Santa Monica
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
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Samara Mallers

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Not accepting new clients
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I specialize in working with couples who are stuck in cycles of conflict and who seek insight into their emotional triggers and instinctive behaviors. Together, we will identify unhealthy patterns, explore why they're happening and ultimately find a better way to be. Whether or not your goal is to stay together, I will help you navigate the relationship with more awareness and understanding.
I also specialize in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety related to self-esteem, imposter syndrome, perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. As collaborators, we will explore how your unconscious feelings and patterns are impacting you and your relationships.
Email me to set up a complimentary consultation to see if we would be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you.
Samara Mallers now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Santa Monica, CA 90402

Sessions are held online via video.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Samara Mallers
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My Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Santa Monica, CA 90402

Sessions are held online via video.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Relationship Issues 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
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I do not accept insurance, however I can provide you with a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company.
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I do not accept insurance, however I can provide you with a superbill which you can submit to your insurance company.
Photo of Samara Mallers, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT137340 Supervised by Dr. Rena Kleiman (California / LMFT45347) Samara Mallers

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Antioch University Los Angeles, MA in Clinical Psychology

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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I am trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to work with individuals and couples.
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I am trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to work with individuals and couples.
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Do these issues align with your needs?

6 Endorsements

Hanne Shapiro Steen
Hanne Shapiro Steen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Samara offers an authentic, warm, and caring presence. Her professionalism and commitment to her work and her clients is of the highest standard. I wholeheartedly recommend her as a clinician.
Ben C Bernstein
Ben C Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Samara stands out in my mind as an exceptionally warm and sincere clinician, bringing wisdom and a worldliness to her practice. I've known her personally and professionally for quite a while and can say that our field is really lucky to have her!
Corrie Blissit
Corrie Blissit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Throughout our time at Antioch together, I witnessed Samara's skills in active listening, compassion, empathy, and conflict resolution. I highly recommend her! She is exceptional at connecting with others and approaches all people with an open heart.
Sarah Azoulay
Sarah Azoulay
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
After training with Samara at the Maple Center, it is very clear that Samara is a knowledgeable and skillful therapist. Her compassion, nonjudgmental approach & warmth shines through immediately upon meeting her. I highly encourage working with Samara!
Grace Willen
Grace Willen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Samara embodies both compassion and skill as a therapist. I've known Samara for many years and can vouch for her dedication to helping others, authentic care, and deep knowledge. I highly recommend working with her!
Bram Barouh
Bram Barouh
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Talking to Samara is like sipping hot chocolate in front of the fireplace in a winter cabin. She's warm, compassionate, and very attuned. She's excellent at what she does, very committed to the profession, and will make you feel cared about the most.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is empathetic, analytic and in-depth. I will work to understand you not only as a whole person but within your context and personal history.
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach is empathetic, analytic and in-depth. I will work to understand you not only as a whole person but within your context and personal history.
Photo of Samara Mallers, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Santa Monica, CA 90402

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Sessions are held online via video.
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Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
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Sessions are held online via video.
Photo of Samara Mallers, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Samara Mallers
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT