Business Details
Expert Mental Health Therapy in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Psychotherapy is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized mental health care for individuals, couples, families, and young adults. Founded by Kristine J. Schwarz, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over two decades of experience, our practice addresses challenges ranging from depression and anxiety to relationship conflicts and trauma. We prioritize client empowerment through evidence-based therapies, emphasizing self-awareness, resilience, and growth.Our team collaborates with clients to create tailored treatment plans, fostering independence and addressing societal or systemic barriers. With expertise in trauma, addiction, and vocational counseling, we serve as a trusted resource in Santa Barbara, offering referrals and community partnerships to ensure holistic care.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Career Counseling
Trauma Therapy
Addiction Treatment
Anger Management
Relationship Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical experience in trauma and addiction treatment.
- Our personalized approach prioritizes client empowerment and independence.
- We provide referrals to community resources and collaborate with local professionals.
- Insurance claim forms are available for out-of-network reimbursement.
- Our founder combines psychotherapy expertise with a background in creative arts counseling.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized mental health treatment for adults and youth addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our therapists collaborate with clients to develop coping strategies and promote emotional growth through evidence-based practices. Sessions focus on self-awareness and resilience-building.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for partners navigating communication issues, conflict resolution, and intimacy challenges. We help couples identify negative patterns and develop healthier relational dynamics using trauma-informed approaches and active listening techniques.
Trauma Therapy
Comprehensive treatment for trauma survivors, including PTSD, domestic violence, and complex trauma. Our clinicians use somatic and cognitive therapies to process traumatic memories while building grounding skills and emotional regulation capacity for long-term healing.
Addiction Treatment
Holistic approach to overcoming substance abuse and behavioral addictions. We address underlying mental health issues through individual and group counseling, relapse prevention planning, and support for rebuilding healthy lifestyle patterns and relationships.
Career Counseling
Professional development support for career transitions, job satisfaction, and workplace stress management. Our counselors help clients identify strengths, set achievable goals, and navigate career-related challenges through structured assessment and action planning.
People
Kristine J. Schwarz
Founder & Licensed Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20+ years of experience in trauma, addiction, and relationship counseling. Former faculty member at Antioch University and director of community mental health programs serving vulnerable populations.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, family, and group therapy for issues including trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts using evidence-based approaches tailored to client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We do not accept insurance directly but provide CMS 1500 forms for out-of-network reimbursement. Clients should verify their insurance coverage for mental health services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone at (805) 452-4054 or email [email protected] for a free initial consultation to discuss your needs and schedule therapy sessions.
What if I need immediate help?
We operate by appointment only and recommend contacting local emergency services or crisis hotlines for urgent mental health needs outside scheduled sessions.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent harm to self or others, as required by California law and ethical guidelines.
