Find College Therapists & Counselors in Santa Maria, CA.

 

You are about to embark on one of the most exciting adventures of your life - going to college. While the anticipation of college or university may fill you with excitement and wonder, it could also cause fear, anxiety, uncertainty, and other feelings that can be difficult to tolerate. You may be concerned about leaving home, living in a dorm, or the stress of classes and coursework.

Whether you are located in downtown Santa Maria, the suburbs of Santa Maria, 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.

How College Counseling Can Help

College counseling from a licensed therapist or counselor can help you sort out your complex emotions and concerns so you can move forward with more confidence and self-awareness.

Are you curious about what therapy can offer when you go away to college? Read licensed therapist Chelsea Etheridge’s personal story about going to a college counselor.

Speak With a College Counselor Today!

If you’re dealing with pre-college nerves or negative feelings concerning college, counseling can help immensely. Once you’re in college, a therapist can also help you handle the stresses of classes, peer pressure, and your growing independence. With Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Get started by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Jodi Barnum
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We will collaborate in sessions using numerous therapeutic approaches that are carefully curated to your unique needs. We will focus on developing a trusting relationship where we will create provide a personalized, holistic roadmap for your healing.


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We will collaborate in sessions using numerous therapeutic approaches that are carefully curated to your unique needs. We will focus on developing a trusting relationship where we will create provide a personalized, holistic roadmap for your healing.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide the tools and resources for believing in yourself, and empowering you with the skills you need for connection and growth in order to reach your full potential.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • School Issues
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Women
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Lauren Matern
Together, we will:

Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?


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Together, we will:

Work on unpacking your childhood, family, culture, education, relationships, friendships, inner dialogue & begin to explore. Where do you want to be & how do you get there? What are we doing in session to help you feel more grounded, safe, & seen?

Something to know about my approach is:

Most of us didn't grow up in perfect families or a perfect culture & it has lasting impacts. In my clients, it often presents as perfectionism which can be an exhausting place to live in every day. Clients feel burnt-out, irritable, lonely & anxious.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Asexuality
  • Bisexuality
  • College Students
  • Couples
  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Fat Liberation
  • Feminism
  • Friendships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Graduate Students
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Health at Every Size (HAES)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Loneliness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Rachael Mathiak
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Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.


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Together, we will:

Identify the symptoms that are taking up a lot of your headspace, time, and energy, build a deeper understanding of why, and find tools that work for you specifically to give yourself back time and energy to invest in areas that are more meaningful.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am warm and empathetic, while also being direct. I value honesty in the therapeutic relationship and my ultimate goal is to help people have a greater understanding of themselves and help them work towards living life in a way that is gratifying.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Perfectionism
  • Stress
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Rachael Mathiak remote and phone therapy in California, Massachusetts, Michigan
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Shakeh Galstian
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Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.


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Together, we will identify your goals and develop strategies to leave you increasingly confident in your decision-making capabilities. We’ll set a comfortable pace for your progress while I gently guide you toward focusing your energy on solutions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, and improving self-esteem, welcoming clients of all cultures and backgrounds. I am committed to a client-centered, solution-focused approach that’s grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Adults
  • Young Women
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Shakeh Galstian remote and phone therapy in California
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Laura Brownstein
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Will go over what you want to in therapy. We may have set goals to do, but if that is not what you want to focus on initially, we won't. We will use approaches you feel comfortable with and use them at a pace that is fine for you.


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Together, we will:

Will go over what you want to in therapy. We may have set goals to do, but if that is not what you want to focus on initially, we won't. We will use approaches you feel comfortable with and use them at a pace that is fine for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

Able to follow client lead and join the journey with the client. I will not push or challenge you unless needed. I am patient and able to listen without judgement. I can use humor when needed and to help develop rapport.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adopted Children
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Family Dynamics
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Neurodivergence
  • School Issues
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Laura Brownstein remote and phone therapy in California