Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles with three degrees in psychology and over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples.

Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles with three degrees in psychology and over twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples.

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What Makes the Best Psychologists in Los Angeles the Best: Personal Fit

At times, it’s not unusual for people to experience difficult life situations. In response, they may experience feelings such as anxiety, depression, grief, sadness, fear, etc. Under these circumstances, it might be hard to make healthy decisions. One of the best ways to deal with any of this is therapy. Many people seek therapy to better understand themselves, cope with life’s challenges, and improve their overall well-being. However, finding the right therapist can be as complex as the issues that lead someone to begin therapy. What often distinguishes the best psychologists in Los Angeles is not just their credentials or experience, but also their personal fit with their clients.

Dr. Yvonne Thomas, a psychologist serving Los Angeles and California, strongly believes that finding the RIGHT Psychologist is the key to producing the best therapy results and experience.  

Why Personalized Therapy Matters

The therapeutic process is not a one-size-fits-all. While education, licensing, and professional training are essential, the emotional rapport and level of comfort with one’s psychologist play equally vital roles. The best psychologists recognize this. They know that successful therapy depends on more than just technique: it necessitates trust, empathy, and the ability to make patients know that they are truly understood.

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Genuine Match.

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Thomas understands that therapy works best when there is a genuine compatibility between therapist and client.

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Emotional Language

The ideal psychologist is one who can speak their clients’ emotional language. This involves tuning into the way a person expresses their inner world and being able to connect with them.

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Clarity and compassion are essential

Dr. Thomas creates a therapeutic environment where clients can express their issues and feelings without fear of misunderstanding or judgment.

Main Services

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Individual Counseling

Personalized support designed to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and create lasting positive change in your everyday well-being.

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Marriage and Couples Counseling

Strengthen your relationship by improving communication, resolving conflicts, and building deeper connection for a healthier partnership.

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Loss and Grief Counseling

Compassionate guidance to process grief, honor your loss, and find healthy ways to heal and move forward at your own pace.

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Anxiety

Evidence-based strategies to manage worry, reduce stress, and regain a greater sense of calm, control, and balance in your life.

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Life Transitions Therapist

Counseling to help you better navigate through significant changes by reducing stress, fostering clarity, and helping you adapt with resilience and confidence.

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Depression

Empathetic care to lift emotional burdens, restore hope, and help you rediscover motivation, energy, and inner strength.


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Career & School Guidance

Practical counseling to clarify goals, overcome obstacles (such as lack of direction, workaholism, etc.), and create a fulfilling path for academic and professional success.

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Teletherapy

Convenient online counseling that provides secure, accessible, and flexible support from the comfort of your own space.


About Me

Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles

Dr. Thomas believes that at different points in our lives, we encounter situations or events which can cause emotional distress and which can lead to unhealthy feelings, behaviors, and/or patterns.

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Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles with three degrees in psychology and over two decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and adults with their parents and/or with their adult sibling.

Testimonials

What Clients Are Saying

I first reached out to Dr. Thomas for grief counseling after losing my mom. Prior to meeting her, I had the mindset that I didn't need to talk to anyone about the way I felt; that I could handle grief on my own. Boy, was I wrong. Meeting Dr. Thomas was like grabbing hold of a life preserver ring. She kept me floating and gave me hope.

Cathy L.

Dr. Yvonne Thomas is an engaging, insightful, and positive-forward psychologist. She truly wants you to be your best self. Dr. Thomas works at a pace dependent on individual needs and encourages personal accountability appropriate to the circumstance. Never has she scolded or judged. She guides you to come to your own conclusions. Aha moments ensue.

Elda L.