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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA


Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA
Find trauma-informed care in Santa Barbara with evidence-based therapies like EMDR, Prolonged Exposure, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Headway connects you with 7,922 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions, many available within days. Sessions average 75% savings through insurance, with some patients paying as low as $0 per visit.
I believe everyone needs help from time to time.
I specialize in evening and weekend appointments. Later appointments are available, please request your needs.
I am a friendly goal-oriented therapist who believes strongly in positive self-reinforcement. I have a Master's degree from La Tech University with a background in private practice for over 20 years. I am Licensed in Louisiana and Texas as a professional counselor. I am also Licensed as a marriage and family therapist in Louisiana.
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My name is Grecia Sanchez, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 5 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, families and survivors of domestic violence.
I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and have extensive experience working with the Hispanic/Latino community. I strive to provide culturally responsible care that honors each client's unique background, values, and life experiences. I have also had the privilege of working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
I believe healing happens when you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment.
I have vast experience with a wide variety of clients. My professional history includes children living in abusive environments, teenagers who are struggling to access their education due to mental health concerns, families navigating dysfunction and adults dealing with a variety of life difficulties.
I currently work, primarily, in corrections with inmates struggling to adjust to the custody environment. I offer crisis intervention in addition to ongoing support.
I approach the therapeutic space with compassion and openness. I meet my clients right where they are emotionally and in their healing journey.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to helping people feel like themselves again. I provide compassionate, evidence based care for anxiety and depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.My goal is to create a judgement free space where patients feel heard and receive personalized treatment that fits their lives
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have my Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. I specialized in military and veteran's mental health in addition to children, youth and families during my graduate studies. I have worked in a wide variety of settings including elementary schools, family law, dependency, foster care, and private practice. I specialize in trauma including childhood, divorce, and family issues.
Melinda Fay is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a specialty in Art Therapy. I received my MA in Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute in 2002 and I have been licensed since 2008.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe, judgment-free space.
About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD located within 20 miles of Santa Barbara, CA



- 100%Anxiety
- 91%Trauma
- 87%Depression
- 83%Stress management
- 78%PTSD

- 100%Aetna
- 83%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 78%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 70%Cigna
- 61%Providence Health Plan

- 100%English
- 22%Spanish
- 4%Arabic
- 4%French
- 4%Portuguese

- 91%In-person or online
- 9%In-person only

- 61%Woman
- 39%Man

- 65%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 17%Clinical Psychologist
- 9%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 4%Nurse Practitioner

- 100%Individual therapy
- 48%Family therapy
- 22%Child or adolescent therapy
- 22%Couples therapy
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