Therapists and Counselors in Los Angeles, California

Crisis Response in Los Angeles County

If you are experiencing a crisis, call the Los Angeles LA County Department of Mental Health 24/7 Helpline at 1-800-854-7771.

Los Angeles residents can also contact the Teen Line at 1-800-TLC-TEEN (852-8336). 

If you are having thoughts of suicide, or just need someone to talk to, call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are LGBTQ+ and you need support, contact The Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386. 

The State of Mental Health in Los Angeles County

Serving one of the largest cities in the United States, the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health partners with over 1,000 different organizations each year to bring exceptional healthcare to over 250,000 residents.

In an area as big as Los Angeles, It may feel overwhelming to find a psychologist or therapist that best suits your needs, so we have made it easy to navigate through your local resources. Use our free, matching tool to refine your search for a therapist or counselor and begin your healing today. 

For assistance in navigating treatment for substance abuse in Los Angeles County, call the Substance Abuse Service Helpline at 1-844-804-7500. This line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

NAMI Los Angeles County

The National Alliance for Mental Illness, or NAMI, is open to anyone struggling with mental illness. NAMI is an inclusive and community-based resource geared towards raising awareness and supporting group members on their journey to recovery.

With group counseling sessions led by a trained member with a diagnosis (past or present), meetings follow a set of 12 principles for support. NAMI meetings are meant to complement your existing treatment plan with your counselor or psychologist. There are many chapters of NAMI that meet in Los Angeles County, including virtual meet-ups. Find yours here. 

Personalize your search and find the therapist near you that best suits your healing and development needs. By using our matching tool, you can view counselors that specializes in your area of concern, and that are trained with the expertise and modalities needed for you to begin your journey to wellbeing.