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Why Would You Call A Therapist?

July 13, 2019anxiety, depression, emotional pain, empowerment, happiness, santa barbara counseling, santa barbara therapists, well-being
Why Would You Call A Therapist?

As a therapist, I see clearly the value of therapy, but I realize not everyone does. It’s important to know that therapy isn’t only for those with serious mental illnesses. It has so much value for anyone who isn’t happy, doesn’t have inner peace, or is unsure how to create a better tomorrow.  Therapy can … Read More

Another Devastating Tragedy for the Santa Barbara Area!

January 12, 2018anxiety, emotional pain, fears, grief, santa barbara
Another Devastating Tragedy for the Santa Barbara Area!

My last post was about the terrible fires we were having in our area. As the holidays rolled around, we thought that we were past the worst of it. And then came the predictions of a bad rainstorm, and the serious worry about mudslides in the burned areas. We again had mandatory and voluntary evacuations … Read More

An Unforgettable Holiday Season!

December 21, 2017anxiety, emotional pain, fears, holidays, resiliency, santa barbara
An Unforgettable Holiday Season!

For any of you who live anywhere near Santa Barbara, you know that this has not been a typical holiday season.  Early in December, what has become known as the Thomas Fire began.  It started quite a distance from here, but quickly spread.  In a matter of days, people from Santa Paula, to Ojai, to … Read More

Too Many Hearts Are Breaking Again!

October 2, 2017emotional pain, grief, mental illness, sorrow, violence
Too Many Hearts Are Breaking Again!

I don’t understand what makes a human being want to create unspeakable violence towards others!  Last night in Las Vegas, hundreds of people innocently went out to enjoy a country music festival.  Nearby, in a hotel room on the 32nd floor, a man with an arsenal of weapons, began shooting toward the crowd, through a … Read More

Emotional Protection Can Be Too Pervasive

June 14, 2017anxiety, emotional pain, empowerment, fears, resiliency
Emotional Protection Can Be Too Pervasive

“When we protect ourselves so we won’t feel pain, that protection becomes like armor, like armor that imprisons the softness of the heart.”  ~ Pema Chodron Please think carefully about this quote.  It’s so important!  Our defenses, up to a certain point, can help to protect us from harm.  There comes a time, though, that … Read More

A Sense of Shame vs. Feeling Guilty

March 30, 2017depression, emotional pain, forgiveness, self-image, self-talk
A Sense of Shame vs. Feeling Guilty

As a Santa Barbara Therapist, I’ve talked with many unhappy clients about feelings of guilt and shame.  Both are very heavy burdens to carry.  They limit our ability to create the lives that we crave. Guilt is a sense that we’ve done something specific that’s wrong.  This can be easier to heal than shame.  When … Read More

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Linda Menesez, MSW, LCSW

Linda Menesez, MSW, LCSW has been a psychotherapist since 1996. Her deep empathy for what her clients are going through comes from personal experience. One of her joys is helping people find their way to a healthier, happier life, where they break through their limitations and see their uniqueness and potential.

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