Find Therapists & Counselors in Santa Barbara
Only Belongly verified Therapists will show full profiles, availability and full contact information.
Belongly does not verify all providers before they can appear in our search results.
Today is February 1, 2025
We have 6 Verified and 23 Unverified Mental Health Professionals In Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 424 5970
Accepting New Clients
I have a quiet approach to helping clients deal with loss, anxiety, and weathering transitions. I have been a licensed MFT for 35 years. In addition to treating those in locked psychiatric hospitals, I was the clinical director for two different residential treatment programs for over 25 years and have supervised over 100 interns. I can offer support for those dealing with grief issues, including infertility and death of a loved one. I am also available to help elderly clients and their families deal with decisions regarding independent living. I'm also a certified Art Therapist and offer sand tray therapy as well. These treatment approaches are suitable for adults as well as children. For younger children, I facilitate play therapy.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 600 3945
Accepting New Clients
I offer psychotherapy, with a focus on managing difficulties and learning from life's struggles. Together we reach an understanding of what you're experiencing, and create solutions geared toward easing your discomfort. When we are receptive to the voice of the unconscious, through exploration of dreams and struggles, we can find inner wisdom to meet life's challenges. I work with teenagers and adults, either individually, couples, or families. I focus on relationship issues, anxiety, depression, work and career issues, spiritual issues, and the development of well-being and happiness. I have a special interest in working with people undergo treatment for cancer, and their caregivers. These are difficult times for many. I look forward to connecting with you and helping you manage the stresses of our times, and assisting you in creating the life you desire.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 232 7475
Accepting New Clients
A valuable lesson I received in therapy was that not listening to my intuition led to distress. Many of us disregard our inner voice in favor of external messages containing judgments about our size, race, gender, sexual orientation, and how we express our emotions. This attempt to cope with the world around us and to fit in leads us to devalue and move further from our true selves. I help my clients sift through these messages to find their voice again and move closer to their authentic selves. When we begin to know ourselves better, we can navigate through the world more confidently and build more genuine relationships. I meet my clients where they are at, while gently encouraging them to step out of their comfort zones. I provide a grounded presence so my client’s feel safe to share their experiences. At my client’s discretion, I incorporate movement, humor, and creative methods including poetry, art, and music. I enjoy working with couples and individuals of all ages. I would be honored to be a part of your journey. Please contact me with any questions about how I work or how therapy works in general. I am accepting clients for in-person or online counseling.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 621 6741
Accepting New Clients
California Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with a Masters Degree in Psychology-Marriage & Family Therapy and a non-clinical Doctorate Degree in Infant and Early Childhood Development with an emphasis in Mental Health and Developmental Disorders. Certified HUG Your Baby Parent Educator. 14+ years experience providing therapy to children and adults and utilizes a combination of talk therapy, play therapy, mindfulness, ACT, Nature/Eco Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Grab your coffee or tea and join me for a virtual session!
LMFT 134149 | California
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 273 8039
Accepting New Clients
Our Mission Capricorn Counseling Center’s mission is to provide the people of California quality and consistent mental health care services that is reachable, affordable, specialized, and socially conscious. Our Clinicians have openings and can accept you right away! “We love working with teens, young adults & adults in our local California communities. It is very satisfying and fulfilling to us to help people learn new ways to cope. We are here to teach you how to take better care of yourself so that you can thrive and become the best version of yourselves! Watching you grow gives us a sense of purpose and meaning.” Founded in 2020
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 883 6199
Accepting New Clients
Do you want to be happier, more satisfied, or feel better? As a therapist with over 25 years experience, I have supported clients in healing through change and personal growth. I offer a safe, confidential environment to explore emotional patterns that may be preventing clients from living up to their fullest potential. CERTIFIED FIRST RESPONDER COUNSELOR-Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). CERTIFIED GOTTMAN COUPLES THERAPIST. Experienced Rover Therapist at the Art & Science of Love Workshops facilitated by Doctors John and Julie Gottman. COMPREHENSIVE COUPLES ASSESSMENTS - ONLINE THERAPY AVAILABLE. View 7 Photos Trained in trauma, resilience, and attachment theory: CBT, EFT, somatic, transpersonal, family systems therapy. My orientation is primarily psychodynamic. This method involves the transformation of often-unconscious beliefs and patterns about the self and others that can get in the way of forming satisfying relationships and functioning effectively in life. I offer new resources to clients to deepen levels of meaning, connection, and vitality through insight, experience, and evidence-based practice. If you are dealing with past trauma, present pain, or current life changes help is available. I would be honored to accompany you on a deeply satisfying counseling journey.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 243 1189
Accepting New Clients
As an openly transgender therapist, I know it can be difficult to find the right person to confide in. Wanting to be loved and accepted doesn’t make you needy, or extra, or selfish, or weak. It makes you human. To me, you are not just some random psychology textbook or theory. In our work together, my focus is to build goals and a relationship where you feel comfortable exploring what you think, feel, want, and need. My style as a therapist is warm, relaxed, and conversational. I use playfulness, imagery, art, metaphors, curiosity, creativity, self-compassion, and humor when appropriate to support the therapeutic process. I work with everyone in the gender-diverse, LGBTQIA2S+, and sex-positive community. I specialize in anxiety, depression, PTSD, teens, young adults, adults, and families (including foster care). I have worked with severe mental health, and homelessness crisis.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 409 3558
