Photo of Betsy Bates Freed, Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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.
Chronic Pain
(805) 980-7154
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Chronic Pain
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.
(805) 980-7154
Photo of Karen McIntyre, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Is your Peace being affected by the current events? Now is a good time to work through fears, old trauma, negative expectation and stress, so you can walk in Peace and Rest. Many Insurance companies are covering phone and video sessions. Call if you think this is a good option for you!
Chronic Pain
(805) 918-4814
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Is your Peace being affected by the current events? Now is a good time to work through fears, old trauma, negative expectation and stress, so you can walk in Peace and Rest. Many Insurance companies are covering phone and video sessions. Call if you think this is a good option for you!
(805) 918-4814
Photo of Gina Wind, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for reaching new heights, finding one's goals, and feeling supported during challenging times. I am licensed in both California and Washington. Traveling the world has offered a perspective that I use as a tool to support clients. A trusted psychologist tries to remind others of their strengths, how to center, and maintain self-regulation. My work in the field began at the age of 17 when I started volunteering in a children's mental health department of a hospital.
Chronic Pain
(831) 621-5873
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Positive Psychology is a valuable tool for reaching new heights, finding one's goals, and feeling supported during challenging times. I am licensed in both California and Washington. Traveling the world has offered a perspective that I use as a tool to support clients. A trusted psychologist tries to remind others of their strengths, how to center, and maintain self-regulation. My work in the field began at the age of 17 when I started volunteering in a children's mental health department of a hospital.
(831) 621-5873
Photo of Sue Cox, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Does your relationship feel terribly one-sided, with you constantly making sacrifices for someone without getting much in return? Often, when you wrap your life around someone else, accepting unacceptable circumstances to keep the relationship together, it can be emotionally exhausting and profoundly destructive. So, how do you change things when life is so challenging and you're alone in your efforts to fix it; when you feel completely responsible for the well-being of others at the cost of your peace of mind? Therapy is the best next step when your own efforts haven't worked out.
Chronic Pain
(424) 329-5601
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Does your relationship feel terribly one-sided, with you constantly making sacrifices for someone without getting much in return? Often, when you wrap your life around someone else, accepting unacceptable circumstances to keep the relationship together, it can be emotionally exhausting and profoundly destructive. So, how do you change things when life is so challenging and you're alone in your efforts to fix it; when you feel completely responsible for the well-being of others at the cost of your peace of mind? Therapy is the best next step when your own efforts haven't worked out.
(424) 329-5601
Photo of Heidi Lindros-Jahr, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Hello, I'm Heidi; a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist living in Santa Barbara, California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide on-site therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety, addictions and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing. Also offer emotional and behavior regulating skills, called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
Chronic Pain
(949) 209-0296
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Chronic Pain
Hello, I'm Heidi; a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist living in Santa Barbara, California. After 25 years serving in the medical profession as a nurse, I've become attuned to people's physical, emotional and spiritual health. Today, I provide on-site therapy, specializing in healing from trauma, anxiety, addictions and depression. I've learned mental health is a balance between our biological, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing. Also offer emotional and behavior regulating skills, called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
(949) 209-0296
Photo of Cecily Longo, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93190
"If the only tool you have in life is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!" Therapy is not for "weak" and "sick" people, but can be an excellent way to fill your "tool box," with skills to improve relationships, communicate more effectively, manage stress, emotions, and challenging life transitions. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can develop skills, insights, and inspirations, leaving you feeling more empowered in many areas of your life. My training comes from 15+ years of experience in hospitals, treatment programs, correctional facilities, and private practice.
Chronic Pain
(805) 283-4032
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Santa Barbara, CA 93190
Chronic Pain
"If the only tool you have in life is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!" Therapy is not for "weak" and "sick" people, but can be an excellent way to fill your "tool box," with skills to improve relationships, communicate more effectively, manage stress, emotions, and challenging life transitions. Therapy provides a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space in which you can develop skills, insights, and inspirations, leaving you feeling more empowered in many areas of your life. My training comes from 15+ years of experience in hospitals, treatment programs, correctional facilities, and private practice.
(805) 283-4032
Photo of Janice Rubin Rudestam, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have been privileged to help adults and couples with life transitions and stress-related problems; depression and anxiety; grief and bereavement; traumatic events of childhood and adulthood; sexual identity issues; and other life problems. I work to bring you in close touch with the parts of yourself that you have been avoiding, neglecting or rejecting, in order to develop a different relationship with yourself, a relationship of understanding, kindness and forgiveness. When we are no longer frightened by those parts of ourselves that were unacceptable, we slow down, lose our reactivity, and remain present, even in difficult circumstances.
