Therapists in Montecito, 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 Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Dr. Connie Stomper
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, EdD, DSS
Soul Musings is coaching/ counseling with Dr. Connie Stomper which is focused on helping people overcome stress, anxiety and depression as well as chronic illness (which I have lived through and overcome.) or who just want to pursue personal growth. This work is for people who seek to live in an expanded experience of joy, loving and peace. In addition to my training in psychology, counseling skills, my work is informed by my decade of organizational consulting and training where I worked with communication skills, listening skills, problem-solving, group decision-making and team building. I also have extensive training in relationship and group dynamics. This experience helps me assist clients with inter-personal and communication skills in both personal life and work situations.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Allie Michie, MS
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT159347
Hi there! I'm Allie. I genuinely love what I do, and it shows up in how I work. I see individuals, couples, and teens, navigating grief, anxiety, relationships, and life's biggest transitions, and I offer virtual sessions throughout California. Whether you're at a crossroads or just carrying something heavy, I'm here for it. Warm, curious, and judgment-free, always.
As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT #159347) I practice under the supervision of Claire Blakey, MA, LMFT, PMH-C (#119518) at The Center for Psychotherapy and Integrative Health.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Dr. Angela DeVita
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D, LMFT, ATR
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22 Years Experience
Online in Montecito, CA California (Online Only)
Soma Aloia, SoulWork Somatics, Somatic Counseling & Bodywork
Counselor/Therapist, MS, CCST, HE, LMT
Healing isn't about fixing what's wrong with you - there is nothing wrong with you. Healing is permission to your nervous system to experience the safety, support, and connection it may have missed earlier in life. When the body begins to feel safe, many symptoms that once seemed unrelated can begin to make sense. Then you begin to heal and develop into your full potential. I create a safe space for you to slow down, settle, and be yourself. I help you make sense of complex experiences that seem disconnected so you can heal into wholeness.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
I’m an EMDR therapist with a PMH-C certification, specializing in trauma and perinatal mental health. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or impacted by past experiences, as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or the challenges of pregnancy and postpartum.
My ideal clients are open to growth and looking for more than just symptom relief—they want to better understand themselves and feel more at ease in their daily lives. I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can process what’s been weighing on you.
Using EMDR and other evidence-based approaches, I help clients heal from past experiences and build resilience. I also welcome individuals with a range of mental health concerns.
11 Years Experience
Online in Montecito, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Trevor Alleman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but mental suffering can be reduced. Suffering occurs when anxiety takes over our thoughts and actions. We become anxious about facing our fears, so we avoid them. We're anxious about letting others get close, so we isolate ourselves. Psychotherapy offers way out of these avoidant patterns. While we can't prevent difficulties and tragedies, we can learn to manage our emotional reactions to external events and relationships. Self-empowerment comes from finding the courage to confront our inner world, regardless of how complicated and messy it may be.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
For over 30 years, I have brought expertise, creativity, enthusiasm, and positive change to individuals and couples I have worked with. To achieve personal goals, effective therapy must bring integration of the physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of our functioning.
43 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe that everyone is capable of change. However, we must believe in our worth and treat ourselves with kindness in order to create that change. If life feels hard right now, that's because it is! The bodies and brains that we have were not built for the world we currently live in. Everyone grows up in an environment where their needs were not perfectly met. The ways we dealt with those unmet needs as children become unhealthy coping strategies in adulthood. With conscious effort, reflection, and practice, we can heal those wounds and learn better strategies. That's what therapy is for and I am here to help!
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Montecito, CA
Online in Montecito, CA California
Montecito, California therapists Statistics
Therapists in Montecito, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (64%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 64% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Stress |
| 50% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 44% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 47% | Senior |
| 45% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Christian |