Santa Barbara · In person & online
Support for your child and your whole family.
Our therapists help families improve communication, work through conflict, and strengthen the emotional connections that matter most.
Family therapy is covered for CenCal members in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties.
Scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your family’s needs.
Meet with us at our downtown Santa Barbara office or by telehealth.
Our Team
Call us and we will talk with you about your family’s needs and help you find the best fitting therapist.
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“Our son loves his therapist. He values their routine and their sessions. The therapist is very nice, listens to our son’s needs/feelings, and is very helpful. 5/5 recommend.”
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“My experience here has been one of my best experiences in therapy yet. The therapists are so caring and responsive.”
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Child and Family Therapy
Family therapy, also known as family counseling or family systems therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that aims to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen the emotional connections within a family unit. Depending on your situation and goals, sessions may involve one, several, or all members of the family.
Family therapy is based on the premise that an individual’s well-being is closely connected to the well-being of their family. Rather than focusing solely on one person’s symptoms, we consider the broader context of the family as a whole.
Improving communication
Sessions offer a structured, supportive space where family members can listen to one another and express themselves more clearly.
Resolving conflict
Your therapist helps your family understand the patterns behind recurring conflicts and find healthier ways to work through disagreements.
Strengthening connection
By looking at the whole family system, therapy can help rebuild trust and emotional closeness between parents, children, and siblings.
Sessions are usually either 50 or 80 minutes and may be scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your family’s needs.
CenCal covers mental health services, including family therapy, for residents of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Learn more about using CenCal with us.
Get in touch
Schedule a free 15 minute consultation or send us a message to find out more about child and family therapy at our practice.
615 State Street, Unit B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 · Hello@psychotherapysb.com