About Us
Belief Focused EMDR and MI consulting, training and technical assistance to individuals and organizations to improve their quality of care and services.
Larisa Traga
Larisa Traga is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), master addiction counselor (MAC), with a Co-occurring disorders specialization (CCDS), providing training, supervision, consultation and therapy to the Santa Barbara county community and beyond. Larisa has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY, Binghamton and a Master's in Social Work from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
She is an EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) approved EMDR Certified therapist, Consultant and Approved Trainer. Larisa is a Certified Trainer of MI and a Member of International Network of Trainers for Motivational Interviewing (MINT). Larisa has been an adjunct psychology and human services instructor at Allan Hancock College since 2015, teaching courses such as Psychology, Basic Counseling Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Meditation/Mindfulness, tCrisis Intervention and Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction.
In her private practice Larisa specializes in culturally sensitive individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults using an eclectic approach, including EMDR, CBT, MI (Motivational Interviewing), TRM and mindfulness techniques. Larisa treats a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, physical/sexual abuse, PTSD, self-esteem issues, workplace harassment, and more. Larisa also offers Intensive EMDR treatment for those wanting to do deeper work in a shorter period of time than weekly/bi-weekly sessions.
Finally, Larisa is a trainer and conducts public and private training on Evidence Based Practices, such as EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, NIATx process improvement, MATRIX model, and consultations and technical assistance on use of EMDR, and crisis debriefings using A-tip.
Evidence Based Mental health services
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In the form of individual, couples, families, and group counseling and crisis de-escalation services.
A safe, compassionate and confidential atmosphere to discuss personal issues and concerns for anyone who is experiencing psychological and emotional distress.
Meet Our Team
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Tamara J. Chaffin
I am a client focused therapist using an eclectic approach to therapy using the following: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR.
Therapist/EMDR certified
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Yvonne Nelson
Her work has been focused in the treatment of complex trauma in children and adolescents, supporting and enhancing attachment in parent and child relationships, and perinatal mental health.
Coach/Approved EMDR consultant
Chandra Michelle Tracy
Chandra focuses on the modalities of Mindfulness, SomaticPsychology and EMDR, finding that EMDR is the most effective treatment for healing from trauma, and that Somatic psychology and mindfulness help to foster effective growth and lasting change.
Coach/Consultant in Training
Amy Vitacolonna
She has 20+ years of experience in social services, ministry, business, and counseling related fields. Amy has taken extensive training in EMDR therapy and is currently an Approved Consultant through EMDRIA
Coach/Approved EMDR consultant
Leah L. Lopeteguy-Hoffman
Leah specializes in diversity informed individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults using a collaborative and client centered approach including Solution Focused,Cognitive Behavioral and EMDR therapies.
Coach/Approved EMDR consultant
