5290 Overpass Road, Suite 220, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 307-3219
Psychological Services for Success
Serving Santa Barbara area youth, families, individuals, & couples
Therapy for Adults in Santa Barbara & Goleta
Our therapists offer individual counseling and couples therapy for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and life transitions. Meet with a therapist in person in Santa Barbara, or by telehealth anywhere in California.
Not sure where to start? A free 20-minute phone call is a low-pressure way to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit.
Counseling for Adults in Santa Barbara
Anxiety Therapy
Constant worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks, or stress that won’t switch off can wear you down. In anxiety therapy, you and your therapist work to understand what drives your anxiety and build practical, evidence-based tools to manage it, so it takes up less room in your life.
Depression Therapy
When everything feels heavy, getting through the day can take all your energy. Therapy for depression offers a supportive space to make sense of low mood or burnout, reconnect with what matters to you, and take steps forward at your own pace.
Trauma Therapy
Painful experiences, including PTSD and past trauma, can stay with us long after they’re over. As trauma-informed therapists, we put your safety and pace first, helping you process what happened and feel more grounded in the present.
Couples Counseling & Relationship Therapy
Whether you’re facing communication breakdowns, recurring conflict, trust issues, or growing distance, couples counseling helps you and your partner understand each other and find new ways to connect. We offer couples therapy and marriage counseling, and we also see individuals for relationship problems.
Life Transitions Therapy
A new job, a move, a breakup, becoming a parent, an empty nest, or another big change can bring up unexpected stress and uncertainty. Life transitions therapy helps you find your footing and move through change with more clarity.
In-Person Therapy in Santa Barbara or Telehealth in California
In-Person Counseling in Santa Barbara
Meet with your therapist at our office at 5290 Overpass Road, Suite 220, Santa Barbara, CA 93111, convenient to Goleta and the greater Santa Barbara area.
Telehealth Therapy Anywhere in California
Prefer to meet from home? Our online therapy sessions are held over secure video for adults located anywhere in California.
Fees & Payment
Individual therapy: $150-180 per 50-minute session.
Couples therapy: $175-200 per 50-minute session
We accept CenCal at this time. Make sure we verify eligibility before you are seen for services.
Otherwise, we are a private-pay practice. We can provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Check with your plan about your out-of-network mental health benefits.
Learn about your right to a Good Faith Estimate
Meet Our Therapists for Adults
Our team includes a bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist, and we’re proud to be LGBTQ+ affirming therapists for clients of every identity. Ofrecemos terapia en español en Santa Bárbara y por telesalud.
Nayelhi (Nelly) Ramirez, AMFT Bilingual (English/Spanish) therapist working with adults and young adults, including neurodivergent clients. LGBTQIA+ affirming. Specializes in teens and adults, anxiety disorders and OCD. Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #143791, supervised by Natalie Facio-Leon, LMFT #136481.
Joel Burdette, AMFT brings clinical experience supporting people facing a wide range of mental health challenges, including neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders. Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #164422, supervised by Alison Lindsay, LMFT #51607.
Shawna Powers, ACSW will be joining our practice in December 2026.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Book a free 20-minute consult call. We’ll listen to what’s going on, answer your questions, and help you decide whether we’re the right fit.
Prefer to call? (805) 307-3219 · info@psych4success.com
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.