Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
Find experienced trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Barbara who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
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PTSD/Trauma
Bridgit Serrano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
You don't just have to cope with symptoms - PTSD can be cured. I use EMDR, an evidence based therapy for trauma and PTSD, which helps clients experience freedom from trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California (Online Only)
PTSD/Trauma
New Beginnings Counseling Center (NBCC)
Pre-Licensed Professional
We serve a wide variety of youth and adults with complex or acute trauma.
66 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Soma Aloia, SoulWork Somatics, Somatic Counseling & Bodywork
Counselor/Therapist, MS, CCST, HE, LMT
Complex trauma and CPTSD stem from more than just events in our adult years. These are usually foundational from early developmental trauma and childhood trauma, and can be worked with and healed at any age.
Trauma is not only what happened to you. It is also how those experiences continue to live within the body and nervous system long after events have passed. Using a gentle, body-centered approach, we'll work at a pace that feels safe - restoring connection, resilience, and the freedom to live more fully in the present.
Therapy helps restore safety, connection, and the capacity to move forward without remaining organized around survival. You will learn how to reparent the little ones inside and have an easier relationship with yourself and your body.
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Allie Michie, MS
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT159347
Trauma reshapes the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. It can show up as hypervigilance, disconnection, patterns that feel impossible to break, or a sense that you're never quite safe. I work with clients using a trauma-informed approach, meaning we move at your pace, with your sense of safety always in mind, and we never go further than you're ready to go.
2 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
Please see website
43 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
PTSD/Trauma
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I am trained in EMDR and have extensive experience treating survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. I approach every client through a trauma-informed lens.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Barbara, CA
Online in Santa Barbara, CA California
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Barbara, California Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Santa Barbara, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 23% | Asian |