Elizabeth Schwyzer AMFT

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi! I'm Elizabeth. I bring warmth, curiosity, and a dose of humor to therapy.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Barbara, CA
Supervised by Anne Parkford, LMFT

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About My Clients

If you are an adult or teen who's facing a life transition, processing a loss, or wanting to get unstuck, we may be a good fit. Many of my clients come to therapy following a hunch that life could be more fulfilling, and I work with them to clarify what's in the way. I love helping clients dive beneath the surface to uncover their strengths, affirm their highest values, and learn to live in accordance with them.

My Background and Approach

My approach draws on existential, narrative, and humanistic traditions as well as somatic practices that integrate the body and the mind. As a former professional writer, I am skilled at offering interpretations and helping you refine the story of your life. At the same time, our bodies hold a wealth of information about our experience, and talk therapy alone can't always help us access deeper levels of emotion or break through old patterns. My background as a dancer and athlete and my studies of somatic therapy practices give me a framework for helping you become more aware of your own body: its sensations, responses, and wisdom.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe that successful therapy rests on a close, trusting relationship between client and therapist. A sense of emotional safety is critical to the therapeutic process. I will work to earn your trust, and I also encourage you to trust your instincts about whether a therapist feels like the right fit for you.

Qualifications

Supervision
Supervised by Anne Parkford, LMFT · 34906
Years in practice
4 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

26 West Mission St.
#6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
8052520038

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 34.430311°, -119.7158511°

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Rate: $180/session

Info

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26 West Mission St.
#6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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