Psychodynamic therapists in Los Angeles, CA
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in Los Angeles, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Julie Anderson
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Accepting and loving ourselves and others is key to a healthy and happy life. That's easier said than done. Engaging in a collaborative relationship, I can help you grow toward an integrated and expansive life.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Sadaf Mayet
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am deeply committed to helping you navigate your unique challenges with compassion and understanding. I have had the privilege of working with a diverse clientele, and I approach each person with kindness, empathy, and cultural sensitivity. My work centers on exploring the unconscious patterns that shape your thoughts, behaviors, and relationships, providing a space for healing and self-discovery. I specialize in helping clients with depression, anxiety, cultural identity struggles, intergenerational trauma, and grief/loss. Together, we can work through past experiences and inner conflicts to support your emotional well-being and personal growth.
17 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90230
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Nekea Strong (Abundant Life Therapy)
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
Hi my name is Nekea (nuh-key-yah).
As a woman of color, I understand how the different parts of “who we are”, such as our experiences, identities, and relationships, shape the way we see and move through the world. I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real, where you can show up fully without judgment.
Give me a call now for a free 20-minute consultation.
3 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Sydney Egan
Drug and Alcohol Counselor, AMFT, APCC
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in attachment-based therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I support clients in understanding the “why” behind their emotional patterns, while also learning practical skills to regulate intense feelings, navigate relationships more effectively, and develop a stronger, more stable sense of self.
Together, we’ll work toward helping you feel more secure, connected, and in control of your emotional world. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck in painful patterns, or unsure of who you are outside of your struggles, therapy can help. You deserve a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.
2 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Alan Jacobson, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Registered Health Service Provider
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to create meaningful, measurable change in how they feel, function, and relate to others. My approach is evidence-based, empathic, and solution-focused, with therapy centered on helping you achieve clear goals so that progress is noticeable in daily life. I work with a wide range of concerns—including anxiety, low mood, loss, self-doubt, and life transitions—and have particular expertise in performance psychology, public speaking anxiety, panic attacks, fear of flying, and questions of purpose or meaning. If you’re unsure whether therapy is the right next step, I also offer a one-time consultation assessment to help clarify what may be contributing to your current stress and identify effective pathways forward, whether through therapy or other strategies.
25 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Sonny Granade
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I’m passionate about working with individuals navigating major life transitions—whether you’re a new parent, an ambitious professional, a creatively blocked artist, or someone facing relational trauma, grief, or loss. I welcome clients of all backgrounds and identities, and I am proudly gender-affirming, LGBTQ+ and BIPOC allied, and body-positive.
4 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90038
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I help South Asian and Muslim women who feel responsible for everyone else but have no space left for themselves.
From the outside, you may look like you have it together. You are dependable, capable, and the person others turn to when something goes wrong. But privately, you are exhausted. You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, struggle to say no, and feel guilty slowing down.
Many of my clients carry the weight of family expectations, caregiving roles, cultural pressures, and the belief that their needs should come last. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, resentment, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we look beyond surface-level coping and explore the patterns underneath, including over-responsibility, people-pleasing, guilt, and long-standing roles you have learned to carry. Together, we create space for your needs, your voice, and a way of living that feels more balanced and sustainable.
I offer private pay telehealth therapy throughout California.
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST - GayTherapyLA.com
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CST
Ken Howard, LCSW, CST is the most experienced gay men's SPECIALIST psychotherapist in the United States today, with over 30 years' experience, as well as being an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and life/career/relationship coach, author, blogger, podcast host, and public speaker/activist. He provides services to individuals, couples, and polyamorous polycules. He offers sessions webcam or phone. As a gay, HIV-positive therapist, Ken lives in the same community he serves.
34 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Brad Gilmore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
You are wanting to get from where you are now to a different and better place. You know what you want - have always wanted - but nothing has worked. In therapy, I provide a bridge to get you there.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90048
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Welcome to our practice. We have several excellent, experienced, culturally and linguistically diverse clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level. Come as you are. We’re here to help.
30 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90015
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hi, my name is Mary and I am a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) providing virtual therapy for adults dealing with childhood trauma, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in trauma therapy, including EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy, to help clients process childhood trauma, attachment wounds, perfectionism and family of origin issues.
I work with women, adult children of immigrants, and individuals seeking deeper healing from past experiences that continue to impact their present. My services include both weekly online therapy and EMDR therapy intensives, which offer extended sessions for more focused, in-depth trauma processing.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and collaborative, helping clients move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed toward greater clarity, emotional regulation, and lasting change. All sessions are offered via telehealth for clients located in California.
5 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Jennifer Sato-Veloz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My hope is to be able to provide a safe and caring space for you in your therapy journey. Whether this is a time of healing or a new beginning, I look forward to getting to explore your story together.
17 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90028
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Carl H. Shubs
Therapist, Ph.D.
CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT.
Things not working the way you'd like? Find out why and change it.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, addictions (substances or behaviors)? These are some of the areas where I can help.
YOU SET THE COURSE, AND I'LL HELP YOU GET THERE.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Omer Harari
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Hi! My name is Omer and I'm a licensed therapist based in LA. My expertise is in supporting my clients understand themselves on a deeper level, recover from trauma, foster joy and improve relationships. Together, we’ll build awareness around anxieties, fears, triggers, or conflicts that get in the way of connection with others. We’ll work to identify your needs and further develop skills to communicate them. We'll spend time calling attention to beliefs, behaviors, "shoulds" and narratives that might no longer serve you. My approach to therapy is integrative and rooted in a relational lens, focusing on attachments, dynamics, and narratives. Many of my clients are LGBTQ+, men, creative professionals, and people facing life transitions such as coming out, starting a new career, or entering parenthood.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA 90004
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Psychodynamic
Dr. Jadah Petty
Psychologist, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I offer culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy that is tailored to meet your needs. Whether it be anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship issues, or difficulty managing emotions, I will work with you to find a treatment that fits best based on your needs and goals. Change is what I always work towards in therapy and we will consistently assess the process to ensure you are getting what you need. Taking the whole person into account, including culture and identity, I will work to create a space that is affirming, nonjudgmental, and genuine. If you'd like to learn more, please feel free to reach out and set up a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation!
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am currently pursuing my licensure as a psychologist and committed to providing exceptional mental healthcare. I am fortunate to have a dedicated team of associates and license therapist who are eager to assist you in achieving your mental well-being goals.
5 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
I have been a therapist for many years and in many settings. In describing my practice to prospective clients, I like them to know that we work in three intersecting and overlapping domains-present, past and process. In the present, we focus on how you are able to care for yourself and for others, cultivate relationships with self and other in ways that are enriching and not depleting. Using the past, we can come to understand how you show up in relationships, as informed by patterns laid out in your family of origin but in the hopes that you can come to understand and then do differently if you want, rather than acting from a place of default and habit. And finally, we can use process therapies such as EMDR and Deep Brain Reorienting, to help you truly process and move past your past experiences and help you to shed the weight of past trauma. I use a pragmatic and interactive style to collaborate with clients to assist them in choosing the therapeutic path that fits best for them. Therapy is about healing and I value using trusted and effective approaches to help you reach your goals in therapy in a timely way that allows you to move on from our relationship into living your life fully and completely. I offer a free, 30-minute initial consult call so we can connect and see how we might be a good fit. Email me to schedule that today!
26 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Dr. M at Insight Thoughts Psychotherapy Services (ITPS) Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC
You may be here because something “feels off”. Your thoughts run in circles. Your mood drops without warning. Old experiences still shape how you react, even when you want to move on. Therapy can help you make sense of all of that. I work with individuals who deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, and stress tied to major life changes. The goal is not to label you. The goal is to understand what drives your thoughts, emotions, and actions so you can respond with more control and less pain. I use proven methods like CBT, DBT, and trauma-focused therapy. These approaches help us spot patterns that keep you stuck and build skills you can use in real life. We look at what is happening now, what shaped it, and what needs to change.
Your voice matters here. We decide together what you want help with and how we will work toward it. Therapy is not something done to you. It is something we do with purpose, guided by your needs. You do not need to have it all figured out. You just need a place to start.
7 Years Experience
Online in Los Angeles, CA (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Marcelle Little
Marriage and Family Therapist, MPH, MA
I take a holistic approach to healing to integrate the physical body, emotions, nervous system, mind, and spirt as well as honor the lived experiences of diverse cultures, beliefs, and traditions. I have experience in private practice as well as intensive outpatient settings, working with teens, adults, couples, and families.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Los Angeles, CA
Online in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles has one of the highest concentrations of therapists in the United States, with a culture that broadly embraces personal growth, self-development, and long-term therapeutic work. The entertainment industry generates distinct demand for therapists who understand performance anxiety, identity, the psychological pressures of creative careers, and the particular challenges of fame and public scrutiny. LA's extraordinary diversity means therapists fluent in Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Farsi, Armenian, and Tagalog are all abundant, making culturally matched care particularly accessible. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the UCLA Health system anchor institutional mental health services across the Los Angeles basin.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Los Angeles, CA Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Los Angeles, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 25% | Christian |
| 23% | Asian |