About Santa Barbara Counseling & Wellness
SB Family Counseling & Wellness, PC provides comprehensive psychotherapy services with varied modalities. We focus on providing a trauma-informed approach to adolescents, young adults, adults, couples and families.
Jill Frandsen, LMFT
Jill’s clinical passion lies in her ability to continue to learn and grow as a psychotherapist and bring cutting edge clinical interventions and coping skills to the individuals and families that she works with. The mental health field has been scientifically expanding in an exciting way with such concepts as Daniel Siegel: Window of Tolerance & Mindfulness; Stephen Porges: Polyvagal Theory; Bessel Van der Kolk: Trauma informed interventions for the whole body; Richard Schwartz: Internal Family Systems and Donna Eden and David Feinstein: Energy Psychology. It is empowering as a clinician to be able to bring the most effective interventions, psychoeducation in a safe nurturing way. It makes being a psychotherapist enjoyable and creative.
Jill A. Frandsen has a BA in Sociology with an emphasis on Social Psychology and a minor in Global Peace and Security from University of California at Santa Barbara. She holds a MA in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. Jill completed her graduate internships at Goleta Elementary Branden School under Dr. Jay Fortman; CALM (Child Abuse Listening & Mediation) under Elizabeth Rumeldt, LCSW; Pacific Pride Foundation under Bren Fraser, LMFT; Community Solutions, Inc under Jose Rojo, LMFT. Her career includes Clinical Therapist at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Program Director at CADA’s Daniel Bryant Youth & Family Treatment Center, Private Practice at Jill Frandsen, LMFT; Group therapist at Casa Serena, Therapist at LifeStance Health, Clinical Director at Good Heart Recovery. Jill is a Clinical Supervisor and the CEO of SB Family Counseling & Wellness, PC.
Crystal Germanetti, AMFT
Hi, I’m Crystal! I am a registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Santa Barbara, California. I’ve grown up on the Central Coast of California and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Applied Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Santa Barbara. Some of my hobbies include drawing, painting, dancing, and spending time in nature (especially at the beach).
We all find ourselves on a difficult path at some point, but that path doesn’t have to be walked alone. I believe feelings of dissatisfaction, confusion, anger, sadness, worry, etc. stem from deeper layers of pain and suffering. When we peel back and examine these layers, gather a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us, nurture self-compassion, & integrate practical coping skills that's when the real magic happens and we start to shine our brightest. I am here to work with you as a collaborative partner on your healing journey.
I work from a supportive, transpersonal lens to help you nurture and foster a more loving relationship with yourself which also radiates out to others. I focus on providing a person-centered, somatic-based approach to individuals and couples who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction recovery, codependency, spirituality, and more.
I strive to create a non-judgmental, caring, and co-regulated space to help you feel safe to explore how you show up for yourself and in relation to others. Identifying a need for help and reaching out can be scary and overwhelming. Congratulations on moving towards wellness! Reach out for a free consultation to see if we would be a good fit.
I am clinically supervised by Jill Frandsen, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #91194.
Joe Gonzalez, LMFT
I work with people ages 13 to 85. Some of the issues I specialize in are adjustment issues, self-esteem, social pressure, issues you may be dealing with, expected and unexpected. Life can be challenging and difficult and I am here to help you work through those challenges you are facing in your life. You may be dealing with depression or work-related issues. I strive to make this a safe environment where you are comfortable with sharing what is really going on.
- Bilingual
- Social pressure
- Self esteem
- Adjustment Issues
- Depression
- Anxiety
Rebecca Ponzio, APCC
I grew up in Ojai Valley, Southern California, where I was raised within a diverse family dynamic encompassing biological, step, and adopted siblings. Growing up, I witnessed firsthand the profound toll that mental health challenges, entanglement with the criminal justice system, and recovery can affect individuals and their loved ones. Currently, as a devoted single mother to two young sons, one of whom has special needs and requires special academic attention through an Individualized Education Program (IEP), my paramount aim is to embody resilience as a role model.
These deeply personal experiences ignited a desire within me to effect positive change, prompting my educational journey in criminal justice and clinical mental health counseling. My mission is to serve as a catalyst for transformation and support for individuals coping with similar difficulties. Drawing from my own journey navigating challenges with a special needs child, I aspire to extend empathy and guidance to others traversing similar paths.
In my professional capacity, I have had the privilege of closely engaging with diverse populations, including incarcerated individuals, individuals in treatment facilities and halfway houses, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness. I remain steadfast in my commitment to facilitating their reintegration into society, leveraging my multifaceted background in criminal justice and mental health counseling to empower individuals to surmount adversity and forge fulfilling lives.
Beyond my professional pursuits, I enjoy cooking, value moments spent with friends and family, and prioritizing my physical and mental well-being by going to the gym and being outside. During my downtime, I enjoy reading psychological thrillers, self-help literature, and listening to comedy and podcasts.