Therapists in Goleta, CA
Jonathan Truong
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111
Working on oneself is something anyone can do independently. That is undeniable. Something that is also undeniable: People achieve more when working together with a team. I hope to be someone who is part of your team in your journey towards understanding yourself and self-improvement. I could have said, “towards understanding the world more” but I like to support my clients in the context of their worldview. If you are looking for a therapist who is dedicated to learning about you through your personal story, upbringing, life experiences, and/or hopes and dreams) I want to hear from you!
Working on oneself is something anyone can do independently. That is undeniable. Something that is also undeniable: People achieve more when working together with a team. I hope to be someone who is part of your team in your journey towards understanding yourself and self-improvement. I could have said, “towards understanding the world more” but I like to support my clients in the context of their worldview. If you are looking for a therapist who is dedicated to learning about you through your personal story, upbringing, life experiences, and/or hopes and dreams) I want to hear from you!
Katherine Hawkes
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111
Are you finding it hard to make changes in your life? Do you struggle with expressing or managing your emotions? Maybe you need support around navigating your relationships? Choosing to start therapy can be intimidating; central to my practice is creating a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing freely. I work with adults, couples, young children, and teens to explore a variety of issues, including but not limited to ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, stress management, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Are you finding it hard to make changes in your life? Do you struggle with expressing or managing your emotions? Maybe you need support around navigating your relationships? Choosing to start therapy can be intimidating; central to my practice is creating a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing freely. I work with adults, couples, young children, and teens to explore a variety of issues, including but not limited to ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, stress management, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2011. He holds a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology, a second Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a PhD in Depth Psychotherapy. Dr. J is a transpersonal integral psychotherapist. This means he sees all his clients as spiritual beings having a human experience which is informed by physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and socio-political factors. Dr. J believes in meeting you where you're at and empowering you to take the next steps in your life.
Dr. Jalaledin Ebrahim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who has been practicing since 2011. He holds a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology, a second Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, and a PhD in Depth Psychotherapy. Dr. J is a transpersonal integral psychotherapist. This means he sees all his clients as spiritual beings having a human experience which is informed by physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and socio-political factors. Dr. J believes in meeting you where you're at and empowering you to take the next steps in your life.
When I was age 18, I went into therapy with a wonderful woman. She help me gain direction for my life, helped improve my self-esteem. Gave me hope for the future I became a resilient person. Life continues to be fun despite the heartaches. I want to help others in this way. I use many therapeutic approaches based on the individuals I see. To name a few: Reality therapy, CBT, psychodynamic. I care about their safety, what is important to them. That they will not be judged. That there is hope for their lives to change in the ways, that they choose. That if they try new behaviors, they will feel better. Connect more with others.
When I was age 18, I went into therapy with a wonderful woman. She help me gain direction for my life, helped improve my self-esteem. Gave me hope for the future I became a resilient person. Life continues to be fun despite the heartaches. I want to help others in this way. I use many therapeutic approaches based on the individuals I see. To name a few: Reality therapy, CBT, psychodynamic. I care about their safety, what is important to them. That they will not be judged. That there is hope for their lives to change in the ways, that they choose. That if they try new behaviors, they will feel better. Connect more with others.
Leilani Nguyen
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111
I am a Vietnamese American therapist that has a passion for working with couples and individuals. Navigating relationships can be hard! If you are a couple or an individual in a relationship with multiple cultural backgrounds you may even have additional challenges. Some of these challenges can include different values and beliefs, frequent misunderstandings, and missed opportunities for connection. Sometimes we can naturally fall into patterns of unhelpful communication. In my work with couples, I hope to support you both in feeling safe in opening up about your needs and being open to feeling heard and understood by one another.
I am a Vietnamese American therapist that has a passion for working with couples and individuals. Navigating relationships can be hard! If you are a couple or an individual in a relationship with multiple cultural backgrounds you may even have additional challenges. Some of these challenges can include different values and beliefs, frequent misunderstandings, and missed opportunities for connection. Sometimes we can naturally fall into patterns of unhelpful communication. In my work with couples, I hope to support you both in feeling safe in opening up about your needs and being open to feeling heard and understood by one another.
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
I challenge you to bring in your most obstinate life problems, and we will work to a solution as quickly as possible. An honest, action-oriented approach to therapy can solve your problems in a matter of months rather than years. I do not hold any state board licenses and am a professional psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology practicing as a life coach/consultant. I have more than 7000 supervised hours in the field and use a broad skill set tailored to each client. Although I do not take insurance, I strive to offset this by offering a time-limited, goal-oriented approach to therapy.
I challenge you to bring in your most obstinate life problems, and we will work to a solution as quickly as possible. An honest, action-oriented approach to therapy can solve your problems in a matter of months rather than years. I do not hold any state board licenses and am a professional psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology practicing as a life coach/consultant. I have more than 7000 supervised hours in the field and use a broad skill set tailored to each client. Although I do not take insurance, I strive to offset this by offering a time-limited, goal-oriented approach to therapy.
Hello All. My name is Bob Schetter and if you are seeking help in your personal life with issues of disability, past incarceration, trauma, or early relationship issues you've come to the right place. My professional life has been dictated by careers with the Developmentally Disabled, and forensic interventions at state prisons. Personally, I have overcome issues of disability due to a birth defect and have used the creative arts to help reduce anxiety and present myself to the world. Artistic Therapy is a degree I created at the University of Michigan and I support engagement in the Arts as a path to self fulfillment.
Hello All. My name is Bob Schetter and if you are seeking help in your personal life with issues of disability, past incarceration, trauma, or early relationship issues you've come to the right place. My professional life has been dictated by careers with the Developmentally Disabled, and forensic interventions at state prisons. Personally, I have overcome issues of disability due to a birth defect and have used the creative arts to help reduce anxiety and present myself to the world. Artistic Therapy is a degree I created at the University of Michigan and I support engagement in the Arts as a path to self fulfillment.
Marilyn J Meyer (Formerly Owen)
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111
Many of my clients are those who tend to give too much, disconnect from their own needs and desires, feel depressed and anxious, and/or experience chronic pain. They are often highly sensitive and imaginative, helpers and healers, with literary, artistic, or philosophical leanings. They are all seeking to heal inner conflicts and relationship problems rooted in early attachment wounds or traumatic experiences. Most importantly, my clients have come to recognize it's time to do their inner work in order to create the outer life they want, and they continue to grow and deepen into their innate wisdom long after therapy has ended.
Many of my clients are those who tend to give too much, disconnect from their own needs and desires, feel depressed and anxious, and/or experience chronic pain. They are often highly sensitive and imaginative, helpers and healers, with literary, artistic, or philosophical leanings. They are all seeking to heal inner conflicts and relationship problems rooted in early attachment wounds or traumatic experiences. Most importantly, my clients have come to recognize it's time to do their inner work in order to create the outer life they want, and they continue to grow and deepen into their innate wisdom long after therapy has ended.
Amy Kuehl
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Goleta, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Hi! My name is Amy Kuehl (She/her) As a queer woman raised in a conservative community, I understand that each person’s challenges are informed by the unique systems they are a part of. With a non-judgmental and calming demeanor, I provide a safe space for my clients to investigate these systems, identify recurring patterns in their life, and develop a clearer sense of self. I use an integrative, holistic approach in which I draw on strength-based, psychodynamic, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to attend to the body and mind as they exist within the world.
Hi! My name is Amy Kuehl (She/her) As a queer woman raised in a conservative community, I understand that each person’s challenges are informed by the unique systems they are a part of. With a non-judgmental and calming demeanor, I provide a safe space for my clients to investigate these systems, identify recurring patterns in their life, and develop a clearer sense of self. I use an integrative, holistic approach in which I draw on strength-based, psychodynamic, somatic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to attend to the body and mind as they exist within the world.
