Therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
Therapy can help you overcome past experiences, heal old wounds, or find your life path. If you’re looking for a therapist in Santa Barbara, CA, consider online therapy. Barriers to treatment, like transportation issues or a lack of available therapists, can make it challenging to find in-person treatment on Arrellaga St and beyond. Online therapy can help you overcome some of these barriers.
With an online therapy platform like BetterHelp, you can attend sessions from anywhere you have an internet connection at a time that works for you, making treatment more convenient and flexible. Finding the perfect therapist can be challenging; with BetterHelp, you can switch providers at any time for no fee until you find a good match.
BetterHelp therapists are well-versed in various treatment modalities that can help you make a meaningful change in your life. Whether you need help with challenges like eating disorders or learning disabilities or you want to improve your self-worth, a therapist can guide you through the healing process to help you achieve personal growth.
If you’re looking for a therapist in Santa Barbara County, connect with one of the providers below to take a step toward enhancing your overall well-being.
Dr. Saundra Taulbee
Clinician
License Type(s): D.M.H., LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepression
30 years offering treatment
I hear the heartbeat of your spoken and unspoken struggles, as well as your dreams yet to be realized. Together we work to uncover the root cause and triggers that prevent you from being at peace with yourself and others, whether it involves issues of : • addiction, depression - Bi-polar or other mood disorders, ADD • codependency, low self-esteem, • PTSD, problems with anger management or conflict avoidance • problems with emotional and sexual intimacy in marriage. And, then, together we move on to resolve issues you bring so that you can learn to have satisfaction and transformation in your life. My experience spans 25 plus years of working with a wide range of people in private practice and in the mental health system. Not only that, but, my training was as a Doctor of Mental Health in Psychiatry at UCSF Medical Centre, San Francisco, with a 3- year residence, rotating in the crisis clinic, in-patient and out-patient psych units in Mount Zion Hospital, and Langley Porter Hospital, San Francisco, CA. Through this magnificent training I learned to grasp the delicate balance between the mind-body duo, and, subsequently I became adept at diagnosis and treatment, including ascertaining one's need for medication as an adjunct to the talk therapy. I am also trained in theology, having earned an M.Div. degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Above all, if you choose to work with me - you will gain an ally in your recovery - who is authentic, transparent, and, who will walk with you to the culmination of your treatment. My treatment approach is psychoanalytic. And, thus, I believe we all suffer hurts, habits and hang-ups from the past, which are at the root of our struggles that go back to unfinished business with family of origin. However, I also integrate facets of cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavioral therapy, as the need presents. Furthermore, I am a Christian with a worldview that is biblically based. And, so, I hear the “God void” that lies within the heart of all humankind which we seek to fill with other things. This means that while my counsel will never conflict with the authority of Scripture, I will not proselytize. With that said, I have and will continue to see anyone who chooses to work with me as their therapist, regardless of whether you have a religious affiliation or none. Last, I am also an author who wrote a book based on case histories of nine patients who gave me permission to tell their stories, interspersed with vignettes from my own life - about how to overcome the struggles with which we all suffer. My nascent book, entitled, "You Can't Heal A Wound By Saying It's Not There", 2nd edition, is an overview of how what I have described above helps people heal and move on with their lives, so that they can help someone else be better - one person at a time. Are you willing to begin a journey with me of overcoming the past and embracing your God-given future?
Shawna Rhymes-Danielson
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
10 years offering treatment
Welcome! I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Sydney Tu
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Frosan Karim
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
6 years offering treatment
Sometimes we feel ready to "do the work," but might feel uncertain about where to start. I work in this field because I believe we are capable of making tremendous changes when we understand ourselves better. I believe in empowering you to recognize the ways you can be in control of yourself and your situation. I am interested in who you are and like to meet you where you're at. My style is to support you in connecting your head and your heart to help you gain clarity on your current concerns. With this clarity, you can begin to take intentional steps toward the life you want. I am grateful for the experience and skills I have learned over the years that have allowed me to treat a variety of concerns that have led to depression, anxiety, or trauma. My profile lists issues that I am able to support you through. Additionally, one of my clinical niches is working with survivors of narcissistic abuse, a form of trauma that often leaves individuals feeling confused, unheard, and disconnected from their sense of self. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy to gently guide you through the process of healing. I believe that survivors deserve to feel safe, understood, and whole again. Recovery from narcissistic abuse isn't just possible—it’s your right. You deserve to reclaim your voice and rebuild a life grounded in authenticity and self-respect. Beginning therapy takes courage, and choosing the right therapist is an important step. I offer a collaborative space where you can feel heard, supported, and challenged in meaningful ways. I’m licensed in California with 7 years of clinical experience. I received my Master’s in Counseling from Palo Alto University and am currently completing my Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at California Southern University. My multicultural background and immigrant experience help me understand the complex roles identity and culture play in our mental health.
Paula Tucker
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
20 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with life changes, family relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, pregnancy and childbirth, and more. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Robin Bunyan
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Grief
18 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with 18 years of professional work experience. I have extensive experience in providing grief counseling to individuals with all types of loss, including chronic health conditions such as cancer. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I will offer you therapeutic emotional support that includes active listening, guidance, and suggestions for coping strategies according to your emotional needs and therapy goals. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! I look forward to meeting with you! Robin
Kimberly "Kim" Woolley
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesDepression
24 years offering treatment
I am licensed in California with over 20 years of professional experience in the mental health field. I have worked in Medical Social Work helping individuals and families with sudden loss, injury, and chronic illness. I have worked with people and communities impacted by disasters. My expertise includes helping clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, depression, abuse, and career difficulties. I also have significant experience working with individuals in high-stress professions, including first responders, law enforcement, and veterans. I believe you are the expert of your own story, and together, we can identify the strengths that will help you overcome life’s challenges. Taking the first step toward therapy is a powerful choice, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
Dr. Virginia Christophe
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression
36 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Texas with 36 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, couples counseling, family conflicts, and coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Natalie Knight
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
Hello! My name Is Natalie Knight and I am an LCSW who is passionate about utilizing the strength of the therapeutic alliance as a support to enter into an exploration of what is beckoning for our attention at any given moment. I believe once we learn how to meet our emotions that we can clear ourselves of old past traumas or new anxieties and fears that are inhibiting us from being the best versions of ourselves that we are longing for. In a nutshell I work to help my clients identify and then let go of old habits and ways of being that no long serve them and help guide them in the allowing process of letting new ways of being that are more healthy in. Together I begin to assist the client with untangling the knots of beliefs that have held them back from truly knowing the peace and contentment. I have been doing this work for the past eight years professionally. I use a person-centered approach in my counseling practice which emphasizes that the client is the best authority for his/her own life and that the answers to his/her questions are inside of them. I serve as a mirror to reflect to the client the inherent knowing. I also rely strongly on EMDR as a modality to help client with the root of their traumas and held beliefs that cover the growth that they are desiring most. This process has been quite effective for me in my search for understanding and I hope to be able to share it with others who feel called to this type of work with me as well.
Katrina Carter
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping 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 existential meaning, 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. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic 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 Santa Barbara available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Santa Barbara 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, Santa Barbara therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Santa Barbara region and in the state of California.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Santa Barbara offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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