Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA

Hello! My name is Dr. David Hobby and I'm a board-certified Marriage and Family Therapist. I attended CIIS and graduated from Sierra University. I specialize in trauma, relationship issues, and emotional processing and I'm happy to help you today with any of your healthcare concerns.

I believe that the client, not the therapist, is the expert in their own life. My goal is to support and guide my clients see their strengths, increase self-awareness, and develop new skills to help them live a more satisfying life and build healthier relationships.

I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field working with youth and adults in clinical, research, and forensic settings. I have experience in treating a wide range of mental health problems and severity. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, relationship problems, and family conflict.

I have extensive experience in working with individuals new to therapy and who belong to cultures that tend to stigmatize mental health treatment.

Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available.

Dr. Bacher is a holistic, trauma-informed psychologist with over 15 years experience working at many of the top residential treatment centers in the U.S. and Europe. He specializes in working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship issues, and addiction. Dr. Bacher completed his undergraduate work in Psychology at Georgetown University, and his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University. His dissertation research focused on Positive Psychology--specifically meaning making--and how to cultivate positive strengths in individuals.

I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

Hello and welcome!

As a licensed clinical social worker, I truly believe that mental health is the foundation for growth and healing. It takes courage and strength to take that first step and I want to celebrate you for making it!

I mainly work with adults in individual therapy, drawing from various modalities tailored to each person's unique needs and issues. I'm also certified in EMDR, which can be really helpful for processing difficult experiences.