Anxiety Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Holly O'Hearn
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
Whether you are stuck in self-defeating patterns, struggling with stress,
anxiety
or depression, or having difficulty getting your needs met in your relationships, I am ready to listen and give you the tools you need to make meaningful changes and live a more peaceful, joyful, and satisfying life.
Waitlist for new clients
Sarah Buck
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in working with teens and young adults experiencing mild to moderate
anxiety
, depression, substance use, and life transitions.
Psychotherapy is a tool for reflection, creation, and growth. Through revisiting past struggles, examining present-day patterns, and exploring future hopes and goals, we can find a path of healing, relief, and joy. I offer a collaborative, compassionate, and safe space to self-discover.
Jennifer Sidhwa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with
anxiety
,
panic
, depression, trauma, challenging life transitions, relationship problems, issues related to equity, race, and identity, as well as those interested in finding more meaning in their lives.
I believe that my role as a therapist is to provide effective tools in a safe and supportive environment to help each individual activate their own intuitive healing process. I utilize a variety of evidenced-based approaches in order to support and honor the mind, body and spirit of each individual I work with. As a woman of color who has worked extensively with individuals from racial and ethnic minority groups, I pay careful attention to providing culturally responsive care.
Jean Densmore John
Psychologist, PhD, MS, RDN
Verified
Verified
Are you longing for joy, passion, creativity and a sense of wholeness? Do you want to be energetically free from physical and/or emotional pain? Do you want to recover fully from an eating disorder or disordered eating that is affecting the quality of your life? Do you want to lose or gain weight? Do you want to be more creatively expressed? Does
anxiety
and fear hold you back from developing meaningful relationships? Perhaps you are suffering from infertility? Feelings of loss and longing? Feeling stuck? I would love to work with you, to help you move from inside out.
Waitlist for new clients
Dahkotahv Beckham
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I specialize in
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, teens, young adults, adults, and families (including foster care).
As an openly transgender therapist, I know it can be difficult to find the right person to confide in. Wanting to be loved and accepted doesn’t make you needy, or extra, or selfish, or weak. It makes you human. To me, you are not just some random psychology textbook or theory. In our work together, my focus is to build goals and a relationship where you feel comfortable exploring what you think, feel, want, and need. My style as a therapist is warm, relaxed, and conversational. I use playfulness, imagery, art, metaphors, curiosity, creativity, self-compassion, and humor when appropriate to support the therapeutic process.
Natasha Hause
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Areas of focus include disordered eating,
anxiety
, first responders and their loved ones.
Hello, I am an authentic practitioner that joins with my clients to help them realize their full potential. My approach is integrated- drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Schema Therapy, with the goal of helping my clients live in the present and achieve psychological and behavioral change. In addition to these approaches, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).
Madeleine Saxe
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Hi, thank you for stopping by! A little bit about my background: In 2014, I began treating depression,
anxiety
, eating disorders, substance abuse issues, self-esteem issues, and relationship issues in adolescents, adults and families. Through professional and personal experience with therapy, I have learned that feeling understood, supported and safe can be some of the most valuable parts of the healing process. In my practice I meet my clients where they are in the moment, and together with the client, I work to help them reach their unique goals for therapy. My approach is direct, compassionate and genuine.
Diana Marie Hill
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My goal as a psychologist is to help you live a more meaningful, vital and fulfilling life. I provide compassionate and effective therapy that will help you learn new skills and launch you in the direction you want to be moving in your life. Foundational to my approach is a collaborative partnership, where positive transformations evolve in a warm, safe environment. I have worked extensively with clients who struggle with depression,
anxiety
, eating concerns and unhealthy habits. I also work well individuals who are going through major life transitions, relationship problems or want to revitalize their lives.
Jennifer Cox
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Life can be challenging and you deserve a place to explore and to move toward implementing change in a supportive environment. The therapeutic container offers an open and confidential place to sort through whatever is challenging you. You may know what that is –
anxiety
, depression, confusion, self-worth issues, loneliness, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions - or you may need a place to figure out what’s holding you back from what you want. The unique connection offered in a therapeutic environment allows for these questions to be asked, for exploration to take place, and for answers to be found.
Dr. Marie Grancourt
Psychological Associate, PsyD, MSIO
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
New Clients Welcome! I offer a Free 15-minute consultation. I'm glad you are taking these first steps in seeking help & investing in your mental health. I can assist you in decreasing & managing any psychologically distressing symptoms & increasing & improving your overall mental health & well-being. I specialize in
anxiety
, depression, sexual trauma, & all types of trauma. I also specialize in working with bipolar disorder, OCD, LGBTQ+ issues, sexual issues, PTSD, eating disorders, & more. I hold a Doctorate degree (Psy.D.) & am a Psychological Associate working under the license of Dr. Melissa Flanigan.
Shakeh Galstian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified
5 Endorsed
Verified
5 Endorsed
I specialize in
anxiety
, life transitions, relationship issues and improving self-esteem, welcoming clients of all cultures and backgrounds.
