About

Are you feeling overwhelmed by daily stressors; experiencing difficult family dynamics, and challenging relationships, have experienced trauma, grief, and loss, or are in the midst of various life transitions? My clients appreciate the authentic trusting relationship we build together. I prioritize maintaining a safe and nonjudgmental space. In our safe space, we are able to traverse through many life challenges that present themselves. Building a better sense of hope, understanding, self-reliance, and resiliency. Clients say that my ability to adjust to their needs and adapt my methods creates a positive experience leading to immense growth. I utilize an eclectic array of treatment styles from, a client-centered approach, strength-based, psychodynamic, trauma-informed, family systems, cognitive behavioral, and various attachment styles.

Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Client Focus

  • Adults

Therapy Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Parenting
  • Stress

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Eclectic
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Individuals

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare

Education

  • Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles, Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 49314 Verify CA

Practice Locations

1138 16th St Apt 5

Santa Monica, CA 90403-5525

Phone Number: (310) 430-8027

Therapists Near Santa Monica, CA

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Stephen S. Reeder

Master of Arts (M.A.)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Nicole Johnson-Farley

Counselor

Santa Monica, CA 90401
Krista Gerdts

Krista Gerdts

Marriage & Family Therapist

Santa Monica, CA 90405
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Sum-Yee Wang

Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)

Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Jessica M. Harding

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Santa Monica, CA 90405