Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Barbara, CA
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Thinking Disorders
Sloane Fabricius
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
My hope and intent is for you to feel heard, seen, supported and hopeful about you and your circumstances. Van Gogh said it best, "I feel there is nothing more truly artistic than loving people." Our creative collaboration will equip you in getting your needs met in healthy ways.
29 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Thinking Disorders
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist with supporting cognitive clarity, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and practical skills to enhance daily functioning and decision-making.
24 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Thinking Disorders
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Your Mind Won’t Turn Off
Do you ever feel trapped inside your own head — overanalyzing every detail, questioning every decision, or worrying endlessly about what might happen next? Maybe your thoughts move so fast you can’t rest, or so repetitively that you feel stuck in mental quicksand. When your mind is constantly racing or looping, it’s not a sign of weakness — it’s your brain’s way of trying (and failing) to solve a problem it can’t control. Over time, that mental overload can create anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and exhaustion.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you slow down, organize, and retrain your thinking patterns. Together, we’ll:
Learn to recognize the difference between helpful problem-solving and mental spinning
Use tools to calm racing thoughts and reduce rumination
Build cognitive flexibility so your brain can shift gears more easily
Strengthen your ability to focus, rest, and stay present
Use neuroscience-based techniques to reset overactive “threat” and “worry” circuits
You’ll leave sessions with practical tools you can use daily to quiet your mind, sleep more deeply, and think more clearly. Relief doesn’t come from forcing your thoughts to stop — it comes from changing how you relate to them.
I BELIEVE:
You are not your thoughts — and your thoughts are not always the truth.
A racing mind is a sign of an overprotective brain, not a broken one.
Calm isn’t something you “find”; it’s something you train your brain to return to.
You can learn to live with your mind, not against it.
Clarity, rest, and focus are skills — and they can be learned.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA
Thinking Disorders
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Disorganized thinking or difficulty staying grounded in reality can be confusing and distressing. It may affect how you process information, communicate, or relate to others. In therapy we will work in a structured and supportive way to better understand these experiences and develop strategies to stay more grounded and connected. The goal is to help you improve clarity, stability, and day to day functioning.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Thinking Disorders
Joey Sarcoz
Therapist, MA, LMFT
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Concepts & Theory.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA (Online Only)
Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Barbara, CA Statistics
Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Barbara, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $234 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (65%), and Family Systems Therapy (52%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$234
Accept insurance
35%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 65% |
In Person and Online |
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| 35% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 65% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 52% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 48% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 52% | Young Adult |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 61% | LGBTQ+ |
| 61% | Men |
| 52% | Jewish |
| 48% | Asian |