Linda Menesez, MSW

Linda Menesez, MSW
Profession(s): Psychotherapy, Social Work, Social Work
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  LCSW
License Number:  LCS21018

My Approach to Helping

Do you find yourself getting impatient and frustrated on a regular basis? Are you too often sad? I've worked with many people who have struggled with these same feelings. They have been able to learn how to start making choices that support a happier, more peaceful, way of life. You can too. Life doesn't have to remain so problem filled.

Sometimes, people spend months thinking of going to see a therapist, and in the meantime, life keeps getting more complicated. Change only happens when we begin to understand how to do things differently. That can be difficult without help.

Are you struggling with old issues that are impacting the life you're living today? Are you in a relationship that is painful, but you keep hoping it will magically get better? Are you feeling stuck? These are some of the issues that my past clients have been able to solve through therapy. I know that asking for help can be difficult, but you've already taken the first step by reading this profile. The next step is to pick up the phone for an appointment. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me. I specialize in making therapy feel safe.

More Info About My Practice

Together, we can help you find a path to greater emotional and physical health and well-being. You can heal from the past, prepare for the future, and learn to cherish each moment of the present. I feel passionate about the opportunity to connect with each client in a meaningful way, and assist that person in moving forward to a better tomorrow. Your tomorrow can start today.
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
  • Family Therapy
 

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 

Groups I Work With

  • People who are overwhelmed, overworked, resentful and unable to keep up with the pace of their lives.
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Psychology
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Person Centered / Rogerian
Linda Menesez, MSW
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http://www.counselinginsb.com
 
Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
1531 Chapala Street #2
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abandonment
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiver Issues / Stress
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Parenting
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues