Career Counseling Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Brandon A Gross
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
“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.
“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.
This includes starting a family, a new job, moving to a new city or shifts in your relationship.
Are you stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you can get more out of life? Mamas, have you recently had a baby-- and your life has been turned upside down? You are not alone and I am here to help. My strength lies in understanding your unique struggles and formulating a plan of action to overcome these obstacles. I generally use CBT, which examines the problematic patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that impact your mood. I work predominantly with professional women who are challenged by life's major milestones and transitions.
This includes starting a family, a new job, moving to a new city or shifts in your relationship.
Are you stuck in a rut? Do you feel like you can get more out of life? Mamas, have you recently had a baby-- and your life has been turned upside down? You are not alone and I am here to help. My strength lies in understanding your unique struggles and formulating a plan of action to overcome these obstacles. I generally use CBT, which examines the problematic patterns in your thoughts and behaviors that impact your mood. I work predominantly with professional women who are challenged by life's major milestones and transitions.
While I often work with individuals struggling with various life difficulties, including self-esteem issues, relationship issues, career satisfaction, attachment issues and anxiety disorders, one of my specialities is working with individuals, couples and families living with ASD's.
I offer a personalized, highly-trained approach to psychotherapy. My work is characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaboration. I pride myself on being approachable and try to be straightforward and encouraging. I specialize in showing individuals how to reach their full potential, and achieve their own definition of success. I work with individuals, couples, families, kids and adolescents who are struggling with various life's difficulties. My personal specialties include relationship issues, postpartum support, parenting skills, depression, anxiety, Asperger Syndrome, self-esteem issues and women's issues.
While I often work with individuals struggling with various life difficulties, including self-esteem issues, relationship issues, career satisfaction, attachment issues and anxiety disorders, one of my specialities is working with individuals, couples and families living with ASD's.
I offer a personalized, highly-trained approach to psychotherapy. My work is characterized by intuition, compassion, optimism and collaboration. I pride myself on being approachable and try to be straightforward and encouraging. I specialize in showing individuals how to reach their full potential, and achieve their own definition of success. I work with individuals, couples, families, kids and adolescents who are struggling with various life's difficulties. My personal specialties include relationship issues, postpartum support, parenting skills, depression, anxiety, Asperger Syndrome, self-esteem issues and women's issues.
Marlu Harris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
Marlu Harris offers loving support, kindness, guidance and education. Licensed for over 30 years, Marlu provides mindful psychotherapy to help people move through pain to self-love by assisting them in healing their emotional wounds while providing tools for self-help. She specializes in working with young adults who are carving out their identities as they separate from their family of origin, and anyone concentrating on creativity and identity, both spiritual and career development through bibliotherapy (reading) and journaling (writing) for those interested in expanding into the best version of themselves.
Marlu Harris offers loving support, kindness, guidance and education. Licensed for over 30 years, Marlu provides mindful psychotherapy to help people move through pain to self-love by assisting them in healing their emotional wounds while providing tools for self-help. She specializes in working with young adults who are carving out their identities as they separate from their family of origin, and anyone concentrating on creativity and identity, both spiritual and career development through bibliotherapy (reading) and journaling (writing) for those interested in expanding into the best version of themselves.
Unwritten Therapy Collective
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, BSP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
It is a passion of mine to work with others toward becoming better versions of themselves, and live a life that fulfills them. Taking that first step in starting therapy can be intimidating, but so worth it. I work with young and middle-aged adults focusing on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, academic + career stress, self worth, dating/relational challenges, LGBTQIA+ identity and experience, and desire for individual growth. I also work with trainees, associates, and licensed therapists, offering support for imposter syndrome, work and life balance, burnout, identity & systemic challenges in mental healthcare.
It is a passion of mine to work with others toward becoming better versions of themselves, and live a life that fulfills them. Taking that first step in starting therapy can be intimidating, but so worth it. I work with young and middle-aged adults focusing on anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, academic + career stress, self worth, dating/relational challenges, LGBTQIA+ identity and experience, and desire for individual growth. I also work with trainees, associates, and licensed therapists, offering support for imposter syndrome, work and life balance, burnout, identity & systemic challenges in mental healthcare.
