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Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Santa Monica
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional challenges. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities to address depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and infertility-related stress. I hold a doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis.My approach emphasizes creating a safe therapeutic space to uncover patterns that hinder growth and fostering self-awareness through personalized treatment plans. I offer both in-person sessions in Santa Monica and Agoura Hills, as well as teletherapy options to accommodate diverse client needs. My expertise extends to dream analysis and addressing cross-cultural conflicts, with a focus on empowering clients to achieve lasting healing and meaningful life changes.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Teletherapy
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Depression Counseling
Infertility Support
Addiction Recovery
Dream Analysis
Adolescent Therapy
Highlights and features
- Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience
- Integrative approach combining multiple therapeutic modalities
- Specialized training in treating trauma and infertility-related stress
- Offers both teletherapy and in-person sessions
- Focus on empowering clients through self-discovery and pattern recognition
Services
Individual Therapy
Customized one-on-one therapy sessions address depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-defeating patterns. Using integrative approaches, I help clients develop self-awareness and implement positive changes through evidence-based techniques and empathetic support.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for relationship issues focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and resolving conflicts. I help couples explore emotional patterns and strengthen intimacy through structured therapeutic interventions and collaborative problem-solving.
Trauma Treatment
Evidence-based trauma therapy addresses PTSD symptoms through safe exploration of past experiences. I employ techniques that help clients process traumatic memories, reduce anxiety, and develop coping strategies for lasting emotional healing.
Infertility Counseling
Specialized therapy for infertility challenges combines emotional support with practical coping strategies. I help individuals and couples navigate medical decisions, process grief, and manage stress related to conception difficulties using an integrative approach.
Dream Analysis
Therapeutic exploration of dreams uncovers subconscious patterns affecting waking life. I help clients interpret dream symbolism and connect it to personal experiences, enhancing self-understanding and facilitating emotional growth through this unique therapeutic lens.
People
Faith Szalay
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Szalay holds a Psy.D from California School of Professional Psychology and 15+ years of clinical experience. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, and infertility counseling using integrative therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What types of therapy services do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, teletherapy, trauma treatment, anxiety management, depression counseling, infertility support, and dream analysis for adults and adolescents aged 10+.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, I offer virtual therapy sessions for clients who prefer teletherapy options, making mental health care accessible regardless of location.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, infertility-related stress, and cross-cultural conflicts using integrative therapeutic approaches.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
My practice combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.
