"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."

"I am an enthusiastic Psychotherapist, and Couples Counselor. I like to inspire you to work through issues and become more powerful in their relationships. I bring innovative, creative, supportive counseling and a positive attitude to my private practice. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Clinical Hypnosis, Sand Play, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Attachment Psychology, I tend the Soul Life in all my clients. I have a 20 year practice helping UCSB, SBCC, City & County of Santa Barbara clients. My passion is helping you find your full potential in life. Give me a call to see if we are a match."

"Hello! I work in the field of I/O Psychology and am a Certified Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner, and Executive, Success, & Personal Coach. With over 25 years of experience in Human Transformation, my objective is to assist you to achieve your best life by overcome limiting beliefs to the end that you enjoy a more positive and fulfilling life experience in every category. As a Transformation Guide, I utilize strategies consisting of I/O Psychology, NLP, Positive Psychology, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Coaching, and Intervention. My aim is to assist you with successfully finding and achieving your purpose, potential, intentions, goals, and desires."

"The mission of Elements Counseling Group is to offer therapy, psycho-education and support to individuals, families and youth. Elements will foster healthy behaviors and choices for those referred by the judicial system, our community partners and through self referrals. Elements offers youth, families, and individuals best practices and evidence based treatments for those struggling with relationships, substance abuse, mental health and personal crisis. Elements Counseling Group offers numerous groups, for individuals,youth, couples, families. See our website for a comprehensive list. www.elementscg.com"

"My counseling style is compassionate, reflective, and rooted in radical self acceptance. My focus is on helping you accept the parts of yourself that are hard to tolerate and be at peace with. I have been a psychotherapist for 12 years and continue to be passionate about helping people grow and live fuller lives. I have worked with people from various backgrounds that struggle with issues, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain/illness, childhood abuse and trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief, domestic violence and life transitions."

"I have worked as a clinician in the Santa Barbara community in various mental health settings with people of all ages. Working with someone who can accompany you through the challenges of confronting difficult material through a compassionate, caring, and authentic place can be the beginning of your healing and growth process. I work from this place to assist you in bringing forth what is unconscious to consciousness."

"Are you looking to create a richer, more fulfilling life? Whether you're moving through one of life's many transitions, having relationship problems, or suffering from an illness like depression, anxiety, or chronic pain, I have the experience and skills to join with you to explore the barriers that may be both hindering you as well as creating additional suffering in your experience. In therapy, I will support you to identify your strengths as well as to build new skills and behaviors to support your goals and to enhance your health and well-being."

"As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing beliefs or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.I'm here to Help and support in this economically difficult time. Sliding scale. Meditation for Anxiety and Focus. Loss of love counseling."

"The path to real change comes through understanding ourselves. When we understand who we are and how we came to be the way we are, we are much more likely to create fulfilling lives and relationships. In my private practice I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents. My intention is to provide high-quality and respectful therapy services to every client. I have a deep appreciation for the inner wisdom and growth potential of every individual and the ability to offer powerful insights and direct feedback to promote your personal development."

"If you are looking for help managing your weight, eating habits, or body image, I can help you. I specialize in helping those who struggle with disordered eating and eating disorders. I also work well with those who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I am warm and approachable and am here to work with you to accomplish your goals and to help you reach the understanding you are looking for."

"Hello. With 30 years of experience, I have found creating a safe space and a trusting empathic relationship is key. If you are looking to be heard, validated, accepted, challenged to grow and be empowered I will be a good fit for you. In counseling, you will learn practical solutions for growth and change. You will get an opportunity to learn about yourself, and learn how to manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors.so that you can reach your goals and create meaningful/vibrant relationships. I work with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents, ages 14 and up."

"Don't let your addiction (of any type) or old wounds get in the way of your maximum potential. Services Include: individual, family, couples work, intensive small groups, interventions, and workshops."

"I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental and collaborative working relationship with each client in therapy. I believe it is important to meet a client where they're at in order to facilitate awareness and change."

"Seeking help can be overwhelming and difficult to do but you just took the first step. Whether you are struggling in relationships, need help improving communication, are experiencing life stressors, or life transitions, therapy can help you work through it. I offer a non judgmental and safe environment and by integrating a variety of therapeutic techniques and utilizing therapeutic methods, I will work with you to accomplish your goals."

"My primary focus in therapy is on the problems that develop in intimate relationships. In today's world the interactions within the couple relationship are impacted by rapidly changing societal patterns and many conflicting demands and pressures. Partners also bring their own family and psychological histories that cause problems in relating that are often subtle and confusing. I use a non-judgmental, compassionate, and relational approach to help intimate partners, whether or not they're married, considering marriage, or contemplating separation or divorce, work through their problems and find a path forward to the happiest present, and future possible."

"Are you and/or your partner feeling anxious, frustrated, or angry in your relationship? Do you need help figuring out the problem and how best to resolve it? Do you have a teen experiencing anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you notice differences in his/her mood and that effective communication has decreased? Do you have a child or pre-teen experiencing trouble in school or home? Is ADHD or a social situation causing concern? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you and/or your family members can express your feelings and concerns and get the help you need."

"I offer, besides a caring psychotherapeutic relationship, a combined psychodynamic and Buddhist approach to psychology. Mindfulness meditation and therapy create a container to address feelings of anxiety, depression, worries about your relationships, existential and spiritual questions and also difficult themes like guilt, shame, embarrassment, fear, loneliness, loss, anger, despair and disgrace. I welcome talking about spiritual or existential themes like lack of meaning or connectedness, a longing for greater freedom, sense of fulfilled spirituality, a life with compassion and wisdom. I welcome clients from diverse ethnic, cultural and international backgrounds. LTBG community very welcome."

"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."

"From the Emergency Room at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital to UCSB's Alcohol and Drug program, I have received experience in many exemplary clinical settings. In my 12 yrs of practice, I have worked successfully with teens, adolescents, couples and families dealing with substance abuse issues, depression, relationship instability and academic concerns. I have worked extensively as a school-based therapist in the Los Angeles Unified School District, where I learned and implemented early intervention techniques for students with Asperger Syndrome, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Anorexia/Bulimia, and high-risk behaviors."

"Therapy is a rare opportunity to be profoundly understood by another person.If you are looking for that deep understanding and a place to examine your life, I would be honored to work with you. I offer a safe and caring environment with an open, compassionate and interactive approach. My style is mostly eclectic, however my work is informed by attachment theory and family system theory. I am also a big believer in mindfulness meditation and incorporate basic mindfulness practices into my therapy work."