Alyson

Dr Alyson Brander

Licensed Clinical Psychologists

“Compassionate and effective therapist specializing in the treatment of stress & anxiety in children, adolescents, and adults, with over 15 years of experience.”

About Me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Santa Barbara, California with a Licensed Psychologist credential. I work with adults and adolescents on abuse, adoption, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma. I provide consultation, individual therapy, child and adolescent therapy, and personal development work.

Approach

I will provide you with science-based tools and practices to support your journey to reducing anxiety, lowering stress, and finding a deep sense of calm.

I provide a client-centered approach to therapy, where I tailor the tools of psychology to meet each individual where they are at. Some of the methods that I use include those from positive psychology, mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and systems-based approaches. Some of my additional areas of expertise include life transitions, trauma, ADHD, and adoption. Contact me to set up a free 15 minute consultation to see if this is the right fit for you.

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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Does anxiety, panic, or stress hold you back from living the life you want? Does your child struggle with fears and shyness? Anxiety can sap the joy and freedom out of life, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

Over the course of my career, I’ve learned the most effective methods to help my clients find calm, connection, and confidence. I provide Telehealth individual and family sessions to adults, adolescents, and children. Start your journey from the comfort of your own home.

Services Offered:

  • Consultation

    An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Stress Management

    Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.

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  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Performance

    The psychological factors (confidence, focus, pressure management) that influence how well a person performs in sport, academics, the arts, or work.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem

Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologists

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology

Licensed Psychologist

Qualifications

Alliant International University

Service Areas

Dr. Alyson Huneycutt Brander

In-person & Online

Santa Barbara, California

United States