Life Transitions therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Life Transitions
Allie Michie, MS
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT159347
Some transitions are chosen and some arrive uninvited, but both can leave you feeling unsteady, unsure of who you are on the other side. I work with people navigating all kinds of change, career shifts, relationship changes, moves, loss, new parenthood, and more, with curiosity and without judgment.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Life Transitions
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Big life changes can disrupt our sense of stability and identity. Whether you’re adjusting to new parenthood, navigating relationship changes, moving, shifting careers, or entering a new stage of life, transitions can bring unexpected stress, grief, or self-doubt.
Therapy offers space to process what’s changing while strengthening your ability to adapt and move forward. As an LCSW trained in EMDR and certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I help clients work through difficult experiences, release old patterns, and navigate life transitions with greater resilience, clarity, and self-understanding.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
The transition to adulthood is HARD. I support teenagers and young adults with navigating the unique challenges related to moving from childhood to adulthood. This includes reflecting on one's childhood, healing from traumatic childhood experiences, exploring one's values, and making intentional choices to build the life they want and deserve. Our brains continue developing until our mid-20s and while that might make planning and decision making more difficult during this phase of life, it also means the brain is more elastic and quicker to heal.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Barbara, CA
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Life Transitions
Advent Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT (R.N.-retired)
Even welcome change can unsettle our foundations. Career shifts, relationship changes, an empty nest, retirement, relocation — whatever transition you find yourself in, we will seek God's guidance together, attend to what you are leaving behind, and move forward with clarity and confidence in His purpose for you.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Major life changes can feel overwhelming, even when they are positive. Whether you are dealing with a career shift, relocation, relationship change, or another transition, it can bring uncertainty and stress. In therapy we will make sense of where you are, clarify what matters to you, and work through changes in a way that feels steady and intentional. The goal is to help you navigate change with more confidence and direction.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Life Transitions therapists in Santa Barbara, CA Statistics
Life Transitions therapists in Santa Barbara, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (48%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (41%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 39% | Somatic Therapy |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 34% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 38% | Men |
| 36% | Asian |