The Moment

Ava Louise Stanton, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker based in Santa Monica, CA, offering psychotherapy services to individuals facing emotional and circumstantial difficulties. With a focus on establishing emotional safety and providing gentle kindness, Ava helps clients reconnect with their natural sense of self, values, and spiritual life, while incorporating mindfulness and self-compassion practices. She also specializes in supporting women diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones through treatment and life after treatment. Ava's approach to therapy includes Internal Family Systems Therapy, which emphasizes self-leadership and intuition, and she is also an authorized teacher in the Soto Zen tradition of the San Francisco Zen Center. With a deep understanding of the benefits of meditation, Ava incorporates mindfulness and meditation practices into her work, helping clients deepen their ability to be present with difficulty. Whether you are a meditator or not, Ava provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore their emotional well-being and find a sense of purpose in their lives.Generated from the website