I have more than 35 years of experience successfully working with individuals, couples, and children in Santa Monica, CA and the greater Los Angeles area. I believe that therapy works best in an environment of privacy, safety, and trust. These qualities allow my clients the freedom to explore and experience their feelings, early traumas, and unwanted behaviors.

My expertise is in codependency and relationships, which is why I and wrote "Codependency for Dummies." I’ve worked with individuals and couples for 25 years and trained other therapists. I use powerful techniques, such as EFT, Voice-Dialogue, Dream Analysis, Jungian Therapy, CBT, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, and Hypnosis.

My focus for individual therapy and group therapy is on you as a whole person-your past and present, your inner self and inner emotional world as well as your interactions with those around you. For couples, I am Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy as a Therapist and a Supervisor.

Are you sick of having the same old argument with your partner over and over again? Are you longing for deeper intimacy and passion in your relationship? Or are you simply wondering why you keep making the same mistakes with different partners? If so, you're not alone. I can help. Visit my website at www.mkcocharo.com or call me at 310.828-2624 to schedule an appointment.

"Free yourself...I help facilitate the changes you seek so you may live more comfortably. Life, loss, trauma, dysfunctional relationships, addiction, creative blocks and much more can prevent anyone from moving on. I work with clients to help them identify and link issues of their past to behaviors and patte...

Caring psychiatrist in Santa Monica

The process of finding a therapist can be very difficult. No one but you can choose who to work with. If you are looking for caring and supportive counselor, give me a call. I’d like to meet and help you.

If you are grappling with feelings of depression, anxiety or having trouble with your relationships or at work, I can offer you help. I have worked with individuals and couples as a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice for over fifteen years. Happiness and a sense of well being come from enjoying satis...

How does psychotherapy/counseling work? How can it help you? Most people who come to counseling are repressing pain due to some hardship or trauma suffered in their lives. The saying about "time heals all wounds" isn't always true. Repressing pain and suffering never makes it go away. I can help you...