Mental Health Events in Santa Barbara - Center For Psychotherapy and Integrative Health

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Santa Barbara Mental Health Events

This is a directory resource for the Santa Barbara community that lists groups, lectures, workshops, and retreats facilitated by local therapists.

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Timestamp	Title	Type of Event	Is this an ongoing or single event?	Description	Location	Date	Time	Facilitator	phone	email	website	Any Additional Information	Past (Y/N)
10/29/2023 04:15 PM	The Artist’s Way	Group	Ongoing Event	It is good for people struggling with their relationship to creativity, people in life transitions, people wanting to take their successes to a next level. This will require The Artist’s Way book be purchased. We will follow the book closely, but the addition of a trained therapist to hold space for what arrives will support further growth.	online	Starting Jan/2024		Rebekah Lovejoy, PhD, AMFT	(805) 724-2805	rebekah@rivieratherapy.com
10/29/2023 05:32 PM	Betrayed Partners Group	Group	Ongoing Event	weekly online group for Betrayed Partners of sex addicts or partners affected by affairs or other addictions	Online	Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 pm	6:00 to 7:30 pm	Annie Finch	805-724-0915	Annie@rivieratherapy.com
10/29/2023 08:29 PM	Men's Therapy Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Interpersonal Process Group for Men	922 State Street, STE A2, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101	Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays 5:30-7pm	Tuesdays 5:30-7pm, Wednesdays 5:30-7pm	Rudy Ruderman LMFT	805-312-8078	Rudy@psychotherapysb.com	psychotherapysb.com
10/29/2023 10:06 PM	THRIVING THROUGH PREGNANCY + POSTPARTUM:	Group	Ongoing Event	A WEEKLY VIRTUAL THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT GROUP FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM MOMS	Online	Tuesdays from 11am-11:50pm	Tuesdays from 11am-11:50pm	Annie Dreese,	805-453-0445	hello@thrivetherapysb.com	https://thrivetherapysb.com/santabarbara-group-therapy
10/30/2023 12:06 PM	Men's Center and Thrive Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Men's Therapy Group	Online	Wednesdays 6-7:30pm	Wednesdays 6-7:30pm	Mathew Chung, AMFT	805-242-3216	matthew@rivieratherapy.com
10/30/2023 12:08 PM	Rewriting Your Birth Story	Group	Ongoing Event	Holding Space To Process Challenging Births	Online	Wednesdays from 11am-11:50am	Wednesdays from 11am-11:50am	Annie Dreese, MA, AMFT		hello@thrivetherapysb.com	https://thrivetherapysb.com/santabarbara-group-therapy
10/31/2023 01:50 PM	Mindful Self-Compassion	Group	Ongoing Event	Weekly drop-in meditation group led by Hattie Bluestone. Mondays 12-12:30pm. All levels of experience welcome. Guided meditations to cultivate mindfulness and self-compassion.	Online (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2434018150)			Hattie Bluestone, AMFT.	n/a	hattie@hattiebluestone.com	www.selfcompassionsb.com	Mondays 12-12:30pm Online
10/31/2023 06:26 PM	Grief Group for Bereaved Adults	Group	Ongoing Event	This support group is intended for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one or significant person in their lives. The group offers an opportunity to be seen and heard in one's grief as well as psychoeducation and rituals to help process grief. This group is ongoing based on interest. Interested members may email or call to set up a screening for the next group start date. Group cycles are usually 8-10 weeks.	Online and at times in person in Santa Barbara			Jackie Toth, LMFT	805-766-4585	jacquelyntoth@gmail.com	www.jacquelyntoth.com
10/31/2023 06:27 PM	Adolescent DBT Skills group	Group	Ongoing Event	For teens facing issues related to managing difficult emotions, tolerating distress, and engaging in unhealthy coping strategies. DBT focuses on building healthy coping skills to improve relationships and build a life worth living.	1919 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101	Thursdays 4-5pm in-person: Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 virtual via Zoom	Thursdays 4-5pm in-person: 1919 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 virtual via Zoom	Victoria Brier AMFT, APCC	(484)-452-4907	victoria@openminds.clinic	www.openminds.clinic
10/31/2023 09:03 PM	Binary Breakers	Group	Ongoing Event	A weekly Group for teens who are neurodivergent (have ADHD/ Autism or otherwise identify as neurodivergent) as well as gender expansive (identify as trans, NB, gender non-conforming).	Online/ Zoom 6pm every Wednesday	Group is currently open with one spot remaining:). Fill out form online to express interest.	Online/ Zoom 6pm every Wednesday	Rose Wellness- Amanda Halloway AMFT # 130271	805-394-8533	info@rwsb.org	www.rwsb.org/groups
11/01/2023 11:45 AM	Parenting the Neurodiverse Child	Group	Ongoing Event	Weekly support group for parents raising uniquely wired child find to share acceptance, compassion, support, tips, resources and wisdom in a safe and accepting like-minded community.	Online 11am-12:30pm	1/8/2024	Online 11am-12:30pm	Dr. Debra Kessler	(818)248-6414	drdebrakessler@gmail.com	drdebrakessler.com
11/01/2023 01:15 PM	HEAL Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Groups for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse	offered both online and in person	Evenings - offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday	Evenings - offered on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday	Anna Petraitis Hatfield, LMFT or Andrew Teton, LMFT	805-881-3125	apetraitishatfield@gmail.com		Adjunct to individual therapy, require established relationship with ind. therapist
11/01/2023 08:23 PM	Inner : Outer nature based yoga & group therapy	Group	Ongoing Event	Nature based yoga and therapy group with @lukeloggins.bodymind and @therapyinsantabarbara $40 or Anthem/MHN insurance accepted With a focus on ritual and self-inquiry, be guided through a series of yoga and Qigong movements, meditation, and journal prompts that move the body towards balance	Douglas Preserve or nature local TBD 5:30pm	12/1/2023	5:30 PM	Cara Behan LMFT & Luke Loggins MA	805-364-3182	info@carabehantherapy.com	https://therapyinsantabarbara.com/groups	group is held once per month!
11/06/2023 04:57 PM	The Pleasure Circle	Group	Ongoing Event	6 Weeks online 90 min small group for women wanting a better Sex Life. A combination of psychoeducation, guided writing exercises and discussion to break through barriers to feeling more desire and actualizing a satisfying Sex Life.	Zoom 6-7:30 pm	1/16/2024	Zoom 6-7:30 pm	Dr. Jenn Kennedy, LMFT	805-699-6834	jenn@rivieratherapy.com	pleasureproject.us	Groups are 6-8 women. Retreats are in development.
11/14/2023 02:22 PM	Adult ADHD Workshop - Mindfulness	Workshop	Ongoing Event	This is a 4-Week Workshop Series for Adults (18+) who identify as ADHD and are looking for ways to build a mindfulness practice that works for the Neurodivergent mind.	Online	Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 13, and Dec 20	Wednesdays from 6-7pm	Josh Manney, MS, LMFT	8054193212	josh@joshmanneytherapy.com	https://www.joshmanneytherapy.com/	Thanks Rudy!
12/04/2023 11:08 AM	Write From the Body: Processing Grief through Word and Movement	Group	Ongoing Event	Write From the Body: Processing Grief through Word and Movement is a 6-week support group for bereaved adults. Facilitators will create a safe space for participants to explore their grief, share their stories, and support each other. Writing prompts and simple movement exercises will be integrated. No prior writing or movement experience is required. Please wear comfortable clothes you can move in, and bring a journal or notepad.	Hospice of Santa Barbara, 2050 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 100, Santa Barbara, CA	6 weeks, starting January 23, 2024	Tuesdays	Elizabeth Smith, MFT Trainee. Supervised by Lee Weiser, LCP PSY17885	(805) 563-8820	esmith@hospiceofsb.org	https://www.hospiceofsb.org/write-from-the-body	Those interested in participating should call intake at (805) 563-8820.
12/06/2023 10:38 AM	Depression & Anxiety Support & Interpersonal Process Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Anyone with depression and/or anxiety seeking support and wishing to work through how your 'symptoms' show up in and impact interpersonal relationships (ie, fear/distrust, passivity, etc)	735 State Street (Balboa Building)	Mondays 5:15pm - 6:30pm	5:15pm - 6:30pm	Max Golding LMFT	805-470-0366	maxgoldinglmft@gmail.com	https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/max-golding-santa-barbara-ca/975179
12/06/2023 10:40 AM	Young Guys Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Group for guy-identified humans aged 18-26 to sort through guy stuff, relationship issues, self-esteem, addiction, anger issues, learn better coping and communication skills	735 State St. (Balboa Building)	Fridays	12:30pm to 1:30pm	Max Golding LMFT	8054700366	maxgoldinglmft@gmail.com	https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/max-golding-santa-barbara-ca/975179
