In Person Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA
Yvonne Rendina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, MLIS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome! As an Integrative Psychotherapist, my passion lies in supporting individuals on their journey of reconnection with their most essential sense of self, living in alignment with their values, and feeling a deeper sense of belonging and peace in the world. I have an affinity for working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect, and attachment injury—which can manifest as low self-worth, limiting beliefs, codependency, a dysregulated nervous system, chronic health concerns, and relational challenges, among others.
Welcome! As an Integrative Psychotherapist, my passion lies in supporting individuals on their journey of reconnection with their most essential sense of self, living in alignment with their values, and feeling a deeper sense of belonging and peace in the world. I have an affinity for working with individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, abuse, or neglect, and attachment injury—which can manifest as low self-worth, limiting beliefs, codependency, a dysregulated nervous system, chronic health concerns, and relational challenges, among others.
Danielle Dwan
Registered Psychological Associate, MPH , PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Juggling the multiple roles and relationships that society calls us into can be quite the challenge. However, understanding why and how we suffer can give us insight into our deeply held longings. Therefore, our symptoms have the potential to guide us toward our most authentic path. I specialize in working with those in "quarter-life" (roughly 18-40) as they grapple with identity issues, relationships, finding their place in the world, and balancing a life that includes both meaning and stability. I provide a safe and openhearted experience for my clients where all aspects of the self are welcomed with warmth and curiosity.
Juggling the multiple roles and relationships that society calls us into can be quite the challenge. However, understanding why and how we suffer can give us insight into our deeply held longings. Therefore, our symptoms have the potential to guide us toward our most authentic path. I specialize in working with those in "quarter-life" (roughly 18-40) as they grapple with identity issues, relationships, finding their place in the world, and balancing a life that includes both meaning and stability. I provide a safe and openhearted experience for my clients where all aspects of the self are welcomed with warmth and curiosity.
Lindsey Grattarola Lmft Clinical Supervisor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, CS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lompoc, CA 93436
Are you looking for a safe place to feel heard and validated? Are you looking to make some changes? Have you experienced a loss that is keeping you stuck? Taking the first step towards counseling can feel difficult and takes courage. I'll be here with you. Together we will explore the areas that are keeping you stuck and begin to move past those hard places. I am here to offer support and encouragement for those experiencing depression, anxiety, family or relational conflicts, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
Are you looking for a safe place to feel heard and validated? Are you looking to make some changes? Have you experienced a loss that is keeping you stuck? Taking the first step towards counseling can feel difficult and takes courage. I'll be here with you. Together we will explore the areas that are keeping you stuck and begin to move past those hard places. I am here to offer support and encouragement for those experiencing depression, anxiety, family or relational conflicts, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders.
Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome! I am a MFT trainee specializing in the mind-body connection and offering a holistic approach to healing! I am certified in EMDR and grief counseling.
Welcome! I am a MFT trainee specializing in the mind-body connection and offering a holistic approach to healing! I am certified in EMDR and grief counseling.
I can work all ages clients with a diverse population and cultural backgrounds. I utilized a system approach focusing on narrative, collaborative, and solution focus approaches. I also utilized cognitive behavioral therapy at the request of the client. I always would like to support others and assist them in improving their situation.
I can work all ages clients with a diverse population and cultural backgrounds. I utilized a system approach focusing on narrative, collaborative, and solution focus approaches. I also utilized cognitive behavioral therapy at the request of the client. I always would like to support others and assist them in improving their situation.
I have several years of experience working with adults in outpatient clinic settings and private practice. I help clients learn how to build healthy relationships, work through traumas, and manage life stressors so they can live meaningful lives. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach by drawing from different therapy modalities to address individual needs. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I challenge clients to move past their comfort zone by identifying strengths and providing a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
I have several years of experience working with adults in outpatient clinic settings and private practice. I help clients learn how to build healthy relationships, work through traumas, and manage life stressors so they can live meaningful lives. I believe in a collaborative client-centered approach by drawing from different therapy modalities to address individual needs. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate. I challenge clients to move past their comfort zone by identifying strengths and providing a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.
Hello there! I'm Stevie Clark, a therapist trainee. I am excited about the opportunity to embark on a fulfilling journey in the field of counseling. Currently I am under the expert supervision of Melinda Haynes, Ma LMFT-102308, at Family & Children Counseling Services. I am committed to cultivating my therapeutic skills and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families. I am eager about the prospect of contributing to the field of counseling and look forward to further opportunities for growth and the privilege of helping others navigate their journeys toward healing and resilience.
Hello there! I'm Stevie Clark, a therapist trainee. I am excited about the opportunity to embark on a fulfilling journey in the field of counseling. Currently I am under the expert supervision of Melinda Haynes, Ma LMFT-102308, at Family & Children Counseling Services. I am committed to cultivating my therapeutic skills and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families. I am eager about the prospect of contributing to the field of counseling and look forward to further opportunities for growth and the privilege of helping others navigate their journeys toward healing and resilience.
If you are reading this, you have already begun the journey toward healing and self-discovery! My goal is to support your growth towards the person you desire to be, heal hurts from the past, and find peace in a sometimes chaotic and stress-filled world. I strive to make a safe space to listen and provide you with gentle guidance, professional interventions that may contribute to wellness, and empathy in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. Life is so short, aren't you worth the journey towards wellness and happiness?! I believe you are!
If you are reading this, you have already begun the journey toward healing and self-discovery! My goal is to support your growth towards the person you desire to be, heal hurts from the past, and find peace in a sometimes chaotic and stress-filled world. I strive to make a safe space to listen and provide you with gentle guidance, professional interventions that may contribute to wellness, and empathy in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. Life is so short, aren't you worth the journey towards wellness and happiness?! I believe you are!
Karen Cowdrey is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families. She has over 30 years of experience in many individual, family and group psychotherapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Assertiveness Training, and other Cognitive and Behavioral methods. Karen has extensive inpatient and partial hospitalization experience. She has worked with clients whose problems have spanned from very seriously impaired individuals to very highly functioning persons.
Karen Cowdrey is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psychotherapy with individuals, couples and families. She has over 30 years of experience in many individual, family and group psychotherapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Assertiveness Training, and other Cognitive and Behavioral methods. Karen has extensive inpatient and partial hospitalization experience. She has worked with clients whose problems have spanned from very seriously impaired individuals to very highly functioning persons.
David Barks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I help my clients navigate difficulties in their emotions, relationships, and other areas of their lives by gaining a deeper awareness of their patterns, strengths and needs. Many of my clients are seeking help with challenges that can show up as anxiety, self-sabotage, putting their own needs last, disconnection or growing distance in their relationship, and a general sense of feeling lost. Struggling alone for too long can lead us to feel alone, stuck and hopeless. I help my clients find ways to prioritize their emotional health and boundaries so they can thrive in their authentic selves.
I help my clients navigate difficulties in their emotions, relationships, and other areas of their lives by gaining a deeper awareness of their patterns, strengths and needs. Many of my clients are seeking help with challenges that can show up as anxiety, self-sabotage, putting their own needs last, disconnection or growing distance in their relationship, and a general sense of feeling lost. Struggling alone for too long can lead us to feel alone, stuck and hopeless. I help my clients find ways to prioritize their emotional health and boundaries so they can thrive in their authentic selves.
New Beginnings Counseling Center
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
We offer confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Experienced counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
We offer confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Experienced counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
At any age, life can become overwhelming and challenging to navigate. Whatever pain or suffering that brought you here today, I am ready to work with you on finding a way through the muddiness of your life’s obstacles. I work from a depth-oriented Somatic psychotherapy lens and believe that you hold the answers that need to be uncovered. We will work with the nervous system and understand how the body, emotions, and brain interact.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Navigating the profound pain of losing a loved one is one of life's greatest challenges. You might be feeling misunderstood because no one seems to understand the profound depth of your pain. You might worry about overwhelming others if you were honest about how you're really feeling. You might feel constantly irritable and on-edge or numb and just exhausted. You might worry about not honoring your loved one properly, or what it means if you were to seek out joy again.
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Lena Firestone
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Are you feeling stuck in your life today, or noticing more conflict in your relationships? This could be a sign that you are being called to do the deep work of exploring your past, your present, and your patterns in an effort to heal and grow? I believe therapy can offer you the opportunity to understand and heal from the destructive relationship dynamics, unresolved trauma, inadequate attachment experiences, and negative core beliefs that may be holding you back in your life today. Working on yourself takes courage, but you don’t have to go it alone!
Are you feeling stuck in your life today, or noticing more conflict in your relationships? This could be a sign that you are being called to do the deep work of exploring your past, your present, and your patterns in an effort to heal and grow? I believe therapy can offer you the opportunity to understand and heal from the destructive relationship dynamics, unresolved trauma, inadequate attachment experiences, and negative core beliefs that may be holding you back in your life today. Working on yourself takes courage, but you don’t have to go it alone!
Kendall Jory
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
It's truly a joy to support our Santa Barbara Community! I specialize in anxiety, trauma/EMDR, and coping with chronic health conditions. I also help people shift people-pleasing, codependency, and perfectionism. Many of my clients have grown up in dysfunctional family systems and are struggling with the impact of these experiences on their self worth, relationships, and daily anxiety. Others are dealing with confusing or mysterious chronic health issues and are feeling anxious about their symptoms and alone. My aim is help you live a life where you feel less on-edge, confident in who you are, and a stronger sense of meaning.
It's truly a joy to support our Santa Barbara Community! I specialize in anxiety, trauma/EMDR, and coping with chronic health conditions. I also help people shift people-pleasing, codependency, and perfectionism. Many of my clients have grown up in dysfunctional family systems and are struggling with the impact of these experiences on their self worth, relationships, and daily anxiety. Others are dealing with confusing or mysterious chronic health issues and are feeling anxious about their symptoms and alone. My aim is help you live a life where you feel less on-edge, confident in who you are, and a stronger sense of meaning.
If you are facing difficulty in life (as we all have) I believe in getting the support and care you deserve. I have extensive knowledge in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction/recovery, couples work and Alzheimer's disease / dementia. I also love working with children and teens (and even have two of my own)! I look at the issues we face in a whole-person approach and believe in exploring all aspects of a client's health including mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise.
If you are facing difficulty in life (as we all have) I believe in getting the support and care you deserve. I have extensive knowledge in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction/recovery, couples work and Alzheimer's disease / dementia. I also love working with children and teens (and even have two of my own)! I look at the issues we face in a whole-person approach and believe in exploring all aspects of a client's health including mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise.
Selena Rockwell
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Welcome. I have a passion for helping people connect to deeper parts of themselves and access their innate ability to shift, heal and grow. I create a safe, curious, collaborative and compassionate space. In working with clients my approach is to be a skilled and kind mirror and facilitator of change. I believe being in therapy takes courage. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey. My hope is that we can work together to support you in being your best self.
Welcome. I have a passion for helping people connect to deeper parts of themselves and access their innate ability to shift, heal and grow. I create a safe, curious, collaborative and compassionate space. In working with clients my approach is to be a skilled and kind mirror and facilitator of change. I believe being in therapy takes courage. I would be honored to walk beside you on your journey. My hope is that we can work together to support you in being your best self.
Ceci Frost
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I concentrate on three main areas: grief, pre-marital/couples, and life transitions. Are you finding it hard to cope with your grief, trying to navigate through this new chapter of your life? The ache for your loved one is profound, leaving you uncertain about how to move forward. In your quest for comfort and understanding, you might be turning to the internet for guidance. Instead of endlessly scrolling, let’s take a moment to process these feelings together, step by step, as we seek healing, hope, and wholeness. I lost my mom as a teenager and my dad in adulthood—two distinct experiences, each with its own unique relationship.
I concentrate on three main areas: grief, pre-marital/couples, and life transitions. Are you finding it hard to cope with your grief, trying to navigate through this new chapter of your life? The ache for your loved one is profound, leaving you uncertain about how to move forward. In your quest for comfort and understanding, you might be turning to the internet for guidance. Instead of endlessly scrolling, let’s take a moment to process these feelings together, step by step, as we seek healing, hope, and wholeness. I lost my mom as a teenager and my dad in adulthood—two distinct experiences, each with its own unique relationship.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and my name is Christine Sumner. I think it’s important to develop trust and rapport in a therapeutic relationship. I say therapists are like shoes. You shop for shoes just like you shop for a therapist. Sometimes you find the perfect shoes and sometimes you think you have the right shoes. Once you go out of the store and walk in your shoes for a while, they can start hurting your feet. You throw them in a closet and forget about them. Therapy can be the same way, especially when you have some tough things to work through.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, and my name is Christine Sumner. I think it’s important to develop trust and rapport in a therapeutic relationship. I say therapists are like shoes. You shop for shoes just like you shop for a therapist. Sometimes you find the perfect shoes and sometimes you think you have the right shoes. Once you go out of the store and walk in your shoes for a while, they can start hurting your feet. You throw them in a closet and forget about them. Therapy can be the same way, especially when you have some tough things to work through.
With a genuine and warm-hearted demeanor, my clinical goals are to empower my clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive transformation. Through the integration of Positive Psychology, CBT, and Adlerian principles, my success for more than a decade and a half has been equipping individuals with tools and insights needed to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
With a genuine and warm-hearted demeanor, my clinical goals are to empower my clients to embark on a journey of self-discovery and positive transformation. Through the integration of Positive Psychology, CBT, and Adlerian principles, my success for more than a decade and a half has been equipping individuals with tools and insights needed to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve lasting well-being.
