Psychodynamic therapists in La Palma, CA
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in La Palma, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Scheyden Herold
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #137593, MS
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, burdened by depression, or struggling to trust again after betrayal, you may be looking for more than temporary solutions. You want to be heard, understood, and supported in finding real relief from what's holding you back. Whether you're working through trauma, facing challenges with self-esteem, or hoping to strengthen your relationship, you deserve a safe space where your experiences matter and healing can begin. Together, we can focus on helping you regain a sense of control, recognize your value, and build healthier, more fulfilling connections.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Holly Hall, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I very much feel therapy is about my clients journey and I like to help assist their heeling in the most prudent fashion. I have a very direct, but empathetic and compassionate approach. I enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and families who are working through life changes, grief, stress, anxiety, depression or trauma. I understand that every situation is unique, and taking the next step can sometimes feel overwhelming. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where we can explore your needs and work toward meaningful solutions together. If you feel ready to take that first step, I’m here to listen and walk with you on your journey toward positive change.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many folks I work with reach out because they're tired of being held back by patterns that aren't serving them. Whether you've felt stuck in cycles of anxiety or self-criticism, by unhealthy use of substances or the legacy of past traumatic or distressing experiences, or feeling lost in midlife, moving through life differently is possible. I ground my work in a range of research-informed approaches, including EMDR, to help you improve your well being and connection with others, enhance your self-understanding, and be more present in important areas of life. Please note, I am based in the LA area though occasionally able to provide in-person therapy in the Bay Area, where I lived for 15 years.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Jasmine Wilson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
Hi, I’m Jasmine.
Maybe you’ve become so good at holding everything together that you hardly notice how much you’re carrying anymore. You may be someone others experience as dependable, thoughtful, and capable, while underneath, you’re managing anxiety, overwhelm, self-doubt, or the pressure of trying to keep everything going.
You might find yourself overthinking decisions, putting pressure on yourself to get things right, worrying about disappointing people, or realizing that you’re much better at recognizing what everyone else needs than knowing what you need yourself. Even when you understand some of these patterns, it can be difficult to step outside of them when they’ve become such familiar ways of moving through the world.
I work with adults who are used to carrying a lot and are beginning to recognize that they don’t want to keep doing it in the same way. My approach is warm, collaborative, somatic, and depth-oriented, which means we’ll make space for what’s happening in your life while also getting curious about the patterns underneath it and what you notice in your body, emotions, and relationships.
Together, we can slow things down enough for you to become more familiar with what you feel, need, and want, while building greater trust in yourself and more choice in how you respond when familiar patterns show up.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Shelby Kittinger
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy is most healing when it feels like an authentic relationship—one where curiosity, honesty, and courage can coexist. My role is to help you slow down enough to hear yourself, challenge you to notice old patterns that no longer serve you, and offer the scaffolding to create space for new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work collaboratively, with a balance of compassion and directness, to help you gain clarity about your needs and build a greater sense of agency in your life. Together, we work toward a kind of transformation that feels both deeply personal and sustainably real. Reach out to schedule a free 20 minute consultation call to see if we are a good fit for your therapy needs.
10 Years Experience
Online in La Palma, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Esther Park
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
I believe children, teens, and adults need space to be understood not only in what they say, but also in how they play, create, and experience the world around them. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in Psychodynamic and Gestalt therapies. In simpler terms, I care about identifying root emotions and experiences as well as your unique experience in the room as we meet. My goal is to create a space where clients can feel safe enough to be their authentic selves, knowing they do not have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. I believe that building trust, safety, and good rapport takes time and continues to matter throughout the therapeutic process—not just during the first few sessions.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Sean Brennan
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
I do therapy for men and for couples. If you've never been in therapy before, or therapy hasn't worked well for you in the past, you've come to the right place! Since the beginning of my training, I've worked almost exclusively with men and couples on the brink of disaster. My success with clients comes from taking a direct, goal-oriented approach to therapy that will enable us to move quickly and overcome those obstacles that have you feeling 'stuck'. My number one goal is to get you out of therapy as soon as we can.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Barry Ross
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I am a psychologist, marriage family therapist, bioenergetic analyst, and psychoanalyst with more than 30 years of clinical experience in treating adolescents, adults, and marital couples. I am skilled in helping a person to feel understood and related to in a new and helpful way.
42 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
In childhood, we develop a number of coping mechanisms to adapt to the world we have been born into: people-pleasing, perfectionism, addiction, achievement, avoidance of conflict or uncomfortable feelings, codependency, etc. Usually, we seek therapy when these coping mechanisms that worked so well in our younger years are now actively harming us or our relationships, or are no longer successful in helping us deny our sadness, fear, anger, or loneliness.
My practice goes beyond symptom management and deep into the depths of the unconscious to help clients understand how unprocessed trauma and long forgotten stories are effecting their daily thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We will use imagery, dreams, and story-telling to help you rediscover that which has been lost - hope, intuition, self-trust, confidence, safety, love. Our goal, if you allow me to travel alongside you, will not be for you to become a better version of yourself or just feel better, but instead to know yourself on a deeper level and love all the different parts of you so that you can move forward in life more authentically, whole-heartedly, and peacefully!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near La Palma, CA
Online in La Palma, CA
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in La Palma, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in La Palma, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (72%), and Trauma and PTSD (57%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Depression |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 43% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 26% | Christian |
| 23% | Asian |