Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Barbara, 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 in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Blue Stoehr, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello! I’m Blue Stoehr, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Idaho, offering both in-person or telehealth to individuals, couples, and families. I specialize in mood and anxiety disorders, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a compassionate, practical, and evidence-based approach. Therapy shouldn’t be vague or endless—it should give you real tools and real progress. My focus is clear: help you feel better, function better, and get your life back. If that sounds like what you need, I’m here.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
Mandi has worked in the behavioral health field for the last 12 years in a variety of settings and roles in substance use disorder treatment, community mental health, forensics, and private practice. In addition to direct care, she has experience managing staff in behavioral health programs and presenting trainings for risk assessment. Mandi enjoys her private practice that focuses on couples counseling, supervision, and individual therapy.
She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the Evergreen State College, a certificate in Human Service Substance Abuse from Pierce College, Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandman University, certificate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. When she is not working or studying, Mandi enjoys mountaineering and spending time with her friends and family.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
ACT
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
I’m a couples therapist working online across California and Florida. Many couples come to me feeling stuck, unseen, or like they’re speaking different languages. Sometimes there’s neurodivergence (ADHD, autism), past trauma, or years of miscommunication that usual advice doesn’t touch. My style is direct, compassionate, and real—I bring humor, honesty, and respect into sessions while helping you uncover the patterns beneath conflict. I specialize in helping partners reconnect, improve intimacy, and rebuild trust. You don’t have to be perfect or throw away your life together to reclaim closeness and resilience. If you’re ready to move past surface fixes and find a deeper way forward, I’d love to support you in creating a relationship that feels like “us” again.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
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Susanna La
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You may have spent much of your life being the responsible one—balancing family expectations, caring for others, and striving to succeed while your own emotional needs went unseen. From the outside, your life may look accomplished, but inside you might feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or quietly alone. You learned early on to prioritize everyone else’s well-being, often leaving little room to understand or care for yourself.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Barbara, CA Statistics
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) therapists in Santa Barbara, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (82%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 82% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Stress |
| 48% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 29% | Asian |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |