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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
615 State Street Suite B Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Finding a therapist can be a hard endeavor. You’re looking for someone you can open up to, trust and share in some of the most painful and most intimate parts of your life. It takes vulnerability and courage to reach out and finding someone you can trust to open up to is a big piece in if therapy will work for you. I’d be honored to join you on this journey. I'm Claire! I am a licensed therapist, clinical supervisor, professor and compassionate provider who will meet you where you in your process. My style is warm, empathetic and relational. I can meet in person in either Santa Barbara + Ventura and virtually in California.
I am here to weather the storm with you. I often work with clients who are: -Wading through grief -Navigating a difficult life transition -Mourning the loss of a loved one or season of life -Healing childhood experiences while learning to be a parent themselves -Needing support to thrive in communication -Processing a challenging or unexpected postpartum
I provide compassionate, empathetic and strategic support to help you flourish through life's challenges. I believe that every individual has the ability to thrive in life and have found that therapy is a powerful vessel in facilitating this growth. If you would like to connect further, I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if we are a good match.
Call or Claire Blakey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 335-6807

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Therapy

615 State Street

Suite B

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

(805) 335-6807

119 Figueroa Street

Suite 14

Ventura, CA 93001 map

My website
I'd love to connect with you! I treat clients throughout the state of CA through telehealth and downtown Santa Barbara and midtown Ventura.
I specialize in Anxiety, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Grief 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Currently welcoming clients throughout the state of California. I specialize in eating disorders, body image and perinatal mood and anxiety.
Claire Blakey
Let's Connect (805) 335-6807
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Therapy

615 State Street

Suite B

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

(805) 335-6807

119 Figueroa Street

Suite 14

Ventura, CA 93001 map

My website
I'd love to connect with you! I treat clients throughout the state of CA through telehealth and downtown Santa Barbara and midtown Ventura.
I specialize in Anxiety, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Grief 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Currently welcoming clients throughout the state of California. I specialize in eating disorders, body image and perinatal mood and anxiety.
Claire Blakey

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Anthem
  • CenCal
  • Out of Network
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I don't accept insurance at Thrive - I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your for potential reimbursement. I take CenCal and Anthem clients through CFPIH. I also offer a few sliding scale spots for those that qualify. Reach out for a consult. Happy to connect you to providers!
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807
"
I don't accept insurance at Thrive - I can provide you with a superbill to submit to your for potential reimbursement. I take CenCal and Anthem clients through CFPIH. I also offer a few sliding scale spots for those that qualify. Reach out for a consult. Happy to connect you to providers!
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 119518 Claire Blakey
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Antioch University , Graduated 2017
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Clinical Supervisor in compliance with the Board of Behavioral Sciences 2023
  • Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 2017
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Claire has served over a decade in leadership for therapists in Santa Barbara, ending her term as President of SBCAMFT in 2025. Claire served on the board for IAEDP (eating disorder treatment) 2017-2021. Claire hosts Tuesdays with Thrive - a monthly Ventura networking meetup for therapists.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807
"
Claire has served over a decade in leadership for therapists in Santa Barbara, ending her term as President of SBCAMFT in 2025. Claire served on the board for IAEDP (eating disorder treatment) 2017-2021. Claire hosts Tuesdays with Thrive - a monthly Ventura networking meetup for therapists.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Grief

Expertise

  • Body Image
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Disordered Eating
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • First Responders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I offer compassionate support in thriving through: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions. I have advanced training in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, EMDR to process birth or medical trauma, and extensive personal and professional experience journeying through grief. I am a single mom with two young kids and understand the nuance, challenges and grit of solo parenting.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807
"
I offer compassionate support in thriving through: anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and life transitions. I have advanced training in pregnancy and postpartum mental health, EMDR to process birth or medical trauma, and extensive personal and professional experience journeying through grief. I am a single mom with two young kids and understand the nuance, challenges and grit of solo parenting.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807

5 Endorsements

Kady Fleckenstein
Kady Fleckenstein
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Claire provides affirming, supportive care for women. She is an expert in the prenatal, perinatal, postpartum, and grief stages of motherhood. Claire is present, practical and empathetic, offering a safe space to guide you wherever you are in your journey.
Samson Shulman
Samson Shulman
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Claire is a gifted therapist with a warm, approachable style that feels like talking to a trusted friend. Specializing in perinatal mental health, grief, and relationships, she helps clients face challenges with courage and achieve deep healing and growth.
Ceci Frost
Ceci Frost
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateAMFT
I can't recommend Claire highly enough. She is warm, genuine, sincere, and grounded in a wisdom that clients feel immediately. Claire brings deep care, thoughtfulness, and integrity to her work, creating an atmosphere where clients feel safe.
Allie Michie
Allie Michie
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMSAMFT
Claire creates a warm, safe, and supportive landing space, especially for those navigating pregnancy and postpartum. She's an incredible therapist and an equally thoughtful supervisor, colleague, and genuinely wonderful human.
Jessica Jauregui
Jessica Jauregui
Marriage & Family Therapist AssociateMAAMFT
Claire's expertise, compassion, and steady support help clients feel understood, empowered, and confident through every stage of the perinatal journey.

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Hispanic and Latino

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I offer compassionate, person centered and strength based therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy - specifically for perinatal mental health. If you've lived through a traumatic birth, experienced postpartum mood and anxiety disorders or potentially have lingering trauma from your childhood or grief to process, this could be a wonderful option to pursue.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807
"
I offer compassionate, person centered and strength based therapy. I am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) therapy - specifically for perinatal mental health. If you've lived through a traumatic birth, experienced postpartum mood and anxiety disorders or potentially have lingering trauma from your childhood or grief to process, this could be a wonderful option to pursue.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 335-6807

Groups


Location

Primary Location

Thrive Therapy

615 State Street

Suite B

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 335-6807

Additional Location

119 Figueroa Street

Suite 14

Ventura, CA 93001

(805) 335-6807
"
I'd love to connect with you! I treat clients throughout the state of CA through telehealth and downtown Santa Barbara and midtown Ventura.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 335-6807
"
I'd love to connect with you! I treat clients throughout the state of CA through telehealth and downtown Santa Barbara and midtown Ventura.
Photo of Claire Blakey, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Claire Blakey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, PMH-C
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 335-6807