Ivan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Let's Connect (805) 623-4364

Are you frustrated, resentful, lonely, or worried in your relationships? Do you grieve losses or feel paralyzed with anxiety or depression, make the same mistakes over and over again? Do you wish you could feel better and move forward?
I provide therapy where you can feel safe, heard, and understood, and where we can figure out what's happening—and change it for good!
Together, we’ll explore your story—the experiences that have shaped you—and untie the knots that contribute to your unhappiness. Over time, you can expect to gain clarity about your needs, feel more confident in yourself and your relationships, and experience real movement toward the life and connections you want.
I have survived my own losses, anxiety, and depression to know that a better life is possible—and waiting.
You don’t have to do this alone—we can start together.
Call or Email Ivan Chan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 623-4364
Let's Connect (805) 623-4364

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Ivan Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (805) 623-4364
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 82584 Ivan Chan
- In Practice for 12 years
- Attended John F. Kennedy University, Graduated 2010
- Certificate from CAMFT 95557
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ivan Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 623-4364
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- Bisexual
- Body Image
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Ivan Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 623-4364
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Feedback Informed Treatment
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
Ivan Chan
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 623-4364