Therapy for Hawthorne Residents

Blackburn Clinical Services offers Hawthorne adults, young adults, teens and families one-on-one therapy at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 8 miles from central Hawthorne in a straight line, or by secure video for anyone located in California. Hawthorne clients do not need a diagnosis or a referral to start, and psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged. Call (888) 870 7405 or email info@blackburnclinical.com.

Therapy for Hawthorne residents at a glance

• How: Hawthorne clients see us at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, or by secure video. We do not have a Hawthorne office.
• How far (straight line): about 8 miles in a straight line from central Hawthorne, a manageable trip for weekly in-person sessions.
• When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
• Who we see: adults and young adults from Hawthorne, their teens and families, and parents meeting without the teen.
• Starting: no diagnosis or referral needed. Call and we set up an assessment.
• Psychiatry: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged. We explain how when you call.

Services for Hawthorne residents

• Individual therapy: one-on-one sessions that draw on CBT, DBT, ACT or EMDR, matched to what each Hawthorne client needs. Brainspotting is offered in our office only.
• Psychiatric care: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged. Your therapist coordinates it with you.
• Teens and families: teen therapy, family sessions and parent-only sessions. Either parent can consent for a teen. High school seniors who have turned 18 can be seen too. For a Hawthorne high schooler, our page on teen therapy for South Bay families explains the options.
• Career coaching: strengths-based help for young adults and anyone stuck. It also serves people in recovery. Coaching for Hawthorne clients happens by video or at our Mar Vista office. It can stand alone or pair with therapy.
• Concierge Outpatient Program: an individualized alternative to IOP, with no groups. Sessions are one-on-one, typically 3 to 5 hours weekly. Teens typically stay in school, with sessions inside weekday hours. Some Saturday therapy appointments are available.

Getting here from Hawthorne, or starting by video

By car: from Hawthorne, the I-405 north is the most direct route, exiting toward Venice Blvd. La Cienega Blvd north is the surface street alternative. Hawthorne sits between the I-405 and the I-105, so most residents are only minutes from a freeway on ramp.

By transit: the Metro K Line connects the South Bay north to Expo/Crenshaw, where the E Line continues west toward Culver City; Metro Line 33 runs along Venice Blvd. Connections from Hawthorne vary by neighborhood, so check Metro’s maps and schedules.

By video: for a Hawthorne parent working an early shift or a long day, video keeps therapy going on the weeks when the drive will not fit.

Hawthorne: local context and resources

Hawthorne is a South Bay city of 88,083 residents at the 2020 Census (U.S. Census Bureau figures via LA Almanac), set between the I-405 and I-105. It is in Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health Service Area 8 (DMH Service Area 8 summary; LA County DMH), and 211 LA County lists free and low-cost services close to home.

Aerospace and space industry employers are a big part of the local economy, alongside many working families. Engineering and production work can mean intense deadlines, rotating schedules and job uncertainty when contracts change. At home, parents may be balancing that with teens, extended family and tight budgets. People in Hawthorne come to us with anxiety, low mood, anger that is hurting relationships, and ADHD that makes demanding work harder than it should be.

Who we help in Hawthorne

• Engineers, technicians and shift workers in Hawthorne with anxiety, burnout or sleep trouble.
• Adults with ADHD or executive functioning challenges; see ADHD treatment.
• Working parents and teens, through family, parent-only and individual sessions.
• College students living at home in Hawthorne. When clinically appropriate we provide leave of absence and return letters; see therapy for college students.
• Couples under strain; see relationship counseling.

In the office or by video: which fits you

Hawthorne residents can reach the office for a weekly session, and Brainspotting is offered there only. Video fits rotating schedules and parents who cannot leave work. Many people use video on heavy weeks and come in on lighter ones.

Questions from Hawthorne residents

Do you have an office in Hawthorne?

No. Our only office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 8 miles from central Hawthorne in a straight line. Hawthorne clients come in or use secure video.

I work long or rotating shifts. Can I still do therapy?

Sessions run Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Video helps Hawthorne workers fit a session around a shift, and you can come to the office when your schedule allows.

Do you help adults with ADHD at work?

Yes. We help Hawthorne adults with ADHD and executive functioning challenges build structure for work and home. Career coaching can add practical support.

Is career coaching available for Hawthorne residents?

Yes. Career coaching is available by video or at our Mar Vista office, and it can stand on its own or be combined with therapy for Hawthorne clients.

Can psychiatric care be arranged for Hawthorne residents?

Yes. Psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged for Hawthorne clients and kept in step with therapy. We explain how when you call.

Get started

Email info@blackburnclinical.com or send us a message. Blackburn Clinical Services, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. See each area we serve on our Areas We Serve page.

Nearby: we also have pages for Inglewood, El Segundo and Torrance.

In a crisis: call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline). Call 911 in an emergency. LA County’s 24/7 Help Line: (800) 854-7771.

Sources

• LA Almanac: population of cities and communities (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Service Areas
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Service Area 8 Executive Summary
• 211 LA County
• LA Metro: system maps and schedules
• Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Get Help
• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline