Dahkotahv Beckham is an openly transgender therapist who understands the challenges clients face in finding a trustworthy individual to confide in. They believe that wanting to be loved and accepted is a fundamental human need rather than a sign of weakness. Dahkotahv's approach centers on creating goals and building a relationship where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, feelings, wants, and needs. With a warm, relaxed, and conversational style, they utilize playfulness, imagery, art, metaphors, curiosity, creativity, self-compassion, and humor when appropriate to facilitate the therapeutic journey. Dahkotahv is dedicated to supporting individuals from the gender-diverse, LGBTQIA2S+, and sex-positive communities. Specializing in areas such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and working with teens, young adults, and families—including those in foster care—Dahkotahv brings valuable experience to their practice, having worked with clients facing severe mental health challenges and homelessness crises.

Whitney Bruice, MA, is a compassionate and skilled therapist dedicated to providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for adults seeking personal growth and healing. With a focus on increasing awareness and developing effective coping strategies, Whitney facilitates positive change and fosters more meaningful relationships among her clients. She employs a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexuality, and substance use. Whitney is particularly passionate about working with those looking to enhance their athletic performance. She often incorporates mindfulness practices and principles from Positive Psychology into her sessions, exploring themes of transition, independence, connection, self-esteem, and mood management. With extensive experience as a Behavioral Health Therapist at UCSB since 2006, she has effectively supported a diverse population, helping clients align their values with lifestyle choices for overall well-being. Whitney is eager to collaborate with individuals on their personal goals, guiding them towards a fulfilling and balanced life.

Marsha Marcoe is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over thirty years of experience specializing in Anxiety Disorder and relationship issues. She offers a clinically proven 15-week individualized program that incorporates specific tools to help clients gain self-control over stress and anxiety. Known for her expertise in EMDR therapy treatment, Marsha provides assistance to individuals struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, and feelings of being out of control. Marsha is an affiliate of the Midwest Center for Stress and Anxiety Inc., which has developed a reliable method for regaining self-control and self-confidence by managing symptoms associated with anxiety. With Marsha’s guidance, clients can take significant steps towards living the abundant life they desire and deserve.

Marilyn Owen, LMFT, is dedicated to guiding her clients—those who often give too much and struggle to connect with their own needs and desires—through their journeys of healing. Her clients frequently experience feelings of depression and anxiety, along with chronic pain. Many are highly sensitive individuals with a flair for creativity, whether through literary, artistic, or philosophical pursuits. They come to Marilyn seeking resolution from inner conflicts and relationship challenges that stem from early attachment wounds or traumatic experiences. Recognizing the necessity to engage in inner work, her clients aim to cultivate the outer lives they desire, continuing to expand and connect with their inherent wisdom long after therapy has concluded. <br /> <br /> Marilyn’s therapeutic approach seamlessly weaves psychology with spirituality, the arts, and humanities. Holding advanced training in Jungian and Depth Psychology, particularly the methodologies of Marion Woodman, alongside somatic techniques such as Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and EMDR, her practice embodies a holistic understanding of healing. For Marilyn, achieving wholeness transcends mere behavioral changes; it encapsulates the entirety of the person. <br /> <br /> Having navigated her own experiences with parenting, divorce, grief, and chronic pain, as well as moments of love and joy, Marilyn is also a creative writer, performer, and spiritual seeker. Her diverse experiences inspire her continuous exploration of the human condition. Embracing the incredible tapestry of life, she eagerly anticipates learning from her clients about their unique experiences—their joys and challenges alike.

Derrick Selb is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist with a wealth of experience in the mental health field since 2003. He has a profound ability to assist individuals, couples, families, and children in overcoming life’s obstacles and achieving personal growth. His work spans a diverse clientele, including lawyers, CEOs, abused children, students, and even individuals in challenging circumstances. Derrick specializes in addressing a wide range of issues such as thinking disorders, life transitions, spirituality, and coping skills, as well as anger management and anxiety, creating tailored therapeutic experiences for each client. With his eclectic, attachment-based, humanistic, and cognitive-behavioral approaches, Derrick empowers his clients to craft their desired realities. He believes that by understanding and reframing one’s past, making conscious choices, and fostering a healthy relationship with the future, everyone can lead a purposeful and fulfilling life.