Therapy in Santa Barbara
I provide heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ adults, adolescents, couples, and families with evidence based client-centered counseling. My goal is to enhance your quality of life by using your strengths to create lasting positive change. Appointments available in downtown Santa Barbara or online for California residents.
Individual Therapy
I work with individuals in the areas of relationship, mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, substance use and behavioral addictions, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, inner voice, inner child, and empowerment.
Couples Counseling
I provide compassionate counseling for all combinations of loving partners or partners who are looking to be more loving. I work with romantic partners to expand their intellectual, emotional, and physical intimacy.
Family Therapy
I work toward holistic solutions for families in acute distress or in need of structural support or fine tuning. I search for opportunities where each member can get more of their needs met in a way that contributes to the health and success of the whole system.
Therapy for Beginners
Therapy is a relational process that allows the client to explore new ways of thinking and feeling in an environment that is safe, informative, and inspiring.
Therapy feels different for everyone. You should expect your therapist to work with you at your level in a style that feels comfortable and productive for you.
Some people enter therapy because there is something about their life or emotional system that needs attention. Others see therapy as a form of mental fitness and attend therapy as a way to keep their body and mind as healthy as possible.
First Sessions
In our first sessions you will have an opportunity to decide whether I am the right therapist for you. We will assess your goals to assure that I have the resources that you need to accomplish them. If necessary, I will help you find a therapist who is a perfect fit for your specific goals.
In our initial session we will preview the therapeutic relationship and develop a treatment path. We will discuss confidentiality, fees, prior engagements with therapy, your history, your present, and your future.
Length of Treatment
Goal-specific treatment can be completed in as few as six sessions, whereas persistent issues could take three to twelve months to resolve. Those individuals who are willing to utilize therapy as a form of mental fitness may find value in ongoing treatment. We will work together to create a treatment plan that is evidence-based and appropriate for you.
 
        
        
      
           
        
        
      
           
        
        
      
           
        
        
      
    Therapy Costs
- $225 per hour
- Income based sliding scale is available. Please inquire
- Further reduced fees available if seeing one of my supervised associates.
- I am an out-of-network private pay provider. Fees are collected at time of service. I will provide paperwork for you to submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.
