Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5266 Hollister Avenue, Building C #327, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
Not accepting new clients
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Life satisfaction hinges on the quality of past & current relationships because we grow in relationship with others. This is what therapy is all about. I work with adults, adolescents, college and transitional-aged clients to unearth the roots of inner distress, expand awareness, curiosity, energy and empowerment. Life is not rigid, it flexibly ebbs & flows. Growth, while scary demands a surrender of outdated beliefs and behaviors, leaving a familiar comfort zone. But guess what? You will not be alone.
Wellness considers Biological, Psychological, Sociological & Food/Mood/Gut health. I have taught personal development, addiction, stress management & tobacco cessation. I offer gentle support, psycho-education on body/mind/memory: how thoughts/memories affect emotions, resonate in your body and guide behaviors. Knowledge is Power.
I relate to student struggles due to my own earlier academic challenges. I am a parent of two sons and understand the challenges of parenting, marital, and life transitions. It is not always easy to ask for guidance, but I encourage you to reach out for support. Lets explore what is blocking your joy! Call or email with questions or concerns.
Call or Email Karima Shamma now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 973-6048
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, CheckInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Cottage Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Health Comp
- Health Net
- Holman Group
- Humana
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- Medi-Cal
- Medi-Cal in SB county
- MHNet Behavioral Health
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (805) 973-6048
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 88034 Karima Shamma
- Attended Antioch University Santa Barbara, Graduated 2005
- Licensed by State of California / 88034
- Certificate from CAMFT 124732
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (805) 973-6048
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
Expertise
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (805) 973-6048
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (805) 973-6048
Location
Primary Location
5266 Hollister Avenue
Building C #327
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 973-6048Email me
Nearby Areas
Karima Shamma
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 973-6048