Blackburn Clinical Services sees Ladera Heights and View Park adults, young adults, teens and families at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 4 miles from central Ladera Heights and about 5 miles from central View Park-Windsor Hills in a straight line, and by secure video for anyone in California. No diagnosis or referral is needed for Ladera Heights and View Park clients to begin, 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. Ladera Heights and View Park are minutes from our office.
Therapy for Ladera Heights and View Park residents at a glance
- How: by secure video, or face to face at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066. We do not have a Ladera Heights and View Park office.
- How far (straight line): about 4 miles in a straight line from central Ladera Heights and about 5 miles from central View Park-Windsor Hills, among the closest communities to our office outside the Westside.
- When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Who we see: teens, young adults, adults, families and parents.
- 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 Ladera Heights and View Park residents
- Individual therapy: one-on-one work drawing on CBT, DBT, ACT or EMDR. 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. Ladera Heights and View Park parents of a high schooler can read about teen therapy for Westside families.
- Career coaching: strengths-based help for young adults and anyone stuck. It also serves people in recovery. Sessions are 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 Ladera Heights and View Park
By car: from Ladera Heights, La Tijera Blvd or La Cienega Blvd lead north toward Venice Blvd; head west on Venice to our block. From View Park and Windsor Hills, La Cienega Blvd north to Venice Blvd is a straightforward route. The I-10 is an option if you are coming from farther north.
By transit: the Metro K Line runs along the edge of these neighborhoods to Expo/Crenshaw, where the E Line heads west toward Culver City, and Metro Line 33 runs along Venice Blvd. Check Metro’s maps and schedules for the best connection from your street.
By video: even this close, some people prefer video for busy weeks, and it is available to clients located in California.
Ladera Heights and View Park: local context and resources
Ladera Heights and View Park-Windsor Hills are unincorporated hillside communities near the Baldwin Hills, governed by Los Angeles County rather than a city. At the 2020 Census, Ladera Heights had 6,654 residents and View Park-Windsor Hills had 11,419 (U.S. Census Bureau figures via LA Almanac). Unusually, they sit in two different county mental health service areas: Ladera Heights is in Department of Mental Health Service Area 5, the West, and View Park-Windsor Hills is in Service Area 6, South (LA County DMH; LA Almanac). That affects which county clinics you are routed to, so it is worth knowing if you use county services alongside private therapy.
These are established, historically Black neighborhoods with deep family roots, and many households include several generations. People here bring us the stress of demanding careers, caring for aging parents, raising teens, and grief when a parent or longtime neighbor dies. Some want a therapist who will take the time to understand their family and community context, and that is part of how we work. Free county resources are listed through 211 LA County.
Who we help in Ladera Heights and View Park
- Professionals and working adults with anxiety, depression or burnout.
- Adults caring for aging parents, and anyone grieving; see grief counseling.
- Teens and parents in Ladera Heights and View Park; see teen therapy for Westside families.
- College students home between terms. If it is clinically appropriate, we can write a letter for a leave of absence or a return; see therapy for college students.
- Couples and families under strain; see relationship counseling.
In the office or by video: which fits you
From Ladera Heights and View Park, the office is close enough to make in-person therapy the default, and it is the only place we offer Brainspotting. Video is there for the weeks when work or caregiving leaves no room for a drive.
Questions from Ladera Heights and View Park residents
Do you have an office in Ladera Heights or View Park?
No. Our only office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 4 miles from central Ladera Heights and about 5 miles from central View Park-Windsor Hills in a straight line. Most clients from here can come in person.
Which county mental health service area covers Ladera Heights and View Park?
Ladera Heights is in LA County Department of Mental Health Service Area 5, and View Park-Windsor Hills is in Service Area 6. Private therapy with us is the same either way.
Can I get help while caring for an aging parent?
Yes. We help Ladera Heights and View Park adults handle caregiver stress, family conflict and grief, in our office or by video.
Do you see teens from View Park and Ladera Heights?
Yes. We see teens from both neighborhoods one-on-one, with family and parent-only sessions, and either parent can consent. Our page on teen therapy for Westside families explains more.
Is career coaching available here?
Yes. Career coaching is available by video or at our Mar Vista office, a short trip from Ladera Heights and View Park.
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 Culver City, Westchester and Inglewood.
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
- LA Almanac: communities by Service Planning Area (LA County Public Health)
- 211 LA County
- LA Metro: system maps and schedules
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Get Help
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline