Business Details
Your Trusted Therapy Partner in Los Angeles
At Playa Vista Counseling, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and compassionate space for clients to explore their inner world, identify strengths, and work toward meaningful goals. Our team of highly trained therapists employs evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual's unique needs, fostering a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to share. Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and more, we empower clients to live fulfilling lives through personalized therapy. With expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and play therapy for children, we offer both short-term solution-focused sessions and long-term support. Our commitment to confidentiality and client-centered care ensures a therapeutic relationship built on trust and mutual respect.We serve Los Angeles communities including Culver City, Santa Monica, and Marina del Rey, with flexible in-person and telehealth options. As a private-pay practice, we prioritize client autonomy while offering superbills for insurance reimbursement. Our therapists bring extensive experience in addressing anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, grief, and relationship conflicts. We believe therapy is an investment in self-growth, with measurable progress often achieved in 4-10 sessions. Through free initial consultations, we help clients determine if our practice aligns with their needs before beginning treatment.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Child Play Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Telehealth Sessions
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual needs
- Our team includes experienced licensed and associate therapists
- We provide both in-person and secure telehealth sessions
- We specialize in anxiety, depression, and relationship counseling
- We maintain strict confidentiality without insurance company involvement
What people say
Excellent therapist
Safe and heard
Improved anxiety
Professional compassionate care
Helped break negative patterns
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized counseling sessions target specific mental health concerns through evidence-based approaches. Our licensed therapists help clients address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions while building coping skills. Sessions focus on creating measurable progress toward emotional wellness and self-empowerment through collaborative goal setting and therapeutic techniques.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples addresses communication breakdowns, conflict resolution, and intimacy issues. We help partners develop healthier interaction patterns and rebuild trust through structured sessions. Our approach combines emotional processing with practical tools for maintaining connection and navigating relationship challenges effectively.
Child Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate therapy using play techniques to help children express emotions and process experiences. Specially trained therapists guide children through emotional regulation and behavioral challenges. This approach creates a safe space for young clients to develop coping skills and improve social-emotional functioning through therapeutic play activities.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment programs combine cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices. We help clients identify thought patterns contributing to anxiety while developing practical coping strategies. Treatment addresses panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and specific phobias through structured skill-building and gradual exposure techniques tailored to individual needs.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions provide accessible mental health care for California residents. Using HIPAA-compliant platforms, we deliver the same quality treatment through video or phone sessions. This option maintains therapeutic continuity for clients preferring remote sessions while ensuring privacy and convenience without compromising treatment effectiveness.
People
Rachel Thomasian
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializing in anxiety, depression, and relationship counseling with over 15 years of clinical experience. Provides evidence-based therapy while maintaining strict client confidentiality.
Emma Eskildsen
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Focuses on trauma recovery and emotional healing using integrative therapeutic approaches. Brings extensive experience in helping clients navigate life transitions and mental health challenges.
Ranjita Rao
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders and stress management. Experienced in working with clients to develop practical coping strategies for daily challenges.
Camila Argueta
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Intake coordinator with expertise in connecting clients to appropriate therapeutic resources. Provides compassionate care while ensuring proper treatment matching for optimal outcomes.
Julia Yaccarino
Associate Clinical Social Worker
Supports clients through life transitions and emotional challenges with a strengths-based approach. Experienced in providing accessible mental health care as an intake coordinator.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you offer?
We provide cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based techniques, play therapy for children, and evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are private-pay providers but offer superbills for PPO insurance reimbursement. This maintains confidentiality while allowing potential out-of-network benefits.
What are your session fees?
Licensed therapist sessions range from $200-250 (individual) and $250-300 (couples). Associate therapists offer lower-fee appointments at $150-200 per session.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, we provide secure HIPAA-compliant video and phone sessions for California residents, maintaining the same quality of care as in-person visits.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book a free 15-minute consultation through our website or complete our contact form. We respond within 24 hours to schedule your initial session.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Los Angeles communities including Culver City, Santa Monica, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, and surrounding areas through in-person and virtual sessions.
