Counseling and Psychological Services Community Referrals

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This page contains lots of information on your options for off campus resources. If you are looking for the fastest way to get connected with an off-campus therapist or psychiatrist and you have insurance, head to this website where you can book an appointment in just a few minutes.

In order to remain accessible to students seeking services, CAPS offers short-term, in house psychological services. For students interested in long term therapy, or when concerns warrant services beyond a brief approach, there are numerous options available.  Even if you have been referred off campus, you may come to CAPS in the event you are having a psychological crisis.

 

There are a wide variety of community providers that you might be interested in working with. Here are a few tips for finding a great local therapist.

 

 

 

How to find a therapist

  1. Determine your payment options by reviewing the section below, whether you use insurance, pay out of pocket, or use a low-cost option
  2. Consider transportation options for getting to appointments (see below) 
  3. Review the list of referrals below and/or those provided by your insurance company. Find providers / agencies that fit with your payment options. Learn more about them by clicking links below, or searching them on this resource or by doing a Google search. 
  4. Call a few that you find, and see where you find a good fit.  

Options for payment

Consider your options for payment for off-campus counseling.

  • Use your health insurance - Most major insurance companies cover some or all of the costs of individual therapy. You may be required to make a copayment ($10-$30), which will vary according to your insurance plan.
  • Pay "out of pocket" - Another option is to pay for each session personally. Many providers offer "sliding scales" for those facing financial hardship. Cost per session can range from $50 - $200.
  • Use a low cost option - There are several low cost agencies in Santa Barbara that offer reduced rates, even as low as $13-$20 per session. 

Consider your payment options

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For insurance, do you have PPO or HMO Insurance?

  • You can find out if you have a PPO or HMO by looking at your insurance card.
  • If you have an HMO, you will need to see a therapist that is already "in network" with your insurance. Call the phone number on your insurance card for a list of providers (there may be a number indicating "mental health services"). This list may also be available online from your insurance provider.
  • If you have a PPO, you can choose almost any therapist. Here’s how that works:
    • You pay the therapist’s fees up front, or your insurance will pay if the therapist is already contracted with them.
    • The therapist will provide you with a Superbill, which is a detailed receipt for your insurance company.
    • You can submit that Superbill to your insurance for full or partial reimbursement (depending on your insurance).

    • Always consult with your insurance carrier to be sure that they will cover a particular therapist.

Downtown Santa Barbara

If You Have Kaiser Permanente Insurance

In some instances, Kaiser Permanente will approve its members to receive services from community providers for mental health-related care on an outpatient basis.  In order to request this, call the Department of Psychiatry (NOT Member Services) in your Kaiser Permanente service area and explain why you are requesting treatment from a community provider (i.e., discuss your symptoms and lack of access to a Kaiser facility in Santa Barbara).  If you are immediately refused, you can ask to speak to the manager and make your request to them.  You do not need a referral to the Department of Psychiatry from your PCP.  

If You Have CenCal Medi-Cal Insurance

CenCal Medi-Cal partners with The Holman Group to administer behavioral health benefits for their customers.  The Holman Group has a contracted network of behavioral health providers throughout Santa Barbara County who you may contact directly to schedule an appointment.  Here is a list of providers contracted with The Holman Group.  You may also contact The Holman Group toll free at 1-800-321-2843.  

SB Downtown

No insurance? Or not wanting to use your insurance? 

Some students do not have health insurance. Others may have concern that if they use their insurance, family at home may be informed about their accessing therapy. If you would like to use your health insurance and are concerned about privacy, many insurance companies have the ability to send documents to your Westmont mailing address, as opposed to your home address. If you do not have insurance or want to pay out of pocket, there are options below, including multiple low cost agencies. 

Factors to Consider When Looking For a Therapist

The relationship, or fit, between therapist and client accounts for over 80% of what works in therapy. Make sure you trust your therapist and feel comfortable with them. If you attend 2-3 sessions and you don’t feel good with the therapist, go somewhere else!

Potential questions to ask therapists when you call.

  • Are you taking new clients?
  • What is the cost per session?  Do you have a sliding scale or special rates for Westmont students? Are you able to provide a Superbill? (This is if you have a PPO Insurance)
  • What is your therapy style?  How do you typically operate in session? 
  • Do you have any experience working with my type of concern?

Transportation to Off Campus Appointments

Not having a car on campus can be an obstacle to off-campus appointments. Here are some tips for ways to make it to your appointment.

