Adults Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

My work is based on direct and honest communication informed by curiosity, empathy and mindfulness. I help my clients discover the roots of thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also identifying ways to encourage healing, growth and change. I have training and experience working with a diverse population, especially those in the creative fields. I work with individual adults struggling with a variety of life challenges including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, creative blocks and struggles in relationship. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience, and that we participate in a journey together.

Are you struggling with negative behaviors, racing thoughts, or feeling hopeless? I work with adults who struggle with depression and anxiety. I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what is triggering you, and provide skills to help you manage your reactions to the stress and difficulties in your life.

Life can be challenging and we can all benefit from having strong supports to help navigate these times. I offer a warm, supportive presence and collaborative approach, which allows for creating an atmosphere of trust, compassion, and authenticity with my clients. I am passionate about my work in supporting adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and life and relational stressors.

I offer a sliding scale to those in need during these hard times. Using a depth-psychodynamic approach, I work with individuals who seek direction and a deeper understanding of their inner & outer worlds. I am especially fond of working with the quarterlifers, early 20s-late 30s. Sessions may consist of: exploring childhood patterns, relationships and attachment styles; analyzing dreams; inner child and shadow work; strengthening trust in your intuition; coaching around manifesting your life goals; somatic and mindfulness exercises; and compassionate confrontation around where you are stuck or blocking the progress of your healing.

I am a TeleHealth Practitioner offering HIPAA secure video sessions. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. Our mental and emotional well-being impacts our physical health and the quality of our lives. I can help you to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress, gain healing from the pain and confusion of trauma and grief, and face new challenges while adjusting to a new normal. As an EMDRIA trained EMDR therapist, I can offer this powerful, evidence-based treatment for trauma. Further, I am a climate aware therapist offering help with eco-anxiety.

If you are seeking help for your relationship, it's probably because things feel distant, disconnected, or even out of control. You feel like you can't communicate no matter how hard you try. You are tired of arguing. You want to feel close again but don't know where to begin. Maybe you don't recognize yourselves after you had children and day-to-day family life feels overwhelming and joyless. Maybe you've experienced a betrayal and are so filled with sadness and rage you don't recognize yourself anymore. You want to fix things but are afraid of the pain. Perhaps you made a mistake and need help regaining your partner's trust.

Hello, I'm Melissa Barraza, a bilingual Spanish-speaking licensed clinical social worker who is committed to helping you heal from within. My work focuses on how attachment and trauma may impact your worldviews and beliefs, causing an imbalance in everyday functioning and interpersonal relationships. My goal is to help guide your healing process and create peace and harmony in your life. Some of the most common therapeutic approaches I use include attachment theory, trauma-informed practices, CBT, DBT, strengths-based, problem-solving, somatic, and client-centered interventions to help you meet your goals.

Throughout life we face various challenges, difficulties, trauma or have to make life changing decisions. There are times where the struggles we have faced and gone through continue to affect us in our present life, making us feel overwhelmed, alone, anxious or triggered. It's time to prioritize your healing and find relief. I can provide you with a safe and encouraging space to help you do the work you need to heal.

Compared to many other psychologists, my therapy style may be more goal oriented, assertive, and with a stronger focus on observing and measuring therapeutic progress over longer term emotional processing. My approach is based on my belief that we do have the power to create healthy emotions & dismantle unwanted emotions. When meeting with you, I'll want to understand how your ongoing circumstances, emotions, behaviors, or thoughts impact the short term as well as the overall outcomes in your life. I base my treatment on evidenced-based inventions, eastern & wellness perspectives, and a conscious awareness approach.

Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out… Life happens! The big secret: No one gets through it on their own. We all need the support and perspective of others to continue to learn and grow into our ever-changing, human selves. Life is a series of transitions. Let's get you through this together. My practice focuses on adolescents, and adults of all ages; mood disorders, and life transitions such as new parenthood, launching, and aging seem to be the most prevalent reasons clients seek out my support.

I will help you (or your child) learn about and understand ADHD (the first step in managing it) and how it impacts your life, and implement ways to manage symptoms and thrive. Together we can address Executive Function challenges (organization, planning, time management, setting and work toward goals, etc.), find ways to manage and work with and around your ADHD challenges, discover and utilize your strengths, find tools, techniques and strategies that work best for you. I can help kids and teens be more organized with their school work, become more self-aware, and use their strengths and interests to succeed.

In Person Sessions in Ventura! Welcome to New Generations Counseling Center! Our staff and affiliates are here to help you with your goals. We are gladly accepting Gold Coast (Medi-cal Ventura County)/ Carelon insurance. New Generations Counseling Center was created to serve clients all through Ventura County and the State of California. We consist of associate therapists that are ready to work with you on what is most important to you.

I work with adolescents (16 & older) and young adults. My areas of expertise include children and adolescent development, tech addiction and life transitions.

I specialize in assessing and diagnosing various learning, social, emotional, behavioral and developmental disabilities in children, adolescents and adults. I provide comprehensive psychological evaluations in the following areas: forensic (civil and criminal), public safety, academic, cognitive, and medical. I am a qualified medical examiner (QME) and POST-certified. In addition to psychological evaluations, I can assist as a neutral and independent expert witness or consultant.

Are you experiencing the loss of a loved one, a relationship or a job, or perhaps you have lost your sense of self and just feel stuck? Are you struggling with marriage or relationship issues or transitions in life and just don't know how to move forward? You are not alone. I believe that we all can achieve a deeper understanding of ourselves and find purpose within a safe relationship which therapy can provide.

My name is Kemi Ayanfalu, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California with over 10 years of experience. I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, behavioral challenges, abandonment, rejection, grief, generational trauma, suicidal or homicidal ideations. Trauma impacts overall functioning. Using my strong background in trauma-informed care, I have created a counseling style that is genuine, individualistic, and encouraging.

Cultivate Wellness a premier counseling center offering progressive and evidenced-based psychotherapy and wellness services for adolescents, adults, couples and families. Our engaging team of clinicians are committed to helping clients in creating healthy and long changes and cultivating a life that is worth celebrating. We offer virtual counseling to residents throughout the states of CA and CO and eco-therapy (nature based) sessions to individuals living within the Central Coast of California and the Bay Area. Services available in both English and Spanish. ¡Se ofrece sesiones en español!

Email is best to contact me! Are 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.

I believe therapy to be a powerful process by which individuals can examine patterns of behaviors. My role as a therapist is to offer an emotionally safe and supportive environment where this process can unfold. For the past 20 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings.