AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH to Growth, Healing & Transformation
Depth-oriented psychotherapy and counseling for individuals, couples, and families in Santa Monica and the Westside of Los Angeles.
Counseling & Psychotherapy in
Santa Monica, CA
Finding the right therapist in Santa Monica is about more than choosing a therapeutic method. It’s about finding someone who can understand the complexity of what you’re experiencing and help you explore the patterns beneath it.
Intuitive Therapy provides psychotherapy in Santa Monica for individuals, couples, and families seeking support with anxiety, relationships, trauma, life transitions, identity, self-esteem, recovery, and personal growth. Our clinicians draw from Depth Psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, expressive arts, and other relational and trauma-informed approaches.
Our approach to therapy is thoughtful, collaborative, and responsive to the individual. Rather than applying a single framework to every client, we work with the emotional, relational, psychological, and bodily dimensions of your experience to support meaningful and lasting change.
Meet Our Santa Monica Therapy Team
Founded by Danielle Birrittella, Intuitive Therapy brings together clinicians who share a depth-oriented, trauma-informed approach to care.
Our Clinicians Work With Creatives, Entrepreneurs, Leaders, and Professionals Navigating Complex Inner Lives
Together, we explore the emotional, relational, and psychological patterns that shape how you live, work, create, and connect. Our clinicians have particular experience supporting clients through anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, identity questions, self-esteem, recovery, and personal growth.
DANIELLE BIRRITTELLA, LMFT
Founder & Director | Psychotherapist
SERVICES & SPECIALITIES
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Couples Therapy
Enhancing Relationship Harmony and Connection
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Anxiety Therapy
Fostering Resilience and Emotional Regulation
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PTSD & Trauma Therapy
Healing the Lasting Impact of Trauma
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Intimacy & Attachment
Fostering Secure Attachment & Healthy Connection
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Life Transitions
Navigating Change with Clarity and Resilience
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Family Therapy
Strengthening Family Dynamics and Communication
CLIENT FEEDBACK
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES & APPROACHES
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Internal Family Systems
IFS helps us understand the different parts of ourselves, resolve internal conflicts, and build greater self-awareness and capacity for healing.
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Jungian Depth Approaches
Depth psychology explores unconscious patterns, inner dynamics, and the deeper forces shaping identity, relationships, and lasting change.
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Somatic & Embodied Approaches
Somatic therapy works with the body and nervous system to process trauma, build internal safety, and strengthen mind-body connection.
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Expressive & Creative Process
Expressive Arts Therapy uses creative practices such as art, music, movement, and drama to process emotions and explore the inner world.
Intuitive Psychotherapy | Santa Monica, CA
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. If you’re looking for a therapist in Santa Monica, we offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to help you determine whether we’re the right fit for your needs.
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Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Couples therapy sessions are 75 minutes to allow additional space for both partners to explore and process together.
Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which provides consistency and helps build a strong therapeutic foundation. As your needs evolve, your therapist may recommend adjusting the frequency based on your goals and progress.
Our goal is to create a rhythm that feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your therapeutic process.
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Yes. In addition to serving clients in Santa Monica and the greater Los Angeles area, we offer therapy through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform.
Virtual therapy offers the flexibility to meet from the comfort and privacy of your own space while maintaining the same level of care and connection as in-person therapy. As long as you are physically located in a state where your therapist is licensed to practice at the time of your session, you can meet with us online.
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We are an out-of-network practice and do not bill insurance directly. If your plan includes out-of-network benefits, we’re happy to provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Because every insurance plan is different, we recommend contacting your provider before beginning therapy.
Helpful questions to ask include:Does my plan include out-of-network mental health benefits?
What percentage of each session will be reimbursed?
Is there a deductible I need to meet first?
Are there limits on the number of therapy sessions covered?
Do I need to submit any additional forms with my superbill?
If you have questions about the reimbursement process, we’re happy to help.
HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Schedule a 15-minute consultation, reach out through our secure contact form, or call us. We’re here to help and support.
Call Us 310 929 0829
Request a 15-minute Consultation
This conversation provides an opportunity to discuss your needs and gain insight into how psychotherapy can support you.