Margaret Dunham, Marriage Counselor in Santa Monica, 90403

Margaret Dunham, PsyD, MFT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
Marriage and Family Therapist - MFC48139

My Approach to Helping

I believe that therapy is a means to illuminate your internal world while helping you to connect with others.

Through dialogue, our sessions will focus on clarifying your understanding of your own experiences. This can be the beginning of learning how to simply be with yourself and make meaning of yourself in the world. Ultimately, mindful awareness is our vehicle to achieve that clarity.

What is mindful awareness? Mindful awareness is simply the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment.

Emotional balance and self-acceptance are facilitated when psychotherapy is coupled with mindful awareness. In order to bring a balanced view of where you are in this moment, it is essential to identify the obstacles that have gotten in the way of good relationships, career opportunities or whatever is obscuring your path to well-being. For example, fear is an obstacle and the starting place for many emotional disturbances such as regret of the past or dread of the future.

Our work together will provide you with the opportunity to strengthen your self-esteem and change patterns that have prevented you from leading the life you want.

More Info About My Practice

Individual Psychotherapy:
Individual psychotherapy - for adults, children and teens
Fee per 50 minute session: $200-$150

Some hours are currently available for a sliding scale fee on Saturday mornings.

Couples Therapy:
Married, in relationship, gay/lesbian
Fee per 80 minute session: $225

Group Therapy:
When: Group I. Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30
Group II. Friday afternoons from 2:30 to 4:00
Fee: $200.00 per month