Chronic Pain
(805) 467-7034
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
I have been privileged to help adults and couples with life transitions and stress-related problems; depression and anxiety; grief and bereavement; traumatic events of childhood and adulthood; sexual identity issues; and other life problems. I work to bring you in close touch with the parts of yourself that you have been avoiding, neglecting or rejecting, in order to develop a different relationship with yourself, a relationship of understanding, kindness and forgiveness. When we are no longer frightened by those parts of ourselves that were unacceptable, we slow down, lose our reactivity, and remain present, even in difficult circumstances.
Photo of Jenna Lane Marsala, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Information is available on my website site about protecting clients from COVID-19. Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I keep doing the same things but expect different outcomes?" Or "Do I look at the world differently than all my family and friends?" Life can feel stressful, overwhelming, and out of control at times. I try to help life feel a little bit more manageable and work through issues at your own pace. Psychotherapy is about an exploration of self and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I am here to provide guidance through this exploration in a safe place and to improve interaction with those you love.
Chronic Pain
(925) 261-7827
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Chronic Pain
Information is available on my website site about protecting clients from COVID-19. Do you ever ask yourself, "Why do I keep doing the same things but expect different outcomes?" Or "Do I look at the world differently than all my family and friends?" Life can feel stressful, overwhelming, and out of control at times. I try to help life feel a little bit more manageable and work through issues at your own pace. Psychotherapy is about an exploration of self and the world around you. As a psychotherapist, I am here to provide guidance through this exploration in a safe place and to improve interaction with those you love.
(925) 261-7827
Photo of Lydia Grayson Ruark, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I am a senior clinician with over 30 years experience in private practice, supervision and teaching. I work with clients on every issue and challenge inherent in being a human being, with a special ability to help people who don't feel at home in the mainstream and find it hard to be their true selves: introverts, highly sensitive people, artists, thinkers, people-pleasers, people with blocks to reaching their full potential. Authenticity, self-actualization, self-acceptance and connection to one's inner self are important concepts in my work.
Chronic Pain
(310) 464-1367
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
I am a senior clinician with over 30 years experience in private practice, supervision and teaching. I work with clients on every issue and challenge inherent in being a human being, with a special ability to help people who don't feel at home in the mainstream and find it hard to be their true selves: introverts, highly sensitive people, artists, thinkers, people-pleasers, people with blocks to reaching their full potential. Authenticity, self-actualization, self-acceptance and connection to one's inner self are important concepts in my work.
(310) 464-1367
Photo of Wendy Allen, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
My couples clients are very brave because they want to do what it takes to change. We practice kindness and truth, compassion and accountability.I am a relationship coach and therapist. I have been working with couples for 35 years. I now work a model, Relational Life Therapy, that is new, cutting edge, powerful and effective. I offer an intensive, brief therapy program, focusing on individual and relational attitudes and behaviors.trained to do this I use in office, ZOOM, or Skype for long-distance clients. . This program is an investment for the life of your marriage.
Chronic Pain
(805) 246-7446
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
My couples clients are very brave because they want to do what it takes to change. We practice kindness and truth, compassion and accountability.I am a relationship coach and therapist. I have been working with couples for 35 years. I now work a model, Relational Life Therapy, that is new, cutting edge, powerful and effective. I offer an intensive, brief therapy program, focusing on individual and relational attitudes and behaviors.trained to do this I use in office, ZOOM, or Skype for long-distance clients. . This program is an investment for the life of your marriage.
(805) 246-7446
Photo of Elizabeth Wolfson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
During these trying times, emotional, spiritual and psychological health matter. Because each person is unique, there is no set formula for helping someone find solutions and achieve goals. I focus on you and your particular circumstance without judgement in a process which is direct, supportive, and interactive. When choosing a therapist you want to consider experience and a sense that this is someone you can trust. I am a seasoned psychotherapist and have been training practitioners for over two decades. If what you've already tried is not working, I am here to help you explore, identify, and realize alternatives.
Chronic Pain
(661) 247-0168
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Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Chronic Pain
During these trying times, emotional, spiritual and psychological health matter. Because each person is unique, there is no set formula for helping someone find solutions and achieve goals. I focus on you and your particular circumstance without judgement in a process which is direct, supportive, and interactive. When choosing a therapist you want to consider experience and a sense that this is someone you can trust. I am a seasoned psychotherapist and have been training practitioners for over two decades. If what you've already tried is not working, I am here to help you explore, identify, and realize alternatives.
