Emily Eccles(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. Emily Eccles is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Santa Barbara, California (CA#PSY33571), offering both in-person and remote therapy for adults. She specializes in treating anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, and life transitions. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their sense of purpose and values.

Dr. Eccles takes a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed approach to care. Her work is grounded in evidence-based therapies, particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). She supports clients in developing emotional resilience, building self-compassion, and shifting their relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. Clients often report a growing ability to face painful emotions with more openness and kindness, rather than avoidance or self-criticism.

In sessions, Dr. Eccles guides clients in identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing new, values-based actions. Therapy is active and experiential—clients might engage in mindfulness practices, guided visualizations, or behavioral strategies tailored to their goals. She emphasizes practical tools clients can carry into their daily lives to support meaningful change, from setting healthy boundaries to fostering more authentic relationships.

With training in a range of evidence-based modalities and experience working with trauma across diverse populations, Dr. Eccles brings both clinical expertise and an ongoing commitment to learning. She creates a grounded, supportive environment where clients can explore challenges at their own pace, without pressure or judgment.

Dr. Eccles is currently accepting new clients and offers a free 15-minute consultation to determine whether her approach is a good fit. She sees clients in her Santa Barbara office and via secure video sessions for those residing in California.