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Top couples therapists in Santa Barbara, CA

Navigate relationship challenges with support from Headway's network of 2,758 experienced providers in Santa Barbara. Whether you're working through frequent fighting, trust issues, or improving emotional intimacy, our therapists use proven methods to help couples strengthen their connection and communicate effectively.

Matthew Miller

Matthew Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that good psychiatric care works best when people feel comfortable asking questions and fully understand their options.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Collin Burnett

Collin Burnett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.7 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I see therapy as a collaborative and meaningful space where all parts of your experience are welcome.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Emily Baker

Dr. Emily Baker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative journey where safety, trust, and knowledge can result in growth, development, and change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jacob Grant

Jacob Grant

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I am a Licensed Therapist trained in EMDR, TFCBT, Art Therapy, and currently pursuing certification in Somatic Therapy.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Giselle Rapuzzi

Giselle Rapuzzi

Therapist

In-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“As a psychotherapist, I believe prioritizing mental health is key to happiness and stability in life.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Vanessa Kirker Wright

Vanessa Kirker Wright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Santa Barbara, CA


“I focus on couples and individuals who are ready to work through their transitions, learn to feel emotionally competent, and become relationally adept.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Glenda Caceres

Glenda Caceres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Simi Valley, CA


“With the help of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, through a trauma-informed lens and humanistic-integrative approach, I assist individuals in identifying tools and skills that can enhance their quality of daily living.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adriana Medeiros

Adriana Medeiros

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


Seeking therapy is acknowledging you are allowed to take space, time, and care for yourself. Finding the right therapist is an important first step. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who provides compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors experiencing anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and stress. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in genuine connection. I believe healing begins when people feel understood without judgement. Together, we will work to increase insight, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change that aligns with your values and goals.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rebekah Williams

Rebekah Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I offer clients over 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, couples, and families.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Anna Murguia

Anna Murguia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an LMFT with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health services. I'm a straightforward, goal-oriented therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges with confidence and ease.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kathleen Freaney

Kathleen Freaney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that personalized therapy is the future of healthcare. By treating each family... as unique and tailoring treatment plans to meet their specific needs, I strive to strengthen people's ability to make positive, lasting changes in their...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Esmeralda Garcia

Esmeralda Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe space to process your thoughts where you will be asked difficult questions and will be supported to grow and explore options.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Carrillo

Jennifer Carrillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Panic disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sam Zia

Sam Zia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an AASECT-trained Sex Therapist. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology, and am a PhD Candidate in Human Sexuality.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Angela Coady

Angela Coady

Therapist

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. I believe healing begins through connection, and I strive to build a therapeutic relationship that helps you better understand yourself, navigate life's challenges, and create lasting change.

My experience spans crisis intervention, individual counseling, and a variety of therapeutic settings, giving me a broad foundation to draw from. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I meet each client where they are and tailor therapy to their unique needs, goals, and strengths.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jason Edward Bernardo

Jason Edward Bernardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jacquelyn Rabouin

Dr. Jacquelyn Rabouin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting diverse populations through depression, anxiety, sexual and historical trauma, and chronic pain.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tamra Smith

Tamra Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Tamra Smith. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Sacramento, CA. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of Mental Health Services, especially providing therapy and consultation. My practice name is Path to Wellbeing Therapy Services, and I truly lead each person on a path to their own emotional health and wellbeing.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Schempf

John Schempf

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've focused on providing care to individuals/couples/families experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, crises, substance abuse and anger management.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Shabnam Janani

Shabnam Janani

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person carries strengths within them, even during the most difficult moments, and part of my role is helping uncover those strengths...”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy incorporating various techniques from CBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and other modalities.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeff Widenhofer

Jeff Widenhofer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you already have what it takes to heal. My job is not to fix you but to help you find the path that makes sense for you...”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laura Ruaro

Laura Ruaro

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a Psychologist who is passionate about helping women through life transitions and reproductive challenges, including pregnancy, motherhood, infertility, loss and trauma.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shayna Strauch

Shayna Strauch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can freely express your thoughts, feelings, and worries.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Anna Page

Anna Page

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use biofeedback-informed and somatic approaches to help clients understand how stress and trauma actually live in the body — and how to shift those patterns at the nervous system level, not just the cognitive level.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rosa Yeung

Dr. Rosa Yeung

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My passion for mental health stems from my own experiences growing up in an Asian culture where emotions and feelings were rarely discussed.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Maria Galvan

Maria Galvan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a welcoming environment where you feel deeply understood and comfortable exploring the unique concerns that brought you to therapy.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Barr

Richard Barr

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel truly heard and respected, but also walk away with practical tools you can use in your daily life.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dennis Wang

Dennis Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and practical—I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Cynthia Bradford

Cynthia Bradford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the way we think directly impacts how we feel and behave, and together we work to identify and shift patterns that no longer serve you.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bernadette Brennecke

Bernadette Brennecke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be empathetic, practical and client centered. I attempt to meet the client where they are.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Regina Perlmutter

Regina Perlmutter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I determine what is most suitable for my client and my work varies from traditional methods to holistic/ New Age methods that I have developed after many years in this field.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cecily Kaballo

Dr. Cecily Kaballo

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am warm and collaborative, and emphasize building a strong therapeutic alliance while also identifying a client's short- and long-term goals.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daniel Cano

Daniel Cano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adolescents, young adults, and families, using individualized, evidence-based approaches...”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dina Portillo Garcia

Dina Portillo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over nine years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of emotional and relational challenges. I have worked extensively with teens navigating depression, anxiety, grief, peer pressure, bullying, body image concerns, anger, and self‐harm. I also provide compassionate support to adults, couples, and families facing life transitions, relationship strain, trauma, and patterns that impact mental health and well‐being. My approach is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration, with the goal of helping clients strengthen resilience and improve their quality of life.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Elaine Quattro

Elaine Quattro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life transitions can be beautifully transformative, but they can also feel incredibly heavy, confusing, and isolating.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nate Hinerman

Nate Hinerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you build a healthier relationship with your thoughts and find deep meaning in your life.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Miriela Cooper

Miriela Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults, young adults, adolescents, children, and couples. I have experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis support, grief and loss, and complicated grief.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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