In Person Therapists in Aptos, CA

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Gavrila Nikhila Abramson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
Looking for more than talk therapy? Let's deepen together in body-oriented, experiential psychotherapy. The body is a treasure chest, etched with our life's story and ancestral history. When we turn towards it, and become literate in its unique language, an unwinding happens, leading us from self-identified suffering into healing. Maybe for you, your body feels like a foreign place, a confusing place, or even a dangerous one. By collaborating with our whole selves, a deeper sense of unification and clarity is born. This human journey is beautiful, painful, and complex. It is not one you must walk on your own. I am here.
Looking for more than talk therapy? Let's deepen together in body-oriented, experiential psychotherapy. The body is a treasure chest, etched with our life's story and ancestral history. When we turn towards it, and become literate in its unique language, an unwinding happens, leading us from self-identified suffering into healing. Maybe for you, your body feels like a foreign place, a confusing place, or even a dangerous one. By collaborating with our whole selves, a deeper sense of unification and clarity is born. This human journey is beautiful, painful, and complex. It is not one you must walk on your own. I am here.
(831) 888-4886 View (831) 888-4886
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Sharon Vaughn
MPH, RN, Couples, Coach
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
I love helping people realize how good they really are rather than staying stuck in their low self-esteem. To be blunt, I’m a smart, deeply experienced, super kind, caregiving Coach. What I really love to do is help women and men solve their anxieties and recover their joy. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. If you're looking for extra support and help through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
I love helping people realize how good they really are rather than staying stuck in their low self-esteem. To be blunt, I’m a smart, deeply experienced, super kind, caregiving Coach. What I really love to do is help women and men solve their anxieties and recover their joy. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. If you're looking for extra support and help through a challenging situation or you are just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.
(831) 215-3273 View (831) 215-3273
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Laura Kurek
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Are you tired of facing the same struggle, over and over again? The same marriage problems...the same anxious feeling when you wake up and go to sleep...the same stress that never leaves you in peace...the same sense of hopelessness and loneliness. You've tried to feel better - to improve things - but nothing ever changes and you're right back where you started. I can help. I specialize in helping people to leave behind the struggles, patterns and habits that keep their lives stuck on repeat, opening the door to a life of connection, wholeness and peace.
Are you tired of facing the same struggle, over and over again? The same marriage problems...the same anxious feeling when you wake up and go to sleep...the same stress that never leaves you in peace...the same sense of hopelessness and loneliness. You've tried to feel better - to improve things - but nothing ever changes and you're right back where you started. I can help. I specialize in helping people to leave behind the struggles, patterns and habits that keep their lives stuck on repeat, opening the door to a life of connection, wholeness and peace.
(831) 263-0773 x15 View (831) 263-0773 x15
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Raina Rose Gallagher
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
It can be really difficult to ask for help. Even when a helping hand is extended, it can be even harder to hold on and trust. I believe that healing is not a linear process. There will be inevitable ups and downs going through the healing journey, which is where the real progress is made. Continuously being asked to find the courage to get back up over, and over, and over again is where you will find your true inner strength. How do we keep moving forward when it all just feels like too much? Every passing moment is temporary, but it is how we cope with those challenging, stressful, and even scary moments that matter.
It can be really difficult to ask for help. Even when a helping hand is extended, it can be even harder to hold on and trust. I believe that healing is not a linear process. There will be inevitable ups and downs going through the healing journey, which is where the real progress is made. Continuously being asked to find the courage to get back up over, and over, and over again is where you will find your true inner strength. How do we keep moving forward when it all just feels like too much? Every passing moment is temporary, but it is how we cope with those challenging, stressful, and even scary moments that matter.
(831) 703-8983 View (831) 703-8983
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Ellen Garfield, LMFT. Specializing in EMDR
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
IN-PERSON and virtual appts available. I offer a short, free in-person or virtual consultation. I bring an engaged, curious and direct approach with a warmth and sense of humor that clients often tell me they enjoy. I love supporting individuals through conflicts with family, friends, or work, and helping them gain deeper self-understanding while healing from trauma. With specialized training in EMDR and parts work/IFS, I offer gentle, evidence-based care for trauma recovery. My practice is neurodiversity affirming and fat positive.
