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Therapy

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLINICS LOCATED IN SANTA MONICA, CA AND SERVING PATIENTS FROM CULVER CITY, CA, BRENTWOOD, CA, MALIBU, CA, HOLLYWOOD, CA, MARINA DEL RAY, CA, PACIFIC PALISADES, CA AND THE GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA

Therapy services offered in Santa Monica, CA


If you’re sad, constantly anxious, fearful, or struggling with an addiction, see our top psychiatrists, in Santa Monica, California. Our team offers cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and other forms of psychotherapy to restore your mental health. Schedule a mental health evaluation with our team by phone or book one online today.

What is therapy?

Therapy, also referred to as psychotherapy or talk therapy, involves speaking with a mental health specialist. They teach you effective ways of coping with depression, anxiety, and other common mental health concerns. Our team is highly trained in numerous forms of therapy to help you overcome difficult emotions and situations.

You might meet with our top psychiatrists individually or as a group, couple, or family. He may meet with you for counseling sessions weekly or as needed. 

Which conditions can therapy help with?

Therapy with our team is an effective treatment for the following mental health concerns:

  • Depression
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Eating disorders
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Anger issues 
  • Grief 
  • Low self-esteem
  • Relationship challenges
  • Substance use disorder
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Insomnia

The type of mental health condition or life situation you encounter determines which type of therapy best suits you. 

Our top psychiatrists complete a psychiatric evaluation to determine this. Before personalizing a treatment plan, he asks questions about your medical history, symptoms, mood, thoughts, lifestyle, social support network, and more.  

What are the different types of therapy?

Our team offers numerous forms of psychotherapy, including:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

CBT explores the relationship between your feelings, thoughts, or both to uncover unhealthy patterns and develop healthier alternatives. Our top psychiatrists teach you strategies that help avoid self-destructive beliefs and behaviors. 

Dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT)

DBT focuses on mindfulness, regulating emotions, and accepting uncomfortable feelings and thoughts to perfect the balance between acceptance and change. You learn effective ways of coping with problematic situations. 

Mindfulness-based therapy

Mindfulness therapy helps you become present in the moment and accept things for what they are without judgment. Our team might suggest meditation or other stress-reducing strategies as part of this therapy. 

Eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR)

EMDR is helpful for people struggling with PTSD. It involves recalling traumatic events while completing specific eye movements to replace problematic reactions to painful memories with a less destructive response.

Exposure therapy

Exposure therapy uses gradual exposure to symptom triggers in a controlled environment to help you overcome fear and anxiety disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), PTSD, and phobias. 

Interpersonal therapy

Interpersonal therapy improves interpersonal relationships with friends, family members, co-workers, and others. Our top psychiatrists help improve your social interactions and overall mental well-being. 

Schedule a therapy session with our team by phone or book one online today.