12/06/2023 11:21 AM	Launchwell	Group	Ongoing Event	LaunchWell is a monthly drop-in, peer support group for parents of young adults who are navigating the college years as well as this time of transition as a parent.	Online	Ongoing - First Wednesday of every month	7:00-8:30PM	YouthWell and Kristine Gore	(805) 448-2426	outreach@youthwell.org	https://youthwell.org/event/launchwell-parent-group-2/2023-12-06/
12/06/2023 01:06 PM	Parenting Teens with Intense Emotions Webinar	Workshop	Ongoing Event	We're offering a 4-week webinar that covers various aspects of parenting, including effective communication with teenagers, understanding adolescent development, and strategies for building healthy family dynamics.	Online	Ongoing	Mondays 12-1 pm PST, Wednesdays 9-10 am PST	Victoria Brier AMFT134050 APCC11939	(484)-452-4907	victoria@openminds.clinic	openminds.clinic
12/13/2023 05:22 PM	Hold Me Tight couples workshop	Workshop	Single Event	A 2-day intensive for couples in support of deepening connection and nurturing their bond.	We will do 2 workshops in-person in-person; 1) February 2024 in Marin County, CA (exact location TBD) 2) Spring 2024 in Santa Barbara, CA (Yoga Soup 28 Parker Way Santa Barbara CA)	February 2024 and Spring 2024		Davida Taurek, LPCC and Cybil Gilbertson, AMFT	805-613-7834	cybilleo75@gmail.com	www.courageouscounselingcenter.com
	Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy Info Zoom	LEcture	Ongoing Event	Learn a bit about KAP and ask questions about treating resistant anxiety/depression and trauma.	Weekly Zoom starts in November	9am, 12 noon or 5:30pm weekday Zoom available please specify	9am, 12 noon or 5:30pm weekday Zoom available please specify	Yolanda Yturralde LMFT	323-362-2177	Yolanda.mft@gmail.com	https://yolandatherapy.com/what-is-kap/
	Living System and The Imagination Matrix	Workshop	Single Event	Discover the evolutionary powers of living systems and how to apply these through the Imagination Matrix to enhance your life and positive impact on the world.	Online. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM	11/29/2023	Online. 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM	Dr. Stephen Aizenstat & Dr. Anneloes Smitsman	(805) 770-0195	Program@Dreamtending.com	https://dreamtending.com/events/living-systems-and-the-imagination-matrix/
	Waves of Grief (Free Monthly Community Drop-in)	Workshop	Ongoing Event	Ocean Medicine, Community, Ritual	Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, CA (look for the white tent)	Second Sundays of the Month; 9:30-11:30 AM	Second Sundays of the Month; 9:30-11:30 AM	Stacy McCrory, MA, LMFT	(805) 896-4434	stacymccrory@gmail.com	https://www.wavesofgrief.org/second-sunday-drop-ins
	Parenting Teens with Intense Emotions Virtual Masterclass for Parents	Workshop	Ongoing Event	This masterclass is a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing your teen's emotions, fostering a resilient, harmonious family dynamic. Enroll today for a transformative journey to become an emotionally resilient parent.	Online			Victoria Brier, AMFT APCC	(484)-452-4907	victoria@openminds.clinic	www.openminds.clinic	Tentative start date mid-November
	Unspoken Boundaries	Workshop	Ongoing Event	CE Hours offered. Seven Steps to Powerful Boundaries takes you on a journey through your life, finding the problem areas where boundary failures commonly happen, and gives you the tools to take control of your life.	Online			Merle Yost, LMFT		office@unspokenboundaries.com	unspokenboundaries.com
	Scarlet D: A Divorce Support Group	Group	Ongoing Event	Weekly onlin emeeting for people processing the divorce experience	Online	1/2024		Jacquelyn De Longe	805-826-1104	Jacquelyn@riveriaTherapy.com		8 week Commitment
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Other Resources

Youthwell

Youthwell.com

An extensive Mental Health resource for Children, Teens, Parents, and Families in Santa Barbara County.

Santa Barbara Tenants Union

SBTU.org

Resources and support for tenants in Santa Barbara

The intention of this directory is to provide a convenient way to track mental health events occurring in Santa Barbara, CA.

To add your event to the list please use the button below. This list in currently maintained by The Center for Psychotherapy as a resource for the community. It will be updated and monitored regularly to ensure information is relevant. For any questions or concerns please contact Rudy at Rudy@psychotherapysb.com