Leyla Salmassian Bell, PhD, LMFT, ATR, RSMT/E

Process

I work with those wanting to find a way forward from stuckness and inner turmoil; those in the grip of relationship conflict, loss and grieving; individuals with experiences of immigration, displacement, and war; and the ones in search of a larger meaning and purpose.

Through Jungian dreamwork, creative expressive arts, body oriented modalities, and sandplay, I can help facilitate better moving through your unique challenges, handling and making sense of your emotional symptoms, and uncovering their root causes and larger unconscious meaning.

My hope for our therapeutic process is to bring about new perspectives and insights where you can begin to experience yourself in new ways, broaden your response repertoire, better partner with your feelings and inner capacities, and feel more at home with yourself, in your unique skin.

Sessions

I welcome adults, children, and couples, in person, at my office in Santa Monica. When appropriate, online telehealth sessions are available. I value diversity, inclusivity, and respect for all. My psychotherapy practice is tailored uniquely to each individual.

I invite you to reach out to me at 323 377 6033 or email, to schedule an appointment.

Insurance

I am an out-of-network (OON) provider and can give receipts / “super-bills” of sessions for you to submit to your health insurance for possible reimbursement. I do not accept Medicare. Please check with your insurance provider to see whether you are eligible for mental health reimbursements by out-of-network providers and the nature of your outpatient mental health benefits.