LDS/Mormon therapists in Goleta, CA
Browse LDS/Mormon therapists in Goleta, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving LDS/Mormon
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
Integrative Psychotherapy Group is a Beverly Hills based practice dedicated to offering a myriad of psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We utilize contemporary psychodynamic principles to help clients address their concerns and take a depth-focused approach toward therapy. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change.
10 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Serving LDS/Mormon
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
Serving LDS/Mormon
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
I believe that even in the middle of a crisis, there is a real opportunity for profound growth. My path to understanding the human condition began in the theater and the study of Method Acting, where I learned to look beneath the surface to explore how internal experience drives outward behavior. This "inside-out" perspective remains central to my work: helping you align your internal reality with your external actions.
Over my 20-year career, my approach has continually evolved. After graduating from top universities and training programs, I was mentored by leading experts in trauma, addictions, and relationship dynamics. This foundation led me to establish a successful group practice in Orange County, teach psychology at UC Irvine, and serve on the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Professional Practice Committee for the Orange County Psychological Association.
However, my career is only part of the story. In the midst of professional achievement, I navigated a deep personal crisis and divorce that transformed my understanding of therapy. This led me on my own journey of growth—including seven years living in Asia, studying with Buddhist monks, and caring for local villagers.
What I offer today is an integration of rigorous academic training and Eastern wisdom. My decision to practice psychology grows from a sincere desire to relieve suffering and transform life's hardships into catalysts for self-actualization. I combine empirical psychological methods with the cultivation of an "awakened heart"—a state of genuine presence, nervous system regulation, and deep connection to what matters most.
What to Expect in Our First Session
Our first meeting is about more than cataloging problems; it is an opportunity to assess the "internal climate" of your life. Together, we will examine the patterns that are no longer serving you, identify where old narratives or high-pressure reactions have you "hooked," and see what is holding you back from living authentically.
I believe therapy should offer a shift in perspective from the very first hour. You will leave our initial session with practical, evidence-based tools designed to settle your "biological alarm" and transition your nervous system from a state of defense to one of openness and flexibility. By the end of our first meeting, we will begin clarifying a personalized roadmap for long-term change, leaving you with immediate skills to start shifting your life from day one.
Core Strengths & Therapeutic Philosophy
A Life Dedicated to Inner Work: I don't ask you to do work I haven't done myself. My insights stem from extensive clinical training, decades of deep meditation, and navigating my own pivotal life transitions. I bring a perspective that is both seasoned and deeply empathetic.
Creating a Foundation of Safety: True change requires safety. By blending a warm, collaborative connection with a structured success plan, I help you settle constant internal alarm systems, moving you from the exhaustion of perpetual "doing" into a grounded state of "being."
Moving Toward What Truly Matters: I help you spot the cycle of avoidance—the habits we build to run away from pain or fear—and redirect your energy toward positive growth, core values, and meaningful action.
A Strategic, Personal Roadmap: I reject one-size-fits-all, standardized protocols. By strategically blending evidence-based practices (CBT, ACT, Clinical Hypnosis, Imago, and Structural Family concepts) with Eastern principles, we build a customized success plan designed specifically for your life.
Who I Work Best With
I specialize in working with adults and professionals who feel stuck at a critical crossroads—whether navigating a major life or career transition, relationship strain, burnout, trauma, or a recurring pattern they are ready to break.
My clients appreciate insight, structure, and forward movement. They want more than a space to vent; they are ready to understand themselves deeply and take concrete steps toward lasting change.
Practice Details & Credentials
Education: Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology (APA-Accredited, UT Austin); M.A. in Developmental Psychology (Teachers College, Columbia University); B.A. in Psychology (UC Santa Cruz).
Licensure & Certifications: Licensed Psychologist in California (PSY 17495) and Singapore Registered Psychologist.
Session Formats: Virtual sessions & In-person care in Roseville, CA.
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Trauma & PTSD, Stress & Burnout, Relationship Dynamics, Men's Issues, and Military/Veterans care.
26 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Serving LDS/Mormon
Mishel Cowart
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA
I believe that life’s most difficult moments are often the catalysts for our greatest growth. As a practicing psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, my mission is to provide you with a safe, inclusive, and deeply collaborative space to explore the roots of your challenges and discover a more purposeful way of living.
My approach is holistic, focusing on the integration of your mind, body, and inner self. I understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all, so I draw from specialized modalities—including Jungian Psychology, Depth Psychology, and EMDR—to tailor our work to your unique goals. Whether we are utilizing dream work, creative arts, or exploring the neurobiology of your attachment patterns and relationships, my aim is the same: to help you release old, limiting patterns so you can cultivate a more meaningful life.
I have the privilege of working with individuals from all spiritual and religious backgrounds, as well as those who are defining their own personal paths. My role is to serve as a partner on your journey, offering specialized, guidance-oriented support to help you achieve deeper satisfaction in your career, your relationships, and your physical intimacy.
If you are ready to build a stronger sense of self and move toward a life of greater fulfillment, I invite you to contact me for a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to connecting with you and exploring how we might work together.
19 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
Serving LDS/Mormon
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
With 26 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy that looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. As a Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Certified Trauma Therapist, I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and painful childhood experiences.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and inner child work. Treatment is carefully paced and centered on emotional safety, trust, stabilization, and each client’s individual strengths and goals.
I offer culturally responsive, nonjudgmental telehealth therapy throughout California in English and Farsi. At Everlasting Positive Change, clients are welcomed with compassion and supported as they move toward healing, confidence, and meaningful change.
26 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
LDS/Mormon therapists in Goleta, CA Statistics
LDS/Mormon therapists in Goleta, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (76%), and Loss or Grief (70%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Depression |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 67% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 64% | Teen |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | LDS/Mormon |
| 97% | Christian |
| 97% | Women |
| 91% | Jewish |
| 88% | LGBTQ+ |