Susan

Ms Susan Farber

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“An experienced and compassionate therapist specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy and mind/body modalities.”

About Me

I offer compassionate support, drawing on my experience to help you navigate life's complexities. When thoughts feel overwhelming, we can use cognitive behavioural therapy to gently untangle them. I also integrate mind/body modalities. Simple breathwork, for example, helps you connect with your body's signals and find calm. This approach is ideal for those seeking practical ways to manage stress and cultivate lasting emotional well-being.

Approach

Guided by cognitive-behavioral and somatic practices, I focus on practical steps that link thinking, feeling, and bodily signals so overwhelm becomes more manageable. In Santa Barbara or online, sessions move at a pace you set—focused, brief experiments and clear check-ins that fit day-to-day life. Between meetings I often suggest small, trackable practices: grounding anchors, thought records, or activity pacing to support recovery after brain injury, chronic illness, or during anxiety. This style tends to help people who want steady, usable tools and compassionate structure.
Contact Susan

Ask a quick question or arrange a time to meet.

Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Stroke Support

    The psychological aftermath of a stroke, which can include emotional changes, cognitive difficulties, grief over lost abilities, and family adjustment.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Sport Psychology

    A branch of psychology focused on the mental aspects of athletic performance, including focus, motivation, pressure management, and recovery from injury.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Couples

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

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

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

    Learn more about Brain Injury
  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Antioch University

Antioch University

Service Areas

Susan Farber

In-person & Online

Santa Barbara, California

United States