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Dr. Bruce Howard, PHD

Dr. Bruce Howard, PHD

Clinical Psychology

Dr. Bruce Howard, PHD is a clinical psychologist in Santa Barbara, CA. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Dr. Bruce Howard

21 E Canon Perdido St Ste 211B Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Biography

"For over 40 years I have been a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Santa Monica and have recently relocated to Santa Barbara. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Sa..."

- Dr. Bruce Howard, PHD

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Dr. Howard's Reviews

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Dr. Howard has been a godsend!
Dr. Howard has been an absolute expert at not only finding the source of my unhealthy emotional behavior patterns but how to deal with those patterns in a concise, well thought out way that is not only brilliant but easily understandable. Most of all, he really cares. He's made such a positive difference in my life in a relatively short amount of time and has totally saved my marriage.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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George Clint – Mar 15, 2025
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Thorough Analysis & the Tools to Move Forward
I have been a patient of Dr Howard for the last year. Throughout my experience of a challenging past relationship and subsequent breakup, he enlightened me to elements of a relationship dynamic that I previously could not see. The sense of awareness that he opened up to me was built through creating an understanding of the full context that contributed to my situation. Moreover, he equipped me with the tools to see, understand and process my experience. His analytical approach is holistic and he re-presents his understanding of your situation back to you in a way that is digestible. I leave my sessions with Dr Howard enlighted and with a new found confidence to process my experience and to subsequently prepare me for future positive experiences (and relationships). Dr Howard is kind, humorous, considerate and supremely professional. I look forward to our sessions and to continue to leverage my experince with Dr Howard toward positive outcomes moving forward.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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Essential to my current happiness.
I worked with Bruce for several years and can track so much of my success to the work we did in his office.Bruce is accessible, he is empathic and he is fun. While we certainly dug deep in our sessions, they were permeated with humor and goodwill that made the process a rewarding pleasure. I went to Bruce after a bad breakup that I simply couldn’t seem to get over. Through gentle and patient care, Bruce allowed me to uncover patterns and feelings that I was completely unaware of and offered practical techniques and tactics for addressing and changing them. I could never be in the happy relationship I ended up in without the work that Bruce and I did together. Through it, I began to like myself more and recognize the way that shame from my past was limiting my future. I’ll never not be grateful for the contribution Bruce Howard made to my life. He’s a caring person and I feel fortunate to have been his patient.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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G – May 09, 2024
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I have been a patient of Dr Howard for a few years now. I am a tough nut to crack. He has been effective with me because he combines a wealth of knowledge and experience with a deft level of gentle humor, wise insight and challenging observations. He is like velvet thunder. Just the other day I had the realization that I’m not in Kansas anymore (so to speak). Thank you Dr. Howard!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 06, 2021
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About Me

biography

For over 40 years I have been a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Santa Monica and have recently relocated to Santa Barbara. I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1976. In 1979...read more
  • Clinical Psychology

  • Psychology

  • Men's Health Psychology

  • Psychotherapy

  • Psychological Trauma

  • Couples Counseling

  • University Of California Santa Cruz

    Undergraduate School
  • California School Of Professional Psychology

Locations

Dr. Bruce Howard

Santa Barbara Office21 E Canon Perdido St Ste 211B Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 11:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 11:00am - 8:30pm
    • Wed: 11:00am - 8:30pm
    • Thu: 11:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Santa Monica Office1460 7th St Ste 300 Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 11:00am - 7:00pm
    • Tue: 11:00am - 8:30pm
    • Wed: 11:00am - 8:30pm
    • Thu: 11:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: closed
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions