Therapy Resources

Here is a list of community counseling centers, support groups, and individual therapists who are providing pro-bono and/or sliding scale resources for people affected by the Los Angeles 2025 fire. This list was compiled by Maria Evans, LMFT in conjunction with the Therapists of West LA group.

Download entire therapy list here.

Community Counseling Centers

Miracle Mile Community Practice

Sliding scale

Location: 5055 Wilshire Blvd, #310, Los Angeles, CA 90036 in person and online

Contact: https://www.mmcpla.org/team

Specialty: Individuals; couples; children; teens; families

Southern California Counseling Center

No-cost trauma-informed sessions (4 sessions)

Location: 5615 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019 in person

Email frontdesk@sccclink.com to sign up

http://www.sccc-la.org

Support Groups

Somatic Wildfire Trauma Support Group

Run by Chloe Bean, AMFT

Join this supportive virtual community of wildfire survivors to come together to heal and empower each other through somatic therapy. Gain tools to manage anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Open to all genders

Chloe Bean (AMFT #143452) is supervised by Shannon Kalberg, LMFT, #88832

Mondays, starting January 13th, from 5 PM - 6 PM

Format: Online

To RSVP:

Email chloebeantherapy@gmail.com

Call (424) 307-1829

Cost: Free

Navigating the Fires: Tools for Healing and Connection

Run by Stefanie Goldstein, Ph.D. and Elisha Goldstein, Ph.D.
Co-founders of Center for Mindful Living

Supportive, free online gathering
Learn practical tools for coping with the ongoing wildfires
Explore simple, evidence-based techniques to reduce stress, ease anxiety, and restore a sense of safety and community L
earn guided breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and self-soothing practices you can use anywhere—whether you’re coping with evacuation, disrupted routines, relentless worry or the shock and grief of losing your home

Wednesday, January 15th, from 7 PM - 8 PM

Format: Online

To RSVP:

Virtual Support for Middle Schoolers

This support group is open to any middle schoolers 6th-8th grade who have lost their homes.

Danielle Faye Jonas, LCSW

Every Monday, 5:30-6:30 PM

Format: Online

To register:

Email therapy@daniellefayejonaslcsw.com with

your child’s full name, age, and neighborhood

Cost: Free

Virtual Support for Adults

This support group is open to any adults who have lost their homes.

Danielle Faye Jonas, LCSW

Every Thursday, 7-8 PM

Format: Online

To register:

Email therapy@daniellefayejonaslcsw.com with

your name, age, and neighborhood

Cost: Free

Virtual Support for High Schoolers

This support group is open to any 9th -12th graders who have lost their homes.

Danielle Faye Jonas, LCSW

Every Friday, 4-5 PM

Format: Online

To register:

Email therapy@daniellefayejonaslcsw.com with

your child’s full name, age, and neighborhood

Cost: Free

LA Fires Communities Support Group

Run by Revolve Recovery

Support group and gathering space for those needing community, resource support, and a safe space during these devastating times. We will have some supplies and items for individuals to take as needed.

No sign-ups required. All are welcome to show up as needed.

Questions? Call 310-936-4238

Zoom link (if joining remotely): Email revolve@revolverecovery.com

Individual Therapists

Lisa Chester-Schyman, LMFT

Sliding scale

Office location: Online

Contact: https://lisachesterschyman.com/

Specialty: Grief (trained through Our House and as a Grief Recovery specialist); loss; transition; trauma (SEP trained); adults; seniors; teens; families; couples

Olivia Einbund Gushansky, LMFT

Sliding scale and 1 pro bono spot

Office location: Century City (Overland and Santa Monica) in person

Contact: therapybyolivia.com

Specialty: Grief; trauma; IFS therapy; therapy for therapists

Maura Tousignant, LMFT

Sliding scale

Office location: Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: www.therapywithmaura.com

Specialty: Trauma; grief; somatic and depth psychotherapy; Somatic Experiencing; Hakomi mindfulness-based somatic therapy for adults

