Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

People tend to find me at some point on their journey when they need calm and direct guidance. They are usually in a time of deep pain and confusion, whether they are transitioning in life, divorcing, watching their teens struggle, feeling utterly depressed and lost, struggling in relationships or just wanting more out of their lives.

Welcome to my profile, I am glad you're here! I would be honored to provide a safe place for you to work towards healing and transformation. Your experience in therapy will be tailored to your needs, as we all experience life differently. As we work together to discover a deeper understanding of you and your patterns, you will be seen, heard, understood and supported. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, fostering an environment where you can be open, honest and vulnerable. This can influence your relationship with self and others, creating change and growth in a positive direction.

It is ...."The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" C.G. Jung. Life is about relationship and they can sometimes be complicated to navigate. If you are experiencing personal conflict, trauma, or have experienced significant changes in your life; I am available to help you through challenges. I have a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and currently finishing my Doctorate in Depth-Psychology at PGI. My emphasis is Psychoanalysis/Jungian Psychology, and I am a practitioner of EMDR. In addition I hold a board certification as a PTSD-Clinician and certified in Psychological First-Aid (PFA).

Is your child struggling with their emotions and behavior that affects your day-to-day life and their ability to manage how they’re feeling in a healthy way? Do you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or lost in trying to figure out how to best support your child? You are not alone. In this post-COVID era, children and teens are struggling with emotional regulation more than ever, and parents are faced with challenges beyond the typical stressors of parenting. 1 in 5 teens struggle with a mental health disorder, few get the treatment that they need to overcome these issues (CDC).

There are moments in life when we need a space where we feel supported, heard, and met with compassion. I believe that effective therapy can help us move toward a sense of completeness, awareness, and deeper self-understanding. I provide a warm and supportive space for exploration, change, and healing. Together, we will work collaboratively to equip you with the tools you need to enjoy your life, work, and relationships, and to move through the world with a greater sense of purpose.

You’re looking for an approachable therapist who can help you build a better life for yourself. Someone who you can feel deeply seen by, who will celebrate your wins, walk beside you in your pain, and can help you find relief. Whether you have been struggling with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or finding your path in life, I can help. Maybe you are pregnant or a new mom and are struggling with that transition or a difficult birth experience. Life can be painful and sometimes things happen to us that make it hard to find our center, to let our guard down, or to know that we are good enough.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you live a happier and more fulfilling life. It can be difficult to know if you are on the right path, have healthy relationships, and are satisfied with your life's direction. How do you feel about where you are headed? I can support your self discovery in a compassionate and understanding way. I work towards identifying one's strengths and empowering clients struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship problems and life transitions. I specialize in working with young women, new moms and couples navigating the transition to motherhood and parenthood.

I believe that every person has the potential to grow, heal, and live a happier and more fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients understand themselves better, find ways to improve their relationships, and nurture their own personal fulfillment and happiness. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families who are struggling with a range of challenges including: life transitions (both big and small), uncertainty, low self-esteem, relationship complications, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms.

Being a human can feel complicated and we all deserve to be held and supported through life’s transitions and difficulties. My first goal as a therapist is to create a nonjudgmental, nurturing, and safe environment that allows you to cultivate a deeper understanding of yourself, embrace change, and build a toolbox of coping skills. I use an integrative approach, choosing specific modalities based on your individual needs. I strive to foster an inclusive environment, welcoming people of color and LGBTQIA+ folks to my practice. I am also aligned with HAES (Health at Every Size) and honor body diversity.

I work with kids, teenagers and adults to help them heal from past trauma and develop more meaningful and peaceful lives. I love working with people experiencing major life transitions and finding new ways to approach those transitions with calm and ease. I also love working with new parents as they transition into their role caring for children, as this can often be a life change that brings up challenges experienced in their own childhood. My clients express gratitude that I am warm and approachable in the treatment I provide and help them feel safe, sometimes for the first time in their life.

Do you feel like you are in a dark space, disconnected in your relationships, or experiencing a life change that is devastating or overwhelming? I am a life transition & relationship therapist and help clients overcome emotionally taxing times in order to achieve fulfilling lives. Throughout the counseling process I’m a non-judgmental support & guide. I help my clients successfully move out of being stuck & stagnant & bring balance to their life. Upon completion you will gain clarity around what you really want, achieve empowerment & ultimately transformation so that you can be free of angst & attain fulfillment & peace.

If you’re reading this, that probably means that you are in a place where you have tried a lot of things to feel better, or help your loved one feel better and just don’t know what else to do. I would love to help support you on this journey. Therapy is a collaboration between two individuals (therapist and client) and when successful, truly amazing things can occur within this space. I use the relationship between my clients and I to help them build insight and awareness into the way they show up in the world.

Loss is tough. Anxiety can feel overwhelming. Self-esteem can waver. Relationships can be tricky. I get it, and I'm here to help you through it all. If you're here, it means you've bravely decided to tackle life's mysteries head-on. In our sessions together, we'll navigate these challenges with a blend of empathy, humor, and heart. Picture therapy with me as a judgment-free and relaxed zone where you can freely express your thoughts and emotions without fear. Whether you're grappling with loss, wrestling with anxiety, navigating relationship dynamics, or simply seeking clarity, I am here to help.

Sullivan House is the solution to your housing needs. We offer group-home living, as well as partially supervised, independent apartment living services. If you or a loved one have been struggling to find a place to call home, or you want to help an adult-child feel more independent while also getting your life back, Sullivan House offers a secure and stable living option for you. You can feel secure knowing that your loved one is supported with medication management, driven to outpatient services/school/work, enjoys group outings with other residents, has nightly family-style dinners and always has someone to talk to.

I have a Psychology degree from University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Psychology degree from Antioch University. I have tremendous experience working with the youth. A major focus in my work has been surrounded upon improving mental health through developing coping skills, anxiety management and helping to aid growth within the family system. I am incredibly passionate about the therapy process which comes with empowering others.

Is what you're doing getting you what you want? I am excited and honored to be invited into your personal journey to figure out what is or isn't working in your life. I will walk beside you and help you figure out what change might look like in your life. I work from a Motivational Interviewing perspective and provide my clients a safe, nonjudgmental, therapeutic space to explore thoughts, feelings and behaviors. I work collaboratively with other professionals to provide a feeling of containment and a sense of safety. I work with all addictive and compulsive behaviors, trauma, anxiety, depression and dual diagnoses.

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.

I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues providing services that span from therapy for anxiety and eating concerns to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. In a comfortable, collaborative and supportive atmosphere, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients individual needs to help guide them towards a life aligned with their authentic self and fundamental core values.

Need support, a safe space, a listening ear, guidance? You came to the right place! Welcome! I’m a compassionate professional, dedicated to helping a variety of individuals navigate life’s challenges with understanding, creativity, humor & evidence-based interventions. My therapeutic approach is integrative to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs & goals by creating a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their thoughts, feelings & experiences openly. Let’s embark on this journey of self-discovery & growth together. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone—I’m here to support you!