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Announcements

  • Class Cancellations: “All classes canceled on [date] due to [reason].”
  • Schedule Changes: “Art workshop moved to [new date/time].”
  • Holiday Closures: “The program will be closed on [date] in observance of [holiday].

Program Overview

  • Mission Statement: Provide supportive, compassionate, and confidential counseling services for victims of intimate partner violence.
  • Who We Serve: Adults seeking individual counseling, healing workshops, and community-based support.
  • Click here to see class scheduled now!(for last minute changes)
  • Holiday Closures: “The program will be closed on [date] in observance of [holiday].”

Description: One-on-one sessions with licensed therapists specializing in trauma, domestic violence, and recovery.

Topics Covered:

  • Emotional healing
  • Rebuilding self-esteem
  • Safety planning
  • Trauma processing
  • Coping strategies
Domestic Violence Education Groups

Learn about various Intimate Partner Violence topics in a small group setting (via Zoom)!

Classes are FREE!

The groups run for 6 weeks, and you can attend any or all of the classes – Our 2025 dates are set!
An administrative fee is only applied when you request a letter of completion.

    • $100 for group classes when a letter of completion is requested.
    • $130 for one-on-one classes when a letter of completion is requested.
    • $0 for the classes without a letter of completion.

Payment Options

  • Details for Paid Services: Note: Classes and workshops are free to attend. Payment is only required for official documentation.
  • Select $100 Fee if you need a letter of completion after your group classes.
  • Select $130 Fee if you would like the one-on-one class AND a letter of completion.
  • Fees include cost of makeups for missed classes.
Grupos educativos sobre violencia doméstica

Aprenda sobre varios temas de violencia de pareja en un grupo pequeño (a través de Zoom)!

Las clases son GRATIS!

Los grupos duran 6 semanas y puedes asistir a cualquiera o a todas las clases. Nuestras fechas para 2025 están fijadas!

Solo se aplica una tarifa administrativa cuando se solicita una carta de finalización.

  • $100 para clases grupales cuando se solicita una carta de finalización.
  • $130 para clases individuales cuando se solicita una carta de finalización.
  • $0 para las clases sin carta de finalización.
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Description: Guided workshops integrating art as a tool for healing and self-expression.

Available Workshops:

  • Healing Through Painting
  • Expressive Journaling
  • Mandala Creation for Stress Relief
  • Group Collage Project: Rebuilding Together

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Carolina Najera-Magana

Clinical Director

Yvette Arias

Lead Clinician

Miriam Ceballos

Clinician

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  • Virtual session options for individual counseling.

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Carolina Najera-Magana

Clinical Director

Carolina Najera-Magana is the Clinical Director for Domestic Violence Solutions for Santa Barbara County.

Carolina Najera-Magana has worked for DVS for over 8 years over the last 14 years. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from UCSB and her M.S. in Psychology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. She has worked with Domestic Violence victims since 2004 when she began with DVS as a trainee. She was hired on as an intern and became licensed in 2011. During her career, she has worked with victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, persistent and severe mentally ill clients, dual-diagnosis clients, and sexually offending teens. She is dedicated to her work with domestic violence victims. Schedule Updates

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