Women's Issues therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Women's Issues
Lizabeth Belli
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
Women’s experiences are complex and deeply shaped by relationships, identities, and the seasons of life. I support women navigating transitions—career shifts,grief, creative burnout, or menopausal transition—who are ready to reconnect with their voice, body, and sense of self. My approach is trauma-informed and relational, honoring both the strength and tenderness that define women’s inner worlds.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When You’re Carrying Too Much
As women, we often move through life balancing everything — work, relationships, caregiving, identity, and the invisible pressure to handle it all with grace. You may be outwardly capable and composed while inside you feel depleted, resentful, or unsure who you are beneath all the roles you play. Maybe you’re constantly taking care of everyone else, striving to meet impossible standards, or feeling guilt no matter what you do. Perhaps you’ve lost touch with your sense of joy, rest, or voice — the parts of you that feel most alive.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you reconnect with yourself and create a life that feels grounded, balanced, and authentic. You’ll learn how to:
Identify and challenge beliefs that keep you stuck in guilt or perfectionism
Strengthen your boundaries and rediscover your own needs and values
Reduce anxiety and overwhelm through neuroscience-based tools
Rebuild confidence and self-trust in relationships and decision-making
Experience calm, freedom, and clarity in place of pressure and self-doubt
This work is not about “fixing” you — it’s about helping you feel at home in your own life, with space for both ambition and rest, care and boundaries, strength and softness.
I BELIEVE:
You can be nurturing without losing yourself.
You don’t have to earn rest or worthiness — they’re already yours.
Setting boundaries is an act of love, not rejection.
Growth doesn’t mean becoming someone else; it means coming home to yourself.
Women heal best in spaces that honor their complexity, courage, and truth.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Terry Binkovitz
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD.
I have facilitated a Women’s group for over twenty years. In this group, I have supported women going through all of life’s passages and challenges; divorce, loss of a parent, marital conflicts, parenting struggles, menopause, cancer and job losses. The greatest privilege is witnessing these women fulfill their greatest dreams.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Louisa Lombard
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, PPS
Whether you are trying to navigate the world of dating and finding yourself in the same upsetting patterns, navigating anxiety and/or depression, struggling with building friendship and community, struggling with job applications and interviews, battling imposter syndrome at work, experiencing the often silent and heavy grief of miscarriage, frustrated in your relationship, struggling with mom guilt/perfectionism or navigating peri/menopause, I support women with all of the issues that we experience as women across the lifespan.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Lori Karny LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MSG, Masters in Gerontology
I have a range of experience providing therapy to women during my professional career. I directed a progam to counsel and empower women women suffering depression, grief, isolation, loss, abusive relationships to seek therapy, pursue higher education and develop greater self-awarenss. I contintue to provide therapy to women of all ages to explore goals, insight,and relationships with peers, co-workers parents, children and friends. Within our therapeutic relationship, we can discuss yourcircumstances, shifting life phases, to enhance conections with family, friends and to feel more satisfied emotionally. I have years of experience working with women who have experienced divorce, relational problems, sexual trauma, child abuse, family disruption, miscarrage and other life challenges.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Women's Issues
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
We have several women clinicians, skilled at working with women in addressing concerns unique to the experience of womanhood.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Karen Queller
Art Therapist, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy
Explore your experiences, reclaim your voices, and foster self-compassion and resilience.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
With extensive training and experience working in a Los Angeles-based group practice and a comprehensive residential addiction treatment center, my specializations include expertise in women's issues. I offer a 15 min free consultation, feel free to reach out to see if we're a good fit!
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Women's Issues
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Women face unique challenges related to identity, relationships, motherhood, career, and societal pressures. We offer a supportive space to explore these issues, build self-compassion, and empower women to prioritize their mental and emotional well-being.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Women's Issues
Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, LCSW
In the intimate journey of healing and self-discovery, my practice stands as a sanctuary for women confronting the multifaceted dimensions of the mother wound and its profound impact on their sense of self and relational dynamics. This nuanced approach extends beyond the immediate challenges of motherhood, delving deep into the legacy of maternal relationships that shape our experiences as women—from feelings of inadequacy and unresolved anger to the profound yearning for a nurturing connection that was absent.
Acknowledging the intricate ways in which the mother wound intertwines with the stages of womanhood, I provide a compassionate, supportive space for women at all points of their life journey. Whether grappling with the emotional aftermath of reproductive choices, such as abortions or pregnancy terminations, navigating the complexities of becoming a mother, or seeking to heal from painful childhoods and ancestral traumas, my practice is dedicated to fostering healing, empowerment, and self-reclamation.
Central to this work is the exploration of the mother wound, aiming to break the cycles of pain and misunderstanding that bind us. Through this lens, we address not just the personal narratives of hurt and longing but also the broader societal expectations and stigmas that influence our self-perception and relationships. My goal is to guide women through this deeply transformative process, offering insights and therapeutic interventions that illuminate the path to healing, self-acceptance, and the ability to form healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
This holistic, empathetic approach is designed to support women in reclaiming their power, voice, and worth, enabling them to move forward with a renewed sense of wholeness and authenticity. Here, in a space where the unspoken and unseen are brought to light, the journey toward healing the mother wound becomes a pivotal step in embracing a liberated, empowered sense of self.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)