Supporting you, to be the best you
Individual, Couples & Family Therapy in Los Angeles
A little about me and my approach
Hi there, I’m Hunter McCain, a psychotherapist based in Los Angeles
After earning my Master’s degree in Clinical/Medical Social Work from Florida State University, I gained experience working in both Intensive Outpatient community mental health and Psychiatric Behavioral Health Inpatient settings. Through these experiences, I developed a passion for working with individuals navigating more complex mental health challenges and helping people better understand themselves, their experiences, and what they want their lives to look like.
In my psychotherapy practice, I focus on building a trusting, empathetic, and client-centered relationship where you can feel comfortable being yourself. I take a practical, problem-solving approach to therapy while also making space to explore the deeper experiences, patterns, and emotions that may be impacting you.
Therapy isn’t very helpful if it doesn’t feel relevant to you. I believe treatment should be tailored to the individual rather than forcing everyone into the same approach. I integrate Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based on what feels most appropriate for each person, their goals, and where they are in their life.
My areas of experience include anxiety, trauma, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorder, and Cluster B personality disorders. I particularly enjoy working with individuals who may have felt misunderstood, stuck, or like previous approaches to therapy haven't quite worked for them.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, eating my way through a new city, and spending time with my nieces and nephews.
My goal is to create a space where therapy feels genuine, collaborative, and useful—not just another appointment you have to get through.
Evidence-based therapy that actually makes sense
Therapy that’s personal, down-to-earth, and focused on real progress, with a little humor mixed in.
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Individual therapy is a space to slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and work toward meaningful change. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, a major life transition, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together to better understand the patterns that may be getting in your way and find practical ways forward.
My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and tailored to you—drawing from CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness, and other evidence-based approaches depending on what actually feels useful. Therapy doesn’t have to feel overly clinical or intimidating; it can feel like a genuine conversation that also helps you make real progress.
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Relationships can get stuck in patterns that leave both people feeling frustrated, disconnected, or misunderstood. Couples therapy gives you a space to slow those patterns down, communicate more openly, and better understand what each of you needs from the relationship. Whether you're navigating conflict, trust, intimacy, communication, or a major transition, we'll work together to build healthier ways of connecting—without turning therapy into a weekly argument with a referee.
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Parenting challenges: co-parenting after separation, discipline strategies, and aligning expectations.
Blended-family transitions: managing loyalties, roles, and household rhythms.
Conflict resolution: de-escalation skills, fair fighting techniques, and repair rituals.
Life changes: moves, new babies, job loss, illness, or major transitions that affect family dynamics.
Behavioral or emotional concerns: when a child or teen’s anxiety, anger, or withdrawal impacts the whole family.
Boundary setting: teach family members how to ask for what they need and respect others’ limits.
Rates: Sessions are approximately 50 minutes and are $175 per session. I believe therapy should be accessible, so I offer a sliding scale when possible and am happy to work with you to find a rate that feels realistic and comfortable.
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