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Isabella Rose Alonzo-Gatti, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 15 years experience
Specialties: Attachment Communication Relationship Issues Self-Compassion

If you're feeling disconnected, stuck in the same argument, or carrying old hurts that make closeness difficult, you're not alone. Maybe trust has been shaken, communication has broken down, or an affair or betrayal has made it hard to find your way back to each other.

Hannah Nicolaci, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Santa Monica, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Aggression And Violence Alcohol Abuse Attachment

I specialize in walking alongside survivors of abuse and toxic relationships as they release fear-based patterns and step into lives that feel authentic, grounded, and deeply fulfilling. My work focuses on supporting women who are ready to get out of their own way and

Cheryl Groskopf, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
3.1 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Coping Skills Depression

Cheryl Groskopf is a dually licensed (LMFT, LPCC) therapist in Los Angeles. Her approach to therapy focuses on helping individuals improve their relationships through personal growth and self-understanding. Cheryl specializes in holistic therapy, somatic therapy, and

Mary Kay Cocharo, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 36 years, 8 months experience
3.1 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Blended Families Communication Infidelity Life Transitions

Mary Kay Cocharo, LMFT, "The Couples Therapist" has been working with couples and families for over 35 years through her private practice in West Los Angeles, California. Her work focuses on helping couples rediscover the joy of being together, deepen communication and

Articles By Mary Kay Cocharo

Repair Your Marriage Without Therapy in Three Easy Steps

Repair Your Marriage Without Therapy in Three Easy Steps

The New York Times writer, Tara Parker Pope says, marriage is more fragile than it really is . Researchers ...
8 Essential Tips to Communicate and Connect with Your Partner

8 Essential Tips to Communicate and Connect with Your Partner

All couples seem to want the same thing from their intimate relationships. They want to be inspired, ...
Jeanette Yoffe, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 14 years experience
3.8 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma ADHD Adoption Anxiety

I have specialized for the past 18 years in the treatment of children/teens/adult adoptees and foster youth, foster-adoptive parents and birth families. I have developed unique psycho-therapeutic interventions that support children/teens with serious psychological

Larissa House, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Santa Monica, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
3.9 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: ADHD Anxiety Breakup Communication

Are you tired of feeling like your partner just doesn’t get you or they don’t make sense to you? Feeling like your needs aren’t being met, even if you’ve tried talking about them? Having the same conversations over and over again that always seem

Susan Hyatt Birnholz, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Brentwood, Tennessee Online + In-person 8 years experience
3.9 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Family Of Origin Issues Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Life Transitions Self-Care

I believe all of us ultimately have the answers to our problems. But sometimes those answers are clouded by negative emotions, trauma, anxiety, or insecurity. I can offer you a safe, non-judgmental space to share your feelings and help you work through any past pain,

Dr. Marissa Tunis, Psychologist Santa Monica, ca
Psychologist
4 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Bipolar Disorder

Dr. Marissa Tunis is a California and New York State licensed psychologist, specializing in treating chronic relationship difficulties.  Dr. Tunis works with individuals, couples and families to address maladaptive relational patterns, communication deficits,

Articles By Dr. Marissa Tunis

What Is Security in a Relationship? 9 Proven Ways to Build It

What Is Security in a Relationship? 9 Proven Ways to Build It

You come home after a long day your phone s almost dead, traffic was a mess, and your brain s still spinning ...
Gary Brown, PhD, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 45 years experience
4.1 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Abuse & Trauma Anxiety Attachment Commitment Issues

My approach to marriage, couples, and individual counseling is eclectic.  During over 40 years in private practice, it became clear to me that each person or couple I work with are unique.  As a result, I do not believe in a “one size fits all”  approach to

Jamey A Hecht,  Santa Monica, ca
6 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Addiction ADHD Anxiety Attachment

Jameyâ's main areas of work are depression, anxiety, blocked creativity, self-esteem, life-transition issues, and relationships. He came to psychotherapy with a PhD in Literature, which he had taught for 14 years. He has completed his hours as an MFT Intern (practicing

Jack Irmas, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Santa Monica, ca

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California Online + In-person 5 years experience
6 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Communication Depression

I'm a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and psychodynamic therapist practicing in Los Angeles. I completed my MSW at USC and a two-year fellowship in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Wright Institute Los Angeles.

Rachelle Bloksberg, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 6 years experience
7.2 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Addiction ADHD Anxiety Autism

Your unique problems deserve unique solutions. When your relationship is in trouble, a one-size-fits-all approach will not do. I use a change oriented Solution Focused approach. Together, we will focus on your immediate issues so you can build the relationship you both

Helia Ziaee, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 10 years experience
7.8 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Coping Skills Depression

In my work with couples, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental environment where both partners feel heard and respected. I use evidence-based approaches to help couples navigate challenges, strengthen their communication, and rebuild trust. My method is

Shelly Ann Collins Rawle, Psychologist Santa Monica, ca
Psychologist
West Hollywood, California Online 3 years experience
9.6 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Breakup Dating Coaching Depression

I work from a strength based integrative approach utilizing relational cultural therapy and evidence based practices such as the Gottman Method in my treatment of couples (romantic or platonic).

Nazila Amighi, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Sherman Oaks, California Online 12 years experience
9.6 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Divorce

I am a licensed marriage and family Therapist. My area of focus is relationship therapy or couple therapy. My goal is to help you learn better ways of communicating, healthy ways of resolving conflicts, and creating more connection between you and your partner. I am

Charlyne Gelt, Psychologist Santa Monica, ca
Psychologist
Encino, California Online + In-person 30 years experience
9.6 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Depression Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Charlyne Gelt, Ph.D. is a clinical psychologist who practices in Encino, California. She leads some Women Empowerment Groups that help women learn to move beyond self-destructive relationship patterns.

Vicki Botnick, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
11 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Codependency Relationships Communication Divorce

Vicki is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles who specializes in anxiety treatment, adolescent therapy, and couples counseling. She believes in strengthening relationships through understanding each other’s backgrounds, learning how to turn to

Articles By Vicki Botnick

4 Rules on How to Never Compromise Yourself in the Relationship

4 Rules on How to Never Compromise Yourself in the Relationship

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How to Survive an Affair

How to Survive an Affair

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Joanna Lovinger, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Fresno, California Online 1 year, 8 months experience
11.5 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Adoption Anxiety Attachment Buddhism & Mindfulness Therapy

The couples who come for counseling together keep having the same fight over and over. Or the physical intimacy is all but gone from their relationship and each of them feel too stuck to initiate sex. I offer couples counseling for couples who are on two different

Tina Marie Del Rosario, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Santa Monica, ca
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Los Angeles, California 9 years experience
14 miles away from Santa Monica
Specialties: Anxiety Attachment Breakup Codependency Relationships

Tina Marie is a licensed clinical social worker with a master's in Social Work. Tina owns Healing Collective Therapy Group in Los Angeles and is an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University. Tina works with individuals, partnerships, and groups to assist in

Articles By Tina Marie Del Rosario

How to Forgive a Cheater and Move on in a Relationship: 9 Ways

How to Forgive a Cheater and Move on in a Relationship: 9 Ways

When trust is broken in a relationship, it can feel like everything has come crashing down. The betrayal ...
Dana Julian, Marriage & Family Therapist Santa Monica, ca
Marriage & Family Therapist
Los Angeles, California Online 13 years, 2 months experience
14.2 miles away from Santa Monica

Dana Julian is an MFT and has been certified as American Association of Couples and Sex Therapist (AACAST). She is an MA in Psychology and a BFA from New York university.

Articles By Dana Julian

The Importance of Friends After Marriage

The Importance of Friends After Marriage

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by ...
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Therapy in Santa Monica: Cost, Availability, and Expert Statistics

Here's what therapy looks like in Santa Monica right now, based on 142 experts listed on Marriage.com - including average cost, session format availability, and therapist demographics.

Average session cost
$199
Most treated specialties
Anxiety, Relationship Issues
Average therapist experience
13 years
Session format availability
Online only 27% In-person only 6% Both formats 67%
Therapist gender breakdown
Female 63% Male 16% Non-binary/other 21%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy in Santa Monica

How are marriage therapists verified in Santa Monica?

Every marriage therapist listed in Santa Monica is checked against its licensing board before we add them. That means confirming their license is active and checking their credentials. If you want the details, there's a verified badge on each profile you can click.

What should I look for when choosing a marriage therapist in Santa Monica?

Start with licensure: make sure they're actually licensed in Santa Monica. Then check whether they treat what you're dealing with, whether that's communication problems, anxiety, or something more specific. After that, look at insurance and cost, and decide if you want online sessions or in-person.

How much does therapy cost in Santa Monica?

Marriage therapists listed in Santa Monica charge an average of $199 per session. That number moves around depending on the therapist, how long the session runs, and whether insurance covers any of it, so check the actual rate on each profile.

Can I compare or message more than one therapist in Santa Monica before choosing?

Yes. You can look through as many profiles as you want, compare pricing and specialties, and message more than one therapist in Santa Monica before you book anything. There's no limit on how many you check out first.

Is online therapy available in Santa Monica?

Yes: 67% of marriage therapists listed in Santa Monica offer both online and in-person sessions, so you can pick whichever fits your schedule better.

Does Marriage.com work with therapists outside my state, or only local ones?

Only therapists licensed in Santa Monica will show up for you. That's not a Marriage.com rule, it's how therapy licensing works in general, even for online sessions. Filter by state and you'll see who's actually eligible to see you.

How do I find a marriage therapist in Santa Monica?

Search the directory for Santa Monica and filter by specialty, insurance, and session format, online or in-person. Each profile shows the therapist's license status, areas of focus, and accepted insurance, so you can compare before reaching out.

Do I need to create an account to search for a therapist in Santa Monica?

No. You can search and browse therapist profiles in Santa Monica without creating an account. You'll only need one when you're ready to book a session or message a therapist directly.

Is what I share with my marriage therapist confidential?

Yes. Licensed marriage therapists are bound by confidentiality laws and professional ethics codes, with limited exceptions required by law, such as risk of harm to yourself or others. It's worth asking your therapist about their specific confidentiality policy during your first session.

How quickly can I get an appointment in Santa Monica?

Availability varies by therapist. Many providers listed in Santa Monica are currently accepting new clients, so check individual profiles for current availability before reaching out.