Adults Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

As a Marriage and Family therapist, I work with couples & individuals: *With couples,I focus our work within a developmental framework to achieve empathic communication and differentiation leading to deepened emotional intimacy; *With those experiencing life transitions, we explore the impact on us as individuals & on our relationships; *In navigating depression, life style choices, anxiety, and other struggles I provide the opportunity to challenge & ability to realize your potential *Teaching communication skills, the focus is to make the accompanying shift from looking outside ourselves for explanation to taking responsibility for Self. *I offer DBT for individuals/groups to develop the ability to regulate emotions.

Are you feeling stuck? When facing emotional challenges, it can affect every facet of your life, including your relationships. My aim is to help you create a fulfilling life with meaningful connections. I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families through difficult times, addressing areas such as communication, relational dynamics, intimacy, anxiety, depression, addiction, and life transitions. I specialize in sex addiction therapy, betrayal trauma, and couples who want to heal after an affair.

Adjustment to (or the process of) having children, communication in your relationship, and addictions... These are my specialties. I use a strengths based, mindfulness approach and the Gottman method.

Change is ready for you. Do you find yourself battling burnout, anxiety, or depression? Are you feeling trapped or besieged by overwhelming emotions? If you're yearning for a shift in your life, CHANGE is possible. I specialize in guiding individuals through transformative journeys, helping them break free from limiting patterns and heal past wounds that hinder their path to fulfillment. In my therapy sessions, you'll find a safe haven—a space free of judgment and filled with compassion. Together, we'll unravel the layers of your being, unearth hidden truths, and cultivate new coping mechanisms. Your authentic self awaits you.

Welcome. Many people wonder: "Will my stress and anxiety ever go away?" "Why do relationships cause me so much pain?" "Will I ever be happy?" "Why am I so hard on myself or others?" Unfortunately many individuals needlessly struggle with these questions for years without relief. Change is possible. I have helped many individuals break free from deeply ingrained destructive patterns to create loving and fulfilling lives. Please contact me to learn more.

Let’s work together to move your life forward. There are things that get in the way of living a full and happy life. These obstacles often come from things in our past, current relationship challenges or other circumstances that seem to be out of our control. Therapy can help people deal with these issues and can be your first step towards a happier and more fulfilling life. I bring compassion, understanding and hope to my therapeutic work. I truly listen to your concerns and understand the issues that you are trying to resolve. I seek to develop a therapeutic approach that meets your unique needs.

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 specialize in helping women in their 20’s-40's who struggle with: anxiety, depression, loneliness, imposter syndrome/persistent feeling of not-good-enough, low self-esteem, perfectionism/pressure of “effortless perfectionism”. Together we will sift through your thought process, look at how it shows up in your relationships, and survey your emotional landscape. I am drawn to help clarify what is being said from what desires to be said. By connecting with what you yearn for in life, we work together to bring more calm, inner centeredness, a feeling of wholeness, and authentic living.

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 that 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.

Does it feel like you are giving life all you’ve got, and yet you’re still unhappy, anxious and stressed? You might be overwhelmed by the never-ending to-do list and numerous responsibilities, feeling guilty or insecure that you can’t “do it all” at 100%, or feeling resentful, burned out and underappreciated. You often listen to a harsh, critical voice in your head, that only points out "your faults." It's hard to recognize the person you’ve become. You wonder how you can keep juggling so much while feeling so bad. You know it would feel good to slow down and prioritize yourself. You’re ready to feel grounded and more fulfilled.

I work with individuals and families that are feeling stuck, frustrated, and tired of living in the same negative behavioral patterns. I believe that we are all capable of achieving mental wellness.

I work with individuals & couples over the age of 25 and specialize in anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, PTSD, anger, and difficult childhoods/pasts. I'm a "trauma-informed therapist" with awareness placed on the complex impact of certain experiences, often resulting in chronic suffering, overwhelm, or fear of abandonment.

I have a curiosity in learning about people's stories and bring compassion to the experience of a life out of balance. Therapy can help us develop wise responses to reach our goals and find solutions to life's problems. There are many reasons to seek therapy. Therapy creates a container to explore and attend to the difficulties in our lives. Therapy supports lasting change through awareness. In therapy we explore fulfillment and work toward courage and wisdom.

Welcome! As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples on their journey towards healing, growth, and fulfillment. My practice is dedicated to the idea that the human spirit prevails in the midst of our deepest sufferings. As human beings, we all possess the innate capacity, courage, and wisdom to overcome adversities in life. With a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach, I provide a safe space for clients to realize their own potentials and empower them to prevail over obstacles, cultivate resilience, and live authentically.

Are you feeling stuck in a situation or a circumstance that is keeping you from living a whole and healthy life? Whether it was something recent, something that happened a short while ago, or something you have carried your whole life, you keep thinking about this thing or feeling it in your body. It is impacting your daily life, keeping you trapped in old patterns that are no longer serving you, and you would like to heal that part of you and move forward. By being here on this page, you have already taken a step in your healing journey. How about taking one more brave step to reach out and begin a conversation with me?

I am a therapist committed to helping others learn how to improve upon the lives they are living. My work focuses on meeting you where you are at, supporting you with warmth, and moving forward together to make adjustments where you see fit.

If you've found your way here, it's likely because you're seeking assistance, either for yourself or someone you care about, and I'm so glad you're here. I am genuinely honored to be a part of this journey with you. My dedication is to support you as you navigate the path toward healing and wholeness in your life. I believe in tailoring each therapy session to your unique needs and experiences, ensuring that your personal quest towards healing is personalized and meaningful.

Together, we can approach your challenges with curiosity and compassion; without judgment or shame. I can help you in learning to navigate your emotions, relationships, and work with more mindfulness, confidence, clarity, and inner peace. Personal growth can involve some growing pains, but by sharing that journey with a therapist and making therapy a part of your routine, it can feel less overwhelming. Rather than staying stuck, you can learn positive ways of coping, gain new perspectives, and live life more proactively.

The relationship to ourself is the foundation of all our relationships. Let's begin with you. Do you act in ways that don't get you the result you want? ? Do you wish you just knew how to be a good partner? I can help you to love better. Together we inquire into what holds you back from fully opening your heart. Maybe there is possible unresolved trauma holding you back? Let's create a relationship template that supports what you both truly want. It's best to come as a couple. If that is not possible, come by yourself.