Our Approach.
We offer compassionate, non-judgmental therapy within Santa Barbara County and virtually throughout California. Our goal is to help you develop a healthy relationship with yourself and your mind.
How can we help you?
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Individual Therapy
Compassionate and judgment-free therapy. Together we can create a plan to become the best version of you.
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Family Therapy
Navigating family life isn’t always easy. We can help you create healthy communication methods in your household..
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Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy is an amazing tool to help you and your spouse communicate, bond, and trust more.
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Adolescent Therapy
You are not alone. We can help guide you through the anxieties and pressures that comes with entering adulthood.
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Group Therapy
Group Therapy can help reduce stigma and shame that can often come with mental health challenges, create a sense of belonging, and reduce loneliness.
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Therapy For Children
Early Intervention is very important when symptoms begin to show. Our therapist incorporate family members into treatment as much as possible so they can also gain the tools!
Meet the Team
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Sierra Smargon LMFT #98697 SHE/HER
ENGLISH / SPANISH
Clinical Director and Supervisor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Entrepreneurs
Highly Sensitive People
ADHD/ Perfectionism
Relationship challenges
Codependency
LGBTQ+
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Leilani Nguyễn AMFT #135379 SHE / HER
ENGLISH / SPANISH / VIETNAMESE
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
EFT Couples Therapy
Narrative Therapy, DBT
First generation students
Latinx and AAPI communities
Age range 8+
Supervised by Julia Cushing LCSW #108448
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Julia Cushing LCSW #108448 SHE / HER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Supervisor
Play Therapy
Littles age 3-7
Caregivers of children
Attachment focused
Foster and adoptive families
Trauma
Emotion Regulation
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Julia Maleky LCSW #118257 SHE / HER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
ENGLISH / SPANISH / ARMENIAN / PORTUGUESE
LGBTQ+
Emotion regulation.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Substance use
Disordered eating
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Teens, adults.
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Amanda Halloway AMFT #130271 SHE / HER
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
LGBTQ+
Gender diverse community
Polyamory/ENM/Kink
Teens and adults
Disability Community
Neurodivergence
Trauma
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW ##97626
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Emily Fiedtkou AMFT #132880 SHE / HER
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Relationship challenges.
Anxiety and stress
Mindfulness, CBT, DBT
Trauma and Grief
Teens and adults
Supervised by Julia Cushing LCSW #108448
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Amy Kuehl AMFT #119535 SHE/HER
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
LGBTQ+ community.
Somatic approaches.
Identity challenges
Self Esteem/ Relationships
Trauma and Anxiety
Teens and adults
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW #97626
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Maricela Hidalgo LMFT #140418 APCC #8232 /SHE / HER
ENGLISH / SPANISH
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Latinx community
Trauma/ PTSD
Cultural identity + Life transitions
Relationship challenges
ADHD & LGBTQ+
Under supervision for APCC by Julia Cushing LCSW #108448
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Sam Urena AMFT #131160 SHE/HER
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
LGBTQ+ Community
Religious Trauma Recovery
Teens, Adults, Couples.
Age Range 12+
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW#97626
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Ari Rogers AMFT #136411 SHE/ HER
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
Family dynamics
People-pleasers/ codependency
Childhood trauma
Shame/ Guilt/ Perfectionism
Anxiety
Teens and adults
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW #97626
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Rachel Brewer LCSW #97626 SHE/HER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker And Clinical Supervisor
Resource (foster) parents
Childhood trauma
Neurodivergence
Self Compassion and growth
Ages 13+ Teens and Adults
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Natasha Bruskin AMFT #145180, APCC #15915
SHE/HER
Associate Marriage Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor.
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW
Couples Gottman Method
Teens, adults, children 8+
LGBTQ+
Neurodivergence
Supervised by Rachel Brewer LCSW #97626
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Jaan Landheer He/ Him
Intake Coordinator/ Practice manager
Coordinates initial consults
Client matching
Practice Management
Our Blog.
The Best Body Positive Instagram.
Something has to be taught for others to learn.
You didn’t just wake up one day with all of these negative thoughts, they were planted one day and grew into a habit over time. Well, the only way you can change that habit is to LEARN a NEW mindset. So, grab your metaphorical weed wacker, and let’s learn how to stop that nasty thought pattern from taking over your beautiful garden. .
5 Ways to Invest In Your Relationship With Your Body.
Here’s how to in invest more in the most important relationship…the one with yourself.
We often take our bodies for granted. Now, it is time for you to give back. If you find yourself doing NONE of these things listed don’t get discouraged. Take a deep breath, start small, and incorporate one investment into your schedule until it becomes a habit. You can always add more in over time.