Zobra Hemphill-Ward - LMFT in Santa Monica, CA
Zobra is a psychotherapist who believe in providing a safe and supportive space where healing begins and growth is nurtured. I help families, children, teens, and individuals recover from trauma through compassionate care and practical skill-building. My approach is rooted in restoring balance, strengthening resilience, and guiding each client toward lasting emotional wellness.
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.
Therapy Services
Personalized, evidence-based care designed to support growth, healing, and long-term emotional well-being.
Support tailored to what you are actually carrying.
Therapy at Wellnezz is designed to help you feel more grounded, emotionally supported, and better equipped to navigate the challenges affecting your daily life, relationships, and overall well-being.
Anxiety, Stress, and Emotional Overwhelm
Support for racing thoughts, chronic stress, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure of trying to hold everything together while feeling overwhelmed internally.
Trauma and Healing
Trauma-informed therapy that helps you process painful experiences, rebuild a sense of safety, and begin moving forward with greater steadiness and self-trust.
Self-Care for Professionals
A supportive space for professionals facing burnout, pressure, perfectionism, and the emotional weight of always needing to stay composed.
Relationships and Family Dynamics
Therapy that helps individuals and families improve communication, work through conflict, and create healthier, more connected patterns over time.
Thoughtful, evidence-based care with a deeply human approach.
Zobra’s work is grounded in trauma-informed therapy that helps clients feel supported, understood, and equipped with tools they can actually use outside of session.
Her approach is warm, structured, and collaborative—blending clinical training with real-life understanding to help clients process pain, regulate emotions, and move toward healthier patterns.
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
What to expect from the process.
Starting therapy should feel clear, supportive, and straightforward. Sessions at Wellnezz are designed to create meaningful progress over time through thoughtful, individualized care.
Individual Sessions
Child, teen, and adult individual sessions are 50 minutes.
Family Sessions
Family sessions are 75 minutes.
Scheduling
Sessions are usually scheduled once per week to help you achieve success on your goals.
Approach
I use a strength-based approach focused on the present to help you see changes and improvement with fewer therapy sessions.
Rates & Payment
Please call to discuss rates. Your hourly rate will be confirmed before your first session, and reduced fee options may be explored based on income and budget. Payment is requested at the beginning of session. Cash, check, or credit card accepted.
The number of sessions depends on your individual situation and needs. We will go over your goals for therapy in the first session and check on your progress throughout treatment. Once you reach your goals, we will discuss your decision to continue or end treatment.