Online Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated online Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
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Dr. Maxwell Rappoport
Psychologist, Ph.D.
With over 10 years of experience in clinical psychology, I specialize in helping individuals navigate life's challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapeutic approaches. My practice focuses on creating a safe, supportive environment where healing and growth can flourish. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with each client to develop strategies that promote lasting positive change. A telehealth approach ensures accessibility while maintaining the highest standards of professional care.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Michelle Roberts
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer somatic trauma recovery via telehealth throughout the state of California. If you've tried talk therapy and are looking for something a little deeper, let's chat!
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Foothills Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LMFT, AMFT, ACSW
We provide online therapy throughout California for high-achieving adults, trauma survivors, and queer individuals who feel overwhelmed or stuck. Using Brainspotting, EMDR, and somatic therapy, we help clients go deeper than talk therapy so they can heal from trauma, reduce anxiety, and feel more grounded and in control. Our team of therapists offer virtual trauma therapy that meets you where you are. We pride ourselves in being warm, non-judgmental, and focused on helping you feel seen, understood, and genuinely supported. Whether you’re navigating burnout, boundaries, past trauma, or emotional overwhelm, we are here to help you reconnect with yourself and move toward lasting change. If you’re seeking online EMDR, Brainspotting, or trauma therapy in California, we are here to support your healing—one step at a time.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Therapy, assessments, consultation, trainings, and supervision through a neuroaffirming trauma lens. Unmask, be seen, and calm your nervous system with inclusive therapy. We believe therapy should be a space where your whole identity is celebrated, which is why we are proudly LGBTQIA+ affirming, allied, and take an active stance of advocacy for everyone we serve. Whether you are navigating an Autism or ADHD diagnosis, seeking a neurodivergent-friendly assessment, or simply looking for a space where you don't have to mask, our team approaches your care from a strictly strengths-based perspective.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Secure online therapy allows you to access compassionate, evidence-based care wherever you are. I provide virtual therapy for individuals and couples throughout California, Michigan, and Indiana, helping clients navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, women's life transitions, and emotional well-being. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and meaningful change can happen.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California-based LCSW offering virtual trauma therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy to support healing from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and family of origin issues. I offer both weekly therapy and EMDR therapy intensives for deeper, focused trauma work. Sessions are available via telehealth throughout California.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
At Nourishment Mental Health I enjoy being a catalyst for change and healing. I strive to provide supportive, nurturing, and genuine care to all my clients. It comes from a place of truly wanting people to heal and grow. There's nothing more exciting than witnessing somebody exercise their inner courage. My goal is to be able to provide you with a safe space, a trusting therapeutic relationship, and a respectful environment for you to be able to thrive in.
Nourishment Mental Health offers mental health services to teens (14+), adults (18+), and couples throughout the Sacramento Area. Additional services include Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Integration. Services can be provided to all California residents via telehealth. In person therapy is offered in Sacramento, Ca (Nisenan and Miwok Land).
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Liza Roth, MA, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I am available for secure, telehealth sessions M-W. Many of my clients are working professionals who need the flexibility of online sessions. Prior to becoming a therapist, I worked in Bay Area tech finance for 20 years. I know firsthand the intense pressure, insane pace, and subsequent burnout of working in tech companies. Being high functioning only lasts for so long before your physical and mental health suffer, and you're left wondering why you just can't "get it together" anymore. You're not a failure... you're just EXHAUSTED. Let me help you figure out where to go from here.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
We are a practice dedicated to providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality mental health care from the comfort of your own space. Our team offers personalized support for a wide range of concerns, using evidence-based approaches tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Through secure, convenient virtual sessions, we help clients build insight, develop coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Brandy Jaramillo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
With over 15 years of experience working with older adults and their families, I bring a deep understanding of the emotional, physical, and relational challenges that come with aging and caregiving.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I offer secure, confidential online therapy for individuals and couples who prefer the flexibility of meeting remotely. Online therapy allows us to do meaningful, effective work together while reducing barriers like travel time, busy schedules, or geographic location. This can be especially important for clients seeking sex therapy, sex addiction therapy, or LGBTQ+ affirming care, which may not be readily available in more rural areas of Texas and California. I strive to create the same sense of connection, safety, and presence in online sessions as I do in person. For many clients, meeting from their own space helps them feel more comfortable and engaged, making it easier to stay consistent and focused on the work we’re doing together.
