Specialists in Santa Barbara, CA

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Christina Fornecker

AMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Verified

LGBTQIA+ • Kink • EthicalConsensual Non-Monogamy • Adult Industry Professionals As an LGBTQ+ affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome and provide a safe space for all identities and relationship styles. I work with adults and couples struggling with communication issues, sexual issues, LGBTQ+ id

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

LGBTQIA+ • Kink • EthicalConsensual Non-Monogamy • Adult Industry Professionals As an LGBTQ+ affirming, sex positive, poly-friendly, and kink aware therapist, I welcome and provide a safe space for all identities and relationship styles. I work with adults and couples struggling with communication issues, sexual issues, LGBTQ+ id
818-658-1749 Email Me
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Santa Barbara, 93101

Distance:0.0110452 miles
Kristine Schwarz

LMFT, LPCC

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Verified

I enjoy working with clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the daily and often overwhelming realities of everyday life, career, and family. I typically provide the best support for clients who want to have a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I provide a safe space for clients to heal and support th

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

I enjoy working with clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the daily and often overwhelming realities of everyday life, career, and family. I typically provide the best support for clients who want to have a collaborative relationship with their therapist. I provide a safe space for clients to heal and support th
805-618-1518 Email Me
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Santa Barbara, 93101

Distance:0.2903355 miles
Jenny Hislop

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Verified

Compassionate, curious, creative therapist specializing in creating and nurturing meaningful, healthy relationships. I help people come home to themselves. Life's challenges can leave us questioning our intuition and values, and impact our self-worth, relationships, and well-being. Perhaps this is due to a difficult upbringing, perhaps due to tr

Oakland, CA 94609
BERKELEY, CA 94705

Compassionate, curious, creative therapist specializing in creating and nurturing meaningful, healthy relationships. I help people come home to themselves. Life's challenges can leave us questioning our intuition and values, and impact our self-worth, relationships, and well-being. Perhaps this is due to a difficult upbringing, perhaps due to tr
628-500-8323 Email Me
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1 Miles from Santa Barbara

Oakland, 94609
BERKELEY, 94705

Distance:0.3082573 miles
Chantal Wunderlich

MA, MFT

Psychotherapist

Verified

Due to the current health concerns I have moved my practice online and am available to meet with clients on the phone or via Zoom. My approach is comprehensive, and I tend to work long-term; I aim to honor the complexity and experience of each person as I support my clients in a process that leads to lasting and meaningful change. This means hel

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Due to the current health concerns I have moved my practice online and am available to meet with clients on the phone or via Zoom. My approach is comprehensive, and I tend to work long-term; I aim to honor the complexity and experience of each person as I support my clients in a process that leads to lasting and meaningful change. This means hel
805-664-2085 Email Me
Verified

Santa Barbara, 93101

Distance:0.3559423 miles
Bruce Howard

PhD

Psychologist

Verified

I became a psychologist because I believe that psychotherapy is effective in helping people who are struggling or wanting to grow. I am as excited to be a part of this process as I was when I began my practice 40 years ago. What I have learned is that enduring change happens in a therapy relationship that is felt to be safe, supportive, and on

Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

I became a psychologist because I believe that psychotherapy is effective in helping people who are struggling or wanting to grow. I am as excited to be a part of this process as I was when I began my practice 40 years ago. What I have learned is that enduring change happens in a therapy relationship that is felt to be safe, supportive, and on
747-233-2333 Email Me
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Santa Monica, 90401
Santa Barbara, 93101

Distance:0.7247157 miles
Sloane Rickman

Psychologist

Psychologist

Verified

My goal is to help you overcome whatever difficulties may have led you to be reading these words and searching for support. I strive to provide care that is specifically tailored to each person, as each person’s needs, experiences, and desires are different. I have experiences with a range of treatments including CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, comp

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Santa Barbara , CA 93103

My goal is to help you overcome whatever difficulties may have led you to be reading these words and searching for support. I strive to provide care that is specifically tailored to each person, as each person’s needs, experiences, and desires are different. I have experiences with a range of treatments including CBT, psychodynamic, DBT, comp
949-771-8513 Email Me
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2 Miles from Santa Barbara

Laguna Niguel, 92677
Santa Barbara , 93103

Distance:1.255299 miles
Jacquelyn Toth

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Verified

I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed with emotions, in their relationships, at their jobs, or just with everyday life. Many of my clients feel creatively blocked or cut off from a feeling of connection to themselves and the larger world. Themes of not feeling seen or heard, not being fully accepted as who they really are, and even feeling

Santa Barbara, CA 93103

I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed with emotions, in their relationships, at their jobs, or just with everyday life. Many of my clients feel creatively blocked or cut off from a feeling of connection to themselves and the larger world. Themes of not feeling seen or heard, not being fully accepted as who they really are, and even feeling
805-576-9051 Email Me
Verified

Santa Barbara, 93103

Distance:1.3446385 miles
Becca Sandhu

PsyD, HSP

Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist

Verified

Do you find yourself completely exhausted at the end of each day from the effort it takes to go through the motions? Maybe you spend so much time focused on internal worries or past experiences that you feel disconnected from those around you or like life is passing you by. The clients I work with share these struggles. Despite being hard-working,

Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Nashville, TN 37204

Do you find yourself completely exhausted at the end of each day from the effort it takes to go through the motions? Maybe you spend so much time focused on internal worries or past experiences that you feel disconnected from those around you or like life is passing you by. The clients I work with share these struggles. Despite being hard-working,
629-209-8873 Email Me
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Santa Barbara, 93105
Nashville, 37204

Distance:2.2192063 miles
Amber Prochnik

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Verified

Do you feel unstable, lost, or confused? Is your anxiety and or depression spinning out of control? With your collaboration, I can assist you and give you the tools to find happiness and trust in yourself and life path again. I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what is triggering you, and provide skills to help you manage you

Santa Barbara, CA 93108

Do you feel unstable, lost, or confused? Is your anxiety and or depression spinning out of control? With your collaboration, I can assist you and give you the tools to find happiness and trust in yourself and life path again. I can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and what is triggering you, and provide skills to help you manage you
424-356-1046 Email Me
Verified

Santa Barbara, 93108

Distance:5.5996756 miles
Madeleine Foster

MA, AMFT, APCC

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Verified

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I work with couples, families, and individuals who are interested in improving their relationships, and people who are struggling with strong emotions like anxiety. I believe that the quality of our relationships, both with ourselves and others deeply affects our overall well-being. Healing, in my view, happens both individually and within the dyna

Santa Barbara, CA 93110

I work with couples, families, and individuals who are interested in improving their relationships, and people who are struggling with strong emotions like anxiety. I believe that the quality of our relationships, both with ourselves and others deeply affects our overall well-being. Healing, in my view, happens both individually and within the dyna
805-576-8430 Email Me
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Santa Barbara, 93110

Distance:6.3405861 miles

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It’s normal to experience mental health issues and relationship problems. Talking to a licensed therapist can help. Therapy can teach you more about yourself and your mental health concerns in a healing way. Many therapies are evidence-based and have been proven effective.

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If you are looking for a specific type of therapist, you can search for marriage or couples counseling in Santa Barbara or find a child psychologist or family therapist in Santa Barbara. You can also connect with Santa Barbara therapists who specialize in treating anxiety or depression. In addition, some therapists provide group therapy, which is typically a therapist-led session with multiple people.

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About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is the administrative center of Santa Barbara County, California. The city is located between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara has a Mediterranean climate and is a popular tourist destination. In addition to tourism, the city’s economy is supported by the technology, manufacturing, and education industries.

Santa Barbara is home to 92,000 people. Twenty-four percent of residents are foreign born. The city has over 25,800 Spanish speakers. The ethnic composition of the population is 54% white, 40% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 1% black.

The cost of living in the city is 154% higher than the national average. The mean annual wage in Santa Barbara is $38,300, and the median household income is $66,900. The unemployment rate in the city is 4%. About 14% of Santa Barbara residents live below the poverty line. Almost 18% of residents under age 65 do not have medical insurance.

Mental Health in Santa Barbara

The depression rate in Santa Barbara County is 5% higher than the state average and 13% higher than the number federal authorities expected. Suicide is the second leading cause of injury deaths in the county.

Addiction is also a concern in Santa Barbara county. Over the past few years, the county has experienced an increase in the number of opioid prescriptions. In 2015, the county rate of opioid-related deaths was 7.7 per 100,000 people. This was almost double California’s rate of 4.73 deaths per 100,000 people.

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Mental health care tops the list: Cottage, Neighborhood Clinics, Sanctuary Centers focus on filling service gaps. (2017, September 21). Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.com/news/2017/sep/21/mental-health-care-tops-list
QuickFacts: Santa Barbara city, California. (n.d.). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/santabarbaracitycalifornia/PST045216
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Santa Barbara, California. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.bestplaces.net/city/california/santa_barbara
Santa Barbara, CA: What you need to know. (n.d.). Livability. Retrieved from https://livability.com/ca/santa-barbara
Santa Barbara's opioid death rate almost double state average. (2017, July 13). Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.com/news/2017/jul/13/santa-barbaras-opioid-death-rate-almost-double-sta
Suicide, the silent epidemic. (2017, August 31). Santa Barbara Independent. Retrieved from https://www.independent.com/news/2017/aug/31/suicide-silent-epidemic

Specialists in Santa Barbara, CA

Nearby Cities

Find a Therapist near Santa Barbara, CA

Christina Fornecker

AMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist

Kristine Schwarz

LMFT, LPCC

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Jenny Hislop

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Chantal Wunderlich

MA, MFT

Psychotherapist

Bruce Howard

PhD

Psychologist

Sloane Rickman

Psychologist

Psychologist

Jacquelyn Toth

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Becca Sandhu

PsyD, HSP

Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist

Amber Prochnik

LMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Madeleine Foster

MA, AMFT, APCC

Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Psychotherapist

Find a Therapist in Santa Barbara with GoodTherapy

List Your Practice on GoodTherapy

About Santa Barbara

Mental Health in Santa Barbara

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