Therapy for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions in Santa Monica
EMDR • CBT • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Meet Zobra Hemphill-Ward, LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (#150143). I help individuals and families manage life challenges. My support focuses on positive coping skills, self-efficacy, social support, and resiliency. Building these skills improves the ability to regulate relationships, nurture self-esteem, and develop identity.
Everyone’s situation is unique, and I am devoted to meeting you where you are on your journey toward steadiness and healthy relationships. This approach helps me appreciate and support the specific challenges families face as they work toward healthier lives, especially those from diverse backgrounds.
I have worked in group, outpatient, school-based, treatment, and private practice settings. I provide a warm, caring environment using a humanistic, strengths-based approach. My therapy is based on human behavior and family systems to address trauma, culture, cycles of violence, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and addiction in families.
I emphasize building a trusting therapeutic relationship with each client, fostering a safe space for self-reflection and growth through a non-judgmental approach. I value clients as experts in their own experiences and work in partnership with individuals and families to create meaningful, personal treatment plans, believing these joint efforts are key to effective therapy.
Experience & Credentials
Explore Zobra Hemphill-Ward’s education, clinical training, and professional background.
Education
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #150143). I hold a BA in Psychology from Cal State Dominguez Hills, an Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from El Camino College, and a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in trauma from Pacific Oaks College.
Clinical Training
I am trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). I work with children who have Autism, OCD, ADHD, and other behavioral disorders. I also practice EMDR Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), focusing on mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Professional Experience
My experience includes roles as an Early Childhood Education Teacher, Preschool Site Supervisor, and Behavior Therapist before becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I am a member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists and involved in the Los Angeles Chapter of CAMFT.
Located in Santa Monica, California.
Wellnezz is conveniently located in Santa Monica, offering a calm and supportive space for therapy in an accessible Westside location.
Whether you are seeking support for anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or healthier relationships, the practice provides a grounded setting to begin that work.
3231 Ocean Park Blvd, Suite 115
Santa Monica, CA 90405
