Therapists in Montecito, CA
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Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
![Photo of Elizabeth Kennedy, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2528407-f4bd-4509-857d-eaf63e3a1e31/1/320x400.png)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietitian as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietitian as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
![Photo of Robby Salomon, AMFT, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0f62141b-e620-4f9d-aeea-6f040121d00d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
![Photo of Alexandra Neff, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0b463bba-50ee-46a7-8ec7-136f9dd31819/1/320x400.jpeg)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
![Photo of Lories Khoury, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40afd4c9-d111-4fbf-8a7a-970235736cf7/1/320x400.png)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Shane Bruce Mental Health & Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montecito, CA 93108 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
With over 40 years in recovery, and a Zen and Yoga practice, my approach is collaborative and heart-centered. Together we explore how you may live a richer more meaningful life. In addition to CG Jung, influences include Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, Martin Seligman, and Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi. I work with creative people:artists, film makers, writers, and musicians. Background in Youth and Family Services, and ADHD. Recently published "ADHD: A Heartful Approach," available on Amazon.com. Currently I also only offer Tele-Medicine and Tele-Coaching.
With over 40 years in recovery, and a Zen and Yoga practice, my approach is collaborative and heart-centered. Together we explore how you may live a richer more meaningful life. In addition to CG Jung, influences include Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, Martin Seligman, and Mihaly Csíkszentmihályi. I work with creative people:artists, film makers, writers, and musicians. Background in Youth and Family Services, and ADHD. Recently published "ADHD: A Heartful Approach," available on Amazon.com. Currently I also only offer Tele-Medicine and Tele-Coaching.
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Brittany Griggs
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Hello kind soul, I'm Brittany! Do you feel like you're on the "struggle bus?" Does life feel heavy, causing you to feel stagnant, or do you find that you're constantly questioning yourself? Are you noticing patterns within your life that may be rooted in trauma that you may or may not have addressed? Are you a member of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community searching for a therapist that you actually connect with and makes you feel seen? I have a true passion for unearthing the power within others that inspires them to live authentically as their best selves.
Hello kind soul, I'm Brittany! Do you feel like you're on the "struggle bus?" Does life feel heavy, causing you to feel stagnant, or do you find that you're constantly questioning yourself? Are you noticing patterns within your life that may be rooted in trauma that you may or may not have addressed? Are you a member of the BIPOC or LGBTQ+ community searching for a therapist that you actually connect with and makes you feel seen? I have a true passion for unearthing the power within others that inspires them to live authentically as their best selves.
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Cathy Levenstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
I have a special passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, with couples and with people who struggle with the disease of alcoholism and their friends and family members.
I truly look forward to meeting you. I feel excited every time I meet with a new client. It is the beginning of a journey we take together. It is an interpersonal and strengths based relationship in which it is safe for you to discover your fullest potential. I am kind and caring but wil also encourage you to look more deeply into your blind spots. I believe in respect, kindness and humor. I treat my clients as human beings, not as a diagnosis. I especially enjoy working with individuals feeling that something from their past is holding them back. And with couples who are feeling stuck. I love helping clients to find true happiness.
I have a special passion for working with the LGBTQ+ community, with couples and with people who struggle with the disease of alcoholism and their friends and family members.
I truly look forward to meeting you. I feel excited every time I meet with a new client. It is the beginning of a journey we take together. It is an interpersonal and strengths based relationship in which it is safe for you to discover your fullest potential. I am kind and caring but wil also encourage you to look more deeply into your blind spots. I believe in respect, kindness and humor. I treat my clients as human beings, not as a diagnosis. I especially enjoy working with individuals feeling that something from their past is holding them back. And with couples who are feeling stuck. I love helping clients to find true happiness.
![Photo of Stacey Rydell, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f3eb8d9c-4f8f-428a-8c0a-06eb2176af39/2/320x400.jpeg)
Stacey Rydell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or a loss of direction in your life? Does simply getting through the day leave you exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself questioning if there's a way to truly thrive in your day-to-day existence. I firmly believe in the potential for change within each individual. That's why I specialize in providing holistic psychotherapy tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ and highly sensitive individuals. Together, we'll embark on a journey through your entire life journey—exploring your spiritual, social, and physical health, as well as any past traumas that may be impacting you today.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or a loss of direction in your life? Does simply getting through the day leave you exhausted? Perhaps you find yourself questioning if there's a way to truly thrive in your day-to-day existence. I firmly believe in the potential for change within each individual. That's why I specialize in providing holistic psychotherapy tailored specifically for LGBTQ+ and highly sensitive individuals. Together, we'll embark on a journey through your entire life journey—exploring your spiritual, social, and physical health, as well as any past traumas that may be impacting you today.
