Affordable & Low Cost Therapy Los Angeles and Across California

I offer affordable, flexible, and low‑cost therapy for individuals and families in Los angeles and across California who need emotional and/or mental health support. My approach is trauma informed and culturally responsive. Sessions are available online, in English or Spanish, so you can access care in the language and format that feels most comfortable for you. Whether you are navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, identity, or family challenges, therapy is a space where you can show up as you are and receive support that fits your budget and your schedule.

You can choose between:

  • Ongoing, open-ended therapy
  • A focused 6-week therapy plan
  • Low-cost or sliding-scale options (when available)

Low-Cost and Sliding Scale Therapy Options for You

Some clients begin with 6 weeks of affordable and flexible therapy and later transition into ongoing support. Others prefer to work open‑ended from the start, especially when they are looking for low‑cost therapy that can grow with them over time. During our consultation, we can talk about what feels realistic for your schedule, your goals, and your budget. We can also discuss whether you prefer sessions in English or Spanish, and what kind of support would feel most helpful right now.

During our consultation, we can discuss:

  • Your goals
  • Your financial considerations
  • Your preferred structure
  • Your current capacity

There is no “better” option — only what fits your life right now.

Affordable Therapy in Los Angeles & California

Seeking therapy is a meaningful investment in yourself, and finding support that fits your goals, schedule, and budget can make that process feel more manageable. I offer affordable, flexible, and low-cost therapy for adults, teens, and families in Los Angeles and throughout California through secure online sessions.

As a bilingual English and Spanish therapist, I provide trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, identity concerns, relationship challenges, and family issues.

If the cost of therapy has prevented you from seeking support, we can discuss affordable options that fit your financial situation and treatment goals.

Affordable therapist serving Los Angeles and California
L. Patty Flores, MSW, ASW126834
Bilingual English & Spanish Associate Clinical Social Worker serving clients throughout California via telehealth. Doctoral Student & Chancellor's Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis. Clinical supervision provided by Christina Dixon, LCSW87870.

Therapy structure

Short term VS Long term

We can shape therapy around your goals, your timeline, and the kind of support that feels sustainable.

1

6 Week Plan

Ideal for:

  • Navigating a breakup or life transition
  • Addressing anxiety patterns
  • Processing a specific event
  • Strengthening boundaries
  • Clarifying identity questions
  • Building coping skills

A 6-week plan is:

  • Structured
  • Goal-oriented
  • Time-limited
  • Collaborative

We will:

  • Identify clear focus areas early on
  • Track themes and progress intentionally
  • Develop practical tools and insights
  • Reassess at the end of 6 weeks
2

Ongoing long-term Therapy

This format allows space to:

  • Explore family history and attachment patterns
  • Work through trauma
  • Process identity development
  • Address relational dynamics
  • Understand long-standing emotional patterns
  • Move at a pace guided by what emerges

Long-term therapy supports:

  • Deeper transformation
  • Gradual integration
  • Relational repair within the therapeutic space
  • Work that unfolds over time rather than in phases

There is no fixed timeline.

Low-Cost and Sliding Scale Therapy Options

I understand that therapy can be a significant financial investment. A limited number of reduced-fee and sliding-scale appointments may be available based on financial need and scheduling availability.

My goal is to help you find a therapy structure that balances both your emotional needs and your financial reality.

During your consultation, we can discuss:

  • Current therapy rates
  • Sliding-scale availability
  • Short-term therapy options
  • Frequency of sessions
  • What feels financially sustainable for you

Affordable Online Therapy Across California

Online therapy allows you to access support from the comfort of your home, office, or any private space throughout California. Whether you live in Los Angeles, San Diego, Sacramento, San Francisco, Riverside, Fresno, or a smaller community, virtual therapy can make mental health care more accessible and convenient.

Flexible Support Wherever You Are

I provide affordable online therapy for adults, teens, and families throughout California using a secure and confidential telehealth platform. Online sessions offer the same level of care and connection as in-person therapy while reducing travel time and increasing flexibility for busy schedules.

Whether you are looking for short-term support or ongoing therapy, virtual sessions can help you prioritize your mental health while fitting therapy into your daily life.

Online Therapy May Be a Good Fit If You:

  • Have a busy work or school schedule
  • Prefer the privacy and convenience of meeting from home
  • Live in an area with limited mental health resources
  • Need flexible therapy options that fit your lifestyle
  • Are seeking therapy in English or Spanish
  • Want consistent support while traveling within California

Common Reasons Clients Seek Therapy

  • Anxiety and stress
  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges
  • Trauma and adverse experiences
  • Identity exploration
  • Relationship challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Emotional overwhelm and burnout

Short-Term or Ongoing Therapy

Whether you are interested in a structured 6-week therapy plan or ongoing therapy, we can develop a plan that aligns with your goals, schedule, and financial circumstances.

Therapy should feel accessible, sustainable, and tailored to your unique needs—not like another source of stress.

Serving Clients Throughout California

Online therapy is available for California residents, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Santa Monica, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Fresno, Oakland, and surrounding communities.

Spanish-Speaking Therapy

Affordable Therapy in English and Spanish

Finding a therapist who speaks Spanish can make therapy feel more personal, natural, and emotionally accessible. For many clients, certain feelings, memories, family experiences, and cultural realities are easier to express in Spanish.

I provide affordable and low-cost therapy options for Spanish-speaking adults, teens, and families in Los Angeles and throughout California through secure online sessions.

Therapy can be offered in English, Spanish, or a mix of both, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.

Spanish therapy may support you with:

  • Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
  • Family conflict and communication
  • Immigration-related stress and adjustment
  • Trauma, grief, and life transitions
  • Identity, culture, and belonging
  • Support for teens, adults, and families
Sessions are available online for California residents seeking affordable Spanish-speaking therapy.

How I Think About Therapy

I believe therapy should fit the person rather than asking the person to fit a single therapeutic model. My work is integrative, relational, and collaborative, drawing from multiple evidence-informed approaches while honoring your lived experiences, culture, relationships, and personal goals.

Mental health does not exist in isolation. Our experiences are shaped by our families, communities, migration experiences, culture, race, identity, and the systems we move through every day. Therapy can be a space to explore those experiences while recognizing both challenges and resilience.

Sometimes our present-day struggles are connected to earlier relationships, experiences, or patterns that developed over time. Together we explore those patterns with curiosity rather than judgment to better understand yourself and create lasting change.

Relationships have a significant impact on emotional well-being. Therapy may focus on improving communication, navigating conflict, processing grief, adjusting to life transitions, and strengthening supportive relationships.

Many people carry stories about themselves that were shaped by difficult experiences or messages received from others. Therapy creates space to examine those stories and reconnect with your strengths, values, and preferred identity.

Stress and trauma are not only experienced through thoughts but also through the body. Together we may notice physical sensations, nervous system responses, and patterns of tension while developing greater awareness, grounding, and emotional regulation.

At times, practical tools can be just as important as deeper exploration. Together we may identify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior while building coping strategies that support everyday functioning and emotional well-being.

"My colleague & good friend, Patty, is an inspirational & empowering clinician, as not only a professional, but also as an expert with lived experience of the child welfare system. She provides affirming, compassionate care in both English & Spanish."

Dr. Sky Lea Ross, LMFT, PsyD

"Patty brings a rare combination of clinical insight and lived experience that deeply enriches her work. Her commitment to immigrant families and trauma-informed practice is exceptional."

Dr. Cheryl Aguilar, LICSW, Ph.D.

"Patty's lived experience, education, and research background inform her deep commitment to the practice of healing. The ways she holds space invites each client into the room, just as they are. What she provides is a rare gift."

Sean Sparks, LMFT

📍Los Angeles, CA - In-person and online sessions available (California only)

I am employed by CR Dixon Counseling Inc for therapy services. For more info, visit her website: www.cdixoncounseling.com

L. Patty Flores, MSW, ASW126834
Doctoral Student & Chancellor's Fellow at WashU
Registered Clinical Social Worker No. ASW126834
Supervision by Christina Dixon, LCSW87870

Patty Flores - contact portrait

CONTACT ME

Los Angeles, CA, 91403

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FAQs

My goal is to make therapy accessible for people who may not be able to pay standard California rates. I offer lower cost sessions and flexible options so you can receive consistent support without feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of care. Therapy should be available to people from all backgrounds, not only those who can afford higher fees.

Yes. I offer a limited number of sliding scale spots for clients who qualify. These spots are designed for people who need support but cannot pay the full fee. We can talk together about what feels manageable for you.

Yes. Some people come weekly, others come biweekly, and some adjust their schedule based on what they are navigating. We will work together to find a rhythm that supports your goals while honoring your budget and capacity.

I offer both. Some clients come in for short term support around a specific issue. Others stay longer to work through deeper patterns or ongoing stress. You do not need to decide right away. We can explore what feels right as we go.

Yes. I offer online therapy for clients located anywhere in California. Many people choose online sessions because they are flexible, private, and easier to fit into a busy schedule.

Yes. I speak fluent Spanish and offer therapy fully in Spanish for individuals and families who prefer it.

I am not in network with insurance at this time. Many clients choose to pay out of pocket because it gives them more privacy and flexibility. If I join insurance panels in the future, I will update this page.

I use Ivy Pay, a secure payment app created specifically for therapists. It is simple, private, and easy to use.

We can talk about what feels realistic for you. Some clients come biweekly or adjust their schedule during certain months. My goal is to support you in a way that feels sustainable, not stressful.

Yes. Life happens. You can pause and return when you are ready. I will always welcome you back without judgment.