Lianna Gliksman, LCSW

4 pro bono sessions and/or sliding scale with 1 spot available

Location: Online

Contact: gliksmantherapy.com

Specialty: ADHD; autism; giftedness; sensory divergency

Sue Brekka, LMFT

Sliding scale and one pro bono session

Insurance: Cigna (ever north), Beacon (Carelon), Anthem, Compsych

Location: Online

Contact: www.suebrekkamft.net

Specialty: Children; teens; adults; trauma; grief specialist

Mary Barbour and Associates

Sliding Scale and 1 Pro Bono (5 sessions)

Location: Ocean Park/Bundy and telehealth

Contact: 310-626-4789 or fill out this form

Specialty - Adults, teens, trauma, EMDR

Cori Rosenthal, LMFT

Sliding scale

Insurance: Cigna (ever north), Beacon (Carelon), Anthem, Compsych

Location: Bundy and Olympic in person and online

Contact: https://www.corirosenthal.com/

Specialty: Adults and teens; trauma; developmental trauma; Brainspotting; mindfulness; mindful self-compassion; eating disorders; disordered eating

Theresa (Terry) Goldstein, LPCC

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Hermosa Beach in person and online

Contact: http://www.therapytg.com

Specialty: Teens; children; adults; geriatrics; infant and maternal mental health; OCD; chronic illness; late-diagnosis autism; Jewish clients

Chloe Bean, AMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.chloebeantherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Shannon Kalberg, LMFT

Specialty: Trauma; anxiety; Somatic Experiencing; EMDR; IFS therapy for adults; couples; teens

Sara Loughlin, LCSW

Pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Santa Monica and Centinela in person and online

Contact: http://westlosangelescounseling.com

Specialty: Adults; teens (10 and up)

Eveline Smilack, MFA, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.smilacktx.com

Specialty: Complex trauma; PTSD; dissociation; grief; psychodynamic therapy; EMDR certified; neurodivergent (ND); LGBTQ+; teens; adults

Tova Harkham, AMFT

Sliding scale

Insurance: LA Care Medical; HealthNet MHN

Location: Online

Contact: 424-625-5463

Working under the supervision of Sherly Khodadad, LMFT

Specialty: Anxiety; depression; phase-of-life transitions; women's health

Stephanie Payne, AMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica (33rd & Ocean Park) in person and online

Contact: https://www.daniellefayejonaslcsw.com/stephaniepayne

Working under the supervision of Danielle Jonas, LCSW

Specialty: Adults; families; couples; anxiety; grief work

Penny Jacobs, PsyD

Sliding scale

Location: 26th Street and Broadway in person and online

Contact: http://www.drpjacobs.com

Specialty: Grief; addiction; basic human suffering

Jill Solomon, MFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.jillsolomonmft.com

Specialty: Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy; couples therapy (Gottman, Stan Tatkin, Real); chronic pain and illness

Carmit Zur, LCSW

Sliding scale (short term)

Location: Sawtelle & Olympic in person and online

Contact: 424-479-8472

Specialty: Adults; maternal mental health; trauma; Hebrew speaker

Leah Howard, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (1 spot for 4–8 sessions)

Location: Sepulveda Blvd (between Santa Monica and Wilshire) in person and online

Contact: http://lhowardtherapy.com

Specialty: Teens (12+); young adults; adults; anxiety; relational stress; trauma training

Robyn Sheiniuk, LCSW

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.restorativecounselingcenter.org

Specialty: Trauma; grief; cancer support with adults and teens; EMDR certified

Jessie Latin, AMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (1–2 spots)

Location: Sawtelle in person and online

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/jessie-latin-teen-adult-eating-disorder-anxiety-los-angeles-ca/1076787

Working under the supervision of Kaley Leshem, LCSW

Specialty: Teens; young adults; adults; life transitions; anxiety; perfectionism; body image; eating disorders

Carey Louden, APCC

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://careyloudentherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Jenna Laski, LMFT

Specialty: Teens; young adults; eating disorders; adoption and family-related work; anxiety

Lauren Dummit, LMFT, CST, CSAT-S

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.embodiedwellnessandrecovery.com/contact

Specialty: Trauma; addiction; codependency; somatic therapy; sex, love, and intimacy issues; EMDR; PIT

Hannah Schaler, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Ocean Park area in person and online

