Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

As a Psychiatry Provider, I am honored to play a central role in delivering thoughtful, patient-centered care within a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. I employ a professional and compassionate approach, collaborating closely with each individual to understand their unique experiences and objectives. My focus is on cultivating trust, promoting open communication, and developing treatment plans that are both evidence-based and tailored to each patient's specific needs.

Do you feel burned out or stuck in a life that no longer works for you? Does your body feel pained, exhausted, or overly anxious. Do you feel like a phony or that the real you hasn't yet emerged. Well, you've only been this age once. Maybe it's time to give your life an overhaul. Somatic psychology is a cutting-edge approach that works to restore the nervous system to a state of healthy regulation, energy, flow and feeling at home in your body. This provides a foundation of authentic self-esteem that becomes the basis for a big meaningful career and a network of healthy relationships—a life that feels great on the inside. The core of my work uses Somatic Experiencing, a body-oriented approach grounded in neuroscience and the latest in trauma-informed research. It works to discharge bound survival energy, disrupt tension patterns, and reset and revitalize the nervous system. Somatic therapy pairs extremely well with psychedelic work to accelerate the process of healing. I also integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment patterns, and a psychodynamic approach into my work. My main areas of specialization are: - Authentic Career Adaptation - Attachment Strategies in Relationships - Chronic Pain and Health Conditions - Psychedelic Integration - Owning your Identity (LGBT and other) Whether you are new to therapy or have spent years talking about your problems without improvement, you may have been using the wrong approach. If you'd like to learn more about my approach and why it can be more effective than talk therapy, visit my website and schedule a free 30-minute consultation. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi my name is Nekea (nuh-key-yah). As a woman of color, I understand how the different parts of “who we are”, our experiences, identities, and relationships, shape the way we see and move through the world. I strive to create a space that feels safe, supportive, and real, where you can show up fully without judgment.

I am an anxiety and attachment therapist who creates a safe space to practice intentional vulnerability. I listen and acknowledge your thoughts and feelings throughout the session, but don’t get me wrong - I am not a “sit and nod” therapist. I utilize an active and directive approach to help identify and name patterns, behaviors, or thoughts that may be holding you back from living the life you want. Treatment may also include exploration of your attachment style by discussing issues in childhood, and how they impact the way that you show up in the world today. Did you grow up with a parent that was emotionally unavailable or dismissive? Was it intentional or unintentional? These are topics that we may explore so you can see how the past is influencing your present. My job is to help you identify what triggers your fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses, and how to soothe them. I help you see the intention behind your trauma responses, and remind you that your body is always trying to keep you safe. My focus and passions include inner child healing, reparenting yourself as an adult, generational trauma, and nervous system regulation. If you are interested in a holistic and collaborative approach to your healing, email me today for a free 15-minute consultation. You could also peep my website and see if I may be a good fit: www.evolutiontohealing.com.

Congratulations... By reading this, it is the first step to a new beginning. Change begins with awareness and the recognition that one needs help. The hardest part is picking up the phone and making an appointment. The rest will gradually fall into place with a little hard work and determination. We are experiencing a time of uncertainty and fear due to the Coronavirus outbreak. If you are experiencing anxiety, stress or depression I am offering Telehealth therapy via phone or video conferencing.  I offer unique solutions/ outlook to complicated issues and concerns. I believe in short term therapy. Therapy doesn’t have to take years and years to see change. I believe, in working together, we can come up with solutions that tailor fit to you! I work with your personality and create a plan that sets you up for success!

Hi, I’m Nina. I help adults overcome trauma, religious trauma, and complex relationship wounds using EMDR therapy. I provide a warm, compassionate, and relational approach to healing so you can reconnect with yourself, feel grounded, and move forward with confidence.

Are you in your 40's and 50's looking for support with your relationship, parenting, aging parents? Do you feel like you "have it all" and want to feel better? I specialize in evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Oriented Therapy, which have been proven to deliver optimal clinical results and foster rapid improvement. By integrating a humanistic approach and Adlerian style, I create sessions intending to make you feel supported and empowered to address your concerns. Drawing from my rich life experiences, I work to understand the complexities of life's journey and bring a deep commitment to social awareness and justice to our work together. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, relationships, parenting, or other challenges, I'm here to guide you toward greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment. As a lifelong learner and advocate for staying current with the latest therapeutic techniques, I prioritize attending workshops and collaborating with colleagues to ensure I'm equipped with the most effective approaches to therapy. Additionally, staying abreast of the social climate enables me to understand the world you inhabit. Together, we'll navigate your challenges with empathy, insight, and the most relevant tools available.

I specialize in substance abuse treatment, and my main focus is complex trauma. I invite you to reach out and begin this journey into clarity and understanding. It takes desire and curiosity to begin knowing your true self. This journey will consist of many emotions, uncomfortable moments of awareness, and tears. But it is through the desire for something different that we choose to embark on such an adventure.