Therapists in 90401
A Safe Place to Talk - Helen Landon , Psychologist
PhD, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
Many of my clients are young working adults, who moved to the LA area for work, school or a relationship . It can be helpful to have someone other than friends or family to talk with about personal struggles. Some of the issues we might address include coping with life transitions, finding and maintaining friendships and relationships, increasing communication skills, managing depression and anxiety, improving self care, and increasing self compassion. Let me help you to find balance and increase your coping skills in a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space.
Many of my clients are young working adults, who moved to the LA area for work, school or a relationship . It can be helpful to have someone other than friends or family to talk with about personal struggles. Some of the issues we might address include coping with life transitions, finding and maintaining friendships and relationships, increasing communication skills, managing depression and anxiety, improving self care, and increasing self compassion. Let me help you to find balance and increase your coping skills in a safe, warm, non-judgmental and confidential space.
Stephen A. Diamond
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I have particular interest and expertise in the psychology of creativity, evil, spirituality, and anger/rage, and dealing with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, embitterment, trauma, and various existential crises.
Dr. Diamond has been practicing psychotherapy for 45 years and is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is the author of Anger, Madness, and the Daimonic: The Psychological Genesis of Violence, Evil and Creativity (1996), and contributed chapters to Meeting the Shadow (1990), Spirituality & Psychological Health (2005), Encyclopedia of Psychology & Religion (2009), and Contemporary Theory and Practice in Counseling & Psychotherapy (SAGE, 2015). Diamond's unique treatment approach (Existential Depth Psychology) is a fusion of psychodynamic and existential therapy, with an emphasis on C.G. Jung's analytical psychology.
I have particular interest and expertise in the psychology of creativity, evil, spirituality, and anger/rage, and dealing with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss, embitterment, trauma, and various existential crises.
Dr. Diamond has been practicing psychotherapy for 45 years and is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist. He is the author of Anger, Madness, and the Daimonic: The Psychological Genesis of Violence, Evil and Creativity (1996), and contributed chapters to Meeting the Shadow (1990), Spirituality & Psychological Health (2005), Encyclopedia of Psychology & Religion (2009), and Contemporary Theory and Practice in Counseling & Psychotherapy (SAGE, 2015). Diamond's unique treatment approach (Existential Depth Psychology) is a fusion of psychodynamic and existential therapy, with an emphasis on C.G. Jung's analytical psychology.
Janice Taylor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
When used in conjunction with talk therapy, symptoms of trauma such as depression and anxiety can be alleviated faster.
I offer a pragmatic approach designed to help clients identify and change behaviors that are preventing them from living the life they want. We all developed coping strategies when we were young to protect ourselves. While they helped us survive at the time, they are often the very things holding us back now.
When used in conjunction with talk therapy, symptoms of trauma such as depression and anxiety can be alleviated faster.
I offer a pragmatic approach designed to help clients identify and change behaviors that are preventing them from living the life they want. We all developed coping strategies when we were young to protect ourselves. While they helped us survive at the time, they are often the very things holding us back now.
Araceli Hirtle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
I help women to better manage parenting, while maintaining her work/life balance. Is this you? Marriage and parenting are difficult. Often it is hard to find the energy to be patient, creative or loving. Do you struggle with solo parenting and feeling unseen? Do you want to feel more connected with your spouse? Do you want to feel like "you" again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression and / or have experienced trauma but haven't "faced" it because "there is not enough time" or because you've "dealt with it this long", I get it and I can help you find the joy in your life again.
I help women to better manage parenting, while maintaining her work/life balance. Is this you? Marriage and parenting are difficult. Often it is hard to find the energy to be patient, creative or loving. Do you struggle with solo parenting and feeling unseen? Do you want to feel more connected with your spouse? Do you want to feel like "you" again? Do you struggle with anxiety, depression and / or have experienced trauma but haven't "faced" it because "there is not enough time" or because you've "dealt with it this long", I get it and I can help you find the joy in your life again.
Katie Massey
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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.
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.
Justin Dragos
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
I have experience with a diversity of issues including anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. I am a trained depth psychotherapist (Jungian-oriented), and am concerned with addressing symptoms at their root cause. I balance this approach by offering avenues of relief from symptoms in the present. Easing the burden of suffering in the here-and-now allows us to engage more fully with the work of addressing original causes, and thereby contributes to long-term resolution.
I have experience with a diversity of issues including anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. I am a trained depth psychotherapist (Jungian-oriented), and am concerned with addressing symptoms at their root cause. I balance this approach by offering avenues of relief from symptoms in the present. Easing the burden of suffering in the here-and-now allows us to engage more fully with the work of addressing original causes, and thereby contributes to long-term resolution.
Gerardo Horischnik
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
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I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.
I believe people want to express who they are and pursue satisfying work and relationships, but have emotional and cognitive patterns that keep them stuck. These patterns often consolidate into a persona that leaves people feeling not quite themselves, with needs unrealized, feelings ignored, and potential unused. Symptoms of anxiety and depression, addictions, or low self-esteem, are often the only messengers trying to let us know that we are needing change. In a supportive and safe environment, therapy can help to bring these patterns into awareness and liberate needs to connect, create, and expand with fuller emotional support.
Sum Yee Wang
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
As an Asian woman who has straddled two cultures for many years, I have a deep understanding of the struggles Asian women and men face in relationships, family life, and the workplace. I also know that our unique cultural history and cultural norms can present so many obstacles to healing emotional injuries and finding emotional health.
If you are feeling lonely and isolated, anxious and guilty, inadequate, overwhelmed, conflicted, or depressed, I understand. And I have the experience to help you find concrete, practical solutions to these emotional challenges, yielding timely results. I am fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
As an Asian woman who has straddled two cultures for many years, I have a deep understanding of the struggles Asian women and men face in relationships, family life, and the workplace. I also know that our unique cultural history and cultural norms can present so many obstacles to healing emotional injuries and finding emotional health.
If you are feeling lonely and isolated, anxious and guilty, inadequate, overwhelmed, conflicted, or depressed, I understand. And I have the experience to help you find concrete, practical solutions to these emotional challenges, yielding timely results. I am fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese and English.
Jessica M Hicks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I specialize in treating highly gifted & highly sensitive people, relationship issues, family systems, anxiety, depression, individuation, compulsion, trauma, and dream work. I have seen the depths of pain and shame in the therapy room. I have compassion for your struggle and am ready to be your ally on the path of healing. The process of psychotherapy is a deeply personal, introspective undertaking. Together we will recognize the wounds, trauma, and disappointments that have befallen you and begin the process of remedy, integration, and repair. In this emotionally safe harbor you can press up against your edges and find compassion.
I specialize in treating highly gifted & highly sensitive people, relationship issues, family systems, anxiety, depression, individuation, compulsion, trauma, and dream work. I have seen the depths of pain and shame in the therapy room. I have compassion for your struggle and am ready to be your ally on the path of healing. The process of psychotherapy is a deeply personal, introspective undertaking. Together we will recognize the wounds, trauma, and disappointments that have befallen you and begin the process of remedy, integration, and repair. In this emotionally safe harbor you can press up against your edges and find compassion.
Kimberly Hepner
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to providing the highest quality psychotherapy services to my clients. I believe it is essential to provide psychotherapy that is based on the latest scientific research. You deserve nothing less. In my practice, I only use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been proven through more than 400 clinical outcome studies to be highly effective for the treatment of many mental health concerns including depression, general anxiety disorders, panic, anger and marital distress. CBT is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to help people improve their lives.
I am dedicated to providing the highest quality psychotherapy services to my clients. I believe it is essential to provide psychotherapy that is based on the latest scientific research. You deserve nothing less. In my practice, I only use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT has been proven through more than 400 clinical outcome studies to be highly effective for the treatment of many mental health concerns including depression, general anxiety disorders, panic, anger and marital distress. CBT is one of the few forms of psychotherapy that has been scientifically tested and shown to help people improve their lives.
