Parkford Counseling Associates
My private practice has expanded to include skilled MFT associates working under my supervision in our office on Mission Street in Santa Barbara as well over Telehealth. All of our associate therapists are able to accommodate tele-health sessions via Zoom or other secure mode. The associates are working in private practice as they complete their hours towards licensure, and come highly recommended. Theyhave diverse trainings and specialties. The associates provide a sliding scale for therapy fees for those needing financial considerations. You may call my office phone number, or reach out to any of them directly.
Elizabeth Schwyzer Smith,
MA, AMFT
Being human can be wild, messy, beautiful, and painful. Whatever has brought you to therapy, it has taken courage and belief in yourself to arrive here. I honor your commitment to your own healing and growth.
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I bring warmth, authenticity, curiosity, and a dose of humor to this work. Successful therapy depends on a trusting relationship. I will work to earn your trust, and I welcome feedback about your experience in therapy.
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My clinical experience with adults and adolescents includes work with anxiety, depression, sexuality, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions. I bring lived experience to mid-life issues, divorce, and parenting.
My approach is integrative, drawing on existential and humanistic traditions. As a therapist trained in integrated somatic psychotherapy, I will often ask you to reflect on your present moment experience, and to notice reactions in your body. I also draw on my background in writing and the arts to help my clients access deeper levels of experience.
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I believe in the human capacity to learn, grow, and heal, and I carry deep admiration for anyone who embarks on this journey.
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Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 144885
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Phone: (805) 252-0038 II Elizabeththerapysb@gmail.com
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Lara Morales Daitter,
MA, AMFT
I specialize in working with couples navigating relationship challenges and individuals facing significant life transitions. Whether you’re building a new relationship, rebuilding or redefining an existing one, adapting to parenthood, or seeking greater meaning during a major life shift, I create a space where transformation is possible. I do this through authentic connection, somatic awareness, and practical tools you can use between sessions to create meaningful and sustainable change.
My approach to therapy is dynamic, direct, and empowering. I strive to balance honesty with compassion—asking the uncomfortable questions while maintaining a genuine sense of humor and humanness in our work together. My multicultural background and life experiences allow me to connect deeply with a diverse range of couples.
With couples therapy, I bring a unique perspective that blends my training in Relational Life Therapy (RLT) with existential-humanistic principles. RLT is grounded in the belief that relationships thrive when both partners are empowered, accountable, and connected in truth and love.
I also have training in somatic psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and systemic approaches, which I integrate as appropriate to support your therapeutic goals. Originally from Argentina, I moved to California as a licensed psychologist. I hold a graduate degree in Somatic Psychology from CIIS and have additional training in Family Constellations.
I offer Telehealth sessions via Zoom for clients anywhere in California, as well as in-person sessions in Marin County.
I am fluent in both Spanish and English.
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Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist 138901
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Phone: (707) 898-5199 II laradaittertherapy@gmail.com
