Danielle Taubman, MD · Santa Monica
An integrative practice rooted in the belief that within each of us lies the innate capacity for deep and lasting healing.
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I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist based in Santa Monica, CA. I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, or the harder to name sense that something isn't quite right. That life may look fine from the outside but doesn't feel that way on the inside.
I believe symptoms are worth listening to, not just quieting. They're the part of you that hasn't given up on getting your attention, pointing toward something that wants to be understood.
The work we do together isn't only about finding relief, though that matters too, it's about bringing curiosity to your own interior life. Finding what's been lost or set aside and coming back to something that feels more true. That process is alive in the moments when it's hard or joyful— and often it's both.
I'll be in it with you, genuinely invested in you, the process, and the work we are doing together.
When medication makes sense, it's integrated thoughtfully into the work.
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Therapy is more than symptom relief. It's an opportunity to understand yourself at a deeper level: your patterns, your relationships, the places where you feel stuck or disconnected from yourself. Most of the patterns that hold us back made sense at some point— wise adaptations that simply became less useful over time. The goal isn't to fix what's broken but to understand it, and in doing so, reconnect with a fuller version of yourself.
I bring warmth and genuine presence into every session, creating a space where you can explore freely and without judgment. Something shifts not just through insight, but through the experience of being truly seen, and having that experience in real time, with another person.
My work is informed by AEDP, psychodynamic, and experiential approaches.
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When medication is part of the picture, we approach it collaboratively. You are the expert on your own experience; my role is to bring clinical knowledge to that conversation to help you make the right decision for yourself.
I think of symptoms as signposts, information about what needs attention. The goal with medication isn't to erase them, but to turn down the volume when the signals are too loud, so that the deeper work can happen. Medication is one tool among many, always considered alongside the broader context of your life and your care.
"Sometimes the break in your heart is like the hole in the flute. Sometimes it's the place where the music comes through."
— Andrea Gibson
FAQ
My office is located at 1925 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404. In addition to in-person services, I also offer telehealth to those living in California.
I am out-of-network with all insurance providers. A superbill can be provided for potential reimbursement.
Yes. I have a limited number of medication management-only slots and will work collaboratively with your existing therapist.
Please reach out to discuss current rates for therapy and medication management. I hold a limited number of sliding scale slots for those with financial need. If we aren't the right fit financially, I'm glad to offer referrals to other clinicians who may be.
I ask for 24 hours notice when possible. Cancellations within that window are billed at the full session rate.
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If you're wondering whether this might be a good fit, I'd love to find out together. I offer a free phone consultation.