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Your Trusted Therapist in Santa Barbara for Over 40 Years
As a therapist with over four decades of experience in Santa Barbara, I specialize in guiding individuals, couples, and families toward overcoming challenges such as trauma, addiction, and mental health struggles. My practice integrates clinical expertise with spiritual direction, emphasizing honesty, patience, and inner truth to foster transformative growth. With a background in academia and residential treatment programs, I provide tailored counseling rooted in 30+ years of private practice, prioritizing client empowerment and holistic well-being. My approach combines direct feedback, crisis intervention, and case management to support clients in achieving sustainable, meaningful change aligned with their personal values. 
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Addiction Treatment
Trauma Therapy
PTSD Counseling
Grief Counseling
Crisis Intervention
Spiritual Direction
Case Management
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in counseling.
- We specialize in trauma, addiction, and mental health.
- We offer case management services.
- We accept select insurance plans.
- We provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families.
What people say
New perspective on life
Important part of my recovery
Soul benefits
Highly recommend
Prescience
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy addresses mental health challenges, trauma, and personal growth. Clients gain tools to overcome obstacles, enhance self-awareness, and achieve emotional resilience through evidence-based techniques and compassionate guidance.
Couples Counseling
Focused sessions improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen emotional bonds. This service helps partners navigate trust issues, life transitions, and recurring disputes to foster healthier, more fulfilling relationships over time.
Addiction Treatment
Comprehensive support includes assessments, inpatient referrals, and ongoing sobriety counseling. Clients receive personalized strategies to address dependencies, manage cravings, and maintain long-term recovery through holistic and clinical approaches.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized care for trauma survivors uses targeted interventions to process distressing experiences, reduce symptoms, and rebuild emotional stability. Techniques focus on safety, empowerment, and restoring daily functioning for lasting healing.
Spiritual Direction
Integrative sessions explore spiritual questions and growth, aligning inner values with life choices. This service supports clients in deepening their spiritual practice, finding purpose, and navigating existential challenges with clarity.
People
Counsel For The Soul
Therapist
Dr. Freck has practiced therapy in Santa Barbara for over 40 years, specializing in trauma, addiction, and spiritual direction. She holds advanced degrees in psychology and family therapy, with extensive clinical and administrative experience.
Questions
What services does Dr. Freck offer?
Dr. Freck provides individual, couples, and family counseling, specializing in trauma, addiction, PTSD, grief, and spiritual direction.
Does Dr. Freck accept insurance?
Limited insurance plans are accepted; full payment is required at the time of appointment, with clients handling reimbursement.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact Dr. Freck directly via phone or email to schedule a session by appointment only.
Is crisis support available?
Yes, crisis intervention services are offered for urgent mental health needs.
What is Dr. Freck's counseling philosophy?
Her approach emphasizes inner truth, patience, and holistic growth, combining clinical and spiritual insights for lasting change.
