Online Life Transitions therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Life Transitions
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
Many of my clients come to therapy during times of transition and changes in their life, which can be quite stressful and also can activate old wounds and issues.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
G. Roman Gupta, LCSW
Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Life transitions—whether expected or unexpected—can bring uncertainty, grief, stress, and a loss of direction, even when they lead to positive change. I provide a supportive and compassionate space to help you process these changes, navigate the emotions that accompany them, and develop the resilience needed to move forward with confidence. Together, we'll identify your strengths, clarify what matters most to you, and help you embrace this new chapter with greater purpose, balance, and hope.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Cindy Lee Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I work with adults navigating major life transitions, including relationship changes, divorce or separation, career shifts, relocation, identity changes, and periods of uncertainty or loss. Even when transitions are expected or chosen, they can bring up anxiety, grief, self-doubt, and a loss of stability or direction.
My approach helps you move through these periods with greater clarity and emotional grounding. Rather than focusing only on decision-making or problem-solving, we also explore the emotional and nervous system responses that often accompany change, including fear, overwhelm, or feeling stuck between what was and what comes next.
I use a trauma-informed framework and may incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) when past experiences are activated during transitions or when change is connected to earlier attachment or trauma patterns. These modalities help reduce emotional intensity and support greater internal stability during times of disruption.
I also integrate nervous system regulation and attachment-focused work, which can be especially helpful when transitions activate old patterns such as people-pleasing, avoidance, or difficulty trusting your own decisions. Therapy is paced to match your needs, with a focus on helping you feel more grounded and self-directed.
Clients often find that as they move through life transitions with support, they gain not only clarity about external decisions, but also a stronger internal sense of confidence, resilience, and direction.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Shauna Farabaugh
Life Coach, Certified Somatic Sex Educator, Board Certified Sexologist, Certified TRE provider
Life impacts our sexuality--and it's not often talked about! Aging, perimenopause/menopause, the birth of a child, the end of a relationship, acquisition of illness or injury, gender transition, sobriety -- all these changes, and many more, impact how our bodies respond, what we want, and how we relate to our sexual identities and expression. I also believe we can connect with our sexuality in these times of transition as a source of strength, resilience and wisdom to guide us through change. Somatic sex education provides the opportunity to re-learn and re-create our sexuality--to learn about, work with and celebrate the body and eros we have NOW! Ready to take the first step? Contact me today for your FREE consultation.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Major life transitions ; a new marriage, a career change, the loss of a relationship, becoming a parent, or simply the quiet sense that life needs to look different can shake even the most grounded person. Therapy provides a steady space to process what's changing, clarify what you want, and move forward with more intention and confidence. Transitions are hard. They're also an invitation to grow.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Major life changes—such as becoming a parent, career shifts, relationship changes, or other unexpected events—can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. Our therapists help clients navigate these transitions by providing a supportive space to process emotions, explore new perspectives, and build resilience. We work collaboratively to help clients move through change with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional support.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Periods of change—even positive ones—can bring uncertainty, anxiety, or a sense of losing your footing. Therapy focuses on helping you make sense of what’s shifting, stay grounded through the transition, and move forward in a way that feels intentional rather than reactive.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Jasmine Wilson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP-IT
Even positive change can feel destabilizing. Whether you’re entering adulthood, becoming a parent, ending a relationship, changing careers, grieving what was, or feeling unsure of what comes next, transitions often stir up anxiety, confusion, and self-doubt.
These seasons can bring old wounds and patterns to the surface, especially when the path ahead feels unclear. Therapy offers a space to slow down, process what’s shifting, and reconnect with your own internal compass. Together, we can help you navigate change with more clarity, steadiness, and trust in yourself.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Tracey Kiernan
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Major life changes, including perimenopause, can feel destabilizing physically, emotionally, and relationally. I help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, find your footing, and move through transitions with more clarity and self-trust.
2 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Alicia Stalker-Gallichio LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, SAP
At Alicia Stalker LMFT we provide Life Transitions Therapy. We understand that navigating life's transitions can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you're facing a significant change such as entering a new phase of your career, experiencing a relationships shift, becoming a parent, or adjusting to retirement, these moments can bring about a range of emotions including uncertainty and anxiety. Our services provide a safe and supportive environment to explore your feelings and experiences during these transitions.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Working with clients during big life transitions is a particularly fruitful time. I bring in multiple approaches to help in transitions, including coping skills, insight-oriented work, steady support in our therapeutic relationship, and nervous system regulation techniques for stabilization. Life transitions can be wonderful opportunities for growth, even if they can be rocky in the process. I view myself somewhat as a midwife through the experience, helping guide you and encourage you as you birth into your next chapter.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Jaclyn Epstein-Calvert
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Life transitions can bring both opportunity and uncertainty. I work with adults and parents who are navigating major changes such as becoming a parent, shifts in relationships, career changes, relocation, or other periods of personal growth and adjustment. Even positive changes can create stress, self-doubt, or a sense of feeling ungrounded.
In therapy, we create space to slow down and make sense of these transitions. My approach integrates relational and neuroscience-informed perspectives to help clients better understand their emotional responses, clarify what matters most to them, and move through change with greater confidence and self-understanding. Together, we work to build resilience and support clients in navigating new chapters in a way that feels authentic and aligned with their values.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Annalisa Barrett
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I offer both in person and virtual therapy. My sessions are 50 mins long. I treat both individuals and couples using a variety of treatment modalities. You are welcome to a free initial 15 min consultation prior to scheduling a session.
I cater my work to my client's individual needs. Collaboratively we will determine the direction of treatment. I am looking forward to connecting with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The transition to adulthood is HARD. I support teenagers and young adults with navigating the unique challenges related to moving from childhood to adulthood. This includes reflecting on one's childhood, healing from traumatic childhood experiences, exploring one's values, and making intentional choices to build the life they want and deserve. Our brains continue developing until our mid-20s and while that might make planning and decision making more difficult during this phase of life, it also means the brain is more elastic and quicker to heal.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Veronica Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Life transitions often come unexpectedly or without time to prepare. I work with my clients to assist them through their transitions while identifying the challenges along the way. Often, old thoughts, fears, and past traumas arise when life brings transition your way.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Ben Leddick
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Uncertainty and not knowing what will happen can be scary. Often times individuals will either escape through avoidance or numbing out, or they will control as much of life as they can to prevent uncertainty. However, a reality of life is that things will change and you will face challenges. What you get to control is how you respond to those changes.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Alyssa Habschmidt
Therapist, AMFT
Life transitions can bring up fear, stress, uncertainty, and overwhelm—even when the change is positive and deeply wanted. Whether you're navigating shifts in relationships, career, family, relocation, or becoming a parent, you don't have to do it alone. I can help you process change, gain clarity, and move forward with greater confidence and self-trust.
2 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help people with developmental trauma navigate life transitions by creating a grounded, compassionate space to understand why these moments can feel so overwhelming. Together, we explore the old survival strategies that get activated during change and gently build new ways of relating to yourself that feel safer and more aligned. My approach is warm, steady, and collaborative—supporting you as you move through transition with more clarity, self‑trust, and emotional resilience.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Life Transitions
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Change—even good change—is hard on the nervous system. Whether it’s a move, a breakup, or a lifestyle shift, we help you navigate the "in-between" stages of life with resilience and clarity.
4 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.
Life Transitions therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Santa Monica, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Life Transitions (100%), Anxiety or Fears (71%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 15% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Life Transitions |
| 71% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Women's Issues |