EMDR therapists in Isla Vista, California CA
EMDR
John Vargas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., AMFT, APCC
Accepting new clients with immediate openings! - Do you have a safe space to talk about how you actually feel? My name is John (he/him/él) and I'm a dually registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). I have experience working with teens' and young adults' mental health. As a Latino therapist, I’m also passionate in working with young men’s mental health such as emotional connections, vulnerability, loneliness, identity, and relationships. I offer telehealth-based (online via video) therapy only for those located in California. I’m in-network with a variety of insurances including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, CenCal, Cigna, First Health, GEHA, Magellan, MHN Health Net, Modern Health, Optum, UC SHIP, and UnitedHealthcare UHC. Feel free to email me to schedule a free 15-minute consultation! Thank you!
Supervised by Jack May, LMFT #94423
3 Years Experience
EMDR
Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
I deeply believe in the transformative power of therapy and that meaningful change is possible at any stage of life. I prioritize honoring the authentic self, even amidst life's inevitable messiness and painful emotions. I’m most inspired by the humans that I work with every day that show tremendous resilience and resourcefulness with life’s challenges.
9 Years Experience
EMDR
Newport Academy
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Newport Academy nurtures teenagers’ physical, psychological, and educational needs from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. We treat mental health and co-occurring disorders, including trauma and PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and behavioral/social issues. Clients receive tailored treatment plans designed by an integrated treatment team of medical and clinical experts.
16 Years Experience
EMDR
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Like a volcano, 2 things tend to happen if we stuff our thoughts and feelings; we can explode or implode. We may blow up and we all know what that looks like. Other times though, we stuff what's on our mind, thinking it will just go away. It wont. In fact, doing this can lead to angst and depression. We can help you best address your needs. 30 of us here to offer specialized care. We all get stuck sometimes. You deserve support to address bumps in the road and help you through them.
31 Years Experience
EMDR
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