Psychodynamic therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Psychodynamic Therapy
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 in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Psychodynamic Therapy
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 in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Psychodynamic Therapy
Dr. Angela DeVita
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D, LMFT, ATR
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22 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy
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
Psychodynamic Therapy
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
✨ By virtue of holding space for you to make meaning out of your experiences, intersections of identity, and personal and ancestral past, I specialize in providing Culturally Conscious, Liberation-Oriented, Neuro-affirming, Trauma-Informed, Nervous System-Centered, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing that align with your desire to unify mind, body, and spirit, healing both present and intergenerational wounds, and connecting with self, others, and surroundings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (77%), Depression (68%), and Trauma and PTSD (61%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 77% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Depression |
| 61% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 49% | Stress |
| 48% | Loss or Grief |
| 47% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 61% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 46% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Men |
| 24% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 24% | Christian |