Cesar Brijandez Brijandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Goleta, CA 93117 (Online Only)
I have a passion for helping people from all "walks of life." If you are facing challenges in your day-to-day life, I am here to help. I have helped individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, anger management, and marital issues. I work with children from 6 yrs and older, teenagers, and adults, both males, and females. I like to present psychotherapy in the simplest form. My top modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Trauma-Focused CBT for children and teens. Growing up in a city along the US-Mexico border I have the privilege of being bilingual and bicultural.
I have a passion for helping people from all "walks of life." If you are facing challenges in your day-to-day life, I am here to help. I have helped individuals and couples with anxiety, depression, anger management, and marital issues. I work with children from 6 yrs and older, teenagers, and adults, both males, and females. I like to present psychotherapy in the simplest form. My top modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused, and Trauma-Focused CBT for children and teens. Growing up in a city along the US-Mexico border I have the privilege of being bilingual and bicultural.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Goleta, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Welcome to therapy for feelers, from a feeler! I work best with clients who are "sensitive", over-thinkers, highly empathetic, highly self-aware (almost…too self-aware?), self-critical, conflict-avoidant or avoidant in general, people pleasers, and/or those who intellectualize their feelings (when asked how you feel, you share what you’re thinking). If any of this sounds familiar, let’s chat. My practice is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which aims to find a balance between change (when possible) and acceptance (of what cannot be changed).
Welcome to therapy for feelers, from a feeler! I work best with clients who are "sensitive", over-thinkers, highly empathetic, highly self-aware (almost…too self-aware?), self-critical, conflict-avoidant or avoidant in general, people pleasers, and/or those who intellectualize their feelings (when asked how you feel, you share what you’re thinking). If any of this sounds familiar, let’s chat. My practice is rooted in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which aims to find a balance between change (when possible) and acceptance (of what cannot be changed).
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master's degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout.
Dr. Ron Pilato is a Psychologist who has been practicing since 2003. Following his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and Master's degree from the California Institute for Integral Studies, he graduated from the Wright Institute with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Ron believes in mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, and stress reduction approaches. He enjoys exploring personal agency and sources of often unseen strengths including human diversity, spiritual and religious practices and beliefs, and the prevention and treatment of burnout.
We are meant to go through life with a support system that is conducive to our own growth. That process may consist of exploring and dissecting cultural and familial upbringings and environmental factors. If you are experiencing difficulties coping with anxiety, depression, cultural and familial pressures, I can assist you navigate these feelings and discover a path that serves you and your purpose.
We are meant to go through life with a support system that is conducive to our own growth. That process may consist of exploring and dissecting cultural and familial upbringings and environmental factors. If you are experiencing difficulties coping with anxiety, depression, cultural and familial pressures, I can assist you navigate these feelings and discover a path that serves you and your purpose.
At Santa Barbara Integrative Therapy, our therapists work with children and their families to help better understand each other through more effective communication styles, and by creating a dynamic of safety that is key for healing. We work with couples and parents who seek help and education in raising their children. We empower children to explore who they are and develop a sense of self apart from social media. We support families working through grief, change, trauma, transitions, and more.
At Santa Barbara Integrative Therapy, our therapists work with children and their families to help better understand each other through more effective communication styles, and by creating a dynamic of safety that is key for healing. We work with couples and parents who seek help and education in raising their children. We empower children to explore who they are and develop a sense of self apart from social media. We support families working through grief, change, trauma, transitions, and more.
Are you feeling more and more overwhelmed lately? Are you losing sleep, isolating, or drinking more than usual? Are anxiety and depression becoming too familiar? Glad you stopped in. You have found a safe place to regain homeostasis and find new ways of coping. I offer a compassionate, understanding, integrative, and faith-supportive approach, while promoting spiritual, physical, and psychological wellness. My services include a free phone consultation, and a reasonable fee offering a sliding scale. I believe that psychotherapy should be professional, helpful, AND affordable.
