Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Bridges Therapy Group of CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
This has truly been a crazy time! If you are feeling overwhelmed, confused, lonely, sad, traumatized or any other normal, healthy reaction to crazy times, we totally get it. It's hard to get traction and make sense of things when nothing makes sense. You are not alone. We feel you, we're here for you, we want to help you. We've got amazing therapists here at Acorn who happen to be amazing humans also. We are all walking through this together. You don't have to do it alone. Please let us find you the right person to connect you with and get the support you need.

Litsa Bradford, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Do you see your own issues, but can't seem to think or "will" yourself into more productive behavior? Perhaps you have a wonderful mate and family, but you are stuck in the same old arguments and frustrations, and you know your family's communication could be better. Maybe you feel angry, or sad, and you just don't know why. Perhaps you are hoping to come to terms with something very unfortunate that has happened to you, either recently or long ago. If you want to feel better about yourself and others, you have come to the right place.

Wendy A. McFarland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
For many people it is hard to ask for help when it comes to sorting out the challenges of life. Making the decision to seek assistance from a therapist is courageous and can be rewarded with a safe, warm and supportive therapy environment. I work with people who often feel they are in crisis, experience anxiety or depression, have a low sense of self and struggle with the relationships in their lives but are motivated to gain insight and skills that are necessary to make lasting positive changes.

Kathleen W Duval
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with children, adults, couples and families. I hold a Life Teaching Credential in California and I am a state licensed LMFT. Treatment considers personal relationships and psychodynamic introspection. Awareness of inspiration, aspiration and spirituality informs the search to realize personal potential and authenticity. Each person brings unique experiences and issues to the therapeutic process. My goal is to identify the issues and approach treatment in collaboration with my client, with compassion, practicality, support and effectiveness.

Hannah Harte
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
No matter how rewarding, being a parent can be extremely difficult. And amidst a global pandemic, support may be limited and anxieties high. Even in "normal" times, we can struggle to balance our needs with those of our children, to figure out how to discipline in a loving and effective way, and to help our kids develop and thrive. Through exploring one’s own childhood and relationships, a parent can better understand challenges surfacing around parenting, and achieve greater clarity and ownership in parenting decisions. My therapeutic approach helps parents work through challenges mindfully, with love and with confidence.

Dr. Sharleen O'Brien
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work primarily with adults who seek therapy to improve their relationships, navigate life changes, and understand difficult patterns to generate more peace, joy, and authenticity. I’m able to support you with a range of concerns, including new parents, work related challenges, career growth, and women’s issues. In addition, I work with individuals to clarify their future goals, desired life path, and create new habits for wellbeing.

William Gale
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA
Verified
Verified
"Over the past 20 years I have supported clients in overcoming challenges and empowering their authentic selves. Through counseling, coaching, and group work, I've helped them activate their inner resources and realize their inherent potential. I believe growth is served by identifying and integrating core material which obstructs access to essence, passion, and life purpose. Enhancing self-awareness, employing mindfulness and nonviolence, I help clients listen to their Body's Intelligence ©, connect to inner wisdom, and take courageous action.

Mahnaz Anissian
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MA, MS
Verified
Verified
I have been working as a therapist/social worker with adults, children, and families since 1993. While I have been finding my own true self through Western psychotherapy, I began my journey on a Mystical Path; studying both Western psychology and Eastern Mystical Path, experiencing them, I came to integrate these two schools, incorporating both the Western and Eastern psychotherapy into my therapeutic work. In my practice, I use mystical stories, poems, and movements, when necessary.

Mckenzie Amundson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
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.
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Lauren Guy
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
As individuals progress though life, therapy can be a vital component to navigating challenges, increasing self-understanding, and reducing unwanted psychological symptoms. Utilizing a strength-based and solution-oriented approach combined with traditional therapy techniques, I provide personalized psychotherapy and coaching to assist each individual in achieving their goals. I believe in a comprehensive treatment approach to create healthy change and assist clients in envisioning the future they desire.

