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Healing + Thriving
with Gwen
Welcome
I’m Gwen Grigsby, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA #123475). I’m passionate about helping motivated adults navigate difficult emotions and strengthen their relationships.
I specialize in reducing anxiety, healing emotional trauma, and addressing relationship challenges. I also work with couples to build stronger foundations, improve communication, and deepen emotional intimacy.
My approach is attachment-based, emotionally focused, and experiential. I integrate techniques from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to tailor therapy to each client’s needs.
I invite you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation to discuss your goals and explore how I can support you on your journey.
I look forward to connecting!
Healing & Growth
I believe we are all born with the resilience to navigate life’s challenges.
As children, we develop coping strategies in response to our environment—ways to stay safe, seek connection, and make sense of the world. While these strategies may serve us in the moment, they can become limiting as we grow, creating emotional or relational difficulties with loved ones, friends, or colleagues.
Recognizing when something isn’t working - and reaching out for support - takes tremendous courage.
We are not meant to navigate our struggles alone. In the presence of a compassionate and attuned other, we can begin to gently untangle patterns that no longer serve us. Together, we can honor the protection those behaviors once provided while building the clarity, confidence, and capacity to live with greater freedom and authenticity.
It would be a privilege to walk alongside you on this journey.
We'd Be A Good Fit If You...
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Are feeling stuck and need support to move forward.
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Want to feel better about yourself and your decisions.
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Seek more control over your emotions.
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Wish to improve your relationship with your partner or someone significant.
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Are looking to heal from a difficult or traumatic experience.
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Need support while grieving the loss of someone or something important.
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Want to cultivate meaningful connections in your life, both with yourself and others.
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Desire to feel more present, relaxed, and happy.
Contact Me
I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can connect and make sure we’re a good fit before scheduling your first session.
Sessions are available in person in Santa Monica, CA, as well as virtually for clients throughout California.