Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Let's Connect (424) 304-0971
Most people have challenges with self-worth, emotions and relationships—whether with partners, family, friends, or colleagues. Over my 40 year practice, I’ve found that these struggles often stem from trauma, relational conflicts, anxiety, and coping patterns (avoidance, depression, substance abuse, explosive anger). We can work together toward change.
Real change comes from an intentional, sustained focus on experiencing emotions and insight. My work is grounded in psychodynamic principles, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and Attachment Theory.
While psychotherapy is the foundation of my professional life, I also teach, consult, and develop programs. I have taught at UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount, and Antioch University. I created the Balancing Life Project (BLP), a wellness program and ISTDP for New Learners (INL) for therapists.. I also present at national and international conferences.
Call or Email Ann B. Nesbit now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 304-0971
Let's Connect (424) 304-0971
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
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Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT9426 Ann B. Nesbit
- In Practice for 37 years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology , PhD in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 1987
- Certificate from California Standard General Elementary Life Teaching Credential / 1968
- Certificate from ISTDP: International Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy Association ISTDP Core Training / 2018
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (424) 304-0971
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (424) 304-0971
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (424) 304-0971
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 304-0971