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Personalized Psychotherapy Services in Santa Monica
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I bring over two decades of specialized expertise to my practice. Holding a Psy.D. in Psychoanalysis, I work collaboratively with adults, couples, and parents to navigate complex emotional challenges that hinder personal growth and relational satisfaction. My approach emphasizes empathetic exploration of depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and life transitions, creating a supportive environment for meaningful change. With a commitment to personalized care, I help clients develop self-awareness and practical strategies to overcome obstacles.

My practice integrates deep clinical knowledge with practical solutions for stress management, career challenges, and conflict resolution. Through tailored therapeutic interventions, I empower individuals to achieve greater life fulfillment while maintaining strict confidentiality and ethical standards. This dedication to client-centered care has established my practice as a trusted resource for mental health support in Santa Monica.
Services
Individual Counseling Couples Therapy Parenting Support Depression Treatment Anxiety Management Grief Counseling Stress Reduction Career Counseling Addiction Recovery Life Transitions
Highlights and features
  • We offer personalized therapy tailored to individual needs
  • Specialized expertise in psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychoanalysis
  • Proven track record helping clients with depression and anxiety
  • Comprehensive approach to relationship and parenting challenges
  • Flexible session options for individual and couples counseling
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored psychotherapy sessions addressing depression, anxiety, and personal growth challenges. Using psychodynamic techniques, we explore emotional patterns and develop coping strategies. Clients gain self-awareness and practical tools for lasting behavioral change through weekly 50-minute sessions.
Couples Therapy
Specialized interventions for relationship conflicts and communication issues. Through structured 60-minute sessions, couples develop healthier interaction patterns and conflict resolution skills. The approach addresses both current challenges and underlying emotional dynamics affecting relationships.
Parenting Support
Focused sessions addressing parenting challenges and family dynamics. Practical strategies help manage child behavioral issues and improve parent-child communication. The 50-minute sessions combine psychoanalytic insights with actionable solutions for common parenting dilemmas.
Stress Management
Evidence-based techniques to address work-related stress and life pressures. Combining cognitive-behavioral strategies with psychodynamic exploration, this service helps develop personalized coping mechanisms. Sessions focus on identifying stress triggers and implementing effective management practices.
Grief Counseling
Specialized support for navigating bereavement and life transitions. The therapy process helps clients process complex emotions and adapt to significant life changes. Sessions provide a safe space to explore grief reactions and develop healing strategies at individual pace.
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Kleiman Rena
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Dr. Kleiman is a licensed psychotherapist with a Psy.D. in Psychoanalysis and over 20 years of clinical experience. Specializing in psychodynamic therapy, she helps clients address depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges through personalized treatment plans.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual therapy, couples counseling, and parenting support using psychodynamic psychotherapy techniques. Specializations include depression treatment, anxiety management, relationship counseling, and life transitions guidance.
Do you accept insurance?
Services may be covered by health insurance or employee benefit plans. Please verify your mental health benefits directly with your provider for specific coverage details.
What are your session rates?
Individual sessions range from $200-$250 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions cost $250-$300 for 60 minutes. Parenting sessions are $200, with limited reduced-fee options available.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact me via phone at (310) 712-1233 or email [email protected] to schedule your first session. Online appointment requests are also available through the website.
What happens if I need to cancel?
A 24-hour advance notice is required for cancellations. Missed appointments without prior notice will incur the full session fee to maintain scheduling integrity.