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Maybe you understand exactly why you do what you do, but still find yourself repeating the same patterns. You may overthink, people-please, push yourself too hard, struggle to set boundaries, or turn to food, drugs, alcohol, relationships, or achievement when life feels overwhelming. You may even know where these patterns came from and still feel stuck. If you’ve wondered, “Why can’t I just stop?” you’re not alone, and it isn’t because you’re weak. These patterns began as ways of protecting you. You’re not broken- only blocked. Together, we’ll gently uncover what’s keeping you stuck so you can reconnect with your highest self.

I help adults heal the trauma that’s keeping them stuck in addiction, eating disorders, attachment wounds, people-pleasing, and shame. My clients can explain their trauma logically, but their bodies haven’t gotten the memo that it’s over. My approach is person-centered, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapy, parts work, psychodynamic and spiritual frameworks.

Hi, I'm Taniesha, a Licensed Mental Health therapist (LCSW) who is passionate about helping individuals and couples experience deeper emotional healing and healthier relationships. I specialize in working with individuals and couples who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in painful patterns; especially those navigating relationship challenges, past wounds, and emotional exhaustion. Many of my clients desire not just change, but true healing that transforms how they show up in their relationships.

Hello! My name is Mercedes, I am a first-generation Latina Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Hablo Ingles y Español.

I have worked with children for over 15 years and in the mental health field for the past 5 years, supporting children, teens, adults, and foster youth through a variety of emotional, relational, and life challenges. Throughout my career, I have provided individual and family therapy in community mental health settings, which has provided me the opportunity to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences.

I currently work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

I believe that human beings possess an innate ability to move toward happiness and health, but sometimes adversity, life transitions, and challenging experiences can get in the way. My approach aims to foster a reparative relationship through collaborative, warm, and interactive sessions.

I work with young adults and adults struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, communication, parenting, grief, trauma, and life transitions. Together, we can discover your personal strengths and build upon them so you can work towards meeting your goals.

I am a compassionate and client centered therapist who works with individuals facing a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. My approach is collaborative and strength based, focusing on helping clients develop insight, coping skills, and confidence to create positive change. I have experience working with concerns such as substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I believe treatment should be practical, respectful, and tailored to each individual's goals. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients feel empowered to take steps toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Introduction

I hope these words find you in a good way. I am an LCSW, and it is with great care and compassion that I invite you into space. As a survivor of many life adversities and challenges myself, I understand that healing and understanding oneself is unique to each individual and is rooted in our ways of knowing.

My approach

I take a strength and resilience-based approach in holding space, which is centered on empathy and compassion. My intentions are to create a safe space for you to offer your goals and intentions. We will work together in creating a space that feels grounding and empowering for you to walk this road of self-discovery and healing.

My journey to becoming a provider

I'm a Chicana and first-generation clinician from Oakland with roots from Guadalajara Mexico & Yaqui ancestry. I am an artist, poet, and healer within my circle and practice traditional plant medicine and other ways of knowing which were taught to me by my Elders. These roots guide my path as a healer and are my foundation in how I cultivate space.

“At any given moment you have the power to say, this is not how I want my story to end”

I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience assisting others achieving relief from addiction, co-dependency, complex trauma, anxiety and depression.

I specialize in the treatment of individuals, couples and families to assist with post traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues, grief and loss and substance abuse.

I provide a safe and nurturing environment that ensures the provision of high quality personalized care.

I provide EMDR for those suffering from trauma. In addition, I have extensive training and experience in providing CBT , IFS therapy and together we will work to identify and break unhelpful patterns and find new ways to grow and thrive as individuals.

I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

Welcome! I'm glad you are taking this step towards your growth and healing. Are you challenged with relentless thoughts, communication, or quieting your critical voice? I enjoy helping others manage anxiety, build self-esteem, and foster emotional resilience.

An enthusiastic Latinx psychotherapist, Yolanda Yturralde is one of Santa Barbara’s most motivating psychotherapists. She inspires her clients to work through issues and become more powerful in their relationships. Yolanda received her Masters in Science from California State University, Northridge. She brings innovative, creative, supportive counseling and a positive attitude to her private psychotherapy practice. Yolanda meets with people in Santa Barbara as well as any town in California or Texas or Florida via Telehealth. Now offering Internal Family Systems Informed Therapy, Brainspotting and NOSC Integration for PTSD and resistant depression and anxiety. My Harm Reduction and Integration Psychotherapy can be used with substance use disorders and eating disorders. Now licensed in Texas and California, Registered for Telehealth in Florida.

I am a LCSW. My background includes working in the prison system, medical social work, school social work and the foster care system. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ people, veterans, trauma victims, first responders, and survivors of domestic abuse.

I believe therapy and psychiatric care should feel human, not clinical, rushed, or impersonal. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported from the very first conversation. I take time to understand your story, your values, and what you want your life to look like, not just your symptoms.

I bring over a decade of experience working in mental health and addiction, and I use a balanced approach that blends evidence-based treatment with compassion and real connection. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all care. Your treatment is collaborative, flexible, and designed to support long-term growth, not just short-term relief.

Above all, you should know that you will not be treated like a diagnosis. You will be treated like a person.