Self Esteem Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

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Kristina Hall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404  (Online Only)
So happy YOU are taking the first step to improving your life! Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Having relationship issues? Are you unhappy and unsure why? Ready to break unhealthy cycles? Or do you just need a safe place to process your thoughts and emotions? I work with individuals and couples experiencing stress, anxiety, postpartum, trauma, depression, family or relationship conflict, anger, communication, self-esteem issues, and cultural systemic oppression. I also provide Parenting Therapy to moms, dads, couples, and expecting parents.
So happy YOU are taking the first step to improving your life! Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Having relationship issues? Are you unhappy and unsure why? Ready to break unhealthy cycles? Or do you just need a safe place to process your thoughts and emotions? I work with individuals and couples experiencing stress, anxiety, postpartum, trauma, depression, family or relationship conflict, anger, communication, self-esteem issues, and cultural systemic oppression. I also provide Parenting Therapy to moms, dads, couples, and expecting parents.
(323) 918-3289 View (323) 918-3289
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Hannah Grant
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and self-esteem. Whether you or your child are having difficulties integrating socially, struggling with emotional regulation issues, or showing signs of withdrawal and isolation, I'm here to help.
I specialize in working with adolescents and young adults struggling with anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and self-esteem. Whether you or your child are having difficulties integrating socially, struggling with emotional regulation issues, or showing signs of withdrawal and isolation, I'm here to help.
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Kaitlin Christy: Anxiety, OCD, Child/Teen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. I play an active role in sessions by teaching skills, reframing negative thought patterns, building self-esteem, and focusing on each individual's needs to create a life worth living. I support the unique abilities you already have, to overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional understanding and communication, leading to more positive and productive behaviors and outcomes.
My clients are sensitive to the world around them. They feel emotions deeply and have big internal or external reactions. I work with children (ages 3+), teens, and young adults on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. I play an active role in sessions by teaching skills, reframing negative thought patterns, building self-esteem, and focusing on each individual's needs to create a life worth living. I support the unique abilities you already have, to overcome challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional understanding and communication, leading to more positive and productive behaviors and outcomes.
(818) 641-1492 View (818) 641-1492
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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.
(904) 651-5102 View (904) 651-5102
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Golshid 'Goldie' Fadakar
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Welcome! My passion lies in working with individuals desiring to achieve more independence for themselves, working through uncomfortable feelings, establishing better boundaries, improving relationships, and increasing self-esteem and self-worth. Ask yourself the following, what areas in your life are you avoiding? Where are you feeling stuck? It takes courage to seek help and desire to work through your issues. Through therapy, we can address how your struggles are impacting you. We will work on ways to help you feel safe, empowered, and to have the skills to manage stressors.
Welcome! My passion lies in working with individuals desiring to achieve more independence for themselves, working through uncomfortable feelings, establishing better boundaries, improving relationships, and increasing self-esteem and self-worth. Ask yourself the following, what areas in your life are you avoiding? Where are you feeling stuck? It takes courage to seek help and desire to work through your issues. Through therapy, we can address how your struggles are impacting you. We will work on ways to help you feel safe, empowered, and to have the skills to manage stressors.
(949) 229-1043 View (949) 229-1043
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Andy Truong
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
Seeking therapy takes courage and strength. Are you experiencing feeling stuck due to childhood trauma? I am here to provide you with unconditional support to process through your anxiety, depression, and other unresolved feelings at your pace. Sometimes we may need someone who is there for us and there are no problems in life that are too big or small. You have taken the first step to seek help, I can help you discover your inner strength to bounce back and deep inside you may be wishing for peace and equilibrium. As a therapist, I aim to help you reach those goals together to bring about inner peace.
(213) 513-6449 View (213) 513-6449
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Catherine Lockwood
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404  (Online Only)
Both life and relationships can be challenging and it is easy to feel confused or hopeless as to how to make things better. You may be struggling with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You may be longing for love and instead feeling disconnected, alone, and hurt. You may be dealing with relationship, loss, health, trauma or performance troubles. There are answers and options. I have invested in mastering well-researched, scientifically-proven approaches to counseling that can help you get back on track. I offer teletherapy. You can forward my statements to your PPO. You can call/text me at 310-488-5292
Both life and relationships can be challenging and it is easy to feel confused or hopeless as to how to make things better. You may be struggling with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You may be longing for love and instead feeling disconnected, alone, and hurt. You may be dealing with relationship, loss, health, trauma or performance troubles. There are answers and options. I have invested in mastering well-researched, scientifically-proven approaches to counseling that can help you get back on track. I offer teletherapy. You can forward my statements to your PPO. You can call/text me at 310-488-5292
(424) 245-0963 View (424) 245-0963
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Jennie Nystrom
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
Do you feel depressed or anxious due to childhood trauma? Do you feel disconnected in your relationships with others? I’m here to help you develop an action plan for meaningful changes. My approach to therapy is relational and person-centered. I will work alongside you in a warm and understanding environment where you can explore your emotions and find better ways to deal with the stressors in your life.
