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LMFT Therapists Available in Downey

This page lists licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) who are available to clients in Downey. Use it if you are comparing therapists who work with individuals, couples, and families and who are licensed to practice anywhere in California. When choosing, compare specialties, therapy approaches, experience with family or relationship issues, and whether they offer online sessions that fit your schedule. A California license covers the whole state, so a therapist’s physical city does not limit their ability to work with you if they are licensed in California.

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  1. 1. Eileen Maxwel, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Female

    Licensed California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Eileen Online sessions

  2. 2. Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT

    5 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for relationships and transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Depression · Compassion fatigue

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Dr. Online sessions

  3. 3. Leslie Patt, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California LMFT for relationships and caregiving

    Works with Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Depression

    Continue with Leslie Online sessions

  4. 4. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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  5. 5. William Money, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    Strengths-based therapy for stress and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with William Online sessions

  6. 6. Yasmin Philipos, LMFT

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT focused on stress and anxiety support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety

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  7. 7. Carol Wood, LMFT

    29 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT providing relationship and trauma support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Carol Online sessions

  8. 8. Cheryl Garnica, LMFT

    11 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for change, resilience, and emotional balance

    Works with Relationship · Family · Anger · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Cheryl Online sessions

  9. 9. Sandra West, LMFT

    25 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT with 25 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Approaches Solution-Focused Therapy

    Continue with Sandra Online sessions

  10. 10. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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  11. 11. Gian Sarabia, LMFT

    6 years in practice · English, Spanish · Male

    California LMFT offering thoughtful, individualized therapy

    Works with Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Bipolar · Depression · Stress, Anxiety

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

    Continue with Gian Online sessions

  12. 12. Menachem Stulberger, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT specializing in relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    Continue with Menachem Online sessions

  13. 13. Christiane Soehnlein, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English, German · Female

    Experienced California LMFT supporting relationships and mood

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Intimacy-related issues · Depression

    Continue with Christiane Online sessions

  14. 14. Janice Snyder, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LMFT helping with relationships and anxiety

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Janice Online sessions

  15. 15. Adam Lee, LMFT

    20 years in practice · English · Male

    Compassionate LMFT for life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Adam Online sessions

About marriage and family therapist therapy for people in Downey

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Downey can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

1,441 therapists match this page, all of whom name marriage and family therapist among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Downey

Downey has a population of about 114,355. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

What does an LMFT in California specialise in?

An LMFT focuses on relationship dynamics and family systems. They commonly work with couples, parent-child conflicts, blended family issues, and communication problems. Many also address individual concerns that affect relationships, such as anxiety or depression. Ask any therapist about their clinical approaches and experience with the specific family or relationship issue you want to address.

Can I see an LMFT if I live in Downey but the therapist lists a different city?

Yes. A California license allows an LMFT to work with clients anywhere in the state, so the city listed by the therapist does not prevent them from accepting clients in Downey. Confirm directly with the therapist that they are accepting new clients in your area and that they offer online sessions if you prefer remote appointments.

How do I compare LMFTs on this page for couples or family therapy?

Compare therapists by their stated specialisms, years of experience with couples or family work, and the therapy modalities they use (such as systemic therapy or emotionally focused therapy). Check whether they mention working with issues like infidelity, co-parenting, or blended families. You can also look for notes about session format, language, and what populations they commonly treat.

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