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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
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Challis Popkey

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
30 West Mission Street, #4, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 590-7164
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You can't change what happened, but you can choose what happens next. Maybe you've behaved in ways you aren't proud of. These behaviors (substance use, anxiety, depression, social isolation) are ways you learned to protect yourself from pain. This is normal, and it’s okay. These unhelpful coping skills aren't protecting you anymore, they seem to be making your problems grow. You want to change your behavior to match your values, what's important to you. You want to live a life worth celebrating. I'm here to support you in moving from thinking to action.
We will work together from a trauma-informed perspective to reduce shame around your unhelpful behaviors. Your defense mechanisms may have protected you, but you're ready to break free. I provide the support and guidance you need to explore a new way of life. I encourage daily connection with nature, offer outdoor movement therapy sessions and a therapy dog.
You're in the driver's seat, I'll be your headlights. My goal is to guide you on your journey, lighting the road towards a life worth celebrating. Please email me or reach out for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit.
Call or Challis Popkey now for a free 15 minute consultation - (805) 590-7164

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

30 West Mission Street

#4

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 590-7164
I am accepting new clients in person.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
I see you, I support you, you've got this.
Challis Popkey
Let's Connect (805) 590-7164
Photo of Challis Popkey, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

30 West Mission Street

#4

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 590-7164
I am accepting new clients in person.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
I see you, I support you, you've got this.
Challis Popkey

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
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I offer a sliding scale for clients on a case-to-case basis and am not currently accepting insurance. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable, please reach out with any questions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
"
I offer a sliding scale for clients on a case-to-case basis and am not currently accepting insurance. I am happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable, please reach out with any questions.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 129475 Challis Popkey
  • In Practice for 6 Years
  • Membership with CAMFT 58951621 / 2024
  • Certificate from Internal Family Systems Institute Level 1 Trained / 2024
  • Attended Antioch University Santa Barbara, Masters in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2019
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I am trained in Internal Family Systems (Level 1). IFS believes we all contain many parts, each with an important role in protecting us. I will guide you in building a relationship with all of your parts, both helpful and damaging, by cultivating your connection to your wiser, higher Self.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
"
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (Level 1). IFS believes we all contain many parts, each with an important role in protecting us. I will guide you in building a relationship with all of your parts, both helpful and damaging, by cultivating your connection to your wiser, higher Self.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Substance Use
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When you come to me for trauma work, I can help you understand your symptoms in a different, compassionate way. A typical treatment plan for trauma will involve getting to know the parts of you that work hard to protect you from getting hurt again (flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, social isolation, substance use, etc.) and heal from the pain you experienced.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
"
When you come to me for trauma work, I can help you understand your symptoms in a different, compassionate way. A typical treatment plan for trauma will involve getting to know the parts of you that work hard to protect you from getting hurt again (flashbacks, nightmares, dissociation, social isolation, substance use, etc.) and heal from the pain you experienced.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
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Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

2 Endorsements

Shennie Smith
Shennie Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Challis is highly skilled and has a comforting presence that creates a safe space for anyone to feel supported and seen. She has demonstrated excellent clinical skills and approach with clients of all walks of life.
Mai Timberlake
Mai Timberlake
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, APCC
Challis is a safe, trustworthy person and a very skilled psychotherapist. She helps clients to combat feelings of shame around past experiences and current unhelpful behaviors. She is adept at cultivating a safe space for clients to reach their goals.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Deaf Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Italian

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Communities

Deaf Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Italian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Ecotherapy
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Gestalt
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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I use the Internal Family Systems model to reduce shame, blame and anger towards your unhelpful coping mechanisms, or "parts," We will cultivate relationships with your parts and fortify secure, loving attachments with them. You will begin to relate to yourself and others with more understanding, choice, and sense of inner trust and safety.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
Photo of Challis Popkey, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
"
I use the Internal Family Systems model to reduce shame, blame and anger towards your unhelpful coping mechanisms, or "parts," We will cultivate relationships with your parts and fortify secure, loving attachments with them. You will begin to relate to yourself and others with more understanding, choice, and sense of inner trust and safety.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (805) 590-7164
Photo of Challis Popkey, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Location

Primary Location

30 West Mission Street

#4

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(805) 590-7164

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I am accepting new clients in person.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 590-7164
Photo of Challis Popkey, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
"
I am accepting new clients in person.
Call for a free consultation now - (805) 590-7164
Photo of Challis Popkey, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Challis Popkey
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT