Darlene Meza, MA, AMFT, APCC
Santa Barbara, CA
Online only
About me
Compassionate, queer-affirming therapist providing a safe and inclusive space for individuals and couples to navigate anxiety, depression, identity, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish and use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs, helping them build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
License
License(s)
Board certification
Education
National University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$95 - $125Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- LGBTQIA+
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Yoga Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Wicca / Paganism
Images and videos
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media