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Psychotherapy & Psychiatry in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Neuro Wellness Spa offers TMS therapy as well as in-person and online psychiatry services and psychotherapy in Manhattan Beach

Address
Neuro Wellness Spa Psychiatrists & TMS Therapy – Dr. Joshua Lichtman, D.O.
1101 N Sepulveda Blvd #201-202,
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(Psychotherapy is provided in Suite #202)

Phone
(877) 847-3984

Hours
Mon-Fri: 7a-7p

Parking Information
There is a conveniently located parking lot behind the building, accessible from 11th street.

Find a therapist & psychiatrist near Manhattan Beach

You can easily make an appointment with a therapist or psychiatrist in Manhattan Beach. This location also serves:

  • Hermosa Beach
  • Redondo Beach
  • El Segundo
  • Hawthorne
  • Lawndale
  • Inglewood
  • Gardena
  • Playa Del Rey

Our outpatient psychiatry clinics are spread throughout the Southern California region.

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Meet Our Care Team in Manhattan Beach

Dr. Josh Lichtman, D.O.

Medical Director – Manhattan Beach

Dr. Josh Lichtman has been practicing psychiatry for almost two decades. He is dual board certified in both adult psychiatry and addiction medicine.

He is passionate about mindfulness practice and psychiatry and is constantly trying to blend the two. Although he primarily focuses on TMS and psychopharmacology, he is trained in various modalities of psychotherapy including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. He is a clinical instructor at UCLA, and has been selected to be on the list for Southern California Super Doctors for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015.

Paul Choi, PMHNP

Nurse Practitioner Manhattan Beach

Paul is a dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice. With over a decade of experience as a nurse practitioner and registered nurse, Paul brings a holistic approach to patients of all ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, and sexual identities. He firmly believes that quality mental health needs to be easily accessible. Paul emphasizes the importance of incorporating the recovery model into his day-to-day practice. He provides compassionate care that is evidence-based and personalized to each clientโ€™s needs.
Paul speaks fluent Korean and enjoys playing with his child in his free time.

Sophia Galano, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor Manhattan Beach

Sophia was born in Los Angeles, raised in London and holds a Masterโ€™s degree in Social Work from New York University. Sophia began forming her private practice under supervision as an Associate Social Worker in 2016. She earned her LCSW in 2018 and now has a full therapy practice, catering to adults and teenagers throughout California. Additionally, Sophia has extensive experience working as a therapist in residential, inpatient, outpatient, medical and educational settings for both adolescents and adults. In conjunction with her role at Neurowellness Spa and running a private practice, Sophia is also a high school counselor.

In addition to her work as a therapist, Sophia is a certified Yoga instructor, Master Reiki Practitioner and volunteers for several non profit organizations. She is also a published author and will be publishing her first book about adolescent anxiety in 2025. Since achieving her LCSW, Sophia completed a Sex Therapy certification from California Institute of Integral Studies, an Animal Assisted Therapy certification from The Animal Behavior Institute and a Forensic Social Work Certification from The National Organization of Forensic Social Work.

License #LCSW87234

Jonathan Artigue, LMFT

Therapist Manhattan Beach

Jonathan was born and raised in Gardena, California. Growing up in a culturally diverse neighborhood provided him with a love, appreciation, and comfort in working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. After working for some time in the trades, he decided to return to school to pursue his lifelong interest in clinical psychology. Jonathan earned his masterโ€™s in marriage and family therapy at Cal State Dominguez Hills, after which he was drawn to work with children and families managing challenges associated with autism and other neurodiversity.

After shifting to working with adults in both residential and outpatient treatment for addiction and co-occurring challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, and many other psychiatric diagnoses, Jonathan developed his mindfulness-based approach to psychotherapy further. With extensive training and over 9 years of experience in using DBT, ACT, and CBT in combination with a humanistic and solution-focused approach, Jonathan applies an integrated and personalized style of therapy from a place of genuine connection and empathy. He believes in meeting his clients where they are while remaining flexible yet focused in his work to assist people in reaching their personal and mental health goals of wellness and fulfillment.

In his free time, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his family and partner exploring southern Californiaโ€™s natural beauty, attending cultural events, and seeing art and live music.

License #LMFT125131

Christine Johnson, AMFT

Therapist Manhattan Beach

Christine earned her Masterโ€™s Degree in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University.ย Herย experience working in the mental healthย and substance useย field bringsย out her passion for Trauma Informed Care. Christine acknowledges the multitude of complexities that come with the human condition and, using authenticityย andย unwavering compassion,ย she approaches recovery from a place of empowering her clients.

Christineโ€™s goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing to unfold.ย Sheย has a strong foundation in the science of psychology, the study of the brain and nervous system and its capacity to heal and change.ย Herย approach to treatment is client centered and eclectic. Depending on the clientโ€™s goals she may integrate EMDR, Somatic Experiencing,ย Mindfulness, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and Narrative therapy into her work.

When she is not serving clients you will find her on a Pickleball court,ย hiking with friends and familyย or planning her next travel adventure.

