Find Trauma Therapists & Counselors in Santa Barbara, CA.

 

Everyone deals with traumatic events and experiences at some point, but that doesn’t make them any easier to deal with. Sometimes we can process trauma and get on with our lives, and other times it just becomes too much to bear.

This is where trauma therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Santa Barbara, the suburbs of Santa Barbara, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need a Trauma Therapist?

Are you on the fence regarding whether you should see a trauma therapist? This section will help you decide.

If you’ve dealt with a traumatic event (a death, rape, natural disaster, war, etc.), a therapist may be able to help you if you are experiencing any of the following signs of psychological trauma:

  • Recurring memories of the traumatic event
  • Nightmares
  • Anger and irritability
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Recurring headaches
  • Depression

Read this article to learn more about how to heal from trauma.

Take Action: Get Trauma Therapy Today

A professional therapist or counselor can assist you in unpacking your feelings about the event and teach you proven techniques to help you heal. With Mental Health Match, you can find a therapist who specializes in helping people move forward after trauma. Use our therapist matching tool to get started.

Santa Barbara, CA Trauma Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Claudia Menjivar
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Reconnect with the mind and body, learn and practice coping skills, discuss what happened to you, and finally move forward with peace and self-empowerment!


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Reconnect with the mind and body, learn and practice coping skills, discuss what happened to you, and finally move forward with peace and self-empowerment!

Something to know about my approach is:

I use mindfulness techniques to create a safe space in therapy and help clients feel safer in their bodies. I also teach cbt skills that help clients gain control of their intrusive and/or negative thinking.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Trauma
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Angie Beeson
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Together, we unlock your inner strengths and rebuild your self-trust. Your story matters, heard without judgment. We build coping skills, understand the body's wisdom, and pave a path to self-discovery, hand in hand.


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Together, we unlock your inner strengths and rebuild your self-trust. Your story matters, heard without judgment. We build coping skills, understand the body's wisdom, and pave a path to self-discovery, hand in hand.

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We craft treatment unique to you, weaving your needs and goals into a personalized path to growth. My approach? Collaborative, empowering, and inclusive. I walk alongside you, nurturing autonomy and celebrating diversity.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Dating Violence
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Lillian Fox
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If you find yourself at a crossroads, questioning the path you're on, or finally ready to address the parts of your childhood that weren’t so great, I’m here to offer support and the tools needed to help you grow into the best version of yourself.


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If you find yourself at a crossroads, questioning the path you're on, or finally ready to address the parts of your childhood that weren’t so great, I’m here to offer support and the tools needed to help you grow into the best version of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

Through modalities such as EMDR, DBT, Reality therapy, and Somatic therapy, my clients learn the tools and cognitive reframes needed to rewrite their relationships with themselves and others.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Fears and Phobias
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
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Paula Parra
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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.


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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tend to use EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT. My goal is to help you take back power that old or present wounds are holding over you, get unstuck, live life to your full potential, and replenish your life with energy and peace.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Ryan Gardner
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Explore what is making you feel "stuck." Identify solutions, and have you decide the best option. Check in and discuss how our sessions are working for you. Combine talk with skills building. Focus on your values and goals.


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Explore what is making you feel "stuck." Identify solutions, and have you decide the best option. Check in and discuss how our sessions are working for you. Combine talk with skills building. Focus on your values and goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

Seeking help is hard! I meet people where they are at. I value the therapist-client relationship, and work really hard to establish and maintain a trusting relationship. I use evidence-based practices to inform the work that we do.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Millenials
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Ryan Gardner remote and phone therapy in California, Colorado, Florida, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Virginia