Psychotherapy Practice – Beach Therapy
Beach Therapy is a psychotherapy practice based in Santa Monica, California, operated by Dr. Maria Nazarian, Ph.D. The practice is distinguished by its outdoor therapy model, offering sessions conducted while walking on the beach as an alternative to traditional office-based therapy. Services are available to adults and high school seniors, provided in-person in the Los Angeles area and online throughout California.
Therapeutic specialties include treatment for anxiety disorders, grief counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy for panic attacks, mindfulness practices, and climate-aware therapy. The practice also offers a grief support group for clients seeking a community-based format alongside individual work. Dr. Nazarian’s stated clinical focus encompasses anxiety, depression, grief, health-related concerns, and relationship difficulties. Climate-aware therapy is noted as a distinct service area, addressing emotional and psychological responses related to climate change and environmental concerns.
The outdoor walk-and-talk format is a central feature of the practice, with sessions held along the beach rather than in a conventional office setting. For clients who are not local or who prefer remote access, online therapy sessions are available to those located in California. The practice describes its work through a framework of helping clients discover authenticity, restore well-being, and engage in a healing process.
New clients are invited to schedule a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to assess fit and discuss goals before committing to ongoing appointments. The site notes that the practice operates by appointment. No information regarding insurance acceptance or specific fee structures is stated on the page. The site was noted to be under construction at the time of review, so some details may be limited.
Contact information includes phone (310) 508-3523 and email maria@beachtherapist.com. No year of establishment or additional licensure details beyond the Ph.D. credential are listed on the page. The practice’s Santa Monica base and outdoor walk-and-talk model distinguish it from conventional office therapy settings, offering clients in the Los Angeles area an alternative therapeutic format for in-person work. The statewide telehealth option extends access to California residents outside of the immediate LA area.