Community Resources
Doctors, Trans approved.
Transgender children and adults deserve medical providers who are confident of their trans-supportive skill sets. The following providers have been recommended by members of our community.
Support Group for Trans* People and their People
Pediatricians
Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD
Center for Trans Youth Health/Development
5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-5372
Website
Dr. Charish Barry, MD
Petite Pediatrics
510 West Pueblo Street
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 845-1221
Website
Nupur Agrawal, MD, MPH
UCLA Health: Mattel Children's Hospital
(310) 315-8900
Website
Felipe Saavedra Cea, MD
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
(310) 319-4377
Website
UCLA Gender Health Program
(310) 267-4334
Website
Planned Parenthood
Multiple central coast locations are serving trans and gender non-conforming adolescents aged 16+
(888) 898-3806
Website
Primary Care Providers
Dr. Jake Donaldson, MD
Santa Paula West Medical Clinic
254 W Harvard Blvd
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 229-0210
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Dr. Chuck Fenzi
East Side Neighborhood Clinic
915 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
(805) 963-1641
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Ana Sofia DeVaney, PA-C
Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic
970 Embarcadero del Mar
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1511
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Carrie Brothers, PA-C
Jackson Medical Group
220 Pacific Oaks Rd., Goleta
(805) 969-4646
and
5333 Hollister Ave, #110, Goleta
(805) 683-0055
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Dr. Patsy Tsang, MD
Pesetas Multi-Specialty Clinic
215 Pesetas Lane
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7500
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Dr. Lamb
Sansum Clinic
215 Pesetas Ln.
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 563-6110
Dr. Hennig
American Indian Health & Services
4141 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
(805) 681-7144
Hormone Therapy Providers
YOUTH SERVICES
Dr. Johanna Olson-Kennedy, MD
Center for Transyouth Health/Development
5000 Sunset Blvd., 4th floor
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-5372
Website
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Ana Sofia DeVaney, PA-C
Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic
970 Embarcadero del Mar
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1511
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Planned Parenthood
Multiple central coast locations are serving trans and gender non-conforming adolescents aged 16+
(888) 898-3806
Website
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ADULT SERVICES
PRIDE Clinic every Monday Morning
Santa Paula West Medical Clinic
254 W Harvard Blvd
Santa Paula, CA 93060
(805) 229-0210
Dr. Denise Taylor, MD
77 Casa Street Suite 204
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 269-1503
dtaylor@chccc.org
Ana Sofia DeVaney, PA-C
Isla Vista Neighborhood Clinic
970 Embarcadero del Mar
Isla Vista, CA 93117
(805) 968-1511
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Carrie Brothers, PA-C
Jackson Medical Group
220 Pacific Oaks Rd., Goleta
(805) 969-4646
and
5333 Hollister Ave, #110, Goleta
(805) 683-0055
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Planned Parenthood California
Central Coast
518 Garden St
Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
1-888-898-3806
Health.Center@ppcentralcoast.org
Dental Care
Dr. White & Grube, Orthodontist
2950 State St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 962-7441
Website
Dr. Strafford-Jones, Dentist
Dr. Jeffrey Stratford-Jones, D.D.S.
5370 Hollister Ave., Ste. E
Santa Barbara, CA
(805) 967-0344
Website
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Pathway Dental Group
1919 State Street #102
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 600-5664
Website
Optometry
Eye & Vision Care
5300 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93111
(805) 692-6977
Website
Reproductive Endocrinology
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Santa Barbara Fertility Center
536 East Arrellaga, Suite 201
Santa Barbara, Ca 93103
info@santabarbarafertility.com
Office: (805) 965-3400
Fax: (805) 965-1222
Counseling and Therapy
YOUTH SERVICES
Community Counseling and Education Center
(805) 962-3363
Pacific Pride Foundation Counseling Services
(805) 963-3636
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Max Rorty, LCSW
Radical Therapy
(805) 689-6464
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Katrina Johnson, MA, AMFT, APCC
(917) 549-7889
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Bri Velasquez, LCSW
(805) 450-0308
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Woodwyn Koons, Psy.D.
Lifespan Development Center
805-566-0441
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Dahkotahv Beckham, AMFT (He/Him/His)
Soul Centered Growth
805-620-7441
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Jessica M. Bernacki, PhD
Psychology, Clinical Child And Adolescent
310-315-8900
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Sean Baker, LMFT
Bren Fraser, MA, MFT
(805) 965-0448
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Kai Krupa, MA
(805) 500-6928
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Danah Williams, MA, MFT
(805) 804-5608
Website
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Kattie Bachar, AMFT
(805) 620-7547
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Patrick Lyra Lanier, LMFT
(805) 335-1873
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John Barone, AMFT
(424) 272-6058
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​ADULT SERVICES
Katrina Johnson, MA, AMFT, APCC
(917) 549-7889
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Woodwyn Koons, Psy.D.
Lifespan Development Center
805-566-0441
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Bri Velasquez, LCSW
(805) 450-0308
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Bren Fraser, MA, MFT
(805) 965-0448
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Kai Krupa, MA
(805) 500-6928
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Jenn Kennedy, MFT, CSAT
Specialties: Sex, Gender, Addiction
805-699-6834
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Max Rorty, LCSW
Radical Therapy
(805) 689-6464
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Sam Urena, MA, AMFT
(818) 430-7502
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Dahkotahv Beckham, AMFT (He/Him/His)
Soul Centered Growth
805-620-7441
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Jessica Liberman, PsyD
(805) 453-3882
Jill Rubin, LCSW
(805) 623-4177
Pacific Pride Foundation Counseling Services
(805) 963-3636
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Rudi Lion, MA, MFT
(805) 453-4826
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Sean Baker, LMFT
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Kattie Bachar, AMFT
(805) 620-7547
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PatrickLyra Wilder, LMFT
(805) 335-1873
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Rachel Boyer, MA
(213) 400-1335
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John Barone, AMFT
(424) 272-6058
Psychiatric Care
YOUTH SERVICES
Dr. Yvonne Ferguson, MD, MPH
Pediatric/Adolescent Psychiatrist
(805) 967-6967
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Dr. Jill Norman, MD
Psychiatric assessments of children, adolescents, and adults.
(323) 207-6019
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​ADULT SERVICES
Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinics
All clinics offer Behavioral Health Services, including Psychiatric Care.
Suicide Prevention
TRANS LIFELINE
Trans Lifeline is a non-profit dedicated to the well being of transgender people. We run a hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to respond to whatever support needs members of our community might have.
Toll Free Hotline: (800) 565-8860
US: (877) 565-8860
ALLY MOMS
Ally Moms are moms across the US, Canada, and Australia that have transgender childrens of varying ages. Many of you out there do not have the support you so richly deserve. As “Ally Moms”, we have lots of LOVE and understanding to go around. Do you need a friendly ear to just listen? Do you just want to ask a question or say “hello?” It is so important to us that anyone who is transitioning or thinking about coming out has the tools they need.
THE TREVOR PROJECT
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
T: (886) 488-7386
Individuals on the Autism Spectrum
Welcoming Faith Communities
Many transgender people and families have had negative experiences in their faith communities. Santa Barbara has very welcoming spaces, that support out and proud transgender, genderfluid, gender non-binary, and agender members. Contact one of these faith communities today to learn more about these open and affirming spaces.
First Congregational Church of Santa Barbara
2101 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(805) 682-7146 x 12
Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
The Rev. Julia Hamilton
1535 Santa Barbara Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-4583
