Deep Light Therapy is located in the heart of Carpinteria, a wonderful seaside town near the Montecito, Santa Barbara, and Ojai communities. The office is on the main street to the beach (Linden Ave) with easy access to the 101. Located inside the historic home of California’s first branch library it features thick walls, original wood flooring, high ceilings, and a view of the Santa Ynez mountains. Free parking is available in lots beside the building and behind it, as well as on the street out front. And a bonus for those who visit on Thursday afternoons - you can walk right out into the local Farmer’s Market beginning at 3 pm.

I work with adult individuals of all ages. Country and family of origin, gender, sexual identity, culture, religion, ethnicity, neurobiological diversity, body type - all are welcome. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California (#17570), I can work with any resident in this state.

I also love helping therapists and other practitioners in the healing arts.

In-person therapy is best suited for this style of work. That being said, we can utilize a hybrid model as needed; conducting the first session in-person and having periodic office visits to compliment regular Telehealth sessions.

Not at all! I’m comfortable with whatever language or belief system suits you, including if you believe in none of it. It’s not necessary for this work to be effective.

$240 / 60 minute sessions

New client introductory rate ~ $200/sessions through 2024 ~

I also offer a limited number of sliding scale openings through the wonderful organization Open Path Psychotherapy Collective; click here if you’d like to check availability.

As an out-of-network provider, I utilize Mentaya to help my clients receive stress-free reimbursements from their own insurance. Mentaya submits claims and superbills and deals directly with insurance companies so we can stay focused on therapy. Use the calculator below to check your available benefits.

Credit, debit, HSA & FSA cards are charged through a HIPPA-approved secure patient portal, as well as cash or check. Payment is billed at time of service.

Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice, including no-shows, will be billed at the full session rate.

Weekly sessions are most effective and efficient. I regularly offer customized practices between sessions to keep the process active. Every-other-week sessions may be available, inquire to learn more.

Lovingly, reverently, and with the faith that you’re ready to address it. I primarily use EMDR, both traditional and somatic forms, as well as Sand Tray therapy to help you heal. We pace the work by paying close attention and knowing when to lean in, and when to step back.

While most people would benefit from some attention given to both their psychological and spiritual lives, this work is not a best fit for all ailments. For those struggling with untreated OCD, Personality and Eating Disorders, or Substance / Alcohol Abuse, seeing a specialist in those fields first would be the most skillful approach. For individuals in recovery it is recommended you have 1-2 years of continuous sobriety achieved before beginning this type of therapy, due to the deep nature of trauma work.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost. For details, click here: cms.gov/medical-bill-rights

Fill out the contact form and I’ll reach out to set up a consultation. I usually respond in 2 business days, please check your spam folder if you haven’t heard back from me. This initial meeting is free of charge, lasts 15-20 minutes and is conducted via phone call or secure video platform. It’s our chance to get a sense of whether this work is right for you right now and if we’d work well together.