Are you feeling more and more overwhelmed lately? Are you losing sleep, isolating, or drinking more than usual? Are anxiety and depression becoming too familiar? Glad you stopped in. You have found a safe place to regain homeostasis and find new ways of coping. I offer a compassionate, understanding, integrative, and faith-supportive approach, while promoting spiritual, physical, and psychological wellness. My services include a free phone consultation, and a reasonable fee offering a sliding scale. I believe that psychotherapy should be professional, helpful, AND affordable.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and my name is Christine Sumner. I think it’s important to develop trust and rapport in a therapeutic relationship. I say therapists are like shoes. You shop for shoes just like you shop for a therapist. Sometimes you find the perfect shoes and sometimes you think you have the right shoes. Once you go out of the store and walk in your shoes for a while, they can start hurting your feet. You throw them in a closet and forget about them. Therapy can be the same way, especially when you have some tough things to work through.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and my name is Christine Sumner. I think it’s important to develop trust and rapport in a therapeutic relationship. I say therapists are like shoes. You shop for shoes just like you shop for a therapist. Sometimes you find the perfect shoes and sometimes you think you have the right shoes. Once you go out of the store and walk in your shoes for a while, they can start hurting your feet. You throw them in a closet and forget about them. Therapy can be the same way, especially when you have some tough things to work through.
Hang Yin Candy Lo
Counselor, MA, BC-DMT, RDT/BCT, CCLS, NCC
Verified Verified
Goleta, CA 93111 (Online Only)
For children and families, I help them navigate the challenges of a medical situation by getting children to understand specific medical procedures and diagnosis, encourage them to be an active participant in their treatment. I also support them to express feelings over their illness, or the illness of their sibling, parents and other family members. For adult clients, I provide 'Pause and Reflect Coaching' service that through dialogue and creative means, (i.e. dance/ movement, role play etc), I facilitate opportunities for you to listen to your heart and make new decisions towards finding meaning in your next chapter in life.
For children and families, I help them navigate the challenges of a medical situation by getting children to understand specific medical procedures and diagnosis, encourage them to be an active participant in their treatment. I also support them to express feelings over their illness, or the illness of their sibling, parents and other family members. For adult clients, I provide 'Pause and Reflect Coaching' service that through dialogue and creative means, (i.e. dance/ movement, role play etc), I facilitate opportunities for you to listen to your heart and make new decisions towards finding meaning in your next chapter in life.
Karen Cowdrey is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families. She has over 30 years of experience in many individual, family and group psychotherapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Assertiveness Training, and other Cognitive and Behavioral methods. Karen has extensive inpatient and partial hospitalization experience. She has worked with clients whose problems have spanned from very seriously impaired individuals to very highly functioning persons.
Karen Cowdrey is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families. She has over 30 years of experience in many individual, family and group psychotherapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Assertiveness Training, and other Cognitive and Behavioral methods. Karen has extensive inpatient and partial hospitalization experience. She has worked with clients whose problems have spanned from very seriously impaired individuals to very highly functioning persons.
Dr. Jeremy Roark is a licensed psychologist in California. He received his masters in counseling from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University. In his practice he integrates Adlerian and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with an emphasis on developmental and socio-environmental influences. He has experience working with individuals struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, substance abuse issues, and various personality disorders. He has worked with a wide range of clients with highly diverse backgrounds and a wide range of issues.
Dr. Jeremy Roark is a licensed psychologist in California. He received his masters in counseling from Michigan State University and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Washington State University. In his practice he integrates Adlerian and Cognitive Behavior Therapy with an emphasis on developmental and socio-environmental influences. He has experience working with individuals struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, substance abuse issues, and various personality disorders. He has worked with a wide range of clients with highly diverse backgrounds and a wide range of issues.
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Number of Therapists in Goleta, CA
200+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Goleta, CA who prioritize treating:
| 91% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Depression |
| 75% | Relationship Issues |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Grief |
| 63% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 60% | Aetna |
| 52% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Goleta, CA see their clients
| 83% | In Person and Online | |
| 17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |