Mary Ann Evans, Ph.D., PSY 11935, is a clinical neuropsychologist with offices in Santa Barbara California.  She specializes in assessing and treating individuals with a variety of learning and brain related disorders, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, dementia, toxic exposure, and developmental disorders such as autism, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.  Treatment of trauma based conditions is an area of expertise. She also utilizes the trauma release therapy, EMDR. She also conducts Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy with a variety of clients, including those with anxiety, depression, developmental disorders, bipolar disorder, parenting issues, personal growth and spiritual issues.  Her interest in behavioral medicine is expressed through her approach to treating clients with a variety of medical conditions.    Another main focus is the implementation of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy  for individuals and groups through the “Horse Wisdom for the Soul” program, located in the Santa Ynez Valley.  She offers frequent workshops and retreats for self development, spiritual enlightenment and emotional healing.