Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Maria, California CA
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Eric Olsen
Life Coach, PTSD, Trauma Triage, BSc Social Sciences, DoD Career Councilor, SARC, DAPA, Pre Licensed Human Intelligence / Psychology, Life Coach. | Professional Support: LSSBB, PgM, Bluestone PMP,
We work through the symptoms of your thinking disorder and help you re balance your life and health and sense of well being.
17 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California (Online Only)
Anna Yu Lee
Life Coach, PhD, MPH, MA
I work with people experiencing thinking disorders using a wide range of approaches.
4 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California
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 Maria, CA California
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in therapy for thinking disorders
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California (Online Only)
Dr. Rebecca Scott, Psy.D
Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Certified in Holistic Health
Think disorders are complex and can be treated with CBT skills well. I have experience in many different types of thinking disorders.
17 Years Experience
Online in Santa Maria, CA California
Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Maria, California Statistics
Thinking Disorders therapists in Santa Maria, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $231 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (70%), and Behavioral Therapy (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$231
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 74% |
In Person and Online |
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| 26% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 70% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 56% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 48% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 48% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 44% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 44% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Teen |
| 37% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Christian |
| 48% | Jewish |