California Resources & Referrals

Finding the right support in California shouldn’t feel overwhelming. This hub brings together a curated network of professionals and programs across Southern California and beyond, each selected for their commitment to thoughtful, compassionate, and collaborative care.

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California Mental Health Providers

Adult Mental Health Specialists

Licensed therapists who work with adults across a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship stress. Providers listed here have completed full licensure requirements and offer individual therapy for adults.

Email : mloboscocounseling@gmail.com
Web: www.mloboscotherapy.com
In-person: Santa Monica/Venice border; Virtual: CA
Age range: Young adults and adults (18 years older and older)
Speciality: Complex Trauma (C-PTSD), PTSD and Anxiety
Also: Depression, grief and loss, psychospiritual exploration, isolation, and life transitions.
Other: I offer somatic and holistic psychotherapy services to help individuals face the challenges of grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, isolation, and complex trauma. The work I do addresses the whole person, weaves somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, and incorporates creative practices that align with each client’s core values. I work from a trauma informed lens and draw from somatic, humanistic, depth and transpersonal models of psychology. In addition to individual psychotherapy services, I also offer process groups and women’s circles.
Accept Insurance: No
Web: www.prospecttherapy.com
Insta: instagram.com/prospecttherapy
In person: Long Beach, CA Virtual: in CA
Age Range: 18+
Specialization: Couples therapy, queer and trans identities, immigrant/refugee background, esp Asian and Arab, neurodiversity. Also: Eldest Daughters Group, Self-Esteem group, Self-Trust (trauma recovery) group.
Other: We are a fully licensed group practice with lived experience AND clinical training (so many only have one or the other). We love working with queer and trans couples, AuDHDers, and people with an immigrant background. We've been around since 2018.
Accept insurance: No
Email: drdaniellecooper@cbtcoa.com
Phone: 626-493-2165
Website: https://www.cbtcoa.com/
Virtual only: in CA, NJ, PA
Age Range: 18+ (+ older teens on a case-by-case basis)
Specialty: OCD, PTSD, anxiety, BFRBs, insomnia.
Evidence-based treatments, such as ERP for OCD, PE for PTSD, CBT/exposure therapy for anxiety, CBT-I for insomnia, HRT/CBT for BFRBs
Other: college students, perfectionism
Insurance: No
Superbills: Yes
Additional info: I'm a former Professor and Director of IOP for OCD at UPenn with expertise in treating OCD, PTSD, anxiety and BFRBs. I'm a certified clinician and consultant for ERP for OCD and PE for PTSD.
Email: paul@courageousACTtherapy.com
Ph: 949-288-3319
Web: https://care.headway.co/providers/j-paul-zawacki
Virtual only: CA
Age range: 18+
Specialty: OCD and anxiety disorders
Other: Muslim clients; ADHD
Primary Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Note: Clients are welcome to call at the provided number or visit Headway page to schedule a free consultation.
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Phone 424-218-6656
Email dr.mcgrogan@gmail.com
Website www.drkathleenmcgrogan.com
Age Range: 18-90+
Specialty: clinicians, physicians, parents, older adults, Spanish speakers, cancer, grief & loss , life transitions.
Insurance: No

Family/Couple Therapists

Licensed therapists who specialize in working with couples and families, focusing on communication, relationships, and patterns that affect family systems. Care may include couples therapy, family therapy, or a combination, depending on needs.

