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Top therapists in Studio City, CA accepting new patients

Studio City residents can access flexible mental health care through Headway's network of 8,407 warm and affirming providers. Whether you're seeking support in Toluca Lake, Universal City, or nearby neighborhoods, get matched with someone who understands your needs. Sessions are covered by insurance with availability as soon as tomorrow.

Knarik Oganesyan

Knarik Oganesyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.5 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Clients can expect a focus on solutions, and work on creating achieveable actions that can help them reach their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sheida Francis

Dr. Sheida Francis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I view therapy as an adventure into our inner world. Understanding the inner forces that drive our feelings is vital.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stuart Riskin

Stuart Riskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I bring a grounded, compassionate approach to therapy that's shaped by decades of working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and across diverse life experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Hannah Bernstein

Hannah Bernstein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm warm, direct, and a little bit stubborn about hope. I'll listen closely and I'll tell you the truth as I see it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Morgavi

Julie Morgavi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Tarzana, CA


All roads lead to Rome! It doesn't matter where we jump in, if you’re ready, we’ll get there. My POV is through a Neurodiverse lens and incorporates Attachment Theory and C-PTSD with the idea that much of our conflict and distress stems from old wounds & unmet needs that can often be traced back to necessary adaptations needed to survive not only our families of origin but also societal norms and expectations. The gig of being human is hard and de-coding this blueprint can provide a path toward understanding, healing and, fulfillment. I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities including Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Treza Mirakhor

Treza Mirakhor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“As a trauma therapists my goal is to help you find relief & live your everyday life without the emotional burden of your trauma history.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Alexander Lewin

Alexander Lewin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.5 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I have a special passion for working with artists and creative professionals as they wrestle with fears, fantasies, depressions, manias, and all the challenges not only of making art but of making a living through art.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jennifer Dodd

Jennifer Dodd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach to therapy uses EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and somatic tools such as mindfulness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jarrad Malamed

Jarrad Malamed

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Making the decision to start therapy is a profound investment of your time, energy, and vulnerability. If you are looking for a blank-slate clinician who simply nods and listens, we might not be the best fit. I offer a highly engaged, malleable, and unflinching partnership.

My approach is rooted in the belief that while the work of untangling our lives is deeply structural, the room itself doesn't always have to feel heavy. I bring a grounded warmth to my practice—which means knowing how to sit quietly in the gravity of a difficult truth, but also knowing when to break the tension, exhale, and find the light in the sheer complexity of being human. I won’t just sit in silence while you do all the heavy lifting; I am an active collaborator who adapts to exactly where you are.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Virginia Conesa

Virginia Conesa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Calabasas, CA


“I believe in the soul's impulse to be seen, felt, and healed. The therapeutic containment is essential and only through our relationship and trust...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Van Amberg

Kelly Van Amberg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“Kelly utilizes a directive and interactive approach in therapy. She believes the you are the expert in you own experiences...”
Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Gadue

Richard Gadue

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I have had the privilege of doing this work for more than 30 years, learning along the way and stopping only to learn more.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cari Smulyan

Cari Smulyan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is that with each session a client leaves feeling seen, empowered and gained a more insight into themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Trauma
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Klein

Jonathan Klein

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.6 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles and love this work. I came to therapy through an unconventional path — nearly a decade in film and photography, work as a youth counselor, and service in the military — all of which deeply shaped how I understand people and their stories.

I earned my master's degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I focused on psychodynamic and depth-oriented approaches. My thesis centered on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, a specialty I've continued developing through advanced trainings I've completed.

I work with individuals, couples, adolescents & families across a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I have a particular love for working with creative professionals, veterans and young adults. I'm LGBTQ+ affirmative and love working with folks from the queer community.

My practice spans traditional talk therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) — including psychedelic integration support for those processing experiences outside of our work together. I see clients in person in Atwater Village in Northeast LA, and virtually throughout California.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Hyatt

Jessica Hyatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


It's hard to find non-judgmental therapy, especially when dealing with subjects that evoke shame. That's why I collaborate to create a therapy that meets you as you are. I hold an affirming space for marginalized orientations, neurotypes, and relationship styles. We can work to navigate major issues like trauma, sexuality and life changes, or an ongoing condition like depression or anxiety. I am also passionate about supporting people through their gender journeys. My therapy is not just inclusive, but is LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I also enjoy working with couples or relationship groups as they navigate challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jack Brennan

Jack Brennan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My practice and approach is informed by extensive training in psychoanalysis and experience in humanistic and existential therapies in community mental health settings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Emmanuel Garcia

Emmanuel Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I’m Emmanuel Garcia, a Mexican American therapist, first-generation college graduate, and founder of Radiate Hope Therapy. I specialize in supporting adults and adolescents navigating trauma, substance use, identity struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Many of the people I work with feel weighed down by emotions or uncertain about their direction, especially during sobriety or recovery.

Growing up, I witnessed how mental health was often stigmatized and silenced, especially for men in Latino communities. I know how isolating that silence can feel. My own journey through therapy and recovery taught me that true strength isn’t in staying quiet, it’s in showing up for yourself and beginning to heal. That lived experience shapes the empathy, understanding, and care I bring to every session.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erin De Angelis

Erin De Angelis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Tarzana, CA


Hi! Are you curious about what therapy would be like? Or maybe you’ve gone before and are back for more? One of my first goals is to make sure you feel at ease with the therapeutic process. You don’t have to worry about what to say or where to start. It’s my honor and duty to ask the questions and listen intently. I’m here for you!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scarlett Quenette

Scarlett Quenette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm a nurturing and calming presence, and despite my professionalism I'm not afraid to joke and laugh with you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Artin Baghramian

Artin Baghramian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


My name is Artin Baghramian and I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Atwater Village.

My training has taken me across a wide range of settings; a college campus, a community mental health clinic, an older adult clinic, and a forensic environment. I have also completed advanced postgraduate training in psychodynamic psychotherapy. Working across these contexts has shaped my ability to sit with people from all walks of life, whatever they are carrying.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sharon Reiner

Sharon Reiner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe you are already fully equipped to heal and find well-being. My role is to help you uncover and access those innate qualities.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Bujake

Shana Bujake

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Shana Bujake is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. She specializes in working with individuals who are recovering from narcissistic abuse, navigating life transitions, or struggling with relationship challenges and self-worth.

With a strong background in trauma-informed care, she provides a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, gain clarity, and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Her work is deeply rooted in helping clients build resilience and create meaningful change in their lives.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lory Khoudikian

Lory Khoudikian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Glendale, CA


Hi there! I'm Lory Khoudikian. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 5 years of experience helping individuals, children, and families transform their lives. I earned my Bachelor's degree at University of California, Santa Barbara, with a minor in Applied Psychology. And then went on to receive my Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University.

I have a passion for helping individuals heal from traumatic pain as well as nurture healing in children/families.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vanessa Glatt

Vanessa Glatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, and that therapy can help unlock that potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Betsy Cummings

Betsy Cummings

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I work to create a safe, empathic environment where we can explore your concerns at a pace that feels comfortable to you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zora Speert Dieterich

Zora Speert Dieterich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am an interactive therapist whose practice involves a mutual cooperative approach to empower self-learning.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Yara Mawad

Yara Mawad

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is both compassionate and direct. I help clients slow down and understand the "why" behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also offering practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Pierce

Eric Pierce

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


Hi I'm Eric. My clients describe me as easy to talk to, open, and compassionate. I see my role as unlocking the healer within you, developing a plan for change, and transforming new insights into lasting growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Talia Banayan

Dr. Talia Banayan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“We are dynamic humans with beautiful intersections that cultivate our wellbeing and all components of our life need to be addressed to sustain our greatest growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Samuels

Natalie Samuels

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.9 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My practice focuses on treatment areas such as trauma, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, self-development and really finding ways to get "unstuck" and out of our own way!”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Nancy Graies

Dr. Nancy Graies

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Glendale, CA


“I speak Arabic and English, and I'm passionate about supporting people through life's challenges with a compassionate, flexible approach tailored to your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.6 mi away • Glendale, CA


“I take an inquisitive approach to therapy where we explore patterns and challenges while also encouraging my patients to take meaningful steps towards the goals they set for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angele Caron

Angele Caron

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I look at systemic understanding of behavior and language to examine perspective, separate one's core values from societal expectations, and create space for growth.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stacy Hajarian

Stacy Hajarian

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


“My approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy. Because lasting change usually requires both structure and depth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Samantha Calvillo

Dr. Samantha Calvillo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a second-generation Latina dedicated to supporting Latinas/os in breaking generational cycles that no longer serve them.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alena Cabrero

Alena Cabrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.9 mi away • Santa Monica, CA


Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m a warm and compassionate therapist with several years of experience working in mental health. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I take a collaborative approach, tailoring our sessions to your unique needs and goals. My priority is creating a space where you feel supported, seen, and safe to explore whatever comes up.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dawn McNairy

Dawn McNairy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I have a very direct, but compassionate style. I hold my clients accountable for the work & effort they invest in themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Studio City, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Studio City, CA
There are over 156 therapists in Studio City, CA accepting new patients.
156+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 94%Relationship issues
  • 92%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 65%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
  • 47%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 95%English
  • 13%Spanish
  • 6%Farsi
  • 3%Armenian
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 29%Man
  • 3%Non-binary
License types
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  • 62%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 3%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 13%Child or adolescent therapy

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Mental Health Therapist in Studio City

Searching for therapists in Studio City starts with knowing what kind of support and therapy style may fit your needs. You might be looking for care related to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties match what you want to discuss. Bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or trauma-informed care.

In a smaller local market like Studio City, nearby office options may be more limited than in larger parts of Los Angeles. Virtual therapy can expand your search while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in California. You may also want to compare appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you understand how each Studio City therapist describes their approach, session style, and areas of focus.

Therapy in Studio City can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket session costs. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, show estimated costs before you book, and list real appointment availability. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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