Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
Dann Grindeman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
I am eager to help LGBT and straight couples improve the quality of their relationships"”to move away from surface anger to the vulnerable expression of deeper emotions, like disappointment, sadness and fear. The ultimate goal is to increase the level of connection and trust for a loving couple. My work with couples and individuals addresses emotionally focused topics that promote stronger relationships, interpersonal growth, and deep healing. Specifically, I seek to understand the "framework" of connections to others, cultivate "valuing of differences" between us and others, and promote the growth of a confident "sense of self.
I am eager to help LGBT and straight couples improve the quality of their relationships"”to move away from surface anger to the vulnerable expression of deeper emotions, like disappointment, sadness and fear. The ultimate goal is to increase the level of connection and trust for a loving couple. My work with couples and individuals addresses emotionally focused topics that promote stronger relationships, interpersonal growth, and deep healing. Specifically, I seek to understand the "framework" of connections to others, cultivate "valuing of differences" between us and others, and promote the growth of a confident "sense of self.
Sarah Gallop
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Not accepting new clients
Hello and welcome! I’m Sarah, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Art Therapist, I am passionate about helping others. Are you looking for support during a difficult time? Do you want to understand yourself and your relationships better? I can help you learn ways to reduce anxiety and depression and increase emotional awareness so that you can thrive. Clients tell me they appreciate my warm and caring style, along with my ability to challenge them when they are ready. I am an experienced strength-based therapist, and use creative ways to reach goals, including Art Therapy, poetry, music, and humor.
Hello and welcome! I’m Sarah, and as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Art Therapist, I am passionate about helping others. Are you looking for support during a difficult time? Do you want to understand yourself and your relationships better? I can help you learn ways to reduce anxiety and depression and increase emotional awareness so that you can thrive. Clients tell me they appreciate my warm and caring style, along with my ability to challenge them when they are ready. I am an experienced strength-based therapist, and use creative ways to reach goals, including Art Therapy, poetry, music, and humor.
Ryan Page
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I specialize in helping individuals work through painful limitations to become more resilient, open-hearted, and self-understanding. My approach is empathetic and collaborative as a way to reach each person’s inherent strengths and develop greater emotional skills to navigate life’s challenges. Together, a therapeutic plan is designed that honors each individual’s emotional needs. My approach is creative, direct, and maintains caring engagement of each person's mind, body, and heart. In our work together, you'll learn how to effectively cope, establish boundaries, deepen relationships, and step into your truest self.
I specialize in helping individuals work through painful limitations to become more resilient, open-hearted, and self-understanding. My approach is empathetic and collaborative as a way to reach each person’s inherent strengths and develop greater emotional skills to navigate life’s challenges. Together, a therapeutic plan is designed that honors each individual’s emotional needs. My approach is creative, direct, and maintains caring engagement of each person's mind, body, and heart. In our work together, you'll learn how to effectively cope, establish boundaries, deepen relationships, and step into your truest self.
Tiffany Bushnell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
I specialize in working with adult individuals and intimate partnerships. Many of my clients are professionally successful but struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, avoidance, and emotional intimacy. In my work with couples and intimate partnerships, my focus lies in enhancing communication and conflict resolution skills, fostering emotional and sexual intimacy, and nurturing compassion and understanding. I am inclusive of monogamous, non-monogamous, heterosexual, and LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships.
I specialize in working with adult individuals and intimate partnerships. Many of my clients are professionally successful but struggle with perfectionism, anxiety, avoidance, and emotional intimacy. In my work with couples and intimate partnerships, my focus lies in enhancing communication and conflict resolution skills, fostering emotional and sexual intimacy, and nurturing compassion and understanding. I am inclusive of monogamous, non-monogamous, heterosexual, and LGBTQIA+ individuals and relationships.
Ellie Adhami
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I'm a Relational Therapist, specializing in high-conflict relational dynamics. Whether you are seeking therapeutic help with your family, spouse, partner, or individually, therapy can be effective in helping you navigate and change difficult relational patterns. My areas of expertise include Family, Marital and Relational Conflict, Marital and Premarital Counseling, Infertility and Family Planning, Parenting, Coparenting, Blended Families, Life Transitions including Divorce Support, Attachment Trauma, Fear and Anxiety, Depression and Grief, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, and Creative Artists.
I'm a Relational Therapist, specializing in high-conflict relational dynamics. Whether you are seeking therapeutic help with your family, spouse, partner, or individually, therapy can be effective in helping you navigate and change difficult relational patterns. My areas of expertise include Family, Marital and Relational Conflict, Marital and Premarital Counseling, Infertility and Family Planning, Parenting, Coparenting, Blended Families, Life Transitions including Divorce Support, Attachment Trauma, Fear and Anxiety, Depression and Grief, Self-Esteem, Self-Confidence, and Creative Artists.
Tamara Kline
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Therapy can be a rich and powerful experience of growth and change. I work with individuals and couples, families, and teenagers to successfully reduce stress, anxiety and depression; strengthen friendships and relationships at work and at home; resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict; modify negative thinking and self-destructive behaviors; build self-esteem; enhance intimacy and sexual well-being; foster self-discovery; and help improve one’s overall quality of life experiences.
Therapy can be a rich and powerful experience of growth and change. I work with individuals and couples, families, and teenagers to successfully reduce stress, anxiety and depression; strengthen friendships and relationships at work and at home; resolve grief, past traumas, and internal conflict; modify negative thinking and self-destructive behaviors; build self-esteem; enhance intimacy and sexual well-being; foster self-discovery; and help improve one’s overall quality of life experiences.
Jonathan Westman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
Kate Balestrieri
Psychologist, PsyD, PACT, CST, CSAT-S, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow. Deciding to make changes in one's life takes courage, and you have taken the first step! My goal is to empower you to find relief from distress and to help you grow in concert with your goals. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, addiction (substance and behavioral), eating disorders, body image issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as difficulties with anger management, relationships, interpersonal communication, recovery and relapse prevention.
"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety." - Abraham Maslow. Deciding to make changes in one's life takes courage, and you have taken the first step! My goal is to empower you to find relief from distress and to help you grow in concert with your goals. I specialize in treating a variety of concerns, such as posttraumatic stress disorder, addiction (substance and behavioral), eating disorders, body image issues, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, as well as difficulties with anger management, relationships, interpersonal communication, recovery and relapse prevention.
Lee Konecke
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
ZEN PSYCHOTHERAPY . PERFORMANCE COACHING . MEDITATION . BREATHWORK I primarily work with clients in high-profile and high stress arenas: Artists, Athletes, Executives, Creatives, Entrepreneurs. My clients want to cultivate the mindset and behaviors that contribute growth, healing, love, and creativity, and performance. They are open to the principle that forms of fear and psychological clutter are often the pathways to the above mentioned.
ZEN PSYCHOTHERAPY . PERFORMANCE COACHING . MEDITATION . BREATHWORK I primarily work with clients in high-profile and high stress arenas: Artists, Athletes, Executives, Creatives, Entrepreneurs. My clients want to cultivate the mindset and behaviors that contribute growth, healing, love, and creativity, and performance. They are open to the principle that forms of fear and psychological clutter are often the pathways to the above mentioned.
Heather A Kertesz-Briest
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
I am a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy and psychological/cognitive assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of presenting concerns. The foundation of a therapeutic relationship begins with building trust and empathic understanding; we will work together to understand your concerns, develop a treatment plan, and establish a relationship through which both you and your child will grow and create a better quality of life.
I am a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist with extensive experience providing evidence-based therapy and psychological/cognitive assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults with a range of presenting concerns. The foundation of a therapeutic relationship begins with building trust and empathic understanding; we will work together to understand your concerns, develop a treatment plan, and establish a relationship through which both you and your child will grow and create a better quality of life.
Mick Gallinson
Psychologist, Psy D
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I work with adolescents and adults, most are struggling to develop dynamic coping mechanisms for the anxiety or depression implicit to the demands of their lives and/or careers. My patients are racially, ethnically, socio-economically and sexually diverse. Not all of my patients are cis-gendered. I work w/athletes -- high school, college, professional, and retired -- writers, artists, doctors, investors, actors, university professors, corporate executives, lawyers, scientists, high school teachers, stand-up comedians, photographers, programmers, film directors, entertainment agents, talent managers, real estate brokers.
I work with adolescents and adults, most are struggling to develop dynamic coping mechanisms for the anxiety or depression implicit to the demands of their lives and/or careers. My patients are racially, ethnically, socio-economically and sexually diverse. Not all of my patients are cis-gendered. I work w/athletes -- high school, college, professional, and retired -- writers, artists, doctors, investors, actors, university professors, corporate executives, lawyers, scientists, high school teachers, stand-up comedians, photographers, programmers, film directors, entertainment agents, talent managers, real estate brokers.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Not accepting new clients
I believe every person is unique and complex. As your therapist, I want to help you get the life that you want. Knowing that we are all wired differently, I work with my clients to discover each person's unique gifts. These gifts, or strengths can then be nurtured and honed. Together we can target problem areas and figure out how to use strengths to remove life's obstacles.
I believe every person is unique and complex. As your therapist, I want to help you get the life that you want. Knowing that we are all wired differently, I work with my clients to discover each person's unique gifts. These gifts, or strengths can then be nurtured and honed. Together we can target problem areas and figure out how to use strengths to remove life's obstacles.
Matthew Simino
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
I believe that all people want to be the best version of themselves, and my goal is to help them achieve that. With compassion and empathy, I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. My goal is to empower my clients, enabling them to embrace their full potential and bring out the best version of themselves. With a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, I am committed to guiding you through self-discovery, personal growth, and positive change.
I believe that all people want to be the best version of themselves, and my goal is to help them achieve that. With compassion and empathy, I work with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. My goal is to empower my clients, enabling them to embrace their full potential and bring out the best version of themselves. With a supportive and nonjudgmental approach, I am committed to guiding you through self-discovery, personal growth, and positive change.