License #AMFT144799
Supervised by Sophia Galano, LCSW #LCSW87234

Kenichi “Ken” Mekaru

Therapist Manhattan Beach

Ken Mekaru hails from Okinawa, Japan, and is fluent in both English and Japanese. In 2018, Ken graduated from Columbia University in New York City. Since then, Ken has gained extensive experience working in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), non-profits, and substance treatment centers.

Kenโ€™s professional journey has involved supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, such as HIV and cancer, as well as members of the LGBTQAI+ community. Ken specializes in addressing severe mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and PTSD. Kenโ€™s particular areas of expertise are LGBTQAI+ issues and HIV/AIDS.

License #ACSW112801
Supervised by Sophia Galano, LCSW #LCSW87234

Joseph Toews, AMFT

Therapist Manhattan Beach

Joseph is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist . He attained his Masterโ€™s in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and his Bachelorโ€™s in Psychology from California State University Long Beach. He has been working in the field since 2019 and has a unique approach to treatment using Attachment Theory and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques tailored to each clientโ€™s individual needs. He prides himself on using a client centered approach to create a relaxed and safe space for his clients to feel heard, understood, and expressed.

He has a genuine caring nature for people and puts an emphasis on building a strong relational foundation with his clients. Joseph has a passion for helping facilitate emotional awareness, insight, and growth with his clients. One of his favorite quotes is โ€œwe do not think ourselves into new ways of living, we live ourselves into new ways of thinking.โ€

Outside of the office, Joseph enjoys everything active from hiking to hockey, beach volleyball, and traveling. Joseph also loves his down time with his cat and enjoys watching docuseries, movies, and a variety of podcasts.

License #137694
Supervised by Sophia Galano, LCSW #LCSW87234

Brenda Cabrera, LCSW

Therapist Manhattan Beach

Brenda is a Licensedย Clinical Social Worker who brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitmentย to supporting her clientโ€™s well-being. She earned her Masterโ€™s in Social Work from New York University.

Brendaโ€™s journey includes working in community-based crisis teams at South Central and performing roles in partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and residential programs.ย  Her experience has allowed her to create a space where individuals can feel heard, valued, and empowered to make meaningful life changes. She utilizes a range of therapeuticย modalities, including Dialecticalย Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitiveย Behavioral Therapy, Self-compassion interventions, and Eye Movementย Desensitization and Reprocessing to support individuals seeking helpย withย anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.

When she is not in the therapy room, Brenda enjoys working out, dancing, and cooking for some personal self-care.

License #123122

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What Our Patients Are Saying

  • My Life Started To Turn Around

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    I had a very positive experience with Neuro Wellness Spa and would recommend them for TMS treatment. The psychiatrists and especially the technicians explained things to me clearly and had great bedside manner throughout my multi-week treatment. I had great results and am forever grateful!

    Leah
  • TMS therapy had a profound impact in a short period of time

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    I had an incredible experience with my TMS treatment. I felt appreciated and welcomed by the staff and my needs were met throughout the whole process. I was consistently checked on by the psychiatrist to assess progress. The technicians made me feel as comfortable as possible and I began to notice cognitive and behavioral differences after a short period of time.

    Ramsey
  • Mental health support backed by science

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    Neuro Wellness Spa is an amazing facility filled with excellent doctors, wonderful technicians and therapists, and cutting edge therapies. The Psychiatrists there are grounded in science and donโ€™t just prescribe medications to help with mental health issues. They take the time to listen and tune into individual patient needs and prescribe a plan to fit those needs. I Highly recommend for anyone searching more holistic therapies.

    Nancy
  • Helped my depression and anxiety

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    Amazing staff and very helpful they have helped my depression and anxiety immensely highly recommend their services

    Amber
  • Got The RIGHT Meds

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    Spent decades on mental health medications that werenโ€™t right for me. Took the genetic test, learned about what would work for me and got the RIGHT meds. Has made such a difference for me.

    Jean
  • TMS Changed Everything

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    I was so low on energy and TMS changed everything. Now, I look forward to starting my days. My focus has improved. I appreciate things I couldn’t even notice before.

    Rob
  • Full service support

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    I canโ€™t say enough about the genuine quality of care and professionalism of all the psychiatrists and the TMS team have provided to our loved one! They truly care about each individual! Highly recommend!!

    Robin
  • TMS helped with my sleep

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    I underwent TMS maybe a year ago, and albeit I had only undergone it once, I had felt better about my day and definitely my nights, for it had benefited my sleep a lot. I found myself to be less anxious and less depressed as the process had carried on and found it to be an enjoyable experience overall.

    Bryce

Could TMS Therapy Be Right For You?

I struggle with depression, OCD or anxiety.

I am experiencing sadness, low energy, difficulty sleeping, poor concentration, appetite changes, irritability or weight gain/loss.

I have tried, or am currently on, 1 or more antidepressant medications.

I have tried talk therapy

Has your doctor/therapist suggested you try TMS?

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