Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Goleta, California CA
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New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
At New Beginnings Counseling Center's (NBCC) Donald J. Willfong Community Counseling Center, we are deeply committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassionate, accessible, and culturally attuned mental health care. For over 50 years, our nonprofit clinic has been a cornerstone of the Santa Barbara community, offering confidential counseling and therapeutic services that empower people to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Our diverse team of masters- and doctoral-level counselors — supported by experienced clinical supervisors — provides evidence-informed therapy in a traineeship setting, helping clients explore life transitions, relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, compulsive behaviors, substance use challenges, stress, anger management, isolation, and more. We offer individual, couples, family, and group counseling, available both in person and through telehealth to meet the varied needs of our community.
We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health support, regardless of financial means. That’s why we provide one of the most affordable sliding-scale fee structures in the region — many clients pay less than $15 per session — and we never turn anyone away due to inability to pay. Counseling is available in both English and Spanish.
In addition to our clinical services, New Beginnings is dedicated to fostering community well-being through training the next generation of clinicians, integrating trauma-informed practices, and ensuring that our services are responsive, respectful, and strength-based. Our mission is to help individuals not just cope, but truly thrive, by supporting their emotional growth, resilience, and overall wellness.
We warmly welcome you to begin your journey toward healing and self-discovery with us.
66 Years Experience
In-Person Near Goleta, CA
Online in Goleta, CA California
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
My name is Dr. Roger Douglas, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I am currently pursuing my licensure as a psychologist and committed to providing exceptional mental healthcare. I am fortunate to have a dedicated team of associates and license therapist who are eager to assist you in achieving your mental well-being goals.
5 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA California (Online Only)
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I help South Asian and Muslim women who feel responsible for everyone else but have no space left for themselves.
From the outside, you may look like you have it together. You are dependable, capable, and the person others turn to when something goes wrong. But privately, you are exhausted. You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, struggle to say no, and feel guilty slowing down.
Many of my clients carry the weight of family expectations, caregiving roles, cultural pressures, and the belief that their needs should come last. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, resentment, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we look beyond surface-level coping and explore the patterns underneath, including over-responsibility, people-pleasing, guilt, and long-standing roles you have learned to carry. Together, we create space for your needs, your voice, and a way of living that feels more balanced and sustainable.
I offer private pay telehealth therapy throughout California.
7 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA California (Online Only)
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA California
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
As a psychologist, my passion lies in helping individuals navigate life's challenges and facilitating their journey towards growth and healing. I believe in the power of therapy to foster self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful change. It is an honor to walk alongside my patients as they explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
11 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA California (Online Only)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Goleta, California Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Goleta, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (68%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 68% | Depression |
| 57% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 44% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 55% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 30% | Asian |