Brittny McCarthy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
It takes courage to discover personal insight, to address current challenges, and/or to heal past wounds. And, we arrive to therapy for various reasons. Sometimes, we come as individuals, sometimes as a couple or a family. Together, we address your goals so that you can gain a better understanding of what may need to transform in order to live your best life-- whether it's a life transition, such as divorce or career change, the desire for different coping skills, addressing compulsions or addictions, experiencing loss and moving through the grief process, identifying a sense of purpose, or making sense of a traumatic experience.
It takes courage to discover personal insight, to address current challenges, and/or to heal past wounds. And, we arrive to therapy for various reasons. Sometimes, we come as individuals, sometimes as a couple or a family. Together, we address your goals so that you can gain a better understanding of what may need to transform in order to live your best life-- whether it's a life transition, such as divorce or career change, the desire for different coping skills, addressing compulsions or addictions, experiencing loss and moving through the grief process, identifying a sense of purpose, or making sense of a traumatic experience.
Stephanie Payne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Stephanie is a skilled communicator and natural problem-solver. She specializes in assisting individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy, or uncertain about next steps. She provides a stabilizing and grounding presence, helping clients gain clarity and identify a path forward. In her work with couples, Stephanie often addresses challenges such as communication breakdowns, fractured trust, unmet needs, misaligned values, and navigating periods of change, including ultimatums, family planning, career adjustments, and parenting.
Stephanie is a skilled communicator and natural problem-solver. She specializes in assisting individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, unhappy, or uncertain about next steps. She provides a stabilizing and grounding presence, helping clients gain clarity and identify a path forward. In her work with couples, Stephanie often addresses challenges such as communication breakdowns, fractured trust, unmet needs, misaligned values, and navigating periods of change, including ultimatums, family planning, career adjustments, and parenting.
Suzanne Grace
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
When dealing with trauma from pre- or post-divorce, childbirth, loss or trying to manage motherhood (incl post-partum issues), career challenges, or if you are feeling stuck, sad, confused, or anxious, I will aid you in identifying those obstacles that stand in the way of reaching your goals.
My desire is to help you live a full life, to listen openly and without bias and to understand you outside of your problems; to help you see that you have strengths and resources that will help you get through this difficult time or the challenges you face. My goal is to help you feel hopeful again. As a couple's therapist, (I also am a collaborative divorce therapist, mediator, coach, and parent coordinator) my goal is to help the couple heal or learn how to move forward in a positive manner. I am passionate about women's issues, including peri- and post-partum, loss, infertility, and grief and work with military and their families
When dealing with trauma from pre- or post-divorce, childbirth, loss or trying to manage motherhood (incl post-partum issues), career challenges, or if you are feeling stuck, sad, confused, or anxious, I will aid you in identifying those obstacles that stand in the way of reaching your goals.
My desire is to help you live a full life, to listen openly and without bias and to understand you outside of your problems; to help you see that you have strengths and resources that will help you get through this difficult time or the challenges you face. My goal is to help you feel hopeful again. As a couple's therapist, (I also am a collaborative divorce therapist, mediator, coach, and parent coordinator) my goal is to help the couple heal or learn how to move forward in a positive manner. I am passionate about women's issues, including peri- and post-partum, loss, infertility, and grief and work with military and their families
Natalie Ruge
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402 (Online Only)
Ready to make a change but not sure how to get started? Many of us are struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, feeling unmotivated and stuck. I will act as your guide in self discovery and encourage you to identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. We will draw on your strengths and choose the direction you want to take in resolving personal, career and relationship challenges. We all want to be loved and valued in our relationships, but struggle at times with communication, intimacy, self esteem, or conflict. Disappointment and resentment build and our feelings about our partner change.
Ready to make a change but not sure how to get started? Many of us are struggling with anxiety, sleep issues, feeling unmotivated and stuck. I will act as your guide in self discovery and encourage you to identify patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are holding you back. We will draw on your strengths and choose the direction you want to take in resolving personal, career and relationship challenges. We all want to be loved and valued in our relationships, but struggle at times with communication, intimacy, self esteem, or conflict. Disappointment and resentment build and our feelings about our partner change.
