Community Therapy Resources
The years of graduate-level education, overhead costs, and fee-for-service cost model of psychotherapy means that it can be costly and feel out of reach. Whether private-pay therapy feels within reach or not, there are a number of other resources that can help.
Low-Fee Counseling Clinics in the Los Angeles Area
Los Angeles is fortunate to benefit from a number of excellent low-fee counseling clinics staffed fully by graduate students who are mid-way through their coursework and some recent graduates who have chosen to get their clinical experience as a volunteer providing low-fee therapy. The therapists at these clinics are supervised outside of sessions by excellent licensed therapists and receive several hours of weekly trainings and supervision meetings.
This is an excellent and well-regarded organization where I completed a year of clinical training, with a selective application process and excellent training and clinical supervisors. Sliding scale fees range from $10-100/session based on demonstrated need. Clients are expected to commit to weekly sessions. The therapeutic orientation is primarily depth-oriented and psychodynamic, meaning that therapy will explore childhood influences as well as internal conflicts, emotional regulation, and challenging thought patterns. The clinic is very attentive to answering and returning incoming calls and strives for excellent customer service. There is generally no waitlist.
https://www.maple4counseling.org/
1945 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Southern California Counseling Center
This is a counseling center that is respected for its rigorous training and committed volunteers. I know several respected colleagues who trained and offered services there. There is occasionally a waitlist of 3-4 months or longer, but it is worth calling if you’re interested.
https://www.counselingwest.com/
14320 Ventura Blvd., Suite 430
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
[email request form on website]
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This is a counseling center that is focused on depth-oriented psychotherapy. I have several respected colleagues who trained here and recommend it as another alternative with affordable sliding scale therapy.
https://www.counselingwest.com/
14320 Ventura Blvd., Suite 430
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
[email request form on website]
Southern California Counseling Center
This is a counseling center that is respected for its rigorous training and committed volunteers. I know several respected colleagues who trained and offered services there. There is occasionally a waitlist of 3-4 months or longer, but it is worth calling if you’re interested.
https://www.counselingwest.com/
14320 Ventura Blvd., Suite 430
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
[email request form on website]
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