Contact: hannahschalermft@gmail.com

Specialty: Art therapy; trauma; neurodivergence; eating disorders; personality disorders; relationships

Zazu Tauber, LCSW

Sliding scale

Location: Century City in person and online

Contact: http://zazutaubertherapy.com

Specialty: Trauma; NARM; EMDR

Kevin Kunkel, LMFT

Sliding scale and short term pro bono

Location: Venice in person and online

Contact: http://kevinkunkel.com

Specialty: Trauma treatment; Somatic Experiencing (SE); EMDR

Hannah Bonaparte, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Walk-and-talk out of Mar Vista Rec Center in person and online

Contact: http://www.westsidelcsw.com

Specialty: Substance abuse; anxiety; relationships

Dr. Antonia Hickey, PsyD

Sliding scale

Insurance: Medicare

Location: Online

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/antonia-hickey-los-angeles-ca/760049

Specialty: Older adults; adults with medical conditions; depression; anxiety; work-related stress (including disability leave)

Cari Smulyan, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Westwood and Rochester in person and online

Contact: http://carismulyantherapy.com

Specialty: Teens; families; couples; individuals; grief; somatic specialization

Rebecca Branda, PsyD

Pro bono

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.thesummitpsychology.com

Specialty: Trauma; women’s mental health; ADHD in adults; EMDR

Jocelyn Pilling, LCSW

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://jocelynpilling.com

Specialty: Trauma; anxiety; depression; addiction

Tabitha Fronk, LPCC, ATR-BC

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis work)

Location: In person psychotherapy office/art therapy studio on Washington Blvd, just west of Overland in Culver City

Contact: 310-403-9317

Specialty: Trauma-informed, mindfulness-based art therapy; children (6 years and up) to adults; parent coaching; LGBTQ affirmative; Highly Sensitive People; families in recovery

Savannah Giannini-Cocio, ASW

Sliding scale (private pay; offers superbills)

Location: Online (based in Orange, CA)

Contact: http://www.savannahgianninitherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Dr. Dawn Tennenbaum

Specialty: Adults only; trauma; loss and grief; depression; anxiety; first responders; life transitions

Emerald Aueyong, AMFT, APCC

Sliding scale and pro bono ($0–50; space for 2 individuals and 2 couples)

Location: Online

Contact: http://TherapywithEmerald.com

Working under the supervision of Corinne Eisenhardt, LPCC

Specialty: Adults; couples; trauma (emotional, physical, sexual); sex and relationships; cognitive processing; open to working with first responders

Laudan Kermani Gish, LCSW, PMH-C

Pro bono (for those impacted by fires)

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.LaudanGish.com

Specialty: Teens; adults; couples; trauma; EMDR; Flash Technique

Melanie Altamirano, AMFT

Pro bono

Location: 11835 W Olympic Blvd in person and online

Contact: melaniealtamiranotherapy@gmail.com

Working under the supervision of Jenna Laski, LMFT

Specialty: Children; teens; trauma; anxiety

Adi Diamant LMFT, SEP

Sliding scale and pro bono (for several sessions)

Location: West LA (Olympic Blvd next to Sawtelle) in person and online

Contact: http://adipsychotherapy.com

Specialty: Trauma; Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP, SEI Certified); EMDR Certified; crisis management; eating disorders; body image; teens; adults; individual and family sessions

Languages: English; Hebrew

Taylor Bowman, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: In person on Sawtelle Blvd and online via Zoom

Contact: http://taylorbowmanmft.com

Specialty: Trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults

Frances Barry, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica Blvd & Bundy in person and online

Contact: http://www.francesbarry.net

Specialty: Children; teens; parent coaching; grief

Alex Russan, AMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.alexrussantherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Steven Isaacman, Psy.D

Specialty: OCD; personality and mood disorders; addiction; grief (some training); ERP; psychodynamic therapy (2 years post-grad training at LAISPS)

Jordyn Levine, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (a few spots for 4 sessions)

Location: West LA (Sawtelle and Missouri)

Contact: jordynrlevine@gmail.com

Specialty: Children (6+); teens; young adults; adults; trauma (TF-CBT, CPT, Crisis Oriented Recovery Services (CORS)); anxiety; health anxiety; OCD; parenting work

