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Find a therapist, psychologist, counsellor or coach based on your preferences.About It's Complicated
In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.
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Looking for a therapist in Santa Barbara? Explore our platform to browse through our experienced team of therapists and psychologists based in Santa Barbara, and use our hassle-free online booking system for appointments. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here. If there aren't many therapists listed in Santa Barbara yet, don't worry! Many of our listed therapists offer online counselling as an option. Online private therapy services, couples counselling, or coaching, can be found by using the filter for online therapists in our main directory. If you need some more help in finding a qualified therapist, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.
How to find a therapist in Santa Barbara
The philosophy of It's Complicated proudly contains both accessibility and diversity at its heart, and we understand that there are many reasons why you might feel more comfortable with a counsellor who shares similar demographics. If you have specific preferences for your therapist, you can use our built-in therapy search filters to find the right fit for you. Search for English-speaking therapists in Santa Barbara by filtering by language in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals and discover other filter options such as:
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It's Complicated: Counselling worldwide
For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality we operate in nearly 100 languages, offering both online and in-person sessions. With a diverse network of over 1,500 mental health professionals spanning 50+ countries, including United States, you can easily connect with accredited psychologists in Santa Barbara and beyond.
The Blog
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What do you do when you feel lost and stressed? Do you go for a run and activate your body? Do you go and meet your friends for lunch? Or do you, like me, sometimes try to crack a joke at your own misery? Expressive arts like comedy writing, story telling, or drawing, are activities
Trouble in the Bedroom: Creating solutions for differences in sexual needs and wants
Recently, I was asked one of the most common questions in sex- and couples therapy: “After x years[1] of relationship I find myself wanting more (or different) sex than my partner does. I still love them. But I already started engaging with someone else to get my needs met. Do I have to separate from
Complex Trauma: What Is It and How Does It Affect People?
Trauma is something many of us are familiar with, whether through personal experience or stories we’ve heard from others. It can be a single event: a car accident, a natural disaster, or a sudden loss. But not all trauma is the same. Complex trauma is different because it’s typically prolonged and repeated, leaving deeper scars
