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Dr. Dean Given, PhD

Dr. Dean Given, PhD

Psychologist
CA
*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance requires a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Dean Given treats patients starting at 18 years old. Dr. Dean Given works with individuals, couples, families, employers, and the court. He provides brief, goal-directed, and solution-focused treatment. While addressing a wide variety of problems, he has sub-specialized in treating anxiety disorders. He has given many presentations on 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 practicing psychology in Santa Barbara since 1984, offering psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation services. Dr. Given earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary after completing his bachelor's degree at California State University, Los Angeles.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Dean Given

Focus areas

Anxiety

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Dean Given

*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance requires a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. When booking your appointment, please use the full name as written on your insurance card. Dean Given treats patients starting at 18 years old. Dr. Dean Given works with individuals, couples, families, employers, and the court. He provides brief, goal-directed, and solution-focused treatment. While addressing a wide variety of problems, he has sub-specialized in treating anxiety disorders. He has given many presentations on 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 practicing psychology in Santa Barbara since 1984, offering psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and consultation services. Dr. Given earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Master's in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary after completing his bachelor's degree at California State University, Los Angeles.

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During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Irrational Fears / Phobias
New Patient Visit
Panic Attack
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Irrational Fears / Phobias
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Fuller Theological Seminary, PhD in Clinical Psychology
  • Fuller Theological Seminary, Master's in Theology
  • California State University, Los Angeles (Bachelor's)

Professional memberships

  • National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology
  • Santa Barbara County Psychological Association
  • California Psychological Association
  • American Psychological Association

NPI number

1952412355

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dean Given?

Dr. Dean Given frequently sees patients for Anxiety, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Dean Given on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Dean Given speak?

Dr. Dean Given speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Dean Given in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Dean Given. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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