Email : jhammerslough@gmail.com
Web: Jane Hammerslough, LMFT.
West LA-based. Virtual: CA, NY, MA, CT, and FL
Age range: Young adults and adults (16 years older and older)
Specialities: Relationship and family issues, processing trauma, and life transitions
Other: I view therapy as an active collaboration with clients to explore their lives and relationships, work through old patterns and current areas of discontent, and identify and utilize strengths--and strategies--for personal growth and creating more optimistic and fulfilling lives.
Experience in clinical research on trauma and relationships informs my work; training/modalities include family systems, Imago, IFS/IFIO, EMDR, CBT-I, among others.
I am also the author of more than 25 books for young readers and adults.
Accept Insurance: No
Email: stephanie@workingwithpayne.com
Phone: 626.344.0504
Website: workingwithpayne.com
In-Person: Pasadena ; Virtual: CA
Age Range: Adults 20y+
Specialty: Couples Therapy & Relationship Issues
Other: Individual adult therapy 20y+
Insurance: No
More about me: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in couples and relationship-focused work. I help couples strengthen communication, deepen connection, and navigate life transitions, and I also work with families and adult siblings around boundaries and changing family dynamics. In addition, I support individual adults dealing with relationship challenges, anxiety, stress and burnout, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes. I have particular experience working with caregivers of individuals with serious illness and healthcare professionals managing high-stress roles. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices including EFT and the Gottman Method.
Email: avillalobos@oneononepsych.com
Phone: 720.772.6686
Website: https://www.oneononepsych.com/

Virtual only: in California & Colorado
Age Range: Adults 20y+
Specialty: Couples Therapy
Other: Adult individual therapy 20y+
Insurance: No
More about me: I am a clinical psychologist specializing in individual and couples therapy. I have extensive experience working with couples who are navigating the complexities of raising children with medical differences, including conditions such as cleft palate, cardiac issues, and cystic fibrosis.
Additionally, I support couples through various other challenges, such as communication difficulties, cultural differences, sexual concerns, family planning, life adjustments after having children, and infidelity.

Therapists who see Tweens / Teens [& some adults]

Therapists who work with adolescents and older children, supporting emotional, behavioral, academic, and developmental concerns. This group includes both fully licensed clinicians and associate-level providers practicing under supervision.

Email: info.aceropsychological@gmail.com
Ph: (818) 203-7410
Web: https://aceropsychologicalinc.com
Virtual only: In CA & NV

Age Range: 14+
Specialty: Craniofacial, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addition
Other: Lived experience with craniofacial. Bilingual-Spanish. Trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback.
Accept insurance: yes
Email: ericagierman@gmail.com
Ph: 424-262-0098
Web: www.hermosabeachtherapist.com
In person: Hermosa Beach, CA & Virtual in CA & OR
Age Range: 14-80+
Specialty: Medical Trauma, Chronic illness, Life Transitions, Certified in Brainspotting, Utilize mindfulness, meditation, hypnosis and an overall body, mind, spirit approach to healing
Accept insurance: no
Email: brooke@bschwartzpsychotherapy.com
Website: www.bschwartzpsychotherapy.com
In-person: West LA & Virtual in CA, NY, ME, FL
Age range: 11+
Specialty: Anxiety, depression, PTSD, perfectionism, body-focused repetitive behaviors, first time in therapy
Accepts Insurance: Lyra only
Email: amy@amytierneylcsw.com
Ph: 323-325-5155
Web: www.amytierneylcsw.com
Virtual only: In CA, AZ & FL
Age Range: Pre-teens, Teens & Adults
Specialization: Developmental trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, addiction, anxiety, depression, life transitions. Twins, twinless twins, and parents of twins and multiple-birth children, including women pregnant with multiples.
Other: I provide long-term, intensive psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults with a special emphasis on developmental traumas and relationship difficulties. I offer individual therapy, consultation for parents of twins and multiples, and professional consultation as well.
Accept Insurance: No
Email: info@bluechairft.com
Ph: (310) 974-0533
Website: bluechairft.com
In person: Redondo Beach, Corona; Torrance location coming soon & Virtual in CA
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Ph: 310-455-8241
Virtual only: In CA
Age Range: Adolescents, Adults and Families
Specialization: Individual & family therapy. Works with student transitions (e.g., into high school or college), anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships.
Other: Background in education. Consults with parents and children Speaks Spanish
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Email: elisehtherapy@gmail.com
Ph: 424-630-0092
Web: www.elisehernandeztherapy.com
In-person: Hermosa Beach CA & Virtual in CA
Age Range: 12+
Specialty: Anxiety, Social anxiety, Avoidant Attachment (or similar presenting), Depression/SI, Trauma/C-PTSD
Other areas/populations: LGBTQ+, Latinx/POC families, Parent-Child dyad
Other: Fluent in Spanish (therapy preferably in English). Approach is psychodynamic- more "open-ended"/relational
Accept Insurance: No
Email: kaitlyn@bluechairft.com
Ph: 424-877-8699
Web: https://bluechairft.com/
In person: Redondo Beach, CA Virtual: In CA
Age Range: Adolescents & Adults
Specialization: Trained in EMDR and brainspotting and focus on trauma and suicidality/self-harm. Minored in Deaf education and learning ASL; passionate about these and other minority populations.
Other: Professional interest in addiction, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Email: therapybyolivia@gmail.com
Ph: 805 750 7003
Web: therapybyolivia.com
In-person: West LA & Virtual in CA
Age Range: 14-65y.o.
Specialty: IFS, Sensorimotor, Young Adults, Trauma and Grief, Motherhood
Other: Therapy for Therapists
Note: she is also listed under Parent category
Accept Insurance: No
Email: rebecca@rebeccaneubauer.com
Ph: 424.260.8290
Web: www.rebeccaneubauer.com
Virtual only: In CA
Age Range: 12+ ; Preteens, Adolescents, Adults
Specialty: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression
Other: Parenting; sexual assault; school-related difficulties
Note: she is also listed under Parent category
Accept Insurance: No
Multiple therapists in practice
In person: West LA & Virtual: CA
Accept insurance: No
Mitchell Hale, ACSW
Email: mitchell@bschwartzpsychotherapy.com
Website: www.bschwartzpsychotherapy.com/mitch
Age range: 11+
Specialty: LGBTQIA+, shame, religious and institutional trauma, anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia
Sophie Elkins, ACSW
Email: sophie@bschwartzpsychotherapy.com
Website: www.bschwartzpsychotherapy.com/sophie
Age range: 16+
Specialty: anxiety, body image issues, couples, perfectionism, depression, executive functioning difficulties

Therapists who see Children [& older]

Therapists who specialize in working with younger children and their families, often using developmentally informed or play-based approaches. Care typically involves collaboration with caregivers to support emotional and behavioral growth.

Email: dr.biancacohan@gmail.com
Ph: (818) 253-4775
Web: https://www.drbiancacohan.com/
In-person: West LA & Virtual in CA
Age Range: 5+
Specialty: Anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence, hidden disabilities etc.
Other areas/populations: children, teens, and young adults is my specialty but I work with adults as well
Accept Insurance: No
Email: tabarokibrigitte@gmail.com (preferred)
Ph: 3108675240
Web: therapybybrigitte.com
In-person: Brentwood/West LA & Virtual in CA

Age Range: 3-19
Specialty: children and teens with behavioral issues, developmental disorders like ADHD and ASD, life transitions, emotional regulation, and coping skills
Other: Collaboration is central to my work so I love working hand-in-hand with the client’s supports like parents, caregivers, psychiatrists, and teachers.
Accepts Insurance: No
Email: max@beachfrontanxiety.com
Ph: 213-218-3080
Website: https://beachfrontanxiety.com/
In person: Redondo Beach, CA & Virtual
Age Range: 6+
Specialty: Anxiety disorders, OCD, Tics/Tourette Syndrome, Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors
Approaches: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBIT), Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)
Insurance: Lyra Health only
Email: dr.crystalquarry@qpsychologygroup.com
Ph: (424) 903-6520
Web: https://qpsychologygroup.com/
In person: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach & Torrance
Age Range: Children through adults
Accepts Insurance: Yes, including Medicare
Web: https://riomarie.my.canva.site/
In-person: Hermosa Beach & Virtual In CA
Age Range: 7 - 80
Specialty: health psychology (acute and chronic health conditions/injury), therapeutic assessment (use of NP evals in therapy), athlete and sports psychology; Also: anxiety, adjustment disorder, maladaptive coping, self-esteem, identity, authenticity, relationship issues
Other: I am a former Division 1 NCAA student-athlete, Type 1 Diabetic, and enthusiastically enjoy life.
Accept insurance: No
Email: support@soultenders.com
Ph: 626-701-4249 main office line
In person locations: Arcadia; Burbank; Cerritos; Claremont; Monrovia; Pasadena; Placentia; San Marino; Signal Hill; Thousand Oaks; West LA; Whittier
Virtual: Yes
CHILD & FAMILY CENTERS: Rancho Cucamonga & South Pasadena, CA
Age range: 5 to 85+
Specialty: Soultenders has a network of providers offering in person and Telehealth. Specializing in trauma grief, adjustment, LGBTQ anxiety depression children, couples & families
Other: bilingual therapists for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Armenian and Farsi
Accepts Insurance: Yes, including Medicare
Email: julia@latraumatherapists.com
In-person: Sawtelle / West LA Virtual: in CA
Age range: 5+
Speciality: EMDR and trauma
Insurance: Anthem, Aetna, United, Blue Shield, Cigna
Email: Kaitlin@Sawtellepsych.com
Website: KaitlinPsychologyToday, www.sawtellepsych.com/kaitlin
In-person: Sawtelle/WestLA Virtual: CA
Age Range: 3-18
Specialty: Child & Teen: Emotional Dysregulation, Anxiety (OCD, Panic, Phobias), Impulse-Control, ADHD, SI/SH ( trained & certified in DBT, ERP, TF-CBT, and ACT for Adolescents) ; 3+ Play & Art
Other: Parent-Child dynamics, AuDHD, BPD, School Refusal
Insurance: No
More about me: My style is skill-based, interactive, creative, and uniquely tailored with evidence-based approaches to foster growth for each individual.

Insurance-Based and Low Cost Mental Health Resources

Providers & Group Practices that accept Insurance

Mental health providers and group practices that accept one or more insurance plans. This section is intended to help individuals and families identify care options that may be more financially accessible, though coverage and availability can vary.

Email: info.aceropsychological@gmail.com
Ph: (818) 203-7410
Web: https://aceropsychologicalinc.com
Virtual only: In CA & NV

Age Range: 14+
Specialty: Craniofacial, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Addition
Other: Lived experience with craniofacial. Bilingual-Spanish. Trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Neurofeedback, Biofeedback.
Accept insurance: yes
Email: info@bluechairft.com
Ph: (310) 974-0533
Website: bluechairft.com
In person: Redondo Beach, Corona; Torrance location coming soon & Virtual in CA
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Ph: 310-455-8241
Virtual only: In CA
Age Range: Adolescents, Adults and Families
Specialization: Individual & family therapy. Works with student transitions (e.g., into high school or college), anxiety, depression, stress management, relationships.
Other: Background in education. Consults with parents and children Speaks Spanish
Accepts Insurance: Yes
Email: dr.crystalquarry@qpsychologygroup.com
Ph: (424) 903-6520
Web: https://qpsychologygroup.com/
In person: Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach & Torrance
Age Range: Children through adults
Accepts Insurance: Yes, including Medicare
Email: support@soultenders.com
Ph: 626-701-4249 main office line
In person locations: Arcadia; Burbank; Cerritos; Claremont; Monrovia; Pasadena; Placentia; San Marino; Signal Hill; Thousand Oaks; West LA; Whittier
Virtual: Yes
CHILD & FAMILY CENTERS: Rancho Cucamonga & South Pasadena, CA
Age range: 5 to 85+
Specialty: Soultenders has a network of providers offering in person and Telehealth. The closest location to you would be our Wesr LA office. Specializing in trauma grief, adjustment, LGBTQ anxiety depression children, couples & families
Other: bilingual therapists for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Russian, Armenian and Farsi
Accepts Insurance: Yes, including Medicare
Email: paul@courageousACTtherapy.com
Ph: 949-288-3319
Web: https://care.headway.co/providers/j-paul-zawacki
Virtual only: CA
Age range: 18+
Specialty: OCD and anxiety disorders
Other: Muslim clients; ADHD
Primary Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Note: Clients are welcome to call at the provided number or visit Headway page to schedule a free consultation.
Accepts Insurance: Yes

Other Affordable Care Options

While I haven’t personally vetted every provider on this list, my goal is to make it easier for individuals and families to find care that fits their needs and budget. This section highlights trusted providers who accept insurance or offer low-cost services because cost should never be a barrier to getting the right support.

Ph: (818) 203-5063
Email: info@cdmtherapy.com
Website: cdmtherapy.com
Accepts some Medi-Cal plans
Ph: (818) 990-9898
Website & Intake Form: counselingwest.com
Affordable counseling services for crisis or long-term support
Ph: (310) 271-9999
Fees: Sliding scale; average session fee is $25
Provides low-cost comprehensive services for individuals, couples, and families
Website: openpathcollective.org
Fees: $30–$70/session; one-time membership fee of $65
Online or in-person therapy with a wide national network
Website: sccc-la.org
Fees: Sliding scale, rates based on ability to pay
For LA Care Plan Medi-Cal: Intake Form
All others: General Intake Form
Website: SSPC at UCLA
Email: SSPC@mednet.ucla.edu
Ph: (310) 825-6501
Ph: (310) 825-2305
Email: ucla@psychclinic.hush.com
Fees: Low-cost, sliding scale for therapy and assessment
Services include therapy and testing provided by supervised doctoral students

Psychiatrists

Medical doctors who specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication and may also provide consultation or ongoing medication management.

Psychiatrists and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Email: drhoftman@helixpsych.com
Phone: 424-944-8549 (call or text)
Website: www.helixpsych.com
In person: El Segundo, CA. Virtual: In CA
Age Range: Life span; 6 and younger to 80+
Specialty: Child and adolescent psychiatry, TMS, psychosis risk, schizophrenia, neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic conditions
Other: ADHD, OCD, depression, and anxiety; motivational interviewing, humanistic approach
Insurance: No
Come as you are. You've made a brave decision to seek help. My goal is to establish a relationship that will allow you to share openly and begin to heal yourself on your lifelong journey. I'm here to offer comprehensive evaluation and treatment options. What are your goals?
Emails: Office@principiumpsychiatry.com; PrincipiumAdmin@principiumpsychiatry.com; Z@principiumpsychiatry.com
Phone numbers:
CA office: 310-564-0110
NY office: 212-335-0236
Website: Principiumpsychiatry.com
In-person locations:
CA - Santa Monica, CA
NY - Grand Central, NYC; Wall St, NYC; Hamptons, Long Island
CT - Greenwich, CT
Telehealth states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, California
Age Range: all ages
Specialties: Interventional Psychiatry (ketamine, Spravato, ECT, TMS), Forensic Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Psychopharmacology, IOP
Insurance: No
Ph: 424-209-2045
Email: drkhan@akhanmd.com
Website: www.akhanmd.com
AGE RANGE : 6-64
SPECIALTY: LGBTQIA+, mental health, depression, anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma
In-person: Beverly Hills & Santa Monica, CA Virtual: Yes
Insurance: No
Dr. Khan is a double board certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist offering psychiatric medication management and/or individual therapy for patients from ages 6 to 64. He offers in-person and virtual appointments in CA and enjoys collaborating with primary care providers and individual therapists. He has extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ patients. He is out-of-network with insurance panels, but he can provide a superbill to submit to insurance companies.
All providers
Ph: 626-723-3099
Email: new@reswellhealth.com
Web: https://reswellhealth.com/
In person: Pasadena Virtual: yes, in CA
Insurance: No
Dr. Golie Khayef, DRPH
Web: : https://reswellhealth.com/our-team/golie-khayef-drph
Age range: 6yo-60yo
Specialty: Mental Health Related Nutrition, Disordered Eating, Chronic Diseases
Other: Intuitive Eating Approach

