Clinical Director
Cheryl Wayman, M.A., MFT
(805) 568-3838, ext. 229

Marriage and Family Therapist
Dana DiSalvo, M.A., MFT
(805) 568-3838, ext. 230

Pastoral Counselor
Rev. Dr. Dennis Wayman, D.Min.
(805) 965-1338, ext. 223

Cliff Drive Christian Counseling Center is committed to the healing of persons and relationships through the ministry of professionally trained therapists and pastors. It is our belief and experience that skilled therapeutic interventions are empowered by God’s healing love to bring about the most effective and long-term transformations in people’s lives. Personal, relational, psychological and spiritual needs are met through prayer, supportive Christian compassion and experienced professional counseling in a safe and confidential environment for individuals, couples and families.

We provide four interacting levels of counseling services to the community:

1. Pastoral Counseling — ordained ministers address faith issues, provide premarital and relationship counseling on a limited basis, and give spiritual guidance and support through life crises and transitions.

2. Professional Counseling — licensed therapists provide individual, couples and family counseling for a variety of personal issues and relational difficulties from a Christian perspective.

3. Life Education Classes — professional therapists and pastors provide educational workshops, parenting classes, couples retreats and pastoral renewals to increase interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities in personal, marital, family and congregational life.

4. Therapy and Support Groups — the counselors lead groups which address a variety of concerns, including parenting skills, codependency and recovery issues.

Fees for Professional Services:

Cliff Drive Christian Counseling Center is a non-profit organization, so professional counseling fees are adjusted to each person’s annual income and range from $50 - $135 for each 1 hour session. Classes and group sessions range from $20 - $60 per session when led by professional counselors. Pastoral counseling is available at no charge to persons attending the Free Methodist Church of Santa Barbara. A donation of $135 per pastoral counseling session is requested of those who do not attend the Free Methodist Church. Donations are used for the operational expenses of Cliff Drive Christian Counseling Center and for providing scholarships for counseling to those in financial need.

Why Christian Counseling?

When we are struggling with life, we often look to professionals for help. When those professionals trained in psychological counseling also share our faith in God and commitment to Biblical teachings, there is a common ground established for mutual understanding and insight. Christian counselors who share our trust and reliance on God for wisdom, direction, healing and the power to make positive changes help us by directing us back to our "Highest Power". We are also able to more easily build a therapeutic relationship because we trust in their ability to be used by Him to discern the truth of difficult situations, guide our personal insights and choices, and serve as our mediators in relational conflict.

 

 

Members of our Professional Staff

Cheryl Wayman, MA, MFT

Cheryl is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University and is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Cheryl serves as Clinical Director of the Counseling Center with the following specialties:

• communication and relationship skills
• premarital and couples' counseling
• parenting skills and support groups
• conflict resolution and family issues
• Peer Counseling training
• women's issues and life transitions
• aging and caregiving concerns
• marriage and family enrichment

Dana DiSalvo, MA, MFT

Dana is a graduate of UCSB and Pepperdine University. She is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and she interned in Cottage Care Center’s Chemical Dependency program before coming to this Center. Her specialties are:

• chemical dependency & codependency
• adolescent & young adult issues
• eating disorders & addictions
• healing from past trauma & abuse
• couples' issues & relationship skills
• therapy groups & Employee Assistance

Dennis Wayman, MDiv., D.Min.

Denny is a graduate of Asbury Theological Seminary and earned his Doctor of Ministry degree at Fuller Seminary in Pastoral Counseling. He has provided counseling since 1976 in Santa Barbara, specializing in:

• faith issues and spiritual development
• premarital and marital counseling
• life decisions and transitions
• healing of memories and emotions
• pastoral renewal and couples’ retreats

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