Individual Therapy
A little more room
to be yourself.
At your own pace
You don’t have to
arrive with answers.
Perhaps something feels difficult to name. Perhaps you know exactly what hurts. We can start there.
Therapy offers time to listen to your experience—and room to discover what might change.
Let’s talk ↗What might bring you here
Anxiety, grief, a difficult transition, or patterns that keep returning. You may simply want to feel more connected to yourself and the people you love.
How we begin
Bring your questions, uncertainty, and whatever feels most present. Our first conversations give us space to understand what you need and whether working together feels like a good fit.
What sessions can feel like
A thoughtful conversation at a pace we find together. I bring curiosity, compassion, and clinical experience; you bring knowledge of your own life.
In-person therapy in Santa Barbara.
Online sessions throughout California.
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A relationship we build together
How I work
My approach is humanistic and person-centered. I bring curiosity, compassion, and clinical experience; you bring knowledge of your own life. Our work develops through that relationship.
Depending on your needs, we may draw on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, attention to the body and nervous system, or exploration of attachment and relationship patterns. A trauma-informed approach keeps your pace and choices central.
For clients who find it helpful, animal-assisted therapy with Sophie can offer another source of grounding and connection. We’ll keep talking about what feels useful and adjust the work together.
Ways we can work together
A closer look at therapy. You don’t need to choose a method before we meet.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Understanding and Changing the Patterns That Hold You Back
Evidence-based therapy to help you understand and shift the thoughts and behaviors that cause stress, anxiety, or self-doubt. Practical tools, lasting change.
Anxiety Therapy
Find calm, clarity, and control.
Anxiety therapy helps you understand your worry, ease stress, and calm your nervous system. Compassionate, evidence-based care in Santa Barbara.
Somatic Therapy
Reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom.
Somatic Therapy helps you heal through awareness of the mind-body connection. By tuning into breath, movement, and sensation, you’ll learn to release stress, regulate emotions, and rediscover calm from within.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Care, safety, and respect for your lived experience
Holistic trauma-informed therapy in Santa Barbara blending evidence-based care, mindfulness, and Animal-Assisted Therapy for deep healing.
Parenting Counseling
Supporting Connection, Confidence, and Calm in Parenthood
Therapy for parents navigating stress, co-parenting, trauma, and family transitions. Strengthen connection and confidence through mindful, evidence-informed support.
Sex and Intimacy
Sex Therapy in Santa Barbara
Compassionate, sex-positive therapy for individuals and couples. Heal from shame, improve communication, and rekindle passion with evidence-based, trauma-informed care.
Humanistic, Person-Centered Therapy
Discover the power of authenticity and acceptance.
Humanistic, Person-Centered Therapy invites you to explore your true self in a space grounded in empathy, compassion, and genuine connection. Rooted in the work of Carl Rogers, this approach helps you build self-understanding, heal self-criticism, and reconnect with meaning and joy in life.
Depression Therapy
Rediscover hope and connection.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for depression in Santa Barbara. Find clarity, meaning, and renewal through gentle, trauma-informed care.
Evidence-Based & Evidence-Informed Therapy
Grounded in research, guided by empathy.
Evidence-Based and Evidence-Informed Therapy integrates proven psychological methods with human warmth and understanding. Rooted in science yet tailored to your unique story, this approach blends effective tools like CBT, mindfulness, and Animal-Assisted Therapy to support meaningful, lasting growth.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Finding Freedom Through Awareness, Values, and Action
Evidence-based therapy integrating mindfulness, acceptance, and values-driven action to help you live with clarity, courage, and compassion.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Cultivating Presence, Awareness, and Compassionate Change
Gentle, evidence-based therapy integrating mindfulness, somatic awareness, and compassion to reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm.
Depth Psychology
Explore the emotional roots of anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Relational, insight-oriented psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.
Room to begin
Our first conversations
You don’t need to tell your whole story at once.
Before we meet
You’ll receive intake paperwork to complete online, including background information, consent forms, and space to share what brings you to therapy.
When we meet
We’ll talk about what has been difficult, what is working, and what you hope might change. We’ll also discuss confidentiality, session frequency, and whether working together feels like a good fit.
As we continue
We’ll revisit your goals and adjust the pace as the work unfolds. Progress might mean naming a need, noticing a familiar reaction, or finding more choice in how you respond. Your questions and feedback are part of the process.
What to expect, rates, and payment →Taking the next step
We can start with a conversation.
I work with adults and adolescents in Santa Barbara, with online therapy available throughout California. You’re welcome to get in touch with questions or to explore whether we might be a good fit.
Let’s talk →