Dear Los Angeles,
Our community has experienced the devastating loss of homes and schools. Some of us have had to evacuate or witnessed loved ones face unimaginable challenges. The Therapists of West Los Angeles network is here to help. With over 1,000 therapists serving Santa Monica, Brentwood, Venice, and the surrounding areas, we are ready to support you in processing these experiences and easing anxiety during this difficult time. Below, you’ll find options for sliding scale, pro bono, and insurance-based care, as well as information about organizing groups and talks for your communities.
Need Support after the Los Angeles Fires?
Explore this list of resources offering sliding scale and pro bono services.
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Parents:
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One-on-One Therapy
Lisa Chester-Schyman, LMFT
Specialty: Grief, (trained through Our House and Grief Recovery specialist), Loss, transition, trauma (SEP trained for trauma), adults, seniors, adolescents, families, couples.
Maura Tousignant, LMFT
Specialty: Trauma and 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: Telehealth
Contact: gliksmantherapy.com
Specialty: ADHD, Autism, Giftedness, Sensory Divergency
Sue Brekka, LMFT
Cigna (ever north), Beacon (Carelon), Anthem, Compsych, Sliding scale and one pro bono session
Location: online only
Contact: www.suebrekkamft.net
Specialty: Children, adolescents adults. Trauma grief specialist
Olivia Einbund Gushansky, LMFT
Sliding scale, pro bono, or insurance
Office location: Century City (overland and santa monica)
Contact: therapybyolivia.com
Specialty: Grief, Trauma, IFS therapy, Therapy for therapists
Ilona Varo, LMFT
Specialty: Women’s Issues, Anxiety, Disordered Eating, Phase of Life Transitions, College Students, Self-Sabotaging Behavior, EMDR/TRM, coaching.