Shelly Gutensohn

LMFT
Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Shelly and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist.

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Barbara, CA

About My Clients

Trauma can leave profound imprints on our lives, often manifesting as emotional or somatic pain, anxiety, or persistent feelings of being stuck in a state of fight or flight. My therapeutic practice is centered around the integration of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to support your personal journey toward emotional well-being. EMDR helps reprocess distressing memories and facilitates significant shifts in how you experience and understand past events.

My Background and Approach

My approach focuses on creating an environment where you can tap into your brain's innate capacity to process and heal. I’m committed to helping you transform old, negative perceptions into positive, empowering resolutions and building resilience to support your path as you find healing and balance.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My goal is to provide a compassionate space where you feel truly understood and empowered. Together, we will work to uncover and address the root causes of your distress. The first step is to schedule a free consultation to make sure we are the right collaborative fit!

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Cigna/Evernorth
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $125/session

Info

Email Shelly
32 E. Micheltorena St.
Ste. 2
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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