Savanna Bomer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I am passionate about working with teens and young adults as they learn how to manage anxiety, depression and life's daily struggles. My practice focuses on a variety of relationship issues including intimate partner relationships, family dynamics, and friendships. My therapeutic approach is person centered and influenced by attachment theory.
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Elizabeth LaCaze
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Is stress, anxiety, or depression coming to the forefront? Has your relationship become challenging? Would you like to re-discover yourself or re-invent your relationship? I am here to support you in living from the experience of your authentic, best self, individually and in your partnership. Together we will expand your capacity to feel balanced, resourceful, and resilient and to live fully with positive change that can last. Our journey will be personalized and unique to your needs and goals. I support your self-discovery process, integrating mind, body, emotions, and spirit in wholeness.

Alex Goodman
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Don’t keep waiting for things to change. If you found yourself here, you may be feeling down, confused, or lost. Perhaps things seem to be going from bad to worse or nowhere at all. You have likely been going it alone, but you deserve better. Seeking therapy can be scary, I know, but won’t it be just as challenging to let everything continue? You need some support, and though things may seem like a lot right now, I know how to help you through this.

Jacquelyn Toth
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
Are you feeling anxious or stressed and find it hard to get out of your head? Do you feel consumed with worry? Perhaps you feel stuck in a sad place from a past loss or a present difficulty or feel little hope for the future. These feelings can cause us to isolate and feel misunderstood by others. Many times, people feel beaten down by the world and end up turning their experiences inward, feeding a harsh self-critic who makes us doubt or judge ourselves, taking us away from the power of our inner resources. When we feel disconnected to ourselves, it is harder to build trust to connect to others and the larger world.

Victoria Brier
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, APCC
Verified
Verified
As humans, our emotions can often be painful, confusing, and intense. Whether you are struggling with managing intense emotions, patterns of unhelpful coping, or are generally feeling lost or stuck in your life, I'm here to support and guide you in creating your unique life worth living. I strive to help my clients gain a new understanding of themselves and the world around them in a compassionate, safe, and accepting environment. Over the course of our work together, I will help you learn new ways to navigate the many challenges life throws our way and empower you to use the strengths that already lie within you.

Parisa Bazaei
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
Now accepting virtual clients throughout California and Florida! My name is Parisa and I'm a licensed therapist specializing in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, and depression. I also enjoy supporting clients who are exploring aspects of their identity or navigating life transitions and relational issues. I welcome people of all genders, sexualities, relationship orientations, abilities, ethnicities, and body sizes.

Faith Freed
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Everyone encounters some psychological stress. It doesn't have to be dramatic or pathological to have a major impact on the quality of your life. Sometimes, a difficult relationship can throw you off center. The far reaching effects of interpersonal conflict cannot be underestimated. To break unhealthy patterns, it's often necessary to seek help. At other times, you may face an existential crisis, searching for meaning and inner truth. Many high functioning clients suffer from Imposter Syndrome and want to understand why having it all doesn't add up to happiness. A stint of therapy can shed healing light on the mystery of life.

Caroline Frances Anton
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I am an MFT Trainee with Liberation Institute based out of San Francisco. My previous experience in mental health includes volunteering as a Crisis Counselor at Crisis Text Line, as well as minoring in Psychology at Cal Poly SLO. I am interested in IFS and psychodynamic approaches. I am supervised by Crystal Haviland, LPCC 7633.

Erica Nolasco
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
My passion is helping children, adolescents and families overcome trauma, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-doubt and addiction. I welcome individuals and families to a safe nonjudgmental space with the goal of providing each client long lasting healing, personal growth and happiness. My therapeutic approach incorporates traditional talk therapy techniques complemented by therapeutic activities such as art, play, mindfulness exercises and music. I offer a holistic approach, this puts the client and their individual needs at the center of their treatment plan, while honoring the whole body; physically, emotionally and mentally.

Rachel Finch Sulka
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Most of us need help at times sorting out a difficult issue, navigating a life change, or reaching the peace and fulfillment in life that we long for. Therapy can be a critical part of healing, relational growth, and greater life contentment. I am a warm and approachable person with vast experience helping those who struggle with eating disorders and food and weight-related issues. I have worked at the inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care for those struggling with eating disorders. I also love working with those who want healing from anxiety, family pain and trauma, or who wish to explore their spirituality.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.