Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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 California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Sarah Koerner
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a psychologist who has been working with clients since 2007. We all have times in life where we feel stuck and the way we've always done things isn't working for us anymore. Sometimes those stuck points look like feeling irritated, numb, scared, sad, or not able to turn off our thoughts. I create a supportive space to explore what’s working, and what's not working, in my clients' lives. Sessions with me feel like a real conversation with clinical info and suggestions peppered in. I believe humor and joy are often useful to help shift perspective. My goal is for clients to learn how to live in the present so that they can engage more fully in their lives.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Michelle King Rayfield
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I believe people come to therapy because they want something in their life to change. That's why I am very conscious of how we set goals, how we set a road map to achieving them, and how we realign if things go off track. I focus my work on relationships, including couples counseling, as well as anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. I am experienced as a Director and Therapist working in addiction and substance use treatment, and my educational background includes a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Master’s in Education from the University of Southern California. I know it can be hard to navigate through struggles all alone, which is why I find joy in helping others feel supported in finding happiness, success, and fulfillment in life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
At Freestyle Supervision and EMDR, we move beyond "trauma-informed" trends to provide deeply rooted, evidence-based care across California and Texas. Our practice is built on a mentorship model that celebrates neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and authentic self-expression. By blending clinical expertise with a laid-back, creative approach, we offer a space where clients can unmask, regulate their nervous systems, and experience therapy that is as inclusive as it is transformative
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
California Center for Change
Psychologist, PhD
You've tried to cut back or stop, but find yourself exhausted, frustrated, and wondering if anything will actually work. At California Center for Change, we help you understand what's beneath the surface so that real change becomes possible. Our team works with individuals and families across California offering compassionate, research-based therapy that addresses not just your use, but the pain driving it. You deserve to feel better and we're here to help you get there.
17 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Trauma and PTSD (70%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
60%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 54% | Social Anxiety |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 44% | Men |
| 34% | Black / African American |