Out-of-Pocket Therapists in California

Greetings! My name is Iyabo Adediran and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have worked in various capacities in the mental health field for over 16 years and have spent the last 8 years of my career providing direct therapy services to individuals. My experience affords me the opportunity to offer you with an array of innovative interventions to improve your overall mood. My style of therapy involves active listening, humor and creating a safe therapeutic space which is free of judgment and motivates you to manage life stressors. While in therapy we will work collaboratively by using your strengths, thoughts, feelings and behaviors to determine appropriate coping strategies and solutions to help you reach your goals.

Hello, I’m Alyssa V. Johnston, a dedicated healthcare provider passionate about delivering patient-centered care. As a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Registered Nurse, I bring years of diverse experience in supporting families and communities through compassionate, evidence-based care. I am the Owner and CEO of Well by AM Nursing, where I focus on promoting health and well-being through holistic and individualized care plans. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with well-respected healthcare establishments nationwide, gaining invaluable experience in various specialties, including primary care and weight management. My commitment to providing comprehensive care is rooted in a compassionate approach that prioritizes building trusting relationships with my patients. I firmly believe that healthcare should focus on treating the whole person rather than just addressing symptoms. That’s why I take the time to listen and understand my patients' concerns, fostering an environment where they feel valued and supported. Whether it’s managing weight, addressing chronic conditions, or promoting lifestyle changes, I strive to deliver the highest quality of care with a personal touch. My mission is to empower individuals through education and collaboration, helping them take charge of their health and achieve lasting positive changes. I am here to walk with you on your journey to wellness, every step of the way. Treatment Philosophy: My treatment philosophy centers on compassion, collaboration, and holistic care. I believe in treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, by building trusting relationships and listening to each patient's unique needs. With extensive experience in both intensive care and outpatient settings, I provide personalized, evidence-based care that empowers individuals to take control of their health. Together, we will work towards achieving lasting wellness and improved quality of life. Specialties: • Internal Medicine • Weight Loss Conditions Treated: • Diabetes • Diabetes Management • Lifestyle Change • Obesity • Overweight • Weight Loss Treatment Approach: • Chronic Disease Management • Coaching • Collaborative Care Model • Culturally Competent Strategies • Family-Centered Care Approach • Internal Medicine Management • Patient Education and Coaching • Trauma-Informed Care • Wound Care Specialization

Hi there, I'm Ana Cerrato-Young, and I am deeply committed to supporting your mental health journey as a dedicated Nurse Practitioner. I believe in working hand-in-hand with you to create a personalized treatment plan that meets your unique needs. Whether it's medication, therapy, or a mix of both, my goal is to empower you to take charge of your mental well-being in a caring and secure environment. Throughout my career, I have passionately provided comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals of all ages—from little ones to the elderly. Whether we're meeting face-to-face or via telehealth, I focus on assessing, diagnosing, and managing mental health conditions in collaboration with other healthcare experts to ensure you receive the best care possible. Beyond my clinical role, I have the joy of guiding future mental health professionals as an Adjunct Clinical Professor for PMHNP students. Fluent in English and Spanish, I make the most of cutting-edge digital tools to enhance patient care. I'm proud to be certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and licensed in multiple states, including NE, CA, CO, WI, WA, WY, MD, NY, and FL. My ultimate hope is to help you live a more fulfilling life through better mental health. *Treatment philosophy My treatment philosophy centers around compassionate, patient-focused care. I believe in empowering individuals by developing personalized treatment plans that truly meet their needs. Listening is key; I strive to understand each patient's unique experiences and challenges. I work collaboratively with patients, offering education about their mental health conditions and the treatments available. Whether through medication, therapy, or both, my goal is to support patients in effectively managing their mental health and leading fulfilling lives. I value teamwork and communication, working closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care. Together, we can make a difference in each patient's journey to wellness. *Treatment approach •Personalized Treatment Plans •Medication Management •Interpersonal Skills-Driven Care •Patient Education and Empowerment •Culturally Sensitive Practices •Interdisciplinary Collaboration *Practice description Ana Cerrato-Young, APRN-NP, PMHNP-BC, is dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care. With experience working with patients of all ages, she offers personalized treatment plans to fit individual needs. Ana believes in empowering her patients to take charge of their mental health journey. She is skilled in psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and counseling, ensuring comprehensive care for mental health conditions. As a bilingual provider, she communicates effectively in both English and Spanish. Ana’s goal is to create a safe and compassionate space for patients, helping them lead fulfilling lives. Let Ana guide you towards better mental health!