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Ginger Moyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CAMC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Do you feel lost, controlled by your thoughts, and feel like you just wish someone understood what you are going through? I work with individuals to understand how to work with their thoughts and stop letting the thoughts control them so that they control their thoughts. My key saying is "Change your thoughts, Change your reality." Together we will work together for you to understand and take charge of your life again.
Do you feel lost, controlled by your thoughts, and feel like you just wish someone understood what you are going through? I work with individuals to understand how to work with their thoughts and stop letting the thoughts control them so that they control their thoughts. My key saying is "Change your thoughts, Change your reality." Together we will work together for you to understand and take charge of your life again.
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Amanda Peraza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Hello my name is Amanda Peraza (they/them). My goal as a therapist is to provide a gender affirming safe space for you to explore your most authentic self!
Hello my name is Amanda Peraza (they/them). My goal as a therapist is to provide a gender affirming safe space for you to explore your most authentic self!
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Briana Perez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93102 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your work, school, or relationships? I'm here to help! As an online therapist, I am currently accepting new clients Monday to Friday. My focus is on supporting working professionals like you in overcoming anxiety, negative thoughts, and people pleasing behaviors. Let's work together to find the best-fit therapy plan for your goals and get you on the path to a more fulfilling life. I know taking this next step can be daunting, but trust me, it will be worth it as you step into a new season of growth and healing.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and stressed by your work, school, or relationships? I'm here to help! As an online therapist, I am currently accepting new clients Monday to Friday. My focus is on supporting working professionals like you in overcoming anxiety, negative thoughts, and people pleasing behaviors. Let's work together to find the best-fit therapy plan for your goals and get you on the path to a more fulfilling life. I know taking this next step can be daunting, but trust me, it will be worth it as you step into a new season of growth and healing.
![Photo of Efrain Zepeda, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/57c8c1eb-3781-4e10-8006-4d0474c10faf/4/320x400.png)
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 23 years working as a mental health professional, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning with the goal of achieving healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.
Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 23 years working as a mental health professional, one of the most important lessons I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning with the goal of achieving healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.
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Alana T. Quinones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
Welcome to Sol Haven Wellness. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or battling with trauma, depression, or anxiety? I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these feelings. My mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and emotional wellness, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
Welcome to Sol Haven Wellness. Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or battling with trauma, depression, or anxiety? I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these feelings. My mission is to guide you on a journey of self-discovery and emotional wellness, nurturing your mind, body, and spirit.
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A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
A Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationships. Veronica provides an empathetic and caring environment to work through challenges without judgment. Veronica obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Applied Developmental Psychology and Master’s in Social Welfare at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is trained in CBT, DBT, and family and couples therapy. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the administration of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Deep-Brain Theta Stimulation.
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Yessica Curiel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity issues. Many of my clients find themselves in the role of caretaker, often as a result of past experiences or trauma, and end up feeling depleted and resentful in their relationships. I help clients learn to wade through the noise and connect to their authentic selves, which helps them healthily connect to others.
I work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity issues. Many of my clients find themselves in the role of caretaker, often as a result of past experiences or trauma, and end up feeling depleted and resentful in their relationships. I help clients learn to wade through the noise and connect to their authentic selves, which helps them healthily connect to others.
![Photo of Michael Metz, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/362e55a5-4432-448e-87d9-da622acb7567/1/320x400.png)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
![Photo of Grace Stirling, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cd455131-d589-48f3-a89f-c40f97d83077/1/320x400.png)
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
Anxiety Experts has offices in Goleta, Montecito and Ventura, as well as virtual outpatient and Virtual Intensive Outpatient (VIOP) Treatment. Our team is specialized in treating anxiety, panic, social phobia, school refusal, OCD, PTSD, BDD, and disordered eating. These problems rob one's sense of freedom, confidence and self-worth. We treat these issues with a type of CBT called Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), and Medical Nutrition Therapy from a Registered Dietician as appropriate. We have helped hundreds of adults and kids master their fears; research shows in-person and live video to be equally effective!
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Hi, I'm Dr. Tala! I am a licensed clinical psychologist here to help you improve your overall quality of life! Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming but I hope to make the journey of self-discovery as meaningful as possible.
Hi, I'm Dr. Tala! I am a licensed clinical psychologist here to help you improve your overall quality of life! Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming but I hope to make the journey of self-discovery as meaningful as possible.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.