Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA
Are you and your partner fighting more? Do you feel distant and disconnected, lonely and truly concerned about the state of your partnership? Has infidelity got you feeling angry, depressed or anxious and is this getting in the way of your daily life, depriving you of any joy and happiness? It's time to reach out and get some professional help because trying to figure out these kinds of difficulties can be a daunting task when undertaken alone or when trying to clear out the cobwebs that make resolving partnership issues feel insurmountable. Get the help you need...now!
Are you and your partner fighting more? Do you feel distant and disconnected, lonely and truly concerned about the state of your partnership? Has infidelity got you feeling angry, depressed or anxious and is this getting in the way of your daily life, depriving you of any joy and happiness? It's time to reach out and get some professional help because trying to figure out these kinds of difficulties can be a daunting task when undertaken alone or when trying to clear out the cobwebs that make resolving partnership issues feel insurmountable. Get the help you need...now!
Keely Paola Carey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Solvang, CA 93463
My model of counseling takes a collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower you to recognize and utilize your strengths as a means of moving through sadness, anxiety, and fear. I enjoy working with individuals who are navigating different transitions in life (high school, college, adulthood, parenthood, etc.). The heart of my work is helping young people who are ready to restore healing, peace, and balance to their lives, especially helping young adults and new parents navigate the challenging roles and expectations of life changes.
My model of counseling takes a collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower you to recognize and utilize your strengths as a means of moving through sadness, anxiety, and fear. I enjoy working with individuals who are navigating different transitions in life (high school, college, adulthood, parenthood, etc.). The heart of my work is helping young people who are ready to restore healing, peace, and balance to their lives, especially helping young adults and new parents navigate the challenging roles and expectations of life changes.
Janell Blake
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
You are insightful and self-aware, you know all of the “right” things to do and think, and yet you still struggle to truly feel good enough. Have you spent your life trying to achieve and move up the ladder and still feel anxious, panicky, or like something is missing? You might be a people pleaser and struggle to say no or to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you have a hard time showing all of yourself to loved ones and instead present only the parts of yourself that seem likable - leaving you feeling unknown and alone. You may give and give to others and yet neglect to care for yourself or to ask for your own needs to be met.
You are insightful and self-aware, you know all of the “right” things to do and think, and yet you still struggle to truly feel good enough. Have you spent your life trying to achieve and move up the ladder and still feel anxious, panicky, or like something is missing? You might be a people pleaser and struggle to say no or to set healthy boundaries. Maybe you have a hard time showing all of yourself to loved ones and instead present only the parts of yourself that seem likable - leaving you feeling unknown and alone. You may give and give to others and yet neglect to care for yourself or to ask for your own needs to be met.
I view therapy as a collaborative endeavor to gain deeper self-understanding and address rigid patterns. It provides an opportunity to spend devoted time on yourself, examining the stories about who you are and planting seeds for something new. The therapeutic journey is filled with creativity, careful listening, and new perspectives that lead to greater insight and lasting change. My role is to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your inner world. You are welcome to come as you are, and trust that my aim is to be curious, honest, and empathetic to your needs.
I view therapy as a collaborative endeavor to gain deeper self-understanding and address rigid patterns. It provides an opportunity to spend devoted time on yourself, examining the stories about who you are and planting seeds for something new. The therapeutic journey is filled with creativity, careful listening, and new perspectives that lead to greater insight and lasting change. My role is to create a nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your inner world. You are welcome to come as you are, and trust that my aim is to be curious, honest, and empathetic to your needs.
Kattie Bachar
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waitlist for new clients
I'm glad you're here! My work is firmly rooted in existential humanism, meaning the search for meaning and self-realization is central to our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and your experience and it is my great honor to walk with you on your path. The relationship we will build collaboratively in session will aid you on your healing journey. I am skilled at creating a non-judgmental environment and accepting you where you are, no matter where that is, as we work to shine a light on what once seemed too dark to face.
I'm glad you're here! My work is firmly rooted in existential humanism, meaning the search for meaning and self-realization is central to our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and your experience and it is my great honor to walk with you on your path. The relationship we will build collaboratively in session will aid you on your healing journey. I am skilled at creating a non-judgmental environment and accepting you where you are, no matter where that is, as we work to shine a light on what once seemed too dark to face.
Tracy Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93109 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I work from a perspective that communication and understanding have immense impact on our personal wellbeing. Whether your experiences are personal or interpersonal, a therapeutic space can help you to build tools and gain perspectives to improve your life satisfaction. I work with a variety of life challenges and specifically people experiencing relationship distress, feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, unlovability, feeling overwhelmed or worried about the future.
I work from a perspective that communication and understanding have immense impact on our personal wellbeing. Whether your experiences are personal or interpersonal, a therapeutic space can help you to build tools and gain perspectives to improve your life satisfaction. I work with a variety of life challenges and specifically people experiencing relationship distress, feelings of helplessness, worthlessness, unlovability, feeling overwhelmed or worried about the future.
I challenge you to bring in your most obstinate life problems, and we will work to a solution as quickly as possible. An honest, action-oriented approach to therapy can solve your problems in a matter of months rather than years. I do not hold any state board licenses and am a professional psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology practicing as a life coach/consultant. I have more than 7000 supervised hours in the field and use a broad skill set tailored to each client. Although I do not take insurance, I strive to offset this by offering a time-limited, goal-oriented approach to therapy.
I challenge you to bring in your most obstinate life problems, and we will work to a solution as quickly as possible. An honest, action-oriented approach to therapy can solve your problems in a matter of months rather than years. I do not hold any state board licenses and am a professional psychologist with a PhD in clinical psychology practicing as a life coach/consultant. I have more than 7000 supervised hours in the field and use a broad skill set tailored to each client. Although I do not take insurance, I strive to offset this by offering a time-limited, goal-oriented approach to therapy.
Romi Cumes Somatic Therapy, P.C.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that you may be seeking a recalibration, an awakening, or a new way forward. As a somatic psychotherapist and intuitive healer, my intention is to support individuals to get in touch with the lived experience of the body, especially as it pertains to body-mind-spirit healing, personal development, and relational growth. My approach is theoretically holistic, supporting clients to identify, explore, and transform stuck patterns to support healing and a balanced life. Please note - > There is currently a waitlist for all new clients. Inquire for waitlist and/or to be referred to a skilled Associate.
I understand that you may be seeking a recalibration, an awakening, or a new way forward. As a somatic psychotherapist and intuitive healer, my intention is to support individuals to get in touch with the lived experience of the body, especially as it pertains to body-mind-spirit healing, personal development, and relational growth. My approach is theoretically holistic, supporting clients to identify, explore, and transform stuck patterns to support healing and a balanced life. Please note - > There is currently a waitlist for all new clients. Inquire for waitlist and/or to be referred to a skilled Associate.
Keriann Long
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Waitlist for new clients
Something upsetting happened. Whether it happened recently or years ago, it still bothers you today. It's hard to talk about. Thoughts about it pop into your head more than you want them to. Things that remind you of what happened make you feel upset, too. There is a feeling of constantly being on edge, like you can never truly relax. You would like to be able to move on and live your life in peace, but you have not been able to yet. There is a part of you that believes you might not have to feel this way. A part that believes therapy could help you feel better and find more peace in your life. That part of you is right.
Something upsetting happened. Whether it happened recently or years ago, it still bothers you today. It's hard to talk about. Thoughts about it pop into your head more than you want them to. Things that remind you of what happened make you feel upset, too. There is a feeling of constantly being on edge, like you can never truly relax. You would like to be able to move on and live your life in peace, but you have not been able to yet. There is a part of you that believes you might not have to feel this way. A part that believes therapy could help you feel better and find more peace in your life. That part of you is right.
Tamara Cummings
Licensed Educational Psychologist, MA, EdS, LEP
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
In my practice, I employ therapeutic models like Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and more. With specialized training in child psychology, learning, and development, I apply research-based strategies to address educational and developmental challenges. My focus is on overcoming obstacles related to student learning and behavior. This involves crafting personalized plans such as BIPs and IEPs, conducting FBAs, assessing progress, and offering counseling to students and families. My services aim to support students academically, emotionally, and socially by integrating mental health with learning and behavior.
In my practice, I employ therapeutic models like Solution Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, and more. With specialized training in child psychology, learning, and development, I apply research-based strategies to address educational and developmental challenges. My focus is on overcoming obstacles related to student learning and behavior. This involves crafting personalized plans such as BIPs and IEPs, conducting FBAs, assessing progress, and offering counseling to students and families. My services aim to support students academically, emotionally, and socially by integrating mental health with learning and behavior.
Lisa Conn Akoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, lonely, depressed, anxious, fearful, unfulfilled, or going through a life transition? You're not alone...we all have to face life's challenges! I believe true change & growth require a willingness to take risks. Resiliency & self-trust are strengthened by facing & moving through adversity. Together, we can explore & map out a plan so you can take that leap of faith, try something new, face your fear, or learn to accept the things outside your control. Life can be hard at times...with insight, the right tools, supportive relationships, & a little courage you can get through almost anything & live a fulfilled life!
Feeling stuck, lonely, depressed, anxious, fearful, unfulfilled, or going through a life transition? You're not alone...we all have to face life's challenges! I believe true change & growth require a willingness to take risks. Resiliency & self-trust are strengthened by facing & moving through adversity. Together, we can explore & map out a plan so you can take that leap of faith, try something new, face your fear, or learn to accept the things outside your control. Life can be hard at times...with insight, the right tools, supportive relationships, & a little courage you can get through almost anything & live a fulfilled life!
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I aim to be a catalyst for creating hope, purpose, and meaning in a person's life. I help people to seek wholeness through integration of mind, body and soul (spirit) in order to expand their consciousness, so they can build the capacity to live more meaningfully.
I aim to be a catalyst for creating hope, purpose, and meaning in a person's life. I help people to seek wholeness through integration of mind, body and soul (spirit) in order to expand their consciousness, so they can build the capacity to live more meaningfully.
Everyone encounters some psychological stress. It doesn't have to be dramatic or pathological to have a major impact on the quality of your life. Sometimes, a difficult relationship can throw you off center. The far reaching effects of interpersonal conflict cannot be underestimated. To break unhealthy patterns, it's often necessary to seek help. At other times, you may face an existential crisis, searching for meaning and inner truth. Many high functioning clients suffer from Imposter Syndrome and want to understand why having it all doesn't add up to happiness. A stint of therapy can shed healing light on the mystery of life.
Everyone encounters some psychological stress. It doesn't have to be dramatic or pathological to have a major impact on the quality of your life. Sometimes, a difficult relationship can throw you off center. The far reaching effects of interpersonal conflict cannot be underestimated. To break unhealthy patterns, it's often necessary to seek help. At other times, you may face an existential crisis, searching for meaning and inner truth. Many high functioning clients suffer from Imposter Syndrome and want to understand why having it all doesn't add up to happiness. A stint of therapy can shed healing light on the mystery of life.
Joe Gonzalez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
I work with people ages 13-85. Some of the issues I support people with adjustment issues, self-esteem, social pressure, issues you may be dealing with, expected and unexpected. Now may be the time to realize help is available. Life can be challenging and difficult . You may be dealing with depression or work-related issues. This will be safe environment
I work with people ages 13-85. Some of the issues I support people with adjustment issues, self-esteem, social pressure, issues you may be dealing with, expected and unexpected. Now may be the time to realize help is available. Life can be challenging and difficult . You may be dealing with depression or work-related issues. This will be safe environment
If you are facing a difficult transition in your relationship, depression, addiction, trauma, or simply wanting to increase your life's potential, contact me with questions concerning psychotherapy. Addressing the presenting problem, we will identify past memories, present behavior and emotions, and their impact on living a creative life. By engaging your imagination, we gain access to your hidden potential, hindered by negative belief patterns. Together we will transform your life's most difficult challenges and develop the courage to create opportunities to live more passionately.
If you are facing a difficult transition in your relationship, depression, addiction, trauma, or simply wanting to increase your life's potential, contact me with questions concerning psychotherapy. Addressing the presenting problem, we will identify past memories, present behavior and emotions, and their impact on living a creative life. By engaging your imagination, we gain access to your hidden potential, hindered by negative belief patterns. Together we will transform your life's most difficult challenges and develop the courage to create opportunities to live more passionately.
Janine Flaming
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Maria, CA 93454 (Online Only)
Therapy is an opportunity to gain new skills and gain insight. I work with clients ready to make a change and pursue attainable goals in the following: - Grief and loss – responding to the loss of a loved one and learning how to cope with feelings and stressors, end of life issues, care giver issues, - Depression and Anxiety- identify feelings and learn to manage emotions, develop new skills - Body image/ self image/ impulsivity- how the way we think of ourselves affects what we do, and how we eat - Spirituality/ Religion- religious conflicts within families and culture, guilt and shame, forgiveness - Parenting, Adoption, Bonding
Therapy is an opportunity to gain new skills and gain insight. I work with clients ready to make a change and pursue attainable goals in the following: - Grief and loss – responding to the loss of a loved one and learning how to cope with feelings and stressors, end of life issues, care giver issues, - Depression and Anxiety- identify feelings and learn to manage emotions, develop new skills - Body image/ self image/ impulsivity- how the way we think of ourselves affects what we do, and how we eat - Spirituality/ Religion- religious conflicts within families and culture, guilt and shame, forgiveness - Parenting, Adoption, Bonding
Ally Misanko
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93108
Are you frequently worrying about things you can’t control? Do you tend to talk negatively to yourself or feel like you aren’t enough? Are you concerned about relationship issues? Being a human today is hard and people come to therapy for many different reasons. It can be challenging to manage all the aspects of personal, professional, and family life, leaving self-care and wellness on the back burner. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve communication, feel better, and live well. I value the importance of building a trusting and collaborative relationship and know that finding the right therapist can be hard.
Are you frequently worrying about things you can’t control? Do you tend to talk negatively to yourself or feel like you aren’t enough? Are you concerned about relationship issues? Being a human today is hard and people come to therapy for many different reasons. It can be challenging to manage all the aspects of personal, professional, and family life, leaving self-care and wellness on the back burner. I am committed to helping individuals and couples improve communication, feel better, and live well. I value the importance of building a trusting and collaborative relationship and know that finding the right therapist can be hard.
Therapy is a process of healing, growth and change. The aim is to achieve lasting growth by helping you find ways of seeing, thinking and feeling that leave you more capable and prosperous. My passion is to help children, teens, couples and adults build on their strengths to reach their full potential. My style is compassionate, nonjudgmental and interactive.
Therapy is a process of healing, growth and change. The aim is to achieve lasting growth by helping you find ways of seeing, thinking and feeling that leave you more capable and prosperous. My passion is to help children, teens, couples and adults build on their strengths to reach their full potential. My style is compassionate, nonjudgmental and interactive.
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.
Volney Tavarez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also bring unexpected emotional, physical, and relational challenges. You deserve a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship through whatever this new season brings, so that you can provide the best care for yourself and your family. I specialize in helping parents and families navigate the unique challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting as they journey through these transformative phases. It is my privilege to walk alongside you through this time.
Parenthood is a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it can also bring unexpected emotional, physical, and relational challenges. You deserve a warm and supportive therapeutic relationship through whatever this new season brings, so that you can provide the best care for yourself and your family. I specialize in helping parents and families navigate the unique challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting as they journey through these transformative phases. It is my privilege to walk alongside you through this time.
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Number of Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA
1,000+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA who prioritize treating:
| 92% | Anxiety |
| 86% | Depression |
| 73% | Relationship Issues |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Coping Skills |
| 63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 69% | Aetna |
| 58% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 56% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Santa Barbara County, CA see their clients
| 70% | In Person and Online | |
| 30% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 81% | Female | |
| 18% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |