Online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Laurie Gulutzan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer in person and telehealth sessions.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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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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Peter Cellarius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, EFT, EFIT
I specialize in couples counseling, and in working with trauma. If things have gotten hard and painful, you don't need to face it alone. Let's make sense of it together.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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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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Danielle Greenspan, LMFT, LPCC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 104395, LPCC 4889
Online therapy throughout California and in person therapy in Fair Oaks, California for children, teens, adults and relationships.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
As a small group practice, myself and the other clinicians in the practice individualize our virtual care for each client, and work to develop a supportive environment to foster rapport building.... even over a screen.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Secure online therapy allows you to access compassionate, evidence-based care wherever you are. I provide virtual therapy for individuals and couples throughout California, Michigan, and Indiana, helping clients navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, women's life transitions, and emotional well-being. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and meaningful change can happen.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Cindy Lee Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Telehealth to fit your schedule with afternoon and evening availability
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
We, at Inara Center for Psychotherapy, offer virtual therapy to anyone in the State of California.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Oliver Drakeford
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CGP
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with nearly ten years of clinical experience, providing couples therapy, family counseling and therapy for adults. I
My office is located in West Hollywood CA 90069, close to Beverly Grove, The Sunset Strip and other parts of Los Angeles.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, is the founder of TrueMe Counseling, a group practice dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier relationships and overcome life's most difficult challenges. Alongside her team of nine therapists, Marina provides compassionate, evidence-based care for relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, affair recovery, and more. TrueMe Counseling offers both in-person and virtual therapy throughout California, with sliding-scale options available to make quality mental health care more accessible.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Elaine Barrington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I continue to see the majority of my clients online due to the pandemic. Many clients have stated their preference for an online platform finding it much easier to make therapy a part of their weekly schedule without the added consideration of traffic, child care, or other preparation. A number of clients live a good distance away as well and will remain online clients even when the pandemic is over. I find online therapy equally effective as in person and have had good outcomes with clients online.
32 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Elizabeth Essner, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
The relationship between the therapist and the client is the most important factor in the "success" of therapy. Meeting online gives us the opportunity to develop a trusting relationship no matter where you live or what your preference is about how to meet. I work with both individuals and couples. Some of the issues I help with are depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, trust and communication. I am an LGBTQ+ ally, kink and poly friendly.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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Dan Michels
Therapist, LPCC, LPC, CHT, MA
I currently offer in-person session in California (Grass Valley and Nevada City) and virtual therapy for clients in Colorado.
9 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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Chloe Lankshear
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.Ed, Ed/S, LMFT
If you think you're ready to make some changes in your life, then I'm your person! If you've been struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, setting boundaries and/or relationship issues and you've been trying hard, but what you've been doing hasn't worked as well as you'd hoped, then we could be a good match.
I'm a British therapist, with a warm, compassionate, but straightforward and practical approach. We will work together as a team to get a good understanding of the current situation and what led up to it, then I will work hard to help you find a positive way forward that works for your unique circumstances.
I work online with clients living anywhere in California. My clients tell me that online therapy is easier and more convenient for them to fit into their schedules than having to travel to in-person therapy.
If you are looking for a down-to-earth, caring and compassionate therapist, who is insightful and focused on helping you achieve your goals, please reach out to request a free consultation.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We have 14 + years of experience supporting folks with Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery. We recognize dehumanization and exploitation are part of a capitalist ideology and colonial and imperial strategies and abuses are perpetrated by people affected with that mindset, and can take the form of abuse within the family, the workplace, groups, and other relational dynamics where power over may be abused/misused to transgress. We recognize when violence is happening anywhere to one being, it is likely happening elsewhere, so we only work with people committed to anti-oppression and ending abuse and subjugation everywhere! We are skilled and certified in complex trauma work, parts work including: TIST - Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (Janina Fisher's Work), IFS -- Internal Family Systems; trained in IPNB, Bonnie Badenochs Dyadic Parts Work, EFIT, SensoriMotor... Certified in Somatic and Creative Trauma Recovery Support and Intersectional and Social Justice Frameworks, Multi-generational/historic trauma and wisdom Support, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, SSP, CranioSacral -- please see our listing at Upledger Institute, distance TCM, herbalism and homeopathy support, Relational/Mediation/Partners/Couples work certification, Energy Work, Sidereal Astrology integration as asked for, and Integrated Ethnotraditional Healing Ways. We have also completed the two year fellowship for Functional Psychiatry through Psychiatry Redefined and review ISEAI and NORMI info, so we integrate support for folks with mold and some other environmental toxin impacts. We receive referrals and are also glad to coordinate healthcare with other professionals if requested by the client. We are trained in herablism of different cosmologies and have supported people who work with others in integrity with plant medicine. We do not administer medicine journeys -- though we have extensive background in supporting people to prepare and to metabolize/integrate afterwards. We have extensive experience helping people recover from Narcissistic Trauma, Workplace/Institutional Bullying, Poverty Trauma -- we only work with people who are committed to ending violence and brutality everywhere. We recognize if power over abuse is happening to one person, it's likely happening to many elsewhere in the world, or even close by, and every one person's recovery is part of pushing back on and ending systemic violence. So the individual and systemic recovery must happen together.
Our specializations are support for CSAS -- Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Survivors or folks currently enduring narcissistic or bullying trauma, Survivors of colonial trauma, and often underserved POC/GM folks. We are a WOC/GM practice. We have a strong record for working with people with intensive DID, DDNOS and other undiagnosed dissociation, CPTSD and trauma survivor experiences and feelings -- very welcome here, as long as folks are committed to healing within a movement of standing for all being's right to dignity and self determination.
We are a Decolonizing Oriented and Intersectional Framework Practice prioritizing care for those who are systemically impacted and those who are active bystanders and activists. Red lines are red lines -- no excuses for perpetration. That said, if people are on the journey to ****actively (not just hypothetically or theoretically) repair, be an engaged and active bystander and not enact hegemonic violence with strong commitment, we are here to support that journey.
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15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
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Juliette Kuhlmann
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
I provide therapy online via a secure telehealth platform conveniently during morning and afternoon hours.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
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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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Samantha Liberman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
HIPAA compliant video sessions and phone sessions are available.
12 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.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Santa Monica, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (73%), Trauma and PTSD (64%), and Depression (60%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 73% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Depression |
| 54% | Stress |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 46% | Women's Issues |