Psychodynamic therapists in Santa Barbara, California CA
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Psychodynamic
Bruce Howard
Psychologist, PhD
For over 30 years, I have brought expertise, creativity, enthusiasm, and positive change to individuals and couples I have worked with. To achieve personal goals, effective therapy must bring integration of the physiological, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral dimensions of our functioning.
41 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, California
Psychodynamic
Dr. Trevor Alleman
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Pain is an inevitable part of life, but we don't have to suffer needlessly. Suffering occurs when anxiety takes over our thoughts and actions. We become anxious about facing our fears, so we avoid them. We're anxious about letting others get close, so we isolate ourselves. Psychotherapy can be a way out of these defensive patterns. While we can't prevent difficulties and tragedies, we can learn to manage our emotional reactions to external events and relationships. Self-empowerment comes from finding the courage to confront our inner world, regardless of how complicated and messy it may be.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, California
Psychodynamic
Shana Burns, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
As the founder of Work In Progress Therapy, a group private practice in California, I'm proud to introduce our team of 6 dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs). We are committed to supporting a diverse range of adults, teens, families, and couples. We believe in the power of strong, collaborative therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change. Our areas of expertise include navigating life transitions, overcoming substance abuse, exploring identity shifts, healing from early life trauma, and transforming challenges within relationships.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Online in Santa Barbara, California
Psychodynamic
Christopher Schamber
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
There is a reason why we encounter particular challenges in life. Our experiences feed and deplete our soul, then inform how we respond to ourselves and others. Those events get seared into our brain and set the stage for what we do next. All of our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, feeding into one another.
I often work with creative and ambitious people living with sadness or anxiety. Thinking big and taking on complex projects is the life blood and identity for many creative people. While others might look on from the outside and comment on how exciting it looks, these endeavors often lend themselves to problems like imposter syndrome, fear of failure, and existential questions.
But you are not your productivity. Through my collaborative approach, we will use therapy to explore your ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Let’s work together to find the you that you want to be, and figure out how to lead a purposeful and fulfilled life in this world.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, California (Online Only)
Psychodynamic
Teresa Rimmer
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Here to listen. Not to judge. Let me help you find hope, regardless of your situation. We can together uncover what is underneath any pain or challenge through dialogue and understanding. My background is both professional and personal, having both faced many challenges myself and professionally supported others to find peace. Open to working with all ages and issues. Taking the first step is often difficult, but I promise to make the journey as comfortable as possible. Nothing to lose, and much to gain.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Barbara, California