Psychologist and Therapist in Santa Barbara, California Dean Given, Psychologist
License: PhD
Provider Gender: Male
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Dean Given, PhD
Dr. Dean Given works with individuals, couples, families, employers and the court. He provides brief treatment that is goal-directed and solution-focused. While treating a wide variety of problems, he has sub-specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He has given many presentations on various topics including stress, anxiety and anger management, shame, parenting, parent/adolescent conflict, marriage enrichment and the integration of faith and psychology.
Dr. Given is a past-president of the California Psychological Association and the Santa Barbara County Psychological Association. He is on Active Staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and is a past chairman of the Department of Adolescent/Child Psychiatry. He has been in practice as a psychologist in Santa Barbara since 1984. He has a diverse psychology practice in which he provides psychotherapy, psychological assessment and consultation services.
Dr. Given earned his PhD and master’s degrees from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology after completing his undergraduate work at California State University, Los Angeles.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
- Santa Barbara Select IPA (SBSIPA)
Interventions
- Christian Counseling
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
- English
Locations
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562-431-8822
805-681-0029
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Dean Given. You can also call 562-431-8822 to have someone assist you.
Dean Given generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 562-431-8822 to find out Dean Given's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Dean Given:
- Aetna
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Elevance Health (Anthem)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (MHN)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Sana Benefits
- Santa Barbara Select IPA (SBSIPA)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 562-431-8822 to see how we can help.
Dean Given is a psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Dean Given works at:
Yes, Dean Given does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Dean Given is currently offering In-office visits.
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