About Us

Located in the heart of Santa Barbara, New Beginnings provides community outreach programs and personal counseling for those who need help and support. We offer services based on the real issues people face everyday.

At New Beginnings Counseling Center our dedicated, experienced interns and outreach staff meet with people on a personal and confidential basis. We work with people of all ages who are going through life’s transitions, relationship struggles and personal challenges. We help them find direction and hope for themselves and their families. Our low cost counseling clinic offers individual, couples, family, and group counseling services. Day and evening appointments are available by calling the Center at (805) 963-7777.

Board of Directors

Mitch Karno, Ph.D., Board President

Fred Morguelan, Ph.D., Vice President

Steve Daniels, Treasurer

Kathryn LePage, M.A., Past President

Judy Caldwell

Jim Denny, Ph.D.

Donna Ibarra

Nancy Lessner, M.A.

Monique Limon, M.A.

Sarah Jane Lind

Bruce McRoy, J.D.

Efrain Martinez, M.A,. Intern Representative

Management Team

Sharleen O'Brien Dolan, Psy.D., Clinical Director

Gary G. Linker, Ph.D., Director of Community Relations and Founder

Jason R. Johnson, Director of Development