Dear Los Angeles,
Our community has experienced the devastating loss of homes, schools, and office buildings. Some of us have had to evacuate or witnessed loved ones face unimaginable challenges. Local therapists serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Mar Vista, Venice, and the surrounding areas are ready to support you in processing these experiences and easing anxiety during this difficult time. Below, you’ll find referrals for therapists offering sliding scale, pro bono, and insurance-based care, and support groups.
Explore this list of resources offering sliding scale and pro bono services for people impacted by the LA fires.
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*All providers listed are independent and not affiliated with Maria Evans Therapy.
Support Groups
Support Group for High School Students
Run by Marisa Crandall, PhD, Family Mental Health Coach
Online support group for High School students (grades 9 - 12) impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Support Group for Middle School Students
Run by Marisa Crandall, PhD, Family Mental Health Coach
Online support group for Middle School students (grades 6 - 8) impacted by the Palisades and Eaton fires.
FREE Crisis Oriented Recovery Group
This support group is for those who have lost their homes and/or have been displaced due to the LA wildfires.
Tanya Gaum, LMFT & Che Johnson, AMFT
Che Johnson, AMFT, is Supervised by B. Herring, LMFT
Every Wednesday, 7:00-7:30 PM
Format: Online
To register:
Email tanya@tanyagaum.com
323-875-6674
Cost: Free
One-on-One Therapy
Lisa Chester-Schyman, LMFT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Specialty: Trauma; women’s mental health; ADHD in adults; EMDR
Jocelyn Pilling, LCSW
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
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
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
Specialty: Somatic therapy; EMDR; grief; women’s mental health; adults
Meredith Edwards, LMFT
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
Specialty: Grief and loss; transitions; perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum); anxiety; adults
Daniya Ahmed, LMFT
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
Specialty: Women’s mental health; couples; sex and relationships; anxiety; trauma
Elyssa Hays, LMFT
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
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
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
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)
Danielle Golan, LMFT
Sliding scale
Location: West LA, Santa Monica, Pasadena in person and online
Contact: http://www.thefeelingspace.me
Specialty: Anxiety; trauma (EMDR, Brainspotting, IFS, DBT); relationship issues; parenting; children; teens; adults; couples; families
Liz Burns, LMFT
Sliding scale and pro bono
Location: Mid-City (6310 San Vicente Blvd, Suite 360) in person and online
Contact: http://www.lizburnstherapy.com
Specialty: Adults; couples; families; trauma-informed care; grief counseling
Bianca Cabanas, LCSW
Sliding scale (one spot) and pro bono (short-term, one spot)
Location: Barrington and Olympic in person and online
Contact: http://www.BiancaCabanasLCSW.com
Specialty: Teens; young adults; trauma-trained; EMDR
Lila Galustian, LMFT
Sliding scale and pro bono
Location: 1923 1/2 Westwood Blvd, Suite #2, Los Angeles, CA 90025 in person and online
Contact: http://www.re-discoveringyou.com
Specialty: Teens; young adults; trauma-trained; EMDR
Georgina Smith, PhD
Pro bono. Short Term.
Location: Online and one spot in-person in Marina Del Rey.
Contact: drgeorginasmith@gmail.com
Specialty: Adults and teens. Trauma and Addiction specialty. EMDR; IFS; NARM.
Shauna Bergh, LMFT, SEP
Specialty: Trauma processing, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Yoga
Margaret McCallum, AMFT
Pro bono (limited slots)
Location: Online
Contact: margymccallumtherapy@gmail.com
Working under the supervision of Gloria Mucino LCSW #11681
Specialty: Teens, Adults, and Elders. Trauma, EMDR, psychodynamic talk therapy.
Moriah Stapf, AMFT
Pro bono and sliding scale
Location: Online or in-person in Hidden Hills and Ojai
Contact: moriahclaire@solcalling.com
Working under the supervision of Chelsea Sarai PsyD #32481
Specialty: Adolescents and young adults. Somatic psychotherapy.
Martina Friedrich, MFT
Specialty: Adults and First Responders. EMDR.
Kimbo Prichard, MFT
Specialty: Children, adults, families. Trauma; EMDR; IFS.
Dr. Brianna Bleeker, Licensed Psychologist
Pro bono and sliding scale
Location: Online or in-person in Yorba Linda
Contact: lightwaypsychology.com
Specialty: Adolescents, families, pregnant and post-partum. Trauma-informed care.
Natalie Ducastelle, LMFT
Specialty: Adults, couples, sex workers. Trauma and complex trauma. Somatic experiencing. Yoga. Nutrition.
Ashley Silvera, Psy.D.
Pro bono and sliding scale
Location: Online & in-person in Beverly Hills
Contact: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/ashley-silvera-beverly-hills-ca/1334555
Specialty: Teens and adults. Trauma; anxiety; depression; grief/loss; chronic health. Somatic therapy; Sensorimotor, EMDR, Trauma Sensitive Yoga; Polyvagal Treatment; Crisis Recovery; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Tara Daley, LMFT
Pro bono, sliding scale, out of network
Location: Online and In-Person in Larchmont Village
Contact: www.taradaleytherapy.com
Specialty: Teens (12 and older) & Adults. Trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar, life transitions, grief & loss & LGBTQIA+. Somatic Experiencing; EMDR.
Cassandra Schnupp, MSW
Specialty: Families and children. Crisis work. Unhoused families.
Amy Allerheiligen, LMFT
Specialty: Children, families, adults. EMDR and trauma therapy.
Regina Berry, RN , BSN, MSW
Pro bono and Sliding Scale
Location: Online or In-Person in Santa Monica
Contact: www.findyourgratitude.live
Specialty: Grief and Trauma, Life transitions.
Keeley Estrada, LMFT
sliding scale, pro bono, or insurance (Aetna, United, Anthem)
Location: Online
Contact: www.authenticlatherapy.com
Specialty: Anxiety, fertility, perinatal.
Libby Muney, AMFT
Sliding scale, pro bono and Cigna and Aetna insurance
Location: Online only
Contact: libbymuneyamft@gmail.com
Working under the supervision of Ossi Pace LMFT #88864
Specialty: Individuals and Couples, life transitions, relationship issues, EMDR.
Ilona Varo, LMFT
Specialty: Women’s issues; anxiety; disordered eating; phase-of-life transitions; college students; self-sabotaging behavior; EMDR/TRM; coaching
Community Clinics
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
Specialty: Individuals; couples; children; teens; families
