Blackburn Clinical Services offers Carson adults, young adults, teens and families one-on-one therapy by secure video for anyone located in California, or in person at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 15 miles from central Carson in a straight line. Carson 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.
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Most Carson clients start by secure video.
Therapy for Carson residents at a glance
- How: Carson clients meet one-on-one by secure video, or in person at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. We do not have a Carson office.
- How far (straight line): about 15 miles in a straight line from central Carson to Mar Vista. Most Carson clients see us by video.
- When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Who we see: adults, young adults, teens and families from Carson, plus parent-only sessions.
- 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 Carson residents
- Individual therapy: one-on-one sessions for Carson clients using approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT and EMDR, chosen for you. 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. Carson parents of a high schooler can read about online teen therapy in California.
- Career coaching: strengths-based help for young adults and anyone stuck. It also serves people in recovery. For Carson clients, career coaching is available 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.
Starting by video, or getting here from Carson
By video: from Carson, video is usually the practical choice. You join from a private room at home or at work, and a session can fit between a shift, classes or family responsibilities.
By car: the I-405 north runs from Carson straight toward the Westside; exit toward Venice Blvd. Some people prefer the I-110 north to the I-105 west, then the I-405. Test the drive at your preferred hour before booking regular office sessions.
By transit: transit from Carson to Mar Vista takes several connections, usually a bus to a Metro rail line, then the E Line west and Metro Line 33 along Venice Blvd. Check Metro’s maps and schedules to plan it.
Carson: local context and resources
Carson is a South Bay city of 95,558 residents at the 2020 Census (U.S. Census Bureau figures via LA Almanac). 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 nearby. The county 24/7 help line is listed on the county’s Get Help page.
Carson is a diverse, largely homeowning community with industrial and logistics employers and a California State University campus. That shapes what people bring to therapy: commuter students balancing classes, jobs and family expectations; shift workers in warehouses and plants; parents caring for both kids and aging relatives. Students who are the first in their family to attend college face their own pressures, and our page on therapy for first-generation college students speaks to them. Families with a teen can start with online teen therapy in California, or read about online teen therapy for Long Beach families nearby.
Who we help in Carson
- Commuter and first-generation college students in Carson. Leave of absence and return letters are possible when clinically appropriate; see therapy for college students.
- Shift workers and working parents with anxiety, depression or exhaustion.
- Multigenerational families working through conflict, through family sessions and parent-only sessions.
- People whose substance use and mood are linked; see dual diagnosis treatment.
- Adults grieving a parent, partner or friend; see grief counseling.
In the office or by video: which fits you
For Carson residents, video is the easy weekly option, with no long drive up the 405. Come to the Mar Vista office for Brainspotting, which is in person only, or if you prefer being in the room. You can mix the two.
Questions from Carson residents
Do you have an office in Carson?
No. Our only office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 15 miles from central Carson in a straight line. Most Carson clients see us by secure video.
I am a college student in Carson. Can I see you between classes?
Yes. Video therapy is available to clients located in California, so a Carson student can join from a private spot at home between classes and work.
Can our whole family be part of therapy?
Yes. We offer family sessions and parent-only sessions for Carson families, and either parent can consent for a teen. Video makes it easier to get everyone together.
Is career coaching available to Carson residents?
Yes. Career coaching is available by video or at our Mar Vista office, for Carson young adults and anyone feeling stuck with school, work or independence.
Can psychiatric care be arranged from Carson?
Yes. Psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged for Carson clients and coordinated with therapy. We explain how when you call.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
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 Torrance, Long Beach and Rancho Palos Verdes.
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