Play 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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Amanda Hagos, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PPSC
Finding a therapist that is the right fit can be hard. I partner with families to support their children and young adults through challenging times. With a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, and disordered eating, I support you or your family in developing resiliency and thriving. By partnering with families, I believe that we can work together to support your child in overcoming struggles and develop a resiliency that can benefit them the rest of their lives. I am strength-based, trauma informed, anti-racist, ally to LGBTQ+ community and Health at Every Size aligned.
I specialize in working with kids and adolescents struggling with anxiety, depression or disordered eating and partner with the family to support the client in reaching their therapeutic goals.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Esther Park
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT, MA
I believe children, teens, and adults need space to be understood not only in what they say, but also in how they play, create, and experience the world around them. My approach is client-centered, collaborative, and grounded in Psychodynamic and Gestalt therapies. In simpler terms, I care about identifying root emotions and experiences as well as your unique experience in the room as we meet. My goal is to create a space where clients can feel safe enough to be their authentic selves, knowing they do not have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. I believe that building trust, safety, and good rapport takes time and continues to matter throughout the therapeutic process—not just during the first few sessions.
1 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Sex and intimacy struggles? Communication challenges?
Are you exploring your gender and/or sexuality? I am here to support you and to collaborate with you. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free from judgement. I offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and the intersections of your unique experience / identity.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
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Robyn Holmes-Cannon
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
In the therapeutic process, I work to create a space that is accepting, warm, collaborative and empowering. The process is interactive and engaging often leading to spontaneous insights, fresh solutions, grounding and greater self-cofidence.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Play Therapy therapists in Santa Barbara, CA Statistics
Play Therapy therapists in Santa Barbara, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Child or Adolescent Issues (70%), and Depression (68%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 92% |
In Person and Online |
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| 8% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Child or Adolescent Issues |
| 68% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 57% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | ADHD |
| 51% | Parenting |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 84% | Teen |
| 70% | Children |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 30% | Christian |
| 27% | Middle Eastern |