(818) 514-1737 View (818) 514-1737
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Nicole Logan
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
I utilize a client-centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
I utilize a client-centered approach in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions. In a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space we can explore the negative patterns in your life, work through any barriers, and move towards healing, growth, and change.
(213) 267-6620 View (213) 267-6620
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Elyssa Hays
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in sexual problems, relational difficulties, self esteem, life transitions, and sex during infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. I am a trauma informed sex positive therapist and I use evidence based approaches along with relational therapy to help treat people dealing with anxiety and depression disorders.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in sexual problems, relational difficulties, self esteem, life transitions, and sex during infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. I am a trauma informed sex positive therapist and I use evidence based approaches along with relational therapy to help treat people dealing with anxiety and depression disorders.
(310) 299-8158 View (310) 299-8158
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Jill Danielle Weiss
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal-postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years experience working with adolescents, college students, adults of all ages and couples. My areas of specialization are: trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships/dating, prenatal-postpartum (infants and mothers), ADHD, executive coaching, breakups and divorce, woman’s issues, addiction, LGBTIQ +, building self esteem and life transitions. I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives by developing coping tools and wisdom to address future challenges.
(424) 252-8705 View (424) 252-8705
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Leona Esmaeily
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.
Do you feel anxious due to your work, family issues, low self-esteem, and relationship issues? I can especially help those with anxiety/panic attacks. I make it a priority to help clients with buried feelings who have trouble speaking on their emotions. Communicating emotionally is extremely important to promote well-rounded and mature adults. I will help you enhance your self-awareness around unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build skills necessary to handle life more effectively and develop actionable steps to reach your goals.
(213) 761-4246 View (213) 761-4246
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Aliah Dolan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Looking for the right therapist for you can be the start of something great, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. At the heart of my practice is your comfort. When you begin talking with someone who really listens, wants to understand your point of view, and wants to not only help you, but learn from you, real growth can begin to happen. Sometimes old patterns and the things we have been through can make us feel stuck. I'm here to help you get unstuck and get where you want to be.
Looking for the right therapist for you can be the start of something great, but it can also feel a little overwhelming. At the heart of my practice is your comfort. When you begin talking with someone who really listens, wants to understand your point of view, and wants to not only help you, but learn from you, real growth can begin to happen. Sometimes old patterns and the things we have been through can make us feel stuck. I'm here to help you get unstuck and get where you want to be.
(503) 664-9241 View (503) 664-9241
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Ladan Hannani Safvati
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90402
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
Would you like to deal with life's stresses effectively? Are you struggling with uncomfortable feelings such as sadness, anger, fear, worry, anxiety, jealousy, guilt? Would you like to improve family relationships, raise healthy, happy and confident children even in challenging situations? Do you need marital/ premarital counseling? Do you want to improve self-esteem & achieve personal growth? With my deep understanding of emotions and compassionate approach, I will create a safe place to explore your emotions and identify which ones you can rely on as a guide to your needs and which ones are no longer helpful & need to be changed.
(310) 256-2811 View (310) 256-2811
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Korbi Ghosh Biggins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401  (Online Only)
Korbi Ghosh Biggins is a licensed clinical psychotherapist who specializes in helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum/early parenting, substance abuse, self esteem and relationship issues. She provides clients with hope, and a safe environment to discuss the areas of their life which they are ready to work on and change. Korbi recognizes the significant influence that every person's past has on their present and the therapeutic benefits in exploring this, but she is also committed to assisting her clients in finding concrete and practical solutions to their current struggles and challenges.
Korbi Ghosh Biggins is a licensed clinical psychotherapist who specializes in helping people dealing with depression, anxiety, pregnancy/postpartum/early parenting, substance abuse, self esteem and relationship issues. She provides clients with hope, and a safe environment to discuss the areas of their life which they are ready to work on and change. Korbi recognizes the significant influence that every person's past has on their present and the therapeutic benefits in exploring this, but she is also committed to assisting her clients in finding concrete and practical solutions to their current struggles and challenges.
(323) 621-3848 View (323) 621-3848
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Georgette Vojdani
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Traumatic events causes one to develop negative beliefs about oneself or the world. These experiences become fixed in the body-mind in form of negative emotions causing anger, depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, panic, anxiety, phobias, shame, low self-esteem which can create difficulties with your relationships at home and at work. I use EMDR to heal the deep wounds of traumatic childhood events which are the source that one may believe that he/she is not a good enough person, not loveable, does not deserve to be loved or trusted. Negative self beliefs and negative emotions effects our body and mind causing physical and emotional distress.
Traumatic events causes one to develop negative beliefs about oneself or the world. These experiences become fixed in the body-mind in form of negative emotions causing anger, depression, nightmares, intrusive thoughts, panic, anxiety, phobias, shame, low self-esteem which can create difficulties with your relationships at home and at work. I use EMDR to heal the deep wounds of traumatic childhood events which are the source that one may believe that he/she is not a good enough person, not loveable, does not deserve to be loved or trusted. Negative self beliefs and negative emotions effects our body and mind causing physical and emotional distress.
(424) 236-6210 View (424) 236-6210
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Monica L. Martocci, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90404  (Online Only)
Specializing in the treatment of Adolescents, Adults, Active Duty Military/Veterans, and their Families. Focusing on Addictions, Eating Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Divorce, Sexuality Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Child/Sexual Abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Self-Harm.
Specializing in the treatment of Adolescents, Adults, Active Duty Military/Veterans, and their Families. Focusing on Addictions, Eating Disorders, Trauma/PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Esteem, Relationship Issues, Divorce, Sexuality Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Child/Sexual Abuse, Dissociative Disorders, Anger Management, Domestic Violence, and Self-Harm.
(310) 779-1499 View (310) 779-1499
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Stephanie R Baron
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Monica, CA 90401
EMDR is also effective for building self esteem, treating performance anxiety, stress reduction, attachment disorders, pain management , and addictions.
If you have been in long term talk therapy and have not gotten the results you want, you've come to the right therapist! I specialize in EMDR and IFS therapy. This way of working gets to your issues on a deep level and clears out years of irrational beliefs that keep you from being who you want to be.
EMDR is also effective for building self esteem, treating performance anxiety, stress reduction, attachment disorders, pain management , and addictions.
If you have been in long term talk therapy and have not gotten the results you want, you've come to the right therapist! I specialize in EMDR and IFS therapy. This way of working gets to your issues on a deep level and clears out years of irrational beliefs that keep you from being who you want to be.
(310) 776-6424 View (310) 776-6424
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Marya Foley
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90402
I have practiced as a therapist for 35 years with an MA in Clinical Psychology from JFK University. I have taught psychology and trained therapists at the University of Santa Monica for many years. I have extensive training in trauma therapies, Including Brainspotting, EMDR and many other treatment modalities. I have been able to help many traumatized individuals suffering from crippling fear, anxiety, hopelessness, depression, and low self-esteem find hope and joy and move forward with their lives.
I have practiced as a therapist for 35 years with an MA in Clinical Psychology from JFK University. I have taught psychology and trained therapists at the University of Santa Monica for many years. I have extensive training in trauma therapies, Including Brainspotting, EMDR and many other treatment modalities. I have been able to help many traumatized individuals suffering from crippling fear, anxiety, hopelessness, depression, and low self-esteem find hope and joy and move forward with their lives.
(424) 645-5116 View (424) 645-5116
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Lorraine M Yamamura
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Everyone has an innate ability to enjoy a life balanced with love, work and play. When long-standing issues or unexpected stressors hinder this ability, we need to grow and heal. Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing. In psychotherapy, your immediate experience and what is not said, as well as your spoken words are heard. This full listening allows psychotherapists to keep all of your concerns, desires and anxieties in mind.
Everyone has an innate ability to enjoy a life balanced with love, work and play. When long-standing issues or unexpected stressors hinder this ability, we need to grow and heal. Family and friends are often supportive, but at times we need someone who listens without letting his/her own needs interfere with our finding the true path to our healing. In psychotherapy, your immediate experience and what is not said, as well as your spoken words are heard. This full listening allows psychotherapists to keep all of your concerns, desires and anxieties in mind.
(424) 270-9575 View (424) 270-9575
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