In Person Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

Compassionate & chill therapy for the modern young woman navigating life's twists & turns. Finding a therapist you vibe with is essential. I’m an active participant in your journey- offering insight, feedback, & direction. I’ll ask the hard questions but we’ll move at your pace. Therapy isn’t all serious all the time- humor heals, too! Together, we’ll map out your life and start to connect some dots. I hold space as you get to know yourself better (“why am I the way I am?”), help you process (“I’m aware of how aware I am of my stuff- now what!?”), and empower you to embrace your whole self.

Starting therapy can sometimes feel daunting. I am here to get to know you and support you through the highs, lows, and everything in between! Through my experiences in graduate school and into licensure, I have put my energy towards developing my skills and passion for working with families, children, individuals, and parents through a multitude of needs and diagnoses.I have worked extensively with children, families, teens, and young adults, and am certified in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Hello, I am an authentic practitioner that loves doing this work. As your therapist, I would work together with you to support you in living from your full potential. My approach is integrated and individualized. I attend to the past and present drawing from Cognitive Behavioral techniques and Schema Therapy, with the goal of helping my clients live in the present and achieve psychological and behavioral change. In addition to these approaches, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).

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.

Imagine being listened to with complete attention, without interruption or judgment in a confidential, supportive environment. I am both practical and holistic in my commitment to focus short-term on a specific problem or, to work over time to find what is lacking in your life that causes suffering. Through exploring and making transitions in relationships, career, creativity, sexuality and spirituality including dreams, we will solve or get beyond obstacles and grieve losses together, and relate them to the present. I can help guide the process in a compassionate and timely fashion, mediate any pain and give your future hope.

Therapy is a collaborative and supportive process…an invitation to deepen your understanding of who you truly are. As your therapist, I will walk with you on a journey of self-discovery and healing, helping you work through what is holding you back. I don’t believe that you are a diagnosis but a whole person who may be struggling with some overwhelming challenges. Connecting with you as an individual and listening deeply to your story helps me to see your unique potential. I guide individuals through diverse life challenges like relationship issues, academic challenges, career transitions, empty nesting, and divorce.

I work with individuals and couples in the areas of sex, relationships, sex addiction, and life transitions (divorce, empty nest, retirement). Relationships with others (partner, employer, siblings, friends, clients) are a central source of meaning and sometimes difficulty for us. I can work with you around relationship issues, including commitment, communication, sexuality, infidelity and healthy conflict. I'm also offering groups for women and couples wanting to unlock their sexual satisfaction.

My approach to psychotherapy/psychoanalysis is to provide a safe, non-judge mental and trusting environment where you can freely express your feelings. I believe each of us is striving to develop our own unique sense of self. We can do this together by identifying beliefs and behaviors that do not serve you and cultivating ones that do. This becomes a partnership. I am committed to helping you out of the darkness and into the light again. My training offers a wide variety of ways to achieve this task. Together we will follow closely your needs, desires and emotions.

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).

Nancy's counseling work focuses on adults, seniors, families and couples who struggle with addictive disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief or depression. Nancy's 25 years of practice and experience provide you the opportunity to develop and bring into focus your very best self. Her proficiency and specialties are in providing tools and skills to support recovery from addictions, grief & loss, trauma, and the relational challenges that so often accompany these life challenges, with the intent and hope to facilitate the recognition of your own strengths and your ability to participate, fully, in your own life and those of your loved ones.

Have you ever felt like no one truly understands what you’re going through? Are you seeking to change how you feel and see yourself and are unsure how to move forward? Do you worry about burdening your friends or family with your struggles and feel you are holding so much on your own? Becoming the adult you want to be is hard when you constantly compare yourself to what others have achieved. We are not meant to navigate all of these growing pains alone. I can help you through first loves and first jobs while figuring out who you are, separate from who you thought or were told you should be, while also learning how to enjoy the good.

Hello, my name is Angela Castellanos, I am a licensed psychologist and I have been working in the field of mental health for over fifteen years. I specialize in EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness focused therapies to assist my clients in reaching their goals or alleviating distress they are experiencing in the here and now. I prioritize trust and open mindedness in the relationships I create with my clients and realize that no two people and no two stories are the same. I believe we can all be freer of troubles and anxieties, and strive towards self actualization, balance, and inner peace.

I serve adults of any gender or background that are struggling with anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. I also support couples and families struggling through conflict, make their way toward peace.

Hi, I’m Dr. David Talavera! I'm a licensed clinical psychologist who works with adults seeking growth, connection, and resilience. Whether you’re facing burnout, stress, anxiety, communication issues, comparisons challenges, grief, depression, or trauma, I am here to guide you through it with warmth and compassion. My approach to therapy is all about you. I take a client-centered approach, working with you to develop a deeper understanding of life's struggles and finding ways to overcome and grow stronger. Together, we’ll develop strategies to cope with hardships, promote healing, and ultimately empower you to be your own therapist.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? Do you find yourself repeating negative patterns? Do you want to make positive changes within yourself and your relationships? I believe that therapy is a collaborative process in which we together determine what you need. Years of experience contribute to my ability to create a safe space that will encourage deep exploration into understanding your emotional concerns. Often after completing the therapeutic process, many come to discover that they have more choices in their lives and report feeling more optimistic and alive.

Clients often come to me during a deep life transition of some kind. They are looking for clarity and deeper meaning. They are motivated, and sometimes afraid to change. Issues of grief and death, relationship, career change, loss or aging often show up; a sense of "Who am I? What next? Where am I going? Where have I been?" Many times clients are looking for deeper spiritual awareness, either wanting to renew abandoned practices, or looking for something beyond their past experience. In each case they are looking to connect more directly with life and find methods to do so. They are looking for greater balance, peace and stability.

Hello and welcome to my practice! I'm glad that you're here. I’m Sherrie Mondello, an associate marriage and family therapist specializing in couples therapy and adult ADHD. If you and your partner are facing relationship challenges or find yourselves in frustrating arguments despite caring deeply for each other, I’m here to help. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with communication. But relational wellness is more than just learning new skills; it’s about understanding why we don’t use them, especially in the midst of a conflict cycle. By exploring why we sometimes choose harshness or avoidance over respect and kindness,

Have you experienced a crisis in your life, due to overwhelming life events, illness or loss? Do you need relief from internal pain and suffering? I can help. I have successfully treated hundreds of people using a combination of energy healing and spiritual counseling. My practice is based in Santa Barbara Ca, but I work on Zoom and phone with people around the world. Energy work is received long distance and is palpable! My clients report a sense of peace, clarity and connection after a session with me.

Kara believes that a supportive therapist-client relationship, encouragement and reflection allow new skills to take hold in her client's real world. Her goal is to help each client feel relief through finding their strongest, most authentic self in order to see new opportunities in their unique life situation. Her primary interests are trauma recovery, relational and spiritual issues, chronic depression and anxiety, addiction, eating disorders, and women's issues including birth related trauma and post-partum depression.