Behavioral therapists in Santa Monica, CA
Browse Behavioral therapists in Santa Monica, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Behavioral
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
My background in hypnotherapy allows me to recognize and address complex issues thoughtfully, ensuring you get the support you need—whether that means exploring treatment options or developing coping strategies together.
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, self-esteem issues, emotional pain, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or navigating life with ADD/ADHD or dyslexia, I’m dedicated to helping you establish clear, tangible goals. My personalized approach to psychotherapy is designed to equip you with the skills necessary to create the positive changes you desire.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life is hard to navigate. If communicating with others is difficult, if you constantly feel nervous, are grieving, or having family and relationship problems, I am here for you.
I have a passion for working with women weighed down by anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm. You may struggle finding balance in your life, feeling at peace with who you are, or expressing your needs in relationships.
Do you feel stuck in patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or avoiding difficult emotions? I will help you develop a personalized set of tools to ease the emotional distress that weighs you down, more importantly, you will feel confident, capable, & secure in your relationships & daily life.
I BELIEVE:
We all carry contradictions. It’s okay to have mixed feelings— life is complex.
Relationships are worth nurturing. With the right tools, we can communicate with more kindness and hear each other with more love.
You deserve the freedom to make your own choices—and to honor what’s right for you.
Bringing a balance of heart and humor to the therapy space helps clients find healing, resilience, and joy—one small moment at a time.
Call me for a free 20-minute consultation to see what it’s like to work together. During our call, you’ll get a genuine feel for my therapy style, ask questions about the process, and explore what real progress could look like for you. Whether you’re new to therapy or looking for a different approach, this is a warm, no-pressure space to connect and find out if we’re the right fit.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Don ( "Dr Don" ) Etkes
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., MFT
VIDEO & PHONE $65+ SLIDING FEE. Over 30 years of experience helping thousands of people. Evening, weekend and day sessions for you. "I'd like to help you to discover new ways to cope with relationships, anxiety, sex, depression, ADD, addiction, self-esteem, success and more. I want to empower you to be your own therapist. I'll share with you life insights that can help you discover your inner resources for happiness."
39 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Coleman Group PLLC & The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others. I am also a State of Nevada Approved Primary and Secondary Supervisor for Marriage & Family Therapy and Clinical Professional Counselor Interns.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Drew Carr
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You had a good day. Work went well; you exercised; maybe even spent time with people you care about. Then you got home, noticed everything you had not done, opened your phone “for a minute,” and disappeared into comparison, research, or another plan to improve your life. By bedtime, the day no longer felt like enough. I work with thoughtful, driven folks, often ADHD or ADHD-ish, who look capable from the outside but feel restless, scattered, disconnected, or chronically behind. You may be successful and self-aware, yet exhausted from constantly trying to fix yourself.
My approach is practical and collaborative, grounded in contextual behavioral science. We look beneath procrastination, distraction, burnout, and indecision to understand how these patterns developed and what keeps them going. Therapy is not another performance test. It is a place to rebuild self-trust and act from what matters—not shame, fear, or proving.
I do not offer a final formula for what your life should be. I can help you slow the machinery down, recognize the rules that have been running you, and take the next honest step without abandoning yourself. If you have built a life that should feel meaningful but doesn't feel like home, contact me to see whether we're a good fit.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA (Online Only)
Behavioral
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
Integrative Psychotherapy Group is a Beverly Hills based practice dedicated to offering a myriad of psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We utilize contemporary psychodynamic principles to help clients address their concerns and take a depth-focused approach toward therapy. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Alexis Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LMHC, LPC
I am engaged and alert with my clients. I support your growth while Frustrating your defenses- I work to confront my clients in their blind spots, because (as a New Yorker) I understand that speaking from a place of love may not always mean people-pleasing. But with the warmth of my Californian identity, I work to be fluid and flexible, using somatic interventions to develop and cathart Embodied Trauma. Sometimes the history lives in the present.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral
Dr. Sari Shepphird
Psychologist, Ph.D.
As a Los Angeles sports psychologist, performance psychologist, and mental coach, Dr. Shepphird works with athletes, performing artists, musicians, business leaders, and high-stakes professionals. In addition, she provides supportive mental health therapy on a range of issues. Find help optimizing performance & overcoming barriers in a supportive atmosphere.
Any life transition, whether positive or negative can come with its share of stress & adjustment. Dr. Shepphird brings a balance of a caring approach coupled with knowledge & top expertise. She is recognized as one of the most experienced and sought after sports psychologists in Los Angeles and beyond.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA
Behavioral Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, CA Statistics
Behavioral Therapy therapists in Santa Monica, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $203 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (92%), Depression (76%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$203
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 92% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 62% | Stress |
| 57% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 34% | Black / African American |