Marla Bentov

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist · The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety

mental health Topanga, CA

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
9 years
since Mar 2017
Gender
Female

Experience

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Expressive Arts TherapistCurrent
The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety
Since Mar 2017 · 9 years · Topanga, CA

Education

California Institute of Integral Studies
Masters of Arts
2003 – 2007
University of California Santa Cruz
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1996 – 2001

Skills

Adolescents Mental Health Mental Health Counseling Play Therapy Family Therapy Art Therapy Group Therapy Counseling Psychology Crisis Intervention Psychotherapy Psychology Life Transitions Mindfulness Cbt Adolescent Therapy Treatment Treatment Of Depression Grant Writing Public Speaking Grief Counseling Self Esteem Anger Management Healing Nonprofits Post Traumatic Stress Non Profits Teaching

About The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety

Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Marla Bentov is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist, currently affiliated with The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety, based in Topanga, CA. As a mental health, Bentov contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Topanga, CA. They have been with The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety for 9 years. Bentov holds academic credentials, including Masters of Arts and Bachelor of Arts (BA), from California Institute of Integral Studies and University of California Santa Cruz. Core competencies include Adolescents, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Play Therapy, Family Therapy. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Topanga, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Marla Bentov is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 2 contacts at The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Marla Bentov located?

Marla Bentov is based in Topanga, CA. They are currently affiliated with The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety.

What is Marla Bentov's specialty?

Marla Bentov specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Expressive Arts Therapist.

Where does Marla Bentov currently work?

Marla Bentov currently works at The Missing Peace Center For Anxiety. They have been there for 9 years.

What is Marla Bentov's educational background?

Marla Bentov attended California Institute of Integral Studies and University of California Santa Cruz.

How do I contact Marla Bentov for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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