Colleen O'Brien
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My practice focuses on trauma, addiction & recovery, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationships. I work with adult women and men. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I have been practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for over 4 years with an emphasis on treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. I trained as a KAP therapist at the Ketamine Training Center in San Rafael, California with Phil Wolfson. I also studied under the direction of Jeffrey Becker, MD. I am trained by MAPS in MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy and by Fluence in Psychedelic Therapy.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. My practice focuses on trauma, addiction & recovery, mood disorders, life transitions, and relationships. I work with adult women and men. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I have been practicing Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) for over 4 years with an emphasis on treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. I trained as a KAP therapist at the Ketamine Training Center in San Rafael, California with Phil Wolfson. I also studied under the direction of Jeffrey Becker, MD. I am trained by MAPS in MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy and by Fluence in Psychedelic Therapy.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Are you experiencing depression, anxiety, phase-of-life issues, marital conflict, family dysfunction, job stress? Are you interested in learning ways to find relief and create changes that lead to greater peace and balance in mental and emotional functioning in your personal, family and relationship life?
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Steve Louis Friedlander
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT, SEP, CATC IV
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Therapy is a sacred ritual space in which we are afforded the opportunity to realize wholeness, re-author our own unique life stories, and move beyond the old. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and other related phenomenon can compromise our ability to live the way in which we want and thwart the quality of our relationships, however, they can also be powerful catalysts for change and transformation. Painful as these conditions and symptoms often are, they present us with an invitation to discover, uncover and move beyond that which is causing our suffering. My aim is to dignify, empower and liberate those I work with.
Therapy is a sacred ritual space in which we are afforded the opportunity to realize wholeness, re-author our own unique life stories, and move beyond the old. Depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and other related phenomenon can compromise our ability to live the way in which we want and thwart the quality of our relationships, however, they can also be powerful catalysts for change and transformation. Painful as these conditions and symptoms often are, they present us with an invitation to discover, uncover and move beyond that which is causing our suffering. My aim is to dignify, empower and liberate those I work with.
Raizel C Lax
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
Our past and present challenges can lead to painful feelings, distorted thought processes, unhealthy behaviors and paralysis around decision making. In the therapeutic relationship we create a safe space for you to clarify confusion, find meaning and develop the tools and skills needed to address your distress. Some of my clinical specialties are in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Chronic illness, Grief and Adjustment Disorders. Several of the evidence based therapeutic modalities I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness based practices.
Our past and present challenges can lead to painful feelings, distorted thought processes, unhealthy behaviors and paralysis around decision making. In the therapeutic relationship we create a safe space for you to clarify confusion, find meaning and develop the tools and skills needed to address your distress. Some of my clinical specialties are in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Chronic illness, Grief and Adjustment Disorders. Several of the evidence based therapeutic modalities I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness based practices.
Sarah Kingsley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
My specialties include depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and hopelessness? Experiencing excessive worry, panic attacks, or relationship conflicts? Life can be challenging, but you don't have to face these issues alone. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer support and guidance for positive change. My approach is tailored to your needs, with evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Gottman Method, Integrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Whether it is for, individual, couple, or family therapy, I provide a safe space to explore and foster positive change.
My specialties include depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, and I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families.
Feeling overwhelmed by negative thoughts and hopelessness? Experiencing excessive worry, panic attacks, or relationship conflicts? Life can be challenging, but you don't have to face these issues alone. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer support and guidance for positive change. My approach is tailored to your needs, with evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, Gottman Method, Integrative Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Whether it is for, individual, couple, or family therapy, I provide a safe space to explore and foster positive change.
Rae C Hipolito
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
Create joy and inner calm in your life. My role is to guide you in coming back to your wholeness. I am passionate about helping you heal your wounded parts. This wounding may show up as depression, anxiety, or PTSD in adulthood. My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches. I don't focus on analyzing nor intellectualizing your past. We visit the past to let go of any pain or heal trauma.