My pronouns are she/her/hers. No matter if it's change for the better or a challenge we never imagined having to face, it can throw everything in life out of balance. If you're here, it's because you know there's more to life than the way you feel today. You're beyond the point of just surviving day-to-day, and you're ready to tap into your purpose, turning these life changes into something you can feel in control of and ultimately grow from. I specialize in coming alongside people as they walk through the uncomfortable, messy parts of life. I bring a no-nonsense, solution-oriented approach to therapy, helping you come to a place of contentment with life as it is, not as you wish it was (or even as you deserve it to be). Because true peace comes when we come to a place of acceptance: no longer relying on external factors as the source of our happiness. ​Therapy with me is a little different than what you may have encountered in the past. A lot of mental health work these days is very "feel good", leading many to believe that being mentally well is simply being happy or un-phased by the circumstances around them. I believe you're allowed to be angry or anxious or upset when life gets messy. Therapy is simply about equipping you to process and cope with those very real emotions in a productive, healthy way.

I am a Filipino-American Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps adults and older adults BE WELL & STAY WELL.

I have talked with many people who have tried every solution they can think of to bring relief to areas of life that feel stuck. I would love to sit down with you and discover what that has been like for you. Together we can work through the dynamics, emotions, and thoughts that have been the cause of such hurt or difficulty and bring a greater sense of peace and control. My focus is to listen deeply to my clients, bring awareness to their needs, and find a path toward positive change in meeting those needs. Whether I'm working with individuals, couples, or families, I help each person find their voice and understand themselves better. I have a demonstrated track record for increasing insight, deepening emotional awareness, and responding to people with sensitivity and empathy. It is my heartfelt desire to come alongside individuals, couples, and families helping to unlock a variety of life's challenges. ** I offer in-person sessions (with precautions per Los Angeles County guidance). I also offer services by video or phone. **

Let's face it, adulting is hard! There's only 24 hours in a day, but we're supposed to somehow find time to keep up with work and school, do chores and household responsibilities, maintain a social life, please the family, sleep 8 hours a night, eat healthy, workout, and figure out what we want to do for the rest of our life. You may be struggling to find a balance between all the things on your plate and thinking, how am I supposed to do all of this by myself? Hi, I'm Maddi. I specialize in helping college students, young adults, and teens transition into adulthood with confidence. I'm the therapist that's easy to talk to, with a bubbly personality, and a seemingly endless supply of ideas. My approach to therapy focuses on collaborating with you so we can work together to help you find a balance and figure out this adulting stuff. Through the therapy process you will find clarity, direction, and purpose. I am a believer that no matter where you start, you'll always end up exactly where you're meant to be. So I encourage you to show up to therapy exactly as you are and we can figure out the rest together. During therapy we will talk, laugh, and maybe even cry, as we work together to help you evolve into the best version of yourself. Therapy sessions with me are aimed to make you feel as comfortable as possible. This means you can bring snacks, blankets, or fidgets, you can take breaks if needed, you can wear sweats, slippers, heels, or anything in between, you can put on music, adjust the lighting, diffuse essential oils, and sit on the floor or the couch. I know starting something new can be scary, so if you have questions or are still feeling a bit unsure, let’s talk! Reach out to schedule your free consultation today.

She/Her/Ella Queer, bilingual, Latinx, LMFT in the state of CA. I have 10+ years of specializing in anxiety, trauma, PTSD and depression. I offer a free 20-minute call to see if my services would fit your needs.

As an advanced-trained Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT), I specialize in working with couples and individuals who are feeling disconnected, unheard, stuck, and alone. By utilizing only the most effective research-based approaches, I help my couples build the skills necessary to hold one another's pain, and communicate in a way that forges connection, instead of disconnection. Similarly, I support my individuals in navigating their current emotions and hardships, while also processing past experiences in order to free them up for more fulfilling, hopeful, and rewarding lives. Should you choose to work with me, I will offer you the empathy, support, and expertise needed to heal old wounds, repair hurting relationships, and transform life's most difficult battles into opportunities for deep, human connection. I will hold your pain in order to lighten your load and make space for renewed connection and hope. I firmly believe that, together, we will be able to overcome the hardships that bring you into my therapy room.

Welcome. I’m Dr. Gatta but if we work together please call me David. Good therapy is all about a trusting relationship. Over the course of my 13 year career I have had the privilege of working with a diverse group of people from college age students to senior citizens. My passion is helping people understand who they are, where they would like to go in life and what might be preventing those processes. From this standpoint my treatment philosophy is to address underlying causes rather than just symptoms. Doing so is the only way of achieving lasting substantive change. In order to do that I use a holistic approach, meaning I see each individual as a sum of their total life experiences together with their sociocultural contexts.  I have extensive experience working with family of origin issues, trauma, substance abuse, depression and life transitions (including grief and loss). My background is in clinical psychology where my doctoral dissertation explored dreaming as a theoretical form of thinking (cognition). I also have a background in neuroscience and the humanities . I have taught courses on trauma and recovery, addiction, grief and psychopathology.