Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Therapy can be a weekly reminder to slow down and listen. If we’re in a great deal of pain, it can be a place to tend to our wounds. If we’re in a place of confusion, it can be a place to remember who we are and who we are not — or discover ourselves for what feels like the first time. Therapy, over time, can teach us how to live and how to live well.
Therapy can be a weekly reminder to slow down and listen. If we’re in a great deal of pain, it can be a place to tend to our wounds. If we’re in a place of confusion, it can be a place to remember who we are and who we are not — or discover ourselves for what feels like the first time. Therapy, over time, can teach us how to live and how to live well.
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Juliet Rohde-Brown
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Not accepting new clients
If you are an adult wishing to find meaning in the face of uncertainty, explore emotional patterns, and adjust to life situations, you may benefit from working with me. In difficult times, it is not uncommon to feel lost, confused, and alone. I offer a gentle, caring, inclusive, and holistic perspective to my work and approach your concerns with curiosity and compassion. I acknowledge how social and environmental systems impact emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Diverse backgrounds and orientations are important to me. I am collaborative and relational in my approach and I am strongly influenced by Jungian/Depth psychology.
If you are an adult wishing to find meaning in the face of uncertainty, explore emotional patterns, and adjust to life situations, you may benefit from working with me. In difficult times, it is not uncommon to feel lost, confused, and alone. I offer a gentle, caring, inclusive, and holistic perspective to my work and approach your concerns with curiosity and compassion. I acknowledge how social and environmental systems impact emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Diverse backgrounds and orientations are important to me. I am collaborative and relational in my approach and I am strongly influenced by Jungian/Depth psychology.
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Cyndi Sierra
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
You are here. Take up space. It is yours. Your narrative is legitimate and valuable. You are a powerful being. Yes, it all sounds empowering and optimistic and these words, while true, may not resonate with how you currently feel or have felt. You may be experiencing overwhelming thoughts and may be feeling isolated, confused, scared, or angry. It is in here that we may discover unimaginable strength, clarity, and hope. I am a Bilingual and bicultural individual. I currently see clients in-person and via telehealth. I offer services in Spanish and have experience working with English speaking children of Spanish speaking parents.
You are here. Take up space. It is yours. Your narrative is legitimate and valuable. You are a powerful being. Yes, it all sounds empowering and optimistic and these words, while true, may not resonate with how you currently feel or have felt. You may be experiencing overwhelming thoughts and may be feeling isolated, confused, scared, or angry. It is in here that we may discover unimaginable strength, clarity, and hope. I am a Bilingual and bicultural individual. I currently see clients in-person and via telehealth. I offer services in Spanish and have experience working with English speaking children of Spanish speaking parents.
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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.
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.
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If you are facing difficulty in life (as we all have) I believe in getting the support and care you deserve. I have extensive knowledge in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction/recovery, couples work and Alzheimer's disease / dementia. I also love working with children and teens (and even have two of my own)! I look at the issues we face in a whole-person approach and believe in exploring all aspects of a client's health including mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise.
If you are facing difficulty in life (as we all have) I believe in getting the support and care you deserve. I have extensive knowledge in anxiety/depression, relationship issues, addiction/recovery, couples work and Alzheimer's disease / dementia. I also love working with children and teens (and even have two of my own)! I look at the issues we face in a whole-person approach and believe in exploring all aspects of a client's health including mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise.
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Crystal Germanetti
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Feeling stuck, imbalanced, or unsatisfied in life? We all find ourselves on a difficult path at some point, but we don't need to walk that path alone. I believe feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, anger, sadness, worry, etc. stem from deeper layers of pain and suffering. When we peel back and examine these layers, gather a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us, nurture self-compassion, & integrate practical coping skills that's when the real magic happens and we start to shine our brightest. I am here to work with you as a collaborative partner on your healing journey.
Feeling stuck, imbalanced, or unsatisfied in life? We all find ourselves on a difficult path at some point, but we don't need to walk that path alone. I believe feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, anger, sadness, worry, etc. stem from deeper layers of pain and suffering. When we peel back and examine these layers, gather a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us, nurture self-compassion, & integrate practical coping skills that's when the real magic happens and we start to shine our brightest. I am here to work with you as a collaborative partner on your healing journey.
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Bren J Fraser
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and young adults. I believe that one of the most powerful aspects of the therapy process is the relationship between the therapist and client, the therapeutic relationship. our work together needs to be collaborative so that you feel both supported and safe. To achieve this I will adjust my style in order to best fit your needs and help you reach your counseling goals. I invite and encourage you to ask questions about your session. I honor your inquisitiveness about your own process.
I am passionate about working with children, adolescents, families and young adults. I believe that one of the most powerful aspects of the therapy process is the relationship between the therapist and client, the therapeutic relationship. our work together needs to be collaborative so that you feel both supported and safe. To achieve this I will adjust my style in order to best fit your needs and help you reach your counseling goals. I invite and encourage you to ask questions about your session. I honor your inquisitiveness about your own process.
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Is talk therapy just not working for you anymore? Feeling frustrated at the subtle gnawing pain that keeps haunting your soul? Is something in the way of your full potential and life purpose from blossoming? Is that unknown void hijacking your life and dreams? You seem to have tried it all with little to no success and you are just fed up? Feeling stuck, you question yourself, your life, or your capabilities. Drifting, no land in sight, you need a compass to guide you home to yourself. The good news, I’ve navigated this journey and understand it well. And I am here for you and to support you. Trust your intuition and reach out.
Is talk therapy just not working for you anymore? Feeling frustrated at the subtle gnawing pain that keeps haunting your soul? Is something in the way of your full potential and life purpose from blossoming? Is that unknown void hijacking your life and dreams? You seem to have tried it all with little to no success and you are just fed up? Feeling stuck, you question yourself, your life, or your capabilities. Drifting, no land in sight, you need a compass to guide you home to yourself. The good news, I’ve navigated this journey and understand it well. And I am here for you and to support you. Trust your intuition and reach out.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Laurel O'Connor
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
There are times in our lives when we are presented with challenging circumstances. These experiences can be enormously difficult yet they also provide an opportunity for tremendous growth. The guidance and support of a trusted professional can be vital in regaining a sense of balance and ability to move forward in a positive way. What I have come to understand from my own life and education is that our suffering is often caused by losing connection to ourselves and others. With care and curiosity we can rebuild this sense of connection and foster the change necessary to create a healthy and meaningful life.
There are times in our lives when we are presented with challenging circumstances. These experiences can be enormously difficult yet they also provide an opportunity for tremendous growth. The guidance and support of a trusted professional can be vital in regaining a sense of balance and ability to move forward in a positive way. What I have come to understand from my own life and education is that our suffering is often caused by losing connection to ourselves and others. With care and curiosity we can rebuild this sense of connection and foster the change necessary to create a healthy and meaningful life.
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist in 4 states, (California, Florida, Virginia, Maryland). If you are motivated to do your part, what I will bring to our relationship is my passion for psychology which is as fervent today as over 30 years ago when I hung out my first shingle. My job will be to figure out how to help you arrive at your pinnacle given your unique temperament and situational challenge. Your job will be to do the work.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist in 4 states, (California, Florida, Virginia, Maryland). If you are motivated to do your part, what I will bring to our relationship is my passion for psychology which is as fervent today as over 30 years ago when I hung out my first shingle. My job will be to figure out how to help you arrive at your pinnacle given your unique temperament and situational challenge. Your job will be to do the work.
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Jeremy Bohrer
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (Online Only)
100% Online Telehealth. Hi! I take it since you're here reading this that you are looking for a therapist. Don't be nervous, it's a piece of cake. I was once like you doing the exact same thing and I understand. Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or simply looking to explore some "bumps in the road?" Life isn't always a straight line and often times we need to step off the trail and take a look at the bigger picture. I can help you do that whether you need to dive into subconscious childhood trauma or learn new mindfulness practices. Give me a call, shoot me a text, or send me an email and let's talk about how I can help.
100% Online Telehealth. Hi! I take it since you're here reading this that you are looking for a therapist. Don't be nervous, it's a piece of cake. I was once like you doing the exact same thing and I understand. Are you feeling overwhelmed by life or simply looking to explore some "bumps in the road?" Life isn't always a straight line and often times we need to step off the trail and take a look at the bigger picture. I can help you do that whether you need to dive into subconscious childhood trauma or learn new mindfulness practices. Give me a call, shoot me a text, or send me an email and let's talk about how I can help.
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Michaela Mujica-Steiner
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Imagine having a trusted guide to accompany you on your journey towards emotional liberation. As your therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself and explore your deepest concerns and desires. Together, we'll work to uncover the hidden patterns and habits that are no longer serving you, and empower you with the tools and insights needed to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Imagine having a trusted guide to accompany you on your journey towards emotional liberation. As your therapist, I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where you can freely express yourself and explore your deepest concerns and desires. Together, we'll work to uncover the hidden patterns and habits that are no longer serving you, and empower you with the tools and insights needed to live a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Vanessa Chin
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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.
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.
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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.
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Danielle Di Benedetto
Psychological Associate
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
My aim as a psychotherapist is to create a welcoming and secure environment to help foster greater self knowledge, healing, and creativity. I respect the challenges that come with being human and approach psychotherapy with regard for what brings each person into the session room. My style is relational and inviting of the unique complexities that each person carries.
My aim as a psychotherapist is to create a welcoming and secure environment to help foster greater self knowledge, healing, and creativity. I respect the challenges that come with being human and approach psychotherapy with regard for what brings each person into the session room. My style is relational and inviting of the unique complexities that each person carries.
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Chelsea D. Pratt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (Online Only)
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. In my practice, I help clients develop insight into cognitive beliefs and behavioral patterns that no longer serve them. Maybe you’ve been experiencing depression, anxiety, challenges in relationships or you’ve been stuck in cycles that you struggle to make sense of, cannot seem to break. I am passionate about supporting clients through this healing. I meld both cognitive therapies as well as bringing into awareness the mind-body connection, helping clients heal the impacts of these experiences on the body, as it is my belief that focusing on the mind is just one piece to the puzzle.
My therapeutic style is warm and collaborative. In my practice, I help clients develop insight into cognitive beliefs and behavioral patterns that no longer serve them. Maybe you’ve been experiencing depression, anxiety, challenges in relationships or you’ve been stuck in cycles that you struggle to make sense of, cannot seem to break. I am passionate about supporting clients through this healing. I meld both cognitive therapies as well as bringing into awareness the mind-body connection, helping clients heal the impacts of these experiences on the body, as it is my belief that focusing on the mind is just one piece to the puzzle.
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Marianna Herzog has work experience with severely mentally disabled, chemically dependent, and recovering individuals with co-occurring disorders. She has treated mood disorders, addiction, and trauma in hospital, adolescent residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient facilities. Marianna is an EMDR therapist. She uses virtual eye movement desensitization reprocessing and many other treatment modalities to help the specific needs of the individual in their healing process.
Marianna Herzog has work experience with severely mentally disabled, chemically dependent, and recovering individuals with co-occurring disorders. She has treated mood disorders, addiction, and trauma in hospital, adolescent residential, outpatient, and intensive outpatient facilities. Marianna is an EMDR therapist. She uses virtual eye movement desensitization reprocessing and many other treatment modalities to help the specific needs of the individual in their healing process.
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I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist with 20 years of experience in education. I have worked with preschool through high school aged students. I provide comprehensive evaluations that provide answers and specific recommendations that will help you, your child, family, and teachers better understand your child's behavior, learning, social skills and emotional functioning. I will help you find the tools you need to support your child's learning and overall wellbeing.
I am a Licensed Educational Psychologist with 20 years of experience in education. I have worked with preschool through high school aged students. I provide comprehensive evaluations that provide answers and specific recommendations that will help you, your child, family, and teachers better understand your child's behavior, learning, social skills and emotional functioning. I will help you find the tools you need to support your child's learning and overall wellbeing.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
900+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
76% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Coping Skills |
63% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
65% | Aetna |
50% | Cigna and Evernorth |
50% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA see their clients
67% | In Person and Online | |
33% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
19% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |