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Meet Our Therapists
Yvonne Georgina Puig
After a decade of teaching writing at USC in Los Angeles, I moved to Santa Barbara, where I am now immersed in pursuing my master's degree in counseling psychology and my Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist licensure at Pacifica Graduate Institute. As a writer and novelist, I believe in the healing power of story, metaphor, and image. I am passionate about companioning others in the therapeutic space as they seek meaning, grow as individuals, and tune into the voice of soul. I am interested in working with women in transition, women experiencing infertility, young adults in transition, and couples.
Patti Devaney, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #146846
I am a certified mediator. I have worked with families and partnerships in conflict for 20 years. Currently I am focused on the clinical therapeutic aspects of people in relationships; helping families & couples improve communication and recognize unhealthy patterns, while guiding individual family members into a personal discovery of who they are meant to be. I work with with various ages; from kids to adults. I enjoy sitting with people going through transitions and change, and who need someone who can offer fresh perspective and considerate reflection.
Chloe Johnson
Originally from the desert of Arizona, I ventured to Santa Barbara to attend Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I am acquiring a Master’s in Counseling Psychology and a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am passionate about the process of self-discovery, or better yet, self-creation, and joining people along that journey. I have found that a deeply caring therapeutic relationship defined by trust, respect, and unconditional acceptance offers the space for personal growth and is something I strive to provide. I work with children, adolescents and young adults going through life transitions, as well as support groups. I enjoy helping people explore their deepest wishes, find meaning, and create a fulfilling life.
Analicia Casey
I was called to join the therapy community after becoming immersed in the world of both self and extensional, discovery. I am currently pursuing my graduate studies in Clinical Counseling Psychology toward licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I work with all ages and stages of life and I hold space for you wherever you are on your path. My future endeavors include working with adopted children and adults who are navigating through the adoption process. As an orientation, I use depth psychology as well as cognitive applications to support a balanced and healthy trajectory for my patients. I create safety in the therapeutic relationship that serves to help my patients grow in their personal journey and for the one who needs someone who can help them explore the deeper layers of themself- I am ready to journey with you!
Matthew O'Brien
I grew up in Chicago and spent 15 years as a product manager in the tech industry, mostly focused on mental health and artificial intelligence. Prior to that, as an undergraduate and in graduate school I studied philosophy and explored the nature of truth, value, and human flourishing. I'm currently training as a therapist at Pacifica Graduate Institute. In my role as counselor, I'm concerned with the entire spectrum of human well-being, from suffering to thriving. I'm interested in existential and ontological questions, and I find great value in Depth psychological approaches including Internal Family Systems. I believe that change is available to those who want it, and I'm here for anyone who's called to do the work.
Natalie Simons, AMFT
Registered Marriage & Family Therapist, #144527
I believe life is a journey of choices, and sometimes those choices can lead us down paths that don't feel like our own. Past experiences can cloud our judgement and make it difficult to live in the moment authentically.
My passion lies in helping individuals, couples and families. I believe that true healing and growth come from understanding where you have been, where you are now, and where you want to be.Through a collaborative and supportive approach, we will embark on your journey of self-discovery--together. We will explore your unique experiences, identify your strengths and challenges, and develop strategies to build self-awareness, self-confidence, and ultimately healthier relationships.
Whether you are seeking individual support, navigating relationship challenges, or working on family dynamics, together we can create a path towards positive change and a more fulfilling life.
Lanea Pearson
As a Santa Barbara native, I am deeply committed to serving my community and am passionate about collaborating with individuals who have a desire to look inwards. After leaving Santa Barbara to obtain a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, I returned to earn a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. My undergraduate background in existential philosophy influences my therapeutic approach, particularly in addressing the complex and often challenging aspects of the human experience. I hold a deep respect for the outdoors and its role in personal development, which inspired me to work as a Field Guide in Wilderness Therapy programs in Oregon and Utah. This experience laid the foundation for my capacity to sit with suffering and support personal transformation. Similarly to life, the backcountry can be brutal if you do not have resources, skills, and someone to talk to — I aim to offer my clients all three when joining them on their journey through life.
Kristen Smith
It is my belief that we all possess an innate capacity for healing and inner transformation. I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space to explore the inner callings of your soul. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, CA, and working towards a license in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults as they find their way in the world and explore who they wish to become. I view therapy as a highly relational and collaborative process as we embark on a journey back to discovering your whole Self.
Leia Vitale
After deepening into my own inner realms during the pandemic, I felt called to expand into a career in the healing arts as a psychotherapist. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, where I am studying to become a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
I am passionate about the path to psycho-spiritual wholeness from both a Depth and Transpersonal Psychological lens. In addition to my graduate training, I have obtained certifications in integrative trauma healing, somatic therapy and psychedelic facilitation and integration.
My fascination with the mystery does not stop with the psyche; I am a lover of all things mystical, metaphysical, spiritual and existential, and consider myself a permanent student of life. These interests reflect not only my personal pursuits but also my commitment to providing a holistic and integrative approach to therapy.
I have a special interest in supporting female survivors of early childhood developmental trauma, as well as the psycho-spiritual seeker who desires to make their unconscious parts conscious, in service to wholeness.