Accepting New Clients
Are you ready for a positive change? Tired of doing the same thing and expecting different results? While we cannot change our past, or our genetic predispositions, we can learn to change the way we respond and react to our emotions and triggers; in order to give them less power and control in our lives. Learning about your unique experiences, needs and goals, and responding with caring and empathy, I will walk with you in exploring the barriers that you feel are hindering you, and provide therapeutic support, counseling and tools to help you acheive your goals. I specialize in helping people break destructive patterns of coping through the use of practical, evidenced-based coping skills and personal process. I am extensively trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). When individuals, families or couples feel stuck, I help them get back on track. I am committed to building a strong alliance with my clients, creating a safe environment to process loss or trauma, teaching positive coping skills and accessing your internal strengths to bring about lasting change that enables you to lead a live that is deeply fulfilling and meaningful.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 308 6398
Accepting New Clients
Do you feel life is restricting you from who you really want to be for yourself, your partner and/or your family? My primary goal in therapy is to help enhance your ability to make choices. Our ability to notice our cycles of interaction in our relationships can help us build trust in ourselves and enhance our commitments to ourselves and our loved ones. This, in turn, allows our choices to become "building blocks" toward lasting joy for each relationship creation of our choice. As a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist, (EFT), I use Dr. Sue Johnson's attachment, empirically-based model to join my client's journey and better understand their relationship distress. Translating the "music" of the client's cycle of interaction through an attachment longing lens, promotes de-escalation and deepened engagement with partner and self. My niche is in helping individuals, couples and families both inside and outside my own faith-based religious practice. I also offer telehealth services for those who reside in California as well as in person sessions. Come join me as I welcome you to the world of Emotionally Focused Therapy!
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 491 9088
Accepting New Clients
I'm here to help you understand and heal from the trauma you've experienced and to develop strategies to manage your emotions better. We'll explore questions about your identity, self-worth, and relationships and work on creating positive and healthy connections with others. Together, we'll address your academic or career goals, develop constructive coping strategies, and respect your need for autonomy while providing guidance. We'll set realistic goals and work on strategies to create a more hopeful future outlook, build a positive self-image and self-confidence, and support you on your healing journey. View 5 Photos Open to patients! Schedule a free 15-minute telehealth consultation at your convenience at www.openmindsb.com. I prioritize building a trusting connection with my patients based on compassion and positive regard while employing empirically supported interventions, like EMDR, ERP, CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based CBT to reduce distress and increase resilience. As a caring professional and professor at Antioch University, I am fueled by a passion for giving back. I am here to guide you in mastering the art of grounding your nervous system, being compassionate to your experiences, and advocating and empowering you to amplify your inner voice and sense of agency. You can foster an improved well-being.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 865 7569
I specialize in working with people who have complicated relationships with their bodies. My patients come to me because they are interested in: addressing eating issues before they turn into a full-blown eating disorder; learning to live better with medical problems; reconsidering their use of alcohol and drugs; or learning to live in their bodies as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or non-binary individuals. Many of my patients have also been through difficult or even traumatic events, that at times have made their bodies feel unsafe. I help my patients to reestablish a sense of trust and safety in their bodies. I draw from psychodynamic approaches, which emphasize how past experiences and relationships shape our present reality. However, in my experience, insight is rarely sufficient to produce change — we also must change our actions. To this end, I am trained in cognitive and behavioral therapies. I also love reading the latest psychological research. Between August 2023 and July 2024 my practice will be virtual only, open to residents of California and Washington, D.C.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 410 1769
Accepting New Clients
I provide a safe and caring relationship. With trust as our foundation, together we explore what is calling for clarity, change, or comfort. I help you to identify and disengage from old destructive patterns, habits, and beliefs. I also help you to find and anchor new ways of being your authentic and joyful self in the world. If we are in harmony with ourselves we are much better equipped to foster healthy relationships with others. I help you get beneath anxiety, sadness, guilt, and shame to feeling honor, respect, and love--starting with yourself. I work with a Jungian lens. I have studied depth psychology, shamanism, dreamwork, and hypnosis extensively. Exploring the realms of the unconscious is my specialty. I help you bring that which lies buried in the unconsciousness to consciousness, where healing happens. Together we explore the roots of emotions and together we tend and heal your soul. If you would like help in overcoming obstacles that seem insurmountable to handle alone, I am a phone call away and available to help you. My office is located in Santa Barbara, California. I work with clients across the country and abroad, and am available to work with you in person, on the phone, or on-line. Phone me today! Dr. Ginger
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 585 5906
Accepting New Clients
