Santa Monica
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Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
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Stephen A. Diamond

Psychologist, PhD

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Santa Monica, CA 90401
(323) 647-4886
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Dr. Diamond has been practicing psychotherapy for 50 years and is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is the author of Anger, Madness, and the Daimonic: The Psychological Genesis of Violence, Evil and Creativity (1996), and contributed chapters to Meeting the Shadow (1990), Spirituality & Psychological Health (2005), and the forthcoming APA Handbook of Humanistic & Existential Psychology (2025). Diamond's distinctive treatment approach (Existential Depth Psychology) is a fusion of psychodynamic and existential therapy, with an emphasis on C.G. Jung's analytical psychology and Rollo May's existential therapy.
I have particular interest and expertise in the psychology of creativity, evil, spirituality, and anger/rage, and dealing with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, embitterment, trauma, and various existential crises. I typically see patients once weekly; twice weekly when needed. Psychiatric referral for psychopharmacology is provided as appropriate.
I am dubious about suppressive treatments emphasizing biochemistry/neurology over psychology, brevity/superficiality over depth, comfort over consciousness, cognition over passion. Existential Depth Psychology seeks to confront and redeem our psychological "demons," embrace existential reality, find and fulfill one's destiny, and live more creatively.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Dr. Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. a Psychological Corp

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(323) 647-4886
I can provide online video consultations and psychotherapy to California residents.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Anger Management 
$450 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (323) 647-4886
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Dr. Stephen A. Diamond, Ph.D. a Psychological Corp

Santa Monica, CA 90401

(323) 647-4886
I can provide online video consultations and psychotherapy to California residents.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Anger Management 
$450 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $450
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Out of Network
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In addition to being a contracted provider for Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health services I see other patients in private practice as well. Most have some sort of insurance which we try to use when possible, but if not, we discuss what fee might be affordable out of pocket.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886
"
In addition to being a contracted provider for Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health services I see other patients in private practice as well. Most have some sort of insurance which we try to use when possible, but if not, we discuss what fee might be affordable out of pocket.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / PSY11404 Stephen A. Diamond

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 48 years
  • Attended Santa Clara University/Psychological Studies Institute, Palo Alto, MA/PhD, Graduated 1982
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I have been a practicing psychotherapist for almost 50 years with a background in both clinical and forensic psychology. In addition, I have extensive experience teaching and training students of psychotherapy and have published numerous articles, textbook chapters, and a book on psychotherapy.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886
"
I have been a practicing psychotherapist for almost 50 years with a background in both clinical and forensic psychology. In addition, I have extensive experience teaching and training students of psychotherapy and have published numerous articles, textbook chapters, and a book on psychotherapy.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Anger Management

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blocked Creativity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Most of my patients suffer from chronic anxiety, alienation and depression and/or are experiencing some existential crisis or trauma in their current lives. The kind of psychotherapy I practice, Existential Depth Psychology, addresses both the underlying often unconscious psychological issues underlying such symptoms as well as the challenge of living in a dangerous, seemingly meaningless world.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886
"
Most of my patients suffer from chronic anxiety, alienation and depression and/or are experiencing some existential crisis or trauma in their current lives. The kind of psychotherapy I practice, Existential Depth Psychology, addresses both the underlying often unconscious psychological issues underlying such symptoms as well as the challenge of living in a dangerous, seemingly meaningless world.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Existential Depth Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Psychodynamic
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My therapeutic approach, Existential Depth Psychology, draws upon the work of Rollo May and C.G. Jung in particular. While every situation is unique, I typically see patients at least once per week to begin with, with the first meeting being an initial consultation to determine whether it would be a good fit and what the person hopes to gain from therapy.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886
"
My therapeutic approach, Existential Depth Psychology, draws upon the work of Rollo May and C.G. Jung in particular. While every situation is unique, I typically see patients at least once per week to begin with, with the first meeting being an initial consultation to determine whether it would be a good fit and what the person hopes to gain from therapy.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
or call with questions - (323) 647-4886

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Santa Monica, CA 90401

(323) 647-4886

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I can provide online video consultations and psychotherapy to California residents.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 647-4886
"
I can provide online video consultations and psychotherapy to California residents.
Photo of Stephen A. Diamond, Psychologist, PhD
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (323) 647-4886