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Best Therapists And Counselors in Manhattan Beach, CA (2026)

1,036 therapists and counselors ranked by RP ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Manhattan Beach: Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo, RP Score 79/100; 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 44

    Most-reviewed: LifeLine Walk-In Medical & Mental Health Nursing Clinic, 235 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 1,036 ranked; ranked #44.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

1,036 Manhattan Beach therapists and counselors are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 390 open Saturdays and 231 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,036 rated practices.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo794.9★ (109)El Segundo, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Clear Behavioral Health – Residential Mental Health Services in Manhattan Beach795.0★ (12)Manhattan BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Theodore Seeds, LMFT784.7★ (14)Manhattan BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in Redondo Beach784.6★ (122)Redondo Beach, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Clear Behavioral Health -Teen Mental Health Services in Manhattan Beach784.3★ (11)Manhattan BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Clear Behavioral Health – Dual Diagnosis Outpatient Treatment in Redondo Beach785.0★ (57)Redondo Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Blume Behavioral Health775.0★ (41)Redondo Beach, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Steve Walker Therapy755.0★ (24)Hermosa Beach, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9One Heart Counseling Center754.6★ (11)Manhattan BeachSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Clear Behavioral Health - Virtual Mental Health Services in Torrance754.8★ (33)Torrance, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 1,036 best therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Manhattan Beach

    Based in El Segundo, 2 mi away

    79/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    115 Main St, El Segundo, CA 90245
  2. 79/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1208 Highview Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  3. Based in Manhattan Beach

    78/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1230 Rosecrans Ave #300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  4. 78/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    201 Herondo St #100, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
  5. 78/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    515 N Sepulveda Blvd b, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  6. 78/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2309 W 190th St, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
  7. Based in Redondo Beach, 3 mi away

    77/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    2403 Perkins Ln, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
  8. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2401 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 107, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  9. Based in Manhattan Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #9 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    2100 N Sepulveda Blvd Ste 27, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  10. 75/100RP Score

    Ranked #10 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    18123 Prairie Ave, Torrance, CA 90504
  11. Based in Manhattan Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Marriage or relationship counselor”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–7 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    Address
    818 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  12. Based in Manhattan Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9:30 PM
    Address
    1230 Rosecrans Ave #300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  13. Based in Manhattan Beach

    75/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1230 Rosecrans Ave #300, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
  14. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    2615 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 225, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  15. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2615 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 326, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  16. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #20 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2309 CA-1 Ste 207, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  17. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    74/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 10 AM–8 PM · Thu 9 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2309 CA-1 Ste 202, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  18. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #22 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health service”, 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    2200 CA-1 #210, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  19. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Counselor”, 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–2 PM
    Address
    2200 Pacific Coast Hwy STE 103, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  20. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    73/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”, 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
    Address
    2615 CA-1 Ste 319, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
  21. Based in Hermosa Beach, 1 mi away

    72/100RP Score

    Ranked #25 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”, 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2200 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 218, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Therapists and counselors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in RP Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,036 ranked therapists and counselors here; the rest are on their profiles.

therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ethos Recovery724.9★ (116)9 mi
27Albert Knapp & Associates723.3★ (14)2 mi
28Tom Andre Counseling725.0★ (4)3 mi
29Yellow Chair Collective725.0★ (3)In Manhattan Beach
30Tulua Health724.9★ (41)8 mi
31Clear Behavioral Health - Residential Mental Health Services in Los Angeles725.0★ (3)5 mi
32Clear Behavioral Health - Residential Mental Health Services in Torrance725.0★ (7)6 mi
33Manifesting M.E. Wellness725.0★ (5)6 mi
34Overland IOP & PHP - Los Angeles Mental Health Treatment724.9★ (163)10 mi
35Dora Jurisic, LMFT725.0★ (7)1 mi
36Clearview Treatment Programs714.4★ (147)8 mi
37Mandi Raspudic, M.A., LPCC715.0★ (10)7 mi
38Center for Discovery - Torrance712.4★ (5)5 mi
39Catherine Alvarado Therapy + EMDR714.3★ (16)4 mi
40Clara Connolly Therapy + EMDR715.0★ (7)4 mi
41Julie Fanelli Therapy715.0★ (6)1 mi
42Kacey Walker Therapy715.0★ (6)1 mi
43Choices Life Management Services714.9★ (109)1 mi
44LifeLine Walk-In Medical & Mental Health Nursing Clinic715.0★ (235)5 mi
45Muse Treatment714.6★ (108)9 mi
46Higher Grounds Management714.9★ (69)7 mi
47Dr. Fritz Hershey Psy.D., LMFT714.7★ (15)2 mi
48Melissa Solem Turan, LMFT715.0★ (6)1 mi
49Kelly Psychiatric Associates, Inc.714.0★ (4)In Manhattan Beach
50Kathy Kim, LMFT715.0★ (6)1 mi

Also serving Manhattan Beach

20 more therapists and counselors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked therapists and counselors serving Manhattan Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allison Cynara Conroy MFT1.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Cherrelle Brown, Counselor5.0★ (2)In Manhattan Beach
dr dupee5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Dr. Amie L. Callon, South Bay Psychology5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Dr. Angela Bisignano, Ph.D.5.0★ (2)In Manhattan Beach
Dupee Suzanne M MD3.0★ (4)In Manhattan Beach
Geoffrey Gershenson5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Janet Dion, Licensed Marriage Family Therapist5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Jaynes-Bell Christine5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Jill Dictrow Marriage Family Therapist1.0★ (2)In Manhattan Beach
Mari Isabel Novoa, M.S., AMFT #1355185.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Maxwell Valerie PHD4.7★ (25)In Manhattan Beach
Mind and Brain Link5.0★ (5)In Manhattan Beach
Onyekwere Anyanwu, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner5.0★ (2)In Manhattan Beach
Rina Varughese, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Ruby Paparello, LMFT5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Samirah Alam, Counselor5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
The Hungry Heart5.0★ (2)In Manhattan Beach
Vanessa Hernandez5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach
Vivian F. Credidio, PHD5.0★ (1)In Manhattan Beach

How we ranked Manhattan Beach therapists and counselors

We scored 1,036 Manhattan Beach therapists and counselors on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Manhattan Beach data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a therapist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure they regularly work with clients who have your concern, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Check which license they hold (for example LPC, LCSW, LMFT or RP) and look it up with the board or college that issued it.
  4. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  5. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  6. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a therapist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How often do you work with concerns like mine?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach: frequently asked questions

Who is the best therapist in Manhattan Beach?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked therapist in Manhattan Beach, CA is Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo with an RP Score of 79/100. It has 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Clear Behavioral Health – Residential Mental Health Services in Manhattan Beach (#2) and Theodore Seeds, LMFT (#3) follow. We ranked 1,036 therapists and counselors on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many therapists and counselors are there in Manhattan Beach?

RankedPsychologists ranks 1,036 therapists and counselors serving Manhattan Beach, CA. 10 of them are based in Manhattan Beach; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach work on weekends?

390 of 1,036 ranked therapists and counselors post Saturday hours and 231 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Clear Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services in El Segundo (#1), Clear Behavioral Health – Residential Mental Health Services in Manhattan Beach (#2) and Theodore Seeds, LMFT (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Manhattan Beach therapists and counselors have?

The median Google rating among 1,036 rated therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. LifeLine Walk-In Medical & Mental Health Nursing Clinic has the most, 235 reviews, and ranks #44. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank therapists and counselors?

Each therapist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do therapists and counselors outside Manhattan Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Manhattan Beach city center, our service radius for therapists and counselors. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can therapists and counselors pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are therapists and counselors in Manhattan Beach ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on therapy and counseling and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

Is a licensed counselor the same as a psychologist?

No. Licensed professional counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists and, in Ontario, registered psychotherapists hold their own licenses and answer to their own boards or colleges. They provide talk therapy for many of the same concerns; formal psychological testing is usually done by a psychologist.

Can I see a therapist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Manhattan Beach

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 1,036 therapists and counselors serving Manhattan Beach.
  2. November 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.