Parenting therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Parenting
Karen Petren
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Being a parent is really tough. We all need a helping hand sometimes. As an experienced psychotherapist and a parent of a challenging young adult myself, I have helped many families find peace and harmony in the face of mental illness, divorce, and addiction. I enjoy empowering parents to explore their own family background and adapt to what’s in front of them today. I specialize in working with ADHD, OCD, and neurodivergent teens and adults.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
Christian Holmes
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Having worked as a school counselor and youth pastor, I am well acquainted with the unique challenges a parent faces. Not only is every child different but every parent is different. In our work together I will help you and your child find a groove that feels good and allows for deeper and more meaning connection. Not only will I provide you practical tools you can use that day, but I will also share perspectives that will help you stay in connection with them through every stage of their development.
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 90403
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
Parenting
Life After Birth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
All of our clinicians have training and experience supporting parents with different issues and challenges that can arise throughout childhood.
13 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Monica, CA 904043042
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
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Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Parenting is a lesson in contrast. High stress, high fulfillment, the answer to meaning and purpose and the question of ability and function. It can be lonely, isolating, and stressful. It can challenge the best of relationships. It forces us to redefine our sense of Self, and how we connect with others. Let's sort through it!
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
Parenting
KIM RICHARDSON LINDLEY
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, I CADC II
While the often used "it takes a village" might seem like a cliché, it is a truism that warrants respect. The lifespan of parenting is best shared with others, to be able to help nurture the love and attachment, guidance and protection are goals worth pursing in the therapeutic alliance.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
Parenting
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I support parents in navigating the emotional, relational, and practical challenges of raising children. Therapy focuses on strengthening connection, improving communication, and helping parents feel more confident, grounded, and effective in their role.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
Parenting
Kim Gibson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, ATR
As a mom to two teens, I get it. Personally and professionally. I especially enjoy working with new parents and also parents who have kids with extra needs, whether those extra needs be due to medical conditions, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, giftedness, PDA, leaning differences) or anything else, I am a therapist who understands. I also have experience in helping parents navigate burnout and/or processing wounds from their own childhoods.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
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Alan Hanft
Psychiatrist, M.D.
We can discuss your child’s needs in a safe, supportive, compassionate setting. Please call me at no charge at (310) 750-8348 if you think I may be able to be of assistance to you.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Parenting
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help parents develop effective, connected parenting strategies that reduce power struggles and strengthen attachment. Support is practical, compassionate, and tailored to your family.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, CA California
Parenting
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
Parenting is a very hard, beautiful job. Parenting a child with special needs, or a 2E kid is typically an even tougher job, and it's also uniquely beautiful. I am a mom to two school-aged kids and I do get it on a personal and professional level. In the past, I've worked as a School Counselor and School-based therapist with kids and their parents at multiple Los Angeles area K-12 schools. Currently, I often support parents of HSP/Neurodivergent and/or Gifted kids.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, CA California (Online Only)
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.
Parenting therapists in Santa Monica, California Statistics
Parenting therapists in Santa Monica, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Family Systems Therapy (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 33% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 68% | Teen |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Christian |