Dr. Jennifer Musselman
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
LIFE CAN BE TOUGH. Who has your back? Are you bored in your life or career? Do you feel alone and lonely, despite that you love your partner and your two adorable kids? Are you the last single one left in your group and are questioning if you will ever meet the love of your life? Do you feel misunderstood, not good enough, scared? Are you escaping your feelings with drugs and alcohol, elaborate vacations, shopping, work? What plays out in your personal life plays out in your work life, causing stress, depression and anxiety. I also executive coach CEOs and entrepreneurs, as well as being a team facilitator for corporate change
LIFE CAN BE TOUGH. Who has your back? Are you bored in your life or career? Do you feel alone and lonely, despite that you love your partner and your two adorable kids? Are you the last single one left in your group and are questioning if you will ever meet the love of your life? Do you feel misunderstood, not good enough, scared? Are you escaping your feelings with drugs and alcohol, elaborate vacations, shopping, work? What plays out in your personal life plays out in your work life, causing stress, depression and anxiety. I also executive coach CEOs and entrepreneurs, as well as being a team facilitator for corporate change
Su Jin Feuer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Online Only)
With over 25 years of experience, I am a licensed psychotherapist serving clients in California and New York over telehealth from my practice in Santa Monica, CA. I support individuals, couples and adult families at various life stages, challenges and transitions. Themes of my work with clients include, but are not limited to mental health, career, performance, self esteem, family/parenting, and relationships with a focus on early childhood, attachment, relational work, the intergenerational family, and shadow work. In addition, I support individuals, couples and adult families impacted by illness and loss.
With over 25 years of experience, I am a licensed psychotherapist serving clients in California and New York over telehealth from my practice in Santa Monica, CA. I support individuals, couples and adult families at various life stages, challenges and transitions. Themes of my work with clients include, but are not limited to mental health, career, performance, self esteem, family/parenting, and relationships with a focus on early childhood, attachment, relational work, the intergenerational family, and shadow work. In addition, I support individuals, couples and adult families impacted by illness and loss.
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Dustin Kerrone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
I combine many powerful modalities, including Jungian inner work, neuroscience, fitness, career, and spirituality, but I will carefully tailor my approach to honor your unique needs and possibilities.
Love. Joy. Ecstasy. Awe. In my 18 years of clinical experience, I’ve discovered that we each have far more capacity for these expansive feelings than we often realize. Whether you are contending with many challenges, or feel ready to fly through the stars, I can work with you collaboratively to shape a life that fulfills your highest dreams, and maybe even soars beyond them. I’m eager to share what I’ve learned about our abilities to break out of old patterns of pain, fear, and shame into fruitful creativity and communion with the most inspiring aspects of being alive.
Alex Tipton
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
I work with adults and teenagers who are looking to manage symptoms of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma. I will be with you on the journey of healing to discovery, recovery, and connection to your true self. I also specialize in working with individuals experiencing life transition issues such as career/academic concerns and relationship stress. I approach therapy with a person-centered mindset to create as comfortable and welcoming an environment as I can. I believe the trust built between you and a therapist is one of the more powerful tools we as clinicians can offer, and I hope to garner that trust in my own practice.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
Are you feeling alone, unheard, or stuck? Are you experiencing anxiety, fatigue, and excessive worrying that impact your relationships and career? I’m glad you’re taking the time to notice these changes and to invest in yourself to become a better version of yourself. In sessions, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify ways to incorporate positive changes for your negative thought patterns. Thus, you will learn to become better equipped in maintaining your personal or professional goals. I am committed to helping my clients decrease anxiety and manage healthy relationships.
As a Therapist and Life Coach I facilitate positive change towards career, creative blocks, workplace relationships, so you can move in the direction you imagined.
You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing evidence based skills made for individuals and couples. We can develop a plan to improve relationships, difficult situations, depression, anxiety, and career issues. It is now known what makes a successful relationship. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and research based on John Gottman, couples can ease into conversations and move their discussions from disappointment to growth. Individuals, couples can gain the skills to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world.
As a Therapist and Life Coach I facilitate positive change towards career, creative blocks, workplace relationships, so you can move in the direction you imagined.
You will not experience the silent treatment. I am a board certified psychotherapist providing evidence based skills made for individuals and couples. We can develop a plan to improve relationships, difficult situations, depression, anxiety, and career issues. It is now known what makes a successful relationship. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and research based on John Gottman, couples can ease into conversations and move their discussions from disappointment to growth. Individuals, couples can gain the skills to re-position their thoughts and feelings to create a better place for themselves in this world.