Create joy and inner calm in your life. My role is to guide you in coming back to your wholeness. I am passionate about helping you heal your wounded parts. This wounding may show up as depression, anxiety, or PTSD in adulthood. My approach is heart-based; it is a fusion of experiential, somatic/body-oriented (releasing emotional pain which is stored in our bodies), gestalt, cognitive behavioral, EMDR, hypnosis, and internal family systems approaches. I don't focus on analyzing nor intellectualizing your past. We visit the past to let go of any pain or heal trauma.
Kimberly Tinsley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
Specializing in anxiety and depression but also have extensive experience with severe and acute mental illness.
I am here to listen and support you in addressing the challenges and difficulties you may be experiencing. Through a collaborative therapeutic experience, we will identify what you hope to gain from our sessions and then work towards achieving those goals. I am client-centered and strengths-based in my approach and I use a variety of modalities, including CBT and Mindfulness. I hope to offer a safe space and help create a better sense of well-being so that you can reach your goals and potential. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit. Some evening/weekend availability.
Specializing in anxiety and depression but also have extensive experience with severe and acute mental illness.
I am here to listen and support you in addressing the challenges and difficulties you may be experiencing. Through a collaborative therapeutic experience, we will identify what you hope to gain from our sessions and then work towards achieving those goals. I am client-centered and strengths-based in my approach and I use a variety of modalities, including CBT and Mindfulness. I hope to offer a safe space and help create a better sense of well-being so that you can reach your goals and potential. Feel free to contact me for a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit. Some evening/weekend availability.
Kerri D Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Feeling depressed, anxious, uncertain of what path to take next? Feeling lost, alone, or unsure of yourself? These are all common concerns that my clients face daily, and have come to understand their source by working in a safe collaborative space in therapy. Many of my clients are at a cross roads whether it be leaving their parents home, trying to launch from college, deciding whether or not to get married, have a baby, or change careers or retire. Therapy can help with any transition. In a supportive, collaborative environment we will discover what blocks you from growing and thriving.
Feeling depressed, anxious, uncertain of what path to take next? Feeling lost, alone, or unsure of yourself? These are all common concerns that my clients face daily, and have come to understand their source by working in a safe collaborative space in therapy. Many of my clients are at a cross roads whether it be leaving their parents home, trying to launch from college, deciding whether or not to get married, have a baby, or change careers or retire. Therapy can help with any transition. In a supportive, collaborative environment we will discover what blocks you from growing and thriving.
Casey Siegenfeld
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfillment. I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment.
Often times, feelings of anxiety, depression, and fear can leave us paralyzed and unable to achieve our goals and find real fulfillment. I believe that through therapy and the relationship created in the therapeutic process, people can confront and overcome the feelings that may be keeping them from fully realizing their potential. As a therapist my goal is to create a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental environment in which you can explore feelings, resolve painful issues from the past and present, improve relationships and achieve fulfillment.
Eliot Estrin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT, MA
Not Verified Not Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I have experience working with people who struggle with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, as well as bi-polar disorders.
My work centers around depth psychology and mindfulness, which means I look beneath the surface and at the deeper patterns in one's life. I believe psychotherapy is about integrating and bringing to consciousness parts of ourselves that have been left behind or ignored. I see psychotherapy as a journey to move forward in life. I help clients gain an understanding of who they are, how life experiences shape patterns that govern their lives, and provide them with practical tools to change those patterns.
I have experience working with people who struggle with grief and loss, anxiety, depression, addictions, as well as bi-polar disorders.
My work centers around depth psychology and mindfulness, which means I look beneath the surface and at the deeper patterns in one's life. I believe psychotherapy is about integrating and bringing to consciousness parts of ourselves that have been left behind or ignored. I see psychotherapy as a journey to move forward in life. I help clients gain an understanding of who they are, how life experiences shape patterns that govern their lives, and provide them with practical tools to change those patterns.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognize and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioral activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.