Business Details
Mental Health Therapy Services in Los Angeles
Pacific Psychotherapy Associates is a group of licensed mental health professionals dedicated to providing client-centered therapy solutions. Our team of experienced therapists specializes in addressing anxiety, depression, LGBTQ-specific challenges, entertainment industry stressors, and co-dependency through dynamic, conversational talk therapy. We offer both in-person sessions in Los Angeles and telehealth appointments across California, prioritizing accessibility and personalized care. Our approach emphasizes active listening, boundary-setting, and empowering clients to reclaim their voices.With expertise in trauma recovery, substance abuse counseling, and relationship dynamics, we create safe spaces for individuals to explore their mental health needs. Our therapists bring decades of combined experience in clinical psychology and family therapy, maintaining California Board licensure to ensure professional standards. We integrate evidence-based practices with compassionate support, focusing on holistic well-being and sustainable personal growth.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Counseling
LGBTQ Support
Telehealth Sessions
Co-dependency Treatment
Substance Abuse Counseling
Gay Men's Group Therapy
Entertainment Industry Stress Support
Highlights and features
- We offer California-licensed therapists with specialized mental health expertise
- Telehealth appointments available statewide with in-person LA sessions
- Specialized counseling for entertainment industry professionals and LGBTQ clients
- Client-centered approach focusing on boundary-setting and personal empowerment
- Decades of combined experience in trauma recovery and substance abuse counseling
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Our anxiety therapy program addresses persistent worry, panic attacks, and future-oriented fears through evidence-based techniques. Therapists help clients understand anxiety's physical manifestations while developing coping strategies. Specialized approaches target social anxiety and performance-related stress for entertainment industry clients.
Depression Counseling
Comprehensive depression treatment focuses on biological, situational, and relationship-based factors. We employ cognitive-behavioral techniques to address symptoms like appetite changes and motivation loss, with specialized programs for postpartum and premenstrual dysphoric disorders.
LGBTQ Counseling
Affirming therapy services address unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ individuals. Our counselors specialize in coming-out processes, relationship dynamics, and workplace stressors while maintaining awareness of societal stigmas and cultural contexts.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure virtual therapy options provide accessible mental health care across California. This service maintains the same therapeutic quality through video conferencing platforms, ensuring continuity for clients with mobility challenges or scheduling constraints.
Co-dependency Treatment
Specialized programs address codependent patterns rooted in childhood experiences. Therapists guide clients through boundary-setting exercises and self-esteem building to break cycles of people-pleasing and emotional dependency.
People
Erin Roalstad-Bossin
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializing in women's mental health, Erin helps clients find their voice through career transitions, parenting challenges, and relationship dynamics. She holds a Master's in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.
Kirby Tepper
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
With expertise in men's mental health and entertainment industry stressors, Kirby offers recovery-focused therapy for co-dependency and career stress. He conducts professional development seminars for creative professionals.
Christopher Tromba
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializing in adolescent issues and trauma recovery, Christopher employs cognitive-behavioral approaches to treat depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. He has extensive experience in school-based therapy programs.
Randy Smith
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on LGBTQ counseling and substance abuse recovery. Randy combines 12-step perspectives with family systems therapy to address addiction and relationship challenges within queer communities.
Kunya Desjardins
Clinical Psychologist
Specializing in women's health and eating disorders, Kunya brings academic expertise from MIT and clinical experience in body image counseling. She holds a Ph.D. from Boston University.
Questions
Is therapy worth the expense?
Therapy represents an investment in personal well-being, offering long-term benefits through improved mental health and coping strategies.
Do you prescribe medication?
We don't prescribe medication but collaborate with psychiatrists for comprehensive treatment plans when needed.
Is therapy confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent self-harm or legal reporting requirements.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We employ cognitive-behavioral therapy, family systems approaches, and client-centered techniques tailored to individual needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us directly via phone or website to arrange initial consultations for in-person or telehealth sessions.
What insurance do you accept?
We operate as out-of-network providers offering flexible payment options and superbill receipts for insurance reimbursement.
