Jungian Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

Relationships bring happiness, but also create longing and loneliness. They can preoccupy us and destroy our sense of safety and self-respect. If you feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid, or lost, or are unable to decide about staying or leaving, have irresolvable conflicts, unmet needs, or feel devalued, I can help - also if you seek guidance with codependency, trauma, communication, intimacy or self-esteem. You'll gain awareness in your first session and quickly see changes in handling emotions, conflict, and boundaries. Whether seeking individual or couple counseling, you'll find solutions, empower, and an improved sense of well-being

I specialize in treating clients who have suffered from narcissistic and borderline abuse, with a concentration in healing that trauma, and helping clients to build the ability to identify and set good boundaries, and avoid further trauma. I have more than two decades of intensive training in mindfulness and meditation, and believe that training enables me to be very present. I believe in the power of human resilience and our unstoppable inclination to grow towards wellness, health and balance. We can heal and grow, no matter what obstacles we face.

I work to help guide you with practical solutions, and support you through difficulties. If you experience depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, are recovering from painful experiences or just seeking a deeper relationship with yourself, please reach out. Whatever the cause or condition of your troubles, I offer support, safety, and healing. I am here to help.

You may already have answers to your struggles, though these answers are unconscious. I specialize in working with your unconscious, the side of you that is neglected, ignored or rejected. This is a powerful mode of therapy that can help you with your anxiety, depression or relationships. I work with adults, and have specialized training to work with children, adolescents and their parents. My work with children focuses on play therapy, the child's best form of communication. With adults I use my Jungian training in dreamwork and symbolism to access the unheard side of yourself, which can enrich your life and relieve your suffering.

“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.” ― C.G. Jung. I specialize in helping creatives and high-performing individuals in their 20s and 30s navigate emotional challenges, major life changes, and live their most authentic lives. I address issues that include: Isolation and Loneliness, Grief and Loss, Existential Crises, Values Clarification (i.e. figuring out “what matters”), Navigating Life Transitions (e.g. College to Career, Parenting)l, Anxiety and Depression, Communication Breakdown, Creative Block, Career Gridlock and Relationship Challenges. I also specialize in Men's Issues.

Dr. Anna Selena Cho, was born in Los Angeles and has personal experience living bi-culturally. Dr. Cho was traditionally trained in visual arts in her early developmental years and eventually obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Southern California, M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Phillips Graduate University, and her Doctorate in Applied Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Cho has developed programs with organizations wanting to further expand their learning standards towards socio-emotional integration.

Self-knowledge is a lifelong journey. The ideal client is one who has willingness to move inward toward deeper understanding. This most effectively occurs as we explore ourselves in relationship to others. The fit between you and your therapist is fundamental to this process. It is imperative for a client to feel safe and supported by their therapist in order to tolerate and receive the compassionate honesty and gentle confrontation, which are the keys to this transformative work. If you are willing and ready to confront your light and shadow, I welcome you to move inward, together. I provide psychotherapy and sex therapy.

Are you having the dawning realization that you aren’t living life as fully as you could be? Are you experiencing troubled relationships, a narrowing sense of possibility, or wounded self-esteem? Or maybe you simply have the gnawing sense that it’s time for a change, but no idea how to make it happen. If so, this is a great time to step into therapy. I use a collaborative, depth-oriented approach to help individuals and couples overcome obstacles, build on their strengths, and move through a variety of challenges.

I believe the foundation of effective psychotherapy lies in a trusting relationship and fosters one part of a path towards wholeness. Past hurts, the voice of the inner critic, obsessive worry, or that sense of doom, can leave us feeling fragmented and split off. Through deep listening in our sessions, I am to support your reconnection to a sense of Self through best practice tools, and a reclaiming of your inner resources and strengths. In therapy, I set out to learn your unique story so that together, we can untangle the pain.

We are in this together. Uncertainty for the future: our health, our careers, our spouses, our children. The past seems to offer no guidance for what is to come. Loneliness and anxiety were already at record highs before the pandemic and the fall of the economy. Helping people with feelings of isolation and loneliness as well as nervous anxiety have been a substantial part of my work for over two decades. It has been a privilege to help individuals and couples heal the fractures in the foundation of their lives. Together we can find the solutions to your challenges and face what is to come with a sense of courage and confidence

I help couples cultivate kindness, empathy, appreciation, and eroticism to renew and strengthen their connections. With my unique approach that combines evidence-based therapy and mind/body practices, I assist couples in overcoming negative patterns and embarking on a journey of personal growth and relational fulfillment. My ultimate goal is to provide couples with a powerful framework that enables them to heal past wounds, enhance communication, and deepen their intimacy.

Do you find yourself struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? Are obsessive compulsive behaviors creating a negative impact on your personal or professional life? Have you found it difficult to find purpose or direction? With a specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology I utilize evidenced-based interventions and protocols such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction techniques and coping skills to empower my clients to live their best possible lives.

Most of us struggle with habitual reactions to life’s challenges — from doubt or guilt to shame or frustration. These responses are built-in, long-established parts of ourselves that we put in place to guard and protect ourselves but that are, ultimately, unhelpful and can be damaging. I want to help you get in touch with and untangle those reactions — those parts — so that you can live a freer life with a more fully-realized sense of self.

I have designed a private psychotherapy office especially for the creative client. This type of personality is more visually sensitive to their environment. The unique eclectic furniture styles, colors, fabrics, lighting, varied types of art work, and musical instruments, help create an uplifting and soothing atmosphere for therapy.

If you are suffering from repeated patterns that are negatively impacting your life and desire freedom and space to heal and transform these patterns, I can help. I work with individuals, couples, groups and families who are overwhelmed by anxiety, suffering from depression, in a life transition, managing grief, having existential distress, and/or looking for deeper meaning and a stronger sense of Self. Often times being seen and understood by a nonjudgmental, compassionate therapist is a key factor in healing. The process is rich and ultimately empowering.

Welcome! I help people who are motivated to better their lives by improving their capacity to deal with challenges, stressors, and symptoms in order to move in the direction of their dreams and aspirations. In addition to addressing general clinical out-patient issues related to Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Relationships, Self-Esteem, and Dual Diagnosis, I have a specialty practice in Health Psychology. I use an integrated treatment approach to facilitate mental and physical health in my work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. We venture forth by cultivating compassion, incorporating creativity, stimulating curiosity, and crafting courage.

I am a licensed psychotherapist working with clients to address relationship issues, trauma, depression, anxiety and life transitions. My role as a therapist is to help you gain greater self awareness and relief. What is showing up as discontent, depression or anxiety can be transformed by understanding what is underneath these symptoms.

You want a balanced life; fulfilling career, romantic relationship, genuine friendships, family bonds, health, and fun. Maybe some areas of your life feel full, yet there is still something missing, thus creating this imbalance. This does not happen in a vacuum; it happens in relationship with oneself and others. Healing also happens in relationships, which starts with me and you. I am an expert in healthy relationships and career; helping to create space for more in your life without feeling overwhelmed. I will help you improve your life and find the relief you need in a world that can sometimes feel unrelenting.

One of the most difficult roads to navigate consciously is the path to one's life journey. Do you know where you are going to? Where will your road take you, and who is in the driver's seat? Endless questions arise. How does one listen to one's soul and deepen a better understanding of oneself? Does your soul yearn for acknowledgement, self-inquiry, self-discovery, self-acceptance, self-care, and fulfillment? Are you struggling to find meaning and purpose? Do you feel stuck, powerless, and yet seek a fuller expression of your artistry and creativity? Do you seek freedom and independence, as well as intimacy, connection, and healing?