Whether you’ve been directly affected by the fires, know someone who has, or are simply overwhelmed by the challenging situation we’re facing, there are several organizations offering psychological support:
- Los Angeles County ACCESS Center: Available to provide support through 1-800-854-7771
- Jewish Federation Los Angeles: Offering mental health services, meals, shelter, and support for displaced individuals, families, and organizations. .
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call or text 988 for immediate help, or access their Lifeline live chat.
- California Department of Public Health: Provides guidance on coping with loss, discussing wildfires with children, and more. Details are available here.
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Resources: A curated list of mental health services for those impacted by the fires is available here.
In addition to these organizations, there are independent health practitioners offering pro bono assistance throughout the city. The vast majority of these professionals offer both virtual and in-person sessions, and many provide assistance in other languages such as Spanish, Korean, or Arabic. You can find all the information in this list:
- Saul Salmeron, LMFT
Email: salmerons@restoringvidatherapy.com
Additional language: Spanish
Specializes in trauma and grief, offering individual therapy for adults and teens (ages 12-18) and couples therapy. Provides 4-6 short-term pro bono sessions for 2-3 clients. - Samantha Curiale, LMFT
Email: samanthacurialelmft@gmail.com
Focuses on grief and chronic/terminal illness, offering individual therapy for adults. Provides short-term pro bono therapy (around five sessions) to those in need. - Molly Mindel, LMFT
Email: mollymindeltherapy@gmail.com
A trauma and relationship therapist specializing in ACT and EFT, with extensive experience working with children, families, adults, and couples. Offers 3-5 pro bono sessions for 2-4 clients based on their needs. - Emily Ruiz, LMFT
Email: emily@emilyruiztherapy.com
Specializes in trauma with training in somatic experiencing, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals and people of color. Offering two pro bono spots for 10 sessions for individuals impacted by the LA wildfires. - Shayda Ewalt, LMFT
Email: shaydatherapy@gmail.com
Trauma-informed therapist specializing in PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and relationship issues. Certified in EMDR and Brainspotting, and currently training in Somatic Experiencing. Offering pro bono services for individuals affected by the LA wildfires. - Cory Goldstein, LMFT
Email: cory@corygoldsteinpsychotherapy.com
Specializes in chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma, with a focus on somatic work. Offering 4 weeks of pro bono therapy (one session per week) to help individuals impacted by the LA wildfires - Tanya Ward, LMFT and Owner
Email: tanya@tanyawardtherapy.com
Provides trauma-focused therapy with Christian faith integration for those seeking it - Michelle Vo, LCSW
Email: contact@michellevolcsw.com
Works with Asian American populations, first-generation immigrants, and peripartum and postpartum women. Specializes in stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and transition difficulties. Accepting 1-2 clients for up to 6 pro bono sessions each until March 2025 - Jillian Lee, AMFT #142909
Email: jillian.lee@bayviewci.org
additional language: beginner cantonese (understands but limited speaking)
Provides services to community members impacted by the wildfires in LA, offering pro bono therapy virtually and in-person in San Francisco. Works with San Francisco Unified School District and offers mental health services with MediCal at no cost. - Gabrielle M. Aroz, LMFT
Email: gabrielle@gabriellearozlmft.com
Works with individuals, children, and families using a trauma-informed approach, offering support for emotional and behavioral challenges. Offers 2-3 short-term pro bono sessions. - Elyce Mandich, LCSW
Email: elyce@thetherapyco.org
Specializes in trauma. Offering short-term 90-minute intensives combining talk therapy and brainspotting. Providing 2 clients with 8 free sessions. - Vickie Wagner, LMFT
Email: vickie@soulrestorationproject.org
Specializes in trauma-focused therapy, offering pro bono therapy for those affected by the wildfires. - Mary Vu Iammarino, LCSW
Email: maryvulcsw@gmail.com
Offering 3 free counseling services for those affected by the fires. - Veronica Waters, LMFT
Email: veronica.parker.mft@gmail.com
Specializes in substance abuse, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. Available for pro bono services. - Lexi Molloy, LCSW
Email: lexi@leximolloy.com
Specializes in trauma and EMDR. Offering 6 weeks of free sessions to those affected by the fires. - Erin Johnson, LPCC 11916
Email: erin@erinjohnsonlpcc.com
Offering pro bono single sessions focused on grounding, tension release, and stress reduction tools. - Sonia Milbank, LCSW
Email: soniamilbankpdx@gmail.com
Specializes in grief and chronic illness. Offering short-term counseling for those affected by the LA wildfires. - Kristin Lahey, LMFT
Email: kristinlahey33@gmail.com
Offering virtual sessions to individuals and families directly affected by the fires. Experienced in crisis management and trauma. - Catherine Edelstein, LMFT
Email: catherine.l.edelstein@gmail.com
Offering 3 free sessions via Zoom or phone, specializing in complex trauma and addiction. - Sari Rose Barron, LMFT, EMDR CERTIFIED (owner and clinician)
Email: intake@socal-ift.com
Specializes in trauma and grief. Offering 4 pro bono sessions per client and reduced fees for ongoing treatment. - P. Haines, LMFT, BCBA
Email: poppy.mindmatters@gmail.com
Specializes in working with youth and individuals. Offering support to EMS staff and their families. - Emily Behrs, LMFT
Email: hello@emilybehrs.com
Specializes in eating disorders, trauma, and working with teens. EMDR trained. - Brie Pierquet, LCSW
Email: info@mosaicsf.com
Specializes in first responder trauma. Offering short-term therapy to first responders and their immediate family members. - Heidi Fey, LCSW
Email: tristatetherapy.az@gmail.com
Specializes in treating anxiety, depression, stress, and adjustment disorders. - Chloe Canton, LMFT
Email: chloecanton.mft@gmail.com
Specializes in therapy for children and adolescents. Offering 3 hours of free therapy for children and adolescents or parent coaching. - Lindsey Mandell, LMFT
Email: lindseymandell@proton.me
Specializes in trauma and offers pro bono telehealth sessions. Using various therapeutic modalities like brainspotting, EMDR, and IFS. - Noelle Seibert, LMFT
Email: noelleseibertlmft@gmail.com
Specializes in trauma therapy. - Dr. Cassidy Freitas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Email: hello@drcassidymft.com
Specializes in supporting parents, pregnancy, and postpartum. Trained in EMDR. - Caitlin DePaola, LMFT
Email: depaolacaitlin@gmail.com
Specializes in grief, life transitions, and therapy for a variety of ages. Offering brief therapy (6 sessions). - Jessi Blank, LPCC
Email: jessiblanklpcc@gmail.com
Specializes in trauma therapy using somatic techniques to calm anxious nervous systems. Offers 3 free therapy sessions for teens, adults, and couples. - Corrie Blissit, LMFT
Email: corrie@corrieblissit.com
Specializes in young adults (20s) and teens. Offers 3 pro bono spots (4 sessions each). - Olga Marshall
Email: kuzya325@yahoo.com
Additional language: Russian
Specializes in trauma and substance abuse. Clinical director at a residential mental health facility in TN. - Janna Casillas, PsyD
Email: janna.casillas.psyd@gmail.com
Specializes in trauma and integrates mindfulness and EMDR in therapy. Offers 1-2 free short-term therapy sessions (6 sessions total). - Susan Hea Jin Ko, LMFT
Email: susankotherapy@gmail.com
Additional language: Korean
Specializes in anxiety, depression, and perinatal therapy. Offers pro bono therapy for perinatal and postpartum mothers. - Nisi Baier, LMFT
Email: info@therapywithnisi.com
Specializes in stress, relationships, and crisis counseling. - Allison Lucchese, LMFT
Email: allison@yourresilientmindtherapy.com
Additional language: Spanish
Specializes in OCD treatment, anxiety, and depression. - Dr. Allison Altman, Ph.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Email: draltman@annaglezermd.com
Additional language: None
Specializes in perinatal therapy for individuals affected by the fires. - Kecia Van Mechelen, LMFT
Email: quiche5498@gmail.com
Specializes in trauma therapy using EMDR. Offers 5 free sessions. - Clarissa Chui, LCSW
Email: chuiclarissa@gmail.com
Specializes in working with first-generation individuals and trauma. Focuses on solutions and trauma exploration. - Mike Pugh, PhD, Rehab Psychologist
Email: info@re-activept.com
Specializes in chronic conditions and neurological disorders. Offers 3 free sessions. - Kimberly Crickette, AMFT
Email: info@re-activept.com
Specializes in chronic conditions and neurological disorders. Offers 3 free sessions. - Jeanette Villanueva
Email: jvillanueva.ip@soultenders.com
Additional language: Spanish
Specializes in EMDR therapy. - Jeannie Elbing, LCSW
Email: jeannieelbinglcsw@gmail.com
Specializes in working with teens and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues. Offers up to 6 free 45-minute sessions. - Allyson Byers, AMFT
Email: allyson@allysonbtherapy.com
Specializes in chronic illness, pain, medical and relational trauma, and grief. Offers 5-8 free sessions. - Angelica Cole, LMFT
Email: angelica@havencounselingco.com
Specializes in trauma and anxiety for women. Offers one pro bono session for a new client. - Nazmeih El-khatib, Mental Health Clinician
Email: nazmeih.el-khatib@bayviewci.org
Additional language: Arabic
Specializes in client-centered therapy, CBT, DBT, and play therapy for children and adults. - Carly Goldstein-Schu, LMFT
Email: carly@goldsteinschutherapy.com
Specializes in experiential, attachment-based, and somatic techniques. Offers 8 pro-bono sessions with sliding scale rates after. - Madison Blair, LCSW
Email: madisonblairmsw@gmail.com
Specializes in trauma and OCD. Offers 8-12 weeks of pro bono therapy with sliding scale afterward. - Suzie ShihShin Wu, LCSW
Email: connect@suziewupsychotherapy.com
Additional language: Mandarin Chinese
Specializes in trauma therapy. Offers 2-3 short-term pro-bono sessions for acute stress and crisis counseling. - Dr. Ari Shahabaldiny
Email: drari@wellmindedfoundatio.org
Specializes in individual, teen, couple, and family therapy. - Amanda Perez, ASW
Email: amandaperezasw@gmail.com
Specializes in grief and loss. Offers 3-5 free sessions for in-person (ages 3 and up) and virtual (ages 12 and up) therapy. - Joni Beckner, LPC, ATR-BC
Email: joniartsw@yahoo.com
Specializes in trauma-informed support using expressive therapies. Provides 60-90 day pro bono therapy for individuals. - Dr. Becky Belinsky, LMFT
Email: becky@beckybelinsky.com
Specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, relationships, and family therapy. Offers 4 pro bono sessions (1-2 times per week) - Jill Vyn, Life/Empowerment Coach
Email: jill@jillvyn.com
Specializes in inner child and emotional healing. Offers 3 free 30-60 minute virtual sessions for up to 10 clients.
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