Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

Kate Nesbitt
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
Hi, and welcome to my profile. If you are here, you are most likely interested in making some kind of change that will make your life better. Whether you are wanting to improve a relationship, uncover patterns that are causing you to repeat the same old mistakes, or find relief from constant struggles with anxiety or depression, I would love to help you find your way. Together we will discover and examine your fears, beliefs and judgments so that you can create the life you want.

Samantha Gando Sloan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
You may be living day to day with a smile on, maintaining responsibilities, relationships, and so on. From the outside, you appear as if you are doing fine. Internally, you may be struggling to juggle everything, hiding inner emotional pain, low moods, anxious thoughts, relationship conflicts, or underlying trauma that has been too difficult to face. It can be so exhausting to have to keep it all together. You are tired of giving so much to everyone else, and not having enough to give to yourself. You know that deep down, you need to do the inner work to make a change for the better. This can be the starting moment for that change.

Emily Ferro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified
Verified
Therapy is for YOU. It is a space to explore your needs, emotions, beliefs, relationships, values, goals, and so much more. It is also a place to process how personal, intergenerational, and societal history has shaped your way of life. Therapy can support you in challenging yourself to make important life changes by developing skills and techniques to break habits and patterns that are no longer useful.

Ava Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I offer individual, couple, family and group psychotherapy for adults, children and teens who would like to be able to cope more effectively with their emotions and life stresses, heal from difficult or traumatic experiences, improve their relationships, and achieve more success and fulfillment in their lives.

Michael Kaufman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal is to help you experience your life more fully. Sometimes it's by uncovering and changing old patterns of thinking; sometimes,it's by exploring old stories with unnamed parts, and learning to actually tolerate all of your feelings. It's hard to do that by yourself; we do that as a collaboration. By creating a safe and caring environment, I also help couples to become more comfortable talking to each other. I believe that a life together is a on-going process of listening and talking openly.

Kylie Kolb, LMFT, CSAT
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified
Verified
New insights & experiences foster transformation, yet human beings tend to engage in predictable behavior that is familiar to them. A sudden moment of clarity that puts life into focus can be miraculous, but it’s difficult to see on your own what has been hidden for so long. That’s where I come in. Through a variety of approaches & interventions that are customized to you & your needs, we will move you in the direction of a new way of experiencing yourself & the world. At the end of our time together, it is my hope that you will feel stronger, more grounded, with a deeper understanding of yourself, valuing your mind, body, & spirit.

Hannah Schaler
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Being a human these days is hard, and even more so when you get into complicated dynamics with your relationships, job, or family. Perhaps it's all feeling like too much? Or maybe you have a hunch that you can live a fuller life? Reaching out to a therapist does not mean that you are broken; it means that you are ready to evolve. With my background in art and extensive therapeutic training, I offer a dynamic healing experience that addresses old patterns in both mind and body. I can provide a supportive and creative space for you to explore yourself, practice relational skills, and grow into a life that you truly want to be living.

Jannell Greene Banchik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Being human is exciting and beautiful... and challenging! My work is grounded in respect and empathy for how individuals, couples, and families pave a path in life. Together we make change possible by bringing your unique, personal knowledge and experience into awareness, and then moving through the stuckness of unkind thoughts or feelings of powerlessness before problems. Together we will work to reconnect you to the whole experience of being human: feeling emotions, attuning to thoughts and beliefs, creating healthy relationships, and recognizing you whole life story is one of strength, resilience and moments of joy.

Caitlin Blue
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am looking to create solid therapeutic alliances to help my clients further their understanding of psychological patterns and unconscious motivations.

Christine Mourad
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFA, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

David Ibrahim
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LAADC, EMDR , EYRT500, ISTDP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, phobia, panic, anxiety, C-PTSD or depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members or with yourself? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss and emotional unhappiness. Also offer Diagnosis evaluation for addiction, mood, personality, and adult Autism spectrum. HSP and Kink friendly.
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Beth Kadlec, MA LCSW, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Therapy can help you to 1) discover what the underlying issues may be impacting you in the present 2) process/work through and resolve those issues so your life in the present and future can be different from the past 3) realize your goals and life's purpose 4) feel more empowered/ less "out of control" 5) engage more fully/effectively in your relationships, career and life. I also offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and psychedelic integration. If you have any questions- just ask!

Amanda Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, SEP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Are you juggling the demands of parenting, the professional world, and romantic relationships but still feeling like something major is missing? Does your whole day revolve around others like your children, partner, colleagues, or family? Are you struggling to feel present, relaxed, and connected because your body feels restless or your mind keeps worrying? From the outside, you look like you are handling it all. However, you know you’re not coping well, and the stress is negatively impacting your life. As your guide, I can help you overcome these struggles and live a more present, connected, and meaningful life.
Not accepting new clients

Lisa L Rakusin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an certified EMDR Therapist, experienced at treating trauma caused by all kinds of stressful and/or traumatic events, including grief and loss, as well as any related issues such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, that can develop as a result. I am passionate about creating a safe space and a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship with my clients as I guide them, utilizing their strengths, to accomplish post-traumatic growth and healing. I also believe in the importance of including family members and significant others, when available, as part of the treatment.

Joe Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, PsyD, MFT
Verified
Verified
We try to make sense of our lives through telling our stories, but when we are unable to find the words, we express ourselves in other ways, such as in symptoms, dreams, and behaviors that we don't understand. My previous training in fine arts and filmmaking (MFA, USC School of Cinema) make an excellent fit with the type of in-depth therapy I provide. I have a wide range of professional experiences from my private practice, in residential and outpatient clinics, as an adjunct professor of psychology at Antioch University, and as a supervisor training other therapists.

Kathryn Sparks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
With a background in the entertainment business, I have always been fascinated with other people and their stories. I see therapy as a creative, collaborative process in which I work closely with individuals, couples and families to find new ways of understanding their unique narrative. I believe I can help clients find acceptance, empowerment and purpose.
Waitlist for new clients

Carol M. Lazo
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified
Verified
Life transitions, whether welcomed or unwanted but needed, often seem to be too much to bear on your own. When it comes to college or career adjustment, family role or relationship changes, or grief and loss, you may not feel equipped to navigate the next chapter of your life story — even when you’re writing it for the better. You may have developed habits, emotional resistance, or long-held beliefs that were effective in getting you through to this stage of life but are now unhelpful or even harmful for where you are going now.

Vera C. Eck
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
While curating from the recent developments in the field of neuroscience, I utilize a variety of modalities to help people re-connect with themselves and others. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I specialize in helping couples re-build safety, improve communication, and decrease tension. I am also incorporating techniques from PACT Therapy: A Psycho-biological Approach to Couple's Therapy, which guides couples towards a more secure functioning relationship. Please feel free to call for a free consultation.

Christina Stein
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified
Verified
If you don't feel satisfied with your life then why not figure what would make you happy. You may not know what's missing or how to feel better, and that is where therapy is an amazing opportunity. I want to help you discover yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and appreciate why and how you do the things you do. In our work together we will explore your past and help make connections that will allow you to feel more autonomy and control in your life. We will uncover passions and embrace your skills and strengths as a person.

Tara Fairbanks
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My aim is to help you live with a feeling of wholeness and sturdiness, even when life is difficult. You need no longer feel tired, never enough, and at the mercy of your own performance. I encourage my clients to dream bravely about the changes they hope to see in their lives. We work to get there by identifying and shifting the patterns keeping them stuck, with the goal of cultivating more meaningful relationships, as well as greater freedom and joy. I am passionate about working with people on relationship issues, whether you are single or in a relationship.
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