Music Therapy in Santa Barbara County, CA

Music therapy is an excellent complementary therapy for a wide range of needs. It is important that music therapy clients are open to new experiences and exploring ways to accomplish their therapeutic goals through different active and passive music exercises designed to encourage emotional expression, communication, and regulation. You do not need to be able to play instruments, sing, or write music to participate in music therapy sessions.

Hi! Welcome. If you are looking for a therapeutic experience in which you can feel as safe and free to be yourself as possible, I would love to co-create such a space with you. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. If you identify as being neurodivergent, living in a nonconforming way, having trauma, feeling shame, carrying grief, struggling in relationship, or experiencing a particularly difficult journey of any kind, I wholeheartedly welcome you. I want to hear and understand you exactly as you are. And I want to support you to experience the changes you most wish for in your life and your relationships.

You’ve tried so many different ways to cope with the anxiety, the depression, the kid’s problems, your partners issues and still, you have nothing to show for it at this time. You’ve talked to the pediatrician and your primary caregiver and now you're contemplating whether you should take those antidepressants and look for another therapist since the last one didn't seem to understand what things are truly like for you. What you need is an expert who truly knows that it takes to love yourself, to be who you were meant to be. I am confident and guarantee that we can get you to where you want to be.

Your body has the wisdom to help guide you through this difficult season of life, and my work is dedicated to helping you learn how to listen. My practice is currently focused on providing a unique body-based (somatic) approach for adults and couples/partnerships who are healing from trauma and co-dependency. The way that you feel in your mind, body, and spirit is a reflection on for how you walk through the world, and my approach takes this into account to provide a safe, gentle, and direct space for you and your partner(s) to explore how you show up in your life and relationships.

Our quality of life is determined by the quality of our relationships. Whatever your goals may be, change is an inside job, and I'm here to be both a witness and a resource in that complex process. When we can let go of shame and judgments around emotions, we allow space to cultivate more curiosity, compassion, acceptance, resiliency, and joy. When we utilize mistakes as informational gifts we can strengthen and clarify the authentic self. I would like to help you meet this self.

My name is Max Sleep-Frankel, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); I am also certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and a Grief Informed Professional (CGP). I have extensive experience working with older adults and adults with disabilities as they navigate the many life transitions that beset them during this time period. My approach to therapy is to serve as a guide to accomplishing your personal goals and living a more enriched life.

Realizing there are times that are too overwhelming to handle on your own is scary. My approach to psychotherapy is to create a warm, nonjudgmental, and safe environment that supports adolescents, families and adults as they learn to navigate through difficult life circumstances. I encompass a gentle yet direct approach with my clients, and ensure every unique individual diversity is honored and respected. I draw upon therapeutic modalities that help the individual re-establish a relationship with their lost inner strengths and open new perspectives that foster more self love and compassion.

Hello All. My name is Bob Schetter and if you are seeking help in your personal life with issues of disability, past incarceration, trauma, or early relationship issues you've come to the right place. My professional life has been dictated by careers with the Developmentally Disabled, and forensic interventions at state prisons. Personally, I have overcome issues of disability due to a birth defect and have used the creative arts to help reduce anxiety and present myself to the world. Artistic Therapy is a degree I created at the University of Michigan and I support engagement in the Arts as a path to self fulfillment.

Hi! I am in the process of relocating from the Bay Area to Santa Barbara. Currently offering tele-health while I secure an office space for in person sessions. I have worked with couples going through significant life changes, teenagers (and their parents) who have behavioral struggles, blended families redefining household dynamics, people who are having "mental blocks" that prevent them from accomplishing their goals, young adults at risk of hospitalization, and everything in between. My goal as a therapist is to support you on your journey. Whatever that may be! This space is reserved solely for YOU to get the support you need.

My role as a psychotherapist is to accompany people on their courageous journeys of healing, discovery, and self-expression. I enjoy working with individuals who are curious and inspired to take their inner work seriously. I believe that the narratives we tell about ourselves hold tremendous power and that, through our work together, we can become more conscious of how these stories shape our lives in order to find opportunities for new understanding and meaning making. As a depth psychotherapist, I have reverence for the wisdom of psyche, the unconscious, to help guide us to explore parts of ourselves in order to become more whole.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, hopeless or down? Now more than ever, people are questioning and exploring how they view themselves, others and the world. Therapy can help explore these difficult issues helping you find new solutions and perspective. Eliza provides a calm, nurturing and safe environment while challenging you to reach your greatest potential. She genuinely listens and gives each person individualized therapy tailored to their specific needs and experiences. Eliza uses collaborative therapeutic techniques to develop a more fulfilling thriving life experience.

Do you have a hard time expressing your feelings that results in feeling anxious or sad? Do you feel unheard or misunderstood? I love to help individuals who are serious about their healing journey and ready to take the next step. Let's get your power back that resides inside of you to establish a sense of happiness, fulfillment, self-worth, self-love, and wholeness utilizing a holistic approach. have worked working with victims of sexual assault, women recovering from addiction, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I believe in focusing on the whole body for long-lasting results. Email is best to contact me!

As a marriage and family therapist my primary goal in therapy is to help individuals, couples and families achieve their goals in therapy. Whether it is restoring trust and harmony in relationships, successfully moving past addictive cycles, finding a deeper sense of purpose and satisfaction in life, working through trauma, or recovering from depression, there is support and hope for you. I use methodologies rooted in science and validated by research. I believe that it is through authentic connection to others that we grow in self awareness and emotional health.

Ryja (he/they) is motivated by a strong belief in each human's potential to transform suffering into wisdom, compassion, freedom, and loving action. He has immersed himself in learning different ways to facilitate this transformation. Beyond his formal training and licensure as a clinical psychologist, Ryja's orientation to his work with clients is deeply informed by his 2 and ¬Ω years living and studying full-time at a Zen monastery, and certification as a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide. Ryja has expertise in responding to times of stress, professional and caregiver burnout, and life transition.

Welcome! Are you drawn to the natural world when you need to feel more grounded, calm, or inspired? Are you looking to broaden your community of support? I work with people primarily outside in the natural world, engaging in ecotherapy practices. We would meet at a local park in the East Bay Area, where we would sit, walk, or explore the area while tending to whatever stresses, questions, or emotions are arising in you.

Sometimes ordinary psychotherapy just isn’t “it”. Most women entering my practice come due to persistent sexual and emotional problems that regular psychotherapy analyzed but did not effectively facilitate. Sometimes, “How does it make you feel?” Is too little and insufficient for change. You are left with an inventory of your issues and little change. You will likely find me quite different to the above. I don’t fit the mold because I studied to be the answer to the above in my practices.

Welcome to my psychology today page. I’m so glad you’re here. My goal is to support you on your path as you make new discoveries that lead you to a peaceful and fulfilling life. I'm trained in traditional psychotherapeutic methods combined with a deeper more nuanced understanding of the human experience. I strive to create a safe atmosphere for you to learn new ways of meeting life’s challenges and coping with stress. If you or a loved one are suffering from depression, anxiety, addiction, or trauma, I can help. No matter what situation you are struggling with, we can work together to heal your inner wounds, and build the resilience

I specialize in working with individuals grappling with the chaos of out-of-control behaviors or the weight of unresolved trauma. My clients are in search of a sanctuary where truth serves as the cornerstone, and the journey to self-discovery is honored. My role is to facilitate this exploration, to gently guide them through the unveiling of their true selves. Maybe you've had to hide parts of who you are or felt ashamed of your behaviors. In our shared space, you are encouraged to bring your whole self into the light. Collaboratively, we will work together to achieve your goals.

Hello! My name is Shohreh but I go by Sho for short. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor who has a passion to help others achieve their best life. Sometimes life can leave one feeling lost or powerless, you may be wondering what your next steps should be. I would be honored to help you navigate and walk with you in your journey to finding and reclaiming your true self.