Carpinteria is home to some of the most calming and peaceful beaches, but the waves and surf are also good for surfing and seeing nature’s ocean life. Like the waves of Carpinteria Beach, life can go from calming to tumultuous with the changing of the moon. It may seem as though life is a rollercoaster, and emotions can also be a rollercoaster.

If you are experiencing shifting tides in your own life, counselors are there to help. You can talk to a counselor or therapist in the Carpinteria area that will be able to help you face whatever personal issues or emotions that are causing you distress. Contact a therapist today.

Psychologist Rosa Gomez Duque providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Rosa Gomez Duque

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
6 years offering treatment

This is Rosa Gomez. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I was born in Colombia where I completed my bachelor Degree in Psychology before moving to the US in 2005. Being fluent in both Spanish and English allows me the to work with diverse populations. In 2012 I completed a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have worked for nonprofit organizations as a therapist working with children, adolescents and adults. My focus areas are: depression, anxiety, grief and loss, stress management, relationships difficulties, trauma, cultural issues. To provide psychotherapy services has been my passion. I like to assist people in their personal growth by encouraging their resilience and helping them tap into their potential to overcome life’s difficulties. As a holistic therapist I use different approaches depending on personal needs. I focus on acceptance, empathy and non-judgment. Life teaches us through different experiences and challenges. By being aware of these lessons we can find self-understanding and acceptance, both of which will help us face life challenges. It does not matter what difficult or problem are you going thorough, I invite you to welcome this moment not as a problem but as a challenge that will bring lessons to help you grow emotionally and personally. These challenges often point to those areas of our lives where we need to spend some time, to grow and learn. My role as a therapist is not to come up with solutions, but to assist you in finding them yourself. I will help you reach deep within yourself, because the solutions are there. I will help you find them. I admire your courage and maturity to reach out. I will support you in your journey until you are ready to continue alone in your journey. Your determination will get you far. I look forward to working with you.

Psychologist Dr. Patrice Fortune providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Dr. Patrice Fortune

Clinician
License Type(s): PhD, LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoaching
28 years offering treatment

Welcome to my page, my name is Patrice! Great appreciation for your interest and stopping by. Experience personalized one-to-one mental healthcare with concierge services. I specialize in customized mental healthcare with close therapeutic relationships developed as your dedicated therapist. Enjoy a range of conveniences and supportive care to fit your mental health, work, and lifestyle needs. Specializing in heart-mind connections with individuals, couples, corporate professionals, first responders, military and veteran challenges for emotional balance, mental clarity, and sustained resilience improves the immune system, health, and confidence. Devoted to enriching life with over two decades of experience assisting clients through an effective, compassionate process to gain inner confidence, build unshakable resilience, remove success blocks, develop loving, lasting relationships, and discover your life's purpose. You will have an opportunity to learn simple steps that you may seamlessly incorporate to produce dramatic, life-changing results and generate an abundant life on your terms. Find your inner strength and discover your true potential through collaborative care. When you are ready to take the first step, your compassionate, experienced concierge mental healthcare therapist can empower you. Once again, welcome to my practice. Thank you for considering my concierge services to assist you with your sensitive concerns. It is a pleasure and honor to serve you!

Psychologist Lesley  Hilp providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Lesley Hilp

Clinician
License Type(s): MA ,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCompassion fatigue
6 years offering treatment

Hello there! Thank you so much for perusing my profile. I am so proud of you for taking this step towards healing. A little bit about me: I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with six years of experience working with children, families, couples and teenagers. I have worked in community based health and have collaborated with individuals and families on coping with issues such as depression, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, parenting challenges, anxiety, substance abuse, setting boundaries and building autonomy, confidence and resilience. My philosophy to therapy is client centered, focusing on building trust, rapport and emotional safety within the therapeutic space. My aim is to create an open and warm environment where individuals feel comfortable and safe to freely express themselves. I believe the primary agents of change are self-compassion, awareness, affect regulation and resiliency. I would be honored to work with you to build new behaviors and mindsets that can offer you relief and a deeper understanding of patterns so you can heal and thrive in all realms of your life.

Psychologist Dr. Carol Suter providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Dr. Carol Suter

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
34 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 35 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. The methods I use include traditional talk therapy, Energy Psychology (EMDR, Tapping, and The Emotion code) as well as Clinical Hypnosis. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Because I am semi-retired my available times are limited. Also, I do not work with court cases or fill out forms. I hope you can find what you need. Dr. Carol Suter

Psychologist Patrick Talbot providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Patrick Talbot

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
40 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 40 + years of professional work experience as a school counselor, In-Home Outreach Counselor, Adventure-based Counselor, Eco-therapist and ceremonialist weaved into my private practice. As a mindfulness practitioner, I utilize authentic compassionate communication, and nature's therapeutic qualities to relieve stress and anxiety, to honor life's challenges and transitional points through ceremony, and discover together new horizons for healthier choices. My non-judgmental approach to therapy creates opportunities for a co-creative process that allows our treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Working together we will develop action steps and choose a path that leads to our treatment goals. The first step to creating change is awareness, and you having the courage to reach out for help already shows me that you are ready and willing to begin the healing process. I look forward to exploring alternative choices with you.

Psychologist Marie Mohapp providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Marie Mohapp

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
5 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Valerie Williams providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Valerie Williams

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
15 years offering treatment

I am a mature, African-American woman who was born and raised in Oakland, CA. I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 25 years of professional work experience in California. I received my Masters of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento. Populations I have served were pregnant and parenting women who used substances during their pregnancy and their families; male and female teenagers in group homes; and served in ministry as a Christian counselor. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, attachment and bonding of new parents & depression. My approach to therapy includes an eclectic approach of the therapeutic practices depending on the needs of the client. I practice a Solution Focused Brief Therapy, psycho-dynamic and cognitive behavioral approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking therapy can be very scary. I am here to support you in that process. I am only licensed in the State of California and will not be able to provide services if you are out of the State or out of the Country at the time of your call. You will also be asked to verify your identity and location before each call to protect your identity.

Psychologist Mya Painter providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Mya Painter

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
24 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 24 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Psychologist Laura Rochelle providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Laura Rochelle

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, & coping with loss. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Yvonne Vermillion providing different types of therapy in Carpinteria

Yvonne Vermillion

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepressionCompassion fatigue
29 years offering treatment

As a licensed LMFT California clinician and researcher for over 35 years, I hold a Doctorate in Psychology and advanced degrees in art, as well as teaching certificates for public, private, and Montessori schools. I have presented anti-bullying presentations at numerous elementary schools, both in New Jersey and California where I empowered individuals to alter their uncomfortable world. Although my therapeutic orientation is eclectic, I have been extensively trained in solution focused, cognitive behavioral brief therapy which is highly strategic, exploratory, and solution based rather than problem oriented. Together we will develop an individual treatment plan and you will leave the very first session with concrete strategies that will foster hope and improve the quality of your life. My primary theoretical focus is based on Murray Bowen and Carl centered family systems. These systems have proved over and over again to be effective, not only with families, but successfully treat all realms of individual and relationship issues to address such areas as depression, abuse, anger management, loss and grief, parenting issues, bullying, and many other challenging life transitions, to help facilitate positive growth and maturity. I prefer video or regular calls in lieu of texts between sessions. However, if you do decide to text me, I will do my best to respond in a timely manner. As you read and consider my profile, I would like to thank you for the courage it takes if you agree to begin your therapeutic journey with me.

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Types of therapists available to clients in Carpinteria

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Carpinteria that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Carpinteria available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Carpinteria therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Carpinteria therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Carpinteria region and in the state of California.

How a therapist can help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want 

Therapists in Carpinteria can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Carpinteria may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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