1. Home
  2. California
  3. Santa Monica

Free or Low-Cost Counseling in Santa Monica, CA ( Verified Listings ) *

* Please note that fees are set by providers are usually free-to-low-cost based on your income.

Sponsored by BetterHelp

Quick Start: Get Matched to a Licensed Therapist

Our therapists average 4.9 out of 5 stars for session rating.

Let us know a few basic questions about your needs and preferences:


Have you been in therapy before?

community clinic

The Saturday Center
The Saturday Center for Psychotherapy offers high-quality, affordable psychother...
community clinic

La Vie Counseling Center
La Vie Counseling Center is a not-for-profit corporation established to serve th...
community clinic

UCLA Rape Treatment Center
Established in 1974, the Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Cent...
community clinic

Sync Counseling Center
At Sync, you'll discover how meaningful connections lead to healing and lasting ...
community clinic

Venice Family Clinic
Launched in 1970 by volunteer physicians Philip Rossman, MD, founder, and Mayer ...


Is online counseling available?  

BetterHelp (a sponsor) offers affordable online therapy with financial aid based on your income. All therapists are licensed. Get 20% off your first month with this link.

Locally, the following clinics also offer online therapy: La Vie Counseling Center, Sync Counseling Center, The Saturday Center. Others on this list may too. Please check with the individual providers.

Do I qualify for state funded counseling? 

Qualifying for assistance from California's program usually depends on the severity of your condition and financial circumstance. Read our full guide to California's program.

I need urgent help NOW.  

If you or someone you know are in IMMEDIATE danger, please call the emergency number: 911

If you are considering suicide, please call the national suicide hotline: 988. You may also want to read this article.

For national crisis lines, click here.