Many of my clients are women who are 20 somethings or 30 somethings facing issues relevant to that age group, such as career decisions, educational choices and social/romantic issues.
Are your concerns keeping you from leading the life you want and being the person you want to be? You may be surprised that with modest effort and professional support many problems can be overcome. If you are willing to make that effort and want a professional who will have a sincere interest in your well being, I provide a caring, warm, collaborative environment where you can go at your own pace.
If finances are an issue I can offer affordable sliding scale fees.
Many of my clients are women who are 20 somethings or 30 somethings facing issues relevant to that age group, such as career decisions, educational choices and social/romantic issues.
Are your concerns keeping you from leading the life you want and being the person you want to be? You may be surprised that with modest effort and professional support many problems can be overcome. If you are willing to make that effort and want a professional who will have a sincere interest in your well being, I provide a caring, warm, collaborative environment where you can go at your own pace.
If finances are an issue I can offer affordable sliding scale fees.
Minoo Saeedvafa
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
From your first appointment, we will work collaboratively to help you overcome any obstacles whether it is your career, education, relationships, or conquering past trauma.
It seems like nothing you say gets through to them anymore. When the one you care most about doesn't seem to listen, it's frightening and isolating. Sometimes just talking to an objective person helps you find a way to live a better life, resolve problems, and make better decisions. Suffering originates from not knowing what to do with life’s challenges. Every person needs guidance to leave behind the confusion of the current situation to breakthrough to a future clarity. It's not too late to learn the skills that can get you off to a fresh start. It's time to break those unproductive patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
From your first appointment, we will work collaboratively to help you overcome any obstacles whether it is your career, education, relationships, or conquering past trauma.
It seems like nothing you say gets through to them anymore. When the one you care most about doesn't seem to listen, it's frightening and isolating. Sometimes just talking to an objective person helps you find a way to live a better life, resolve problems, and make better decisions. Suffering originates from not knowing what to do with life’s challenges. Every person needs guidance to leave behind the confusion of the current situation to breakthrough to a future clarity. It's not too late to learn the skills that can get you off to a fresh start. It's time to break those unproductive patterns and replace them with healthier ones.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain? Are you feeling unhappy in your relationships? Are you feeling stressed? No longer have clear vision of what you desire? Feeling unable to cope? Are you feeling there is a lack of focus in your life? Do you feel that your career or relationships are stagnant or disintegrating? Are you feeling uncertain about your future?
I offer a full range of psychotherapy services to meet your unique needs. Finding the right therapist is an important part of reaching out for help.
Are you feeling depressed, anxious, overwhelmed or uncertain? Are you feeling unhappy in your relationships? Are you feeling stressed? No longer have clear vision of what you desire? Feeling unable to cope? Are you feeling there is a lack of focus in your life? Do you feel that your career or relationships are stagnant or disintegrating? Are you feeling uncertain about your future?
I offer a full range of psychotherapy services to meet your unique needs. Finding the right therapist is an important part of reaching out for help.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Human Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
I have worked with children and adolescents throughout my training and career in settings such as schools, clinics and hospitals as well as in private practice.
I work with a variety of adult clients with career-work, relationship and life-transitional issues.
I have been licensed as a Psychologist and practicing for over 20 years. I recieved my BA at the University of Michigan and have a MA in Human Development from the University of Chicago I also have an MA and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology.
Shereen Hariri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Sometimes things are too big for you to handle alone. Whatever it is that brings you to my door, whatever your lifestyle, your challenges, or your hurts, I'm here to help you change what isn't working. Let's get you to the healthiest, most empowered version of your true self, both individually and in your relationships with others.
I welcome individuals and couples, adults and teens, and have an open, collaborative, holistic, proactive style. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, spirituality, career planning, and creative/life coaching.
Sometimes things are too big for you to handle alone. Whatever it is that brings you to my door, whatever your lifestyle, your challenges, or your hurts, I'm here to help you change what isn't working. Let's get you to the healthiest, most empowered version of your true self, both individually and in your relationships with others.
I welcome individuals and couples, adults and teens, and have an open, collaborative, holistic, proactive style. I can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, self-esteem, spirituality, career planning, and creative/life coaching.
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