Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Are you are overwhelmed with the loss of a loved one, or with a with a serious illness, or caregiving that person? You don’t have to go through this alone. Though it might be difficult to see in the moment, you can heal and become stronger as a result of this journey. I work with those who are impacted by death or dying, whether it is a spouse, adult child, sibling, parent, or friend. If you face the loss of a loved one or anticipate their death, I will help you navigate one of the most difficult experiences in life. As your compassionate companion, I will walk alongside you through the important and necessary process of grief.
I specialize in End-Of-Life care. I have 35 years combined training and experience: 10 years with Metta Institute EOL Care program, 2 years with Sacred Art of Living, and 23 years working with hospices. My practice is mindfulness based and personal. I attend to the whole person who is grieving. My clients feel safe, supported, and empowered in their healing
Grief has been a constant teacher in my life. My own journey began with the death of my 8-year-old brother when I was 14. I struggled on my own. I know what it is to navigate a minefield of emotions. In my therapy I’ve walked with thousands of individuals experiencing intense grief. You don’t have to do this alone. I can walk with you through this process.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo
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Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFT 36363 Suzanne Retzinger
- In Practice for 36 Years
- Membership with CAMFT
- Attended California State University Northridge, Graduated 1991
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Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Grief
- Anticipatory grief; Life threatening illness
Expertise
- Cancer
- Caregiver stress
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
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Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
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Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Groups
Loss of adult child; partner loss or with dementia
I am happy to form a group in any of these area. I have been facilitating successful groups for 40 years.
Expertise
Grief
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40-$80
Location
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Suzanne Retzinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT