Therapists in California

Sam Wasfi
Sam Wasfi
My focus has been to help my clients get unstuck from unhelpful behavioral patterns that are typically born out of generational trauma, and teach them ways to attend to their emotional and spiritual needs so that they are less reactive to triggers around them and more intentional with the decisions they make. This applies to couples’ work, addiction counseling, and spiritual healing.

Courtland McPherson
Courtland McPherson
You feel overwhelmed, stressed, unfulfilled. Maybe your relationship feels like it’s crashing and burning. You have lost motivation, direction, and a sense of purpose. You are not sure when it started, but you do not feel the same. You got here because you know something is off. But you do not want to stay this way. You want more out of friendships, coupledom, parenthood, work and life. You want to feel refreshed, energized, healthy and ready to tackle the days. You want to be back on track – like you again, but an expanded version. You want to be full of life. You want the fire back. You came to the right place. I help guys just like you get the fire back and get back to life!

Dr. Eric van der Voort
Dr. Eric van der Voort
As a sex-positive, kink-affirming, and LGBTQ+ inclusive psychologist in San Diego, I work individually with men in their 20s-40s on issues like anxiety, depression, sexual concerns, relationship stress, substance use, and grief. My approach to therapy is collaborative, empowering, and evidence-based, and clients find me to be active, compassionate, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I offer a safe environment to help unburden you from difficult thoughts, painful feelings, and unhelpful patterns, so that you can gain new coping skills, discover more helpful ways of thinking, and explore new ways of living a fulfilling life.

Raissa Alvero
Raissa Alvero
I provide integrative psychodynamic therapy to adult men of immigrant parents navigating life transitions, family of origin stress and relationship struggles. Many people I work with struggle with trust, loneliness and emotional intimacy or with anxiety, depression or unresolved trauma.
I believe therapy takes courage and humility to confront what is uncomfortable, allowing us to break free from patterns that keep us stuck and move toward greater freedom. As your therapist, I see myself as a guide, offering the right balance of support, perspective and challenge to foster meaningful change and growth.

Lisa Larsen
Lisa Larsen
I am an LGBTQ-affirming grief and trauma therapist who helps individual adults, teens and couples feel calm, safe and connected. I use EMDR, hypnosis, SFBT and EFT, through virtual therapy.

Bruce Hearn
Bruce Hearn
I work with men who struggle in relationships. You might have lost your self-confidence, or are feeling down, having encountered obstacles that seem too much to deal with. I’ll help you to draw on and develop your own strengths so that you can get moving again.

Rebecca Bernstein
Rebecca Bernstein
My clinical lens is founded on the belief that clients are the true experts of their own lives, and the therapeutic relationship is a means towards exploration, empowerment, and actualization. My goal is to focus on you as a whole person. I am passionate about advocating for each client’s needs and supporting their wants, needs, and goals with compassion, empathy, and understanding. I integrate aspects of Brainspotting, ACT, CBT, narrative, psychodynamic, existential and mindfulness to individualize each client’s care.

Karen Baker
Karen Baker
I work with individuals, couples and families to heal the obstacles to connection, with themselves and eachother, in order to live the fullest expression of their lives.
My therapeutic approach draws upon body-basded therapies and wisdom traditions as well as depth psychology. Together we will explore your life through five distinct elements: mind, body, spirit, community, and environment, with attention to both your suffering and your goals.
I am available and excited to begin helping you. Are you ready?

Evan Dunn
Evan Dunn
I am a psychodynamically oriented practitioner who has experience working with men, specifically in regards to eating, self-esteem, and anger issues. I encourage profound exploration of symptoms and issues while simultaneously offering my patients a space of warmth and relief in which to grow.

Niku (Nick) Shah
Niku (Nick) Shah
My practice can help you take stock of childhood messages you learned around toxic masculinity and heteronormativity so you can truly let go of what is no longer serving a purpose in your life. Depression, suicidal thoughts, self harming, addiction and going through tough periods in your relationships can be challenging. You don’t have to do it alone. Therapy can help you heal old relational trauma that is causing you distress, so you can be your best self at work, with friends and loved ones and in your intimate relationships.

Dr. Mackenzie Lambine
Dr. Mackenzie Lambine
With clients, I focus on how and where you find meaning in your life in addition to exploring your past and its influence on your present. I have experience in treating anxiety, depression, adjustment to life changes, loss & trauma, and sexual abuse.
From my office in the heart of the Mid-City/Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, I offer a kind and straight-forward therapeutic approach to a broad array of clients: from those merely seeking to enrich their day-to-day lives, to those seeking more robust intervention in mitigating harmful thought patterns and behaviors.

Chloe Bean
Chloe Bean
I am an EMDR trauma therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner in training who works with anxious overachievers and trauma survivors who are ready for authentic relationships with themselves, their bodies, and others. Clients may come in with recurring relationship issues, burnout, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, career/creativity blocks, low self esteem, chronic pain, experiences of abuse, suicidal ideation, and body image concerns. I support clients in finding their clarity, freedom, and inner voice to reconnect with their life force energy in order to move through difficult experiences. My goal is to help clients feel less alone and more connected to the world around them…it is possible!

Dr. Philip Lance
Dr. Philip Lance
I am a clinical psychologist with a specialty in psychoanalysis and LGBTQ affirmative psychotherapy. I can be helpful with dating, relationships, marriage issues, work, career changes, intimacy, and sexuality. I work with many academics, students, writers, filmmakers, and healthcare professionals.

Dr. Jesse Zlotnik
Dr. Jesse Zlotnik
I provide support for the unique challenges of men dealing with stage of life issues, marital problems, divorce, parenting and career transitions. My approach is solution focused and applies cognitive behavioral and person-centered interventions. Please contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

Dr. Derek Novacek
Dr. Derek Novacek
Dr. Derek Novacek (PSY #35671) offers expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety, depression, and interpersonal stressors. He practices a collaborative and strengths-based approach that integrates sociocultural factors as appropriate. Dr. Novacek sees patients at Therapy Lab but also works at the Los Angeles VA Clinic. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
Dr. Novacek is currently accepting new clients in person (Los Angeles, CA) and virtually (California and Michigan). To get started or learn more, send an email or book a free welcome call on the Therapy Lab website.
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Recommended Qualifications
We recommend therapists who hold a minimum of a Master’s level education (in North America), Level 4 credentials (in the UK), a degree and ACA Level 2 qualifications (in Australia) in a relevant discipline (e.g., clinical or counselling psychology, therapeutic counselling, social work), along with membership, licensure, and accreditation with an appropriate governing body or professional organization.
