Therapists in 90402
Christina Marie Ortiz
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
Are you looking to improve your mental health, relationships, and quality of life? Has addiction, depression, or anxiety taken over your life? My goal for everyone coming to me for therapy is to help create that lasting and meaningful change they seek. I provide you with ready-to-use skills to reduce overwhelming feelings, recover from past hurts and traumas, disengage from unhealthy patterns of behavior, and find freedom. Together we work to strengthen your self-awareness, self-worth, self-compassion, and acceptance thus empowering you to act on what you most value in this life.
Are you looking to improve your mental health, relationships, and quality of life? Has addiction, depression, or anxiety taken over your life? My goal for everyone coming to me for therapy is to help create that lasting and meaningful change they seek. I provide you with ready-to-use skills to reduce overwhelming feelings, recover from past hurts and traumas, disengage from unhealthy patterns of behavior, and find freedom. Together we work to strengthen your self-awareness, self-worth, self-compassion, and acceptance thus empowering you to act on what you most value in this life.
Lauren Kerwin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
I am a licensed psychologist primarily serving adults and adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety; borderline personality disorder; substance and alcohol use; relationship distress; emptiness; intolerable emotions; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; eating concerns; and histories of trauma. My therapeutic approach centers on utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT was initially developed to treat borderline personality disorder but is now used to effectively treat a broad spectrum of psychological problems by focusing on enhancing the skills necessary to not only cope but thrive in a world full of obstacles.
I am a licensed psychologist primarily serving adults and adolescents who struggle with depression and anxiety; borderline personality disorder; substance and alcohol use; relationship distress; emptiness; intolerable emotions; impulsive behaviors including suicidal and self-injurious behavior; eating concerns; and histories of trauma. My therapeutic approach centers on utilizing Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). DBT was initially developed to treat borderline personality disorder but is now used to effectively treat a broad spectrum of psychological problems by focusing on enhancing the skills necessary to not only cope but thrive in a world full of obstacles.
Dr. Angelika Kulyasova
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
Welcome, my name is Angelika Kulyasova, PsyD, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of CA who specializes in trauma, dual diagnoses, modification of negative emotions, behavioral problems (youth and young adults), and stress-related dilemmas. I have vast experience and comprehensive knowledge working with dual-diagnosed (for instance, substance use and depression) clients as well as clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and stress-related /transitioning/behavioral issues.
Welcome, my name is Angelika Kulyasova, PsyD, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of CA who specializes in trauma, dual diagnoses, modification of negative emotions, behavioral problems (youth and young adults), and stress-related dilemmas. I have vast experience and comprehensive knowledge working with dual-diagnosed (for instance, substance use and depression) clients as well as clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, and stress-related /transitioning/behavioral issues.
Jonathan Westman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I specialize in treatment of ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, and sleep problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
I specialize in treatment of ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, and sleep problems.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist based in Beverly Hills and serving clients across California. I believe in creating an environment of openness, acceptance, and curiosity, where you can voice your doubts and your fears, while feeling empowered to move forward. I will give you tools to make meaningful changes in your life, and support you as you navigate challenges along your path to change. I use modern, evidence-based practices to treat adolescents and adults. I value each client’s cultural identity and lived experience, and will customize treatment to meet your specific needs.
Frank Castro
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
I have extensive clinical experience treating a wide spectrum of issues including: anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD; depressive symptoms; substance abuse as well as treating more existential/identity concerns that are not as easily defined by a particular label.
My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
I have extensive clinical experience treating a wide spectrum of issues including: anxiety disorders; trauma and PTSD; depressive symptoms; substance abuse as well as treating more existential/identity concerns that are not as easily defined by a particular label.
My passion is helping you make choices: the choice of how you want to view yourself and the type of life you want to lead. Working together as hardy co-explorers, we will probe where you are in life, where you want to go and how best to get you there. You are the captain of your fate and the master of your soul; my goal is to provide you with a space in which you are free to understand and embrace yourself as captain and master, empowering you to make healthier life choices.
Dr. Heather Flores
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
I get it. You're probably not here because you want to be. You’re here because you need to be. Maybe your relationship isn’t going well, or work is becoming too stressful. You’re avoiding people you care about and skipping out on things that used to matter. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming. Guilt and shame feel suffocating. You might be wondering how you even got here. Let’s be real: trauma sucks. PTSD sucks. But recovery and posttraumatic growth is real. It’s not your fault you haven’t figured it all out on your own. This sh-t is hard! If you could have done it on your own already, you would have.
I get it. You're probably not here because you want to be. You’re here because you need to be. Maybe your relationship isn’t going well, or work is becoming too stressful. You’re avoiding people you care about and skipping out on things that used to matter. Fear and anxiety can be overwhelming. Guilt and shame feel suffocating. You might be wondering how you even got here. Let’s be real: trauma sucks. PTSD sucks. But recovery and posttraumatic growth is real. It’s not your fault you haven’t figured it all out on your own. This sh-t is hard! If you could have done it on your own already, you would have.
Veronica Calkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
Dr. David W Schafer
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
As the global pandemic has shown us, sometimes life becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable. During these times it may be best to talk with someone outside of your community of family, friends or co-workers. A warm hearted professional to lend a moment of support and guidance. I share with clients in deciding how best to approach the issues, with the intent of addressing both the current distressing symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior that are getting in the way of a thriving life. My practice is telehealth-based, and I accept direct pay (some prefer for privacy) as well as most PPO plans as an Out of Network provider.
As the global pandemic has shown us, sometimes life becomes overwhelming and uncontrollable. During these times it may be best to talk with someone outside of your community of family, friends or co-workers. A warm hearted professional to lend a moment of support and guidance. I share with clients in deciding how best to approach the issues, with the intent of addressing both the current distressing symptoms and long-standing patterns of behavior that are getting in the way of a thriving life. My practice is telehealth-based, and I accept direct pay (some prefer for privacy) as well as most PPO plans as an Out of Network provider.
Dr. Mira Mayer Counseling Psychologist
PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is eclectic. I combine a variety of theories and skills suited to each individual needs.. My services include, but not limited to: stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, divorce, relationship issues, loneliness etc, My primary goal is to help others turn their wounds into wisdom.. and obtain a happier healthier and more fulfilled life..My experience is extensive. Ranging from being a professor for graduate students at California State University for the past 25 years and preparing students to become therapists in schools and community settings. I have a doctorate degree and am a psychologist& Counselor
My approach to counseling is eclectic. I combine a variety of theories and skills suited to each individual needs.. My services include, but not limited to: stress, depression, grief and loss, trauma, divorce, relationship issues, loneliness etc, My primary goal is to help others turn their wounds into wisdom.. and obtain a happier healthier and more fulfilled life..My experience is extensive. Ranging from being a professor for graduate students at California State University for the past 25 years and preparing students to become therapists in schools and community settings. I have a doctorate degree and am a psychologist& Counselor
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.