Alessandra Snavely

Alessandra Snavely

LMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist · 11 years in practice

Santa Barbara, California · Telehealth

My style: warm, collaborative, flexible

“EMDR therapy for teens and adults ready to feel more grounded, trust themselves, and move forward.”

You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted from always pushing through. Maybe your mind rarely slows down, you question yourself when something goes wrong, or feel guilty setting boundaries and making room for your own needs.

Fees
$185 per session55-minute individual sessions $185
Availability
Accepting new clientsConfirmed November 13, 2026
Session format
Telehealth
Languages
English
Experience
11 years in practice
Licensed in
California
Insurance and payment
Self-Pay / Out of NetworkAetnaOut of Pocket

About Alessandra

You may feel anxious, overwhelmed, or exhausted from always pushing through. Maybe your mind rarely slows down, you question yourself when something goes wrong, or feel guilty setting boundaries and making room for your own needs.

I help teens and adults with anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, relationship patterns, and the impact of chronic illness or pain. I also offer FND-informed psychotherapy for adults diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. Together, we can understand what keeps you stuck, process experiences that affect you, and develop healthier ways of responding to yourself, relationships, and difficult situations.

My approach

My approach is warm, collaborative, and flexible. I primarily use EMDR to help clients work through experiences that continue to affect how they feel about themselves, relate to others, or respond to situations today. You usually do not have to share every detail of what happened, and we will move at a pace that feels manageable.

About me

I’m Alessandra, an LMFT and EMDRIA Certified Therapist™ with 11 years of experience. I value hearing people’s stories and understanding what has shaped them. I bring warmth, curiosity, flexibility, and humor to therapy, creating a space where you can be honest without needing to have everything figured out.

Ready to talk to Alessandra? Message Alessandra or call (805) 448-0171.

Meet Alessandra

Specialties

AnxietyTrauma and PTSDSelf EsteemDepressionRelationship IssuesChronic PainChronic Illness

Types of therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)EMDRPerson-CenteredMindfulness-Based (MBCT)Trauma FocusedEclectic

Who Alessandra works with

Ages
Teens (14-19), Adults
Communities
LGBTQ+, Single Parents
Languages
English

Education and training

Attended Antioch University Santa Barbara, M.A. Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2016

Attended University of California Santa Barbara, B.A. Psychology, Graduated 2012

Certifications

Certificate from EMDRIA, 2026 - EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Functional Neurological Disorder Society, 2026 - Functional Neurological Disorder: Psychological Treatment 101 Training

Alessandra Snavely is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Barbara, California. Specializes in anxiety, trauma and ptsd, self esteem and depression. Telehealth · $185 per session. License verified with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences on October 2, 2026. Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on November 13, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What does Alessandra specialize in?

Alessandra Snavely specializes in anxiety, trauma and ptsd, self esteem and depression.

Is Alessandra licensed?

Yes. Alessandra Snavely holds an active Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist license in California, verified with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences on October 2, 2026, and their identity was matched to the federal NPI Registry on November 13, 2026.

Does Alessandra offer telehealth or in-person sessions?

Alessandra Snavely offers telehealth.

Does Alessandra take insurance?

Alessandra Snavely accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network, Aetna and Out of Pocket. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Does Alessandra take Aetna?

Alessandra Snavely lists Aetna among the insurance and payment options accepted. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.

Is Alessandra accepting new clients?

Alessandra Snavely said on November 13, 2026: yes, accepting new clients. Free consultation, Free 15-minute consultation.

How much does a session with Alessandra cost?

Sessions with Alessandra Snavely are $185 per session.

Where is Alessandra located?

Alessandra Snavely is based in Santa Barbara, California, and also offers telehealth.

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