Shauna Letvin provides empathetic and research based therapy to meet your needs. She supports children, teens and adults through anxiety, depression, family changes and personal growth. Whether you’re a parent seeking guidance, a teen facing challenges, or an adult prioritizing mental health, she’s here to help.
Adult Therapy Adult psychotherapy is highly individualized, with goals varying based on each person’s needs. For some, therapy may focus on improving self-esteem, managing anxiety, or enhancing emotional or professional functioning. For others, therapy may address feelings of dissatisfaction or the impact of a significant, stressful event that has affected their well-being. In therapy, we […]
Teen Therapy Teen psychotherapy differs significantly from both child and adult therapy. A key factor in this difference is the profound changes and transitions that adolescents experience, not only in their brain development but also in their bodies. During this stage, the pre-frontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for rational thinking—is still developing and […]
Child Therapy Child psychotherapy differs significantly from adult talk therapy. Children often struggles to verbally express their thoughts and emotions due to their developing brain. As a result, they communicate most effectively through play. To support this, I use a play therapy model, incorporating a range of carefully selected tools in my office. Each activity […]
Shauna B. Letvin, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over 10 years of experience specializing in therapy for children, teens, and adults. She has maintained a successful private practice in Hermosa Beach, CA, where she offers compassionate, client-centered care. Shauna has extensive experience working in elementary, middle, and high schools within LAUSD and the South Bay, providing a solid foundation in school-based mental health services.
In addition to her clinical work, Shauna is a Los Angeles County Ocean Lifeguard Recurrent and serves as a substitute Junior Lifeguard Instructor during the summer months, blending her love for the ocean with her commitment to teaching and mentoring youth.
Shauna understands that starting therapy can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. She believes the client-therapist relationship is essential to successful therapy and takes a collaborative approach to help clients make informed decisions about their mental health. Her goal is to guide you toward a deeper understanding of yourself, exploring both the internal and external challenges that may be hindering your progress. Together, you will work at your own pace (with some pushing) to uncover and address these obstacles in a safe, supportive environment.
For more information about Shauna’s professional qualifications and approach, please visit the About Me tab on her website. You can also contact her directly via email at ShaunaLetvinLCSW@gmail.com or by phone at (310) 740-1442.
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Shauna B. Letvin, LCSW
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