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Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
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Santa Monica, CA 90404
Let's Connect (424) 304-0971
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Most people grapple with challenges related to self-esteem, self-actualization, emotional awareness and intimate relationships, (be they with a partner, family, friends or business associates). In helping people with these matters throughout my 45-year practice I have found them to be based on attachment trauma, personal and interpersonal conflict, anxiety and whatever set of problematic behaviors have arisen from attempting to cope with these issues (for example, avoidance, depression, food and substance abuse. If you are struggling with any of these challenging difficulties, let's talk.
I see one's emotional life as the wellspring of both joy and pain and believe feelings must be experienced in conjunction with insight and understanding. Other areas of special interest are indicated by my certification in Psychodynamic Therapy, ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), Attachment, and Human Sexuality.
Although being a therapist is the heart of my career, I also enjoy teaching and consulting. I created the Balancing Life Project(R), an educational wellness and enrichment program; have taught at UCLA, USC, Loyola Marymount, Antioch Universities; consulted with numerous organizations and presented at national and international conferences.
Call or Email Ann B. Nesbit now for a free 15 minute consultation - (424) 304-0971
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (424) 304-0971
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Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT9426 Ann B. Nesbit
- Certificate from Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychology (ISTDP) from International Experiential Dynamic Therapy 2018
- Attended Alliant International University , PhD in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 1988
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy)
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (424) 304-0971
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Ann B. Nesbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT