TLA Therapy

Compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy for adults, teens, couples, and families in Los Angeles, CA.

TLA Therapy is a licensed mental health practice founded by Elana Lev, LCSW, Lindsay Rickel, LCSW, and Laura Twersky, LCSW. We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy across multiple Los Angeles area locations, including West LA, Redondo Beach, Torrance, and Encino, as well as telehealth/virtual sessions.

Services

  • Individual Therapy: $175–$275 per 50-minute session
  • Couples Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Teen & Adolescent Therapy
  • Mental Health Evaluation & Consultation: $225–$255 per 50-minute session

Treatment Modalities

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
  • CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy)
  • MBT (Mentalization-Based Treatment)
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Perinatal Health Therapy

Specialties

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Complex PTSD
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Neurodiversity (ADHD & Autism)
  • Grief & Loss
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem & Confidence
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Eating Disorders

Insurance & Fees

We accept UC SHIP insurance and Lyra EAP (select providers). We can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement. We do not accept other private insurance at this time.

Office Locations

  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • Torrance, CA
  • Encino, CA
  • Telehealth (virtual sessions available statewide in California)

Contact

About

TLA stands for "Three-Letter Acronym," a reference to our core evidence-based treatment modalities: DBT, CBT, and ACT. We are a team of licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), and associate social workers (ASWs). We develop customized, collaborative treatment plans that integrate multiple therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs.

Our mission is to provide practical, effective, and compassionate mental health care in a safe, supportive environment — helping clients explore emotions, develop coping skills, and achieve lasting personal growth.