Sherman Oaks residents can see a Blackburn Clinical Services therapist in person at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 10 miles in a straight line from central Sherman Oaks, just over the Sepulveda Pass. One-on-one therapy is also available by secure video for anyone located in California. Starting needs no diagnosis or referral. 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. Sherman Oaks clients come to Mar Vista or meet by video.
Therapy for Sherman Oaks residents at a glance
- How: in our office at 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066, or by secure video. We do not have a Sherman Oaks office.
- How far (straight line): about 10 miles from central Sherman Oaks to Mar Vista, one of the shorter trips from the Valley.
- When: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
- Who we see: adults, young adults, high school teens, families and parents seeking support for themselves.
- Starting: no diagnosis, no referral. Call and we set up an assessment.
- Psychiatry: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged; the details come up on the first call.
Services for Sherman Oaks residents
- Individual therapy: one-on-one sessions with approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT and EMDR, picked for your goals. Since you are close enough to come in, Brainspotting is an option too; we offer it in the office only.
- Psychiatric care: psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged in coordination with your therapist.
- Teens and families: teen therapy, family sessions and parent-only sessions; either parent can give consent, and 18 year old seniors can be seen. Start with our San Fernando Valley teen therapy page.
- Career coaching: values-driven coaching for young adults, people in recovery and anyone stalled on work, school or independence. It is available by video or at our Mar Vista office.
- Concierge Outpatient Program: one-on-one care as an alternative to IOP, no groups, typically 3 to 5 hours a week. A teen can usually stay in school with sessions inside weekday hours, and some Saturday therapy appointments are available.
Getting here from Sherman Oaks, or starting by video
By car: the usual route is the I-405 south through the Sepulveda Pass, exiting toward Venice Blvd, and our office is a short drive west of the freeway. If you live farther east in Sherman Oaks, US-101 to the I-405 is the common approach. Distances are approximate and the pass is busy at peak hours, so many clients book a time that avoids the worst of it.
By transit: public transit from Sherman Oaks to Mar Vista involves transfers. Use Metro’s maps and trip planner to compare options; Metro Line 33 runs along Venice Blvd near our office.
By video: on days when the pass is backed up, or when a teen is at school and a parent is at work, video keeps the appointment. You can switch between video and office sessions.
Sherman Oaks: local context and resources
Sherman Oaks is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, not a separate city, so it shares city services with the rest of Los Angeles. For public health and county mental health planning it falls in the San Fernando Valley region, Service Planning Area 2 (LA County Public Health). The Department of Mental Health uses the same region as its Service Area 2 and lists Valley resources there, including a peer resource center and a school-based collaborative (LA County DMH).
Life in Sherman Oaks runs along Ventura Blvd, with families, young professionals and entertainment industry workers living side by side. People often come to us juggling demanding jobs, long commutes over the hill and teens under academic pressure. Parents in Sherman Oaks often ask about teen counseling, usually for teen anxiety, low mood or stress around school. Adults come for anxiety, burnout and relationship strain.
Who we help in Sherman Oaks
- High school teens and their parents, including when a teen will not go to therapy; see my teen won’t go to therapy.
- Working adults with depression, anxiety or ADHD affecting work and home.
- Entertainment industry workers navigating uneven schedules; see therapy for entertainment industry professionals.
- College students home for a semester or break. Leave of absence and return letters are possible when clinically appropriate. See therapy for college students.
- Families with a trustee involved: with written permission we share attendance and general progress.
In the office or by video: which fits you
At about 10 miles, Sherman Oaks is close enough that many people come to the office, especially for Brainspotting, which is office only, or when they want a set place away from home. Video fits weeks when the pass is slow, or when a parent needs to join from work. Career coaching can be done in either setting.
Questions from Sherman Oaks residents
Do you have an office in Sherman Oaks?
No. Our office is at 12326 Venice Blvd in Mar Vista, about 10 miles from central Sherman Oaks in a straight line, reached over the Sepulveda Pass. You can also meet by secure video.
Is it realistic to come to Mar Vista from Sherman Oaks every week?
For many people, yes. The I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass is the direct route, and booking a time outside rush hour helps. Video is there for weeks when the drive does not work.
Do you offer teen counseling for Sherman Oaks families?
Yes. We see teens individually, with family sessions and parent-only sessions, and either parent can consent. Our San Fernando Valley teen therapy page explains the options.
Can a Sherman Oaks resident get psychiatric care?
Yes. If medication might help, psychiatric care and medication management can be arranged, with your Sherman Oaks therapist kept in the loop. We explain how on the phone.
Where does career coaching happen for Sherman Oaks clients?
Either place works: by video or at our Mar Vista office. Coaching can stand alone or sit alongside therapy.
Get started
Call (888) 870 7405
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Also nearby: Studio City, Encino and Tarzana. See every area on Areas We Serve. Email info@blackburnclinical.com or send us a note through the contact page. Blackburn Clinical Services, 12326 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Urgent help: call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and call 911 in an emergency. The county’s 24/7 Help Line is (800) 854-7771.
Sources
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: San Fernando Valley and Santa Clarita Valley Region (SPA 2)
- Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health: Service Area 2
- LA Metro: system maps and schedules
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline