Optum Therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Amada Battista
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will collaborate with you in developing problem-solving skills to enhance the coping strategies that will help you deal with depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and other anxiety-producing experiences. I focus on understanding your symptoms within the context of your interpersonal relationships.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I will collaborate with you in developing problem-solving skills to enhance the coping strategies that will help you deal with depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and other anxiety-producing experiences. I focus on understanding your symptoms within the context of your interpersonal relationships.
Valeriya Petrikova - NonMonogamy - Couples - BDSM
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
I offer therapy and coaching for individuals and couples, specializing in alternative lifestyles, including non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM/kink, and sex work. Utilizing Gottman's couples methods, I address relationship and intimacy issues, helping you navigate the complexities of your unique lifestyle and its societal pressures with understanding and depth. My work is committed to promoting emotional resilience and connection within a safe, non-judgemental, supportive environment. Let’s collaborate to foster your growth and well-being. Together, we'll explore new paths to enhance your relationships and personal growth.
I offer therapy and coaching for individuals and couples, specializing in alternative lifestyles, including non-monogamy, polyamory, BDSM/kink, and sex work. Utilizing Gottman's couples methods, I address relationship and intimacy issues, helping you navigate the complexities of your unique lifestyle and its societal pressures with understanding and depth. My work is committed to promoting emotional resilience and connection within a safe, non-judgemental, supportive environment. Let’s collaborate to foster your growth and well-being. Together, we'll explore new paths to enhance your relationships and personal growth.
Andrea Najemy: OCD, Infertility, Relationships
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
I am extremely passionate about helping people live their best lives and enjoy the process of getting to know my clients. I have a warm, casual, friendly, and conversational style. During sessions I am interactive, connected, and do not take notes. Clients often comment on my ability to remember even small details about their lives (that sometimes they don't even remember!). I work with adolescents (15+), adult individuals, and couples. Most of my clients experience high anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, fertility struggles, or are in the throes of early parenting.
I am extremely passionate about helping people live their best lives and enjoy the process of getting to know my clients. I have a warm, casual, friendly, and conversational style. During sessions I am interactive, connected, and do not take notes. Clients often comment on my ability to remember even small details about their lives (that sometimes they don't even remember!). I work with adolescents (15+), adult individuals, and couples. Most of my clients experience high anxiety, OCD, relationship challenges, fertility struggles, or are in the throes of early parenting.
Eric Grady is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. He then attended West Virginia University, completing a master's and doctorate in clinical child psychology from West Virginia University in 2011. Following his graduate education, Eric completed a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship working with adults in a substance abuse treatment services research program. Eric offers compassionate, nonjudgmental, individualized care focused on meeting people where they are in their behavior change process.
Eric Grady is a Psychologist in Pennsylvania who has been practicing since 2015. He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004. He then attended West Virginia University, completing a master's and doctorate in clinical child psychology from West Virginia University in 2011. Following his graduate education, Eric completed a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship working with adults in a substance abuse treatment services research program. Eric offers compassionate, nonjudgmental, individualized care focused on meeting people where they are in their behavior change process.
Kathryn Diaz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
The techniques I have discovered and found useful on my own healing journey have become the foundation for my practice as a holistic psychotherapist. I aim to create a sacred and compassionate space where individuals can embark on a transformative exploration of their inner worlds, healing past trauma or negative beliefs so that they can fully live in the present moment. My approach is deeply rooted in empathy, recognizing the uniqueness of each person's experience and honoring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit.
Paula Verbit
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship issues or life transitions on healing, personal growth and development. Together we co-create the healing journey of discovery and change. As a guide, I may help you to explore self-awareness, insight and self-empowerment. As a facilitator, I may guide you in emotional depth work, including somatic experiencing or other trauma reduction interventions. I support you in exploring and finding your true passions, purpose and joy in life.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship issues or life transitions on healing, personal growth and development. Together we co-create the healing journey of discovery and change. As a guide, I may help you to explore self-awareness, insight and self-empowerment. As a facilitator, I may guide you in emotional depth work, including somatic experiencing or other trauma reduction interventions. I support you in exploring and finding your true passions, purpose and joy in life.
Jim Borgardt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
As your therapist, I can help you find the solutions to problems that seem impossible for you to solve. I can help you to reduce those symptoms that brought you to me in the first place. Together we can develop behavioral changes that make life more enjoyable. Once involved, you will feel less helpless, overwhelmed, or frightened. I provide a safe space in which you can articulate your difficulties, and support for the efforts you are willing to make to turn things around. From here you will find the opportunity for personal growth. Please visit http://therapy.borgardt.com.
As your therapist, I can help you find the solutions to problems that seem impossible for you to solve. I can help you to reduce those symptoms that brought you to me in the first place. Together we can develop behavioral changes that make life more enjoyable. Once involved, you will feel less helpless, overwhelmed, or frightened. I provide a safe space in which you can articulate your difficulties, and support for the efforts you are willing to make to turn things around. From here you will find the opportunity for personal growth. Please visit http://therapy.borgardt.com.
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.
Hi there, I'm Svjetlana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in various settings, including medical facilities, and outpatient clinics, providing case management to diverse client populations. My preferred clients are the ones needing life coaching, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship problems, and general life stress. I use a client-centered approach in therapy where we focus on identifying and enhancing current strengths, coping skills, resources, and support systems. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Strength Based modalities.
Hi there, I'm Svjetlana! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working in various settings, including medical facilities, and outpatient clinics, providing case management to diverse client populations. My preferred clients are the ones needing life coaching, experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship problems, and general life stress. I use a client-centered approach in therapy where we focus on identifying and enhancing current strengths, coping skills, resources, and support systems. I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Strength Based modalities.
Cibele Sousa - Anxiety - Trauma - Somatic
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
15 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
My passion is in body psychotherapy. Clients enjoy our work connecting their body/inner strengths and their mind/rational strengths to achieve growth. My clients value the kindness, compassion, and safety I create, so they feel comfortable and heard. I have success working with clients that experience trauma and PTSD, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, conflict with others, life transitions, and parenting issues. Caregivers and family members of cancer patients find working with me helpful, healing, and nurturing. Clients that are not comfortable just talking really appreciate the tools I give them.
"The function of a psychotherapist is to become obsolete as soon as possible." That quote is from my own psychotherapist and mentor, years ago, and it's the model and motto of my practice. There are, of course, exceptions, including couples or individuals who return for a "tune up" once in a while and others who call me in as co-strategist when some new turbulence hits. Another exception is my work with schizophrenic spectrum patients, who need a long-term connection with consensus reality from wherever they happen to be stuck "on the other side of the mirror".
"The function of a psychotherapist is to become obsolete as soon as possible." That quote is from my own psychotherapist and mentor, years ago, and it's the model and motto of my practice. There are, of course, exceptions, including couples or individuals who return for a "tune up" once in a while and others who call me in as co-strategist when some new turbulence hits. Another exception is my work with schizophrenic spectrum patients, who need a long-term connection with consensus reality from wherever they happen to be stuck "on the other side of the mirror".
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Change is possible and I believe therapy is a place where you can explore the challenges and achievements that make our lives feel more fulfilled. My approach to therapy is one of empathy, collaboration and practicality. I like to make therapy fun, engaging, and a safe place for you to comfortably explore your emotions and learn new healthy coping skills to support your growth. I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore feelings that may contribute to ongoing difficulties, re-process experiences, and ultimately co-create your next chapter.
Change is possible and I believe therapy is a place where you can explore the challenges and achievements that make our lives feel more fulfilled. My approach to therapy is one of empathy, collaboration and practicality. I like to make therapy fun, engaging, and a safe place for you to comfortably explore your emotions and learn new healthy coping skills to support your growth. I have a passion for helping others achieve more fulfillment and balance in their lives. My goal is to provide a safe space to explore feelings that may contribute to ongoing difficulties, re-process experiences, and ultimately co-create your next chapter.
Jaime Carrillo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Online Only)
Hi there, my name is Jaime Carrillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe having someone to talk to is incredibly important. I try to offer a warm and collaborative approach with my clients, and provide a safe and non judgmental space to work through whatever struggles you are facing.
Hi there, my name is Jaime Carrillo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe having someone to talk to is incredibly important. I try to offer a warm and collaborative approach with my clients, and provide a safe and non judgmental space to work through whatever struggles you are facing.
Kathy Palma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
In Network with OPTUM, Optum EAP, Oscar, United Behavioral Health, Aetna, Cigna (Evernorth) BCBS (online virtual counseling only) When someone is in conflict, some common false beliefs are that my feelings, my worth, and my value come from outside of me, therefore someone else should take care of me. As a result are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other. The way out is to change the system by changing those beliefs. It is only when love becomes appreciation instead of dependence on the other person that this will happen.
In Network with OPTUM, Optum EAP, Oscar, United Behavioral Health, Aetna, Cigna (Evernorth) BCBS (online virtual counseling only) When someone is in conflict, some common false beliefs are that my feelings, my worth, and my value come from outside of me, therefore someone else should take care of me. As a result are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other. The way out is to change the system by changing those beliefs. It is only when love becomes appreciation instead of dependence on the other person that this will happen.
Rebecca Jarrell
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
Death is supposed to happen in other people's lives, not in yours. Your world has been tossed upside down and no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to turn it right side up. You feel constantly judged for how are you grieving your loss. Well-meaning friends and family will offer unsolicited advise and platitudes. And, while they may genuinely believe they are being helpful, they only demonstrate time and again that they just do not get it. While you will never be quite the same person you were when your loved one was here with you, you can embrace the new you in this new, unwelcome life that you did not ask for.
Death is supposed to happen in other people's lives, not in yours. Your world has been tossed upside down and no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to turn it right side up. You feel constantly judged for how are you grieving your loss. Well-meaning friends and family will offer unsolicited advise and platitudes. And, while they may genuinely believe they are being helpful, they only demonstrate time and again that they just do not get it. While you will never be quite the same person you were when your loved one was here with you, you can embrace the new you in this new, unwelcome life that you did not ask for.
Madeleine (Maddie) Zimmerman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP-I
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401 (Online Only)
Unlock the power to reclaim control over your life! Whether you’re grappling with the weight of guilt, anxiety or navigating addiction-either your own or a loved one’s-I provide a safe & encouraging space where you can break free from the grips of overwhelm. It’s common to neglect self-care amidst the hustle of work, family, school, personal obligations and/or strained relationships. Together, we will focus on developing alternative strategies, breaking unhelpful patterns, effectively manage anxiety & stress, and nurture healthy & fulfilling relationships. Clients frequently leave session with fresh insights & a clear path forward!
Unlock the power to reclaim control over your life! Whether you’re grappling with the weight of guilt, anxiety or navigating addiction-either your own or a loved one’s-I provide a safe & encouraging space where you can break free from the grips of overwhelm. It’s common to neglect self-care amidst the hustle of work, family, school, personal obligations and/or strained relationships. Together, we will focus on developing alternative strategies, breaking unhelpful patterns, effectively manage anxiety & stress, and nurture healthy & fulfilling relationships. Clients frequently leave session with fresh insights & a clear path forward!
I am passionate about helping people actualize their true potential, accomplish their goals, and live their best lives. I have a deep commitment to understanding human behavior and emotional health.
I am passionate about helping people actualize their true potential, accomplish their goals, and live their best lives. I have a deep commitment to understanding human behavior and emotional health.
DeAnna Tavakoly: Anxiety, Self-Esteem, and Trauma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405 (Online Only)
I work primarily with adults struggling with self-esteem and unresolved trauma. Common issues may present as people-pleasing, codependency, over-working, poor boundaries, social anxiety, isolation, dissociation & negative self-talk. My approach assists clients in gaining education, learning new skills & gaining deeper self-understanding. Whether your goal is to improve confidence, reduce anxiety & depression symptoms, or live a more fulfilling life, together as a team we can work towards not only reducing symptoms, but addressing the root cause of core issues so that you can live with more peace and contentment within yourself.
I work primarily with adults struggling with self-esteem and unresolved trauma. Common issues may present as people-pleasing, codependency, over-working, poor boundaries, social anxiety, isolation, dissociation & negative self-talk. My approach assists clients in gaining education, learning new skills & gaining deeper self-understanding. Whether your goal is to improve confidence, reduce anxiety & depression symptoms, or live a more fulfilling life, together as a team we can work towards not only reducing symptoms, but addressing the root cause of core issues so that you can live with more peace and contentment within yourself.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Learn how to feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you. Therapy provides all the elements of intimacy: honest communication, vulnerability and trust. Good therapy is challenging yet warm, providing both structure and empathy for your unique experience. We are a collective of therapists with a wide range of specialties. Our intake professionals will help connect you with the right therapist for your needs. We make appointments easy, offering evenings and weekends and flexibility for creative professionals who can't make the same time each week.
Aviv Michael Linden
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90403 (Online Only)
I work with people from all walks of life. Everyone is unique and so each client has a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. People who see me for psychological treatment are often experiencing low mood, anxiety, difficulty relaxing, excessive criticism and low self esteem. Many have experienced a significant loss or a traumatic life event. I will help you to better understand how your present responses (emotional, behavioral, emotional and physical) are influenced by your past experiences. Working collaboratively with you, I will facilitate a safe space for you to reflect, process and grow.
I work with people from all walks of life. Everyone is unique and so each client has a treatment plan that is tailored to their individual needs. People who see me for psychological treatment are often experiencing low mood, anxiety, difficulty relaxing, excessive criticism and low self esteem. Many have experienced a significant loss or a traumatic life event. I will help you to better understand how your present responses (emotional, behavioral, emotional and physical) are influenced by your past experiences. Working collaboratively with you, I will facilitate a safe space for you to reflect, process and grow.
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