Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Monica, CA
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Becky Cherrie, MS, MFT
Assisting in the art of self love, relationships & true joy!
Location
Santa MonicaCA 90401
Practice Information
I am an empathic therapist offering positive therapeutic services to individuals and families in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment. I am client centered and allow each individual client, couple or family to receive the type of interventions that work best for their particular situation. I specialize in all areas of trauma and am EMDR certified. I have extensive education in 0-5 development through Harvard Medical School and have specialized in working with adolescents, young adults and their families for the past 18 years. Since 2004 I gained a great amount of experience and expertise in the area of couple's work and communication. I believe everyone has the ability to heal from their past and gain a better understanding around living in the present with great power and joy. As a licensed therapist, I consider myself a facilitator in the mental health therapeutic healing process. I am trained and experienced in Gestalt Dream Work and play therapy. My main office is located in Santa Monica on 7th and Broadway near 3rd Street Promenade and the pier.
Blog Posts
 The Road to Love; 13 "High Ways" to Love Your Lover. It Could Enhance Your Sex Life as Well!
Licenses/Certifications
 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Education
I hold a BS in Religion with a minor in Communications and an MS in Psychology from California Lutheran University. I am EMDR certified and former APT certified. I have specialized training in Gestalt Dream work, trauma, eating disorders, couple communication and 0-5 fellowship through Harvard Medical school in Napa Valley, CA.
Bio:
I have been a licensed therapist since 1996. I have carried license in California, Texas, and Colorado. I worked specifically with eating disorders in the state of Texas and worked with children, adolescents and their families in Mono and Inyo County until 2003. I participated in intensive couples training in 2004 and broadened my practice to include couples communication, pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling and assistance with divorce recovery. I have worked in high schools and middle schools as well as with the county, foster care and the adoption process. I have worked as a MFT supervisor and have used my expertise by leading narcotic addiction and teaching parenting classes.
My internship involved working at Camarillo State Hospital, RAIN transitional living shelter, Ventura College Health center and CLU child, family center.
A portion of my passion involves working at home and abroad, thus I have participated in cross cultural work in orphanages and medical centers in Haiti, Brazil, and Mexico. I also assisted with building homes after the Tsunami in Thailand.
Recommendations
1 recommendation
Payments Accepted
Insurance, cash, check and credit card through paypal.
Recommendations
GS, Westlake Village, CA
I’m not one to write reviews; however, Becky’s work with my adolescent son is deserving of praise and I feel compelled to spread the word so you too may benefit. In relatively short time, Becky used a combination of techniques, including EMDR, to help my son overcome trauma he had suffered. My son transformed from a curled up quiet sad soul with little confidence into a successful strong communicative high school student, now attending college out-of-state and earning straight “A” grades! Becky was the guiding force behind his transformation and I often see him using tools she provided to stay strong and succeed as a student and in his relationships with people at all levels.

Becky is dependable, objective, warm, present and obviously caring. I have seen what a great listener she is during joint sessions with my son and her style creates a safe place that lends itself to truly opening up, a critical component to achieving a transformational experience. She is an intelligent, worldly and gifted therapist that you’ll quickly trust to guide your journey and conquer debilitating obstacles. Ultimately, I trusted Becky with my son and my family… I am so glad I did!
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Eating Disorders
 Grief and Loss
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Premarital Counseling
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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