Find Worry Therapists & Counselors in Santa Monica, CA.

 

We all worry from time to time, but when your worries linger and begin to interfere with the quality of your life, it’s time to get help.

If you’re a chronic worrier, you may not be able to imagine a life without excessive worry. But with ongoing therapy, you can learn how to stop worrying about things you can't control so you can become a happier person overall.

Whether you are located in downtown Santa Monica, the suburbs of Santa Monica, other nearby places such as Hawthorne, Culver City, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Symptoms of Worry

When considering whether you should seek help for worry, it’s essential to know the symptoms to look out for. Here are some of the most common symptoms of worry:

  • A nagging feeling that something bad is going to happen.
  • Lack of concentration.
  • Feeling hot or sweating.
  • An increased heart rate.
  • The inability to switch off negative thoughts.

If any of these symptoms apply to you, it’s wise to get professional help. The sooner you do, the quicker you can learn how to stop worrying. Since worrying often involves getting trapped in thoughts, you may be interested to read licensed therapist Mara Fisher’s advice about how to stop overthinking your life.

How to Stop Worrying and Regain Your Happiness

A worry therapist will not only teach you how to stop worrying, but they’ll craft a unique plan to target your specific triggers and any underlying mental issues you may have. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Nathalie Torres
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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).


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Together we will strive to help you effectively manage your anxiety (through ACT, CBT or ERP), learn how you can change your relationship with your intrusive thoughts (through ACT & ERP) or how to safely process your trauma (through EMDR, PE or CPT).

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I work from a cognitive-based lens and meet you where you are at. I have specialized training in various therapies, meaning that, you will have options to choose from or we can also add a personalized touch and include various interventions.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Perfectionism
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Priscilla Jouvin
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make small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring positive life-changing results.


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make small changes to self-defeating behavior and coping with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain can bring positive life-changing results.

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I can work with you individually to help you manage and experience relief by providing psychoeducation and coping skills.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Self-Esteem
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John Choy
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Have a conversation to explore your vision of the desired outcome you'd like to achieve from working on and resolving the issues that brought you to therapy, and what you'd like to achieve from our work together.


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Have a conversation to explore your vision of the desired outcome you'd like to achieve from working on and resolving the issues that brought you to therapy, and what you'd like to achieve from our work together.

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My approach to providing therapy is purpose-driven to broaden your vision and empower you with new perspectives and the tools to co-create with you the steps that will help you achieve your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Aging Parents
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Stress
  • Codependency
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Mood Disorders
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Sex Therapy
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Mariana Diaz
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Imagine, explore, and process. We will start with where you are at and work from there. This is your time and your journey, I am here to hold space and walk with you wherever you wish to go.


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Imagine, explore, and process. We will start with where you are at and work from there. This is your time and your journey, I am here to hold space and walk with you wherever you wish to go.

Something to know about my approach is:

I hold a strong value in remaining non-judgmental and client-focused as you work hard to show up for yourself, your loved ones, your future, etc. I tend to pull from ACT for client sessions as we explore the present moment, values and acceptance.

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  • Acute Grief
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • Grief Due to Addiction
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Spiritual Trauma
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Jeffrey Spike
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Explore and discuss various aspects of your life, focusing on enhancing your overall mental health. From managing anxiety and depression to improving daily habits, our discussions will revolve around empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.


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Explore and discuss various aspects of your life, focusing on enhancing your overall mental health. From managing anxiety and depression to improving daily habits, our discussions will revolve around empowering you to lead a more fulfilling life.

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Practical & results oriented. Expect unique strategies that are not only effective but also quick & easy to incorporate into your daily life. We'll work together to bring about significant improvements in areas like focus, sleep, & overall well-being

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  • Academic Issues
  • Acute Grief
  • Acute Stress
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Adolescent Risk Behaviors
  • Adolescent Trauma
  • Adult ADHD
  • Adulting
  • Adults
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anticipatory Grief
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxiety Management
  • Aspergers
  • Assessments
  • Assessments for Children
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Autism Testing
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Behavior Change
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar II
  • Bisexuality
  • Borderline Personality
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Child Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children
  • Childrens Sleep
  • Chronic Stress
  • Coaching
  • Communication Skills
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Coping Skills
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Crisis
  • Dependent Personality Disorder
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Drug Use
  • Dual Diagnosis
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  • Educational Advocacy
  • Elder Care Issues
  • Emerging Adults
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Intimacy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Functioning
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • Family Conflict
  • Financial Stress
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Geriatric
  • Grief
  • Habit Change
  • Health Anxiety
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Autism
  • High-Functioning Depression
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  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Inner Child
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intellectual Development Disorder (IDD)
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Internet Use
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Interpersonal Effectiveness
  • Job Stress
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  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Manic Depression
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  • Mild Depression
  • Mindfulness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Mood Swings
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Personality Disorders
  • Pre-Teens
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Psychological/Neurocognitive Evaluations
  • Relationships
  • Schizoid Personality Disorder
  • School Issues
  • School Resistance
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Senior Citizens
  • Situational Grief
  • Situational Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social-Emotional Learning
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
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  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Boys
  • Teen Depression
  • Teen Girls
  • Teen Trauma
  • Teen Violence
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Women Veterans
  • Work Stress
  • Young Adults
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