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Lisa O'Neil
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Carpinteria, CA 93014
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to enter therapy. My intention is to offer a supportive, compassionate, evidence-based model of treatment particular to the goals of the client. Please feel free to contact me or visit my website at www.lisaoneillmft.com if you have any questions on how therapy might benefit you,or your family.
I understand it takes a tremendous amount of courage to enter therapy. My intention is to offer a supportive, compassionate, evidence-based model of treatment particular to the goals of the client. Please feel free to contact me or visit my website at www.lisaoneillmft.com if you have any questions on how therapy might benefit you,or your family.
(860) 896-5873 View (860) 896-5873
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Marcus Flathman
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carpinteria, CA 93013
I believe that healthy people seek counseling. Taking time to honestly explore our thoughts and feelings about life is a respected tradition in virtually every culture and faith tradition. Therapy can be pursued not only to handle problems, but also to find more meaning in life, to live with more energy and zest and to increase the joy of being alive. Feel free to visit my website (www.DrFlathman.com) to learn more about me and the services I offer.
I believe that healthy people seek counseling. Taking time to honestly explore our thoughts and feelings about life is a respected tradition in virtually every culture and faith tradition. Therapy can be pursued not only to handle problems, but also to find more meaning in life, to live with more energy and zest and to increase the joy of being alive. Feel free to visit my website (www.DrFlathman.com) to learn more about me and the services I offer.
(805) 467-7313 View (805) 467-7313

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John Vargas
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108  (Online Only)
Accepting new clients for 100% virtual (via video) therapy sessions! - Do you have a safe space to talk about how you actually feel? Life can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster, balancing tasks including school/college, work, social life, and other responsibilities. In the middle of this, our mental health can suffer within our family, friends, or relationships. The weight of anxiety, depression, or grief may let itself be known, making it harder to get through daily responsibilities.
Accepting new clients for 100% virtual (via video) therapy sessions! - Do you have a safe space to talk about how you actually feel? Life can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster, balancing tasks including school/college, work, social life, and other responsibilities. In the middle of this, our mental health can suffer within our family, friends, or relationships. The weight of anxiety, depression, or grief may let itself be known, making it harder to get through daily responsibilities.
(916) 796-4847 View (916) 796-4847
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Melissa Jones Cantekin
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montecito, CA 93108
As a licensed psychologist, a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, and Health Psychology Group Facilitator, I have a wide variety of specialties to include: adjustment and transition, loss, grief and bereavement, parenting, depression and suicide, personality disorders, and chronic illness.
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.
As a licensed psychologist, a Jungian-oriented psychotherapist, and Health Psychology Group Facilitator, I have a wide variety of specialties to include: adjustment and transition, loss, grief and bereavement, parenting, depression and suicide, personality disorders, and chronic illness.
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 View (805) 317-4458
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Katie Boucher
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93103  (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, grief - and more.
Everyone has the capacity to change what's not working. My goal is to help you get to know all parts of yourself and understand that you are already in possession of a vast amount of resources for self-understanding, acceptance, and change. By showing appreciation for all parts of yourself, while focusing on your strengths and potentials, we will work to increase balance and well-being in your life.
I have worked with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic illness, eating disorders, relationship issues, trauma, grief - and more.
Everyone has the capacity to change what's not working. My goal is to help you get to know all parts of yourself and understand that you are already in possession of a vast amount of resources for self-understanding, acceptance, and change. By showing appreciation for all parts of yourself, while focusing on your strengths and potentials, we will work to increase balance and well-being in your life.
(805) 855-0889 View (805) 855-0889
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Erika Feely
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montecito, CA 93108  (Online Only)
100% Online telehealth. Are you longing for clarity and ease? Most of our psychological pain and suffering, our inhibitions and limitations in achieving a satisfying life, are the result of primitive anxieties that we have carried within ourselves since the very time we were, indeed, really helpless. Through our work together, you'll learn the tools to understand the meaning underneath your emotions and move beyond feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Using both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) tools, our time together will be a place for you to heal, grow, and explore your inner world in a compassionate and non-judgmental space.
100% Online telehealth. Are you longing for clarity and ease? Most of our psychological pain and suffering, our inhibitions and limitations in achieving a satisfying life, are the result of primitive anxieties that we have carried within ourselves since the very time we were, indeed, really helpless. Through our work together, you'll learn the tools to understand the meaning underneath your emotions and move beyond feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Using both talk therapy and somatic (body-based) tools, our time together will be a place for you to heal, grow, and explore your inner world in a compassionate and non-judgmental space.
(805) 819-5553 View (805) 819-5553
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Melinda Sabetzadeh
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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.
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.
(619) 568-2205 View (619) 568-2205
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Shannon D Murray
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA , LMFT
Verified Verified
Montecito, CA 93108
Accepting new clients. I treat clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. I find that so many of my clients feel overwhelmed by their anxiety and panic attacks and don't know what to do to help themselves truly feel better. The good news is there are so many strategies to overcome anxiety that you can learn! My clients have made enormous strides in conquering anxiety and other emotions that hold them back.
Accepting new clients. I treat clients who struggle with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, relationship conflicts, and life transitions. I find that so many of my clients feel overwhelmed by their anxiety and panic attacks and don't know what to do to help themselves truly feel better. The good news is there are so many strategies to overcome anxiety that you can learn! My clients have made enormous strides in conquering anxiety and other emotions that hold them back.
(805) 243-1321 View (805) 243-1321
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Olivia Greenwald
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108  (Online Only)
Are you feeling isolated, overwhelmed or worn down? Do you find your relationships stuck in the same patterns time and time again? As the expert of your own life, I believe that you hold the answers you're looking for, but might need some help drawing them to the surface. In our work together, we will move through difficult feelings and limiting beliefs that could be holding you back from the life you want. Taking the first step towards change takes courage, and I would be honored to walk with you!
Are you feeling isolated, overwhelmed or worn down? Do you find your relationships stuck in the same patterns time and time again? As the expert of your own life, I believe that you hold the answers you're looking for, but might need some help drawing them to the surface. In our work together, we will move through difficult feelings and limiting beliefs that could be holding you back from the life you want. Taking the first step towards change takes courage, and I would be honored to walk with you!
(760) 437-2861 View (760) 437-2861
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Jenna Lane Marsala
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
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.
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 View (925) 261-7827
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Sonya Parrott
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Whether you are struggling to navigate everyday stressors, looking for guidance to change unhelpful patterns or behaviors, or you seek relief from the impact that trauma, depression, anxiety, or addiction have on your life, I am here to help. As a Therapist, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that we become stronger when we “learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.” We all face roadblocks that impact our decisions, our choices, and our abilities to overcome difficult situations.
Whether you are struggling to navigate everyday stressors, looking for guidance to change unhelpful patterns or behaviors, or you seek relief from the impact that trauma, depression, anxiety, or addiction have on your life, I am here to help. As a Therapist, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that we become stronger when we “learn to be comfortable in uncomfortable situations.” We all face roadblocks that impact our decisions, our choices, and our abilities to overcome difficult situations.
(951) 409-7585 View (951) 409-7585
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Bonnie Dooms
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Montecito, CA 93108
Everyone can use a little help at times. Children and adults often experience difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression and anger that are hard to handle and interfere with relationships and quality of life. I will help you alleviate these unwanted symptoms, improve functioning and improve your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are having struggles in their personal lives. I also specialize in working with those who have experienced sexual trauma.
Everyone can use a little help at times. Children and adults often experience difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression and anger that are hard to handle and interfere with relationships and quality of life. I will help you alleviate these unwanted symptoms, improve functioning and improve your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are having struggles in their personal lives. I also specialize in working with those who have experienced sexual trauma.
(805) 590-7764 View (805) 590-7764
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Michael A Vogel
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Montecito, CA 93108
Waitlist for new clients
It is ...."The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" C.G. Jung. Life is about relationship and they can sometimes be complicated to navigate. If you are experiencing personal conflict, trauma, or have experienced significant changes in your life; I am available to help you through challenges. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and currently finishing my Doctorate in Depth-Psychology at PGI. My emphasis is Psychoanalysis/Jungian Psychology, and I am a practitioner of EMDR. In addition I hold a board certification as a PTSD-Clinician and certified in Psychological First-Aid (PFA).
It is ...."The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" C.G. Jung. Life is about relationship and they can sometimes be complicated to navigate. If you are experiencing personal conflict, trauma, or have experienced significant changes in your life; I am available to help you through challenges. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and currently finishing my Doctorate in Depth-Psychology at PGI. My emphasis is Psychoanalysis/Jungian Psychology, and I am a practitioner of EMDR. In addition I hold a board certification as a PTSD-Clinician and certified in Psychological First-Aid (PFA).
(805) 728-1619 View (805) 728-1619
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Julieta Serrato
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108  (Online Only)
My passion is to support clients through empowerment in order for them to reach their goals. I work with adolescents, teens, women and men through short and long term therapy. My approach is to meet the client where they are at and find the best path that can positively propel them in the direction of their goals and further support positive change.
My passion is to support clients through empowerment in order for them to reach their goals. I work with adolescents, teens, women and men through short and long term therapy. My approach is to meet the client where they are at and find the best path that can positively propel them in the direction of their goals and further support positive change.
(916) 621-6560 View (916) 621-6560
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Capricorn Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108  (Online Only)
Our Mission Capricorn Counseling Center’s mission is to provide the people of California quality and consistent mental health care services that is reachable, affordable, specialized, and socially conscious. Our Clinicians have openings and can accept you right away!
Our Mission Capricorn Counseling Center’s mission is to provide the people of California quality and consistent mental health care services that is reachable, affordable, specialized, and socially conscious. Our Clinicians have openings and can accept you right away!
(805) 273-8039 View (805) 273-8039
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Edward Fales
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101  (Online Only)
100% Online Telehealth. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Are your personal issues leaving you feeling drained and unsure of how to proceed? We can work together to get to the core of these issues and restore your wellness so you can once again enjoy good health. Oftentimes our biggest challenges lead us to grow and heal in the most transformative of ways. I’m an integrative therapist that blends techniques from various evidence-based healing modalities to alleviate distress and support well-being. My work draws from attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and somatic psychology.
100% Online Telehealth. Are you feeling depressed, anxious, or disconnected from yourself? Are your personal issues leaving you feeling drained and unsure of how to proceed? We can work together to get to the core of these issues and restore your wellness so you can once again enjoy good health. Oftentimes our biggest challenges lead us to grow and heal in the most transformative of ways. I’m an integrative therapist that blends techniques from various evidence-based healing modalities to alleviate distress and support well-being. My work draws from attachment theory, interpersonal theory, and somatic psychology.
(805) 507-8292 View (805) 507-8292
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Elizabeth Alden
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Montecito, CA 93108
Not accepting new clients
Are you in the midst of a personal crisis or a life transition? Do you know you need to make changes in your life? Psychotherapy is a supportive, confidential way to approach these issues. An initial appointment will assess your concerns and develop recommendations to best meet your needs.
Are you in the midst of a personal crisis or a life transition? Do you know you need to make changes in your life? Psychotherapy is a supportive, confidential way to approach these issues. An initial appointment will assess your concerns and develop recommendations to best meet your needs.
(805) 246-7623 View (805) 246-7623

Online Therapists

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Cheryl L Davis
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
West Covina, CA 91791
Hello, my name is Cheryl Davis. I’m a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, CA. I have years of clinical experience providing outpatient services to a diverse population of adults dealing with personal, emotional, relational, and workplace issues. I work with individuals seeking assistance with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence (women, men, LGBTQ+) Transgender, trauma, life transitions (birth, divorce, death), grief and bereavement.
Hello, my name is Cheryl Davis. I’m a licensed psychologist in Los Angeles, CA. I have years of clinical experience providing outpatient services to a diverse population of adults dealing with personal, emotional, relational, and workplace issues. I work with individuals seeking assistance with depression, anxiety, anger management, domestic violence (women, men, LGBTQ+) Transgender, trauma, life transitions (birth, divorce, death), grief and bereavement.
(949) 264-5106 View (949) 264-5106
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Peter Hoffman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
In a safe, comforting, and affirmative environment, I work with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds, specializing in life transitions, aging, grief and loss, shame, trauma, LGBTQ issues, creative blocks, career changes and job loss, depression and anxiety, and other challenges of modern living.
Hello. I'm Peter L. Hoffman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, I have maintained a strength-based, person-centered practice open to individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach that meets you where you are, and I work collaboratively and with deep empathy. I am LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based, and hope that together we can move beyond indecision, insecurity, inertia and fear to capture the essence of who you want to be.
In a safe, comforting, and affirmative environment, I work with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds, specializing in life transitions, aging, grief and loss, shame, trauma, LGBTQ issues, creative blocks, career changes and job loss, depression and anxiety, and other challenges of modern living.
Hello. I'm Peter L. Hoffman, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles. For over a decade, I have maintained a strength-based, person-centered practice open to individuals and couples. I have an eclectic approach that meets you where you are, and I work collaboratively and with deep empathy. I am LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed, and mindfulness-based, and hope that together we can move beyond indecision, insecurity, inertia and fear to capture the essence of who you want to be.
(562) 379-6405 View (562) 379-6405
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Dianna V. Luna
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT
Verified Verified
Torrance, CA 90505
I have experience with the following: anxiety, coping skills, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life's transition, relationship issues, and, trauma.
Has your child been acting out, uncommunicative, or withdrawn lately? Has their emotional well-being been affected by changes in their life? You are not alone. I have a deep passion for helping children find their voice, rather than acting out or withdrawing. For over 30 years I have worked with children of all ages as well as families and adults. As a therapist, I find it most rewarding when I help my clients breakthrough and grow from their trauma. I specialize in child therapy along with anxiety, depression, ADHD in all ages. Together we can achieve your goals at The Effective Therapy Group.
I have experience with the following: anxiety, coping skills, depression, family conflict, grief and loss, life's transition, relationship issues, and, trauma.
Has your child been acting out, uncommunicative, or withdrawn lately? Has their emotional well-being been affected by changes in their life? You are not alone. I have a deep passion for helping children find their voice, rather than acting out or withdrawing. For over 30 years I have worked with children of all ages as well as families and adults. As a therapist, I find it most rewarding when I help my clients breakthrough and grow from their trauma. I specialize in child therapy along with anxiety, depression, ADHD in all ages. Together we can achieve your goals at The Effective Therapy Group.
(310) 388-9813 View (310) 388-9813

Grief Therapists

How long does therapy take for grief?

There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.

When should you seek therapy for grief?

Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.

Can grief be managed without therapy?

Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.

What happens if grief is left untreated?

Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.