CopeHouse Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (Online Only)
We are a group psychotherapy practice offering Telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of Licensed and Registered Associate Therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities.
We are a group psychotherapy practice offering Telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of Licensed and Registered Associate Therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities.
Joel Robert Polachek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
In my private practice, I counsel individuals, adolescents, adults and couples, focused on anxiety, depression and relationship issues. One of my areas of focus is baby boomers contemplating retirement, transitioning into retirement and/or second careers. This population is often managing the needs of an elderly parent(s) and simultaneously, their own adult children. These challenges converge with our own issues of aging, such as mid-life crisis, changes in our health and viability and our mortality. I'm currently counseling several couples.
In my private practice, I counsel individuals, adolescents, adults and couples, focused on anxiety, depression and relationship issues. One of my areas of focus is baby boomers contemplating retirement, transitioning into retirement and/or second careers. This population is often managing the needs of an elderly parent(s) and simultaneously, their own adult children. These challenges converge with our own issues of aging, such as mid-life crisis, changes in our health and viability and our mortality. I'm currently counseling several couples.
Alice Segars
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, FIPA
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
I have worked in the helping profession for over half my life. Finding the right therapist is important. I will work with you in a safe environment to carefully explore what matters most to you. I believe individuals need space to discover the strength within, face difficult, frightening, painful experiences. I also believe in nurturing the hopeful side of things; allowing you to explore what could be. When we work together you are not alone.
I have worked in the helping profession for over half my life. Finding the right therapist is important. I will work with you in a safe environment to carefully explore what matters most to you. I believe individuals need space to discover the strength within, face difficult, frightening, painful experiences. I also believe in nurturing the hopeful side of things; allowing you to explore what could be. When we work together you are not alone.
Gary Bruton
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Not accepting new clients
I am a cognitive-behavioral psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders (e.g., panic, agoraphobia, OCD (BTTI Certified), social and generalized anxiety). The clients I work with are seeking a treatment approach that equips them with tools to function more effectively at work, within interpersonal relationships, or to simply experience less distress in their daily lives. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an interactive, directive style of therapy with a primary focus on current issues. Once the anxiety has diminished, some of my clients choose to continue in therapy to work on other issues and concerns.
I am a cognitive-behavioral psychologist who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders (e.g., panic, agoraphobia, OCD (BTTI Certified), social and generalized anxiety). The clients I work with are seeking a treatment approach that equips them with tools to function more effectively at work, within interpersonal relationships, or to simply experience less distress in their daily lives. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an interactive, directive style of therapy with a primary focus on current issues. Once the anxiety has diminished, some of my clients choose to continue in therapy to work on other issues and concerns.
Julie Morris Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (Online Only)
I believe psychotherapy is a creative collaboration that promotes unification of mind, body and spirit and improves one's quality of life. I provide a safe space in which my clients can become more of who they are.
I believe psychotherapy is a creative collaboration that promotes unification of mind, body and spirit and improves one's quality of life. I provide a safe space in which my clients can become more of who they are.
David McKnight
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (Online Only)
VIDEO, Saturday and Evening Sessions available- Having anxiety, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, family or addiction (alcohol, drugs, phone, sex/love addiction, codependency), ADHD, chronic pain/health issues? I can help. It is extremely valuable to have a truly experienced and effective therapist to work with now more than ever. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients consistently make progress dealing with whatever challenges they have been facing. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
VIDEO, Saturday and Evening Sessions available- Having anxiety, depression, work/career issues? Relationship, family or addiction (alcohol, drugs, phone, sex/love addiction, codependency), ADHD, chronic pain/health issues? I can help. It is extremely valuable to have a truly experienced and effective therapist to work with now more than ever. I have been doing counseling professionally for over 20 years and have seen my clients consistently make progress dealing with whatever challenges they have been facing. I offer support, compassion, valuable experience and a healthy relationship where a person can heal and grow.
Dr. Mimi Shagaga
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of California and Missouri. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and work with clients to establish goals. Together we identify problem areas and work to find a balanced solution. Often, I incorporate humor in my therapeutic approach as well as nontraditional therapy techniques such as creative arts therapy. I believe the key to an effective therapeutic relationship is one that entails trust, mutual respect, sensitivity and understanding. Currently I am offering virtual services throughout the states of California and Missouri.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the states of California and Missouri. I take a collaborative approach to therapy and work with clients to establish goals. Together we identify problem areas and work to find a balanced solution. Often, I incorporate humor in my therapeutic approach as well as nontraditional therapy techniques such as creative arts therapy. I believe the key to an effective therapeutic relationship is one that entails trust, mutual respect, sensitivity and understanding. Currently I am offering virtual services throughout the states of California and Missouri.
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Number of Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$200
Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
86% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
68% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Grief |
63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
59% | Aetna |
48% | Cigna and Evernorth |
46% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Beverly Hills, CA see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
73% | Female | |
26% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Beverly Hills?
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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.