Santa Barbara Psychotherapy

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The name of this psychotherapy practice is Santa Barbara Psychotherapy®.  The individual therapist who operates this practice is Kristine J. Schwarz.  Kristine Schwarz is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, License # MFC 44909.


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Kristine J. Schwarz, M.A., MFT

Kristine provides therapeutic services to clients struggling with the challenges of interpersonal relationships and the stresses of every day life.  Kristine has worked with adults, youth, couples, and families in various therapeutic settings including:  Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara County, Goleta Valley Union School District, Working Alternatives Federal Prisoner Reentry Program, and Full Spectrum Recovery.  As well, she teaches in the Graduate Clinical Psychology Program at Antioch University Santa Barbara (AUSB), where she recently served as Core Faculty and the MACP Clinical Training Director and now works with their Department of Institutional Advancement.

In addition to more than ten years of intensive education and training in numerous areas of mental health treatment such as trauma, anger management and chemical dependency, Kristine's professional certifications include: Psychological First Aid for Survivors of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita provided by The Boston Center for Trauma Psychology; School and Community Based Post Traumatic Stress Management provided by The Boston Center for Trauma Psychology; and Domestic Violence Counselor Training provided by Domestic Violence Solutions of Santa Barbara County.  Kristine remains current on all aspects of mental health treatment by constantly engaging in continuing education. 
 

Santa Barbara 
Psychotherapy 
Goals

  • To provide a safe place for you to talk about what's going on.
  • To empower you to make change.
  • To facilitate your emotional growth.
  • To work on what's important to you.

Kristine has presented at conferences nationally, including: Buddin Praed Foundation, Northwestern University’s CANS Conference; Child Welfare League of America’s Finding Better Ways Conference; Terrorism and Psychosocial Preparedness: Impact on Children and Families Consortium Meeting; and the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children’s 12th Annual Colloquium.

Prior to pursuing psychotherapy, Kristine worked for 15 years as a producer/executive in the entertainment industry and therefore has a unique ability to understand issues that creative talent encounter.  She continues her passion for the creative arts by working with artists of all kinds.

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Santa Barbara Psychotherapy®
510 State Street, Suite 270
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(Phone) 805.452.4054
(Fax) 805.564.2486

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Call or e-mail Santa Barbara Psychotherapy® today for a confidential consultation: 805.452.4054 or kristine@santabarbarapsychotherapy.com