Shanda Barnett

Shanda Barnett, LMFT, RPT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist with extensive experience in mental health services. Currently serving as a Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist at Spring Health and as a Psychotherapist in Private Practice at Grow Therapy since January 2023, Shanda previously held roles such as Juvenile Justice Mental Health Services Team Supervisor for the County of Santa Barbara and Private Practice Owner from 2017 to 2020. Shanda's therapeutic expertise includes play therapy, EMDR, and trauma-focused methods, specifically working with children, teens, and families. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and a Play Therapy Certification from UC San Diego Extended Studies. Shanda has contributed to various organizations, providing mental health assessments and services, crisis intervention, and case management while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.