Tara Vatankhah

Tara VatankhahMarriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT

1150 Yale St

Santa Monica, CA 90403

In-Person & Online
7 years experience

About

We all face moments when life shifts suddenly—through loss, change, or unmet needs—and the path ahead no longer feels familiar. Therapy can become the pause: a warm, grounded space where pain turns into a portal for healing, growth, and renewed self-trust. Together, we reconnect you with your inner compass, uncover the patterns that keep you stuck, and begin writing a new, meaningful chapter. I believe you already hold many of the answers you’re seeking. My role is to help uncover them with curiosity, compassion, and collaboration, blending practical tools with deeper emotional work so you can move toward clarity and authenticity. My style is collaborative and attuned: you bring your lived experience, and together we uncover patterns, strengthen your voice, and reconnect you with your inner wisdom. Drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, and CBT, I tailor sessions to your needs—blending practical tools with deeper emotional healing.

Insurance Accepted

  • Out of Network