Find Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists in Los Angeles, California

Find a therapist in Los Angeles, California that meets your needs. Browse our comprehensive list of affordable and licensed therapists in Los Angeles to find a professional specializing in counseling people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief and more.

Gina Marquardt

LMFT

8 years experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Masters in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in 2011, and I have been working as a therapist since that time. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, career concerns, substance abuse, LGBT issues, family and relationship issues, and coping with chronic illnesses. I utilize various types of therapy in my practice, such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),... Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 8 years

Stefanie Greenfield

LCSW

5 years experience

I am a licensed clinical social worker in California with over 5 years of experiencing providing counseling services. I earned my undergraduate degree in Psychology and my Master of Social Work from USC. I have experience working with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, career challenges, life adjustments, stress, relationship issues, ADHD and health-related problems. My approach to counseling is to partner with you to make lifestyle or cognitive adjustments to overall improve... Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 5 years

Luis Resendez

LMFT

9 years experience

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 86942) having received a Masterâ€™s degree from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena. I have over eleven years of experience in the mental health field working with adults, children, and families. Many clients I have worked with have endured disorders such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and family conflict. I have been trained in several modalities and evidenced based practices including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,... Read More

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Languages: English, Spanish
Experience: 9 years

Dr. Jeannie DeArmond

Psy.D., MS

8 years experience

There comes a time for many of us when we need to seek additional help, even if we have a strong, loving support network. Counseling is different than other types of support. It is aimed toward self-discovery and accessing your own internal abilities to achieve your utmost potential. It is a collaboration between you, the expert on yourself, and a skilled therapist who can assist you in navigating through difficult situations and healing painful parts... Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 8 years

Jennifer Marsh

MS, LMFT

13 years experience

Welcome! I first want to use a minute to tell you that I appreciate the fact you have taken the first steps in seeking counseling support. I can help! Let me tell you a little bit about myself and how I plan to support you. I have a master's degree in Counseling (2006) and am a Licensed Marriage, Family & Child Therapist in California. I have spent time throughout my 13 year career working with individuals, families... Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 13 years

Emily Schwimmer

M.A., LMFT

17 years experience

Hello! Good for you reaching out for support today. You are taking a big, worthwhile step! I've been practicing for over 18 years in Sunny Southern California working with adult individuals and couples. My experience is working with mild to moderate issues around stress, anxiety, feelings of sadness or depression, life transitions, grief and relationship issues. I provide a safe space to explore and process the feelings and issues you are experiencing. It's not... Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 17 years

Elana Clark-Faler

LCSW

20 years experience

Elana has been a therapist for 20 years. She is certified in EMDR, Group Psychotherapy, Addiction, Sex Therapy and Sex Addiction Therapy. She is a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist and is trained as a Somatic Therapist. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

Marci Reiss

LCSW, DSW

20 years experience

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly 20 years of experience treating trauma, pain, anxiety and depression. I have developed mental health programs for hospitals including the Mayo Clinic, Vanderbilt University, University of Maryland Baltimore, University of Southern California, and University of California San Diego. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 20 years

Katya Kosarenko

LCSW, Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist

15 years experience

Katya Kosarenko, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with expertise in PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic illness, relationship issues and life transitions. She has a private practice in West LA, where she also provides supervision to associates seeking licensure. She is also bi-cultural and bi-lingual, and is fluent in both English and Russian. Read More

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Languages: English and Russian
Experience: 15 years

Steven Reigns

LMFT

10 years experience

the moment you walk through the door. We work at a pace that is appropriate for your needs, establishing sustainable goals and milestones throughout your healing process. I am invested in your emotional health and happiness and will assist you in finding solution and solace by exploring embedded beliefs, automatic thoughts, and attachment issues that are shaping your outside life. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 10 years

Donna El-Armale

LMFT, MFC

11 years experience

I am an adjunct professor for CSU Domingez Hills for more than 10 years teaching various courses in Psychology and I teach courses at community colleges in the area. I'm best known for teaching Experience of Death and Dying which is a focus on my practice. I also have work with Victims of Crime and trauma survivors. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 11 years

Sharon B. Uy

LMFT

5 years experience

I believe in our inherent ability as spiritual and human beings to recognize and access our true nature as one of peace. That’s not to say that shit doesn’t occasionally (if not more often) hit the proverbial fan, but there can be comfort in knowing that underneath all that, our true nature continues to be. I also believe that through mindfully moving the body and the process of creating intuitive art, as well as, alternatively, through observing what happens (or wants to hap Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 5 years

Devorah I Rader

PhD, MFT

30+ years experience

Are you struggling and have no time to get to therapy? If you have time during your commute, break at work, or while relaxing at home you have time for quality solution based therapy. As an innovator, Dr. Rader's approach to counseling combines several philosophies and techniques to create a variety of strategies. Dr. Rader provides compassionate, customized treatment, which provides a route to results that is specifically tailored to an individual's needs Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 30+ years

Saba Kerendian

MA, AMFT, PPS

5 years experience

Do you feel like you have a hard time controlling your emotions? Do you have trouble expressing yourself or reacting destructively? If your emotions are getting in the way of your relationships, school, career, or overall life satisfaction, you might be thinking it’s time to do something about it. Think of your feelings like helpful messengers that can give you information about your needs and your values. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 5 years

Susan Clayton

MA , AMFT, APCC

4 years experience

I am passionate about helping my clients and I approach therapy with mindfulness, paying particular attention to the mind/body connection. We can make the conscious choice to learn and grow through our traumas, giving our lives deep meaning, connection and purpose. I also know that the healing process can feel disheartening. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 4 years

Kathryn Sparks

M.A. in Clinical Psychology, LMFT

3 years experience

After a thirty-year career as a costume designer in television, Kathryn had a yearning for more personal fulfillment and decided to go back to school to get her masters at Antioch University Los Angeles in clinical psychology with honors. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 3 years

Matthew Verdun

LMFT, CA BBS

15+ years experience

I work with couples struggling with relationship problems, conflict, or communication and individuals overcoming stress and anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, or some other life changing event, these include adolescents, adults, and older adults. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 15+ years

Dr. Andrea Brandt

PhD, MFT

40+ years experience

Dr. Andrea Brandt is a marriage and family therapist located in Santa Monica California. Andrea brings over 40 years of clinical experience to the role of individual family therapist, couples counseling, group therapy and anger management classes. Dr. Brandt is a recognized expert in treating a full range of emotional issues, including anger & aggression, anxiety & trauma, aging, relationships, work-life balance, workplace, and women's issues. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 40+ years

Oriana Murphy

MA, CADC-II, LCSW, EMDR Trainee

16 years experience

I believe deeply in the value of being heard - something that many of us feel we have never experienced. I meet my clients with authenticity, transparency, and strengths-based solutions - characteristics that I have found to be "easier said than done" but incredibly necessary to facilitate trust in a helping relationship. I specialize in working with young adults during life transitions, addiction and mental health issues, and mood disorders. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 16 years

Shorena Alexander

LCSW

7 years experience

I am a licensed psychotherapist in private practice. My practice is built around a strong belief in human resilience and intrinsic capacity to overcome challenges. Without this belief I would not be able to impact lives of so many. I feel passionate about the work I do and feel humbled when clients entrust me with their pain and tribulations. Read More

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Languages: English, Russian, Georgian
Experience: 7 years

Michel Horvat

LMFT, MFC

7 years experience

I am an interactive, creative, solution-focused therapist. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, I work with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. Read More

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Languages: English and Spanish
Experience: 7 years

Michelle Massi

LMFT

15 years experience

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been treating OCD and anxiety disorders for 15 years in private practice. In addition to treating clients in private practice I am a therapist at the UCLA OCD Adult Intensive Treatment Program. In the past I also worked at the UCLA Childhood OCD, Anxiety and Tic Disorders Program. I presented at the IOCDF Conference in 2009, 2011-2018. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 15 years

Chrissy Comlish

MA, LMFT

8 years experience

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist on the East side of Los Angeles. My education and training have led to working with people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic background, sexual orientations, and gender preference. For over 8 years I have worked with individuals, couples, families and groups on a wide range of themes including: grief, relationship difficulties, sex and sexuality, challenges in becoming a parent and life transitions. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 8 years

Michelle King

AMFT, APCC

2 years experience

If you want your life to change, I am here for you. Asking for help takes courage, and finding yourself here, you are already taking the first step towards a new life. I specialize in using EMDR therapy to treat trauma, whether it is severe or built up through childhood. I also specialize in addiction and mood disorders. My approach to therapy is kind and warm. I work from a humanistic perspective, meaning I treat you as a “whole person” instead of just a list of symptoms. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 2 years

Bradley Carow

LMFT

6 years experience

After 25 years in the film industry as a film editor and composer, I went back to school, receiving a masters' degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, Los Angeles. Following a three-year internship, I received my license as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California. Read More

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Languages: English
Experience: 6 years

Guide to Finding Mental Health Professionals in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has the second highest population in the United States, only behind New York City. Los Angeles is considered a hub of commerce and culture in Southern California and the world. The Los Angeles area has a population estimated at around four million people. While the state of California has the fifth-largest economy in the world and Los Angeles is a central part of that economy, there are issues that plague many people in the area. This is often the case in large cities, and it’s important people feel as if they have resources available to them.

An Overview of Mental Health in Los Angeles

In California and particularly the bigger cities like L.A., there is a significant wealth disparity which can only seem to exacerbate the issues people face in the city. The cost of living in Los Angeles, for example, is significantly above the national average. The price of homes for sale in Los Angeles has gone up nearly 80 percent in the past five years, and the average rent for a one room apartment is $1,949. That’s almost twice the national average of $977.

The cost of living in Los Angeles is only one part of the equation when looking at the mental health issues people in the city can face. For example, suicide rates in Los Angeles were higher than deaths from drug overdoses and homicide according to a recent report from public health officials. In 2013,779 people in LA died by suicide.

Substance abuse is a growing problem not just in large cities but throughout the country. In the Los Angeles area, it was estimated that among people aged 12 and older, 15.4 percentof the population reported illicit drug use. A report from the federal government found that in the Los Angeles area, there were 892,000 people aged 12 and older classified as having a substance use disorder. 5.4 percent of adults aged 18 or older in the city and surrounding metro area said they had experienced a major depressive episode in the past year.

Relationship difficulties can occur either as the result of mental health issues, or they can contribute to these challenges. It’s estimated that anywhere from 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the U.S. divorce, based on information from the American Psychological Association. The divorce rate in California is estimated to be significantly above the national average at around 60 percent.

While nearly 78 percent of the population in Los Angeles County has a high school degree, only around 30.8 percent of people have a bachelor’s degree or higher. The rate of people in poverty in Los Angeles County is more than 16 percent.

All of these factors can contribute to an increased need for people in Los Angeles to be able to connect with mental health care resources.

Mental Health Resources in Los Angeles

While everything from a high cost of living to substance abuse can be problematic in California and specifically Los Angeles, there are resources available. For example, the Mental Health Services Act was implemented in California, which helped improve access to better mental health care for people in the state. The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health is also the largest county-operated mental health department in the U.S.

The County works with organizations and private practitioners to provide services to more than 250,000 every year.

There is a higher licensed psychologists along the areas of the Pacific coast, including Los Angeles, as compared to more rural or suburban areas. There are also more licensed psychologists in urban areas including Los Angeles, which does make it easier for people to connect with care providers when they need to. In the Western Pacific region of the country, the mean number of licensed psychologists per county is more than 103.7. This compares to the mean number for the U.S., which is 33.5. There are several clinics found throughout Los Angeles that serve the mental health needs of residents, some of which are publicly operated and others which are private.

The Importance of Finding a Los Angeles Therapist

While there may be high rates of issues ranging from divorce to substance abuse in Los Angeles, there are also many licensed therapists and mental health care practitioners in the area as well. People who live in Los Angeles have access to both public and private resources. They can also utilize a directory of therapists to help them find a practitioner who specializes in the needs they may have.

Our therapist directory is designed to simplify and streamline the search for a care provider. Our goal is to link people in the Los Angeles area with a therapist who is qualified and can be trusted to provide exceptional care.

Find Therapists, Counselors and Psychologists in Los Angeles, California

Gina Marquardt

Stefanie Greenfield

Luis Resendez

Dr. Jeannie DeArmond

Jennifer Marsh

Emily Schwimmer

Elana Clark-Faler

Marci Reiss

Katya Kosarenko

Steven Reigns

Donna El-Armale

Sharon B. Uy

Devorah I Rader

Saba Kerendian

Susan Clayton

Kathryn Sparks

Matthew Verdun

Dr. Andrea Brandt

Oriana Murphy

Shorena Alexander

Michel Horvat

Michelle Massi

Chrissy Comlish

Michelle King

Bradley Carow

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Guide to Finding Mental Health Professionals in Los Angeles

An Overview of Mental Health in Los Angeles

Mental Health Resources in Los Angeles

The Importance of Finding a Los Angeles Therapist