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On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a Therapist / Counselor in Los Angeles, book an appointment, and see the Therapist / Counselor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Los Angeles Therapist / Counselor who takes your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles and book appointments instantly. You can search for Los Angeles Therapists/Counselors by symptom or visit reason. Then, choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Los Angeles Therapists/Counselors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Los Angeles Therapists/Counselors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Therapists/Counselors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Therapist / Counselor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Therapists/Counselors in Los Angeles. Many Therapists/Counselors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
As of April, state health officials reported that California is missing about one-third of the psychiatrists it needs, roughly a shortage of 2,700 and also lacks a significant portion of the 117,000 licensed therapists required statewide. (Los Angeles Times, 2025)
California has 7,796 psychiatrists for a population of 39,431,263, which averages to 1 psychiatrist for every 5,058 residents. (Becker’s Healthcare, 2025)
In October 2026, around 116 patients booked appointments with therapists and counselors in Los Angeles, CA through Zocdoc.
The most accepted insurance plans on Zocdoc in Los Angeles, CA by therapists and counselors are Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Shield of California.
The best therapists and counselors in Los Angeles, CA, are usually board-certified, have positive patient reviews, and work with reputable hospitals. Zocdoc makes it easy to compare these details so you can choose with confidence.
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