Health Net | MHN Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

Embrace life. Laugh again. Restore joy. Often we struggle in silence believing change is not possible. Those around you tell to get over it, move on or even stop talking about it. However, talking to the right person can be transformational. Through therapy, you will be able to regain those parts of your self that have been lost or neglected, creating change that will make a difference in your life.

Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.

I have joy, passion, and success working with minority, biracial, and 1st generation/immigrants who experience challenges adjusting to blended families and new/blended cultures. I help my clients identify reasonable solutions to current challenges and we collaborate to create coping skills that build resilience and allow you to thrive. My clients appreciate the gentle, warm, and supportive work we do together. They enjoy being seen, heard, and challenged to deepen self-awareness and overcome sadness, low self-esteem, shame, guilt, and anxiety.

Many survivors of trauma feel isolated from their supportive relationships & community, feeling intense and persistent fear, anxiety, agitation, & at times disconnection. Trauma dramatically shifts our experiences of the world & how we relate to others, leaving many feeling alone & stuck simply surviving. Trauma is a psychological injury, & is reparable & treatable. With a multimodal approach, I help clients restore a sense of safety in their environment & within themselves, deeply heal traumatic injuries, and reconnect within relationships & engage in meaningful lives.

Renata Visomirskis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2015. She has a Bachelor in Psychology from UC Santa Cruz and a Master's in Counseling Psychology from Cal State East Bay. Renata believes in a treatment philosophy that is trauma-informed, relational and attachment based, utilizing CBT and DBT skills. Her approach is strength-based and person-centered. In her spare time, Renata enjoys reading, podcasts, walking, gardening, and traveling.

Are you struggling with family conflict, difficult life transitions, or stress and anxiety? I am passionate about creating a safe, warm, and culturally humble environment for individuals and couples to explore their unique life shaping experiences and be their authentic selves. As a first-generation Mexican-American, I understand the need to develop effective communication skills to work through intergenerational conflicts and acculturation differences in order to build healthy relationships and improve family dynamics. Through support, empowerment, and the development of greater insight, meaningful change is possible.

During these challenging times, much that we’ve taken for granted - health, finances, career, life dreams - may suddenly feel elusive, even precarious. I dedicate my work to helping you identify and challenge your obstacles so that you can move beyond thinking that is holding you back. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Interpersonal Therapies (IPT) therapies, I also draw from traditional psychodynamic theory (i.e. attachment and early family dynamics) and mindfulness to guide you toward your desired change.

In both my personal and professional life, I have experienced the profound impact of a strong therapeutic relationship. My goal is to create a safe and comfortable environment for my clients to openly express themselves. My clients experience me as both warm and practical in my approach. With lived experience in the areas that I specialize, my clients find me most helpful with life transitions, relationships/dating, pregnancy/postpartum, the Asian-American/Korean-American experience, interfaith and interracial relationships, Christianity framework, and divorce.

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.

My goal is to help people find successful solutions to difficulties they are encountering. I believe that quality of life and relationships can be improved with intention, attention, and action.

I am passionate about joining clients on their journeys to increase their overall well-being. I enjoy working with pre-teens, teens, college students, and emerging adults. During these phases of life, transition is constant. Many clients I see begin therapy due to lasting effects of trauma, overwhelming feelings, or disruptive behaviors that interrupt their daily lives. I help clients identify practical solutions to address daily challenges, build positive communication skills, set boundaries, build strong family relationships/friendships and heal from traumatic experiences.

When you are feeling disconnected from your experience it can be confusing & overwhelming. We can work on this...together. It can be frustrating when the go-to mindfulness practices aren't doing the trick. You're eager for skills to cope better. Some parts of you my feel comfortable in the "stuck-ness" while other parts know you deserve a full and joyful life. I work with you to address the pain, hurt, and/or traumas holding you back from experiencing life fully. It's messy, confusing, and painful. That's probably why you're here - and that's okay. I'm here to navigate through these issues with you.

Does it feel like something is off in your life? Maybe you have reached major milestones, or established a successful career, but still question your sense of self and self-worth. Sometimes our past experiences are influencing the way that we relate to ourselves, and others. If you are curious to make those connections, and create new ones, I can help.

The foundation of our programming is our team of compassionate and highly experienced behavioral healthcare professionals. The Newport staff is comprised of the best mental health leaders in the country, surrounding each client with 360-degree care. Because Newport’s philosophy of care views family as central to long-term, sustainable healing, the groundbreaking Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) methodology is also a central component of our approach. ABFT is proven to be successful in addressing adolescent and young adult suicidality by repairing ruptures in the parent-child relationship.

Do you struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, and not feeling "good enough"? Are you unhappy with your weight, food, and your body image, or compulsively overeat? Are your relationships unfulfilling? Have you lost touch with (or feel you've never found) your inner wisdom? Do you struggle with chronic illness? If so, there is hope. Together we can bolster your resilience, courage, and ability to make constructive changes in your life. As a relationship specialist, I can also help you to improve your communication skills and relationship dynamics, so you can connect better to other people - and to yourself.

I'm an experienced psychotherapist working with individuals and couples who wish to make their lives and relationships more satisfying and reflective of their deepest values and aspirations. I strive to help clients increase awareness, reduce suffering, gain insight into feelings, thoughts and behavior patterns that contribute to current concerns and unhappiness, and connect with the inner wisdom that leads the way to a more peaceful and satisfying way of being in the world. (Photo credit: Merrie Asimow www.asimowphotography.com)

——I am currently accepting video clients throughout California——Good therapy is a conversation that evokes our unique desires, emotions, and challenges. Through this open-ended exploration, in which everything, everything is fair game, we learn more about ourselves and discover the courage to act on it.

Pacific MFT Network is a group of highly skilled, diverse, and well-trained therapists. Our mission is to empower you to live the life you want. We do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to participation. Additional benefits to working with us include a unique concierge billing service and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekdays, weekends, day and evening appointments are available). We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages.