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Therapists for college students near Los Angeles, CA

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The Happy Byrd
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Therapy for college students and young adults navigating identity, stress, and life transitions, with a focus on those in creative and performance-driven environments. As a therapist with a background in entertainment and training from a performing arts college, I understand the unique pressures of balancing artistic passion with academic and personal demands. My approach is solution-focused and practical, helping clients build coping skills, strengthen self-awareness, and create sustainable bal...

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Kadrea forte
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

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Desiree Manly
Pre-Licensed Professional
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

With extensive experience spanning from telehealth therapy to assisting individuals facing homelessness and severe mental illness, I bring a profound understanding of anxiety, depression, psychosis, trauma, relationships, and addiction. My therapeutic approach is rooted in meeting clients where they are at, guiding them through processing their experiences, setting actionable goals, and fostering progress towards their therapeutic objectives. I am dedicated to supporting clients navigating sym...

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Alexes Ciardi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I became a therapist because I know what it is like to need extra support through life’s many curveballs. I became a therapist to give back, and am driven by the honor of getting to be a part of someone’s healing journey. I enjoy celebrating successes with my clients! I believe you are the most reliable narrator in your own story, and work with clients to promote empowerment in their own therapeutic experience. I work to create an authentic therapeutic space by utilizing humor, warmth, and co...

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Loida Almaguel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

What inspires me to work as a therapist is the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution on a daily basis. As an immigrant woman of color, who is bilingual and bi-cultural, my family’s struggle to achieve mental health despite deep seated stigma and shame illuminated my commitment to work as a therapist. Clients are the owners of their lives, and I respectfully honor their right to self-determination. A basic guiding principle in my therapeutic work is that clients are able to succeed when t...

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Megan Cardwell-Henry
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, hopeless, or always on edge, you’re not alone. You may experience worries that keep you up at night, or keep you from enjoying your life. Or you may feel like your life will never be the same again after experiencing something traumatic. You might also be feeling hesitant to ask for help because no one else in your life seems to feel the way you do, and can’t understand your struggle. I see you and understand your struggle. I will help you feel comfortable in s...

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NELA Therapy
Group practice
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Our goal is to help clients regain control over their well-being in a welcoming and supportive therapeutic space. Whether you're facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, or any other life struggle, we have therapists who are experienced & knowledgeable in addressing those issues with care & expertise. Our work is trauma-informed and grounded in identity affirming anti-oppressive practices. As therapists who serve diverse populations, it is our belief that there is a ne...

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Thais Germani
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I’m really passionate about mental health and I genuinely enjoy helping people work through their challenges and find ways to improve their lives. I work to make a real difference by being someone who listens and supports clients in a way that helps them feel understood and empowered. I want to help them build the tools and confidence they need to handle whatever comes their way. My goal is to create a space where they feel comfortable exploring their feelings and making positive changes in thei...

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Erika Morris Therapy
Licensed Psychoanalyst
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I'm a licensed psychotherapist based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in work with high-achieving individuals and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples. I work with people navigating anxiety, burnout, career stress, and major life transitions, as well as LGBTQ+ families and same-sex couples, including those exploring or building parenthood. My approach is depth-oriented, drawing on Jungian psychology to help you understand the patterns shaping your life, not just manage symptoms. As a former la...

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Emily Ehrens
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I became a therapist because I believe healing happens in spaces where you feel truly seen, heard, and safe. My approach to therapy is warm, relational, and deeply human. I show up as my authentic self so you can feel free to do the same – without judgment, pressure, or pretense. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, we will move at a pace that feels steady and supportive for you. Together, we create a space where vulnerability feels safe, growt...

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Lauren Pomerantz Psychotherapy
Pre-Licensed Professional
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Currently accepting new clients! Do you sometimes feel unheard or want to better navigate your relationships? Are you struggling with stress, self-doubt, or the constant pressure to meet expectations? Maybe you’re adjusting to college life and trying to find balance. If you’re looking for a safe, supportive space, therapy can be incredibly helpful. Whether you’re hesitant or ready to dive in, you’ve already taken an important step by seeking support. My goals are to validate your experienc...

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Kristin Sheehan Psychotherapy
Licensed Professional Counselor
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

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Intentional Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Are you someone who on the outside everyone sees you as put together and accomplished but internally, you’re breaking. The overthinking, self- doubt & feelings of unworthiness are overwhelming. You are tired of feeling anxious, like you don’t measure up. You are ready to feel confident and whole in your own skin and at ease in your body. Many of my clients identify as overachievers, people pleasers and perfectionists. Are you tired of trying to please others and just want to find a way to hear y...

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Jackie Ponce
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I’m inspired by the desire to support every person I work with in feeling heard, seen, and validated in ways that are indispensable to exploring our individual growth and healing. While we cannot change any experiences or limitations in our history, I don’t believe it is ever too late to challenge erroneous or self-limiting beliefs that hinder us from evolving onto our best selves. I reassure that I trust my clients as the expert in their own personal experience. I seek to understand what famili...

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Nancy Willinger
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I specialize in helping young adults move through loss, trauma, addictions and relationship issues. My work focuses on relieving the pain of psychological trauma, finding and strengthening one's sense of self and enhancing personal relationships. I apply interventions that will maximize the quality of your life. I have a doctorate in clinical psychology and am a licensed marriage, family therapist....

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Karmelle Ramillano
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

As a first-generation Filipino-American and the oldest child of immigrant parents, I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health. I believe people are inherently resilient but sometimes need space to tap into this resiliency. Providing this space drives my work, and I am grateful to witness my clients’ healing journeys. Therapy can be scary, so I strive to make the therapeutic space warm and safe by listening without judgment and having a calm presence. I truly believe in meeting my clie...

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Jon Vorpe
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I was inspired to become a therapist because I feel we are living in an age that devalues deep listening and I decided I wanted to invest my life and my soul in creating safe spaces wherein people feel heard and held. I wanted to dedicate my life to helping others feel validated, understood, and truly empowered in their journey toward self-discovery. I think it’s important to give people the space and patience to gradually sift through their thoughts and emotions in order to better understand...

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Penny Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

I have always been that one friend to come to for advice or support and I decided to turn that into a meaningful career. I genuinely care about people’s well-being and I want to make a difference in their lives-especially those who feel unseen or misunderstood. Making a client feel heard and understood requires both skill and genuine presence. I will give clients my full attention, listening to understand, not to fix. During our work together: I like to respond by validating their experience,...

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Eating Disorder Therapy LA
Group practice
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Are you preoccupied with thoughts about food? Are you stuck in a cycle of dieting, bingeing, purging, or exercising and having trouble figuring out how to stop? Are you ashamed about your eating? Hating your body? You can break the cycle, achieve peace with food and your body, and get your life back. We provide treatment aligned with an anti-diet approach called Health At Every Size (R). We specialize in providing research-proven treatments for eating disorders, anxiety, and depression....

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Teresa Koro
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting new clients

Do you have endless energy for your hobbies, but find yourself putting off assignments? Do you write your best essays at the last minute, fueled by adrenaline? Do you get frustrated at yourself for doing these things and swear you’re gonna start that project early next time? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations but you’re not sure why? I help people with neurodivergent brains understand themselves better and learn to be nicer to themselves. I most often work with Autistic and ADHD ...

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