1-805-242-8036
5266 Hollister Ave, Suite 117, Goleta CA 93111
OUR TEAM
We are accepting new clients: individuals, couples, families, and children. We are a diverse team of compassionate therapists, each bringing our specialties and expertise to support you and your path towards well-being.
We offer sliding scale rates because we understand that establishing quality counseling services is invaluable. You may contact any team member directly to schedule you free consultation.
We look forward to connecting with you!
GINA GRUJOVSKI, LMFT
Gina is a licensed psychotherapist, supervisor, and Graduate School Professor. Her expertise is a depth approach including psychodynamic, attachment and emotionally focused therapy. Gina's Practice emphasizes her clients processing their feelings and life experiences so they may integrate their past into current relationship dynamics and feel empowered. Anxiety and depression are often symptoms of unprocessed emotional pain. Gina helps clients recover from addictive behaviors, rewire patterns within their relationships (including relationship with self,) grieve losses and transitions, and acquire coping skills while moving forward. She treated diverse individuals, couples and families while working in treatment at Cottage Residential Center, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, and the Community Counseling and Education Center.
RUBY CONLAN, AMFT
Ruby specializes in working with individuals of all ages who may be grappling with various challenges such as unresolved trauma, anxiety, depression, or life transitions. Ruby firmly believes in the importance of empathy, compassion, and adaptability within the therapeutic relationship. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each client, Ruby creates a unique and individualized treatment plan for whatever the client may be working through. Using her experience in trauma-informed care, her goal is to assist clients in cultivating resilience, elevating coping mechanisms, and fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and self-compassion.
KATHERINE HAWKES, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #145309
(805) 500-6985
Katherine embraces an integrated approach, drawing upon techniques from Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, and Narrative therapies. Recognizing that each client's needs are unique, her goal is to provide adaptable and individualized therapy. She approaches each client's journey from a holistic perspective because one size does not fit all! Central to Katherine's practice is establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship. With this foundation, she works with adults, couples, young children, and teens to explore emotions, navigate relationships, and address unique needs.
DAVID BARKS, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #144804
(805) 229-1627
David uses a comprehensive and empathic approach that meets his clients where they're at. By emphasizing the relationship, David strives to create a secure environment that fosters awareness, insight, and healing growth. David works with individuals of all ages, couples, and families to help navigate and overcome difficulties causing a strain on their lives and relationships. With an emphasis on childhood trauma, David helps his clients process and integrate their past into present day patterns of living and gain alignment with their true authentic values. He helps his clients learn about themselves in order to discover their path to freedom.
HEATHER MARSHALL, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, #144800
(805) 203-6319
Heather has assisted clients of all ages in taming the out-of-control feelings often associated with panic, anxiety, depression addiction, pressure to succeed, identity, and career path uncertainty. She works with adults, couples, and children to identify new and effective ways of coping with their struggles. You may find a good match in working with Heather if you are looking to increase self-awareness, process trauma, or clarify your core values. Much of the work she does draws from the strong connections she forms with clients, and often incorporates mindfulness, breathwork, humor and art.