(661) 247-0168
Photo of Melissa Jones Cantekin, Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Imagine being listened to with complete attention, without interruption or judgment in a confidential, supportive environment. I am both practical and holistic in my commitment to focus short-term on a specific problem or, to work over time to find what is lacking in your life that causes suffering. Through exploring and making transitions in relationships, career, creativity, sexuality and spirituality including dreams, we will solve or get beyond obstacles and grieve losses together, and relate them to the present. I can help guide the process in a compassionate and timely fashion, mediate any pain and give your future hope.
Chronic Pain
(805) 317-4458
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Imagine being listened to with complete attention, without interruption or judgment in a confidential, supportive environment. I am both practical and holistic in my commitment to focus short-term on a specific problem or, to work over time to find what is lacking in your life that causes suffering. Through exploring and making transitions in relationships, career, creativity, sexuality and spirituality including dreams, we will solve or get beyond obstacles and grieve losses together, and relate them to the present. I can help guide the process in a compassionate and timely fashion, mediate any pain and give your future hope.
(805) 317-4458
Photo of Marilyn J Owen, Marriage & Family Therapist
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MA, LMFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Many of my clients are those who tend to give too much, disconnect from their own needs and desires, feel depressed and anxious, and/or experience chronic pain. They are often highly sensitive and imaginative, helpers and healers, with literary, artistic, or philosophical leanings. They are all seeking to heal inner conflicts and relationship problems rooted in early attachment wounds or traumatic experiences. Most importantly, my clients have come to recognize it's time to do their inner work in order to create the outer life they want, and they continue to grow and deepen into their innate wisdom long after therapy has ended.
Chronic Pain
(805) 413-4895
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Many of my clients are those who tend to give too much, disconnect from their own needs and desires, feel depressed and anxious, and/or experience chronic pain. They are often highly sensitive and imaginative, helpers and healers, with literary, artistic, or philosophical leanings. They are all seeking to heal inner conflicts and relationship problems rooted in early attachment wounds or traumatic experiences. Most importantly, my clients have come to recognize it's time to do their inner work in order to create the outer life they want, and they continue to grow and deepen into their innate wisdom long after therapy has ended.
(805) 413-4895
Photo of Amanda Lee McQuade Crawford Lmft, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RH -AHG Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
You want to transform what's bothering you into deep wisdom. That can seem out of reach when you're in the middle of a mess, though. My job is to listen to the whole story, or as much as you want to tell, so we can find easy ways to ground you. You can build from a stable foundation. Do you feel you don't even know how to work up the energy for self-repair? Let me help you catch your breath. It liberates your reservoir of life-force as soon as you take the first step to self-care. Life's challenges point us toward clues in the sometimes mysterious road to vibrant health... not just getting by, but enjoying the life you deserve.
Chronic Pain
(805) 856-6941
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
You want to transform what's bothering you into deep wisdom. That can seem out of reach when you're in the middle of a mess, though. My job is to listen to the whole story, or as much as you want to tell, so we can find easy ways to ground you. You can build from a stable foundation. Do you feel you don't even know how to work up the energy for self-repair? Let me help you catch your breath. It liberates your reservoir of life-force as soon as you take the first step to self-care. Life's challenges point us toward clues in the sometimes mysterious road to vibrant health... not just getting by, but enjoying the life you deserve.
(805) 856-6941
Photo of Karen Leah Krulevitch, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have been a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, CA since 1974. My style is varied, incorporating Gestalt therapy, active listening, inner child work, assertiveness training, and guided imagery. Licensed since 1980 as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with couples, regarding issues of healthy sexuality, intimacy, and communication. Individual women and men,working on their sexual self esteem, are some of my favorite clients. For over fifteen years, I have also been leading groups for Adults Molested as Children, as well as their partners. Focus on breath and body is integral to my way of working in session.
Chronic Pain
(805) 317-4878
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
I have been a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, CA since 1974. My style is varied, incorporating Gestalt therapy, active listening, inner child work, assertiveness training, and guided imagery. Licensed since 1980 as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with couples, regarding issues of healthy sexuality, intimacy, and communication. Individual women and men,working on their sexual self esteem, are some of my favorite clients. For over fifteen years, I have also been leading groups for Adults Molested as Children, as well as their partners. Focus on breath and body is integral to my way of working in session.
(805) 317-4878
Photo of Allycia Souza, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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 13 years and I am licensed in the state of California. I have worked with people from various backgrounds that grapple with differing issues, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain/illness, childhood abuse and trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief, domestic violence and life transitions.
Chronic Pain
(510) 674-1117
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
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 13 years and I am licensed in the state of California. I have worked with people from various backgrounds that grapple with differing issues, such as, depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain/illness, childhood abuse and trauma, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief, domestic violence and life transitions.