Dr. Michael Enenbach, MD
Web: https://reswellhealth.com/our-team/michael-enenbach-md/
Age range: 6yo-60yo
Specialty: Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry (medication management)
Other: ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Borderline, SI, LGBTQ
Dr. Enenbach joined ResWell this year with 24 years of experience. His approach is kind, warm and patient centered. He values sharing psychoeducation with clients and families. He practices collaboratively with our integrative team and our community of providers outside of our practice.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners

Advanced practice nurses with specialized training in mental health assessment, diagnosis, and medication management. Psychiatric nurse practitioners can prescribe medication and often take a collaborative, holistic approach to care.

Medical Director: Dr. Hari Nair, MD - Child and Adult Psychiatrist
Phone: 323-325-2889
Email: hello@carestonepsychiatry.comWebsite: www.carestonepsychiatry.com
Location in-person: Miracle Mile/Los Angeles, CA Virtual: yes, in CA
Age Range: Children, Teens, Adults, and Older Adults (6–64)
Specialty:
- Anxiety & Depression
- ADHD & Focus Difficulties
- Trauma & Emotional Regulation
- Sleep Challenges
- Hormone & Energy Shifts
- Irritability & Impulse Control
Other areas of focus:
- LGBTQIA+ affirming care
- Integrative, root-cause-focused & holistic strategies
- Collaborative care with families and schools
Other: At CareStone Psychiatry, we provide compassionate, personalized care, listening carefully to each patient and collaborating with families, schools, and other providers. Our goal is to help you feel supported, empowered, and balanced as you navigate life’s challenges.
Next Step: Schedule an appointment today: www.carestonepsychiatry.com/contact

Coaching, Remediation & Activity Specialists

Executive Functioning & Life Coaches

Coaching is action-oriented and collaborative, focusing on real-world strategies to improve daily functioning at school, work, and home. This may include ADHD/EF coaching, and personalized support for managing school, work, or life demands.

Cognitive Remediation & Engagement Specialists

These specialists support individuals with cognitive or memory impairments through skill-building, compensatory strategies, and individualized therapeutic engagement focused on quality of life and meaningful activity.

Executive Function Coaching for High School, College Students & Adults
Ph: (310) 359-3230
Email: jill@jillbodie.com
Web: https://jillbodie.com/about/
Ph: (626) 644-4125
Email: TorresmannyET@gmail.com
Web: www.theanalyticalbrain.com/
Age range: elementary school - adulthood
Specialty: Educational Therapy/Executive Functioning Development
Other: screening for other matters that may impact Executive Functioning (i.e. mental health, etc).
In person and virtual
Other: Free "check-ins" with parents and other professionals. I focus on getting students through college, but I start working with kids in the earlier years to prep before earning their bachelor's degree.

Phone: 650-730-3311
Email: efluck@sageeldercare.com
Age range: 8 - 100+
Specialty: Quality of Life Therapeutic Engagement Specialists
Other: Cognitive or physical Impairments, typically memory impairments, TBI and/or lifelong impairments.
In person: Home based care, and facilitated outings in CA. Virtual: yes, when appropriate
Insurance: no
The Hummingbird Project
The Hummingbird Project is a one-on-one therapeutic activity program for older adults and adults with disabilities. This unique program pairs clients with Engagement Specialists who create in-person and/or virtual individualized programming for each client based on holistic quality of life goals. This might include intellectual engagement, life review, creative enrichment experiences, memoir writing, art classes, physical activity, etc. You will receive a brief report after every session highlighting the activity or events of the week.
Our Engagement Specialists are trained professionals who are experts at engaging clients in meaningful activity, and they are passionate about the field of memory care. You can learn more about our team's diverse clinical and creative backgrounds on our website. You can read more about the program online at www.hummingbirdproject.net, and watch our 5-minute mini-documentary here.
Additional Services
Engagement Specialists also provide consultation with families, care providers, and professionals to establish plans for engaging clients in quality of life activities. This might include idea-generating, creating a therapeutic activity kit, individualized training for care team members (family or professional care providers), preparing and organizing materials, training professional care providers, and more. We also provide brief one-on-one interventions to address agitation, alleviate boredom that may be causing behavioral expressions of an unmet need, or provide support during transition and stress.
Ph: 866-277-2659
Email: jsumner@salmahealth.com
Web: https://www.salmahealth.com/
Age Range: 16+
In-person: La Jolla, CA. Virtual: in CA/CA residents only
Specialty: Neuropsychological assessment, cognitive training and rehabilitation, and counseling. Primary populations served include individuals with neurological disorders (e.g. TBI, dementia, & ADHD).
Cognitive rehabilitation therapy is divided into two components: restorative and compensatory approaches. The restorative approach aims to reinforce, strengthen, or restore the impaired skills. The compensatory approach teaches ways of bypassing or compensating for the impaired function.
Other: Individuals with neurological disorders & co-morbid mood and anxiety disorders (method: CBT or ACT). Individuals with insomnia (method: CBT-I).
Insurance: No

California Elder Care Referral Network

Planning and Care Providers in California

Email: info@petersandlove.com
Ph: (310) 405-0885
Web: www.petersandlove.com
In person: Greater Los Angeles, CA Virtual: yes, in CA
AGE RANGE: 65+
SPECIALTY: cognitive impairment, dementia, and a variety of other age-related issues.
Jill offers a complimentary consultation via Zoom
Jill Love is a senior care consultant and geriatric care manager (also known as an Aging Life Care Professional ® ), and she brings clarity and comfort to families as they navigate the world of senior care. She works with older adults and their families to evaluate needs and resources, create care plans, and adjust to changing circumstances. Jill has a master’s degree in Gerontology from the USC Davis School of Gerontology as well as an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. She holds an RCFE administrator certificate in California and is a professional member of the Aging Life Care Association.
Jill recently served as the principal investigator for an NIH grant to improve screening for dementia. She also co-leads the South Bay chapter of the Senior Specialists Group, part of the Foundation for Senior Services.

Geriatric Care Managers

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Elder Law & Estate Planning Attorneys, Fiduciary & Financial Specialists, Real Estate & Transition Specialists, Care Navigation & Support Programs, Benefits & Long-Term Care Advisors

Aging Support & Community Organizations

Explore statewide and local organizations dedicated to supporting and protecting older adults across diverse communities. These groups promote independence, connection, and access to essential services while also working to prevent abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation. From advocacy networks and aging service agencies to elder justice programs and protective services, these organizations offer reliable guidance, safety resources, and pathways to dignity and well-being at every stage of aging.

APS: www.cdss.ca.gov/adult-protective-services
Each California County has an Adult Protective Services (APS) agency to help elder adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are physically and/or mentally impaired), when these adults are believed to be in danger due to physical, sexual, financial abuse, isolation, neglect, self-neglect, or at risk of homelessness. County APS agencies investigate reports of abuse of elders and dependent adults who live in private homes, apartments, hotels or hospitals, or who are, or soon will be, experiencing homelessness.
Web: https://ad.lacounty.gov/services/adult-protective-services/
LA County Adult Protective Services provides a system of in-person response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Elder Abuse Hotline Call: 1-877-4R SENIORS (1-877-477-3646); Long-term Care Ombudsman Related Reports Call: 1-800-334-9473
Web: C4A: www.c4a.info/
A statewide organization supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging in California.
Web: aging.ca.gov
Coordinates services, benefits, and local Area Agencies on Aging to support seniors statewide.
Web: www.elderjusticecal.org/
Protects the rights, independence, and safety of older adults through education, policy advocacy, and cross-agency collaboration.
Council on Aging Southern California: www.coasc.org/programs/senior-protection-program-fast/
Offers education and volunteer support to prevent financial abuse, working with legal, banking, and elder-care professionals in Southern California.
- Senior Protection Program (SPP): The Senior Protection Program offers education and outreach to help older adults and families recognize and prevent financial abuse. SPP provides guidance on red flags, scam prevention, and where to turn for trusted support.
- Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST): FAST brings together volunteer experts in law, banking, real estate, elder services, and financial oversight to help resolve complex cases of elder abuse. They assist Adult Protective Services, ombudsmen, law enforcement, and attorneys with consultation and guidance to protect vulnerable older adults.
Web: villagemovementcalifornia.org/
A peer-led network of villages across the state that helps older adults stay connected, supported, and living in their communities.

Dementia Support & Advocacy Organizations

This section highlights local chapters of national dementia organizations, statewide agencies, advocacy networks, and community programs dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by memory loss or cognitive change.

Whether you’re seeking information, connection, or guidance through the dementia journey, these organizations offer trusted resources and a sense of community along the way.

A nonprofit dedicated to advancing care, support, and research for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Its mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s through global research, advocacy, and community programs. The organization offers a free 24/7 helpline, expert guidance, and local chapters that provide education, caregiver resources, and direct support for individuals and families affected by memory loss.
- California Southland Chapter (www.alz.org/socal): Covers Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Kern, Tulare, Kings, and Inyo counties, offering educational programs, support, and care consultations.
- Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter (www.alz.org/norcal): Provides support groups, resources, and services across Northern California and Nevada.
- Central Coast Chapter (www.alz.org/cacentralcoast): Serves people facing Alzheimer's in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties, focusing on support, advocacy, and research.
A statewide network of university-based Centers of Excellence dedicated to improving dementia care, training professionals, and advancing research. Each center provides specialized evaluation, culturally responsive care, and community education while helping build the state’s dementia-care workforce through research, training, and outreach. Southern California based locations include the Mary S. Easton Center at UCLA (https://eastonad.ucla.edu/) and the CADC at USC/Rancho Los Amigos (https://ranchomemoryclinic.org/)
Web: www.alzheimersla.org
A nonprofit that provides free programs and support for families and advocates for quality care and a cure.
Web: https://alzconnected.org/
A free online community designed for people living with dementia and those who care for them. Members can post questions about dementia-related issues, offer support, and create public and private groups around specific topics
Web: www.elderjusticecal.org/
Protects the rights, independence, and safety of older adults through education, policy advocacy, and cross-agency collaboration.
Council on Aging Southern California: www.coasc.org/programs/senior-protection-program-fast/
Offers education and volunteer support to prevent financial abuse, working with legal, banking, and elder-care professionals in Southern California.
- Senior Protection Program (SPP): The Senior Protection Program offers education and outreach to help older adults and families recognize and prevent financial abuse. SPP provides guidance on red flags, scam prevention, and where to turn for trusted support.
- Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST): FAST brings together volunteer experts in law, banking, real estate, elder services, and financial oversight to help resolve complex cases of elder abuse. They assist Adult Protective Services, ombudsmen, law enforcement, and attorneys with consultation and guidance to protect vulnerable older adults.
Web: villagemovementcalifornia.org/
A peer-led network of villages across the state that helps older adults stay connected, supported, and living in their communities.

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Choosing the right living arrangement is an important part of aging well. Options range from in-home supports to residential settings with increasing levels of care. As needs change, understanding these options helps individuals and families make informed, thoughtful decisions.

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