Christian Therapists in Venice, CA
Are you trauma bonded? Do past hurts haunt your interpersonal relationships? Childhood trauma can feel like a monster that's been locked away. Out of sight, out of mind: until the next trigger. Carl Jung suggests "what you resist not only persists, but will grow in size." Through this lens, I offer a compassionate and integrative approach to healing the deep wounds of relational trauma. Collaboratively, as a therapeutic team, we cultivate and create a safe space for acknowledging and nourishing the inner child, establishing self-worth, building self-esteem and developing skills for managing complex relationships with self and other.
Are you trauma bonded? Do past hurts haunt your interpersonal relationships? Childhood trauma can feel like a monster that's been locked away. Out of sight, out of mind: until the next trigger. Carl Jung suggests "what you resist not only persists, but will grow in size." Through this lens, I offer a compassionate and integrative approach to healing the deep wounds of relational trauma. Collaboratively, as a therapeutic team, we cultivate and create a safe space for acknowledging and nourishing the inner child, establishing self-worth, building self-esteem and developing skills for managing complex relationships with self and other.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups dealing with a wide array of challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems such as codependency, infidelity, or other concerns, trauma, anger, grief, addiction, or other issues, I would be honored to walk with you to discover a better way forward in life.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups dealing with a wide array of challenges. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship problems such as codependency, infidelity, or other concerns, trauma, anger, grief, addiction, or other issues, I would be honored to walk with you to discover a better way forward in life.
I also offer Christian counseling, helping clients work through questions of faith and spiritual struggles.
Life can feel heavy when you’re stuck in patterns that once helped you survive but no longer work. My goal is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to reconnect with your core emotions, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, crisis of faith and relationship challenges. You want to feel unstuck and at peace. You want find freedom from anxiety, stress, and relational struggles and I want to help you feel seen and to live a more connected and peaceful life.
I also offer Christian counseling, helping clients work through questions of faith and spiritual struggles.
Life can feel heavy when you’re stuck in patterns that once helped you survive but no longer work. My goal is to offer a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to reconnect with your core emotions, and discover new ways of relating to yourself and others. I work with people navigating anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, crisis of faith and relationship challenges. You want to feel unstuck and at peace. You want find freedom from anxiety, stress, and relational struggles and I want to help you feel seen and to live a more connected and peaceful life.
My name is Peter Smick, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and relational trauma. Through my integrative approach, I will assist you in discovering your own path to inner peace and forging healthier relationships.
My name is Peter Smick, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and relational trauma. Through my integrative approach, I will assist you in discovering your own path to inner peace and forging healthier relationships.
Hello there, my name is Diana Plotnikova, I am a licensed LMFT therapist in California. I support clients in their self-discovery process through the transformative power of psychotherapy to create meaningful changes in life, empower unique gifts and purpose, and enhance mental and emotional well-being. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of insight and wisdom that can be cultivated through therapy. My approach is warm, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.
Hello there, my name is Diana Plotnikova, I am a licensed LMFT therapist in California. I support clients in their self-discovery process through the transformative power of psychotherapy to create meaningful changes in life, empower unique gifts and purpose, and enhance mental and emotional well-being. I believe that each of us possesses an internal source of insight and wisdom that can be cultivated through therapy. My approach is warm, relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed.
You are thoughtful, driven, empathetic, and navigating more than most people around you realize. Maybe you're entering a new chapter: a demanding career, a shifting relationship, or learning to understand those family dynamics that likely followed you into adulthood. My clients are in the thick of becoming; navigating the gap between who they were raised to be and who they are choosing to become. They usually overthink, over-give, and wonder why doing everything "right" still leaves them feeling anxious. If you're ready to understand yourself more deeply and choose your life more consciously, you're exactly who I work with.
You are thoughtful, driven, empathetic, and navigating more than most people around you realize. Maybe you're entering a new chapter: a demanding career, a shifting relationship, or learning to understand those family dynamics that likely followed you into adulthood. My clients are in the thick of becoming; navigating the gap between who they were raised to be and who they are choosing to become. They usually overthink, over-give, and wonder why doing everything "right" still leaves them feeling anxious. If you're ready to understand yourself more deeply and choose your life more consciously, you're exactly who I work with.
