boredom, or having unhealthy patterns that never seems to go away. Your life changes when you open yourself up to love, transformation and the present moment. When we develop a better relationship with ourselves — with lots of self-compassion — we can live life more fully. My style is conversational, direct, and provides a courages space for assisted self-study.
Emotional and psychological pain is what drives most people to therapy. This pain can show up in our lives in various ways: never feeling good enough, going to sleep feeling lonely or disconnected, being riddled with anxiety, relationship conflict/boredom, or having unhealthy patterns that never seems to go away. Your life changes when you open yourself up to love, transformation and the present moment. When we develop a better relationship with ourselves — with lots of self-compassion — we can live life more fully. My style is conversational, direct, and provides a courages space for assisted self-study.
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Naz Asgarian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
With a specialized focus on treating eating disorders, I bring experience in supporting individuals dealing with body image issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I want to empower my clients, guiding them towards healing and personal growth. I am committed to providing an environment of collaboration and encouragement where you feel acknowledged, heard, and validated.
With a specialized focus on treating eating disorders, I bring experience in supporting individuals dealing with body image issues, trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. I want to empower my clients, guiding them towards healing and personal growth. I am committed to providing an environment of collaboration and encouragement where you feel acknowledged, heard, and validated.
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Kamil Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
My collaborative approach to wellness allows us to work together to cultivate a relationship where your unique needs can be seen and supported. Part of our work together will include looking at your identity. I have a particular passion for working with Black women who may find themselves struggling to feel heard, represented, and navigate intimacy. Do you find yourself frustrated by being one of the few people who looks like you in your workplace or community? As you navigate careers and relationships, do you feel a sense of isolation, or the constant need to prove yourself? I’m here to support you as you work toward success.
My collaborative approach to wellness allows us to work together to cultivate a relationship where your unique needs can be seen and supported. Part of our work together will include looking at your identity. I have a particular passion for working with Black women who may find themselves struggling to feel heard, represented, and navigate intimacy. Do you find yourself frustrated by being one of the few people who looks like you in your workplace or community? As you navigate careers and relationships, do you feel a sense of isolation, or the constant need to prove yourself? I’m here to support you as you work toward success.
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Felicia Huddleston
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I am a clinical social worker in California with a masters degree in social welfare from UC Berkeley with a concentration in advancing health and well-being. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment in which clients are encouraged to allow themselves to receive authentic, collaborative, and compassionate care.
I am a clinical social worker in California with a masters degree in social welfare from UC Berkeley with a concentration in advancing health and well-being. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment in which clients are encouraged to allow themselves to receive authentic, collaborative, and compassionate care.
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Jeff Robinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069
I have been working with men for almost 20 years now. One of my clients recently expressed to me that he is "grateful to have this space to be vulnerable because he feels that his wife would not understand." As humans, we need that place to be authentic, raw and honest with ourselves. My clients are creatives, attorneys, financial and media executives, engineers, and students, to highlight a few. They are grappling with family and career pressures, while struggling to care for themselves. Some are struggling with a substance dependency. Some are finding themselves acting out in a manner that is not serving them emotionally.
I have been working with men for almost 20 years now. One of my clients recently expressed to me that he is "grateful to have this space to be vulnerable because he feels that his wife would not understand." As humans, we need that place to be authentic, raw and honest with ourselves. My clients are creatives, attorneys, financial and media executives, engineers, and students, to highlight a few. They are grappling with family and career pressures, while struggling to care for themselves. Some are struggling with a substance dependency. Some are finding themselves acting out in a manner that is not serving them emotionally.
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My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
My therapeutic style is nurturing and empowerment driven. I value collaborative and affirmative care and I pay attention to the importance of culture and intersections of identity. I find it important to focus on the present moment, as well as the environment, biology, family of origin and upbringing, and holistic factors. I like to teach clients skills to observe emotion and its experience in the body, and ways to access and activate the imagination. Whether it's your first time in therapy, or you've experienced it before, we explore your needs together, at your pace.
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Lori A Elmelund
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Not accepting new clients
I've been a psychotherapist for over 30 years and have found that most relief from psychic pain comes from being kinder and gentler to ourselves. I'm practical, build on strengths, and help people stay focused in the moment to bring about change. Being able to appreciate one's self in the moment is a blessing and a grace often necessary to help us move forward. I work with individuals and couples, teens to seniors.
