Therapists in Hermosa Beach, CA

Our team of skilled therapists in Hermosa Beach, California.

Finding the Right Therapist in Hermosa Beach

Finding a therapist you trust is one of the most important steps you can take for your mental health — and we don’t take that lightly. At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, our team of licensed therapists and associates is based in Hermosa Beach, California, serving individuals, couples, teens, and families across the South Bay, including Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Torrance, and the surrounding communities.

We believe therapy works best when the fit is right. That’s why we offer a range of therapists with different specialties, backgrounds, and approaches — so you can find the person who feels like the right match for you. And if we’re not the right fit, we’ll help you find someone who is.

Our Hermosa Beach therapy office is a calm, comfortable space steps from the beach — intentionally designed to feel welcoming rather than clinical. Our therapists also offer Walk and Talk sessions on the Hermosa Beach Strand and on the sand, for those who find movement helpful to the therapeutic process.

Eva Teitelbaum

Registered Associate MFT #145672

Eva is a trauma-informed, EMDR-trained therapist with a warm, person-centered approach. She specializes in working with adults healing from childhood trauma, particularly those who have coped through self-criticism, people-pleasing, or emotional disconnection. Eva helps clients uncover long-held patterns, build self-compassion, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

Specialties: Trauma, EMDR, anxiety, grief, self-worth, people-pleasing, codependency, emotional disconnection

Meet Eva

Julia Callas

Registered Associate MFT #161425

Julia is a warm, practical therapist with a gift for connecting with teens and adolescents navigating anxiety, stress, self-doubt, big emotions and helping clients heal from trauma. She also offers Premarital and Foundational Couples Counseling using the evidence-based Prepare/Enrich program, helping couples build strong communication and conflict skills from the start. Julia is EMDR trained and draws from CBT, DBT, IFS, and EFT.

Specialties: Teen anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, self-esteem, premarital counseling, EMDR, relationship skills

Meet Julia

Shannon Meena

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #116074

Shannon is a compassionate, CBT-trained therapist with a talent for helping clients quiet anxiety and ruminating thoughts. She creates a safe, grounding space where clients can build communication skills, strengthen self-esteem, and work through life transitions. Shannon has a special ability to connect with pre-teens and teenagers and is trained in TF-CBT for trauma.

Specialties: Anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma (TF-CBT), self-esteem, communication

Shannon is available for virtual sessions only at this time.

Meet Shannon

Meet The Founder

Whitney Boole

MA, Licensed MFT #93107

Whitney established Beach Cities Psychotherapy in 2016 with the goal of creating a safe, comfortable practice by the beach for the South Bay Community.

Whitney appreciates the vulnerability required in seeking help and wants people who reach out to find the right fit— if she and her Associates are not the best fit, she helps people who reach out find a local therapist who is.

Whitney’s focus is on her clients’ needs and goals, offering a compassionate non-judgmental approach to psychotherapy. While Whitney still works with many of her clients in the office, Whitney also offers Walk and Talk sessions on the strand in Hermosa and on the beach as well across the street from our offices. She has experience with mood disorders including anxiety, panic and depression, addiction, trauma, relational issues and she also offers couples therapy.

Meet Whitney

What We Help With

Our Hermosa Beach therapists specialize in:

Anxiety and depression
Trauma and PTSD (including EMDR)
Couples therapy and relationship issues
Teens and adolescents
Parenting support
Codependency
Infidelity
Addiction and substance use
Divorce
Life Transitions
Premarital counseling

Whether you’re navigating a specific crisis or simply feeling stuck, our team is here to help you move forward.

Serving Hermosa Beach and the Entire South Bay

Beach Cities Psychotherapy is conveniently located in Hermosa Beach, making it easy to access therapy whether you live locally or are commuting from nearby communities. We work with clients from across the South Bay, including:

Manhattan Beach — just minutes up the coast
Redondo Beach — a short drive south
El Segundo — close to the north end of the beach cities
Torrance — easily accessible from the South Bay
Lawndale, Hawthorne, and beyond — we welcome clients from throughout the greater Los Angeles South Bay area

We also offer telehealth sessions for clients throughout California, so geography doesn’t have to be a barrier to getting support.

Ready to Meet Your Therapist?

We know that reaching out is the hardest part. Our team is here to make the process as simple and comfortable as possible. Browse our therapists below to learn more about each person’s background and specialties — or reach out directly and we’ll help you find the best fit.