Jungian approach, EMDR therapy, shadow work, step-by-step pathwork, psychological and spiritual therapy, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, talk therapy, Gnostic pneumatherapy, religious counseling, Christian counseling, active imagination, and mythology approach.
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
Jungian approach, EMDR therapy, shadow work, step-by-step pathwork, psychological and spiritual therapy, hypnotherapy, dream analysis, talk therapy, Gnostic pneumatherapy, religious counseling, Christian counseling, active imagination, and mythology approach.
You are feeling like life is full of chaos and no matter what you do, you can’t seem to get a handle on what is happening. Your relationships are broken, or strained and not only is it affecting you, but others are pulling away. You feel lost as if you have no purpose in life. You are tired of the spinning wheel. Depression, anxiety, anger, relationship challenges and much more keep you stuck and unable to grow. ENOUGH! You're ready for answers to start a new Holistic, healthy journey and become that whole person you were meant to be - Mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually - whole!
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Are you wanting more but don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with substances, chronic pain, or relationship issues? These questions can be crippling and prevent us from achieving our goals. I view therapy as a journey that we are on together and help you create a life that you are excited to live. Life can be hard. Life can be exciting. Life can be…everything. My aim is to meet clients where they are at and help them create a life that they want to live. A life that isn’t about survival, but about living in the truest sense of the word.
Are you looking to make a change in your life? Are you wanting more but don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with substances, chronic pain, or relationship issues? These questions can be crippling and prevent us from achieving our goals. I view therapy as a journey that we are on together and help you create a life that you are excited to live. Life can be hard. Life can be exciting. Life can be…everything. My aim is to meet clients where they are at and help them create a life that they want to live. A life that isn’t about survival, but about living in the truest sense of the word.
Therapy offers far more than a ‘way to cope’ with anxiety, fear, or constant overthinking. It provides a space to recognize patterns, challenge what's no longer serving you, and start moving forward on your own terms. In our sessions, we'll develop short and long-term goals, realign actions with your core values, and help you reconnect with the version of yourself that feels most grounded and true. Meaningful therapy is founded upon genuine trust and connection. You bring your lived experience, I bring tools and perspective.
Therapy offers far more than a ‘way to cope’ with anxiety, fear, or constant overthinking. It provides a space to recognize patterns, challenge what's no longer serving you, and start moving forward on your own terms. In our sessions, we'll develop short and long-term goals, realign actions with your core values, and help you reconnect with the version of yourself that feels most grounded and true. Meaningful therapy is founded upon genuine trust and connection. You bring your lived experience, I bring tools and perspective.
Hi there, I'm Seon. We all indeed face difficulties at some point in our lives. Everyone needs assistance in overcoming these difficulties to be able to have a meaningful and successful life journey and to share the joy with others. Let's make a new habit and a success! My own life journey has made me compassionate and altruistic towards others experiencing difficulties. The joy of seeing them grow, prosper, and achieve meaningful life journeys and sharing joy with loved ones has been a blessing to me!
Hi there, I'm Seon. We all indeed face difficulties at some point in our lives. Everyone needs assistance in overcoming these difficulties to be able to have a meaningful and successful life journey and to share the joy with others. Let's make a new habit and a success! My own life journey has made me compassionate and altruistic towards others experiencing difficulties. The joy of seeing them grow, prosper, and achieve meaningful life journeys and sharing joy with loved ones has been a blessing to me!
Our clients are high-functioning adults, college students, and older teens who feel capable but struggle with focus, organization, or follow-through—and wonder if it’s ADHD, autism, or something else. Many have been overlooked or misdiagnosed. We provide structured, evidence-based evaluations that deliver clear answers and a personalized plan, so they can move forward with confidence at work, school, and in daily life.
Our clients are high-functioning adults, college students, and older teens who feel capable but struggle with focus, organization, or follow-through—and wonder if it’s ADHD, autism, or something else. Many have been overlooked or misdiagnosed. We provide structured, evidence-based evaluations that deliver clear answers and a personalized plan, so they can move forward with confidence at work, school, and in daily life.