(510) 674-1117
Photo of Aeron Hart, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I tend to work well with individuals that feel deeply, are highly sensitive to their environment, empathic, and who struggle to connect with themselves and their own needs, often putting others first. Someone interested in re-routing some of their mental energy toward the process of self-attunement, mindful awareness, and self-love, would be a wonderful candidate for my style of work. I insist whenever possible in laughing with my clients, and showing love and care in the way I listen actively, and share my energy with those I support.
Chronic Pain
(805) 335-6796
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
I tend to work well with individuals that feel deeply, are highly sensitive to their environment, empathic, and who struggle to connect with themselves and their own needs, often putting others first. Someone interested in re-routing some of their mental energy toward the process of self-attunement, mindful awareness, and self-love, would be a wonderful candidate for my style of work. I insist whenever possible in laughing with my clients, and showing love and care in the way I listen actively, and share my energy with those I support.
(805) 335-6796
Photo of Santa Barbara Health Psychology, Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyD Verified
Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
As a Health Psychologist, my career has been dedicated to providing psychological support to adults with new and chronic health concerns. Health Psychology is the practice of learning to maintain emotional resilience, reduce the impact of symptoms, and regain a sense of control over your health, regardless of your diagnosis. I am dedicated to helping you foster a sense of confidence over your health, your emotional well-being, and your day to day life-- to learn to bend without breaking.
Chronic Pain
(805) 219-7126
Verified
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
As a Health Psychologist, my career has been dedicated to providing psychological support to adults with new and chronic health concerns. Health Psychology is the practice of learning to maintain emotional resilience, reduce the impact of symptoms, and regain a sense of control over your health, regardless of your diagnosis. I am dedicated to helping you foster a sense of confidence over your health, your emotional well-being, and your day to day life-- to learn to bend without breaking.
(805) 219-7126
Photo of Katie Black, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
Chronic Pain
(805) 272-7901
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
I help people who want to live authentic and creative lives. They know there is more to their existence and are struggling to clarify their path. Life may be consumed by past trauma, relationship issues, protective behaviors, beliefs and/or feelings. Together we can support an uncovering of what is getting in the way and what works to support truth and understanding. The intention is to guide people to trust and experience their inner knowing and unique path. Together we can support you to take steps that help reveal clarity!
(805) 272-7901
Photo of Aaron Zweig, Marriage & Family Therapist
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CCEP Verified
Verified
Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Time to wake up! The planet desperately needs our gifts! Let's resolve personal issues, clean house, uncover our purpose and shine joy into the troubled mess limping along around us. What holds us back is so small compared to our essential nature. However we hold our lives, we must recognize them as sacred, precious and finite. Join me in the goal of self-purification and celebration, where we commit to living our truth, from an awakened willingness to heal and love and serve. Nothing else really matters; however bleak our darkest days seem they have no power to equal the fire of ignition. Let's toast to interesting times!
Chronic Pain
(805) 516-0469
Verified
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Office is near:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Chronic Pain
Time to wake up! The planet desperately needs our gifts! Let's resolve personal issues, clean house, uncover our purpose and shine joy into the troubled mess limping along around us. What holds us back is so small compared to our essential nature. However we hold our lives, we must recognize them as sacred, precious and finite. Join me in the goal of self-purification and celebration, where we commit to living our truth, from an awakened willingness to heal and love and serve. Nothing else really matters; however bleak our darkest days seem they have no power to equal the fire of ignition. Let's toast to interesting times!
(805) 516-0469
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Chronic Pain (Fibromyalgia) Therapists
If you're looking for help with chronic pain in Santa Barbara or for a Santa Barbara chronic pain therapist, these professionals provide chronic pain treatment, chronic pain management and chronic back pain treatment. They include chronic pain therapists in Santa Barbara, chronic pain psychologists, and chronic pain counselors.

A Therapist can help with chronic back pain in Santa Barbara, chronic neck pain, chronic pain syndrome, pain management and pain relief. There are skilled fibromyalgia therapists in Santa Barbara who can help to help relieve chronic pain.

How can I tell if a therapist is right for me?
Therapists in Santa Barbara are able to work with a wide range of issues and communities, including the BIPOC community in Santa Barbara. They offer in person sessions as well as Teletherapy in Santa Barbara

For example, if you're seeking a marriage counselor in Santa Barbara you'll find that most therapists are trained in marriage counseling or couples counseling in Santa Barbara and couples therapy. And they welcome families for family counseling in Santa Barbara or family therapy in Santa Barbara.