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Top therapists in Long Beach, CA accepting new patients
Long Beach residents deserve accessible mental health care. Headway serves the Belmont Shore, Alamitos, and Bixby Knolls communities with 8,409 providers trained in talk therapy and medication management. Start with a free consultation and find your fit today.
Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.
Your goals are most important to me, but I do recommend goals when needed. I accept you just as you are. I will work together with you to achieve an improved quality of life. I have over 30 years experience working in mental health counseling, and 10 1/2 years as a licensed provider. In that time, I have learned to use a variety of modalities. I tailor the type of therapy to my client and to his/her needs, so I might introduce more than one type during our work together. The issues I work with most include depression, anxiety, and trauma, I am also certified in addiction recovery, and neurodivergent issues.
My passion is helping individuals find healing, balance, and inner strength. With compassion and care, I support clients as they navigate life’s challenges, building resilience, self-awareness, and emotional well-being along the way.I provide evidence-based treatment tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on mindfulness, trauma-informed approaches, and personalized care plans. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients can reconnect with themselves and develop the tools for lasting wellness.
When working with clients, I strive to make the therapy experience respectful and genuine. Everyone's journey to personal resilience is unique and there is no one size fits all solution. My approach is flexible and client centered. I often explore childhood attachment issues which can assist the client in achieving sustained emotional growth.
Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.
I'm a multicultural first generation female. I enjoy having the privilege to work with a variety of people in an effort to improve lives.
Growing up in California, Colorado and Tennessee concocted a Midwestern warmth with an open-mindedness and appreciation of our differences. These experiences gave me a curiosity for how humans develop in their environments and with their unique histories, leading me to pursue psychology.
I studied Political Science at Vanderbilt University before a seven year tenure in the corporate world. I am grateful for this experience as it has added depth and perspective to my work with clients. In 2014 I began my counseling psychology degree at The Wright Institute in Berkeley and then completed my training in San Francisco. My training journey encompassed internships at community mental health clinics, elementary and high schools, group therapy practices, and social service sites where I received intensive supervision in a variety of modalities. I regularly attend trainings and consult with colleagues to hone my craft and provide the best possible care.
I am a Latina bilingual therapist with 15 years of professional mental health experience. I specialize in working with people suffering from depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, difficulties with acculturation, work stress and domestic violence. I work with children/adolescents, parents, couples and individuals. I Graduated from Pacific Oaks College with a Masters Degree in Marriage Family Therapy with specialization in Latino/a Family Studies. I am passionate about working with families.
My hope is to help the client and families reach their goals and to provide them with a safe and non-judgmental place to do that. When working with a client, I will assist in allowing the clients to process their feelings and thoughts in a safe and non-judgmental environment.
I am fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and have a strong understanding of deaf culture.
I have many years of experience working with couples, families, adults, young adults, teens, and children.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Long Beach, CA



- 96%Anxiety
- 89%Depression
- 79%Stress management
- 76%Relationship issues
- 73%PTSD

- 100%Aetna
- 78%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 76%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 69%Cigna
- 61%Providence Health Plan

- 95%English
- 16%Spanish
- 4%Korean
- 3%Gujarati
- 3%Hindi

- 95%In-person or online
- 5%In-person only

- 75%Woman
- 21%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 49%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 21%Nurse Practitioner
- 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Clinical Psychologist
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 100%Individual therapy
- 34%Family therapy
- 28%Couples therapy
- 14%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Long Beach, CA
Searching for therapists in Long Beach starts with knowing what kind of support you want. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare Long Beach therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match your needs. A therapist’s bio can help you understand whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Long Beach offers a range of therapy options across neighborhoods like Belmont Shore, Alamitos, Bixby Knolls, and nearby areas. A therapist in Long Beach, CA may offer in-person sessions, virtual appointments, or both. Your search can also account for appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new clients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation before you book. Reading profiles closely can help you learn how a therapist structures sessions, communicates, and supports people with concerns like yours.
Therapy in Long Beach, CA can be a significant cost without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for therapists who take your insurance, view estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and schedule directly with therapists who are accepting new patients. You can browse therapists Long Beach residents can access, review bios, and book when you’re ready.
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