Family Therapy in Santa Monica, CA
I offer and prefer to deliver services via TeleHealth, but I am also open to meeting you in person if it's imperative to the meaningfulness of our work together. I have specific experience in helping those with Trauma, Maternity issues, Relationship issues ( family or couples), Lupus and specifically those who suffer from neurological movement disorders such Tourette's disorder, Parkinson's or TD.
I offer and prefer to deliver services via TeleHealth, but I am also open to meeting you in person if it's imperative to the meaningfulness of our work together. I have specific experience in helping those with Trauma, Maternity issues, Relationship issues ( family or couples), Lupus and specifically those who suffer from neurological movement disorders such Tourette's disorder, Parkinson's or TD.
Mick Kubiak
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
It is my hope that over time this spirit of engagement and playfulness in the process of self-discovery permeates your relationship with yourself, with life, and with the people who form your family and community in the world.
You have the answers you seek inside you, but something is in the way of you accessing your inner knowing. My job as a therapist is to help you reconnect and remember, and to offer you tools for working (and playing) with the fears and anxieties that make life more challenging than it needs to be.
It is my hope that over time this spirit of engagement and playfulness in the process of self-discovery permeates your relationship with yourself, with life, and with the people who form your family and community in the world.
You have the answers you seek inside you, but something is in the way of you accessing your inner knowing. My job as a therapist is to help you reconnect and remember, and to offer you tools for working (and playing) with the fears and anxieties that make life more challenging than it needs to be.
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.
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.
Are you struggling emotionally from a divorce or other challenging life transitions? Are you feeling like life just isn’t working for you? Whether you are experiencing deep loss, sadness, or other intrusive feelings, please know that therapy can help. It is my passion to assist people in working through the difficult times in their lives. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 16 years in Family Law & Mediation assisting clients through the divorce process. I offer individual psychotherapy, divorce support & recovery counseling, couples counseling, and divorce support groups. I would be honored to work with you.
Are you struggling emotionally from a divorce or other challenging life transitions? Are you feeling like life just isn’t working for you? Whether you are experiencing deep loss, sadness, or other intrusive feelings, please know that therapy can help. It is my passion to assist people in working through the difficult times in their lives. Prior to becoming a psychologist, I worked for 16 years in Family Law & Mediation assisting clients through the divorce process. I offer individual psychotherapy, divorce support & recovery counseling, couples counseling, and divorce support groups. I would be honored to work with you.
Elana M Clark-Faler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CST, SEP, CGP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Are you having problems communicating with your partner? Are you struggling with letting go of negative habits? Are you finding it difficult to stay in the moment when you are being intimate with your partner? I have dedicated my career to helping people live the lives they want to live, and change their life to get closer to their partners. I am Certified in the following: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Sex Addiction Treatment, Chemical Dependency, and QHHT Hypnosis Therapy. I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness Techniques.
Are you having problems communicating with your partner? Are you struggling with letting go of negative habits? Are you finding it difficult to stay in the moment when you are being intimate with your partner? I have dedicated my career to helping people live the lives they want to live, and change their life to get closer to their partners. I am Certified in the following: Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Sex Therapy, Sex Addiction Treatment, Chemical Dependency, and QHHT Hypnosis Therapy. I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Emotion Focused Therapy, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness Techniques.
Are you neglecting yourself emotionally? You may be so busy taking care of your family that you've forgotten to take care of yourself. Find out how to reconnect with yourself AND improve your family life at the same time.
Are you neglecting yourself emotionally? You may be so busy taking care of your family that you've forgotten to take care of yourself. Find out how to reconnect with yourself AND improve your family life at the same time.
My extensive experience with treating the aftereffects of dysfunctional family dynamics will be brought to bear on your issues.
You're in pain from a dysfunctional childhood. Or you're using substances to cope with pain and would like to stop. If your substance use has affected your relationships, your finances, your career- it may be time to change. You can feel better! I will help holistically, meaning we will work on many levels. Together we will make practical plans to get you feeling stronger and more peaceful no matter what you have survived. Boundaries and self-care are skills that you can learn. You deserve to have the life you want, and I will help you create it. Together we can get you to where you want to be. Call for free consultation today!
My extensive experience with treating the aftereffects of dysfunctional family dynamics will be brought to bear on your issues.
You're in pain from a dysfunctional childhood. Or you're using substances to cope with pain and would like to stop. If your substance use has affected your relationships, your finances, your career- it may be time to change. You can feel better! I will help holistically, meaning we will work on many levels. Together we will make practical plans to get you feeling stronger and more peaceful no matter what you have survived. Boundaries and self-care are skills that you can learn. You deserve to have the life you want, and I will help you create it. Together we can get you to where you want to be. Call for free consultation today!
My philosophy is to meet you, the client, where you are so that we can work together to help you to gain insight, self awareness and strength. We may look at patterns that have hindered you from achieving the success you desire in personal, family or work relationships. We will help you to find ways to change those patterns so that you are more comfortable with yourself and the choices that you make now. We will do all of this collaboratively and at a pace that is comfortable for you. I look forward to working with you!
My philosophy is to meet you, the client, where you are so that we can work together to help you to gain insight, self awareness and strength. We may look at patterns that have hindered you from achieving the success you desire in personal, family or work relationships. We will help you to find ways to change those patterns so that you are more comfortable with yourself and the choices that you make now. We will do all of this collaboratively and at a pace that is comfortable for you. I look forward to working with you!
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
Dr. Mednick is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specialized in a unique blend of various methodologies to offer her clients the deepest possible healing. Dr. Mednick has built her practice with clients worldwide. Through illness,trauma and addictions therapy, she transitions clients with the identification of living as "victims" or "survivors" all the way to that of living as "thrivers." Dr. Mednick strives to bring her clients completion in the trauma/addiction/illness cycle, and to move them from pull into the trauma vortex (pain and chaos) towards easily and consciously choosing the healing vortex (calm and relaxed).
Steve Deitelbaum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Psy D, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
If you are searching this directory, congratulations! Whether you long for intimacy in relationships or more success in your work, the decision to seek therapy may be the bravest decision you've ever made. If you are feeling emotional pain, anxiety or depression, or simply need to explore why things are not working out for you, I have the skills and expertise to listen and work with you in a caring partnership. As a psychotherapist, I can help you heal by recognizing and understanding how early trauma and family environments have impacted your ability to chart the course of your life.
If you are searching this directory, congratulations! Whether you long for intimacy in relationships or more success in your work, the decision to seek therapy may be the bravest decision you've ever made. If you are feeling emotional pain, anxiety or depression, or simply need to explore why things are not working out for you, I have the skills and expertise to listen and work with you in a caring partnership. As a psychotherapist, I can help you heal by recognizing and understanding how early trauma and family environments have impacted your ability to chart the course of your life.
I am trained in these evidence-based modalities: EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brief solution focused therapy, CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy), EFT, Matrix Reimprinting, NLP and many others that I use- depending on the particular client.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we’ll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. Then, I have many evidence based therapy modalities that I use to move you forward faster. Most of them are the newer modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Ericksonian therapy, EFT, motivational interviewing and NLP. I integrate and combine these therapies to help you move through obstacles that have held you back.
I am trained in these evidence-based modalities: EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), Brief solution focused therapy, CBT ( cognitive behavioral therapy), EFT, Matrix Reimprinting, NLP and many others that I use- depending on the particular client.
I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice. In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. With CBT, we’ll look at how your thoughts affect your emotions and experience. Then, I have many evidence based therapy modalities that I use to move you forward faster. Most of them are the newer modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Ericksonian therapy, EFT, motivational interviewing and NLP. I integrate and combine these therapies to help you move through obstacles that have held you back.
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Having worked in an In-patient treatment center & with John Bradshaw for many years & being personally involved in the 12-Step world for 31+ years, I bring my experience, a backdrop of family systems, the 'recovery' community's wisdom & numerous other wise, true & tested modalities & insights to my work.
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Having worked in an In-patient treatment center & with John Bradshaw for many years & being personally involved in the 12-Step world for 31+ years, I bring my experience, a backdrop of family systems, the 'recovery' community's wisdom & numerous other wise, true & tested modalities & insights to my work.
With 30 years experience, I bring an empathic, compassionate & affirming energy to my work & to my clients. I work well with both adult men & women of all ages, especially those willing to 'do the work' needed to grow, thrive, introspect and lead lives of happiness, empowerment, joy, fulfillment & freedom. I've been blessed w/ many miracles on my life's journey & eagerly desire to assist seekers in experiencing and creating their own miracles. I believe in the inherent good & deserving nature of clients & desire to have them work on, out & through the issues which have limited or impaired their lives!
Julia M Gunderson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Online Only)
Specifically I have had training in how to work with trauma related cases, crisis management, grief work, family therapy (included martial issues), ways to improve the parent-child relationship and adolescents issues.
My specialties include marital problems, depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, crisis management, trauma-related cases such as domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse and many other issues. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and make changes easily, and I have the skills and passion to assist you in making better decisions. I am bilingual in Spanish. I can offer my services in the office (during Covid only telehealth), via Skype, via phone or in the comfort of your home or office. Available all day of the week.
Specifically I have had training in how to work with trauma related cases, crisis management, grief work, family therapy (included martial issues), ways to improve the parent-child relationship and adolescents issues.
My specialties include marital problems, depression, anxiety, adolescent issues, women's issues, parenting, crisis management, trauma-related cases such as domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse and many other issues. I am committed to helping my clients feel better and make changes easily, and I have the skills and passion to assist you in making better decisions. I am bilingual in Spanish. I can offer my services in the office (during Covid only telehealth), via Skype, via phone or in the comfort of your home or office. Available all day of the week.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MBA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Hey - are you a career woman feeling burnt out with your job, relationships, and family? Perhaps you were bypassed for a promotion, stuck in a repetitive loop day in and out, wondering how to change things. You need a change & don't know how to begin. Together, we will tap into your intuition, reduce your worrying, and help you reach the next level. If I gave you a magic wand & you could get exactly what you need right now, what would you be doing and how would you live differently? In our sessions, you will feel cared for and find relief from what you are struggling with. You are the driver and I just help with directions.
Hey - are you a career woman feeling burnt out with your job, relationships, and family? Perhaps you were bypassed for a promotion, stuck in a repetitive loop day in and out, wondering how to change things. You need a change & don't know how to begin. Together, we will tap into your intuition, reduce your worrying, and help you reach the next level. If I gave you a magic wand & you could get exactly what you need right now, what would you be doing and how would you live differently? In our sessions, you will feel cared for and find relief from what you are struggling with. You are the driver and I just help with directions.
In addition to individual, family, and group therapy, I am one of the few Los Angeles-based psychologists doing Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment, which uses psychological testing as a brief, dynamic intervention, to help clients, their referring therapists, and other professionals address diagnostic challenges and entrenched patterns.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Sex Addiction Therapist - Supervisor, and licensed MFT with a private practice in Santa Monica, California since 1994. I offer interpersonal psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups as well as psychological testing and assessment. My areas of expertise include: substance and process addictions, trauma/abuse, positive psychology, impaired professionals and first-responders, as well as grief/loss, disfigurement, and cross-cultural issues. I provide traditional, forensic, and pre-employment psychological assessment as well as Collaborative/Therapeutic evaluations.
In addition to individual, family, and group therapy, I am one of the few Los Angeles-based psychologists doing Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment, which uses psychological testing as a brief, dynamic intervention, to help clients, their referring therapists, and other professionals address diagnostic challenges and entrenched patterns.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Sex Addiction Therapist - Supervisor, and licensed MFT with a private practice in Santa Monica, California since 1994. I offer interpersonal psychotherapy with individuals, families, and groups as well as psychological testing and assessment. My areas of expertise include: substance and process addictions, trauma/abuse, positive psychology, impaired professionals and first-responders, as well as grief/loss, disfigurement, and cross-cultural issues. I provide traditional, forensic, and pre-employment psychological assessment as well as Collaborative/Therapeutic evaluations.
I am a therapist with significant experience working with men through various stages of their life. I also have a strong background in substance abuse issues and family dynamics that impact our growth. My goal is to help you see opportunities to address the real issues in your life and help you make lasting changes for your personal growth and healthy relationships.
I am a therapist with significant experience working with men through various stages of their life. I also have a strong background in substance abuse issues and family dynamics that impact our growth. My goal is to help you see opportunities to address the real issues in your life and help you make lasting changes for your personal growth and healthy relationships.
My focus is to assist my clients with identifying purpose and passion in their lives. Sobriety can be a challenging road to walk however having a purpose in your life and additional motivation to grow and change can help to become the best version of yourself. After many years of struggling with my own personal addiction and successfully sustaining sobriety I became a believer in reinventing your life. I specialize in drug and alcohol counseling , wrap around Case Management support for the client and if need be the family. I utilize in person and remote support for the client and family.
My focus is to assist my clients with identifying purpose and passion in their lives. Sobriety can be a challenging road to walk however having a purpose in your life and additional motivation to grow and change can help to become the best version of yourself. After many years of struggling with my own personal addiction and successfully sustaining sobriety I became a believer in reinventing your life. I specialize in drug and alcohol counseling , wrap around Case Management support for the client and if need be the family. I utilize in person and remote support for the client and family.
Dr. Margie Mirell
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, AASECT, Imago
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Through my somatic therapy training, I can teach you the capacity to heal from complex traumas, family historical behavioral patterns, sexual trauma or PTSD.
Are you overwhelmed? Does it feel like something is holding you back from achieving your goals? Are you struggling with persistent negative thoughts or self-doubt? Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools for you to face and overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with trauma and PTSD, intimacy issues, overcoming addiction, or grief, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Through my somatic therapy training, I can teach you the capacity to heal from complex traumas, family historical behavioral patterns, sexual trauma or PTSD.
Are you overwhelmed? Does it feel like something is holding you back from achieving your goals? Are you struggling with persistent negative thoughts or self-doubt? Together we can work to help equip you with the necessary tools for you to face and overcome your challenges. Whether you're struggling with trauma and PTSD, intimacy issues, overcoming addiction, or grief, it is important that you know you don't have to be alone in this journey. I have the experience to help you achieve your goals, overcome these struggles, and live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Sheherezad Shashaani
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
Is life too stressful for you? Is your relationship suffering? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or angry due to individual, relationship, family or career issues? Are you concerned about achieving your goals, and wonder about meaning of your life? Has this affected your self esteem and hope for resolving your issues? If so, you will find me compassionate, understanding, comfortable and safe in helping you connect to the strength within you. Together we will work to bring about healing and improve the quality of your life. I am a Jungian oriented psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals, couples, and children.
Is life too stressful for you? Is your relationship suffering? Do you feel depressed, anxious, or angry due to individual, relationship, family or career issues? Are you concerned about achieving your goals, and wonder about meaning of your life? Has this affected your self esteem and hope for resolving your issues? If so, you will find me compassionate, understanding, comfortable and safe in helping you connect to the strength within you. Together we will work to bring about healing and improve the quality of your life. I am a Jungian oriented psychotherapist specializing in working with individuals, couples, and children.
For over 10 years I've served many families, most recently with Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center.
You find yourself here because you’ve finally reached the point where you need support with your child. You’ve spent hours researching common signs and symptoms of what the issue might be. Childhood is brief, yet the most significant period of life. I’m here to help you seize this opportunity to ensure your child's lifelong mental and relational well-being. Our strength-based assessments will reveal your child's unique strengths and areas for growth in all domains (including academically, emotionally, and socially). This will help you understand them better and make it easier to access support in school.
For over 10 years I've served many families, most recently with Providence Saint John's Child and Family Development Center.
You find yourself here because you’ve finally reached the point where you need support with your child. You’ve spent hours researching common signs and symptoms of what the issue might be. Childhood is brief, yet the most significant period of life. I’m here to help you seize this opportunity to ensure your child's lifelong mental and relational well-being. Our strength-based assessments will reveal your child's unique strengths and areas for growth in all domains (including academically, emotionally, and socially). This will help you understand them better and make it easier to access support in school.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.