Person-Centered therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Person-Centered
Nicole Bermensolo
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT
The therapeutic process has the ability to transform. I am living proof of this. At my lowest point, I was anxious, depressed, suicidal, and trapped in an addiction to alcohol and Adderall. With the help of a skilled therapist, I was able to come out of this darkness - inspiring me to leave a successful business in order to help others who are suffering. I believe that everyone deserves a fighting chance to overcome trauma and abuse and live a rich, full, and satisfying life. I believe that everyone can change and grow at any time in their lives. I don't believe that there is a limit to human capacity. I believe we are all deserving of unconditional love. I hold the hope for my clients when they are drowning in hopelessness. I approach my life and my work through a feminist, anti-oppression, anti-racist, and body-positive perspective. I am passionate about animal rescue and shelter pets. If any of this resonates with you, please shoot me a message and let's find a time to connect.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Christopher Schamber
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
There is a reason why we encounter particular challenges in life. Our experiences feed and deplete our soul, then inform how we respond to ourselves and others. Those events get seared into our brain and set the stage for what we do next. All of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, feeding into one another.
I often work with creative and ambitious people living with sadness or anxiety. Thinking big and taking on complex projects is the life blood and identity for many creative people. While others might look on from the outside and comment on how exciting it looks, these endeavors often lend themselves to problems like imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and existential questions.
But you are not your productivity. Through my collaborative approach, we will use therapy to explore your ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Let’s work together to find the you that you want to be, and figure out how to lead a purposeful and fulfilled life in this world.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Person-Centered
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Where within you does conflict persist?
Is it in the body, a swirling energy the surges without explanation, keeping you spinning in thought circles and struggling to sleep or relax (ANXIETY)?
Is it in the heart, the whistling emptiness of grief, or the stabbing pain of ruptured relationships, and lost connections (DEPRESSION)?
Is it in the head, thoughts that won’t stop reciting their well worn verses of what-ifs and should-haves (OCD/ADHD)?
Is it in the spirit, an anguish of being, the unknown outnumbering the known to a paralyzing degree, questions of WHY swirling intangible as mist, existential questions, the ground beneath our feet uneven and unsteady (BELIEF/MEANING)?
Is it in all of the above, and in your dreams as well, impacting ability to connect with others, to be still with yourself, to be intimate, to give and receive love, to accept what was, embrace what will be, and surrender to the now (TRAUMA)?
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Person-Centered
Michelle Parrella
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
As a feminist therapist, I help examine stressors experienced as a result of biases, oppression and discrimination. I love working with folks who want to dig deep into the disconnects they’re experiencing: where stress, anxiety, or overwhelm is causing them to feel out of balance. I will give you the tools to take control of your life and uncover who you truly are, so you can resurface empowered and confident and live authentically.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Peggy Barrett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, OTR/L
The best gifts you can give, are deeper relationships with yourself and others. When depression, anxiety, trauma or grief interfere with your life, your relationships may suffer internally and externally. If your life seems chaotic or lacks meaning it can be daunting to deal with these on your own. Together we can deal with these challenges. The courage to ask for help and enter into a therapeutic relationship is a powerful first step. It empowers you to discover your essence and begin to find meaning and purpose in your life. It takes courage to ask for help. These are challenging times with this pandemic. I want to create a safe haven for you to express your desires and needs.
I have worked over 30 years in health care with adults who are physically and mentally challenged. I have facilitated groups using SoulCollage® and journaling to help people connect with deeper parts of themselves. My professional and life experiences have allowed me to understand and nurture those gifts that lie deep within each of us. It is these gifts which define your essence and provide meaning to your life.
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Shana Burns, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
As the founder of Work In Progress Therapy, a group private practice in California, I'm proud to introduce our team of 6 dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs). We are committed to supporting a diverse range of adults, teens, families, and couples. We believe in the power of strong, collaborative therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change. Our areas of expertise include navigating life transitions, overcoming substance abuse, exploring identity shifts, healing from early life trauma, and transforming challenges within relationships.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
VIDEO & PHONE $65+ SLIDING FEE. Over 30 years of experience helping thousands of people. Evening, weekend and day sessions for you. "I'd like to help you to discover new ways to cope with relationships, anxiety, sex, depression, ADD, addiction, self-esteem, success and more. I want to empower you to be your own therapist. I'll share with you life insights that can help you discover your inner resources for happiness."
37 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Person-Centered
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Person-Centered
Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
My hope as a therapist is to foster a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship in which together we can explore and make sense of your history and experiences. Through this process we will help you develop inner strength, increased self-awareness, and develop the ability to make meaningful changes in your life. Please feel free to reach out for a free phone consultation, I look forward to speaking with you.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California