Santa Barbara Graduate Institute

The Santa Barbara Graduate Institute (SBGI) was founded in 2000. It holds the distinction of being a pioneer in graduate degrees devoted to the fields of prenatal and perinatal psychology and somatic psychology.

Degree Programs

Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Prenatal & Perinatal Specialization (Prepares students for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure)
  • Ph.D. in Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Prenatal & Perinatal Specialization (Prepares students for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure)
  • M.A. Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology

Somatic Psychology

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Somatic Psychology Specialization (Prepares students for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure)
  • Ph.D. in Somatic Psychology
  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Somatic Psychology Specialization (Prepares students for Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) licensure)
  • M.A. in Somatic Psychology

Campus

SBGI's campus at 2020 Alameda Padre Serra is located near the Santa Ynez Mountains in the Riviera District of Santa Barbara.

Leadership

Dr. Allan Hoffman joined SBGI in June 2010 as its new president.