Alexa Kidman, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Yale Street & Wilshire in person and online

Contact: http://kidmantherapy.com

Specialty: Trauma-informed therapy for children; teens; young adults

Zobra Hemphill-Ward, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Santa Monica (Broadway and 26th St) in person and online

Contact: https://www.shelbystonetherapy.com/associate

Specialty: Trauma (EMDR); anxiety; grief and loss; life transitions; career transitions; children; teens; families; parent coaching; play therapy

Ellie Doherty, AMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Larchmont, Beverly Hills in person and online

Contact: http://elliedohertytherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Dr. Douglas Sadownick #40003

Specialty: Adults; teens; couples; families; trauma (PTSD and CPTSD); addiction/recovery; AA/Al-Anon and other 12-step groups

Mona Shane, LPC

Sliding scale

Insurance: Aetna; UHC

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.monashane.com

Specialty: Grief and loss counseling; life transition counseling; individual counseling; couples counseling; parenting counseling; family counseling

Keren Givol (LMFT) Therapy & Associates

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Barrington and Olympic in person and online

Contact: http://www.kerengivol.com

Specialty: Anxiety; anxiety-related disorders; peer relationships; family dynamics; grief; trauma work; parenting; individuals (11+); couples; families

Katya Kosarenko, LCSW

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/katya-kosarenko-los-angeles-ca/127184

Specialty: Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist; Somatic therapy; trauma; PTSD; complex PTSD; grief; anxiety; depression; chronic pain; works with teens; young adults; adults; elderly; couples

Madisen Siegel, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Westwood near UCLA in person and online

Contact: https://thefrankelgroup.com/madisen

Specialty: Children; teens; young adults; adults; trauma (trained through level 2 of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy); anxiety; depression; transitions

Shelby Stone, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Santa Monica (Broadway & 26th St) in person and online

Contact: http://www.shelbystonetherapy.com

Specialty: Trauma (EMDR and Brainspotting); high anxiety, including health and medical anxiety; phobias; adults; children; teens; families

Alicia Brandt, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (for first responders and people affected by disasters)

Location: Culver City in person and online

Contact: http://abrandtmft.com/

Specialty: EMDR Certified for trauma events; works with adults only

Nicole Vale, Psy.D.

Sliding scale (deeply discounted evaluations for children of families that have lost their homes)

Location: West LA

Contact: http://www.drnicolevale.com

Specialty: Pediatric evaluations, neuropsychological care, assessments

Laura Westmoreland, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis support, up to 6 sessions)

Location: Online

Contact: laura@laurawestmoreland.com

Specialty: Adults only; individuals; families; couples; parent coaching; trauma; grief; anxiety; relationships

Meagan Blatter, LPCC

Sliding scale and pro bono (short term)

Location: Mar Vista in person and online

Contact: http://www.meaganbtherapy.com/contact

Specialty: Somatic therapy; EMDR; grief; women’s mental health; adults

Meredith Edwards, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.meredithedwards.com

Specialty: Trauma; grief; EMDR; somatic-based therapy; adult individuals

Kelli Fisher, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.kellisfisher.com

Specialty: Trauma; SEP; AF-EMDR; CRM; DBR; adults

Sara R. van Koningsveld, MA, LPCC

Sliding scale and pro bono (up to 2 spots)

Insurance: Most insurance panels

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.saravDMT.com/therapy

Specialty: Young adults through middle age; women’s health; LGBTQIA+; neurodivergent-affirming care; dance/movement therapy and expressive arts; trauma-informed care; mindfulness; BC-DMT; RYT 200

Emily Cannon, LCSW

Pro bono (short-term, 4–6 sessions, for children who have lost their homes)

Location: Sawtelle, Sherman Oaks, and online

Contact: http://illuminatecounselingca.com

Specialty: Children and teens (ages 4–17); trauma; Gestalt play therapy; Brainspotting; Animal-Assisted Play Therapy (Level 1)

Marissa Krupat, LMFT

Sliding scale

Insurance: Aetna

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.marissakrupat.com

Specialty: Grief and loss; transitions; perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum); anxiety; adults

Daniya Ahmed, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Wilshire & Lincoln in person and online

Contact: http://therapywithdaniya.com

Specialty: Teens (16+); adults; BIPOC; social justice; trauma; grief; working with firefighters and loved ones of first responders

Kaley Leshem, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (a few spots for 4–6 sessions)

Location: West LA (Sawtelle and Missouri) in person and online

Contact: http://kaleyleshemlcsw.com

Specialty: Teens; young adults; adults; trauma (EMDR); anxiety; eating disorders; body image; family therapy

Zachary Sandler, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (limited sessions)

Location: Brentwood/Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: http://www.zacharysandler.com

Specialty: Gestalt therapy; EMDR; teens; adults

Kathryn Hostettler, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term)

Location: Wilshire & Centinela in person and online

Contact: https://hosswellness.com/

Specialty: Adults; parent coaching; trauma (EMDR, Flash, Emotional Freedom Techniques, DBT, CBT, contemplative practices, 12-step fluent); addiction; first responders

Brian Hart, AMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Mid-Wilshire in person and online

Contact: http://www.brianharttherapy.com

Working under the supervision of Darlene Basch, LCSW

Specialty: Adults only; men; couples; life transitions; career transitions; anxiety; relationships

Rebecca Gorin, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term online)

Location: West LA in person and online

Contact: http://www.rebeccagorin.com

Specialty: Complex trauma; PTSD; grief; somatic therapy; parts work; EMDR; adults; adolescents

Elyssa Hays, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: http://www.elyssahays.com

Specialty: Women’s mental health; couples; sex and relationships; anxiety; trauma

Elyssa Hays, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: http://www.elyssahays.com

Specialty: Women’s mental health; couples; sex and relationships; anxiety; trauma

Brigitte Tabaroki, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Brentwood (on San Vicente) in person and online

Contact: tabarokibrigitte@gmail.com

Specialty: Children; teens

Jessica Taylor Vara, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.jessicataylorvara.com

Specialty: Trauma; EMDR; adults

Tessa Loera, AMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: t.loeratherapy@gmail.com

Working under the supervision of Nicole Nary, LMFT

Specialty: Children; adolescents; young adults; trauma (TF-CBT); grief; anxiety; coping skills

Andrew Susskind, LCSW

Sliding scale

Location: Santa Monica in person

Contact: http://www.westsidetherapist.com

Specialty: Trauma; EMDR; adults

Julie Rodin, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term crisis therapy)

Location: Online

Contact: http://www.fulldisclosuretherapy.com

Specialty: Trauma; grief; Brainspotting; TRM; adults; couples

Bianca Lenga, LMFT

Sliding scale

Location: Online

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/bianca-berzner-lenga-child-adolescent-adult-encino-ca/1131177

Specialty: Children; adolescents; parent coaching; adults (anxiety; chronic pain; pregnancy/postpartum)

Michele LoBosco, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (short-term for first responders and those impacted by fires)

Location: Santa Monica in person and online

Contact: http://www.mloboscotherapy.com

Specialty: Somatic therapy; IFS; depth psychotherapy; trauma; anxiety; grief; adult individual and group sessions

Paula Verbit, MA, LMFT

Pro bono and Medi-Cal (TherapizeMe.com)

Insurance: Rula (see Psychology Today pages for accepted insurance)

Location: Online only

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/paula-verbit-santa-monica-ca/1388022

Specialty: Adults; couples; adult families; teens and children with parents

Cheryl Beck Benjamin, LMFT

Sliding scale and pro bono (or referral to low-cost OPICA trainees or associates)

Location: West LA (Stoner Park) in person and online

Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/cheryl-beck-benjamin-los-angeles-ca/807709

Specialty: Alzheimer’s and dementia; memory loss; aging; caregiving

Regina Tumin, LCSW

Sliding scale and pro bono (2 sessions)

Insurance: Aetna; United

Location: West LA (Barrington and Olympic) in person and online

Contact: http://www.reginatumin.com

Specialty: PTSD; anxiety; panic; crisis intervention; health anxiety and burnout; grief and loss; mediation; first responders; adults; seniors; young adults (20 and up)