Women's Issues therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Women's Issues
Michelle Parrella
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You’re tired of doing all the things. It's difficult to find fulfillment in day-to-day life in the midst of stress and burnout. I can help. You want to stop feeling empty and disconnected. You want to better understand yourself and your feelings and learn skills to break through this stalemate. The down days come fast and hard, and you know you’re wearing thin. You’re yearning to feel comfortable in your own skin, live with purpose and build more meaningful connections.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to give to everyone all the time? Once upon a time you felt on top of it all… you were happy and took pride in being able to manage so much, but that escapes you now. Everything feels so big, you feel isolated and you’ve been feeling this way for far too long. It’s hard to find happiness in day-to-day life amid feelings of anxiety or burnout.
With therapy, you will learn how to destroy the negative narratives living rent free in your head, gain a better understanding of yourself and build new skills that put you back in control of your life and emotions. You’ll have an empowering space committed solely to you where you can share free of judgment or criticism. You’ll gain clarity, build confidence and learn how to set healthy boundaries to foster connection and transform your life.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90404
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Shana Burns, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
As a group practice of primarily women therapists, we recognize the unique challenges women often face in today’s world. From balancing personal and professional roles to navigating self-esteem, identity, and relationships, many women carry a complex mix of responsibilities, pressures, and experiences that can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Our approach to women’s issues is empathic and empowering, creating a therapeutic environment where in you can explore topics like career stress, relationship dynamics, motherhood, self-worth, and more. We understand that each woman’s journey is truly its own, and our goal is to help you find clarity, strength, and healing in the areas that matter most to you.
Through therapy, we’ll work together to address any challenges that may be impacting your well-being, using approaches tailored to your specific needs and goals. Our focus is on helping you gain greater self-understanding, build resilience, and make choices that support a fulfilling and balanced life.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
COPE Psychological Center
Psychologist, PhD
We have many providers in our practice who specialize in women's issues, including sexual assault, post-partum mood disorders, infertility, and relationship concerns among other issues. One provider, Dr. Natasha Mehta, in particular managed a residential treatment program specifically for women and has extensive experience in treating the unique aspects of women's mental health.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
I have worked with clients in the area of women’s issued for over 20 years in various settings. I love supporting and empowering women to feel seen and heard.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Women's Issues
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
We have several women clinicians, skilled at working with women in addressing concerns unique to the experience of womanhood.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Explore your experiences, reclaim your voices, and foster self-compassion and resilience.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Eliana Kohanzad
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDR
As a therapist specializing in women's issues, I provide a supportive and understanding space for women to explore their unique challenges and experiences. Together, we'll address a range of issues that impact women's lives, such as relationships, body image, career challenges, motherhood, and societal pressures. Through empathetic listening and evidence-based therapies tailored to women's needs, I'll help you navigate these challenges with greater resilience and self-awareness. We'll work on empowering you to set boundaries, enhance self-esteem, and cultivate a deeper understanding of your identity and goals. My goal is to support you in achieving a sense of balance, fulfillment, and confidence in all aspects of your life. Let's collaborate on this journey towards personal growth and empowerment together.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Jennie Steinberg - feminist, queer-affirming therapist
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, PMH-C
I work with clients of all genders from a feminist perspective, which means that we consider the ways in which rigid gender roles and expectations are harmful to everyone. But this is particularly true for women and trans and nonbinary people. Women and female-socialized people are taught to be empathic caretakers, but we forget to make sure to take care of ourselves, and often find that others don't take care of us. We're told we can "have it all" but we're not given supports that make "it all" sustainable or even, perhaps, desirable. So often, if we feel broken, the reality of the situation is that we're perfectly functional, but broken systems are failing us. My feminism is trans-inclusive and conscious of intersectionality. In addition to supporting people who are struggling with these broader issues, I am also a certified perinatal mental health professional.
I bring both my professional background and my lived experience to supporting people with uteruses who are coping with infertility or fertility treatments, pregnancy (including high-risk pregnancy), and the postpartum transition, ranging from identity questions and baby blues to postpartum depression and anxiety. If you feel like you could use some support in the monumental task of "existing while female," reach out. I look forward to meeting you soon!
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Women's Issues
Lauren Blalock
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Living in a world designed by and mostly for men, can make being a women very hard at times. The challenge to be heard, AND understood is often overwhelming. I can support you through dating, unwanted pregnancy, fertility issues, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, career limitations, gender expression and much more. Together we can create the space you need to explore what is important to you and not just what society tells you a women should be.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, MSW, ASW, PPSC
In the intimate journey of healing and self-discovery, my practice stands as a sanctuary for women confronting the multifaceted dimensions of the mother wound and its profound impact on their sense of self and relational dynamics. This nuanced approach extends beyond the immediate challenges of motherhood, delving deep into the legacy of maternal relationships that shape our experiences as women—from feelings of inadequacy and unresolved anger to the profound yearning for a nurturing connection that was absent.
Acknowledging the intricate ways in which the mother wound intertwines with the stages of womanhood, I provide a compassionate, supportive space for women at all points of their life journey. Whether grappling with the emotional aftermath of reproductive choices, such as abortions or pregnancy terminations, navigating the complexities of becoming a mother, or seeking to heal from painful childhoods and ancestral traumas, my practice is dedicated to fostering healing, empowerment, and self-reclamation.
Central to this work is the exploration of the mother wound, aiming to break the cycles of pain and misunderstanding that bind us. Through this lens, we address not just the personal narratives of hurt and longing but also the broader societal expectations and stigmas that influence our self-perception and relationships. My goal is to guide women through this deeply transformative process, offering insights and therapeutic interventions that illuminate the path to healing, self-acceptance, and the ability to form healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
This holistic, empathetic approach is designed to support women in reclaiming their power, voice, and worth, enabling them to move forward with a renewed sense of wholeness and authenticity. Here, in a space where the unspoken and unseen are brought to light, the journey toward healing the mother wound becomes a pivotal step in embracing a liberated, empowered sense of self.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)