22 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Lisa Abdilova Andresen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Major life stressors often trigger flare-ups of mental health challenges.
Are you feeling disconnected from friends, or working a job you don't love?
Have you felt unlike yourself lately? Irritable, unmotivated, and detached? Worried about letting others down? Not looking forward to anything?
Maybe you're feeling guilty for procrastinating? Finding it tough to relax or sleep restfully?
Is your inner critic getting louder? Do you keep wondering if you're doing enough, are loved enough, or will ever be good enough?
What if the links between trauma and achievement are playing out for you?
Life is tough, and so are you.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Susana Scotti, Journey Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PhD
I am a Licensed Psychologist with over 12 years of experience, providing virtual sessions in California and New York, offering increased flexibility, convenience and privacy for sessions. I am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult challenges with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I use a HIPAA compliant platform (doxy) for utmost confidentiality. I am available to meet in-office and/or online.
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help LGBTQIA+ people manage anxiety and improve their relationships and communication. Many of my clients are dealing with the after-effects of a religious upbringing. Most are professionals who are doing well in some areas of life, but struggle with things like boundaries, self-worth, and understanding their own feelings. I also love to work with people who are coming out later in life. I am queer-identified.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Angelique Umutesi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Roots & Refuge Center was created by Angelique Umutesi, LCSW, a refugee and therapist, to help people heal in a safe and caring space.
Angelique’s life experience showed her that many people, especially refugees and immigrants, need support that understands their culture and struggles.
At Roots & Refuge, we offer therapy, spiritual care, and community support, all with kindness and respect.
We believe everyone’s healing journey is unique, and we are here to walk with you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
I provide online therapy to adults and teens (16+) in Tennessee and California.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
We offer in-person and online (telehealth) confidential psychological counseling and assessment services to individuals, couples and families in the greater Santa Barbara area. Counselors are here to help clients explore life transitions, relationship issues and a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, abuse, compulsive behaviors, substance use, job loss and stress, aging, isolation and anger management. Many clients experience a 15% reduction in overall distress after only eight sessions. Counselors are ready and able to serve you. We will match your needs with the education and experience of our clinicians to find the best person to assist you.
The clinic offers confidential counseling services in both English and Spanish with masters and doctoral-level interns gaining hours for clinical licensure, supervised by licensed clinicians. We are able to meet with you on a personal, confidential basis and offer a sliding-fee scale, ranging from $16 - $96/session.
We maintain a commitment to serve, reflecting the individual's ability to pay for services. We also offer groups for Parenting, Anxiety Coping Skills, Veterans, and court-approved Anger Management. Please call for current groups and schedules.
66 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I use the HIPPA compliant and secure platform through Alma. This is an excellent service that has virtually no glitches or delays and provides notes to clients upon request.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Whether you are an expert with online meetings or are a little hesitant to start telemedicine, I promise you, online therapy with me doesn't feel like another stiff, robotic Zoom meeting. I’ve intentionally designed my virtual practice to feel just as warm, connected, and down-to-earth as sitting across from each other in a cozy office. You get the exact same focused, high-quality care and deep collaboration—just without the stress of fighting traffic, rushing to an appointment, or even having to put on real shoes.
We live busy lives, and finding a block of time to take care of your mental health is hard enough. Telehealth makes it incredibly easy to fit real, impactful support right into your day, whether you're logging on from your couch, your office, in your car (while parked), or a quiet corner of your home. All you need is a comfortable spot and a secure internet connection, and we can get to work getting you unstuck, wherever you happen to be.
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $187 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Trauma and PTSD (72%), and Depression (67%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$187
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Depression |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 51% | Stress |
| 51% | Self Esteem |