IN-PERSON and virtual appts available. I offer a short, free in-person or virtual consultation. I bring an engaged, curious and direct approach with a warmth and sense of humor that clients often tell me they enjoy. I love supporting individuals through conflicts with family, friends, or work, and helping them gain deeper self-understanding while healing from trauma. With specialized training in EMDR and parts work/IFS, I offer gentle, evidence-based care for trauma recovery. My practice is neurodiversity affirming and fat positive.
(831) 854-7543 View (831) 854-7543
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Maribel Madrigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Supporting individuals, women and young adults to develop and restore reconnection with self. Life stages can take us through uncertainty, panic, fear of the unknown, questioning safety, disconnection of self, and feeling out control. Together, we will process how to connect with vulnerable, unseen parts of self to discover feelings of self worth, value, cultural safety, acceptance, freedom, and healing. My specialties are; relational challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, and life transitions, with 10 years of experience.
Supporting individuals, women and young adults to develop and restore reconnection with self. Life stages can take us through uncertainty, panic, fear of the unknown, questioning safety, disconnection of self, and feeling out control. Together, we will process how to connect with vulnerable, unseen parts of self to discover feelings of self worth, value, cultural safety, acceptance, freedom, and healing. My specialties are; relational challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, boundaries, and life transitions, with 10 years of experience.
(831) 290-6238 View (831) 290-6238
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Lisa Barrera
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Issues stemming from anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma can get in our way of living a satisfying, fulfilling life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have within us the capacity to cope with, and even grow from, hardships and challenges. With my guidance we will explore and process the underlying fears, unmet needs, and negative beliefs that keep you “stuck”. We will cultivate your inner strengths to help you become healthier, more resilient, and enjoy more positivity in your life and your relationships with others.
Issues stemming from anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma can get in our way of living a satisfying, fulfilling life. But it doesn’t have to be this way. We all have within us the capacity to cope with, and even grow from, hardships and challenges. With my guidance we will explore and process the underlying fears, unmet needs, and negative beliefs that keep you “stuck”. We will cultivate your inner strengths to help you become healthier, more resilient, and enjoy more positivity in your life and your relationships with others.
(408) 320-0994 View (408) 320-0994
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Eric Ochoa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
I am committed to helping you find the best clinician for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me and I will listen to your needs and help connect you with someone who can help--whether that is me or another clinician.
(831) 201-5326 View (831) 201-5326
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Cheryl Jacques
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Waitlist for new clients
My background and training is psychoanalytic psychotherapy, relational psychoanalysis and attachment theory. Most recently I am a certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) for individuals and small groups. The integration of deep work and psychedelic medicine offers new paths toward healing. Our compassionate collaboration builds trust and judicious trust in others. My goal is to help you heal from trauma, abuse, persecution and racialized experience. Together we build the pathways of peace, calm, confidence, equanimity, and increased capacity to love yourself and the ones you love.
My background and training is psychoanalytic psychotherapy, relational psychoanalysis and attachment theory. Most recently I am a certified Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP) for individuals and small groups. The integration of deep work and psychedelic medicine offers new paths toward healing. Our compassionate collaboration builds trust and judicious trust in others. My goal is to help you heal from trauma, abuse, persecution and racialized experience. Together we build the pathways of peace, calm, confidence, equanimity, and increased capacity to love yourself and the ones you love.
(831) 282-7380 View (831) 282-7380
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Ivan W Foote
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Thank you for viewing my profile. We live in tense and uncertain times and it's easy to get charged up and react in ways that maybe we shouldn't have. Part of my work is to help individuals and couples reduce emotional reactivity that may be causing problems. I often help people examine thoughts and misperceptions that color the way that we see the world and that effect our relationships. Did you grow up during the Cold War era? Are today's occurances in Europe triggering anxieties that you thought were long past and gone for good? You are not alone.
Thank you for viewing my profile. We live in tense and uncertain times and it's easy to get charged up and react in ways that maybe we shouldn't have. Part of my work is to help individuals and couples reduce emotional reactivity that may be causing problems. I often help people examine thoughts and misperceptions that color the way that we see the world and that effect our relationships. Did you grow up during the Cold War era? Are today's occurances in Europe triggering anxieties that you thought were long past and gone for good? You are not alone.
(831) 387-4897 View (831) 387-4897
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Roscelia Madrigal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT , CTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
You are pushing through life and aware of what you want but you are stuck. You struggle to apply what you already know leaving you anxious and confused. You are committed to your growth and have a desire to improve but something is blocking you from achieving your goals. You want to improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, but you need help developing healthier boundaries. You just want to feel happy and be you, but at times you don’t feel You are good enough.
You are pushing through life and aware of what you want but you are stuck. You struggle to apply what you already know leaving you anxious and confused. You are committed to your growth and have a desire to improve but something is blocking you from achieving your goals. You want to improve your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others, but you need help developing healthier boundaries. You just want to feel happy and be you, but at times you don’t feel You are good enough.
(831) 208-3288 View (831) 208-3288
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Amanda L. Hamilton
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
Are you ready to transform your life and your relationships? To pick up the pieces and reassemble them in a more beautiful way? To explore issues related to sexuality, partnership, and family? By reclaiming the forgotten parts of the self, we move towards wholeness. It is time to make peace with the past, learn to live in the present, and gain clarity of vision for a future worth living. By turning towards our suffering in a safe environment, we can transform our wounds into a source of beauty and strength. It is possible to live a life deeply connected to ourselves, our families, our loved ones, and the Earth.
Are you ready to transform your life and your relationships? To pick up the pieces and reassemble them in a more beautiful way? To explore issues related to sexuality, partnership, and family? By reclaiming the forgotten parts of the self, we move towards wholeness. It is time to make peace with the past, learn to live in the present, and gain clarity of vision for a future worth living. By turning towards our suffering in a safe environment, we can transform our wounds into a source of beauty and strength. It is possible to live a life deeply connected to ourselves, our families, our loved ones, and the Earth.
(831) 218-6084 View (831) 218-6084
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Harvey Cohen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
I believe that people come into counseling or psychotherapy for a variety of reasons from loss to personal growth. Change and transitions can be difficult. I bring a unique blend of over 25 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professor of Psychology, and California state provider of continue education for therapists and social workers. I believe we are on our path of personal growth. Fear, anxiety, and depression can both slow and inform this process. I work in the here and now, but realize the importance of how our childhood experience has impacted the way we feel, think, and behave.
I believe that people come into counseling or psychotherapy for a variety of reasons from loss to personal growth. Change and transitions can be difficult. I bring a unique blend of over 25 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Professor of Psychology, and California state provider of continue education for therapists and social workers. I believe we are on our path of personal growth. Fear, anxiety, and depression can both slow and inform this process. I work in the here and now, but realize the importance of how our childhood experience has impacted the way we feel, think, and behave.
(831) 607-1713 View (831) 607-1713
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JoAnna I. Dias
Psychologist, PsyD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
Dr. Dias employs an interpersonal, psychodynamic framework to help adults (18+) explore the influence of past relationships on present patterns. She understands the therapeutic relationship as a crucial element of healing, fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Drawing from her extensive experience, she assists individuals dealing with self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, religious abuse, and relationship challenges. Dr. Dias welcomes patients navigating religious deconstruction or seeking, or desiring to positively incorporate faith into their healing journey.
Dr. Dias employs an interpersonal, psychodynamic framework to help adults (18+) explore the influence of past relationships on present patterns. She understands the therapeutic relationship as a crucial element of healing, fostering a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Drawing from her extensive experience, she assists individuals dealing with self-esteem struggles, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, religious abuse, and relationship challenges. Dr. Dias welcomes patients navigating religious deconstruction or seeking, or desiring to positively incorporate faith into their healing journey.
(408) 335-4531 View (408) 335-4531
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Bob Gallo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, BCD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
I enjoy being a psychotherapist and take pride in doing good work. Being in the field for 30 years has given me a broad range of experience and knowledge that I bring to my practice. Besides helping with recent and long-standing concerns or difficulties, therapy can also play an important role in furthering one's personal and spiritual growth. I maintain a diverse practice working with people who seek assistance for a wide range of concerns/hopes related to depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem/self-worth, life transitions, life direction and purpose, trauma, grief, etc.
I enjoy being a psychotherapist and take pride in doing good work. Being in the field for 30 years has given me a broad range of experience and knowledge that I bring to my practice. Besides helping with recent and long-standing concerns or difficulties, therapy can also play an important role in furthering one's personal and spiritual growth. I maintain a diverse practice working with people who seek assistance for a wide range of concerns/hopes related to depression, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem/self-worth, life transitions, life direction and purpose, trauma, grief, etc.
(831) 768-8384 View (831) 768-8384
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Osha Brodsky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
I am passionate about supporting couples, families, adolescents, and adults to nurture their strengths and to discover areas where growth and healing is possible. My holistic approach to therapy aims to empower you to make peace with past traumas, to clear obstacles in the pursuit of happiness, and to become more fulfilled in life!
I am passionate about supporting couples, families, adolescents, and adults to nurture their strengths and to discover areas where growth and healing is possible. My holistic approach to therapy aims to empower you to make peace with past traumas, to clear obstacles in the pursuit of happiness, and to become more fulfilled in life!
(831) 888-1198 View (831) 888-1198
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James ‘Jamie' Martin Hollomon
Marriage & Family Therapist, JD, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
Without mincing words, I'm a very good therapist and I love my job. With 28 years experience at 3 youth and adult clinics, including 10 years now in private practice, I've met with such a variety of people in about 34,224 sessions over this time! Educated at Harvard, Penn and CA State Chico, I have remarkable ability to see through a person's upset to your wonderful spirit and strengths. I'm a great detective at identifying the core issues. I'm romantic at heart, so I love getting people through difficult periods to come out shining! I congratulate you for your courage in seeking help. Call Me!
Without mincing words, I'm a very good therapist and I love my job. With 28 years experience at 3 youth and adult clinics, including 10 years now in private practice, I've met with such a variety of people in about 34,224 sessions over this time! Educated at Harvard, Penn and CA State Chico, I have remarkable ability to see through a person's upset to your wonderful spirit and strengths. I'm a great detective at identifying the core issues. I'm romantic at heart, so I love getting people through difficult periods to come out shining! I congratulate you for your courage in seeking help. Call Me!
(831) 531-2136 View (831) 531-2136
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Lydia Marcoon
RN, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
I love humans, and I am passionate about human behavior! In practice as both a Registered Nurse and a certified Health & Well-being Coach, I use a balanced approach with clients, combining elements of allopathic and holistic medicine, as well as spiritual & integrative practices. Do you want to move out of fear and lack, and take courageous steps towards your deepest TRUTH and authentic expression? We’re all looking to meet similar core needs; to feel worthy, to be loved, and to have a true sense of belonging. Let's explore this path together!
I love humans, and I am passionate about human behavior! In practice as both a Registered Nurse and a certified Health & Well-being Coach, I use a balanced approach with clients, combining elements of allopathic and holistic medicine, as well as spiritual & integrative practices. Do you want to move out of fear and lack, and take courageous steps towards your deepest TRUTH and authentic expression? We’re all looking to meet similar core needs; to feel worthy, to be loved, and to have a true sense of belonging. Let's explore this path together!
(831) 786-5784 View (831) 786-5784
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Erin Liana Johnson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aptos, CA 95003
If you have been living with chronic pain or illness your relationship to your physicality may currently feel jarred, broken, or thrown off course. You may be grieving the life you thought you would have, or feeling weighed down by addressing day to day challenges. If you are seeking to repair your relationship between yourself and your body, gain new coping skills, and challenge current paradigms, I would be a great fit for you!
If you have been living with chronic pain or illness your relationship to your physicality may currently feel jarred, broken, or thrown off course. You may be grieving the life you thought you would have, or feeling weighed down by addressing day to day challenges. If you are seeking to repair your relationship between yourself and your body, gain new coping skills, and challenge current paradigms, I would be a great fit for you!
(831) 215-4138 View (831) 215-4138
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Dr. Kathryn Keithly, Pediatric Psychologist
Psychologist, LEP, MA, PsyD
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Kathryn (Katy) Keithly holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Educational Psychology and a State certification in School Psychology. She is a licensed Educational Psychologist (#3485) and a Board Certified Sport Psychologist. Katy got her start in Psychology at Cal State Monterey Bay were she graduated with a B.A and was the captain of CSUMB’s women’s golf team for four years. Katy also has been riding horses since she was five and competed throughout the United States.
Kathryn (Katy) Keithly holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, with a concentration in Educational Psychology and a State certification in School Psychology. She is a licensed Educational Psychologist (#3485) and a Board Certified Sport Psychologist. Katy got her start in Psychology at Cal State Monterey Bay were she graduated with a B.A and was the captain of CSUMB’s women’s golf team for four years. Katy also has been riding horses since she was five and competed throughout the United States.
(831) 269-5705 View (831) 269-5705
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