Affordable Therapy in Los Angeles & Online Across California

I offer affordable, trauma-informed therapy for teens, adults, and families, in person in Los Angeles and online across California. My standard fee is $180 per session, with a limited number of sliding-scale spots for those who qualify. Sessions are available in English or Spanish.

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 start with a focused 6-week plan, and others prefer ongoing therapy from the start. In a free consultation, we can talk about what feels realistic for your goals, schedule, and budget.

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.

Sliding Scale Therapy in English & Spanish

As a bilingual English and Spanish therapist, I provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy for anxiety, stress, trauma, identity, relationships, and family challenges.

I also work with teens, adoptees and foster youth, and families, and offer affordable immigration evaluations.

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

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

Therapy structure

Short-Term or Ongoing Therapy

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 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

My standard fee is $180 per session. A limited number of reduced-fee and sliding-scale spots are available based on financial need and availability. If no spots are open, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 24/7 Help Line at 1-800-854-7771 can connect you with free or low-cost services, including in Spanish.

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 lets you meet from home, work, or any private space in California, which saves travel time and makes consistent therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule. In-person sessions are also available in Los Angeles.

Serving Clients Throughout California

Online therapy is available for California residents, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, 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 therapy in Spanish for adults, teens, and families, in person in Los Angeles and online throughout California.

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 in person in Los Angeles and online for California residents.

"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 sessions in Los Angeles · Online throughout California

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
Associate Clinical Social Worker No. ASW126834
Supervision by Christina Dixon, LCSW87870

L. Patty Flores, bilingual therapist in Los Angeles

CONTACT ME

Los Angeles, CA, 91403
(213) 222-8794
patty@defyinglabels.com

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FAQs

My standard fee is $180 per session. I offer a limited number of sliding-scale spots for clients who qualify, and we can talk about session frequency and short-term options that fit your budget during a free consultation.

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 anywhere in California, as well as in-person sessions in Los Angeles. 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.

Reach out and ask about sliding-scale availability. If no spots are open, the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health 24/7 Help Line at 1-800-854-7771 can connect you with free or low-cost services, including in Spanish.