Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Therapy Solutions in Los Angeles
At Playa Vista Counseling, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based therapy services tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals, couples, and families. Our team of licensed and associate therapists brings extensive training and experience in addressing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and other mental health concerns. We prioritize creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their inner world and work toward meaningful life changes. With specialized expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotionally focused couples therapy, and play therapy for children, we emphasize personalized care that aligns with each client's goals.Our commitment to continuous professional development ensures that we deliver the highest standard of therapeutic support. As a private-pay practice, we prioritize confidentiality and flexibility, offering both in-person sessions in Los Angeles and secure telehealth options for California residents. Our mission is to help clients build resilience, improve relationships, and achieve lasting emotional well-being through transformative therapeutic relationships.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Play Therapy
Telehealth Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Family Counseling
Teen Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Highlights and features
- Our therapists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and EFT for proven results
- We offer personalized treatment plans tailored to individual client needs
- Telehealth sessions provide accessible care for California residents
- Licensed and associate therapists maintain rigorous professional standards
- Focus on confidentiality and client-centered therapeutic relationships
What people say
Excellent therapist
Safe and heard
Improvement in anxiety
Professional and compassionate
Positive transformation
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, and life challenges through evidence-based techniques. Our licensed therapists help clients develop coping strategies and achieve personal growth. Sessions focus on creating safe spaces for self-exploration and lasting behavioral changes.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy improves communication and resolves conflicts in relationships. Using emotionally focused techniques, we help couples rebuild trust and strengthen connections. Sessions address intimacy issues and develop healthier relationship patterns through collaborative approaches.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy uses play to help children express emotions and overcome behavioral challenges. Our trained therapists use therapeutic play techniques to address anxiety and trauma in a safe, engaging environment that promotes emotional growth.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure virtual therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care across California. This HIPAA-compliant option offers flexibility for clients to receive evidence-based treatment from their preferred location while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized programs address anxiety disorders using cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices. Therapists help clients develop practical tools to manage panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and phobias through structured, goal-oriented treatment plans.
People
Rachel Thomasian
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Rachel specializes in anxiety, depression, and relationship therapy with over a decade of clinical experience. She employs evidence-based approaches to help clients achieve measurable improvements in mental health and interpersonal connections.
Emma Eskildsen
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Emma focuses on trauma recovery and emotional healing through integrative therapeutic approaches. She helps clients develop resilience and coping strategies for managing life's challenges in a supportive therapeutic environment.
Mandi Raspudic
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Mandi specializes in treating anxiety disorders and life transitions using cognitive-behavioral techniques. She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting to help clients achieve personal growth and emotional stability.
Ranjita Rao
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ranjita works with clients navigating relationship challenges and emotional distress. Her approach combines empathy with practical tools to help individuals and couples achieve lasting positive change.
Camila Argueta
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Camila specializes in family dynamics and communication issues. As intake coordinator, she helps match clients with appropriate therapists while providing direct clinical services.
Questions
What therapy options are available for California residents?
We offer secure telehealth sessions for all California residents, providing the same quality care as in-person visits through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing.
How do I choose between individual and couples therapy?
During your free consultation, our intake coordinator will help assess your needs and recommend appropriate therapy type, whether individual, couples, or family counseling.
What mental health issues do you commonly treat?
Our therapists specialize in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, panic disorders, and life transitions using evidence-based treatment approaches tailored to each client.
Can I use insurance for therapy sessions?
While we don't accept insurance directly, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Many PPO plans cover some therapy costs, and HSA/FSA funds can be used.
What's the difference between licensed and associate therapists?
Licensed therapists have completed 3,000+ hours of clinical work and passed licensing exams. Associate therapists are completing these requirements under supervision, offering quality care at lower rates.
How long does therapy typically last?
Most clients see progress in 4-10 sessions, with ongoing therapy available. Duration depends on individual goals, with regular progress assessments to ensure effective treatment.
