Therapists near me in Santa Monica, CA

Greetings! My name is Carrie McElwee and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, in California. I believe in meeting the client where they are and creating a safe space for each client to feel empowered as positive change occurs, judgement-free and unapologetically. My mission is to promote mental health services through prevention, education, and interventions. I have in my professional career integrated humor, compassion, empathy, and realness. I am trained in using various evidence-based practices.

Hello, and welcome. I’m a California-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 11 years of experience supporting women through some of life’s most meaningful and challenging transitions. I specialize in pre-conception, pregnancy, postpartum, reproductive mental health, and reproductive grief, including infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth, and neonatal loss. My approach is warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive, creating a space where you can feel supported, understood, and cared for without judgment. Whether you are navigating anxiety, overwhelm, grief, identity changes, or adjusting to a new chapter in life, you do not have to go through it alone. I offer convenient telehealth sessions throughout California to help make support more accessible and comfortable for you. Please feel free to view my calendar for current availability — I look forward to connecting with you.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12+ years of experience in Mental Health. I specialize in working with adult women who experience anxiety, adjustment, burn-out, and relationship challenges. I utilize evidence-based treatment to facilitate mindset change and address self-limiting thoughts that prevent clients from feeling productive and fulfilled. My goal is to provide clients with a safe therapeutic space to grow, heal, transition, and pivot into their purpose. "There is no standard normal. Normal is subjective. There are seven billion versions of normal on this planet" - Matt Haig

I am a licensed psychotherapist providing individual, family, adolescent and child therapy. I will collaborate with you to identify your goals and learn what is getting in the way of your sense of well-­being. We can work together to support your strengths while addressing the issues that are causing you problems. I provide an environment conducive to discussing difficult issues and exploring creative possibilities for change. I have grief therapy experience, including Survivors of Suicide, and Motherless Daughters.

It is my joy to help Anyone who is struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression, as well as stress, with poor self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I have been in practice for 30 years, and support clients in gaining skills to help themselves to quickly feel better. I also help teens ang young adults who are depressed and anxious. I help people to feel better and live with more bliss. I am also experienced and supportive of LGBTQ+ issues.

I’m a therapist who values creating a space where you can show up as you are and feel truly heard and supported. My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, and strength-based therapy, depending on what fits you best. I also offer the option to incorporate faith into sessions if that’s something you’re looking for. I believe healing is possible, even when it feels far away, and that you already carry strengths we can build on together.

I am honored to be on this journey with you in therapy. I am a therapist who believes that healing begins with feeling seen, safe, and understood. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and grounded in curiosity--never judgment. I create a space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what's been heavy at your own pace. Whether you're navigating past trauma, burnout, or a season of change, my goal is to help you reconnect with your sense of self and feel more at peace within. In our work together, you'll find warmth, understanding, and a space that honors your story.

I am a bilingual and bicultural Vietnamese American Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am an immigrant who have lived, studied and worked in the US since 2003. I have practiced mental health counseling since 2010. I am married and have a grown daughter who has "flown away to be free." Outside of work, I love going fishing whenever I can and taking long walks daily.

I’m Arturo, and I’m honored you’re here. My work as a therapist is grounded in resilience, compassion, and deep respect for the courage it takes to ask for support. After 24 years of service in the United States Marine Corps, including combat deployments, I transitioned into clinical work, earning a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (MFT) from Pepperdine University. For the past four years, I’ve worked with underrepresented communities, supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. I’m especially committed to creating a safe, confidential space where men can speak openly—man to man—about the challenges we often carry silently. I also work with couples using Gottman‑informed approaches to improve communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional relief, or stronger relationships, I offer practical tools, steady support, and a collaborative path toward healing and meaningful change.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with over a decade of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. My work is grounded in creating a safe, culturally responsive space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to grow. I specialize in working with individuals impacted by trauma, domestic violence, and chronic anxiety. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Together, we work to untangle patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, and build practical tools hat create lasting change. My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma informed care, and skills-based interventions to help clients process past move from survival mode into stability, clarity, and confidence. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Healing and growth are possible.

I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California, and I help adults navigate burned out, anxiety, and life transitions. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. My approach combines evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with mindfulness techniques, helping you build practical tools while also understanding the deeper patterns that keep you stuck. In our sessions, you can expect a space that is both compassionate and practical-no nodding silently for 50 minutes. I'm here to help you get back to feeling like yourself, only more grounded and resilient. I offer secure, convenient virtual therapy throughout California. Please, reach out to see if we are a good fit.

I’m Danielle Williamson, a trauma‑focused therapist who helps adults move beyond insight and into real, embodied change. I utilize Brainspotting, EMDR, and other modalities because they reach the deeper layers where talk therapy often can’t. My style is warm, collaborative, and paced to your nervous system — no pressure, no judgment, just a grounded space to finally feel unstuck and supported in your healing.

I am Angela Johnson-Cantrelle, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of California and Louisiana. I have over 35 years of experience working with children and adults from 4 years old to geriatrics. I received my Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Children and Family Services from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA and a Master's Degree in Social Work from Southern University at New Orleans in New Orleans, LA. I provide a safe non-judgmental environment for individuals, families and couples with issues such anxiety, depression, ADHD, substance abuse, trauma, emotional dysregulation, military issues for service members and their families, domestic violence, physical, sexual and emotional abuse and anger management. I have worked in a variety of settings with various agencies including DCFS as a foster care and adoption worker, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospitals and clinics, education systems and in-home providing mental health services.

Hello! I’m Haley Gonzalez, a therapist working with young adults and women navigating anxiety, identity shifts, life transitions, and postpartum adjustment. Many of my clients come in feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to manage everything on their plate. I do have experience working with a variety of ages, issues, and populations. I help support my clients to build emotional regulation skills, reduce anxiety spirals, and reconnect with a sense of stability and self-trust. I like to take a realistic and supportive approach. We focus on tools you can use between sessions and a safe space to process the things that happen in life.

It truly is nice to see you. I am Dr. Tinai James, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the founder and Clinical Director of Rooted & Relevant Psychological Services, a group therapy practice dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals across every season of life. Our approach is built on the RCB Framework™: Rooted, Culture-First, and Brave. We believe successful therapy takes place in a Brave Space where you don’t have to code-switch to be heard. Whether you are a student facing the "identity shift" of campus life or a parent seeking a therapist who understands your family’s cultural background, our goal is to provide clinical expertise that feels relevant to your real life. In our sessions, we combine PhD-level clinical science with practical, goal-oriented strategies. We will work together to tackle anxiety and social pressure while building the cultural confidence you need to thrive. Our practice is currently licensed to see clients in Georgia and California, in addition to 40+ states via PSYPACT, offering high-energy, modern care that honors exactly who you are. Let’s build your brave!

My goal is creating a safe healing space for people to grow and connect to their true selves. I am a curious listener and it is my passion to empathetically and humbly guide you through your healing journey. I offer a space for people to explore the facets of their experiences as well as coping skills so you can connect with what matters most in your life. I have experience with the effects that generational trauma and difficult life adjustments can have on daily life when they are not processed. I have also seen the relief people gain when they are able to safely and collaboratively explore traumatic events.

Emotions are the language of energy. In this language, there are critical messages to be understood. Emotions communicate what your needs are. Your mind translates this information so that needs can be met. Sometimes, it feels unsafe to acknowledge your emotions so the intellect, instead, pushes emotions down. With emotions silenced, you become deprived of connection to yourself, to others and needs go unmet. In this deprivation, you also lose authenticity. The call to acknowledgement returns, again and again, louder and louder. We can collaborate together to learn this language and to recover the gold of your authentic self. Its already there, where it has always been. Who you really are is full of potential, courageous, confident and quite worthy of connection. When you know this, there is an energy that arises as well. A motivation for action. Wherever you are at on this journey, is where I want to meet you. What a victory that you have already taken the brave step of searching for a therapist. Celebrate that. Perhaps the next movement is to reach out. We can explore next incremental steps from there.

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a therapist, and I work with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just needing a space to sort through what’s going on. My role is to support you without judgment and help you make sense of things in a way that feels useful and manageable. I am here to provide a safe, supportive space where we can work together on whatever brings you in.

Welcome. My name is Christina! I am dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate space where real healing can begin, meeting you exactly as you are with warmth and zero judgment. With four years of clinical psychotherapy experience and nine years specializing in addiction counseling, I guide individuals through life’s toughest challenges, recovery, and personal transformation. My practice is built on collaboration, deep empathy, and evidence-based care, and I would be honored to walk alongside you on your journey toward lasting growth and wellbeing.

Hi! I’m LeAnn Wright, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Supervisor with over 12 years of experience. I specialize in treating PTSD and working with teenagers who face a wide range of challenges, including anger, defiance, and oppositional behaviors. For over a decade, I’ve worked with individuals in the moderate to severe population, gaining extensive experience in areas such as trauma/PTSD, anger management, involvement with the legal system, personality disorders, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. I strive to create a collaborative, welcoming, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My therapeutic style is grounded in client-centered, choice theory, and humanistic approaches, with a strong emphasis on viewing the mind and body as an integrated whole. I take an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from a variety of theoretical orientations to tailor the therapeutic experience to each individual. No two clients are the same, and I believe in honoring your unique needs, goals, and strengths throughout the healing process. This isn’t just my profession; it’s my passion. I'm here to help you heal, grow, and move forward with confidence.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of clinical and forensic experience supporting individuals through life’s most complex and challenging moments. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in trauma-informed care, with a strong focus on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and supported. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, respected, and encouraged to show up exactly as you are.

*Currently accepting female clients only* Therapy has changed, and thankfully so. The old idea of spilling your heart out to someone who feels distant, judgmental, or out of touch does not work anymore. So let’s not do that. I’m Jessica Milgrome, a licensed mental health clinician with 15 years of experience, a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and a National Certified Counselor. I work with women navigating anxiety, overthinking, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, burnout, and major life transitions. My approach is modern, direct, and judgment-free. Therapy with me is a real conversation. No awkward silence. No walking on eggshells. No wondering if you said the wrong thing. We talk openly, focus on what actually helps, and skip techniques that do not fit your real life. Sessions can be video or phone. If video feels too intense some days, that is okay. Therapy should feel supportive, practical, and human. To share a bit about myself, I’m a big fan of stand-up comedy because laughing really is life. I look forward to Mondays for Spotify’s Discover Weekly playlists and live by the mantra, “When words fail, let the music speak.” I also share my life with six dogs. I’m here to help you organize your thoughts, build confidence, set boundaries you can keep, and move forward feeling clearer and more grounded.

My name is Gina and I specialized in Therapy for Adults with ADHD I help professionals with ADHD who are struggling with managing day-to-day life learn to gain more stability and power over their lives and have a healthier view of themselves. I can help you develop new behaviors and implement strategies that will help you feel more secure and confident in your daily activities and relationships with others. Check out my website for more detailed information: https://www.therapyforadulting.com/

Hi, I’m Kristen—Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 13 years of experience supporting high-achieving women and young professionals who are navigating burnout, career transitions, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” Many of my clients are driven, capable, and successful on paper—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from the life they’ve built. They’re often at a turning point: ready to pivot careers, grow a business, or redefine what success actually means for them. My approach is collaborative, direct, and results-oriented. I combine evidence-based therapy with practical strategy to help you regulate stress, gain clarity, and make confident, aligned decisions—without spending years in therapy. This work is about more than insight; it’s about creating real momentum in your life and career. You can expect a space where you’re both supported and challenged—where you don’t have to perform, but you also won’t stay stuck. Together, we’ll move you out of burnout and into a more grounded, intentional way of living and working. For those who value faith as part of their healing, I also offer a nondenominational, faith-integrated approach rooted in compassion, purpose, and spiritual alignment. Whether you’re building something new, questioning your next move, or simply wanting to feel more like yourself again—this is a space to reset, realign, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

My name is Lauren Alonzo, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I graduated from California Lutheran University in 2018 and have seven years of experience helping clients identify the barriers that are preventing them from living life as their true, authentic self. I aim to normalize mental health struggles and remove the stigma that so often prevents individuals from seeking help.

Do you find it difficult to offer yourself the same kindness, compassion, and grace you would to a friend or loved one? Do you have a hard time regulating your emotions and embodying challenging emotions? I am a digital nomad with a telehealth practice. I believe therapy is a sacred space, and I'm honored to share it with you.

Maria Mendez Perez is a bilingual first-generation Latina therapist who is passionate about helping adults who are experiencing overwhelming emotions due to unresolved trauma. The majority of her practice focuses on managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, and learning skills to improve emotion regulation. In my free time I love spending time with my family. When I need some alone time I spend time with our dog, read a book, or listen to a podcast, probably something on mental health.

I am looking forward to working with you using my 20+ years of experience working in county outpatient, state/federal prisons, highest level of foster care, and with homeless individuals. Mostly, I have experience working with complex PTSD and am passionate about assisting in developing a sense of wellbeing and making the experience worth it. I have recently been certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and enjoy introducing it to you. If you already know or are now just hearing about EMDR, it is a fascinating type of therapy.

Hi, I’m Victoria Elena Lane, an LCSW in California. I provide inclusive, affirming care for Queer, Trans, BIPOC, and Women’s rights communities. Specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity-based stressors, I use a client-centered, solution-focused approach to support individuals at every stage of their mental health journey. Together, we’ll uncover clarity, foster balance, and empower growth in a safe, supportive space.

Greetings, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California, North Carolina and Florida. I received my Master's in Social Welfare from the University of California, Los Angeles. Most of my career has been focused in health care settings where I have worked as an outpatient behavioral health therapist, inpatient therapist and medical social worker. I bring a whole person approach into my work with clients and strive to provide a safe and supportive environment which facilitates personal growth and healing.

Meet Tara Zandi, LICSW – a compassionate and highly skilled therapist with over a decade of experience supporting adults, children, and families. Tara holds a Master’s in Clinical Psychology and an MSW in Clinical Social Work, blending deep academic knowledge with practical expertise. She’s trained in a powerful range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, PCIT, EMDR, and even yoga for children—offering a holistic and personalized approach to healing. Whether working through depression, anxiety, or behavioral health challenges, Tara meets her clients with empathy, insight, and culturally sensitive care. Fluent in English and Farsi, Tara creates a welcoming space for diverse communities to feel seen, heard, and supported on their journey toward wellness.

I wholeheartedly believe it’s my role as a therapist to assist you in realizing, accessing and cultivating the internal and external resources that you already possess. Stress, conflict, and pain are those given aspects of life. I'll support you in healing, reconnecting and making empowering choices to achieve peace and feel more joy on a daily basis. Together, we will create a safe space for vulnerability and strength; both are needed for change. Our sessions will allow you to move through stuck points in your mind, relationships and environment. My approach is empathic, direct, emotionally supportive and solutions focused.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing psychotherapy to adults from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. I am also a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, and my professional experience includes serving in the Veterans Health Administration, where I supported Veterans navigating mental health concerns, life transitions, relationships, housing instability, and other complex challenges. My experiences as both a clinician and Veteran have strengthened my appreciation for resilience, identity, service, and the many ways our experiences shape how we understand ourselves and relate to others. I earned my Master’s degree in Social Work with an academic focus on Critical Race Theory and Intersectionality. This training informs my commitment to culturally responsive care and helps me recognize how identity, family, relationships, culture, socioeconomic circumstances, and broader systems can influence mental health and well-being. I approach these conversations with cultural humility, curiosity, and respect for each client’s individual experience. My therapeutic style is person-centered, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe clients are experts on their own lives, and therapy should provide a supportive space to understand patterns better, identify barriers, build on existing strengths, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work collaboratively with each client to establish realistic short- and long-term goals that reflect their individual needs, values, and priorities. My goal is to help clients gain greater insight while also developing tools they can apply outside of therapy. Together, we work toward creating meaningful, sustainable change that supports greater resilience, healthier relationships, improved emotional well-being, and a life that feels more aligned with who they are and where they want to go.

Hi there, my name’s Ephraim Tokar. I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience. My specialties consist of relationships, men’s issues, career counseling, and psychosomatic illnesses. I received my Bachelors degree in Child Psychology, working initially with the adolescent population before transitioning over to adults. I then received my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. Whether it's individuals or couples, I'm happy to get to work with whomever comes my way. I do my best to facilitate a warm, trusting environment. Looking forward to meeting with you soon!