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Mary Starks

Therapist
24 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I like to work with those struggling around issues of identity, selfhood, struggles within the interpersonal domain and feeling worthy in life.

I specialize in working with creatives and those affiliated with the entertainment industry at any stage in their career.

My style is collaborative and non-judgmental and through our work you will deepen your sense of self and insights we gain will lend clarity and coherence to your experience. I have specialized training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. If you are looking for relationship-based insight-oriented therapy, I can help.

My approach to therapy

I work with clients through a psychoanalytic lens and I am relational and collaborative.

What you can expect from me

A safe exploration into your most pressing concerns and preoccupations; a non-judgmental curious inquiry into where you have been and where you want to go.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Affirming, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    24 years of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at Gonzaga University, MC (Masters in Counseling)
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Strength-Based, Psychodynamic, Play, Attachment Based, Psychoanalytic, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Relational
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Infants / Toddlers
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    3201 Wilshire Boulevard
    Santa Monica, CA 90403