LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Poly/ENM-friendly,
& BDSM/kink-knowledgeable
Therapy in Los Angeles, CA
Allison Marx, LMFT, ATR
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #127652
Registered Art Therapist #23-200
Drawing from lived experience and specialized training, I offer a supportive place where people can be themselves and celebrate their identities while doing the work of therapy. I’ll help you acknowledge the systemic issues and societal norms that may play a role in the struggles you are facing, but your identity will never be pathologized here. If you’ve ever wanted an affirming therapist who won’t raise an eyebrow if you mention multiple partners or the fact that you went to a dungeon last weekend, you’ve come to the right place!
Fun fact about me: This is my second career! I previously worked in the film and television industry for a number of years before I decided I was really meant to be a therapist. I love working with clients in the industry or other creative professions - or people who are partnered with those in the industry, as I have been on both sides and know the stress that creative projects, freelance work, or long days on set can put on individuals and relationships!
I enjoy spending my free time in the outdoors - hiking, camping, or riding my bicycle to the beach. If I am not outdoors, I am likely to be working on a creative project, watching a movie, cooking a new recipe, or curled up on the couch reading a book with one or both of my cats in my lap.
Education:
Master’s degree in Marital & Family Therapy with specialized training in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles, CA)
Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts with concentration in visual arts & filmmaking from Sarah Lawrence College (Bronxville, NY)
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Stress & Burnout
Depression
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem
Sexuality
Gender Identity
Grief & Loss
Modalities & Training
Art Therapy
EMDR
Narrative Therapy
LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy
BDSM/kink-knowledgeable therapy
Poly/ENM affirmative therapy
Mindfulness
Somatic techniques
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Free 15 minute phone consultation
Contact me to schedule a consultation phone call so we can discuss your goals for therapy and you can get a sense of whether I would be a good fit for you! If after our consultation, you decide you would like to proceed with therapy, we can go ahead and schedule your first session.
In-Person & Telehealth video sessions
I offer in-person appointments at my office in Torrance, CA; and video appointments via a secure Telehealth platform to clients anywhere within the state of California.
Office location:
24520 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 210
Torrance, CA 90505
Conveniently located South Bay office for clients in Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Lomita, San Pedro, Long Beach, and other parts of the greater Los Angeles area.
Free parking available in the Hillside Village Shopping Center parking lot
Fees:
Individual sessions are $225 per 50 minute session.
Couples/partnerships/relationship sessions are $270 per 50 minute session
Payment is accepted via cash, check, and most major credit cards including HSA and FSA cards.
If cost is a barrier to therapy, I offer a limited number of reduced fee spots - please reach out to inquire about availability.
Insurance:
I am an out-of-network provider and do not bill insurance. At your request, I can provide you with a monthly superbill which you may submit to your insurance provider for reimbursement.
I recommend that before starting therapy you contact your insurance provider to inquire about your out-of-network therapy benefits, the coverage amount for therapy sessions, if there is a limit to how many sessions your benefits will cover, and how to submit claims for reimbursement.
Cancellation Policy:
I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
Late cancellations (less than 24 hours before a scheduled appointment) or missed appointments will be charged the full session fee.