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
Scroll to view our 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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Gracia Holman AMFT #146496 SHE/HER
ENGLISH/ SPANISH
Registered Associate Marriage Family Therapist
• Latinx Community
• PTSD
• Mindfulness/ somatic approaches
• LGBTQ+ Allied
Supervised by Julia Cushing LCSW #108448
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Jonathan Truong APCC #12486 He/Him
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
Men's Mental Health
Life transitions
Children and Adolescents
Identity/ first generation clients
LGBTQIA+
Supervised by Julia Cushing LCSW #108448
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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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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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Julia Cushing LCSW #108448 SHE / HER
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Director
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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Amy Kuehl LMFT #146906 SHE/HER
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
LGBTQ+ community
Somatic approaches
Identity challenges
Self Esteem/ Relationships
Trauma and Anxiety
Neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism)
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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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Amanda Halloway LMFT #150500 SHE / HER
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
LGBTQ+
Gender diverse community
Polyamory/ENM/Kink
Teens and adults
Disability Community
Neurodivergence
Trauma
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Maricela Hidalgo LMFT #140418 LPCC #17233 SHE / HER - ENGLISH / SPANISH
Licensed Marriage Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Latinx community
Trauma/ PTSD
Cultural identity + Life transitions
Relationship challenges + Life transitions
ADHD & LGBTQ+
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.