Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA
Browse Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Hermosa Beach, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
HSP
Sara Gillooly
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, LPCC
As a queer and AuDHD therapist myself, I have lived experience in learning how to live a life that feels more authentic and grounded. I specialize in working with queer, highly sensitive, and neurodivergent adults struggling with the impacts of trauma as well as feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship challenges, difficult family relationships, and identity exploration. Ultimately, I'm not interested in "treating" your neurodivergence but I will support you wholeheartedly in navigating the complexities that come with it.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You Feel Everything Deeply
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or that you “care too much,” you may be what’s known as a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) — someone whose nervous system is more finely tuned to the world around them. I understand this on a personal level — I’m an HSP myself. Being highly sensitive is not a flaw; it’s a temperament trait shared by about 20% of people. It means your mind and body process information and emotion more deeply. You notice subtleties, feel others’ moods, and reflect deeply — yet that same sensitivity can make life feel overwhelming, especially when faced with stress, criticism, or conflict.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you embrace sensitivity as a strength while learning tools to manage its challenges. Together, we’ll focus on:
Calming the inner critic that tells you you’re “too much”
Reducing anxiety and emotional exhaustion from overstimulation
Setting healthy boundaries without guilt
Building confidence to share your true self with others
Developing emotional tools that turn sensitivity into insight and intuition
Our work will be both structured and gentle — blending neuroscience, mindfulness, and humor to help you feel grounded, capable, and at peace in your own skin.
I BELIEVE:
Sensitivity is not weakness — it’s awareness, empathy, and depth.
You can be both strong and soft, confident and cautious, independent and deeply connected.
Boundaries are not walls; they’re invitations to authentic connection.
You deserve a life that feels calm, balanced, and safe for your sensitive nervous system.
Healing doesn’t mean hardening — it means learning to stay open without being overwhelmed.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support highly sensitive individuals in managing overwhelm, emotional intensity, and boundary challenges. Clients learn to view sensitivity as a strength rather than a liability.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
Being a Highly Sensitive Person comes with great gifts as well as some unique challenges. Researchers estimate that 20-30% of people (and many animal species) are more sensitively-wired. In fact, it's estimated that over 40% of people who reach out for therapy are highly sensitive. I specialize in working with HSPs and have for a number of years. Learning about Dr. Elaine Aron's research around HSPs was transformative for me personally and professionally. I find that HSP clients as well as parents raising HSP kids benefit from HSP-knowledgeable and -supportive therapy, using a gentle approach that identifies and validates the gifts and provides strategies for navigating the tricky parts (prone to overstimulation in overwhelming environments, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, difficulty with conflict, among others). HSPs are deep feelers, deep processors, have immense empathy for others, and naturally notice all the details of people and the places they are in.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Having a therapist who can help you understand the origins and impact of sensitivity is an important part of being able to move forward in a positive way in your life. Being a HSP requires compassion and the development of skills to manage the challenges of daily living and interpersonal functioning.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Being highly sensitive can mean feeling deeply affected by relationships, stress, criticism, or the emotional tone around you. Therapy can help you better understand your sensitivity, reduce overwhelm, and respond to your emotions in ways that feel both effective and self-validating.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hermosa Beach, CA
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA
HSP
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
Being a highly sensitive person is not a weakness or disorder. You may experience emotions deeply, notice subtle changes, feel strongly affected by conflict, or become overwhelmed by stimulation and the needs of others. Without understanding and support, sensitivity can lead to anxiety, exhaustion, self-doubt, or difficulty setting boundaries.
I help highly sensitive clients understand and honor their nervous systems, regulate overwhelming emotions, establish healthy limits, and protect their energy without shutting down their empathy. Together, we transform sensitivity from a source of distress into greater self-awareness, intuition, compassion, and strength.
26 Years Experience
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA (Online Only)
HSP
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
For the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), the world can often feel overwhelming, leading to chronic overstimulation and a sense of being "too much." Drawing on 35 years of expertise, I help you reframe your sensitivity from a burden into a profound strength. We work together to develop the internal boundaries and shifts necessary to navigate high-intensity environments while honoring your unique depth of processing. In a secure and private Telehealth setting, I provide an expert space to help you build a life that feels balanced and authentic. Contact me to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA (Online Only)
HSP
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I work with highly sensitive adults who feel easily overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or drained by expectations and stimulation. Therapy focuses on nervous system regulation, emotional boundaries, and understanding sensitivity as a strength rather than a flaw.
7 Years Experience
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA (Online Only)
HSP
Viktoria Walda Byczkiewicz, Ph.D.
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD
As a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), you feel and process stimuli the world presents in a manner that touches you more deeply than most. Whether it be the overwhelm of bright and searing lights, the grating or startling sounds of bustling activity or loud noises in your purview, or knowledge of the suffering of other people, animals, or the natural world, HSPs experience almost everything more intensely and, as a result, can easily become exhausted by overstimulation. At the same time, HSPs have been given the gifts of attunement and heightened empathy. We can transform these sensitivities into strengths as we learn to embrace our uniqueness, understand how we might differ from others, determine realistic boundaries, and learn to proactively communicate our needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in Hermosa Beach, CA (Online Only)
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA Statistics
Highly Sensitive Person therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Somatic Therapy (53%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (51%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (49%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Somatic Therapy |
| 51% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 44% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 40% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 77% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 32% | Asian |
| 32% | Buddhist |