
Betsy Bates Freed
Psychologist, MA, PsyD
Location
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2400 Bath Street
Suite 202
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 980-7154
Suite 202
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Betsy Bates Freed is not currently accepting new clients.
I welcome all clients but those who might benefit most from my expertise are those who are facing medical illnesses, such as cancer or heart disease, or who would like to change their health behaviors. My interest in health psychology began during my 30-year career as a medical journalist (Internal Medicine News, Pediatric News). I completed my training at the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, the Family Medicine Residency Program at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and the Children's Clinic of SB County. Ideally, I will work collaboratively with your physician to help with your integrated medical care.
Health psychologists see patients of all ages. My psychological orientation is eclectic and will depend on your goals. We may process your distress and work to draw on your strengths to assist with your adjustment to a difficult diagnosis. At times, I may assist you with management of physical symptoms.
My health psychology practice focuses on the whole person, incorporating important physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and family contributions to healing and adjustment. I have been fortunate to spend many years working closely with physicians and medical researchers, enabling me to blend clinical knowledge with compassion in my work with patients.
Call or Email Betsy Bates Freed for a free phone consultation now - (805) 980-7154
Finances
- Cost per Session: $180+
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Medicare
- Out of Network
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Qualifications
- License: California / CA PSY25652
- School: Antioch University Santa Barbara
- Year Graduated: 2011
Location
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Specialties
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Issues
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Alzheimer's
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
- Coping Skills
- Grief
- Health Psychology
- Infertility
- Obesity
- Relationship Issues
- Sleep or Insomnia
Mental Health
- Elderly Persons Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Ethnicity:
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
- Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
- Children (6 to 10)
- Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
Communities
- Cancer
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
- Family
Last Modified: 19 Aug 2020