Santa Barbara Psychologist
Psychotherapy, Counseling, Buddhist Psychology
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Dr. Jan Rudestam, Ph.D.

115 West Arrellaga Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

Contact at: [email protected]
(805) 698-8816




Psychotherapy Practice

I was a licensed clinical psychologist for over 35 years, helping adults and couples manage psychological difficulties, life transitions and stress-related problems. My focus was to help clients develop a more compassionate relationship with their feelings of self-judgment, shame, depression and anxiety. For couples, I focused on helping them developing greater patience, empathy and compassion for their partners.

As I matured as a psychotherapist, I began to integrate the wisdom of Buddhist psychology and meditation into my work. Now, Buddhist practice has become my guiding theory, beginning with the observation that pain and suffering are a part of life. None of us is immune.

Buddhist Psychology teaches us to find happiness by cultivating good relationships, developing self-awareness and self-knowledge, and practicing mindfulness in everyday life.

My greatest wish is to help you befriend your own experience -- your feelings, physical sensations, thoughts and fantasies -- fully in the moment, so that you can forgive and befriend yourself.


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Meditation Coaching and Consultation

After 30 years of meditation practice, I am ready to offer assistance to those who feel stuck in their meditation practice. There are always plateaus when we are practicing a new skill. Sometimes the plateaus are boring; sometimes they are painful. With encouragement and direction, we can remain steadfast in our meditation practice as these obstacles begin to fade.

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