In my practice I blend together the art and science of psychotherapy with a strong focus on global change. My intention is to help you thrive. I use a comprehensive approach with a strong mind-body focus and integrate psychoanalysis with neuroscience. This helps to interpret properly and work more efficiently toward transforming maladaptive mechanisms that stifle your life. Often I use Neurofeedback, Biofeedback, and Photobiomodulation and work directly and noninvasively with the brain and the nervous system. This helps you self-regulate and embody change quicker, with less distress. In most cases the results are permanent. Due to the brain plasticity wonderful changes can take place at any time during your lifetime. That is why I work with people of all ages, from infancy through childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. I specialize in reducing and eliminating symptoms of: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, OCD, Learning disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Addictions, and Pain. My approach is holistic and noninvasive. I have helped many adults and children to reduce the amounts of medications they were taking, and in many cases become medication free.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 350 6099
Accepting New Clients
Hola! I am a first generation Latina, who had many of her own life struggles but as result fueled my passion to help others acquire that their is hope for a better life and be true to yourself. Life is a journey and life is the experience that write the pages of our our true stories. I had to learn how to make something out of nothing and truly believe that we all have that inner strengths, and gifts. Allow me to walk this journey with you. I learned that you can lose everything but not the resources you have within. I also work with empathy and highly sensitive individuals. Aquí los espero!
LMFT 80561 | California
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 719 7406
Accepting New Clients
Feeling stuck, lonely, depressed, anxious, fearful, unfulfilled, or going through a life transition? You're not alone...we all have to face life's challenges! I believe true change & growth require a willingness to take risks. Resiliency & self-trust are strengthened by facing & moving through adversity. Together, we can explore & map out a plan so you can take that leap of faith, try something new, face your fear, or learn to accept the things outside your control. Life can be hard at times...with insight, the right tools, supportive relationships, & a little courage you can get through almost anything & live a fulfilled life! I am open-minded, straightforward, & genuine as having a strong rapport with your counselor is vital & therapy should be as transparent as possible. I have over 25 years experience in the mental health field specializing in Couples & Marriage Counseling, Infidelity, Divorce, Family Therapy, DBT, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Teens, Depression & Anxiety. Asking for help can be hard...but you’ve already taken some steps by researching therapists and reading my profile. Just one more step and we can set up a free brief phone call to see if we are a good fit. I’m here...no judgment...no clinical jargon...no expectations other than to listen and discuss possible options to help you on your path!
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 467 7313
Accepting New Clients
I believe that healthy people seek counseling. Taking time to honestly explore our thoughts and feelings about life is a respected tradition in virtually every culture and faith tradition. Therapy can be pursued not only to handle problems, but also to find more meaning in life, to live with more energy and zest and to increase the joy of being alive. Feel free to visit my website (www.DrFlathman.com) to learn more about me and the services I offer. Building a meaningful therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my approach. A healthy therapy relationship opens our eyes to experience life in new and growthful ways. The dominant traditions that inform my work are psychodynamic approaches, especially object relations therapy, self psychology, and Jungian therapy.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 209 2318
Accepting New Clients
Whoever you are, whether it be struggling with relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, all the way to trying to come to terms with a more persistent diagnosis, I cannot wait to meet you exactly where you are at. I invite you to reach out to me in this time, as hard as that may be. Because this truly is the hardest part. And know that if we are not a good fit, I can direct you to other therapists that can hopefully be exactly what you need. Let's be real, choosing a therapist is pretty hard. I am someone that will work to find the right therapeutic focus for your sessions. I will collaborate with you to work on goals that you set for yourself. Short term goals are my favorite, long term goals are important too though. I really love emotion-focused and solution-focused work! My goal from our first interaction to our last is to give you a safe space to feel heard and validated. A space to laugh, cry, and feel all the feels in between. I promise to work myself out of a job, giving you all the tools to empower you to fire me when you do not need therapy anymore. But until that day, I promise to be on your team.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 467 7004
Accepting New Clients
Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to reflect on the deeper dimensions of your experience, and to recognize your own unique callings in life. The goal in existential therapy is to experience greater freedom in making the choices that empower you to be the kind of person you most want to be. Psychological freedom is twofold: freedom from the unwarranted fears, anxieties and assorted forms of emotional distress that constrict our life engagements, and at the same time, a freedom to engage in the vital relationships, creative activities, and genuine responsibilities that characterize a meaningful and fulfilling life. I have over thirty of years experience as a therapist treating individuals suffering from a wide range of problems, and as a university professor teaching existential, narrative, and archetypal approaches in clinical psychology.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 800 8667
The human condition is filled with interactions, exchanges, and events that can lead to debilitating stress, lack of focus, despair, and a sense of total loss. These adverse experiences do not define us, but they can lead to the development of maladaptive thoughts, and behaviors. I look at your trans-generational resilience and foster growth, healing, and recovery. My main objective is to support you in the various stages of change, with my professional and human skills. I look forward to joining you on your journey via in person care or via telehealth. I practice from a humanistic theoretical approach to support clients in creating healthy social, interpersonal, vocational/professional, or academic functioning. My style consists of using various evidence-based practices trailered to meet client-centered and culturally competent care. I invite you to engage in a journey of healing, recovery, and empowerment. Therapy is many things, I focus on helping clients find the strengths we all possess to become who we so deeply desire to be. I’m here to bare witness to your journey, and be a source of support along the way. I offer sessions Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm in person & evenings via zoom.
LCSW97626 | California
Santa Barbara , CA | (559) 348 8366
Accepting New Clients
I am a LMFT out of the Fresno CA area. I like to work with individuals who prefer a therapist with a Christian worldview. I integrate my Christian faith into psychological principles to support people to be grounded in purpose and able to overcome the obstacles impeding them from living their best life.
LMFT44610 | California
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 514 2654
Not Accepting Clients
At any age, life can become overwhelming and challenging to navigate. Whatever pain or suffering that brought you here today, I am ready to work with you on finding a way through the muddiness of your life’s obstacles. I have a humanistic, creative approach and believe that you hold the answers that need to be uncovered. I work with individuals, couples, and people in various types of relationships (separation, divorce, conscious uncoupling, polyamorous). I specialize in working with complex trauma, child-parent issues, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. If you are looking to see if we might be a good match and if you have any questions regarding my services, please reach out for a free 15 minute consultation. I truly look forward to speaking with you!
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 633 4465
It is an honor to accompany individuals into the psyche where our deepest wounds are sometimes hidden. Healing energies can often be found in those depths, stimulating growth toward a more whole, authentic and satisfying existence. Sometimes the pain is on the surface, and symptom relief is necessary to allow the individual to return to a more effective functioning level. This can be accomplished through a combination of cognitive approaches (i.e., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and body-centered approaches (i.e., focusing, embodied dream work, mindfulness). I have a background in Jungian-based psychotherapy, client centered therapy and other evidence-based practices. My clientele includes individuals with serious psychological issues as well as those primarily interested in furthering their own personal or spiritual growth. I am sensitive to the profound impact of past trauma on current happiness and success. With over 50 years of regular practice and teaching of Transcendental Meditation, an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies, and a Ph.D. with emphasis in depth psychology, I am comfortable working with individuals from all religious traditions as well as those seeking their own path toward spirituality.
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 301 9824
Accepting New Clients
As the founder of Santa Barbara Ecotherapy, I recognize that "therapy as usual" doesn't work for everyone. Perhaps you've said, "Nature is my therapy." AND, you need something more. Something like real therapy, in nature. Nature therapy. Welcome! You found it. Let's get to work on self-mastery, insight and clarity, self-honoring choices, healthy boundaries infused with compassion, active inner wisdom, and engagement with Wisdom greater than ourselves to get you the life you desire. Yes, you, too, can move through the world well-rooted yet free-flowing, safe in your right to create a thriving, purposeful life. I'm a clinical ecotherapist: psychotherapy + nature connection, informed by permaculture. Nature is my co-therapist. As a naturalist, I help people re-envision issues of aging & major life transitions; live anti-racism and feminism; process ecogrief; and embrace the spiritual aspects of self, deepening the humus of soul for resiliency and inner richness. COVID gave us a long, hard look at what’s working/not working in our lives. Are you still trying to get oriented? Have a map, but can't find the trail? I got you. Unsure if we are a good fit? Schedule a 15 minute consult. Whatever stage of growth you're in, it's the soil that feeds the roots. If you're ready to dig in and do the work, let's get started!
.jpg)
Psychotherapist
Santa Barbara , CA | (805) 886 5538
Accepting New Clients
Welcome to my practice. My name is Susan Farber and I bring over 20 years of experience to the therapeutic process. I utilize a combination of mind-body modalities, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused therapy to foster positive change, adaptation, and transformation. I specialize in Tension Myositis Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Stroke, Caregiver Issues, Depression, Anxiety, and Sport Psychology.
- 1
- 2
Let’s Match You With a Therapist
Have a chat with our friendly chatbot, Bee. Bee gets to know YOU – who you are, what you’re dealing with, and more. Then, we use AI to match you with the therapists you’re most likely to have Therapeutic Alliance with and most likely to have success with.
