Online Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Growth and Change Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help couples move from 'silent survival' to a healthy, lasting legacy. Whether you are navigating the heavy weight of hidden addictions, broken trust, or the unique communication strain of an ADHD/neurodiverse relationship, I provide a grounded space to restore what’s been lost.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Katie Blake
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling the lasting effects of past trauma and are ready to begin the healing process and move forward. With more than 12 years of experience treating complex trauma (C-PTSD), I bring extensive knowledge and care to this work. I am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). I consider both approaches to be highly effective in addressing and resolving trauma.
As a trauma-informed therapist, I prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment, moving at a pace that feels comfortable for you. Throughout our work together, I offer compassion, guidance, and steady support.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Josie Valderrama
Psychologist, PsyD
We open the session with a few minutes of meditation, then dive into what's resonant for you in the moment. Multi-faceted therapeutic explorations underpinned by mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy, Ericksonian trance work, somatics, attachment theory and parts work. Compassionate, discerning and collaborative care.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I’m not a regular therapist, I’m a cool therapist! I help clients who are seeking alleviation from mental health symptoms and a fuller experience of life. Are looking for a deeper, diverse experience of therapy that can help you understand yourself and life from a new perspective? Are your mental health symptoms recurring patterns that keep you from living a full life? We all desire to achieve a natural state of peace and fulfillment —I can help you in building the unique, foundational relationship with yourself that will inspire an actualized life. I support a diverse range of folks through symptoms, situations, social relationships and success.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Brandy Jaramillo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 15 years of experience working with older adults and their families, I bring a deep understanding of the emotional, physical, and relational challenges that come with aging and caregiving.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, is the founder of TrueMe Counseling, where she and her team help individuals and couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and heal from life’s most difficult challenges. The practice offers a range of services—including couples therapy, trauma treatment, anxiety, depression support, and affair recovery—with sliding scale options available to increase access to care. Her team of 8 therapists provid warm, evidence-based therapy in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Lisa Chester-Schyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer online therapy for teens through older adults specializing in grief, loss, life transitions and trauma. My approach is rooted in depth psychology, and grounded in a client-centered relational framework. I create a supportive space where clients can explore their inner world, navigate complex emotions, and reconnect with resilience and meaning. I hold a masters degree in Clinical Psychology through Antioch University, Los Angeles and bring warmth, presence, and curiosity to the therapy process. I also have a background in trauma through Peter Levines Somatic Experiencing Program and a specialization in grief through Our House Los Angeles.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Cheerful Heart Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D, LPC, LPCC, NCC
We offer sessions via Sessions Health, which is HIPAA-compliant and easy to access.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
We provide virtual, confidential sessions for your convenience and safety. We will provide you with a link to your session once your first appointment time is set. Our sessions are 50 minutes in length.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
You are the one everyone relies on.
The daughter who keeps the peace. The woman who notices everyone's needs before her own. The one who looks like she has it together but lies awake replaying conversations, worries about disappointing people, and feels guilty resting.
I help South Asian and Muslim women struggling with anxiety, burnout, people-pleasing, relationship stress, and family pressure.
You don't have to explain your culture, family dynamics, or faith to me. And if you've been taught that being a good Muslim means endlessly sacrificing yourself, tolerating unhealthy behavior, or carrying everything alone, therapy can help you make sense of those messages while staying connected to your values.
Virtual therapy available throughout California.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Modern life places enormous pressure on women to do it all. Our team of compassionate therapists offers a supportive space where you can slow down, explore what’s weighing on you, and reconnect with your values and well-being. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, motherhood, or a meaningful life transition, we’re here to help you gain clarity, strengthen your inner resources, and move forward with intention and confidence.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Jasmine Wilson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP-IT
Online therapy makes it possible to receive meaningful, depth-oriented support without adding more to an already full plate.
Whether you're balancing work, school, parenting, caregiving, or simply prefer the comfort of your own space, virtual therapy offers the flexibility to prioritize yourself while still receiving consistent, high-quality care.
Our work together remains just as warm, relational, and engaging online. We'll slow things down, explore what's keeping you stuck, and create space for you to reconnect with yourself—all from wherever you feel most comfortable.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Hello! My name is Karen and I have been a psychotherapist for 25 years. I specialize in ADHD, OCD, parenting, anxiety, trauma, and the existential crises of simply being human in a complex world. Together, we can figure out what to repair, nudge around, or discard so you can have a more balanced and fulfilling life. It gets better…it truly does!
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
You don’t have to keep holding it all together on your own.
I offer online therapy for women and couples who look like they’re managing life well on the outside—but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or not quite like themselves. Many of my clients are navigating high-functioning anxiety, perfectionism, people-pleasing, relationship struggles, and major life transitions, including perimenopause.
Virtual therapy with me is not a watered-down version of in-person work—it’s focused, effective, and designed to create real change. From the comfort of your own space, we’ll work to help you feel more grounded in your body, clearer in your mind, and more connected in your relationships.
If you’re in a relationship, online sessions can help you break out of repeating conflict cycles, better understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and rebuild connection—even if things have felt stuck for a long time.
My approach blends practical tools with deeper, insight-oriented work. We focus first on regulation—so you’re not just talking about your life, you’re actually able to shift how you experience it.
Online therapy offers flexibility, privacy, and accessibility—without sacrificing depth.
If you’re ready for support that goes beyond coping and helps you create meaningful, lasting change, I’d love to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
Hi! Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878 here. I am a psychologist, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individual, Families, Couples and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems, E.M.D.R.. and more...
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Dr. Cristal Lopez
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome! You might be feeling disconnected from your family, friends, children, job, or even the world. I'm Dr. Cristal Lopez, and I believe that we all have powerful strengths. Together, we will explore yours to help you unlock your full potential, connect authentically with others, and show up as your true self. My training at top U.S. children's hospitals, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles, California Pacific Medical Center, Texas Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, has provided me with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young and mid-life adults, and families.
For my younger clients, I use behavioral and play therapy techniques, while also supporting parents and families to foster healthy connections. With adolescents and adults, I draw on strength-based, humanistic, and relational principles to guide our work together.
Beyond traditional mental health concerns, I specialize and publish work in: coping with chronic illnesses, career-related issues (burnout, work-life balance), trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and stress related to first-responder families. I’m committed to guiding you, your child, or family to a more connected and fulfilling life. Invest in yourself!
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Chris Guthrey
Psychologist, PsyD
I specialize in providing teletherapy services tailored specifically for men. Understanding the unique challenges that men face, I offer a confidential and supportive space to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and personal and spiritual growth. I provide a confidential and supportive environment for men of any ethnicity or sexual orientation.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Jaclyn Epstein-Calvert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I provide online therapy for adults and parents throughout California who are navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and the emotional demands of family life. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who are juggling a lot — careers, parenting, partnerships, and personal growth — and want a space to slow down, reflect, and feel supported.
My approach integrates relational therapy, attachment-based work, and neuroscience-informed practices that help clients better understand their emotional patterns, nervous system responses, and relationships. I have particular expertise supporting parents of neurodivergent children (including ADHD and autism), helping families reduce overwhelm and build more connection and understanding at home.
Therapy with me is collaborative, warm, and practical. Together we work to build insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and create more supportive ways of relating to yourself and the people you care about.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Amanda A. Hendricks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC, MA, MFA, RYT®200, CTMH, EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
As a clinical telemental health provider (CTMH), Amanda uses videoconferencing to meet with her private clients. She is a California-based Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 7898) and Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC 18-044) with a Master of Art in Art Therapy Counseling from Marylhurst University (MA 2014).
In 2020, she completed her training in the evidence-based practice of trauma treatment called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is now a EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ (2025).
She is also a registered yoga teacher (RYT®200; 2020). She also holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from UC Davis (MFA 2002), a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Berkeley (BA 1999), over ten years experience in arts instruction and lifelong experience working with a wide variety of art mediums and practices.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Brian Penrod
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you experiencing anxiety, trauma, relationship conflicts, or feeling overwhelmed? I'm here to help you retrain your brain to become a source of comfort and strength. By reducing stress, you'll be able to channel your energy toward what truly matters to you.
Using evidence-based techniques, I provide my clients with practical tools and strategies to make meaningful progress. I offer comprehensive anxiety support, techniques for improving couples communication, and brief, targeted treatment approaches for trauma. I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Clients describe me as a compassionate and attentive listener who creates a comfortable space for growth. My approach incorporates mindfulness practices, an area where I have extensive experience.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica combines proximity to the entertainment industry with a strong wellness culture, creating demand for therapists who specialize in performance anxiety, the pressures of creative and entertainment careers, identity, and the particular stresses of living adjacent to fame and public scrutiny. The area's affluent demographic and beach lifestyle coexist with significant rates of anxiety, eating concerns, and relationship distress, and the Westside has a notably high density of experienced therapists relative to its size. Providence Saint John's Health Center and UCLA Health provide institutional mental health anchors for the Westside community. Many Santa Monica therapists also serve clients from Malibu, Pacific Palisades, and the broader Westside corridor.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Monica, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $197 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (67%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$197
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 51% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
| 43% | Women's Issues |