Therapists in 95062
Aaron Michael Desuacido
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Greetings! I am so glad you are here. My name is Dr. Aaron Desuacido and I am passionate about helping people realize their true value. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, age groups, and demographics but I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors and transitional age youth, which includes individuals from adolescence to early adulthood.
Greetings! I am so glad you are here. My name is Dr. Aaron Desuacido and I am passionate about helping people realize their true value. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, age groups, and demographics but I have extensive experience working with trauma survivors and transitional age youth, which includes individuals from adolescence to early adulthood.
Kaila Hattis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Kaila brings a warm and welcoming energy to her practice at Pacific Coast Therapy. She understands that entering into therapy can often feel overwhelming and acknowledges the courage it takes to come to therapy and begin a journey towards growth and healing. Kaila works with adults, adolescents (13+), families, and couples. She offers a safe and trusting place to process trauma and grief.
Kaila brings a warm and welcoming energy to her practice at Pacific Coast Therapy. She understands that entering into therapy can often feel overwhelming and acknowledges the courage it takes to come to therapy and begin a journey towards growth and healing. Kaila works with adults, adolescents (13+), families, and couples. She offers a safe and trusting place to process trauma and grief.
Rahul Manchanda
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Waitlist for new clients
These are challenging times. Having focused attention can help to unfold problems that can give rise to their own solutions as well as growth opportunity. I have 20 years of experience working with people of all ages, in a variety of settings. My therapy work includes somatic (body-centered), mindfulness, "parts work”, as well as traditional talk therapy. Sometimes my job is to simply hold a space for you to gain clarity. Other times, I offer exercises to help you access and work through the unconscious.
These are challenging times. Having focused attention can help to unfold problems that can give rise to their own solutions as well as growth opportunity. I have 20 years of experience working with people of all ages, in a variety of settings. My therapy work includes somatic (body-centered), mindfulness, "parts work”, as well as traditional talk therapy. Sometimes my job is to simply hold a space for you to gain clarity. Other times, I offer exercises to help you access and work through the unconscious.
I believe within each of us is an inner guiding wisdom that is always trying to reach us, which we can use to expand our lives. I seek to create a space for you to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect yourself with the root of who you are. I use an integrative approach alive to your needs of the present moment, informed by Transpersonal, Existential, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal, and Attachment Theories. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent-Affirming therapist; I seek to provide a safe space for those of marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds.
I believe within each of us is an inner guiding wisdom that is always trying to reach us, which we can use to expand our lives. I seek to create a space for you to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect yourself with the root of who you are. I use an integrative approach alive to your needs of the present moment, informed by Transpersonal, Existential, Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal, and Attachment Theories. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent-Affirming therapist; I seek to provide a safe space for those of marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds.
Lauren Labinger
Marriage & Family Therapist, MACP, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Not accepting new clients
Welcome - I'm so glad you’re here! Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. Sometimes frustrating. A little scary. But you’re here because you’re ready…or you think you might be ready, and you need some support to take the next step. Whether you know that you'd like to find an attachment-based therapist, or you aren't sure exactly what you're looking for, it's ok. I'm here to help.
Welcome - I'm so glad you’re here! Looking for a therapist can be overwhelming. Sometimes frustrating. A little scary. But you’re here because you’re ready…or you think you might be ready, and you need some support to take the next step. Whether you know that you'd like to find an attachment-based therapist, or you aren't sure exactly what you're looking for, it's ok. I'm here to help.
I have been working with people to achieve happier and more contented lives and relationships for more than 20 years. I have a particular interest in working with people who are interested in changing habit patterns that are familiar but not working.We all have habitual patterns of doing, being, and relating that may not be what we want in our lives today yet they persist as they have been reinforced over time. Some habits we have learned stem from childhood, others we may have developed as adults.
I have been working with people to achieve happier and more contented lives and relationships for more than 20 years. I have a particular interest in working with people who are interested in changing habit patterns that are familiar but not working.We all have habitual patterns of doing, being, and relating that may not be what we want in our lives today yet they persist as they have been reinforced over time. Some habits we have learned stem from childhood, others we may have developed as adults.
Carol Cochrane Bass
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
VIDEO SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLIENTS . . . . . Initiating therapy can be a daunting and challenging process, and that begins with selecting a therapist around whom you will feel comfortable, safe and respected. To help you with that process, I'll start by sharing a few things about myself. I became a therapist because I discovered that it was a large part of who I am. Even at an early age, I found that I was often the person others felt safe to let their guard down with - to share what was happening below the surface, and to seek out my advice.
VIDEO SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR ALL CLIENTS . . . . . Initiating therapy can be a daunting and challenging process, and that begins with selecting a therapist around whom you will feel comfortable, safe and respected. To help you with that process, I'll start by sharing a few things about myself. I became a therapist because I discovered that it was a large part of who I am. Even at an early age, I found that I was often the person others felt safe to let their guard down with - to share what was happening below the surface, and to seek out my advice.
