Female Therapists in Santa Ynez, CA
Lisa Conn Akoni
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck, lonely, depressed, anxious, fearful, unfulfilled, or going through a life transition? You're not alone...we all have to face life's challenges! I believe true change & growth require a willingness to take risks. Resiliency & self-trust are strengthened by facing & moving through adversity. Together, we can explore & map out a plan so you can take that leap of faith, try something new, face your fear, or learn to accept the things outside your control. Life can be hard at times...with insight, the right tools, supportive relationships, & a little courage you can get through almost anything & live a fulfilled life!
Feeling stuck, lonely, depressed, anxious, fearful, unfulfilled, or going through a life transition? You're not alone...we all have to face life's challenges! I believe true change & growth require a willingness to take risks. Resiliency & self-trust are strengthened by facing & moving through adversity. Together, we can explore & map out a plan so you can take that leap of faith, try something new, face your fear, or learn to accept the things outside your control. Life can be hard at times...with insight, the right tools, supportive relationships, & a little courage you can get through almost anything & live a fulfilled life!
Dr. Brandi Kulikov-Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
I specialize in children ages 0-10, parent/child therapy with children under 3, and women's experiencing a variety of women's issues.
SYV Therapy specializes in mental health therapy for children, parent-child, and women. If you are experiencing infertility, stress, pregnancy/postpartum issues, pregnancy loss, childbirth or breastfeeding trauma, menopause, empty nest, self-discovery post-divorce, balancing career and parenthood or if your child is having big feelings, processing a traumatic experience, or having difficulty building and maintaining friendships, etc., you've come to the right place! Child and parent/child therapy is in-person using a play and nature-based approach and women's therapy is virtual using mostly CBT, ACT, and SFBT as our main framework.
I specialize in children ages 0-10, parent/child therapy with children under 3, and women's experiencing a variety of women's issues.
SYV Therapy specializes in mental health therapy for children, parent-child, and women. If you are experiencing infertility, stress, pregnancy/postpartum issues, pregnancy loss, childbirth or breastfeeding trauma, menopause, empty nest, self-discovery post-divorce, balancing career and parenthood or if your child is having big feelings, processing a traumatic experience, or having difficulty building and maintaining friendships, etc., you've come to the right place! Child and parent/child therapy is in-person using a play and nature-based approach and women's therapy is virtual using mostly CBT, ACT, and SFBT as our main framework.
Juggling the multiple roles and relationships that society calls us into can be quite the challenge. However, understanding why and how we suffer can give us insight into our deeply held longings. Therefore, our symptoms have the potential to guide us toward our most authentic path. I specialize in working with those in "quarter-life" (roughly 18-40) as they grapple with identity issues, relationships, finding their place in the world, and balancing a life that includes both meaning and stability. I provide a safe and openhearted experience for my clients where all aspects of the self are welcomed with warmth and curiosity.
Juggling the multiple roles and relationships that society calls us into can be quite the challenge. However, understanding why and how we suffer can give us insight into our deeply held longings. Therefore, our symptoms have the potential to guide us toward our most authentic path. I specialize in working with those in "quarter-life" (roughly 18-40) as they grapple with identity issues, relationships, finding their place in the world, and balancing a life that includes both meaning and stability. I provide a safe and openhearted experience for my clients where all aspects of the self are welcomed with warmth and curiosity.
One of my passions is working with women's mid-life issues.
I am trained in Family Therapy and although not always the case, therapy often moves faster when you are willing to include other family members as a part of therapy at some point. It helps me understand you in the broader context of the people that are important to you or have influence in your life. I have been married for 34 years and have three adult children so my personal experience often informs me, along with my training and the expertise I have gathered being a part of The Family Therapy Institute.
One of my passions is working with women's mid-life issues.
I am trained in Family Therapy and although not always the case, therapy often moves faster when you are willing to include other family members as a part of therapy at some point. It helps me understand you in the broader context of the people that are important to you or have influence in your life. I have been married for 34 years and have three adult children so my personal experience often informs me, along with my training and the expertise I have gathered being a part of The Family Therapy Institute.
Sherrie N Kovach
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
"This is your life, be the change..." Weathering pain, change and hardship without support can take its toll on our lives. My approach involves supporting people through challenging adjustments and difficult life transitions and guiding them in the pursuit of balance and life satisfaction. I see my role as helping clients with skill building to navigate unexpected life events. I am inspired by the compassion and courage of my clients to share in making lasting changes to ingrained patterns in their lives. My practice has involved working with teens and individual adults seeing a wide range of clients.
"This is your life, be the change..." Weathering pain, change and hardship without support can take its toll on our lives. My approach involves supporting people through challenging adjustments and difficult life transitions and guiding them in the pursuit of balance and life satisfaction. I see my role as helping clients with skill building to navigate unexpected life events. I am inspired by the compassion and courage of my clients to share in making lasting changes to ingrained patterns in their lives. My practice has involved working with teens and individual adults seeing a wide range of clients.
My areas of expertise are chemical dependency, co-dependency, anxiety and depression. For over 20 years I’ve worked with addicts, alcoholics and affected families. I specialize in couple’s counseling and trauma resolution.
My areas of expertise are chemical dependency, co-dependency, anxiety and depression. For over 20 years I’ve worked with addicts, alcoholics and affected families. I specialize in couple’s counseling and trauma resolution.
Dre McGee Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
I understand that the first step in seeking help can be overwhelming or even scary. I have a great respect for those who seek to improve their quality of life. My life's work is dedicated to help facilitate that process and help collaborate to create clarity. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work and have experience with a wide variety of situations and life issues; depression, anxiety, transitions, burnout, relationship dynamics, adoption, and more. Specialties of mine include premarital counseling, young adult/college age concerns & transitions, EMDR, grief & polyam couples.
I understand that the first step in seeking help can be overwhelming or even scary. I have a great respect for those who seek to improve their quality of life. My life's work is dedicated to help facilitate that process and help collaborate to create clarity. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist providing psychotherapy to individuals and couples. I work and have experience with a wide variety of situations and life issues; depression, anxiety, transitions, burnout, relationship dynamics, adoption, and more. Specialties of mine include premarital counseling, young adult/college age concerns & transitions, EMDR, grief & polyam couples.
De Rosenberry
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Are you and/or your partner feeling anxious, frustrated, or angry in your relationship? Do you need help figuring out the problem and how best to resolve it? Do you have a teen experiencing anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you notice differences in his/her mood and that effective communication has decreased? Do you have a child or pre-teen experiencing trouble in school or home? Is ADHD or a social situation causing concern? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you and/or your family members can express your feelings and concerns and get the help you need.
Are you and/or your partner feeling anxious, frustrated, or angry in your relationship? Do you need help figuring out the problem and how best to resolve it? Do you have a teen experiencing anger, anxiety, or depression? Do you notice differences in his/her mood and that effective communication has decreased? Do you have a child or pre-teen experiencing trouble in school or home? Is ADHD or a social situation causing concern? I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you and/or your family members can express your feelings and concerns and get the help you need.
I have been a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, CA since 1974. My style is varied, incorporating Gestalt therapy, active listening, inner child work, assertiveness training, and guided imagery. Licensed since 1980 as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with couples, regarding issues of healthy sexuality, intimacy, and communication. Individual women and men,working on their sexual self esteem, are some of my favorite clients. For over fifteen years, I have also been leading groups for Adults Molested as Children, as well as their partners. Focus on breath and body is integral to my way of working in session.
I have been a psychotherapist in Santa Barbara, CA since 1974. My style is varied, incorporating Gestalt therapy, active listening, inner child work, assertiveness training, and guided imagery. Licensed since 1980 as a Marriage and Family Therapist, I enjoy working with couples, regarding issues of healthy sexuality, intimacy, and communication. Individual women and men,working on their sexual self esteem, are some of my favorite clients. For over fifteen years, I have also been leading groups for Adults Molested as Children, as well as their partners. Focus on breath and body is integral to my way of working in session.
By combining Nutrition/Neurotransmitter balancing with Psychotherapy my approach is a perfect combination for those struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, weight loss, substance abuse and ADD. Supporting brain chemistry while doing therapy makes therapy a solution rather than a band-aid. I use an integrative approach with clients rather than a tunnel-vision approach. If our body and brain are not healthy, our relationships cannot be either.
By combining Nutrition/Neurotransmitter balancing with Psychotherapy my approach is a perfect combination for those struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, weight loss, substance abuse and ADD. Supporting brain chemistry while doing therapy makes therapy a solution rather than a band-aid. I use an integrative approach with clients rather than a tunnel-vision approach. If our body and brain are not healthy, our relationships cannot be either.
Kady Fleckenstein
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Now accepting CA adults and couples for in-person and telehealth sessions! Have you tried therapy before and felt you kept walking away without tangible tools for change? Are you new to therapy and unsure where to start? Whether your problems feel small or insurmountable, therapy is an excellent way to learn new ways to face any obstacle. Sometimes we're not sure what exactly is wrong but that we just want things to change. In my practice, I provide an honest, compassionate approach that empowers you to become your best self. If you are looking for change and growth, you have come to the right place!
Now accepting CA adults and couples for in-person and telehealth sessions! Have you tried therapy before and felt you kept walking away without tangible tools for change? Are you new to therapy and unsure where to start? Whether your problems feel small or insurmountable, therapy is an excellent way to learn new ways to face any obstacle. Sometimes we're not sure what exactly is wrong but that we just want things to change. In my practice, I provide an honest, compassionate approach that empowers you to become your best self. If you are looking for change and growth, you have come to the right place!
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Licensed Educational Psychologist, LEP, BCBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
I have over 15 years of experience working in Southern California and internationally with youth ages 4-20 years old as a psychologist and consultant for schools and families with an array of presenting challenges and nuerodiversity. I provide strengths based counseling to support clients and empower families to reach their full potential. My services include individual therapy, crisis response, outdoor therapy (walk and talk), psychoeducational assessment and parent consultation. I embrace thinking "out of the box." I have extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
Shanda Barnett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Santa Ynez, CA 93460 (Online Only)
Are you worried about a recent change in your child's emotions/behaviors? Thankfully, there is help specific to your child's developmental needs through a kid-friendly approach, Play Therapy. I help children sort through a variety of issues, from anxiety, sadness, and anger, to behavioral problems at home/school. I work with you, the parent who knows their child best, to help your child heal. If you're an adoptive or foster parent, this can be a confusing or challenging role. It may be difficult to connect with your child. The same parenting rules do not apply to a "non-traditional" family system.
Are you worried about a recent change in your child's emotions/behaviors? Thankfully, there is help specific to your child's developmental needs through a kid-friendly approach, Play Therapy. I help children sort through a variety of issues, from anxiety, sadness, and anger, to behavioral problems at home/school. I work with you, the parent who knows their child best, to help your child heal. If you're an adoptive or foster parent, this can be a confusing or challenging role. It may be difficult to connect with your child. The same parenting rules do not apply to a "non-traditional" family system.
Everyone can use a little help at times. We often experience difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression and anger that are hard to handle and interfere with relationships and quality of life. With 15 years of experience in practice, I will help you alleviate these unwanted symptoms, improve functioning and improve your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are having struggles in their personal lives. I also specialize in working with those who have experienced sexual trauma.
Everyone can use a little help at times. We often experience difficult emotions, such as anxiety, depression and anger that are hard to handle and interfere with relationships and quality of life. With 15 years of experience in practice, I will help you alleviate these unwanted symptoms, improve functioning and improve your relationships. I work with adults and couples who are having struggles in their personal lives. I also specialize in working with those who have experienced sexual trauma.
Kattie Bachar
Marriage & Family Therapist, BFA, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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I'm glad you're here! My work is firmly rooted in existential humanism, meaning the search for meaning and self-realization is central to our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and your experience and it is my great honor to walk with you on your path. The relationship we will build collaboratively in session will aid you on your healing journey. I am skilled at creating a non-judgmental environment and accepting you where you are, no matter where that is, as we work to shine a light on what once seemed too dark to face.
I'm glad you're here! My work is firmly rooted in existential humanism, meaning the search for meaning and self-realization is central to our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and your experience and it is my great honor to walk with you on your path. The relationship we will build collaboratively in session will aid you on your healing journey. I am skilled at creating a non-judgmental environment and accepting you where you are, no matter where that is, as we work to shine a light on what once seemed too dark to face.
Keely Paola Carey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
My model of counseling takes a collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower you to recognize and utilize your strengths as a means of moving through sadness, anxiety, and fear. I enjoy working with individuals who are navigating different transitions in life (high school, college, adulthood, parenthood, etc.). The heart of my work is helping young people who are ready to restore healing, peace, and balance to their lives, especially helping young adults and new parents navigate the challenging roles and expectations of life changes.
My model of counseling takes a collaborative, compassionate, non-judgmental approach to empower you to recognize and utilize your strengths as a means of moving through sadness, anxiety, and fear. I enjoy working with individuals who are navigating different transitions in life (high school, college, adulthood, parenthood, etc.). The heart of my work is helping young people who are ready to restore healing, peace, and balance to their lives, especially helping young adults and new parents navigate the challenging roles and expectations of life changes.
Welcome, It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, and I am honored to be a part of that journey. I take a collaborative, integrative, and compassionate approach, utilizing a number of evidence-based modalities tailored to each individual. I am passionate about supporting my clients, and providing a confidential safe space that allows you to explore your inner and outer worlds, free of judgment and expectations. I believe in empowering my clients to explore, heal, and reconnect with their authentic and yet evolving, contextual, and relational selves, so that they may live a rich and meaningful life.
Welcome, It takes a lot of courage and vulnerability to seek therapy, and I am honored to be a part of that journey. I take a collaborative, integrative, and compassionate approach, utilizing a number of evidence-based modalities tailored to each individual. I am passionate about supporting my clients, and providing a confidential safe space that allows you to explore your inner and outer worlds, free of judgment and expectations. I believe in empowering my clients to explore, heal, and reconnect with their authentic and yet evolving, contextual, and relational selves, so that they may live a rich and meaningful life.
Life does not proceed as we each envision it. It can be unexpected, messy, complicated, disappointing, tragic, and challenging. In countless ways we strive and struggle. We can feel ourselves to be adrift. Yet we are connected, radically interdependent. Even so, we all have our own perspectives on life and our struggles. We are tethered to our environment, our social roles, cultural identities, interpersonal, historical, professional experiences, and so on. Through exploring this web, and the various vantage points that the web offers, a unique therapeutic process emerges for each person.
Life does not proceed as we each envision it. It can be unexpected, messy, complicated, disappointing, tragic, and challenging. In countless ways we strive and struggle. We can feel ourselves to be adrift. Yet we are connected, radically interdependent. Even so, we all have our own perspectives on life and our struggles. We are tethered to our environment, our social roles, cultural identities, interpersonal, historical, professional experiences, and so on. Through exploring this web, and the various vantage points that the web offers, a unique therapeutic process emerges for each person.
Beverly Taylor, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Don't let your old wounds get in the way of your maximum potential. Services Include: individual, family, couples work, intensive small groups, interventions, and workshops.
Don't let your old wounds get in the way of your maximum potential. Services Include: individual, family, couples work, intensive small groups, interventions, and workshops.
Audrey Sarto: Ketamine Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
You've been searching for deeper healing, yet traditional treatment only scratched the surface for you. You find yourself aimlessly floating through life, disconnected from everything around you but always questioning whether there’s something more. Or maybe you appear to have it “all together” on the surface, but deep down you’re struggling to process things from your past. Maybe you’re easily triggered, losing control one minute and struggling to pick up the pieces the next as your relationships try to recover? Or maybe you just don’t feel right, and feel like you’ve tried everything only to feel disappointed... again.
You've been searching for deeper healing, yet traditional treatment only scratched the surface for you. You find yourself aimlessly floating through life, disconnected from everything around you but always questioning whether there’s something more. Or maybe you appear to have it “all together” on the surface, but deep down you’re struggling to process things from your past. Maybe you’re easily triggered, losing control one minute and struggling to pick up the pieces the next as your relationships try to recover? Or maybe you just don’t feel right, and feel like you’ve tried everything only to feel disappointed... again.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.