Anxiety Therapists in Santa Monica, CA

Real client reviews of Santa Monica therapists who specialize in anxiety.

What to look for in an anxiety therapist

Anxiety looks different for everyone. For some people it shows up as constant worry they can't turn off. For others it's panic attacks, social anxiety, or a feeling of dread that never quite goes away. Finding a therapist who understands your specific experience of anxiety makes a real difference in how quickly you start to feel better.

Santa Monica has a strong community of therapists who specialize in anxiety treatment. Many use approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which have strong track records for treating anxiety. But beyond the modality, what matters most is whether you feel genuinely heard in the room.

GooderTherapy gives you access to real client feedback about what it's actually like to work with a therapist on anxiety. Look for reviews that mention feeling understood, learning practical tools, and being challenged in a supportive way.

Browse Santa Monica anxiety therapists below and read what real clients have to say.

30 anxiety therapists in Santa Monica

Arsalan Malik, MD., Inc, Comprehensive Psychiatric Services

MD

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Ashley Conner, PsyD

PsyD

Santa Monica, CA

Highly Sensitive and Emotional PersonsTraumaDBT
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Becky Belinsky, PhD, LMFT

PhD

Santa Monica, CA

Life TransitionsRelationshipsRelational therapy
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Beth Kadlec M.A. LCSW PC

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionKetamine Assisted Psychotherapy
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Brandon Gross Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT 146145)

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

Men's IssuesAnxietyHolistic therapy
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Casey Goldberg, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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Dr Lori Perman PsyD LMFT

PsyD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionPsychodynamic
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Dr. Adam Cotsen

Santa Monica, CA

Relationship issuesDatingPsychodynamic
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Dr. Brandy Cohen-Brown, D.O.

D.O

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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Dr. Bruce Howard, PhD

PhD

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionMood instability
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Dr. Dyan Haspel-Johnson, Psychologist & Expert in Hypnosis and Sleep

Santa Monica, CA

SleepAnxietyHypnosis
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Dr. Jessica E. Nord, MD

MD

Santa Monica, CA

InsomniaSleep disturbancesCBT-I
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Dr. Karen Stewart, Psy. D

Santa Monica, CA

Sex TherapyCouples TherapyMindfulness
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Dr. Mirell Psychotherapy

Santa Monica, CA

Narcissistic Personality DisorderTraumaJungian Dream Analysis
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Dr. Niaz Khani - Psychologist

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionStressPsychodynamic
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Dr. Rebecca Payne, PsyD — Clinical Psychologist

PsyD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepression
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Dr. Tanya Peters - Santa Monica Psychologist

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychodynamic
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EB Integrative Psychotherapy + EMDR

EMDR

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyTraumaEMDR
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Elissa Hurand - Ph.D.

Ph.D

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionEMDR
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Elle Michel EMDR and DBT Psychotherapy

EMDR

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionCBT
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Ellen Charles, MD

MD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyMood disturbancesMedication management
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Jaye Estrada, MD - Psychiatrist | Mindpath Health

MD

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyDepressionCBT
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Jennifer Minami, MD - Adult and Child Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist

MD

Santa Monica, CA

ADHDAnxietyPsychodynamic psychotherapy
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Jessica Carr MD l Psychiatrist l Los Angeles

MD

Santa Monica, CA

Obsessive Compulsive DisorderAnxietyPsychodynamic Therapy
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Jessica Gallo, LCSW

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

TraumaLife TransitionsEMDR
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Kaley Leshem, LCSW

LCSW

Santa Monica, CA

Eating DisordersComplex TraumaPsychodynamic
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Kathryn Diaz, LMFT ATR

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

AnxietyTraumaEMDR
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Kristen Lee, MD

MD

Santa Monica, CA

OCDReproductive psychiatryMedication management
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Lauren O'Connell, LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyPsychoanalytic Psychotherapy
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Lee Miller J.D. LMFT

LMFT

Santa Monica, CA

DepressionAnxietyIndividual Therapy
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