Santa Barbara,  CA  93101 Hi, I’m Alessandra. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ with more than a decade of experience. I work with teens and adults who are tired of holding everything together, often while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, hard on themselves, or affected by experiences from the past. You may be the person who notices what everyone else needs, keeps the peace, and handles things yourself—even when you’re running out of energy. Asking for help or figuring out what you need may feel less familiar. You don’t need to arrive with the perfect explanation. We can begin with what has been hardest lately and make sense of it together. My style is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I primarily use EMDR, which combines working through memories with guided eye movements, alternating sounds, or tapping. I also draw from CBT, mindfulness, and parts work to help you find tools you can use in daily life. I welcome feedback, and we can adjust our approach when something doesn’t feel helpful. I offer online therapy for teens and adults throughout California, with weekday and weekend appointments. If you’d like to meet before deciding whether to begin therapy, you can request a free 15-minute consultation to connect by phone or video. English

Alessandra Snavely

LMFT

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English
Location
Santa Barbara,  CA  93101
Professional Statement

Hi, I’m Alessandra.

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ with more than a decade of experience. I work with teens and adults who are tired of holding everything together, often while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, hard on themselves, or affected by experiences from the past.

You may be the person who notices what everyone else needs, keeps the peace, and handles things yourself—even when you’re running out of energy. Asking for help or figuring out what you need may feel less familiar. You don’t need to arrive with the perfect explanation. We can begin with what has been hardest lately and make sense of it together.

My style is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I primarily use EMDR, which combines working through memories with guided eye movements, alternating sounds, or tapping. I also draw from CBT, mindfulness, and parts work to help you find tools you can use in daily life. I welcome feedback, and we can adjust our approach when something doesn’t feel helpful.

I offer online therapy for teens and adults throughout California, with weekday and weekend appointments. If you’d like to meet before deciding whether to begin therapy, you can request a free 15-minute consultation to connect by phone or video.

Certifications
  • LMFT
  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist™
Education

  • Antioch University Santa Barbara - M.A. Clinical Psychology
  • University of California Santa Barbara - B.A. Psychology