Riviera Therapy

Riviera Therapy Therapy for individuals & couples in the areas of relationships, addiction, s*x, anxiety. Both these careers were about my love of people. Phone: 805-699-6834.

Jenn Kennedy, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #99688

My career path has been varied. I started as a publicist — then worked as a freelance journalist for over a decade. I had a burning desire to understand what made people expand and retract, struggle or thrive. I’ve interviewed hundreds of fascinating people throughout my professional life. I earned a Masters in Clinical Psychology and tr

ained with both Community Counseling and Education Center (CCEC) and Pacific Pride Foundation (PPF) in Santa Barbara. Additionally, I’ve taken training focused on helping couples through the Gottman Institute and Sue Johnson’s EFT. In January 2022, I finished a PhD in Clinical S*xology. I have also done extensive training in in EMDR, S*x Addiction and S*x Therapy. Please call for a free consultation.

A beautifully clear Santa Barbara sky, right outside our office window 🩵 A calming environment can help create space for...
06/10/2026

A beautifully clear Santa Barbara sky, right outside our office window 🩵

A calming environment can help create space for reflection, connection, and growth. We're grateful to call Santa Barbara home and to share views like this with our clients each day.

We’re hiring a Social Media Intern! ✨Looking to gain hands-on experience in content creation, branding, and social media...
06/08/2026

We’re hiring a Social Media Intern! ✨

Looking to gain hands-on experience in content creation, branding, and social media marketing while making a meaningful impact? Join our team and help tell the story of a respected therapy practice dedicated to helping people thrive.

As a Social Media Intern, you’ll create engaging content, assist with video production, contribute to marketing initiatives, and build a professional portfolio with real-world projects. You’ll also gain valuable insight into ethical mental health marketing while working alongside a collaborative and supportive team.

This is a great opportunity for students or recent graduates interested in social media, marketing, communications, content creation, or related fields.

Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to:
📥[email protected]

✨ Help Nominate Riviera Therapy for Best Licensed Therapist! ✨We’re excited to share that nominations are now open for t...
06/05/2026

✨ Help Nominate Riviera Therapy for Best Licensed Therapist! ✨

We’re excited to share that nominations are now open for the Independent’s Best of Santa Barbara Awards, and we would be honored to have your support.

At Riviera Therapy, our team is committed to providing thoughtful, individualized therapy in a compassionate and inclusive environment. Every day, we have the privilege of helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.

If Riviera Therapy has supported you, your family, or someone you care about, we would be incredibly grateful if you would take a moment to nominate us in the Best Licensed Therapist category.

✨ Nominate Riviera Therapy through the link in our bio.

Thank you for your trust, support, and for allowing us to do the work we love. We are grateful to be part of this community.

With gratitude,
Dr. Jenn, Kristi, Annie, Matthew, Jess, Laurie, Shannon & Valarie

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, authenticity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈At Riviera Therapy, ...
06/01/2026

This Pride Month, we celebrate the strength, authenticity, and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. 🌈

At Riviera Therapy, we believe everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Healing begins in environments rooted in compassion, affirmation, and genuine connection.

We are proud to stand alongside and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and always. ✨

For questions, inquiries, or to learn more about our services, visit the link in our bio. 💬

05/29/2026

Riviera Recommends 📚
In long-term relationships, it’s common to long for what things felt like in the beginning, while also navigating how connection evolves over time.

Jenn recommends “Mating in Captivity” by Esther Perel, which explores the balance between intimacy and desire, and “Come As You Are” by Emily Nagoski, a resource that helps normalize and better understand s*xual desire and experience.

Both offer a reminder that connection, intimacy, and desire are not fixed. They can be understood, nurtured, and rediscovered over time. 🌷

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The bird of paradise flower is often associated with freedom, joy, and new beginnings. A quiet reminder that growth can ...
05/28/2026

The bird of paradise flower is often associated with freedom, joy, and new beginnings. A quiet reminder that growth can be slow and gentle 🌷🌟

Visit the link in our bio to grow with us today.

05/21/2026

Riviera Recommends 📚
In the middle of busy schedules, stress, and constant demands, it can be easy to lose touch with ourselves and the ways we relate to others.

Kristi recommends “Being Well” by Rick Hanson, a podcast based on neuroscience that offers resources for mental health, relationships, mindfulness, and emotional wellbeing.

Through evidence-based conversations and real life application, the podcast helps listeners better understand how we can move through life with greater awareness and intention.

Have you listened to “Being Well”? Share your favorite episode or takeaway in the comments! 💬

Moments of calm can often be found in the smallest places 🌿✨A gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and make spac...
05/19/2026

Moments of calm can often be found in the smallest places 🌿✨

A gentle reminder to slow down, take a breath, and make space for stillness in the middle of everyday life.

05/13/2026

Riviera Recommends 📚
In many conversations around masculinity, s*xuality is often tied to performance, which creates pressure, anxiety, and disconnection.

Matt shares a resource he often draws from in his work with clients; in “Contemporary Male S*xuality”, Barry and Emily McCarthy offer a different perspective that centers on flexibility, connection, and authenticity over perfection.

A helpful reminder that healthy s*xuality isn’t about being “on,” but about being human. 🤍

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1515 State Street, Suite 7
Santa Barbara, CA
93101

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 2pm - 9pm
Saturday 2pm - 9pm

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+18056996834

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