Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

You may be an artist. You may be an academic. You may be an activist. I have been all three of these, and I speak their languages: of creativity, intellectual enlivenment, and social justice. And right now, in this time of upheaval and unrest, you may be hurting--feeling lost, adrift, burned out, under- or over-stimulated, or simply sad. I am here to connect with you. To listen compassionately. To make space for you to better hear yourself, and to encourage linkages, mentalizations, and trauma metabolizations that will allow you to better listen to the rhythms of your body and use your own mind. I offer you my mind in this pursuit.

We are a group psychotherapy practice offering Telehealth therapy for California residents. Our team is made up of Licensed and Registered Associate Therapists with a variety of different specialties, training, strengths, styles, and identities.

We each have an innate wholeness. Our work is centered around connecting you to this wholeness. Health is not just being able to have positive experiences, but to be able to move through the range of human experiences without getting stuck in one over another. In this way, I view health as the ability for movement – whether that be psychologically, energetically, or within a system. The ability to move and adapt without getting stuck is essential for our well-being. It is my intention to help call forth your Unknown Self – so that you may move through life in your wholeness. It is a true honor to get to do this work.

Currently accepting new clients aged 12 years and older. The human condition is filled with interactions, exchanges, and events that can lead to debilitating stress, lack of focus, despair, and a sense of total loss. These adverse experiences do not define us, but they can lead to the development of maladaptive thoughts, and behaviors. I look at your transgenerational resilience and foster growth, healing, and recovery. My main objective is to support you in the various stages of change, with my professional & human skills. I look forward to joining you on your journey via in person care or via telehealth.

I offer a space in which we pay close attention to what is happening in and around you—emotionally, spiritually, bodily, relationally—and provide a sense of calm as we do so. We work together to connect you to the meaning beneath the surface of your pain, bringing not only relief but an increased capacity to tolerate future struggles as well. Part of our work will involve exploring your life's patterns and expanding the awareness needed to helpfully shift them. You will grow non-judgmental curiosity about yourself and others through this process, which will nurture a richer and freer engagement in your relationships.

Connecting with yourself can bring a greater calm and balance to your life. I provide a warm presence to help you nourish, strengthen and restore yourself to emotional, physical and spiritual wellness. Whether you wish you heal a broken heart, process grief and loss, resolve a work challenge or discover ways to fine-tune your beliefs and attitudes, I am ready to journey by your side as a source of support, guidance and insight.

Feeling stressed and overwhelmed by life? This is a natural response to all the competing demands on our time, energy and attention. Are you ready to talk through life's challenges and learn to not only cope but thrive? Come see how talk therapy can help you to lead a healthy, authentic and happy life.

Thanks for choosing to learn more about my practice. It is my hope that together we can work on healing old wounds and achieving peace and fulfillment. Areas of specific interest: empowering young adults in their identities as they move toward independence from their family of origin; helping clients to improve communication, increase connection, and strengthen boundaries where needed in their relationships; and working with parents to better understand and address the feelings/unmet needs behind a child's behaviors and helping parents to prepare for their child's emerging independence and the eventual "empty nest."

Everyone will experience difficulty or change at some point in their life. I want to help you through those times by providing a supportive, warm, and safe atmosphere in which clients will feel comfortable developing new skills and letting go of negative behaviors that no longer serve them. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist that has experience in working with children, adolescents, individuals, and families. I have worked with clients from the youngest age of four to the oldest generation of eighty-seven.

Remember that the change starts with you! Being aware of past issues may lead to unwanted emotions or behaviors that can affect your present life. Instead of letting these past issues affect your self-esteem, try to improve them and see them as "Hero" badges. By taking the time to explore these issues and seeking guidance, you can have more control over your emotions and behaviors. I'm here to support your mind, body, and spirit, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need help.

Welcome! I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist with extensive training in evidence-based therapy and psychological testing, with over 20 years of experience. Throughout our lifespan, we may experience anxious or depressive symptoms, losses, changes in our bodies, traumatic life events, and uncertainty distress. In our work together, I will provide diagnostic clarity around the symptoms you are experiencing, and together, we will build a foundation of daily practices and introduce evidence-based tools essential to achieving and maintaining good and even optimal mental health.

You may identify as "highly sensitive" or feel "misunderstood" by those around you. You may not have a clear idea how to address the distress in your life. You may feel confused or exasperated by clashes you are experiencing in relationships. Maybe you are facing a life transition, including but not limited to: a move to a new place, a new or worsening illness, work problems, spiritual questioning, transitions into the workforce or retirement. Regardless, painful feelings such as longing, numbness or despair make it hard to step into your life. You are ready and open for a new collaboration in this "laboratory" of therapy. Welcome.

Does any of this sound familiar? - You feel overwhelmed by emotion. Your mind is constantly turning, trying to figure out the what-ifs of life. You're sensitive to the world around you and the energy of others. You feel disconnected from your body and hold tension when you are stressed. You are trying to figure out who you are and what makes you happy. I support teens, young adults, and adult women with creating a new relationship with the self through a holistic lens using self-compassion and somatic practices. For adults who are open to a deeper level of discovery, I offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) when appropriate.

I am a bilingual (English and Mandarin) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT109456) as well as a certified Health Coach. I work with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and cultures in individual, couple, family, and group settings. My approach is providing a safe and nurturing environment through support, understanding, and guidance. I believe in empowering you so that you can overcome your struggles and have the ability to take on life lessons with strength.

Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.

As a private practitioner, I provide psychotherapy with focus on family relationships, women's issues, substance use and addiction concerns. I work with young to senior adults using a person-centered approach. The primary focus will be on your own special brand of culture and individuality. I will help guide you into being the best version of you.

Hi and welcome to therapy! I work from a sex-positive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach. Therapy, like life, is not a one-size-fits-all matter! Together we examine your concerns and work towards bringing your life into alignment with your values on the path to meeting your life goals, whatever they may be. We work collaboratively to find insight and best direct your energy for personal growth on your unique life journey. You can do it!

In May 2007, I graduated from California State University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and shortly after, earned a Master’s of Science degree in Counseling, emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy. I began my career as a therapist working with juvenile offenders and youth who’d been diagnosed with severe mental health issues. I quickly recognized that many adults who were tasked with raising these troubled youth were struggling with issues that prevented them from being active caretakers. As a result, working with hurting adults became my passion.

It can be difficult to get started in talking with someone about the struggles you are facing. Therapy can be a space for you to tell your life story and struggles that deserves to be heard. I tend to work best with individuals who need a space to be heard and seen. Listening carefully and deeply of what is said and unsaid, while also helping the client make connections of what has occurred in the past and how it is showing up in the present is an approach that I heavily apply.