Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Practice in Santa Barbara, CA
At Botaitis Therapy Group, we are dedicated to providing personalized, client-centered mental health care tailored to individual needs. Our boutique practice combines clinical expertise with compassionate support, offering services for adults, couples, teens, and families facing diverse challenges. With a team of licensed therapists specializing in trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, and evidence-based methods, we create safe spaces for growth and healing. Our clinicians bring decades of combined experience in addressing anxiety, PTSD, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. We prioritize accessibility through both in-person sessions in Santa Barbara and secure online therapy across California.Our collaborative approach emphasizes building authentic connections to foster self-discovery and lasting change. We maintain rigorous professional standards while offering inclusive, nonjudgmental environments for clients of all identities and backgrounds. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures our therapeutic methods remain current and effective. By focusing on individualized treatment plans, we help clients develop practical tools for long-term emotional resilience. Our practice stands out through its integration of relational cultural theory and attachment-based frameworks with modern therapeutic techniques.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Counseling
Couples Therapy
Trauma Recovery
Online Therapy
Teen Counseling
Somatic Therapy
LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical experience in trauma-informed therapy
- Our team includes dual-licensed LMFT and LPCC professionals
- We provide HIPAA-compliant online therapy statewide in California
- Our therapists maintain specialized certifications in somatic approaches
- We offer personalized therapist matching through free consultation calls
Services
Individual Therapy
Personalized therapy sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Our clinicians use evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT while incorporating relational cultural theory. Clients develop coping strategies and self-awareness through collaborative, nonjudgmental exploration of their unique experiences and challenges.
Couples Therapy
Specialized support for couples at all relationship stages. We help partners improve communication, establish healthy boundaries, and resolve conflicts. Our approach addresses premarital counseling, infidelity recovery, and navigating life transitions while fostering emotional connection and mutual understanding.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized treatment for trauma and PTSD using somatic and evidence-based approaches. We help clients process traumatic experiences safely while developing grounding techniques. Our therapists work with survivors of crime, complex trauma, and adverse life experiences to rebuild emotional resilience and restore daily functioning.
Online Therapy
Secure HIPAA-compliant therapy sessions available statewide. Our virtual platform provides accessible mental health care for California residents. Clients receive the same personalized treatment through convenient video sessions while maintaining privacy and therapeutic effectiveness.
Teen Counseling
Specialized support for teens aged 13+ navigating school pressure, identity development, and social challenges. Our therapists create safe spaces for adolescents to explore emotions and build coping skills. We address anxiety, self-image issues, and family dynamics while promoting healthy development.
People
Nicole A. Botaitis
Founder & Clinical Director
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with 20+ years experience. Dual-licensed as LPCC. Specializes in trauma recovery and relational therapy. Former director of clinical training at Antioch University. Holds MA in Counselor Education from California State University, Sacramento.
Christina Fornecker
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
AMFT #145113 specializing in LGBTQ+ affirming care and ethical non-monogamy. Uses client-centered approach informed by relational cultural theory. Former boudoir photographer turned therapist with focus on self-acceptance and body positivity.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We integrate evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with somatic approaches and relational cultural theory. Our therapists tailor treatments to individual needs using trauma-informed techniques and attachment-based frameworks.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy across California. Online sessions maintain the same quality and personalized approach as in-person meetings while offering greater accessibility.
How do I find the right therapist?
We offer free consultation calls to match you with the best therapist. Our team considers your specific needs, therapeutic goals, and preferred modalities when making recommendations.
What are your specialties?
We specialize in trauma recovery, couples therapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, somatic therapy, and treating anxiety/PTSD. Our clinicians have expertise in working with diverse populations including first responders and creative professionals.
How can I start therapy?
Begin with our free consultation call. Complete our online form to share your preferences, then speak with our team for therapist matching. Schedule your first session once you find the right fit.
