Business Details
12 Years
experience
Mental Health Therapy Services in Santa Barbara
Sharon Tobler, PhD, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in individual, couples, and group therapy. Specializing in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, our practice combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches to create personalized treatment plans. We serve clients from Santa Barbara and surrounding areas, offering evidence-based therapy grounded in research and tailored to each client's unique needs.Our bio-psychosocial perspective emphasizes client motivation, therapist competence, and the therapeutic relationship as keys to successful outcomes. With expertise in PAIRS relationship skills and authorship of self-help guides, we provide practical tools for improving mental health and fostering meaningful connections.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy Sessions
Relationship Enrichment
Life Transitions Support
Anxiety & Depression Treatment
Grief & Loss Counseling
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Codependency Recovery
Spiritual Crisis Support
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience across four licensed states
- Our eclectic approach combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic therapies
- We provide evidence-based relationship therapy grounded in PAIRS methodology
- Our practice integrates practical self-help tools from published author Dr. Tobler
- We maintain professional licensure and active clinical memberships in psychology associations
What people say
Practical relationship guidance
Effective anxiety treatment
Insightful therapeutic approach
Helpful self-help tools
Experienced professional
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling sessions address anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and life transitions through personalized treatment plans. Combining multiple therapeutic approaches, we help clients develop coping strategies and achieve mental wellness. Sessions focus on client motivation and creating positive behavioral changes through evidence-based techniques.
Couples Therapy
Specialized couples therapy addresses communication challenges, conflict resolution, and relationship enrichment. Using PAIRS methodology and practical tools, we help partners improve intimacy and navigate life transitions together. Sessions focus on building healthy relationship patterns and strengthening emotional connections through structured therapeutic techniques.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group therapy sessions provide peer support for specific issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Participants benefit from shared experiences while learning coping strategies in a structured environment. Our groups emphasize skill-building and mutual support under professional psychological guidance.
Life Transitions Support
Specialized support for navigating major life changes including divorce, career shifts, and identity exploration. We help clients develop resilience and adapt to new circumstances through structured therapeutic approaches. Focus areas include self-discovery, coping strategies, and building future-oriented perspectives during periods of significant change.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative Therapy
Culturally competent therapy services for LGBTQ+ individuals addressing unique mental health challenges. Our approach affirms diverse identities while addressing anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. Sessions focus on self-acceptance, navigating societal pressures, and building supportive networks through inclusive therapeutic practices.
People
Sharon Tobler, PhD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Sharon Tobler, PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience. Specializing in individual, couples, and group therapy, she combines multiple therapeutic approaches to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Author of relationship self-help guides, she maintains active memberships in psychology associations.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We integrate psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic approaches tailored to each client's needs. Our eclectic methodology emphasizes evidence-based practices and practical tools for mental wellness.
Do you offer couples therapy?
Yes, we specialize in relationship therapy using PAIRS methodology. Sessions focus on communication skills, conflict resolution, and strengthening emotional connections for couples facing various relationship challenges.
What mental health issues do you treat?
We treat anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, and LGBTQ+ specific mental health concerns through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Are your services covered by insurance?
We recommend checking with your insurance provider about out-of-network mental health coverage. Clients receive documentation for potential reimbursement based on their specific insurance plan benefits.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Contact us at 805.448.7866 to discuss availability. We offer initial consultations to determine if our services match your needs before scheduling regular therapy sessions.
Do you offer online therapy options?
We currently provide in-person therapy at our Santa Barbara location. Please contact us directly to discuss current service delivery options and scheduling possibilities.