  • Borrow a car or have a friend drive
  • Contact Westmont Dial-a-ride. No cost to students; must make a reservation. 
  • Ride the Westmont Shuttle. No cost, and some therapist offices are near shuttle stops.
  • Zip Car - If this option is cost-prohibitive but your only available option, please contact caps@westmont.edu

Community Referrals

Advice for Calling an Off Campus Provider

  1. Find 3-5 therapists that seem a good fit for you. 
  2. Spend a few minutes and call each one. Most will likely not pick up. Leave a brief message with your name, contact number (maybe even twice), and that you are interested in therapy. 
  3. When they call back, they will ask about your needs to make sure their expertise is a good fit. This is also your time to find out if they are someone you feel comfortable talking to (see questions above). 
  4. Ask about insurance options, or if paying out of pocket, ask if they have a sliding scale if your finances are limited. 
  5. Schedule an appointment, or let them know you want to think about it. Most important is whether you feel it is a good fit! 

Westmont CAPS offers this list as a resource; it does not constitute endorsement of any of the listed treatment providers or facilities. Users assume responsibility for evaluating and selecting among the providers. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Contact your insurance company to ensure the clinician is a participating provider. If you need support connecting with an off-campus provider, please contact CAPS at caps@westmont.edu.

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists

Jessica Roy

Reg Psychological Assistant

link

Virtual sessions - Former Westmont Alum and CAPS therapistSliding Scale - contact for pricing

Lauren Guy, PsyD

805 377 3734

drlaurenguy.com

621 Chapala St. Suite C

Santa Barbara

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Medicare, Other insurance - sliding scale for students

Andrea Gurney, PhD

805 565 6057 

andreagurney.com

222 E. Cannon Perdido Street Suite 207A

Santa Barbara

Sliding Scale offered; provides superbill for insurance

John Guthrie, PhD

website

info@trilogypsychotherapy.com

Pasadena based therapist - Telehealth appointments Contact for payment information

Terrie Furukawa, PhD

805 564 3715

website

22 W. Micheltorena St. Ste DAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, CoreSource, Magellan, Value Options

Marcus Flathman, PhD

805 617 6002

drflathman.com

1225 Coast Village Road

Montecito

Call for payment information

 

MFT, LCSW, and LPCC Psychotherapists

Robyn Broadus, LMFT  (Westmont alum)

(626) 325-8165

website

Remote provider (virtual sessions)Sliding scale available

Uriah Fox Venegas, LMFT  (Westmont alum)

805-895-9861

website

1187 Coast Village Road, Suite 10

Santa Barbara

Sliding scale available 

Bree Cullinan, AMFT (Westmont alum / previous CAPS therapist)

424 363 4374

website

Santa Monica - offers virtual sessionsSliding scale available

Jaclyn Stemen, LMFT

805 232 3352

website

Westlake Trauma and Resilience

Westlake Village, CA 

Call for payment information

Lauren Turnbull, LMFT (Westmont alum)

805 699 8048

website

Santa Barbara - Call for locationCall for payment information

Talia Tzouris, AMFT (Westmont alum)

805 500 0817

website

Santa Barbara - Call for locationSliding Scale

Equine Assisted Therapy

Diana M. Ferrari, LMFT

805 965 6830

Santa Barbara - Call for locationCall for payment information

Madeleine Saxe, LMFT

917 701 0051

https://madeleine-saxe.clientsecure.me/

Call for locationSliding scale offered; Provides superbill for PPO insurance

Todd James McKillop, LCSW (Westmont Alum)

707 200 8125

toddjamesmckillop.com

Remote providerMessage for payment information

Lori Howard, LMFT

408 508 5832

https://cccsanjose.com/howard/

TBDCall for payment information

Family Therapy Institute 

805 882 2400

https://ftisb.org/

111 E Arrellaga St

Santa Barbara

Insurance and sliding scale options

Jennifer Miller, LMFT

805 448 1569

jennifermillermft@gmail.com

Santa BarbaraCall for payment information

Danielle Anderson, LMFT

805 452-7324

danielleandersonmft.com

301 E Carrillo St suite A

Santa Barbara

Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, Sliding Scale

Erin Shaffer, LMFT

805 332 3592

website

1114 State St. Ste 223

Santa Barbara

Sliding scale offered; Provides superbill for PPO insurance

Becca Cox, AMFT

805 681 7384

website

5266 Hollister Ave.

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Sarah Douglas, LMFT

805 450 1931

222 E Canon Perdido St.

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Kelly Chandler, LMFT

805 698 7676

1815 State St. Ste. E

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information 

Georgina Dahill, LMFT

805 680 5264

website

222 E Canon Perdido St. #207A

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Megan Brown, LMFT

805 252 1717

website

1114 State St. Ste 223

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Karen Tyrell LMFT

805 288 6443

website

629 State St. Ste 247

Santa Barbara

Sliding scale 

Claire Blakey AMFT

805 335 6807

website

State St. 

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Jane Taylor Fortuna, LMFT

805 250 4553

website

123 W Padre St. Ste B

Santa Barbara

Blue Shield, Call for other options

Rachel Finch Sulka, LMFT

805 364 4427

website

Call for locationCall for payment information

Clyde Blair, LMFT

805 350 7998

website

22 W Mitcheltorena, Ste A

Santa Barbara

Sliding scale, Beacon, Optum, Blue Shield, Magellan

Natalie Feller, LMFT

805 681 7384

website

5266 Hollister Ave. 

Ste. 211

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

 

Psychiatrists (medication)

Cal Psychiatry

calpsychiatry.com

Multiple locations / telehealth optionsOut of pocket

Refine Psychiatry

https://refine-psychiatry.com/

In-person appts in Santa BarbaraOut of pocket

Marjorie Gies, MD

805 899 4940

1335 State St. 

Santa Barbara

Out of pocket

Santa Barbara Behavioral Health

805 681 0035

http://www.sbbh.net/

5901 Encina Road

Goleta

Accepts range of insurance providers

James Moghtader, MD

805 681 7517

website

1525 State St. #103

Santa Barbara

Accepts insurance. Call for information. 

Robert Nagy, MD

805 681 0520

5350 Hollister Ave. Ste E

Santa Barbara

Call for payment information

Dennis Plesons, MD

805 681 7517

3916 State St. Ste 300

Santa Barbara

Accepts insurance. Call for information 

Michael Ferguson, MD

805 681 0035

5901 Encina Rd. 

Ste A

Goleta

Accepts insurance. Call for information

Michael Bolton, MD

website

Montecito Upper VillageOut of pocket

 

Reduced Rate Agencies 

Sentio Counseling Center

323 300 4316

www.sentiocc.org

Zoom sessions - Christian counselors available by request (if available) As low as $30 per session 

New Beginnings Counseling Center

805 963 7777

https://sbnbcc.org/

324 E. Carrillo St. Ste C

Santa Barbara

$13 - $87 per session

Hosford Clinic at UCSB

805 962 3363

website

Dept of Counseling, Clinical School Psychology

Education Building #275, Room #1151 - Santa Barbara

$20 student rate

Community Counseling and Education Center (CCEC)

805 962 3363 

https://ccecsb.org/

923 Olive St. #1

Santa Barbara

$20 student rate

Psychological / Neuropsychological Assessment 

These providers complete comprehensive assessment to evaluate for learning disabilities, ADHD, and emotional health concerns. 

Steve Rogers, PhD

805 681 7384

website

5266 Hollister Avenue

Santa Barbara

Out of pocket

Jordan Witt, PhD

805 564 1763

jordanwittphd.com

1531 Chapala Street #2

Santa Barbara

Out of pocket

Ron Brooks, PhD

805 962 0266

629 State St. Ste 203

Santa Barbara

Out of pocket

Carrie Towbes, PhD

805 962 1500

2060 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste. 202

Santa Barbara

Out of pocket

Lily Clark, PhD

www.drlilyclark.com

 

Virtual psychodiagnostic evaluationsOut of pocket

 

Registered Dietitians 

Athena Cameranesi, RDN

805 341 2893

athenardn.com

114 E Haley St., Ste E

Santa Barbara

Call for payment options

Carrie Flack, MS, RDN

805 259 9393

carrieflack.com

114 E Haley St.

Santa Barbara

Call for payment options

Chantal Gariepy, RDN

805 403 7533

skillfuleating.com

420 E Carrillo St. 

Santa Barbara

Call for payment options

Intensive Outpatient Programs

Mission Harbor Behavioral Health

805 209 4433

website

403 E Montecito St., Ste. A

Santa Barbara

Accepts insurance

Charlie Health (Virtual)

804 805 4492

website

Virtual IOPAccepts insurance (including Kaiser)

Cottage Hospital IOP (COPE)

805 541 9113

website

Cottage Hospital

Santa Barbara

Accepts range of insurance providers

Megan Pollock, PhD

805 221 5539

website

Offers evaluations virtually$600 per evaluation

Riviera Educational Services

info@rivieraeducationalservices.com

website

1227 De La Vina St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Contact for pricing. Packages available. 
Rehab CentersFor an updated list of rehab centers in Santa Barbara, please follow the link. https://www.rehab.com/california/santa-barbara
Gauchos for RecoveryIn-person groups in Isla Vista, and virtual options as wellhttps://adp.sa.ucsb.edu/gfr
Young People in Recovery (YPR)In-person groups in SB and virtual optionslink