The Therapy Cove

Move out of survival mode — and start feeling like yourself again.

Therapy for anxiety, depression, and life transitions in Ventura, California.

You might look like you’re holding it all together—but internally, you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted. Maybe your coping skills aren’t working anymore.
Maybe you’re navigating a major life change and don’t recognize yourself right now.

At The Therapy Cove, we help individuals move out of survival mode and into deeper healing, connection, and emotional well-being.

You don’t have to keep doing this alone. Book a consultation today.

Our approach

Many of our clients come to therapy feeling emotionally overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode. They may appear to be holding everything together on the outside while struggling internally.

At The Therapy Cove, we believe therapy should be more than just symptom management. Our approach is compassionate, personalized, and rooted in helping clients feel truly seen, supported, and understood.

We work collaboratively with each client to foster deeper healing, emotional resilience, and lasting change. With clinicians offering a variety of specialties and therapeutic approaches, we are able to support individuals through a wide range of mental health challenges and life transitions while helping each person find the therapeutic fit that feels right for them.

Wave crashing just like the ups and downs and stressors of life.

Providing you with a safe space to heal and thrive

A cove, by definition, is a small protected bay. Our office provides a safe space for you to explore, heal and navigate the waves of life.

 

In-person and remote options

Our office is conveniently located in Downtown Ventura, CA. Can’t make it into the office? No worries – we’ve got you covered with teletherapy.

Our services

  • Therapy

  • Faith-Based Therapy

  • Intensives

  • Ketamine-assisted Therapy

  • Coaching

Meet our team

  • Female therapist in Ventura, CA treating anxiety and depression, OCD, trauma and provides faith-based therapy and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.

    Rachel Dittmar, Owner, LMFT

  • Female therapist in Ventura, CA treating anxiety and depression, relationship issues and couples.

    Taryn Van Vliet, AMFT

  • A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing earrings and a floral lace top, smiling in front of a green chalkboard and a vase with white flowers.

    Nadine Nelson Manning, AMFT

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Our blog

“Treating Anxiety”

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“Mental Health Treatment in Ventura County, CA”

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“Onsite Therapy Intensive Program for Focused, In-depth Care”

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“Signs You’re Ready to Start Therapy- Even If You’re Not in Crisis”

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