I've been a psychotherapist for over 30 years and have found that most relief from psychic pain comes from being kinder and gentler to ourselves. I'm practical, build on strengths, and help people stay focused in the moment to bring about change. Being able to appreciate one's self in the moment is a blessing and a grace often necessary to help us move forward. I work with individuals and couples, teens to seniors.
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Shelly-Ann M Collins Rawle
Psychologist, PhD, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
No one ever said it (life, relationships, career, school) would be easy but should it be this hard? Taking the first step to explore therapy can be challenging but it can be helpful to obtain support during times of transition or difficulty. If you are still unsure, or even if you are familiar with the therapeutic process, meeting me and getting more information about how I work just takes one session, and a consultation costs you nothing.
No one ever said it (life, relationships, career, school) would be easy but should it be this hard? Taking the first step to explore therapy can be challenging but it can be helpful to obtain support during times of transition or difficulty. If you are still unsure, or even if you are familiar with the therapeutic process, meeting me and getting more information about how I work just takes one session, and a consultation costs you nothing.
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Michael Pezzullo
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046
Being a gay man in today’s society isn’t easy. Everyone seems to have money, success, good looks and as much sex as they want. If you’re like most clients I work with, you’ve probably spent most of your life feeling shame. Your culture, your community, and maybe even your family, told you you weren’t good enough. By now you have probably built a successful life. But despite the external success and validation, you still don’t feel good enough. Small rejections may trigger you. You frequently compare yourself to others. You lack confidence in your sex life. Or maybe you find yourself doing too many party drugs.
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West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
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Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90048 (Online Only)
I help my clients learn and enhance their abilities to utilize their own strengths in order to overcome issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and daily or work related stress. I put in a strong effort to connect with my clients and create a working alliance. The treatment I provide is a collaborative process where we will work together for positive changes. I've spent the seven years training and working with clients at institutions such as New York Presbyterian Hospital, the William Alanson White Institute, New York University, and Cornell Medical College.
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Dr. Jason Levine
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90069 (Online Only)
I began my private practice with one purpose in mind: to treat clients with respect for the possibility of change in their lives. It is my belief that the best treatment includes the development of a trusting relationship. I am here to support you in creating a life of courage in which you can tackle the obstacles that have limited your potential. I empower individuals to replace feelings of hopelessness with hope for a brighter future. Together, we can forge a plan that will lead to a much more fulfilling life experience.
I began my private practice with one purpose in mind: to treat clients with respect for the possibility of change in their lives. It is my belief that the best treatment includes the development of a trusting relationship. I am here to support you in creating a life of courage in which you can tackle the obstacles that have limited your potential. I empower individuals to replace feelings of hopelessness with hope for a brighter future. Together, we can forge a plan that will lead to a much more fulfilling life experience.
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Asher Hung
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
As a therapist, I actually talk. Having authentic conversations with you is important to me. I validate and honor all your reactions to life and want to know about them. More technically, I practice eclectic asset-based (your strengths, safety and support) , attachment-informed (secure relationships), intersubjective (noticing how we relate), and Jungian (making the unconscious, conscious) psychotherapy.
As a therapist, I actually talk. Having authentic conversations with you is important to me. I validate and honor all your reactions to life and want to know about them. More technically, I practice eclectic asset-based (your strengths, safety and support) , attachment-informed (secure relationships), intersubjective (noticing how we relate), and Jungian (making the unconscious, conscious) psychotherapy.
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I provide individual, couples, and group therapy to adolescents and adults, with specialities in addiction, trauma, and identity issues. I use evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
I provide individual, couples, and group therapy to adolescents and adults, with specialities in addiction, trauma, and identity issues. I use evidence-based approaches and have specialized training in mindfulness-based therapies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy.
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Mike L Migdat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Hollywood, CA 90046 (Online Only)
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
Everyone deserves an enriching life full of meaning and purpose regardless of the difficulties that may come our way. My goal is to provide an affirming space for you to develop a deep understanding of yourself, explore challenges you’re facing both internally and externally, and discover healthy ways to achieve your goals. No matter where our work together takes us, you will always receive unconditional acceptance, respect, and care.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in West Hollywood, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in West Hollywood, CA who prioritize treating:
95% | Anxiety |
89% | Relationship Issues |
88% | Depression |
79% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
66% | Grief |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
60% | Aetna |
52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
48% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in West Hollywood, CA see their clients
64% | In Person and Online | |
36% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
54% | Female | |
44% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in West Hollywood?
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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.