Therapy in California That Feels Human

Online therapy for anxiety, relationships, trauma, burnout, and life transitions throughout California. Insurance accepted.

Meet Our Therapy Team

Based in Santa Barbara, Backpocket Counseling provides online therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout California.

Adam Snir, M.A., AMFT #128821

  • Men’s issues

  • Relationships & communication

  • Addiction & recovery

  • Emotional regulation

  • Anxiety & stress

  • Couples therapy

  • Life transitions

Faith MacDonald, M.A., AMFT #161623

  • Anxiety & overthinking

  • Trauma & emotional healing

  • Young adults

  • Self-esteem

  • Relationship concerns

  • Life transitions

  • Mindfulness & nervous system regulation

Mireli Begnaud, M.A., AMFT #136109

  • Anxiety & stress

  • Trauma-informed therapy

  • Relationship issues

  • Emotional overwhelm

  • Family conflict

  • Self-esteem

  • Life transitions

Get the tools you need to make the change

We all feel stuck at different points in our life. Maybe you are struggling with communication in your relationship, dealing with a substance addiction, or trying to navigate a major life transition. You feel like you will never get past the obstacle in front of you. But you can and you will. Let us be your partner in exploring the strengths you already have and skills you are ready to learn to thrive instead of just survive.

We will lead you into gaining more self-compassion, developing insight, and help you become more comfortable getting uncomfortable. That’s where the change happens.

Relationships

Be your best self, alone and with others, and cultivate deep and lasting friendships and relationships.

Anxiety

Manage your anxiety by developing insight, self-compassion and learning practical tools.

Life Transitions

Learn how to thrive in the midst of major life transitions such as starting/graduating from college, changing careers, or starting a family.

Trauma

Support for trauma, emotional overwhelm, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, and healthier emotional healing patterns.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see how we can partner with you.

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‍ ‍ [United]‍ ‍‍ ‍‍ ‍[CenCal]

‍ ‍[Optum]‍ ‍‍ ‍[MHN][Aetna]

‍ ‍[Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield]‍ ‍

Insurance

Plans

Accepted