Jennifer Vogel is a compassionate listener who makes you feel at ease and comfortable being your…read moretrue self. She makes you feel heard and understood rather than judged. She is respectful of your personal goals and helps you navigate to desired outcomes. I arrived very depressed about a break up and feel so much better after crying and laughing with her! i really appreciate feeling heard, understood with empathy, an supported in options for healing.

Excellent counseling from Dr. Michael Vogel for PTSD and grief. Highly recommended for anyone…read moreexperiencing PTSD, anxiety, grief, or any other issues. For military veterans looking at this review and would like to find someone to talk to: He is a veteran with many years of honorable military service. Please reach out to him.

Dr. John Cervantes was everything I was looking for in a therapist. Then after some time he started…read moreplaying games with my husband and I. My children and I suffered greatly from Dr Johns council to my now ex husband. If he hasn't lost his license to practice, please look elsewhere.

Dr. Cervantes care for me for nearly 2 decades and he also cared for my son throughout his teenage…read moreyears. He is kind, compassionate and really sets the time aside you need to be care for. No rushing you in and handing out a Rx and shoving you out the door. His office and his demeanor is a very zen vibe. He's highly skilled and articulate about your mental care journey. I can't imagine what could would make a person write him a bad review. Some people just need somebody to blame for their mental illness because they are unable to take professional advice. I was referred to him by a trusted psychologist and gave referred many others to him. Everybody I've referred have been so relieved to have finally found a psychiatrist that is more than just a pharmacologist. He is truly one of a kind in his field. 10 stars

Dr. Geis saved my life! I walked into his office and told him my personal goals and he was totally…read moreon board and knew how to help me. He really listens to you and is incredibly compassionate. He has such a big, empathetic heart. I am a writer, and so is he. So we talked about words that were important to us, and he is a fantastic poet who gave me valuable feedback. He is a deep thinker. I saw him for two years until he decided I was ready to move on and even though I knew it was true, I was so sad to say goodbye. Three years later, he gave me a call and asked me how I was. I could not recommend him enough. If you are looking for a psychologist who truly cares about his patients, look no further.

Jeni is the real deal. I've worked on some deep childhood trauma for decades via many other…read moremodalities, and Jeni expertly guided me to the next level of healing and peace. Wow. Just, wow. I saw her solid, five star reviews on Yelp, and thought, "Somatic Therapy?" and, "Via Skype???" Fear not. It works. Like magic. If you can find room in Jeni's booked schedule, just do it and you'll be soooooooo glad you did.

Jeni has helped me tremendously!! What I thought would be a few sessions of therapy has turned into…read morean awesome relationship of nearly 8 months now! She is very understanding, honest and approachable through all aspects of life and of getting to know oneself on a deeper level. The somatic portion she specializes in is life-changing. Her flexibility and accommodation through remote communication/skype is also one of many positives. You get all the benefits in the comfort of your own space. Highly recommend for your path to a healthier, clearer outlook on life!

Honestly, the very best mental health doctor that I have ever had. Dr. Dewhirst is very patient,…read morekind, and attentive. He takes your concerns seriously and works with you to develop an effective treatment. He is one of the most compassionate doctors I have ever met and he really cares about his patients. I really wish all my doctors were like him.

I have seen Dr Dewhirst on 3 occasions. I found him to be professional, kind and exceptionally…read morecompetent. His demeanor is quite and reserved but he has a sense of humor and his concern for your well being is genuine. His abilities have improved the quality of my life and I highly recommend his services. Only downside is the wait if you're a new patient.

I will be honest with you, I am not thrilled with Dr Teague, but at least he is not a predator like…read moreDr John Cervantes. Not thrilled with his cancellation policy because he charged me for a no-show which I did not even schedule (HE SCHEDULED IT!). But I can verify that he is not a psychopath and I feel that generally speaking, he means well, and in spite of the creepy haircut (dude, seriously, its not the 60's) he is overall a good guy who is not hellbent on destroying your life. Although that might not be a glowing endorsement, for Santa Barbara, he is a regular Babe Ruth.

As a PhD Intern and having worked many years in a private psychiatric hospital I am deeply troubled…read moreby Dr Teague. After I referred a young woman who experienced a series of very severe and traumatic situations, Dr Teague diagnosed her with PTSD. This was an appropriate diagnosis. After she returned to Teague over a year later and due to a troubling experience at a job. Dr. Teague announced at the beginning of her second session that he would not treat her because he decided to diagnose her with an Axis II personality disorder. This is flippant, In my opinion. He had not seen her for over a year, his original diagnosis did not include an axis II personality disorder. Additionally, diagnosing a patient with an axis II personality disorder after one visit is in my professional and personal opinion, unethical. This type of diagnosis ought to be given after years of consistent and particularly troubling behavior. Also with referrals to at least two or three other psychiatrists. Psychiatrists who arrive at the same diagnosis. This is what I was taught as a graduate psychology student at Pepperdine University. Moreover, this is the basic standard at the psychiatric hospital where I was employed and as far as I know most psychiatric hospitals in general. Some post graduate schools go so far as to teach that the DSM, therefore an axis II diagnosis is more damaging than helpful and choose not to teach this diagnostic psychiatry or therapy. Luckily, the young woman is not aware of the gravity of such a severe diagnoses. Having worked on a locked psychiatric unit I am familiar with axis II personality disorders and this young woman in no way fits this type of diagnosis. What is unusual and a concern is that this psychiatrist would give such a diagnosis after only one visit. This in of itself, at the very least inclined to be below the standards of what one would expect of a qualified well-educated professional psychiatrist. In all my years of work and education, Teague handled the situation in a way that could be damaging. Additionally, he informed her that he had consulted with other psychiatrists about her. This is very unusual. Especially since she had not agreed nor had he discussed this with her. Additionally, she had not signed a waiver or release to speak about her case to anyone else. I am sorry that I took a battle scarred, rattled, emotionally vulnerable, broken young woman to see Teague in the first place. Unfortunately it is psychiatrists of this type that are damaging and are at least in part the cause of the collapse of quality mental health treatment in the United States. In my opinion, Dr Teague ought to be ashamed of himself. I am extremely disappointed in this particular psychiatrist. Nonetheless, at the same time I do know there are several dedicated, kind and helpful psychiatrists that are in practice in Santa Barbara. In my personal opinion, and I have worked alongside many psychiatrist, Dr Teague treated this young woman very poorly. Additionally it is with a heavy heart that I leave such a poor review of Dr Teague. Actually, I have chosen not to include several other troubling interactions I personally have had with Dr Teague. My reasons for leaving this review is mixed. I feel angry and betrayed additionally the woman trusted me to help her and I feel I let her down. Moreover, I do believe in Yelp, this is my experience with this psychiatrist. Readers are free to do what they will with my review. I would have much rather left a glowing review of Dr Teague and how wonderful he helped this young woman put her life back together. Unfortunately there's no way I could feel in tune with myself unless I expressed what happened. Sadly I have witnessed others having these types of experiences, therefore, I felt it was important to leave this review.

I am so proud to have been a part of Mission Harbor this Summer! Their excellent staff and…read moretherapists are not only experts in their respective fields, but deeply caring human beings who want their clients to thrive in every aspect! What amazed me most was the professionalism and dignity with which they treat each client. I felt my treatment was designed to meet my exact needs - and it did! I especially, want to thank David Kerrigan, LCSW, who made my experience engaging, healing, and cathartic. I also felt I received especially encouraging therapeutic treatment from therapists like Jeff Mailes, MFT, Dr. Cristina Cortez, Feli Hilliard-Rueff, Silla Siebert and Tahmina Ansari. I'm so very grateful for all their help and more! God bless you all!!

Mission Harbor has some of the biggest hearts and are always going above and beyond for their…read moreclients. Working with them for over the last 5 years has been a pleasure. They excel in all areas providing their clients with the best care possible.

I've had the pleasure of interacting with Nicole both personally and professionally, and she is…read moretruly one of the most compassionate, thoughtful, and genuine people I've met. While I can't speak from the perspective of being a client, I've seen firsthand how deeply she cares about others and the intention she brings to everything she does. She has a calming presence, listens with empathy, and is incredibly knowledgeable. I have no doubt that anyone working with Nicole would feel supported, respected, and genuinely cared for.

This practice was recommended to me when I was struggling and I received valuable support and…read moreguidance from my therapist at Botaitis Therapy Group. I have recommended them to friends and everyone has the same experience. Professional, affordable for private pay, skilled, passionate, kind. Highly recommend.