Therapists in 93101
Riley Ellis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waitlist for new clients
Together, we can work to help equip you, your child, or your family with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, stress, or family changes that are making every day life feel difficult or hard to manage? Do you notice your child struggling and you are unsure how to emotionally support them? Have you tried to solve the problems on your own and nothing seems to be working? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I'm glad you're here. Seeking help for your child, family struggles, or parenting issues can be difficult. I'm here to help.
Together, we can work to help equip you, your child, or your family with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome your challenges.
Are you or your child struggling with anxiety, stress, or family changes that are making every day life feel difficult or hard to manage? Do you notice your child struggling and you are unsure how to emotionally support them? Have you tried to solve the problems on your own and nothing seems to be working? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I'm glad you're here. Seeking help for your child, family struggles, or parenting issues can be difficult. I'm here to help.
Jenny Ziesenhenne
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome, I’m happy you’re here! I work with children and individuals of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, eco-anxiety/grief, anger, relationship issues, isolation, and life transitions. I offer a safe environment to explore emotions and express your authentic self, with the intention to improve your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and your extended systems. We’ll be a good match if you want a warm, gentle, accepting presence to guide you through the process of therapy.
Welcome, I’m happy you’re here! I work with children and individuals of all ages suffering with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, eco-anxiety/grief, anger, relationship issues, isolation, and life transitions. I offer a safe environment to explore emotions and express your authentic self, with the intention to improve your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and your extended systems. We’ll be a good match if you want a warm, gentle, accepting presence to guide you through the process of therapy.
Stephanie Pawlowicz
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Our work together will help you as an adult, or as a child, feel better about yourself-to feel stronger inside and have a clear sense of Self.
A person comes to therapy when their present ways of being in relationship, or in the world, no longer seem to hold the meaning they once did. My aim is to support you in creating a new foundation of hope, purpose, and meaning in your life. I help people seek wholeness through the integration of mind, body, and soul, thus expanding their current level of understanding, and in so doing, creating the capacity to live more meaningfully.
Our work together will help you as an adult, or as a child, feel better about yourself-to feel stronger inside and have a clear sense of Self.
A person comes to therapy when their present ways of being in relationship, or in the world, no longer seem to hold the meaning they once did. My aim is to support you in creating a new foundation of hope, purpose, and meaning in your life. I help people seek wholeness through the integration of mind, body, and soul, thus expanding their current level of understanding, and in so doing, creating the capacity to live more meaningfully.
Julie Michelle Roman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships, work, or social life? Are you overly critical of yourself or facing challenges in a major life transition? Perhaps you're seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or worried about your child or teen's happiness amidst school and peer pressures. If any of these resonate with you, it might be the right time to consider psychotherapy. I'm here to support you or your child through this journey of growth and healing.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed? Feeling stuck or unsatisfied in your relationships, work, or social life? Are you overly critical of yourself or facing challenges in a major life transition? Perhaps you're seeking a deeper understanding of yourself or worried about your child or teen's happiness amidst school and peer pressures. If any of these resonate with you, it might be the right time to consider psychotherapy. I'm here to support you or your child through this journey of growth and healing.
Shennie Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I work with individuals, couples, children and families on building self-esteem, cultivating effective and loving communication, and healing from trauma.
Welcome to my profile, I am glad you're here! I would be honored to provide a safe place for you to work towards healing and transformation. Your experience in therapy will be tailored to your needs, as we all experience life differently. As we work together to discover a deeper understanding of you and your patterns, you will be seen, heard, understood and supported. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, fostering an environment where you can be open, honest and vulnerable. This can influence your relationship with self and others, creating change and growth in a positive direction.
I work with individuals, couples, children and families on building self-esteem, cultivating effective and loving communication, and healing from trauma.
Welcome to my profile, I am glad you're here! I would be honored to provide a safe place for you to work towards healing and transformation. Your experience in therapy will be tailored to your needs, as we all experience life differently. As we work together to discover a deeper understanding of you and your patterns, you will be seen, heard, understood and supported. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, fostering an environment where you can be open, honest and vulnerable. This can influence your relationship with self and others, creating change and growth in a positive direction.
Experience treating Parent- child relationships (any age, adult- child), immigrant families, identity issues, narcissistic abuse, decolonization, inner- child work, shadow work, emotions that feel out-of-control, and many others.
It is my privilege to support folks in their healing, growth and attaining their desired changes. In my 13 yrs in practice, I developed an eclectic approach in which I try to get clients their progress as early as possible, customizing a variety of methods. During sessions, I give my full attention, compassion, skills-teaching, and honest feedback. I customize sessions for what they need (consider their upbringing, values, goals & ability). I work with clients of a wide range of cultural, political, religious, or spiritual backgrounds/value systems. Focus is on clients feeling more self-empowered, at peace & self-satisfied.
Experience treating Parent- child relationships (any age, adult- child), immigrant families, identity issues, narcissistic abuse, decolonization, inner- child work, shadow work, emotions that feel out-of-control, and many others.
It is my privilege to support folks in their healing, growth and attaining their desired changes. In my 13 yrs in practice, I developed an eclectic approach in which I try to get clients their progress as early as possible, customizing a variety of methods. During sessions, I give my full attention, compassion, skills-teaching, and honest feedback. I customize sessions for what they need (consider their upbringing, values, goals & ability). I work with clients of a wide range of cultural, political, religious, or spiritual backgrounds/value systems. Focus is on clients feeling more self-empowered, at peace & self-satisfied.
Brandon Kyle Guresky
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Whether it's a child and parents conjointly receiving treatment together, or a couple being seen together by one clinician and separately with their own clinicians, there are many benefits of collaborative therapy, which has a strong prognosis.
In 2020, I opened a private practice. I was blessed it grew to full capacity but dealt with sadness of turning people away due to no space. Frequently people shared their difficulties with finding therapy. I am tired of people and families, who are suffering emotionally not getting the help they need. So, I put together a group of several skilled clinicians. We operate by providing a therapy environment that is confidential and emotionally safe. We’re dedicated to making people feel comfortable and understood when discussing the most sensitive issues. Our goal is to ensure support that is empathetic and non-judgmental.
Whether it's a child and parents conjointly receiving treatment together, or a couple being seen together by one clinician and separately with their own clinicians, there are many benefits of collaborative therapy, which has a strong prognosis.
In 2020, I opened a private practice. I was blessed it grew to full capacity but dealt with sadness of turning people away due to no space. Frequently people shared their difficulties with finding therapy. I am tired of people and families, who are suffering emotionally not getting the help they need. So, I put together a group of several skilled clinicians. We operate by providing a therapy environment that is confidential and emotionally safe. We’re dedicated to making people feel comfortable and understood when discussing the most sensitive issues. Our goal is to ensure support that is empathetic and non-judgmental.
Megan McClintock
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have over 20 years of experience treating children, teenagers, adults and families in a variety of settings including elementary, middle and high schools, Sheriff"s Department Offenders Program for Teenagers, non-profits, County Mental Health, Residential Psychiatric Centers and in Private Practice.
Most of us have come to a place in our lives where we could use some extra support, look at things in a different way and make different choices. Therapy can be helpful in assisting families and individuals in managing relationships and mental health issues. Therapy is a safe and confidential place to freely express your concerns and be heard. It is a cooperative effort between the therapist and client.
I have over 20 years of experience treating children, teenagers, adults and families in a variety of settings including elementary, middle and high schools, Sheriff"s Department Offenders Program for Teenagers, non-profits, County Mental Health, Residential Psychiatric Centers and in Private Practice.
Most of us have come to a place in our lives where we could use some extra support, look at things in a different way and make different choices. Therapy can be helpful in assisting families and individuals in managing relationships and mental health issues. Therapy is a safe and confidential place to freely express your concerns and be heard. It is a cooperative effort between the therapist and client.
Bren J Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
CHILD SESSIONS: Through expressive arts,sand-tray, puppets, gardening and play I will assist your child in developing positive ways to be in the world while expressive the essence of who they are.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and young adults. I believe that one of the most powerful aspects of the therapy process is the relationship between the therapist and client, the therapeutic relationship. our work together needs to be collaborative so that you feel both supported and safe. To achieve this I will adjust my style in order to best fit your needs and help you reach your counseling goals. I invite and encourage you to ask questions about your session. I honor your inquisitiveness about your own process.
CHILD SESSIONS: Through expressive arts,sand-tray, puppets, gardening and play I will assist your child in developing positive ways to be in the world while expressive the essence of who they are.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and young adults. I believe that one of the most powerful aspects of the therapy process is the relationship between the therapist and client, the therapeutic relationship. our work together needs to be collaborative so that you feel both supported and safe. To achieve this I will adjust my style in order to best fit your needs and help you reach your counseling goals. I invite and encourage you to ask questions about your session. I honor your inquisitiveness about your own process.
Dr. Crystal Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, PMH-C
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I provide psychotherapy for children, adults, and families navigating the many challenges and complexities of life including trauma, substance use, pregnancy, parenting and much more.
Whether you're struggling with work, relationships or life changes our time together can alleviate confusion and suffering. You may be experiencing trauma triggers, family of origin patterns, or social and cultural pressures. Sometimes life is simply uncertain and overwhelming. You can create a life of intention and authenticity moving beyond unconscious reactions to insight and meaning. You will be in a safe place to honestly tend to your feelings and needs. I work holistically and respect you as a whole person who is uniquely coping with what has happened to you.
I provide psychotherapy for children, adults, and families navigating the many challenges and complexities of life including trauma, substance use, pregnancy, parenting and much more.
Whether you're struggling with work, relationships or life changes our time together can alleviate confusion and suffering. You may be experiencing trauma triggers, family of origin patterns, or social and cultural pressures. Sometimes life is simply uncertain and overwhelming. You can create a life of intention and authenticity moving beyond unconscious reactions to insight and meaning. You will be in a safe place to honestly tend to your feelings and needs. I work holistically and respect you as a whole person who is uniquely coping with what has happened to you.
Welcome! I am passionate to work with you. Are you missing something in your life? Are you ready to overcome challenges? Is your child, teen or loved one struggling with acceptance from peers or being understood? Do you find yourself missing out in things due to mood changes, poor self esteem or anxious feelings? Would you like to gain more confidence in the way you express yourself and learn tools to regulate different emotions? I would be happy to work with you as you discover ways to approach challenges.
Welcome! I am passionate to work with you. Are you missing something in your life? Are you ready to overcome challenges? Is your child, teen or loved one struggling with acceptance from peers or being understood? Do you find yourself missing out in things due to mood changes, poor self esteem or anxious feelings? Would you like to gain more confidence in the way you express yourself and learn tools to regulate different emotions? I would be happy to work with you as you discover ways to approach challenges.
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I've spent my career as a therapist helping children, adults, and couples deal with difficult emotions, relationships, and trauma. I practice trauma informed care even when trauma isn't the focus. In my office you will find radical acceptance, compassion, and a fellow traveler on your journey. I understand that starting therapy can be difficult, especially the first time, so I take the time to build a caring relationship. Therapy wont be sterile or rushed or cookie cutter. You can expect to reduce suffering, strengthen your authentic self, challenge beliefs, foster resiliency, and create more space for curiosity and compassion.
I've spent my career as a therapist helping children, adults, and couples deal with difficult emotions, relationships, and trauma. I practice trauma informed care even when trauma isn't the focus. In my office you will find radical acceptance, compassion, and a fellow traveler on your journey. I understand that starting therapy can be difficult, especially the first time, so I take the time to build a caring relationship. Therapy wont be sterile or rushed or cookie cutter. You can expect to reduce suffering, strengthen your authentic self, challenge beliefs, foster resiliency, and create more space for curiosity and compassion.
Grace Arthur
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have worked with a wide range of clients spanning from young children to older adults to couples and families.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages who are feeling stuck in negative and unwanted patterns making it difficult to live the life they want.
I have worked with a wide range of clients spanning from young children to older adults to couples and families.
I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages who are feeling stuck in negative and unwanted patterns making it difficult to live the life they want.
Jaclyn Kanold
Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I specialize in supporting children and teens with anxiety/depression, Autism and/or ADHD.
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
I specialize in supporting children and teens with anxiety/depression, Autism and/or ADHD.
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Lexi Molloy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I work with kids, teenagers and adults to help them heal from past trauma and develop more meaningful and peaceful lives. I love working with people experiencing major life transitions and finding new ways to approach those transitions with calm and ease. I also love working with new parents as they transition into their role caring for children, as this can often be a life change that brings up challenges experienced in their own childhood. My clients express gratitude that I am warm and approachable in the treatment I provide and help them feel safe, sometimes for the first time in their life.
I work with kids, teenagers and adults to help them heal from past trauma and develop more meaningful and peaceful lives. I love working with people experiencing major life transitions and finding new ways to approach those transitions with calm and ease. I also love working with new parents as they transition into their role caring for children, as this can often be a life change that brings up challenges experienced in their own childhood. My clients express gratitude that I am warm and approachable in the treatment I provide and help them feel safe, sometimes for the first time in their life.
I am a bilingual and bicultural psychologist and it is an honor to support those that are on the path of healing and growth. I specialize in working with people of all ages that suffer from anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and intimate partner violence. I also work with children and their caregivers to strengthen their attachment. In therapy I introduce the concepts of how being connected to our cultural traditions, values and ancestors can lead to a happier life. “Sana”, means “heal” in Spanish. It is my hope to help individuals, couples, and families heal through learning how to live more peaceful and fulfilling lives.
I am a bilingual and bicultural psychologist and it is an honor to support those that are on the path of healing and growth. I specialize in working with people of all ages that suffer from anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and intimate partner violence. I also work with children and their caregivers to strengthen their attachment. In therapy I introduce the concepts of how being connected to our cultural traditions, values and ancestors can lead to a happier life. “Sana”, means “heal” in Spanish. It is my hope to help individuals, couples, and families heal through learning how to live more peaceful and fulfilling lives.
Amy Marie Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Hi! I'm Amy Hamilton, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, teens, and families through a variety of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or more complex matters like family dynamics, attachment difficulties, or the effects of bullying, I'm here to provide support. I'm passionate about guiding young people toward a happier, healthier future and would love to help you navigate any obstacles you may be facing.
Hi! I'm Amy Hamilton, a licensed therapist dedicated to helping children, teens, and families through a variety of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether it's anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or more complex matters like family dynamics, attachment difficulties, or the effects of bullying, I'm here to provide support. I'm passionate about guiding young people toward a happier, healthier future and would love to help you navigate any obstacles you may be facing.
Clare Corbin
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
Let's set up a free consultation and see how we can work together to empower your child while cultivating independence and initiative, utilizing the strengths they already have.
The experience of being a parent can be discouraging; doing the same thing over and over again while seeing little change in your child is exhausting. My goal is to support you and your child in regaining a sense of competence and joy in your relationship. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who supports children and adolescence in navigating emotional and behavioral challenges. I collaborate with parents to ensure they are involved in the therapeutic process and provide strategies to support their child's progress at home.
Let's set up a free consultation and see how we can work together to empower your child while cultivating independence and initiative, utilizing the strengths they already have.
The experience of being a parent can be discouraging; doing the same thing over and over again while seeing little change in your child is exhausting. My goal is to support you and your child in regaining a sense of competence and joy in your relationship. I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who supports children and adolescence in navigating emotional and behavioral challenges. I collaborate with parents to ensure they are involved in the therapeutic process and provide strategies to support their child's progress at home.
Mary S. Patterson
Licensed Educational Psychologist, PhD, LEP
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
My counseling practice draws upon CBT and play therapy strategies to create a supportive environment where your child is empowered to problem-solve and make positive changes.
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children and provide counseling, parent consultation sessions, and psychoeducational evaluations. I worked in schools for 6 years as a school psychologist before beginning my private practice in 2016. I have particular expertise in areas such as Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, anxiety, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Please note that I do not accept insurance.
My counseling practice draws upon CBT and play therapy strategies to create a supportive environment where your child is empowered to problem-solve and make positive changes.
Welcome to my practice! I specialize in working with children and provide counseling, parent consultation sessions, and psychoeducational evaluations. I worked in schools for 6 years as a school psychologist before beginning my private practice in 2016. I have particular expertise in areas such as Tourette syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder, learning disabilities, autism spectrum, anxiety, and hyperactivity/impulsivity. Please note that I do not accept insurance.
Nathan Seaford
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I have the experience and training to help with your child/teen, you and your partner, your family with a challenge or crisis, and/or with you as an individual.
In my office or online, you will be met with warmth and curiosity. We will unpack the dynamics of disruptive behaviors, recurring challenges, and hurt relationships to develop tools that foster the healthier life you want to live. Our work will revolve around your needs and goals as we explore what you are struggling with as well as areas of strength in your life to use as resources for improved well-being. I can work with you on issues around grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, school and work performance, and exploration for personal growth and self-actualization.
I have the experience and training to help with your child/teen, you and your partner, your family with a challenge or crisis, and/or with you as an individual.
In my office or online, you will be met with warmth and curiosity. We will unpack the dynamics of disruptive behaviors, recurring challenges, and hurt relationships to develop tools that foster the healthier life you want to live. Our work will revolve around your needs and goals as we explore what you are struggling with as well as areas of strength in your life to use as resources for improved well-being. I can work with you on issues around grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-destructive behaviors, school and work performance, and exploration for personal growth and self-actualization.
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Child Therapists
Child psychologists in 93101 provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 93101 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time (likely in fewer than six sessions), the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in 93101 build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.