Liam Blume, Relational Somatic Psychotherapist
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, CPRA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Imagine your ideal life: achieving your dreams, feeling purposeful, and fully embracing your true self. For many, these aspirations are clouded by inner obstacles – rigidity, defensiveness, outdated assumptions, loneliness, and a distorted self-image. Past hurts, negative beliefs, repressed emotions, mood swings, outdated thinking, and social conditioning hold them back, causing deep frustration and pain. These individuals yearn to feel whole, free from these cycles, and seek meaningful change. They long for connection, belonging, and a sense of ease within themselves to enjoy authentic and fulfilling relationships and career.
Imagine your ideal life: achieving your dreams, feeling purposeful, and fully embracing your true self. For many, these aspirations are clouded by inner obstacles – rigidity, defensiveness, outdated assumptions, loneliness, and a distorted self-image. Past hurts, negative beliefs, repressed emotions, mood swings, outdated thinking, and social conditioning hold them back, causing deep frustration and pain. These individuals yearn to feel whole, free from these cycles, and seek meaningful change. They long for connection, belonging, and a sense of ease within themselves to enjoy authentic and fulfilling relationships and career.
Hi, my name is Carlos Ocampo, I am a licensed family and Marriage Therapist who is passionate about helping others going through difficult times working together to improve areas of concern and growth. When I meet with clients, I like to provide a safe space in therapy to share and process their concerns and work collaboratively providing tools to address past or present problems.
Hi, my name is Carlos Ocampo, I am a licensed family and Marriage Therapist who is passionate about helping others going through difficult times working together to improve areas of concern and growth. When I meet with clients, I like to provide a safe space in therapy to share and process their concerns and work collaboratively providing tools to address past or present problems.
Hello, my name is Kemi Alemoh, LCSW. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My clientele I work with varies by client coming in for services. I work with all populations, my area of specialty is children 0-5 years of age, families' teens, and adults. I work with clients from ages 0-5 years old, children, teens and adults. I work with clients that have depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, parenting, behavioral management for children, coping skills and job stress. Every client that comes in for therapy is different and I meet you the client where you are at we start from there.
Hello, my name is Kemi Alemoh, LCSW. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. My clientele I work with varies by client coming in for services. I work with all populations, my area of specialty is children 0-5 years of age, families' teens, and adults. I work with clients from ages 0-5 years old, children, teens and adults. I work with clients that have depression, anxiety, trauma, work stress, parenting, behavioral management for children, coping skills and job stress. Every client that comes in for therapy is different and I meet you the client where you are at we start from there.
With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I bring a compassionate, practical, and client-centered approach to therapy. Let’s work together to find practical solutions, build resilience, and help you move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is grounded in both Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, allowing clients to feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful changes in their lives.
With over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families, I bring a compassionate, practical, and client-centered approach to therapy. Let’s work together to find practical solutions, build resilience, and help you move forward with confidence. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my practice is grounded in both Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, allowing clients to feel heard, empowered, and equipped to make meaningful changes in their lives.
I am an LMFT, a psychotherapist, author, emotional literacy expert, certified Reiki healer, and licensed minister. I help high-functioning adults heal the invisible scars of trauma, grief, burnout, and worthiness wounds using a holistic approach that blends emotional literacy, somatic integration, energy work, and spiritually-affirming care. My clients are often the strong ones—successful yet silently struggling. With compassion and clarity, I create sacred space to feel, process, and reconnect with what’s been buried. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
I am an LMFT, a psychotherapist, author, emotional literacy expert, certified Reiki healer, and licensed minister. I help high-functioning adults heal the invisible scars of trauma, grief, burnout, and worthiness wounds using a holistic approach that blends emotional literacy, somatic integration, energy work, and spiritually-affirming care. My clients are often the strong ones—successful yet silently struggling. With compassion and clarity, I create sacred space to feel, process, and reconnect with what’s been buried. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Hello. My name is Cheryl Raymond, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to guide you through a process of self-exploration to recognize how your own negative thoughts are keeping you from finding the happiness you deserve. I use a variety of modalities in my therapeutic approach which lends to my eclectic style. I incorporate different techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, among others.
