Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA

My client's issues range from early stages of dementia/ Alzheimer's, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, and all cognitive issues. Their needs are to navigate their impairment through my specialized expertise and to involve the family (if such a unit exists). My clients want to live a good quality of life in the midst of their impairment which they can do as my clients/patients .

I specialize in neuropsychological evaluations and work with patients with ADHD, learning disabilities, memory impairment, dementia, traumatic brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, and other neurological disorders.

My life philosophy is to Be Kind, Listen and Try to Help. I've been licensed since 2015 as a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have an MA in Psychology with an emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy and a BS in Occupational Therapy. I have certifications in EMDR, EFT, and CBT. I have specialized in trauma, post-traumatic stress, and readjustment for military and civilian populations. I work with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence, Traumatic Brain Injury, Childhood Attachment, and Trauma that affects adulthood.

Are you feeling defeated in your life? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues? With over 22 years of experience, I offer a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy and mind-body modalities to help you feel more empowered in your life. Together, we unwind the beliefs you hold onto that keep you stuck and limited. This allows you to make new choices in all areas of your life, enabling a state of peace, calm, and fulfillment. When you are no longer held back by a limited point of view, you are more flexible, open, and able to make positive changes.

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.

Welcome, our practice at Insight Neuropsychology specializes in personalized neuropsychological assessment and treatment services to assist you in promoting your cognitive health. Our goal is to help you learn about how your brain is functioning, as insight is the first step in learning how to improve your mental functions. Neuropsychological assessment is one of the most sensitive instruments for detecting subtle cognitive deficits that are not obvious on MRI's or other brain scans, but which can have a large impact on a person's daily functioning. In addition to assessment, we also provide supportive counseling for patients and caregivers.

I am the CEO and co-founder of NeuroField, Inc.,a company that develops specialized neurostimulation modalities designed to restore functionality to your brain. Have you ever wondered why psychotherapy fails? Have you or a family member suffered from an injury that impacts the way your brain functions? Do you or your child have problems academically or socially? If your brain is damaged, it's hard to learn new skills and function in the world. One way to correct these problems is with neurotherapy. I am an expert in neurotherpy and have been practicing in the field since 1987.

Hello there! I am an EMDR-trained therapist and I greet you with gentleness and a smile. Perhaps you feel annoyed, overwhelmed or crippled by your anxiety, shame, people-pleasing or hurtful behaviors (to self or others?). Perhaps you've experienced trauma and now want/need to make a change? Whatever you are noticing right now, you are welcomed here and I would love to partner with you on this journey toward healing. My deep hope is that you can experience healing from distress, build your self-care and boundary muscles, and engage life with freedom, peace, empowerment, and authenticity.

Whether you have a diagnosis of mental illness or you are experiencing strange symptoms that no one seems to be able to explain, they may be arising from a traumatic reaction to a past event that you may not even remember. Do you remember the last time you felt peaceful, present, and at ease in your body and mind? Is your brain always running with worry about the future, criticizing yourself about the past, and/or hyper-sensitive about what people think of you? Do you notice how the thoughts in your head affect your body with tension in your muscles, uneasiness in your gut, and a heartbeat that ramps up at the drop of a hat?

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.

Are you are overwhelmed with the loss of a loved one, or with a with a serious illness, or caregiving that person? You don’t have to go through this alone. Though it might be difficult to see in the moment, you can heal and become stronger as a result of this journey. I work with those who are impacted by death or dying, whether it is a spouse, adult child, sibling, parent, or friend. If you face the loss of a loved one or anticipate their death, I will help you navigate one of the most difficult experiences in life. As your compassionate companion, I will walk alongside you through the important and necessary process of grief.

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.

In my practice, I employ therapeutic models like Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and more. With specialized training in child psychology, learning, and development, I apply research-based strategies to address educational and developmental challenges. My focus is on overcoming obstacles related to student learning and behavior. This involves crafting personalized plans such as BIPs and IEPs, conducting FBAs, assessing progress, and offering counseling to students and families. My services aim to support students academically, emotionally, and socially by integrating mental health with learning and behavior.

I welcome you to walk with me on a journey of healing and thriving if you seek harmony, peace, resilience and yes joy, in the face of life's adversities. Those who are experiencing life stresses/trauma resulting in anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges are most welcome for psychotherapy. We work together utilizing various treatments such as mindfulness, cognitive therapy and the underlying biological reactions to stress in order to help you thrive. I also offer evaluations of learning and brain functions and give life changing recommendations. The collaborative work with horses is especially powerful.

There may be something much more meaningful at hand than your symptoms alone let on. Are you seeking more than talk therapy alone? At the Neurofield clinic, I've helped people overcome seemingly impossible problems by blending neuroscience technology with the art of psychotherapy. Neurotherapy can dramatically speed up your progress and address the cause of your symptoms. Here, we treat the toughest cases, and train clinicians in the cutting edge field of clinically-applied neuromodulation. Our neurotherapeutic hardware, strategies & techniques have been adopted by practitioners worldwide.

Do you feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you ready to feel better? Drawing upon my extensive training, and vast life experience, I will help you recognize your innate ability to access wisdom and healing. I bring a relaxed, loving, and compassionate spirit to my work while helping you find graceful solutions. When I meet with you, I look towards your health and what is working for you.

I'm Dr. Dean Leav, licensed psychologist and qualified medical evaluator (QME). I've been featured on ABC, NBC, KCAL, and other programs as an expert psychologist. I provide Evaluation Services, including (and not limited to): diagnostics (ADHD, Autism, Learning Dis.), cognitive/neuropsychological evaluations, workers' compensation (QME/AME), immigration-related evaluations, pre-adoption psychological evaluations, parenting/bonding assessments, drug & alcohol evaluations, pre-employment evaluations, and legal/forensics/criminal evaluations. These evaluations may be used to meet eligibility for certain services or accommodations.

NOTE: Currently, my practice is limited to seeing individuals on Saturdays only. I look forward helping you find more effective ways of dealing with the conflicts and changes of everyday life. If you struggle with unhealthy coping strategies such as dependency on substances/behaviors, seem to repeat the same self-defeating patterns in relationships, have difficulty managing intense, overwhelming feelings or often feel misunderstood while trying to communicate, I can help you alter underlying patterns and develop tools that lead to enduring change.

Anxiety, Grief, Depression. Do these powerful emotions keep you from focusing and making positive life choices? As a therapist, I can help you move beyond their grip and see through the distressing patterns they generate. A positive change can occur because each of us carries the power to make a difference in our lives. By working together, through an individuation process that is nurturing, encouraging and uniquely yours, we can explore how you will regain your ability to overcome anxiety, grief and depression and make life affirming decisions.