Family Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

I specializes in MFT and ABA. While working with clients, I supports their work by identifying behavior patterns, identifying healthy replacement behaviors, and support my client’s understanding of emotional and cognitive states. Through the understanding of the self, my clients learn how their behaviors impact their environments. And more importantly how they can make changes to enhance their life, relationships, and experiences in their daily environments. I have experience working with adults, couples, groups, and children.

Therapy is a process and a relationship which is deeply personal and holistic. I create a safe, confidential, trusted, collaborative and creative space to move toward your personal and relational goals and potential. I offer EMDR to address trauma, resiliency and attachment, and the latest neuroscience knowledge, coupled with body and mindfulness practices. In session, we focus on your unique history, relationships, beliefs, strengths, goals, trauma, dreams and values. We uncover blocks to freedom, expression, and relationships to move toward the goals and vision you wish for yourself, to enable your fullest aliveness.

I work with clients on anxiety, depression, wellness and self-care, relationship (s) with self and others, codependence/attachment, as well as the impact of substance use within family and relationships. I work with families on communication, connection, trauma, and substance use histories. The clients I work with want to increase self-connection, and connection to others in their life. They are curious and open-minded. I am a licensed clinical social worker and modern millennial psychotherapist based in Los Angeles. I am so excited about the work I do, and hope to connect with you on your therapy journey!

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will collaborate with you in developing problem-solving skills to enhance the coping strategies that will help you deal with depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and other anxiety-producing experiences. I focus on understanding your symptoms within the context of your interpersonal relationships.

Rachael is a licensed clinical social worker with a decade of experience primarily working with adolescents and families in a variety of settings including crisis prevention and intervention, individual and family therapy, and case management. Rachael is especially skilled at working with individuals who struggle with symptoms related to anxiety, depression, LGBTQIA youth related stressors, and family conflict. She believes the foundation of a meaningful therapeutic experience starts with trust and the relationship between clinician and client.

It can be heartbreaking to be the parent of a child who is struggling. It feels like other parents don’t have to work as hard as you do. There are tears, tantrums, and challenges at school. They seem to worry about things that other children don’t even notice. You’re feeling exhausted and like no one has the answers. Finding the right person to support you means trusting someone with your child’s wellbeing. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist. You want to make sure that you find someone who can connect to your child and work with you to help you understand what’s going on with them.

I am enthusiastic and passionate about bringing people closest to the most pure and honest versions of themselves through understanding, insight, and acceptance so they have the freedom for connection, enjoyment, and prosperity in a better world. People enjoy my strengths-based approach and I often incorporate therapeutic techniques from interpersonal, family systems, and culturally-informed treatments. Clients find me sincere, attentive, and compassionate and I thoroughly enjoy building a relationship with my clients. Clients often mention that I provide a sense of security for them through my active listening. I mostly work with emerging adults, adults, and elders as individuals, as a couple, or within a family .

Are you looking to remove the obstacles that stand in the way of achieving well-being and live your most authentic, meaningful, and connected life? In the work with clients, it is my job to help you or your loved ones through a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship. I work holistically to meet you where you are to address your specific needs. Whether you are coming in to deal with a relationship, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or just need someone to talk to, I am here to help and provide you with a safe space to reach your personal goals.

My therapeutic style is based on authenticity, non-judgment, and trust. I enjoy helping clients learn to nurture specific areas of life, depending on each individual's unique needs and treatment goals. I am dedicated to creating a safe space for adults and adolescents to navigate the challenges and joys that life may bring. Using a compassionate and collaborative approach, I address a wide range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family conflict and trauma. I completed my Master's in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

I am here to help you get unstuck and reclaim your natural state of joy, well-being, purpose, and vitality. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure (Marianne Williamson)." In our fast-paced world, it's easy to lose touch with ourselves and our sense of well-being. This has led to a rise in depression/anxiety, substance abuse, marital/relationship issues, and other difficulties. I am skilled at alleviating these symptoms and have been successful in working with individuals, couples, children/adolescents, and families of all ages backgrounds.

A warm welcome to individuals, couples or families! I specialize in helping you heal wholly —- emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. Old family wounds or more recent traumas, small or large, may be holding you back from your full potential. Perhaps you welcome insight into yourself and your relationships moving beyond numbers on your Enneagram or Myers-Briggs. You have lived in emotional pain way too long! Now is the time to try something different.

Have you attained success in your life, only to find that you feel resentful and burnt out? As a high achiever, it’s confusing to suddenly feel disconnected from the passion that has always driven you. Maybe this dissatisfaction has been slowly growing over the years & you’ve been able to manage it. But now you’re finding it harder to feel interested in your work or relationships. You may also be feeling exhausted & curious why your skills simply aren't working anymore. The habitual stress associated with being a powerful go-getter can also lead to a variety of health problems that medical doctors aren’t skilled at addressing.

My work as a marriage and family therapist, clinical art therapist and somatic psychotherapist is integrative, interactive, and holistic. Drawing from over 30 years of experience in private practice, residential and outpatient treatment, I offer pathways to healing and well-being within the context of a safe and supportive environment. In my work with individuals, couples and families, treatment specialties include the healing of communication and relationship issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, family and personal illness, grief and loss.

Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, depression, or behavioral issues? Have you found yourself feeling stuck or unable to create change? Therapy can help you cope with these challenges and set you up for future success. I find a positive and trusting client-therapist relationship to be the most essential component of the therapeutic process and place an emphasis on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for effective reflection and growth. Incorporating humanistic, mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches, I work with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, oppositional defiance, high-risk behavior, and family dynamics.

I am a therapist with significant experience working with men through various stages of their life. I also have a strong background in substance abuse issues and family dynamics that impact our growth. My goal is to help you see opportunities to address the real issues in your life and help you make lasting changes for your personal growth and healthy relationships.

I am a seasoned professional who has been working in the past decade in a treatment setting. I believe in positive psychology to identify the strengths that enable you to thrive. I specialize in couples and also see individuals and family . people want to live a meaningful, fulfilling lives and to cultivate what is best within themselves. I can help you in your relationships so that you can enhance your experience of love.

I'm continuously astounded by the human being's capacity to hate and to love, to hurt and to heal. We are miraculous and complex creatures and my aim is to create a space for honoring that. I'm a licensed clinician, providing EMDR, individual, couple, and family therapy. I have specialized in eating disorders and co-morbid conditions (depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD), and previously worked as a DIR/Floortime Therapist for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, I have a deep passion for exploring issues related to identity, transition, gender, sexuality, and, really, the daily human experience.

I work with clients struggling with severe trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety and a variety of life challenges. I have seen many learn to sleep deeply, break free of repetitive worrying thoughts, get excited about life and increase their health and energy. I feel honored that people share their stories with me and have found that no situation is ever without hope. Life can be so much better. If you choose to share with me, we will find a way together.

Dr. Ellyn Singer has been working in mental health for nearly 28 years. Throughout the course of her career, Dr. Singer has treated adults/adolescents, couples and families experiencing depression, suicidality, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. She currently works in an intensive psychiatric facility as an individual/ family therapist. Dr. Singer also trains/supervises associates in Maternal Mental Health, Family /Child Therapy.

I provide a safe environment and compassionate, non-judgmental counseling to help you explore the personal and relationship challenges you are facing and begin working toward lasting solutions. Whether you are looking for personal growth, relationship healing or overall support, I can help you to more clearly understand why you are struggling and what steps you can take to feel more confident and in control of your life. When you develop new coping skills, you give yourself the resources and confidence you need to effectively manage challenges rather than giving into unhealthy compulsions and negative self-talk.