Currently ONLY offering TELE-HEALTH appointments. Making the decision to seek help is the first step toward improving your life and seeing better days—that’s why I’m so glad you’re here! Whether this is your first time thinking about therapy or not, the process may seem intimidating. My goal is to establish a safe space for you and to build a trusting relationship between us. In doing so, we lay the groundwork needed to explore daily stressors and deeply rooted past traumas and experiences. I am committed to a client-centered, solution-focused approach that’s grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and DBT.
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Jack May
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CAMF
Verified
16 Endorsed
Verified
16 Endorsed
**100% ONLINE TELE-HEALTH** My primary focus includes treatment for men experiencing Depression,
Anxiety
, Stress, Addiction, Anger Management and Relationship issues. I teach men, fathers and couples how to cope with difficult times. My treatment plan(s) are based on eclectic therapeutic modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy and Emotional Focused Therapy. I am a Supervisor for PreLicensed therapists gaining their hours toward licensure and also serve as a board member in our local chapter of California Assoc. Marriage & Family Therapists.
Sheryl Chase
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
I have extensive experience in working with a range of issues including depression,
anxiety
, sexual disorders, self esteem, anger management, intimacy, past or recent trauma, change of life, physical illness, emotional and physical abuse.
Life is challenging. We are expected to manage relationships, work, sickness, finances, and other stresses. Many of us come to experience significant
anxiety
, shame, anger, or depression in coping with the world. Whether you are facing an immediate crisis or longstanding concern, psychotherapy can help. With over 25 years of experience, I have assisted people in developing more effective ways of living. My therapeutic approach is informed by current neuroscience research, contemporary relational psychoanalytic thinking, phenomenology, and child development research.
Denise Jaimes-Villanueva
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I am a bilingual and bicultural psychologist and it is an honor to support those that are on the path of healing and growth. I specialize in working with people of all ages that suffer from
anxiety
, depression, childhood trauma, and intimate partner violence. I also work with children and their caregivers to strengthen their attachment. In therapy I introduce the concepts of how being connected to our cultural traditions, values and ancestors can lead to a happier life. “Sana”, means “heal” in Spanish. It is my hope to help individuals, couples, and families heal through learning how to live more peaceful and fulfilling lives.
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.
Dr. Dave Botsford
Psychologist, PsyD, MS
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Specialty areas include: Mental Toughness, Building Confidence, Coping with Injury, Performance
Anxiety
, Imagery/Visualization Training, Performance Psychology, Leadership, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Relationship Concerns, and Identity Development.
I'm Dr. Dave Botsford, a clinical and sport psychologist and the owner of Mountain Minded Performance Psychology in Santa Barbara. My primary area of expertise is working with athletes, coaches, and teams from youth to elite levels, helping individuals to refine the consistency of their performance and elevate their training outcomes. Additionally, I work with University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) student athletes as the clinical and sport psychologist UCSB Athletics. I provide performance consulting and counseling services to individual student athletes, teams, and coaches for a variety of issues and concerns.
Carly Yates
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, APCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with those suffering from
anxiety
, low self-esteem, depression, PTSD, anger, relationship issues, difficult childhoods/pasts, and life transitions. I am a "trauma-informed therapist", meaning there is awareness placed on the complex impact of trauma and how it leads to suffering and the ability to cope with life. Together we will work to understand what factors are contributing to your current problems/issues and develop a path toward emotional freedom.
Not accepting new clients
Shannon Kennedy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am trained in Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), an evidence-based practice showing significant impacts in treating
anxiety
, depression, childhood trauma, substance abuse and other mental health challenges.
I work with clients on tools and strategies to help with symptom reduction while we uncover what you need for a deeper level of healing. In a safe, non-judgmental space I can help you identify the thoughts, narratives and distorted core beliefs that cause you suffering, keep you repeating the same patterns and block you from a higher quality of life. With gentleness and compassion we can explore the places you may get triggered and the old wounds that continue to cause fear and pain.
Shaina McPhetridge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RYT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Life can lead us down some pretty confusing paths sometimes, leaving us feeling crazy, unsettled, and totally lost. You don't have to feel like this forever. I work with individuals, couples, and teens who are really going through it -
anxiety
,
panic
and stress, relationship issues, PTSD, and unresolved issues that continue to impact current life. Many of my clients are insightful, curious, growth-oriented people who are seeking something beyond traditional therapy. My focus is on helping you to UN-learn all the crap you've taken on over the years that is weighing you down and freeing up whatever it is that seems to be stuck.
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
I have extensive experience helping clients with
anxiety
, depression, complex-trauma, difficult dynamics of relationship, and folks from multicultural backgrounds. My care work is influenced by my own experiences as a mixed-race woman, and navigating the confusion of identifying my own voice. I assist clients by helping them untangle the once helpful, but now harmful patterns in which they learned to survive, and move towards living in accordance to their needs and values. I enjoy working with those who are curious to explore their identity, together deconstructing painful messages from society to uncover one’s personal truth.
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Anxiety Therapists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.