Ryan Herald, Therapist
Ryan Herald, MFT treats children & adults of all ages, couples, and families. He has extensive training and experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship challenges. He utilizes a humanistic approach with cognitive behavioral strategies.
After completing his bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach, Ryan earned a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University. He worked two years as an AmeriCorps volunteer serving at-risk youth in Los Angeles County. Ryan is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: All Ages
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Family Therapy: All Ages
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- End-of-life challenges
- Family conflict
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Other addictive behaviors
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Video game/internet
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Premarital counseling
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Family conflict
- Gambling
- Intense mood changes
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Attachment issues
- Family conflict
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (L)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare) (L)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
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California State Long Beach University
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Antioch University
Get Directions
562-431-8822
805-456-0436
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Ryan Herald. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Ryan Herald generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Ryan Herald's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Ryan Herald:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California (L)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare) (L)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Ryan Herald is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Ryan Herald works at:
Yes, Ryan Herald does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Ryan Herald is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.
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