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HEIDI SCHLIG
Hello, and congratulations on taking the first step into your therapeutic journey! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
LPCC
Female
Hello, and congratulations on taking the first step into your therapeutic journey! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Mas... More
Who might be a good fit for Heidi?
People seeking clarity around past trauma or support navigating life transitions in young adulthood or middle age may find Heidi Schlig’s approach fitting. She integrates trauma-informed care and strength-based methods to create a supportive space tailored to those facing challenges related to foster care, adoption, or school issues. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Nisha Richmond
Nisha is a mental health professional with dual nurse practitioner certifications in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Nisha is a mental health professional with dual nurse practitioner certifications in Psychiatric Mental Health and Family Practice. She also holds a Master’s degree in Publi... More
Who might be a good fit for Nisha?
Those managing concerns related to anxiety, depression, or addiction may appreciate the methods Nisha Richmond incorporates into her practice. She blends interactive care with evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support clients in achieving mental health stability aligned with their personal goals. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Christi Leyva
Introduction: You are not used to being able to handle trauma, pain, anxiety, and depression, as you are used to those things an... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Introduction: You are not used to being able to handle trauma, pain, anxiety, and depression, as you are used to those things and have already handled them. You are healing ... More
Who might be a good fit for Christi?
People seeking clarity around anxiety, depression, or life transitions may find Christi Leyva’s approach fitting. She combines evidence-based methods like cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies with a warm, client-centered style that supports open dialogue and personal growth. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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MARTILA HOOKS
Hello, I’m Martila, though most people call me Tila. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active licenses in Georgia, No... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
LCSW
Female
Hello, I’m Martila, though most people call me Tila. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with active licenses in Georgia, North Carolina, and Connecticut. As the founder... More
Who might be a good fit for Martila?
Martila Hooks may align well with adults who are working through issues such as anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles. Her trauma-informed, mindfulness-based approach, combined with a collaborative and empathetic style, supports clients in building resilience and finding balance within a culturally responsive and compassionate space. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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MARK MITCHELL
Welcome! I'm Mark Mitchell, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals with healing, growth,... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
LMFT
Male
Welcome! I'm Mark Mitchell, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals with healing, growth, and transformation in a very pragmatic way. ... More
Who might be a good fit for Mark?
Clients working through anxiety and looking for cognitive-behavioral therapy support might engage well with Mark Mitchell’s approach. His practice emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where practical tools and mindfulness are combined to foster resilience and personal growth, especially for those navigating relationship or life-stage challenges. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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ABEL VILLASENOR
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California with extensive experience supporting youth in schools, foster adolescents, a... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
LCSW
Male
I’m a licensed clinical social worker in California with extensive experience supporting youth in schools, foster adolescents, and young adults. In recent years, I’ve focu... More
Who might be a good fit for Abel?
Clients in need of guidance around self-esteem and anxiety could benefit from Abel Villasenor’s approach. His work with youth and young adults often centers on unpacking past trauma and fostering motivation through evidence-based, client-centered methods. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Kathy Reed
Kathy Reed, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults n... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Kathy Reed, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults navigating depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, l... More
Who might be a good fit for Kathy?
People experiencing challenges with depression, anxiety, or ADHD, or those wanting to strengthen their coping skills, could benefit from Kathy Reed’s focused therapeutic work. Her collaborative, client-centered approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy within a safe, inclusive space, supporting individuals through both immediate crises and ongoing personal growth. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson
Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting clients through challenges su... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker with experience supporting clients through challenges such as addiction, trauma, mood disorders, and ... More
Who might be a good fit for Tonameyotzin?
Tonameyotzin Gonzalez Karlsson may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around emotional regulation and distress management. She integrates approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help clients reframe thoughts and clarify goals, creating a supportive space especially suited for individuals facing addiction, trauma, or major life changes. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Emily Sharaf
Emily Sharaf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over eight years of experience supporting adults navigating t... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Emily Sharaf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over eight years of experience supporting adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use, an... More
Who might be a good fit for Emily?
Emily Sharaf may support individuals who want to explore healing from trauma through a trauma-informed, psychodynamic lens. Her work integrates approaches that focus on nervous system regulation and relational patterns, providing a safe space for clients to increase self-awareness and reconnect with their resilience. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Christopher Ko
"Very good experience, easy to talk to, and very responsive to medication questions." -jacob lalonde l. from CADr. Christo... More
Psychiatrist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Male
"Very good experience, easy to talk to, and very responsive to medication questions." -jacob lalonde l. from CADr. Christopher Ko received his MD degree from Northwest... More
Who might be a good fit for Christopher?
People experiencing anxiety, depression, or challenges related to ADHD and addiction could benefit from Christopher Ko’s focused therapeutic work. His approach integrates a variety of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques, while also offering medication management tailored to individual needs. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Courtney Bolick
Courtney Bolick is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of clinical expe... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Courtney Bolick is dual certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of clinical experience, with a focus on Depression, Anxiety, ... More
Who might be a good fit for Courtney?
Courtney Bolick offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or navigating identity-related challenges. Her patient-centered style emphasizes trust and open communication, integrating evidence-based therapies alongside compassionate care tailored to each person’s unique goals and values. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Cesar Brijandez
Mr. Brijandez has provided therapy to children, teens, adults and couples for 15 years. He holds a Master’s Degree in Child/Marr... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Male
Mr. Brijandez has provided therapy to children, teens, adults and couples for 15 years. He holds a Master’s Degree in Child/Marriage/Family Therapy and is a Licensed Marriag... More
Who might be a good fit for Cesar?
Individuals focused on improving daily life skills while managing anxiety or relationship challenges may find support in Cesar Brijandez’s work. His collaborative, eclectic approach blends CBT and solution-focused strategies to help clients build awareness, identify strengths, and navigate transitions with practical tools. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Marisela CabralCenteno
Marisela Cabral-Centeno, LCSW, is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist with a deep commitment to helping clients navigate li... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Marisela Cabral-Centeno, LCSW, is a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist with a deep commitment to helping clients navigate life’s challenges with strength and self-awar... More
Who might be a good fit for Marisela?
Marisela Cabral-Centeno may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing anxiety, depression, and trauma. She integrates evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and motivational interviewing, offering a culturally responsive and strengths-based environment for adults seeking growth and healing. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Lisa McCoy
Very nice, explained everything, asked appropriate questions. Very satisfied " -Lynda W. from MO"Lisa McCoy is a highly e... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Very nice, explained everything, asked appropriate questions. Very satisfied " -Lynda W. from MO"Lisa McCoy is a highly experienced and double board-certified Psychia... More
Who might be a good fit for Lisa?
Lisa McCoy may support individuals who want to explore holistic mental health care through a medication management and therapy-informed lens. Her approach integrates comprehensive evaluation with supportive therapy, addressing both emotional and physical aspects to assist adults managing conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Darrell Broaddus
Wonderful input. Very helpful. Good things to work on for improvement in mental health (and health in general!)" -Drew W. from CA... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Male
Wonderful input. Very helpful. Good things to work on for improvement in mental health (and health in general!)" -Drew W. from CA"Dr. Darrell Broaddus is a seasoned ps... More
Who might be a good fit for Darrell?
Individuals focused on improving emotional resilience while managing trauma or addiction may find support in Darrell Broaddus’s work. His approach integrates trauma-focused and strength-based therapies, with a particular sensitivity to the experiences of first responders, veterans, and survivors of abuse. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Marina Ceja
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Marina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a decade of experience in the field. Known for her empathetic and compassionate approach, she specializes in crisis int... More
Who might be a good fit for Marina?
People seeking clarity around managing crisis situations or support navigating difficult emotional transitions may find Marina Ceja’s approach fitting. She integrates trauma-informed care with evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT to create a compassionate, safe environment for clients working through anxiety, depression, or addiction. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Anita Gutierrez
Anita V Gutierrez is a Bilingual and Bicultural therapist with for close to 20 yrs in the field. She has extensive experience work... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Anita V Gutierrez is a Bilingual and Bicultural therapist with for close to 20 yrs in the field. She has extensive experience working with different populations such as pregna... More
Who might be a good fit for Anita?
Anita Gutierrez may be a strong resource for individuals looking to develop strategies for managing anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma. Her bilingual and bicultural background, along with her use of evidence-based approaches like CBT and trauma-focused therapies, can support clients seeking compassionate, practical tools for healing and growth. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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RYAN JORDAN
Ryan Jordan, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who brings over a decade of experience in human services to his w... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Male
Ryan Jordan, LPCC, is a licensed professional clinical counselor who brings over a decade of experience in human services to his work with adolescents and adults. He specializ... More
Who might be a good fit for Ryan?
People experiencing substance misuse and looking for a therapist with experience in working with children, adolescents, and young adults might consider Ryan Jordan’s style of care. His approach blends cognitive behavioral and humanistic methods while emphasizing meeting clients where they are, supporting progress through a compassionate, whole-person perspective. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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Laurie Moses
Laurie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving youth, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Her specia... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
Female
Laurie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience serving youth, young adults, adults, couples, and families. Her specialty is working with individuals who have expe... More
Who might be a good fit for Laurie?
Laurie Moses may support individuals who want to explore healing from trauma through a trauma-informed and cognitive-behavioral lens. She tailors her approach to address depression, anxiety, and life transitions, integrating motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques to meet each client’s unique needs. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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SHANNON MONG
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and consider working together. As there are likely many therapists who can acco... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Santa Monica, California
LP
Female
I appreciate you taking the time to learn about me and consider working together. As there are likely many therapists who can accompany you on your journey, here’s a bit abo... More
Who might be a good fit for Shannon?
Clients in need of guidance around emotional challenges and life transitions could benefit from Shannon Mong’s approach. She emphasizes discovering your authentic self and unique strengths through a mindful, trauma-informed framework that respects your experiences and supports growth at your own pace. View Profile
Santa Monica, CA
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