Hello. My name is Cheryl Raymond, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My goal is to guide you through a process of self-exploration to recognize how your own negative thoughts are keeping you from finding the happiness you deserve. I use a variety of modalities in my therapeutic approach which lends to my eclectic style. I incorporate different techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Therapy, among others.
Hello, my name is Lourdes Ixcamey and I have been a licensed therapist for the past 8 years. Ever since I graduated with my Master's in Social Work, I have worked with children and their families providing individual and family therapy. I work with children and adults providing outpatient mental health. As a therapist, I have worked with many conditions in children that include anxiety, depression, and school issues. The benefit of being able to work with both children and adults is that I also have the experience to work with the adult population that struggles with life in general.
Hello, my name is Lourdes Ixcamey and I have been a licensed therapist for the past 8 years. Ever since I graduated with my Master's in Social Work, I have worked with children and their families providing individual and family therapy. I work with children and adults providing outpatient mental health. As a therapist, I have worked with many conditions in children that include anxiety, depression, and school issues. The benefit of being able to work with both children and adults is that I also have the experience to work with the adult population that struggles with life in general.
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
Hi there, my name is Briana Yedalian, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 137449). It is essential that clients get personalized suggestions based on around your needs. This is a collaborative relationship made up of honesty, authenticity and open-mindedness. As a modern clinician, my approach is eclectic. I use a variety of tools and orientations that work for you, not the other way around.
Many people come to psychological testing after years of wondering, “Why is this so hard for me?” or “Why does my child seem to struggle in ways others don’t?” If you’re searching for clarity around ADHD, autism, or learning differences, you’re not alone—and getting the right answers can be incredibly empowering.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological and educational assessments for children (age 6+), teens, and adults. My evaluations are designed to help you understand how your brain works, identify strengths and challenges, and provide clear recommendations that support success at school, work, and in everyday life.
Many people come to psychological testing after years of wondering, “Why is this so hard for me?” or “Why does my child seem to struggle in ways others don’t?” If you’re searching for clarity around ADHD, autism, or learning differences, you’re not alone—and getting the right answers can be incredibly empowering.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological and educational assessments for children (age 6+), teens, and adults. My evaluations are designed to help you understand how your brain works, identify strengths and challenges, and provide clear recommendations that support success at school, work, and in everyday life.
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Christian Therapists
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
Therapists and clients don’t need to share the same belief system or background to be able to work effectively together, but a therapist whose training includes a focus on cultural competence may be better able to form a therapeutic bond with individuals from a range of backgrounds, as they will have experience in tailoring their approach to each client—and will be prepared to acknowledge and consider the effects of culture, religion, and other factors on each individual.
Why is it important to find a therapist sensitive to Christian values?
Each person brings a unique history and background to therapy, making it important to find a licensed therapist who is trained in a broad range of treatment modalities. In addition, for people who grow up in a faith tradition that strongly influences the way they conduct their everyday life, finding a therapist who understands or shares that background can ease the disclosure of sensitive information and facilitate the therapeutic process. For some clients, a Christian therapist is likely to incorporate faith-based principles into emotional healing techniques.
How do I recognize an effective Christian therapist?
Christian therapists are licensed mental health professionals—holding a master’s or doctoral degree in medicine, nursing, psychology, counseling, social work, or marriage and family therapy—who are also familiar with Christian beliefs and values. They have an understanding of the importance that Christian principles play in the lives of individuals and families, which allows them to be especially sensitive to the kinds of struggles that can affect daily functioning. Like all effective therapists, a Christian therapist will have undergone training and certification in a variety of treatment modalities that help people through crises and enable them to master the challenges of life.
Why might someone feel comfortable with a Christian therapist?
While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, research has long established that a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic success. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who not only is responsive to questions and concerns but also shares a client’s faith and values. Sensitivity to spiritual matters as well as to everyday struggles can provide a welcome sense of safety and contribute to the bond between client and therapist, both of which support the therapeutic process.
Who is included in Psychology Today’s directory of Christian therapists?
The directory of Christian therapists includes professionals who have shared their background in their profiles. However, not all therapists choose to disclose this information, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. The directory also shows therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with Christian clients, regardless of their own background or religious affiliation.