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Sharon L Rapp
Psychologist, PhD
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Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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I practice Positive Psychology, the study of what makes life worth living. Things that are good in life are every bit as important and genuine as what is bad. What is good isn’t simply the absence of problems, but is something that exists in its own right. Good isn’t the reverse or reciprocal of disorder, but stands on its own and requires its own explanation. We can look at the positive aspects of life and help an individual develop a balanced view of their circumstances and how they plan to address the issue(s) they are facing.
I work with much compassion and empathy with my clients. We work together to create a plan for your treatment and growth. Our focus is on the present and how to make your life feel better by identifying past and present thoughts and feelings which may no longer be helpful and building on those which provide empowerment.
My private practice covers many types of life transitions including stress management that is needed in our daily work and personal lives. Grief therapy is also an important part of my practice. I have dealt with clients who have lost a loved one, a career, or a sense of self through trauma or anyone of the many losses which we can incur.
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Fees
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Insurance
- Blue Cross
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- Elevance
- Medicare
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Sharon L Rapp
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 16622 Sharon L Rapp
- In Practice for 24 Years
- Attended California School of Professional Psychology (APA , Graduated 1997
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Career Counseling
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Retirement Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
Location
Nearby Areas
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Sharon L Rapp
Psychologist, PhD