Buddhist therapists in Goleta, California CA
Serving Buddhist
Mercedes Samudio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DSW, LCSW
Mercedes Samudio, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers; residing on Tongva Land), is an esteemed clinical social worker, acclaimed author, sought-after international speaker, and pioneering entrepreneur, with a focus on African American mental health. She collaborates with parents globally to cultivate a nurturing parental identity through her groundbreaking Parental Identity Development Model and her transformative Shame-Proof Parenting approach, aiming to alleviate parental shame while fostering healthy child development. With expertise in trauma-informed practices, Mercedes assists parents in healing from past wounds that may affect their parenting dynamics. Beyond her professional role, Mercedes enjoys life in sunny Southern California with her beloved spouse and their three cherished pets (two cats and a dog). Discover more about her impactful work at shameproofparenting.com.
10 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
RelaxingOne.com Ned David Bratspis, PC
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
The exploration of personal meaning and connection is the foundation of learning and potential throughout all stages of our lives. Facing the obstacles of our lives and meeting their challenges can strengthen us. Unlock your potential and feel better; find your way through loss, and learn self compassion.
33 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Gui Mansilla
Registered Psychotherapist, Lawyer (Arg) M.Div (USA) Reg. Psychotherapist (CA) Coach (Ca)
I am honoured to collaborate with individuals on a global scale who are fiercely committed to their path of healing and growth; I am deeply grateful for the trust bestowed upon me in guiding this sacred journey of transformation. With an extensive background of over 17,000 hours engaged directly with clients—spanning individuals, couples, families, and groups—I've steered countless souls through the complexities of mental health challenges and propelled them toward realizing their personal growth aspirations.
At the core of my practice lies a client-centred approach intricately woven with threads of emotional healing and personal development. My expertise extends to a dynamic spectrum of therapeutic modalities, including experiential and existential methods, and a versatile toolkit encompassing CBT, DBT, gestalt, psychodrama, internal family systems, trauma-centered interventions, and more. This ensures each person receives a meticulously tailored approach to their unique journey.
Firm in my conviction that, with unwavering commitment and the proper support, the vast tapestry of human suffering can be unravelled, I am passionately devoted to facilitating this transformative process. This isn't merely a profession—it's a calling. Together, let's embark on a journey of profound change, unlocking the doors to your fullest potential and inner peace with power and grace.
19 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Timothy Walker
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Where within you does conflict persist?
Is it in the body, a swirling energy the surges without explanation, keeping you spinning in thought circles and struggling to sleep or relax (ANXIETY)?
Is it in the heart, the whistling emptiness of grief, or the stabbing pain of ruptured relationships, and lost connections (DEPRESSION)?
Is it in the head, thoughts that won’t stop reciting their well worn verses of what-ifs and should-haves (OCD/ADHD)?
Is it in the spirit, an anguish of being, the unknown outnumbering the known to a paralyzing degree, questions of WHY swirling intangible as mist, existential questions, the ground beneath our feet uneven and unsteady (BELIEF/MEANING)?
Is it in all of the above, and in your dreams as well, impacting ability to connect with others, to be still with yourself, to be intimate, to give and receive love, to accept what was, embrace what will be, and surrender to the now (TRAUMA)?
7 Years Experience
Serving Buddhist
Sarah Easton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You are about to begin an important journey to explore your struggles, connection with yourself and others, and how you can live in deeper alignment with your values. You might be challenged by your intimate relationships, you may be dealing with a chronic illness, the loss of a loved one, feeling overwhelmed or stagnant. You might want to cultivate a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life. I believe that traditional talk therapy can be powerful alone, but integrating mindfulness of the body can more adequately address experiences in the present moment and help transform deeply ingrained beliefs or patterns. I will encourage you to move beneath words and life stories, so experiences can be felt and understood, allowing your innate wisdom to support change. I will also integrate behavioral therapies to help you cultivate the necessary skills for building a sense of emotional resilience and nurturing healthy relationships. You don't have to be alone on your journey. Therapy is a courageous act, a gesture of willingness to turn towards your inner world. Together, we will create a safe and supportive space for reflection and change on your path towards healing, growth, and reclaiming of your life.
7 Years Experience