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  • Psychology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 44 years of experience
  • Bruce A. Howard, Ph.D. - Santa Barbara Office 21 E Canon Perdido St Ste 211B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • (805) 561-0876

Brief Intro

For over 40 years I have been a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Santa Monica and have recently relocated to Santa Barbara. My practice focuses on the following problems and areas for growth: Depression, mood instability, and mood swings Anxiety, panic attacks, worry, and obsessional thinking Trauma and Loss Compulsive sexual behavior Problems with anger Over-sensitivity and emotional reactivity Building self-confidence and self-esteem Increasing assertiveness and relating more effectively with others Creating and sustaining intimate relationships Couples therapy Call today for a free consultation.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Ucla Medical Center

MEDICAL SCHOOL

California School of Professional Psychology - San Diego - 1981

Location & Hours

  • Bruce A. Howard, Ph.D. - Santa Barbara Office
  • 21 E Canon Perdido St Ste 211B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Mon:11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Tue:11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Wed:11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Thu:11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Fri:Closed
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Psychology

Conditions Addressed

  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Adult & Childhood Trauma
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Anger
  • Cyclothymic Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dysthymia
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Isolation
  • Low Energy Symptom
  • Male Sexual Dysfunction
  • Men's Issues
  • Men's Mental Health
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Swings
  • Mood Disorders related to gender dysphoria
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Psychogenic
  • PTSD
  • Relationship challenges
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress Management
  • Trauma
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Procedures Performed

  • Anxiety Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Depression Management
  • EMDR/Trauma Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Marriage Counseling
  • OCD Treatment
  • Pre-Marital Therapy
  • Psych Visits
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Psychiatric Therapeutic Procedures
  • Psychological counseling
  • Psychosocial Therapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • PTSD Treatment
  • Same Sex Couple Treatments
  • Self Esteem
  • Short-term counseling
  • Stress Management
  • Stress Reduction
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Therapy Services
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