Horizon offers a free 30-minute consultation call with John Souchak, a licensed marriage and family therapist. On the call, you will share your background, challenges and the outcome you'd like to achieve. John will determine which of our programs best addresses your problems and prescribe your best course of treatment.

Therapy sessions are 50 minutes. Therapy session will be conducted online via video call or in person at our Santa Barbara or Montecito office. Individual sessions will be attended by yourself and your therapist.

Couples therapy sessions are also 50 minutes and will be attended by you and your partner.

Yes. We are committed to maintaining strict confidentiality in all our sessions to create a safe space for you to share and explore your challenges.

Our individual therapy sessions are designed primarily for men and men with children who are struggling with life transitions, divorce, relationship challenges, or seeking to find joy and balance in their lives. Our couples therapy sessions benefit both men and their partner.

Each session is 50 minutes. Each session is tailored to the individual's needs and goals to address specific issues and foster personal growth.

Absolutely! We offer both online and in-person sessions to accommodate your schedule and comfort level.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by life challenges or past trauma, therapy may be beneficial. Coaching is ideal if you're looking for guidance on achieving specific goals or improving personal effectiveness.

You can book a session here on our website or by calling our office. We’ll assess your needs and pair you with the right session and therapist to begin your journey.

I offer in-person services in Santa Barbara and Montecito. I also offer online therapy to anyone with access to an internet connection.

The hourly fee is $250 for individuals and $325 for couples. Fees will be adjusted for shorter or longer sessions, if needed.

I do not bill insurance directly, so I’m considered “out of network.” There are many reasons for my status as an out-of-network provider, including a commitment to your privacy, freedom from having to declare a diagnosis, and the ability to design effective treatment plans without limitations. I provide what’s called a “Superbill” upon request for submitting an out-of-network reimbursement claim to your insurance company. Reimbursement varies across insurance plans, so you should call to confirm.

Payments are made via credit or debit card through Simple Practice, the online client management system for which you’ll register during intake. This payment method is secure and HIPAA-compliant. Individual payments are automatically debited within 24 hours after a given session.

Please provide at least 24 hours notice for cancellation or rescheduling of your appointment. This allows me to offer the canceled time slot to another client. Cancellations that are made within 24 hours are charged 50% of the full fee. Appointments that are missed are charged the full fee.

Sessions last 50 minutes, although at times we may need a few minutes to wrap up if we are in the middle of a process.

I will sometimes take notes in a session if it’s clinically useful (sometimes, I will even draw you a diagram or picture to illustrate some points), but generally, my note-taking is after the session so I can focus on you.