Business Details
Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Santa Monica & Agoura Hills
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing individualized therapy for adults, adolescents, and couples. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities to address depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. I offer both in-person sessions in Santa Monica and Agoura Hills, as well as virtual therapy options. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, collaborative space to explore patterns that hinder growth while fostering self-awareness and resilience.I hold a doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and maintain a commitment to ongoing professional development. My work with infertility clients combines clinical expertise with specialized knowledge of reproductive health systems. I prioritize cultural sensitivity and tailor interventions to meet each client's unique needs through a combination of relational, cognitive, and somatic techniques.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Trauma Treatment
Anxiety Management
Teletherapy Sessions
Infertility Support
Depression Recovery
Adolescent Therapy
Relationship Counseling
Mindfulness Practices
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical psychology experience with specialized training in trauma and infertility counseling
- Our integrative approach combines evidence-based modalities tailored to individual needs
- We provide flexible teletherapy options alongside in-person sessions
- Our practice maintains deep expertise in treating complex mental health conditions
- We emphasize cultural sensitivity and personalized care plans
Services
Individual Therapy
Customized mental health treatment for adults and adolescents aged 10+. Addresses depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through evidence-based techniques. Combines cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to promote emotional healing. Sessions focus on identifying self-defeating patterns and developing healthier coping strategies.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for relationship challenges and intimacy issues. Helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and rebuild emotional connections. Addresses past relationship wounds and current stressors through a structured therapeutic process. Focuses on creating healthier interaction patterns and restoring mutual understanding.
Trauma Treatment
Specialized care for trauma survivors using integrative therapeutic approaches. Addresses symptoms like flashbacks, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. Incorporates EMDR techniques and somatic experiencing to process traumatic memories safely. Helps clients develop grounding strategies and rebuild trust in relationships.
Infertility Support
Targeted therapy for individuals and couples facing fertility challenges. Provides emotional support through IVF, adoption, and other family-building processes. Addresses anxiety, grief, and decision-making stress related to conception difficulties. Combines clinical expertise with specialized knowledge of reproductive medicine systems.
Teletherapy Sessions
Secure virtual therapy options for clients preferring remote sessions. Maintains the same therapeutic quality as in-person visits through HIPAA-compliant platforms. Offers flexibility for clients with scheduling challenges or mobility limitations. Available for all therapy modalities including individual, couples, and adolescent sessions.
People
Faith Szalay, PsyD
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Szalay holds a doctorate in psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. With over 15 years of clinical experience, she specializes in trauma, anxiety, and infertility counseling. Her integrative approach combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care plans. She maintains active licensure (PSY 19725) and continues professional development in emerging therapeutic modalities.
Questions
What mental health conditions do you treat?
I treat depression, anxiety, trauma (including PTSD), relationship issues, bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+ concerns, infertility challenges, substance abuse, parenting issues, OCD, and other mental health conditions.
Do you offer teletherapy options?
Yes, I provide secure virtual therapy sessions through HIPAA-compliant platforms for clients who prefer remote treatment options.
What age groups do you work with?
I treat clients aged 10 years and older, including adolescents, adults, and couples seeking relationship counseling.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines, creating a safe space for open exploration of personal issues.
How do you approach infertility counseling?
My infertility support combines clinical expertise with specialized knowledge of reproductive health systems, addressing emotional stress and decision-making challenges during family-building journeys.
