Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Goleta, CA
Browse Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Goleta, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
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Allison Pichardo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am a therapist who is passionate about helping others heal, grow and enjoy life more. I create a warm and comfortable environment for my clients to explore difficult emotions. Getting to know my client's stories is an experience I am truly grateful for. And I love to help clients see just how strong and resilient they really are. If you are looking to heal past trauma, improve your relationship, reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms I would love to help you do so!
11 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
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Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Amber provides therapy with a holistic and eclectic approach that is individualized, taking into account that the client is the expert of what they need and how they best retain information. The therapeutic process can incorporate interventions related, but not limited to, Eye Movement desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), internal family systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Sex Therapy, Hypnosis, CBT-E, EFT, Bowen, Gottman and more.
8 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA (Online Only)
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Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
If you’re looking for a therapist who can help you strengthen your relationships, reconnect with yourself, and feel more confident in who you are, you’re in the right place. I have specialized training in working with relationship challenges, sex addiction, sexual concerns, trauma, and identity-related stress, and I work with both individuals and couples who want meaningful, lasting change.
I also provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and support clients in a wide range of relationship styles, including non-monogamous relationships. Offering online therapy allows me to work with clients who might otherwise struggle to find the right fit.
Whether you’re working to improve communication, heal from past experiences, or better understand yourself and your relationships, I’m here to offer a supportive space where real change can happen in your personal life and in your relationships.
22 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
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Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My practice is especially supportive for people navigating transitions, burnout, identity shifts, or the quiet sense that something in life needs to change. I bring steadiness, creativity, and a deep respect for your lived experience, offering a space where you don’t have to perform or hold it all together. You get to arrive as you are, and we move at a pace that feels safe, honest, and sustainable. If you’re longing for clarity, connection, or a more spacious relationship with yourself, I’m here to walk with you as you find your way forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Goleta, CA
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Goleta, CA Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Goleta, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $194 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Trauma and PTSD (73%), and Depression (69%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$194
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Depression |
| 55% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Asian |