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Karen Lehman, Ph.D.
Compassionate, Evidence-Based Therapy for Adults, Teens, Couples & Families.
Clinical Psychologist
Santa Barbara, CA. (PSY 18094)

About Me
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Welcome! I’m a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful change and lasting well-being.
My goal is to empower you to take charge of your life.
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I believe that empowerment comes from learning life-changing skills you can use daily, no matter where life takes you. In therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, body sensations, and behaviors. Often, we get stuck in harmful thought patterns without realizing it. Together, we’ll access and understand your deeply held belief systems, and create healthier stories and beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
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People come to my practice for a variety of reasons, including: anxiety, panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), stress, insomnia, depression, PTSD and trauma, parenting concerns, grief, relationship challenges, college transitions, LGBTQ+ support, self-injurious behaviors, trichotillomania and skin picking, communication difficulties, school problems, body image issues, self-esteem, and major life transitions.
Others seek therapy simply to increase their self-awareness, self-confidence, and overall life satisfaction. As I've gotten older I've begun working with others on topics related to Longevity and optimizing health through menopause. I'm a life-long learner, and I enjoy sharing the latest science-based information with my clients!
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Each person I see is treated as a unique individual. We work together to set goals, determine the length and frequency of sessions, and identify tools you can practice between visits. I’m also happy to collaborate with other health and mental-health professionals involved in your care to ensure a comprehensive treatment approach.
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If you’re ready to begin your journey toward healing, growth, and empowerment, contact me today to schedule a consultation or learn more about my services.
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