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Danielle Di Benedetto

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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a space to understand the complexities of who you are and what brings you to the session room. My aim as a psychotherapist is to provide a uniquely honest and secure environment to support your sense of meaning and creativity amongst life's challenges. I see psychotherapy as both an art and science that is best fostered through building trust between clinician and patient.
My work is suited for individuals who are seeking meaning, relational change, and intimacy with life. I especially work with concerns related to depression and anxiety, grief, mood and personality disorders, sexuality, gender and identity, spirituality, creativity, and generational trauma.
My practice is informed by relational, psychoanalytic, multicultural, decolonial and existential frameworks. I am a doctoral candidate in clinical psychology completing my dissertation in pursuit of licensure as a clinical psychologist. I practice as a pre-licensed psychotherapist under the supervision of Dr. Darren Del Castillo.
Call or Danielle Di Benedetto now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 301-5499

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 301-5499

Guerneville, CA 95446

I offer virtual psychotherapy with people in CA.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (805) 301-5499
Photo of Danielle Di Benedetto, Psychological Associate

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 301-5499

Guerneville, CA 95446

I offer virtual psychotherapy with people in CA.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, LGBTQ+ and Women's Issues 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Health Net
  • Managed Health Network (MHN)
  • Out of Network
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 94028009 Supervised by Dr. Darren Del Castillo (California / PSY 24526) Danielle Di Benedetto
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
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I have been practicing for seven years and am currently completing my dissertation in clinical psychology in pursuit of licensure as a clinical psychologist specializing in depth psychology.
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
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I have been practicing for seven years and am currently completing my dissertation in clinical psychology in pursuit of licensure as a clinical psychologist specializing in depth psychology.
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 301-5499

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Women's Issues

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 301-5499
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
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5 Endorsements

Kelty Christine Walker
Kelty Christine Walker
PsychologistPhDCADC-II
Danielle and I attended school together and I have directly experienced her brilliant mind and highly attuned heart. She is keen to the troubles of the world and has an ear for things hidden beneath other things. I highly recommend her for depth work.
Lou Bigelow
Lou Bigelow
PsychologistPhD
Danielle is a warm, depth-focused therapist who can hold space for anything you bring. Her caring, attentive wisdom offers you a chance to heal old wounds and look towards the fullest version of yourself.
Jessica Roy
Jessica Roy
PsychologistPhD
Danielle is soulful, warm, and infuses insightful creativity into her therapeutic work. She fosters a beautiful space for self exploration, supporting those she works with in turning towards meaningful growth and healing. Very highly recommend her!
Stella Dennett
Stella Dennett
Clinical Social Work/TherapistPhDLCSW
Danielle is a wise, warm, and compassionate therapist. She provides deep insight and care for her patients while providing a safe space to process the painful parts of human experience. I highly recommend working with her.
Sionainn Hurley
Sionainn Hurley
Licensed Mental Health Counselor AssociateMALMHCA
I highly recommend Danielle, a therapist I trained with in graduate school. She is exceptionally intelligent, depth-oriented, and highly skilled at forming a strong therapeutic alliance. Her work is intuitive, compassionate, and clinically sophisticated.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 301-5499
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 301-5499

Location

Primary Location

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 301-5499

Additional Location

Guerneville, CA 95446

(805) 301-5499

Nearby Areas

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I offer virtual psychotherapy with people in CA.
Photo of Danielle Di Benedetto, Psychological Associate
Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 301-5499
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I offer virtual psychotherapy with people in CA.
Photo of Danielle Di Benedetto, Psychological Associate
Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 301-5499