Peggy Barrett, M.A., LMFT

Peggy Barrett, M.A., LMFT I'm a Marriage and Family therapist practicing in Santa Monica for 10 years. I'm currently offering sessions through Doxy.me.

I'm also an Occupational Therapist practicing for over 30 years. The best gifts you can give, are deeper relationships with your self and others. When depression, anxiety, trauma or grief interfere with your life your relationships may suffer both internally and externally. If your life seems chaotic or lacks meaning it can be daunting to deal with these on your own. Psychotherapy is one way to de

al with these challenges. The courage to ask for help and enter into a therapeutic relationship is a powerful first step. It empowers you to discover your essence and begin to find meaning and purpose in your life. I will work collaboratively with you to establish a trusting therapeutic relationship. This will allow you to trust your intuition and find the strength to take the necessary steps toward healing. My intention as a therapist is to help you discover what underlies your depression or anxiety by tapping into your imagination. I will help you explore ways to creatively express what is preventing you from living you life to the fullest. We will work together to develop goals to further your healing. You will have the opportunity to express your feelings in a safe and contained atmosphere as we begin this journey toward integration and wholeness. I have worked over 30 years in health care, as an Occupational therapist with adults who are physically and mentally challenged. I have facilitated groups using collage and journalling to help people connect with deeper parts of themselves. My professional and life experiences have allowed me to understand and nurture those gifts that lie deep within each of us. It is these gifts which define your essence and provide meaning to your life.

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Santa Mon, CA

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Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

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My journey to become a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has been challenging and rewarding. I returned to graduate school after being an Occupational Therapist for over 20 years. It was a big decision at that time; I was beginning a new career, when my friends were considering retirement. As an Occupational Therapist I worked with adults in both acute and mental health settings. I focused on helping patients regain their independence. I hoped they would discover new meaningful activities to promote wellbeing and purpose in their lives. I enjoyed seeing patients get stronger as their physical challenges diminished and they went home with a new inner strength. I appreciated witnessing patients who had mental illnesses discover their unique gifts. The creative groups I led helped people gain a deeper understanding and acceptance of themselves. I have spent many years searching for a deeper meaning and self-acceptance. I wanted to accept the parts of myself I had repressed or ignored. Having grown up in a chaotic family, I needed to learn how to honor myself and my feelings. Meditation helped me accept all the unique parts of myself. Through creative play I gained confidence and a deeper desire to reach out and help others heal emotionally. My decision to return to graduate school in Counseling Psychology was the natural next step. While I was applying to graduate school I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Cancer brought me to the brink of my mortality. I gained a new passion for life. My desire to be a Marriage and Family Therapist was strengthened while I was in treatment. I knew I needed to pursue what I loved; I wanted to help people discover their gifts in order to grow and deeply understand their lives. I am always gaining new insights about myself and others through creative play and writing. My passion for this work gives me the strength and resilience to pursue the work I love.