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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

Tristan Destry Saldaña

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA (he, him)

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Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Perhaps no one can ever inhabit fully the lived experience of another, nor would I presume that I could know it, yet our therapeutic relationship can—without disrespecting the integrity of your lived experience—present the opportunity to take your perspective. I hope to imagine your experience because, as Carl Jung articulates: “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you," and in the memory of childhood’s loneliness and solitude, creative power resides.
I will listen well and enjoy collaborating with you in your self-discovery, where gender, sexuality, and cultural background, all present a kaleidoscope of intersecting differences and similarities—multiple lenses through which to appreciate a common, human identity. I will meet you in the relational field.
From a place of not knowing and holding space, we can gently explore the impact of the outer environment on the inner world, and through compassion for the mystery of suffering, we may know the relations between self and other and the ways in which the psyche's inner landscape mirrors the outer landscapes of the social and natural environment. Let's begin.
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My Practice at a Glance

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Tristan Destry Saldaña

Santa Monica, CA 90405

(628) 214-7695
I specialize in Depression, Authentic Self and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (628) 214-7695
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Tristan Destry Saldaña

Santa Monica, CA 90405

(628) 214-7695
I specialize in Depression, Authentic Self and Trauma and PTSD 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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Out-of-network
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 117367 Supervised by Jan Edl (California / MFT25863) Tristan Destry Saldaña
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Attended The Wright Institute, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: CAMFT 139820 / 2021
  • Degree/Diploma from CSUN MA, English Literature / 2001
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Qualified in EMDR
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 214-7695
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Qualified in EMDR
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (628) 214-7695

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Depression
  • Authentic Self
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Child
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Women's Issues
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (628) 214-7695
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
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Endorsement

Mariah Howard
Mariah Howard
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Tristan is an excellent therapist in so many ways: he's compassionate and caring, wise and insightful, kind and a skillful clinican. He's a stand out in our field. One session with him and you'll see what I mean.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • Ecotherapy and Ecopsychology
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (628) 214-7695
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Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (628) 214-7695

Location

Primary Location

Tristan Destry Saldaña

Santa Monica, CA 90405

(628) 214-7695
Photo of Tristan Destry Saldaña, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (628) 214-7695
Photo of Tristan Destry Saldaña, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Tristan Destry Saldaña
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (628) 214-7695