Therapist in West Los Angeles
Rita Balakhane, LMFT, sees adults, couples, and families at her West Los Angeles office and online. She specializes in depression, anxiety, and grief.
- 22+ years licensed experience
- Therapy in English and Farsi (Persian)
- Free 15-minute phone consultation
- Insurance via Rula and Headway
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Learn to manage anxiety and find calm through personalized, compassionate therapy.
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Find clarity and hope through compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression.
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Navigate loss and find meaning through supportive, compassionate grief therapy.
Learn moreWest Los Angeles
Daily life in West Los Angeles means balancing intense professional commitments, demanding academic schedules, and the realities of Westside traffic. That can make finding time for personal well-being feel like an uphill battle.
Rita Balakhane, LMFT, provides confidential, individualized therapy in West Los Angeles, in person at her office on Barrington Avenue or online through secure video sessions.
In Person or Online
You can choose the format that fits your week:
- In Person on Barrington Avenue: A dedicated, private space away from home and work for deep, reflective work.
- Online When It’s Easier: Join from home or the office without worrying about the 405, Wilshire Boulevard, or parking.
- Consistency: Maintain regular weekly appointments even during busy work sprints, travel within California, or family commitments.
Areas of Focus
With over 22 years in private practice, Rita supports adults facing a wide range of emotional and relational challenges:
- Anxiety, Stress & High Expectations: Tools to decompress from performance pressure, calm overthinking, and manage acute anxiety.
- Depression & Loss of Direction: Working through emotional fatigue, persistent sadness, and feelings of isolation.
- Navigating Life Transitions: Support for career shifts, relationship changes, divorce, and early-adulthood transitions.
- Grief & Loss: Empathetic, pacing-sensitive guidance through bereavement or personal rupture.
Getting Started
Contact Rita to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. You can talk through what you’re looking for and whether in-person or online sessions suit you best.
Office Location
Rita's West Los Angeles office
2001 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025
Nearby areas served: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, Westwood, Brentwood, Culver City
How It Works
Free 15-minute call
Call or email to set up a brief, relaxed phone conversation about what brings you to therapy. Rita typically responds within 24–48 hours.
First session
A thorough assessment of your history, current concerns, and goals, in person or online.
Ongoing support
45–50 minute sessions, usually weekly, adjusted to what you need.
FAQ
Where is your West Los Angeles office?
Rita's West Los Angeles office is at 2001 S. Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025. Secure online video sessions are also available when coming in isn't practical.
How does online therapy work?
Telehealth sessions are conducted over a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. You can join from the privacy of your home, office, or private space anywhere in California on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
For many people, yes. Research on video-based therapy has generally found results comparable to in-person sessions for concerns like anxiety and depression, and it saves travel time. If you are unsure which format is right for you, we can talk it through before you decide.