Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Psychologist in Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Sharon Tobler is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. Since beginning her practice in Washington, D.C. in the 1980s, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and groups navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges. Her practice spans multiple states, including California, Florida, Maryland, and Virginia, and serves clients from Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, and surrounding communities. Dr. Tobler employs an eclectic, bio-psychosocial approach, integrating psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic theories to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. She emphasizes the critical role of client motivation, therapist competence, and the therapeutic relationship in achieving successful outcomes.Her expertise extends to anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, trauma, and spiritual crises, with a particular focus on empowering clients to overcome past adversities. As an author of two self-help books, she combines clinical practice with educational resources to support personal growth. Her memberships in the American Psychological Association and the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy underscore her commitment to professional excellence. Dr. Tobler's informal yet professional demeanor, coupled with her candid approach and sense of humor, fosters a supportive environment for healing. She remains dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and accessibility through her writing, speaking engagements, and community involvement.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Group Sessions
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Self-Esteem Building
Addiction Support
Grief Counseling
Spiritual Crisis Guidance
Conflict Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of clinical psychology experience across four U.S. states.
- Our practice combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and humanistic therapeutic approaches.
- We provide evidence-based treatment for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.
- Our services extend to Santa Barbara, Goleta, Ventura, and surrounding communities.
- We integrate clinical practice with published self-help resources for client empowerment.
Associations and certifications
- American Psychological Association
- American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one sessions address anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues using evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Clients develop coping strategies and gain self-awareness through structured sessions. This service emphasizes personal growth and overcoming life's challenges.
Couples Therapy
Specialized treatment for partners addressing communication breakdowns, infidelity recovery, and conflict resolution. Sessions focus on rebuilding trust and establishing healthy interaction patterns. The approach combines practical skill-building with emotional healing techniques.
Trauma Recovery
Comprehensive care for trauma survivors using integrated therapeutic modalities. Treatment addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term psychological impacts. Clients learn grounding techniques and develop resilience through structured recovery programs.
Stress Management
Evidence-based techniques teach clients to identify stress triggers and implement effective coping mechanisms. The program combines cognitive restructuring with relaxation training. Personalized plans help maintain emotional balance in daily life.
Grief Counseling
Specialized guidance through the grieving process following personal or relational losses. Sessions help clients process emotions and develop adaptive coping strategies. The service supports healing from both recent and unresolved grief experiences.
People
Sharon Tobler
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Tobler holds a doctorate from the University of Maryland and is licensed in four states. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she specializes in eclectic therapy approaches and has authored two self-help books on relationship dynamics.
Questions
How does family of origin history affect romantic relationships?
Family of origin patterns often replicate in partnerships, influencing dynamics either positively or negatively through learned behaviors and unresolved wounds.
Can relationships survive after infidelity?
Trust restoration requires transparency from the betrayer and forgiveness from the betrayed, with professional counseling significantly improving success rates.
What distinguishes dependency from healthy interdependency?
Interdependency maintains mutual respect and independence, while dependency creates unhealthy power imbalances and emotional reliance.
How important is communication in relationships?
Effective communication through active listening, clear expression, and fair negotiation forms the foundation of healthy, lasting partnerships.
What are common relationship deal-breakers?
Warning signs include lack of family integration, unequal effort, diminished self-esteem, and persistent future uncertainty.
