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Ryan George

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA

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Available both in-person and online
30 W Mission Street Suite 5 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome! I help people with a variety of challenges, from trauma and mental health concerns, to difficult relationships and life transitions. I can help you. I'm a somatic therapist (SEP) and a depth-oriented marriage and family therapist (MFT, looking at the underlying causes, rather than just the symptoms). I've found that, more important than my experience, is a nonjudgmental attitude, curiosity to your particular needs, as well as a collaborative therapy relationship. Every person, couple, and family is different, and so each course of therapy is unique.
I focus on restoring vitality to one's body and mind, following trauma or overwhelming life events, or during periods of transition and change. I bring in the unconscious too, through dreams, creativity and art for instance. Everyone needs help at some point in life, and I am honored to serve clients in this field for healing and growth.
I see clients in-person at my office in Santa Barbara (and virtually) as well as outdoors, for nature-based therapy sessions. Nature is a tremendous support and wellspring in my life and this is an important aspect of the therapy I offer. If my perspective makes sense to you, please feel free to reach out.
Call or Ryan George now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 395-4533

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

30 W Mission Street

Suite 5

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

(805) 395-4533
My website
I'm currently seeing clients in-person in Santa Barbara, California, and virtually. I offer outdoor, nature-based therapy sessions as well.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Family Conflict 
$220 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (805) 395-4533
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

30 W Mission Street

Suite 5

Santa Barbara, CA 93101 map

(805) 395-4533
My website
I'm currently seeing clients in-person in Santa Barbara, California, and virtually. I offer outdoor, nature-based therapy sessions as well.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Family Conflict 
$220 Per Session  
I see individuals, families and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $220
  • Couple Sessions $275
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (805) 395-4533
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Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (805) 395-4533

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 112808 Ryan George
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 13 years
  • Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Graduated 2015
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from CAMFT #110651 / 2012
  • Certificate from Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute SE Practitioner (SEP) / 2017
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I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), which is an extensive, 3-year training program, developed to treat clients somatically who have experienced trauma or overwhelming life events. It is a leading, highly-effective trauma therapy, more so than talk therapy for these body-based symptoms.
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 395-4533
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I'm a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), which is an extensive, 3-year training program, developed to treat clients somatically who have experienced trauma or overwhelming life events. It is a leading, highly-effective trauma therapy, more so than talk therapy for these body-based symptoms.
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 395-4533

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Post-Traumatic Growth
  • Relationship Issues
  • Resilience
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 395-4533
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Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Do these issues align with your needs? or (805) 395-4533

7 Endorsements

Marilyn J Meyer
Marilyn J Meyer
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ryan is an exceptionally thoughtful and insightful therapist, with deep roots in Jungian psychology, which he masterfully integrates with somatic work. His presence is very grounded and calming.
Dr. Lisa Palladino
Dr. Lisa Palladino
PsychologistPhD
Ryan is a gifted therapist who offers sensitivity, compassion and curiosity to his clients. I have witnessed his ability to provide authentic care for those he serves. Additionally, in a field that is often shifting as new information comes to light, he is...
Tanya Dantus
Tanya Dantus
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFT
Ryan George is a well-prepared and very caring individual. Having attended graduate program together, I've personally been a witness to how devoted Ryan is to our field & continuously developing himself & providing the best he can to his patients/clients!
Brian Stachowiak
Brian Stachowiak
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ryan is a very warm and skilled clinician, particularly in the area of trauma. He brings a non-judgemental embodied approach to his clinical work and thinks "outside the box" with deep levels of insight.
Lynn Flewelling
Lynn Flewelling
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ryan and I are long time friends, and have seen each other develop as therapists. Ryan is so talented, dedicated, and deeply empathetic, and he thinks outside the box. I highly recommend him.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern
Mixed Race

I also speak

Hebrew
Hebrew (fluent)
Spanish
Spanish (intermediate)

Religion

Jewish

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Family
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Middle Eastern
Mixed Race

I also speak

Hebrew
Hebrew (fluent)
Spanish
Spanish (intermediate)

Religion

Jewish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Somatic
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 395-4533
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (805) 395-4533

Location

Primary Location

30 W Mission Street

Suite 5

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 395-4533

Nearby Areas

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I'm currently seeing clients in-person in Santa Barbara, California, and virtually. I offer outdoor, nature-based therapy sessions as well.
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 395-4533
"
I'm currently seeing clients in-person in Santa Barbara, California, and virtually. I offer outdoor, nature-based therapy sessions as well.
Photo of Ryan George, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Ryan George
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, SEP, MA
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 395-4533