Welcome to my practice

I offer compassionate support for your mental and emotional health through psychotherapy services, both in person and via telehealth. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, looking to join a supportive group, or exploring mindfulness through our meditations and courses, we have a supportive team to help you on your journey towards healing and growth. My approach is holistic, integrating mind and body to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater resilience and balance.

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I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara, specializing in treating anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. My approach is integrative and holistic, combining psychotherapy with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices to help clients feel balanced in mind, body, and spirit. I have extensive experience working with children, families, and individuals facing severe mental health challenges, including at CALM Santa Barbara and Cottage Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency unit. I am particularly passionate about empowering young women and supporting expecting/postpartum mothers in navigating life transitions. In addition to my therapeutic work, I am a certified yoga teacher and have taught therapeutic yoga classes for mental health and addiction recovery for over ten years. I currently offer yoga & nature therapy groups for adults and kids, in schools and out in nature. I offer a supportive and compassionate space for you to explore and uncover what brings unease. We will work together and come up with a plan to help you thrive.  

-Cara Behan, LMFT

My Services

I offer therapeutic support for individuals, couples, and teens to navigate life’s challenges, from relationship issues to addiction or managing depression. Together, we’ll explore the root causes of your distress and create a plan for healing and growth. Begin your journey toward a more fulfilling life with the support you deserve.

Support for Women and New Mothers

I specialize in supporting women. I can help you gain a greater connection to yourself, especially during transitions such as pregnancy, new motherhood, career changes, starting college or relationship issues. Counseling that understands the unique challenges women face in today’s world, offering support tailored to your experiences.

Yoga Therapy

Integrative yoga complements talk therapy by teaching self-soothing techniques that reduce stress and anxiety, helping to connect mind and body for healing. It’s an effective tool for managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction recovery, and chronic pain. By incorporating yoga, you’ll gain valuable coping skills for emotional stress and support your mental health journey.

YOUR SELF CARE COURSE

Feeling burnt out, stressed, or lacking time for yourself? This course is designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and prioritize self-care. Whether you're navigating a major life change or simply feeling overwhelmed, you deserve more balance and vitality. Self-care is a perspective that empowers you to show up fully for yourself and your life.

Yoga & Meditation

Designed for mental health, self-care, and mindfulness, these beginner-friendly sessions focus on enhancing your mental and emotional well-being. This membership provides 2 new yoga classes and meditations each month, along with full access to the yoga class library. Experience the benefits of yoga and meditation at your own pace. Cancel anytime.

David Barks, MA, AMFT #144804

I specialize in working with teens and adults who might struggle with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, chronic self blame, or are experiencing difficulties with life transitions and relationships. Using a safe and supportive relationship, I practice a holistic and integrative approach aimed at helping my clients navigate life stressors, process and integrate the past into present day patterns of living, and prioritize their emotional health so they can thrive in their authentic selves. I also work with children and teens, focusing on coping skills and healing from trauma.

David has morning, afternoon and evening availability.

To read David’s Psychology Today profile, click here.

Claudia Mei Hammerschmidt, AMFT #140080

I’m a therapist passionate about helping people navigate loss, whether from a relationship ending, the death of a loved one, or job changes. I use a trauma-informed approach to guide clients through the healing process and support them in finding personal growth through their challenges. I believe therapy is most transformative when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable. It can be tough at first, but through that process, you’ll start to feel deeply seen and understood, in a way that’s rare in everyday life.

Claudia has morning, afternoon and evening availability.

To read Claudia’s Psychology Today profile, click here.