Self Discovery Jungian Psychotherapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I think therapy is always a good idea. Crisis, however, is often what leads us into therapy, and I believe that it is a call and an opportunity to look deeply, not only into our "problems" but, into ourselves. My approach is non-pathologizing, relational, and grounded in Jungian theory. I work with a variety of concerns with a special interest in spirituality, identity discovery, developmental and transitional adjustments, grief, loss, depression, chronic and palliative illness. I believe that every person has an innate capacity for healing and I am interested in helping people find theirs.
I think therapy is always a good idea. Crisis, however, is often what leads us into therapy, and I believe that it is a call and an opportunity to look deeply, not only into our "problems" but, into ourselves. My approach is non-pathologizing, relational, and grounded in Jungian theory. I work with a variety of concerns with a special interest in spirituality, identity discovery, developmental and transitional adjustments, grief, loss, depression, chronic and palliative illness. I believe that every person has an innate capacity for healing and I am interested in helping people find theirs.
I have a somatic focus, which means I can help you discover what is happening in your body as a fast track to healing whatever is on your mind. By slowing down and getting present, we can unwind difficulties, move through stuckness and create more capacity for closeness and connection. I have specialized training in Hakomi, EMDR, EFT, PACT and Stanford GSB's Interpersonal Dynamics Facilitator Program. Please call me for a free phone consultation.
I have a somatic focus, which means I can help you discover what is happening in your body as a fast track to healing whatever is on your mind. By slowing down and getting present, we can unwind difficulties, move through stuckness and create more capacity for closeness and connection. I have specialized training in Hakomi, EMDR, EFT, PACT and Stanford GSB's Interpersonal Dynamics Facilitator Program. Please call me for a free phone consultation.
I help adults who are overwhelmed by anxiety and depression and struggle with trauma, grief, and loss. Using mindfulness, self-compassion practices, CBT, and EMDR, I help them enhance their inner skills to navigate adversities and strengthen their capacity to stay grounded. Through our work together, my clients regain a sense of ease and inner peace and rediscover joy and meaning in their lives.
I help adults who are overwhelmed by anxiety and depression and struggle with trauma, grief, and loss. Using mindfulness, self-compassion practices, CBT, and EMDR, I help them enhance their inner skills to navigate adversities and strengthen their capacity to stay grounded. Through our work together, my clients regain a sense of ease and inner peace and rediscover joy and meaning in their lives.
I might be a great fit for you if you are looking for a therapist that won't just sit quietly and wait for you to fill the space. With warmth, humor and directness I work with you to rediscover lost parts of yourself and work on the behaviors and patterns that may have you at one point but are no longer serving you. My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I alswork with couples who are dealing with conflict, feelings of betrayal, intimacy issues or disconnection. I love helping you find your way back to one another.
I might be a great fit for you if you are looking for a therapist that won't just sit quietly and wait for you to fill the space. With warmth, humor and directness I work with you to rediscover lost parts of yourself and work on the behaviors and patterns that may have you at one point but are no longer serving you. My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I alswork with couples who are dealing with conflict, feelings of betrayal, intimacy issues or disconnection. I love helping you find your way back to one another.
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Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Online Only)
Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with worries or anxiety, or during difficult transitions. Some are facing difficulty in their relationships with partners, friends, or family. Others feel down or losing motivation to do the things they use to enjoy. Are you having trouble with work or school and unsure of what's holding you back? Is something that happened in the past still getting in the way? You are not alone. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your mental health challenges. You can learn skills and tools to overcome these challenges and feel more confident in your everyday life.
Many of my clients come to therapy struggling with worries or anxiety, or during difficult transitions. Some are facing difficulty in their relationships with partners, friends, or family. Others feel down or losing motivation to do the things they use to enjoy. Are you having trouble with work or school and unsure of what's holding you back? Is something that happened in the past still getting in the way? You are not alone. Therapy can help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your mental health challenges. You can learn skills and tools to overcome these challenges and feel more confident in your everyday life.
I believe in the power of change and the positive impact a supportive therapeutic connection can have in promoting growth and transformation. As a holistic therapist, I will utilize a blend of cognitive and somatic approaches, paying particular attention to breath and mindfulness. I can assist you in self discovery, teach you new tools for self acceptance, and help you build stronger self-esteem, and resiliency. I offer compassionate caring to clients seeking tools for increased coping, greater self-understanding and relief from emotional distress.
I believe in the power of change and the positive impact a supportive therapeutic connection can have in promoting growth and transformation. As a holistic therapist, I will utilize a blend of cognitive and somatic approaches, paying particular attention to breath and mindfulness. I can assist you in self discovery, teach you new tools for self acceptance, and help you build stronger self-esteem, and resiliency. I offer compassionate caring to clients seeking tools for increased coping, greater self-understanding and relief from emotional distress.
Kristin Baron
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Waitlist for new clients
"Stuck." At some point in our lives, we all feel it. I help people link their desire for things to be different to the places they feel stuck, healthfully and effectively. You don't need to know how to change, we start with where you are. I like the Chinese proverb, "Acceptance and change are brothers, but acceptance is the older brother." By helping you learn to first accept where you are (even if now it seems impossible), suffering is naturally reduced and there is more energy and room for growth. You get to like yourself now AND change.
"Stuck." At some point in our lives, we all feel it. I help people link their desire for things to be different to the places they feel stuck, healthfully and effectively. You don't need to know how to change, we start with where you are. I like the Chinese proverb, "Acceptance and change are brothers, but acceptance is the older brother." By helping you learn to first accept where you are (even if now it seems impossible), suffering is naturally reduced and there is more energy and room for growth. You get to like yourself now AND change.
The Heart Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, ATR, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
We believe therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between the facilitator and the participant. Therapy can be hard work and getting started can be scary, however making art, using play or being in nature can ease this process. As your therapist we will encourage you to use your creative imagination as a vehicle to understanding your inner turmoil, psychic pain or stagnancy. Along the way we will be implementing these effective tools in cultivating a more fulfilling life experience.
We believe therapy is the development of a safe and trusting relationship between the facilitator and the participant. Therapy can be hard work and getting started can be scary, however making art, using play or being in nature can ease this process. As your therapist we will encourage you to use your creative imagination as a vehicle to understanding your inner turmoil, psychic pain or stagnancy. Along the way we will be implementing these effective tools in cultivating a more fulfilling life experience.
With a background in support for clients and families coping with serious illness and loss, I’ve walked through some of the most difficult life transitions alongside people who are suffering deeply. Depression, anxiety, poor self-image, loneliness, and grief can be such heavy burdens to bear. I truly believe that when we tell our stories, seek to understand ourselves more deeply, and work to create meaning and change, we empower ourselves to improve our own lives. Whether you’re in your 30s or your 90s, you can impact change in your life. Its always helpful to have a collaborator and confidant to help support you.
With a background in support for clients and families coping with serious illness and loss, I’ve walked through some of the most difficult life transitions alongside people who are suffering deeply. Depression, anxiety, poor self-image, loneliness, and grief can be such heavy burdens to bear. I truly believe that when we tell our stories, seek to understand ourselves more deeply, and work to create meaning and change, we empower ourselves to improve our own lives. Whether you’re in your 30s or your 90s, you can impact change in your life. Its always helpful to have a collaborator and confidant to help support you.
Bridgette Payne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Online Only)
You MATTER, you BELONG, and you make SENSE. We all do. Are you looking for a safe space to speak your truth, understand why you feel what you feel, be validated, and seen with compassion? Wanting emotional relief and better relationships with yourself and others? I love watching my clients reconnect with themselves and learn how deeply they make sense. Together, you can name what you truly want, practice asking for it or saying 'no' with integrity, and celebrate as things fall into place. More presence and connection is possible.
You MATTER, you BELONG, and you make SENSE. We all do. Are you looking for a safe space to speak your truth, understand why you feel what you feel, be validated, and seen with compassion? Wanting emotional relief and better relationships with yourself and others? I love watching my clients reconnect with themselves and learn how deeply they make sense. Together, you can name what you truly want, practice asking for it or saying 'no' with integrity, and celebrate as things fall into place. More presence and connection is possible.
Katy Wann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I offer specialized support for individuals navigating anxiety and life transitions, who are aiming to deepen their relationship with themselves. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques, warmth and humor, I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that therapy is not just reserved for when you are in crisis, but rather a safe space for reflection, curiosity & growth at any time in life. You are always deserving of this space.
I offer specialized support for individuals navigating anxiety and life transitions, who are aiming to deepen their relationship with themselves. Through a blend of evidence-based techniques, warmth and humor, I strive to create a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment. I believe that therapy is not just reserved for when you are in crisis, but rather a safe space for reflection, curiosity & growth at any time in life. You are always deserving of this space.
My ideal client is motivated to be honest, courageous in exploring themselves, and committed to the therapeutic goals we set together.
My ideal client is motivated to be honest, courageous in exploring themselves, and committed to the therapeutic goals we set together.
Heidi Poteet Marini
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ALPCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Life can be hard but I'm guessing you already knew that. All the hard stuff can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or sad. Sometimes life's challenges become too difficult to overcome alone. Finding a safe and collaborative place to explore and address what is troubling you is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges within a relationship. While there are no guarantees of what you will experience in therapy, research shows that therapy helps people. It works. Psychotherapy can elevate feelings of self worth, purpose, and improve your overall quality of life.
Life can be hard but I'm guessing you already knew that. All the hard stuff can leave us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or sad. Sometimes life's challenges become too difficult to overcome alone. Finding a safe and collaborative place to explore and address what is troubling you is the first step toward healing. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or challenges within a relationship. While there are no guarantees of what you will experience in therapy, research shows that therapy helps people. It works. Psychotherapy can elevate feelings of self worth, purpose, and improve your overall quality of life.
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Number of Therapists in 95062
200+
Average cost per session
$165
Therapists in 95062 who prioritize treating:
| 93% | Anxiety |
| 84% | Relationship Issues |
| 84% | Depression |
| 79% | Self Esteem |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Stress |
| 69% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 36% | Aetna |
| 35% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
| 35% | Carelon Behavioral Health |
How Therapists in 95062 see their clients
| 77% | In Person and Online | |
| 23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 17% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |