Therapists in Santa Cruz County, CA
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The Mindful Lemon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Online Only)
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
Our mission is to provide quality online mental health and substance abuse services while breaking down the barriers of traditional, office based therapy. Traditional mental health and substance abuse treatment tends to focus on what makes you sick, what you are lacking but at The Mindful Lemon, our clinicians let you sit in the driver’s seat, focusing on your strengths and assets to help you become the best version of you! This can be via traditional talk therapy, medication management, mindfulness techniques, an emphasis on health, wellness and fitness or any combination of the above.
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Dylan Jay Brody
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Welcome. If you’re reading this, it probably means you are looking for something different. If you are looking for individual therapy, I believe I can be of best support to those who have already begun their healing work and are ready to dive deeper. This might involve utilizing current high-tech approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Somatic Therapy (e.g. Hakomi), as well as mindfulness and present-moment focused therapy, or possibly delving deeper into your psychological history. However, I am confident, ready, and willing to meet people wherever they are at on their journey. Additionally, I enjoy working with couples.
Welcome. If you’re reading this, it probably means you are looking for something different. If you are looking for individual therapy, I believe I can be of best support to those who have already begun their healing work and are ready to dive deeper. This might involve utilizing current high-tech approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) or Somatic Therapy (e.g. Hakomi), as well as mindfulness and present-moment focused therapy, or possibly delving deeper into your psychological history. However, I am confident, ready, and willing to meet people wherever they are at on their journey. Additionally, I enjoy working with couples.
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Nicole Nemiroff
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I enjoy using mindfulness, EMDR, and somatics in our work together.
Are you looking for some support? Trying to make sense of it all? You might be in the right place. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, alcoholic family systems, and trauma. Often, I am working with women in the "helping" fields - medicine, education, and even business and tech. I am an excellent anxiety and depression therapist. I offer support, wisdom, guidance & perspective - and I always promise to always treat you with dignity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a place to heal trauma and work through any of the issues you bring to our sessions.
I enjoy using mindfulness, EMDR, and somatics in our work together.
Are you looking for some support? Trying to make sense of it all? You might be in the right place. I specialize in working with grief, anxiety, alcoholic family systems, and trauma. Often, I am working with women in the "helping" fields - medicine, education, and even business and tech. I am an excellent anxiety and depression therapist. I offer support, wisdom, guidance & perspective - and I always promise to always treat you with dignity. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is a place to heal trauma and work through any of the issues you bring to our sessions.
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Katie Jacobson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
My work is also informed by 11 years of teaching mindfulness, meditation, and somatic-based healing.
It's not easy being human and it takes courage to make it here.
We all hit points in life where we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain of how to cope and move forward, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. I'm here to help you navigate your challenges and experience greater ease, satisfaction, and intimacy with life. My work is focused on supporting you to listen inward, shift how you relate with yourself, and reconnect with your inner wisdom and unique gifts. With a holistic lens and approach, I believe that you are whole, resilient, and capable of growing and healing.
My work is also informed by 11 years of teaching mindfulness, meditation, and somatic-based healing.
It's not easy being human and it takes courage to make it here.
We all hit points in life where we feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain of how to cope and move forward, but you don’t have to walk through it alone. I'm here to help you navigate your challenges and experience greater ease, satisfaction, and intimacy with life. My work is focused on supporting you to listen inward, shift how you relate with yourself, and reconnect with your inner wisdom and unique gifts. With a holistic lens and approach, I believe that you are whole, resilient, and capable of growing and healing.
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The Equine Healing Collaborative
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Felton, CA 95018
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The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
Mindfulness has been shown, according to Roberta F.
The Equine Healing Collaborative was created to provide a path to recovery, self-discovery, personal growth, a re-connection with the natural world, and/or emotional insight and health. The Equine Healing Collaborative offers more than just traditional talk therapy and utilizes interventions such as equine assisted therapy, mindfulness, and mindful equine massage to promote health and quality of life for individuals seeking change.
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In addition to traditional cognitive behavioral and cognitive remediation interventions I employ acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, and compassion focused therapies.
I am a rehabilitation neuropsychologist with 15 years of experience working in a variety of clinical health settings. I perform neuropsychological evaluations and offer individual therapy to people above 18 years of age. Whether during an assessment or therapy, my intention is to create a meaningful partnership where you, as the client, feel heard and cared for in a non-judgmental and compassionate space. After a diligent initial assessment I share an achievable treatment plan to help you reach your goals/desired outcome for our collaborative work together.
In addition to traditional cognitive behavioral and cognitive remediation interventions I employ acceptance and commitment, mindfulness, and compassion focused therapies.
I am a rehabilitation neuropsychologist with 15 years of experience working in a variety of clinical health settings. I perform neuropsychological evaluations and offer individual therapy to people above 18 years of age. Whether during an assessment or therapy, my intention is to create a meaningful partnership where you, as the client, feel heard and cared for in a non-judgmental and compassionate space. After a diligent initial assessment I share an achievable treatment plan to help you reach your goals/desired outcome for our collaborative work together.
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Angelina Nader
Art Therapist, MA, ATR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and person-centered theories, complemented by EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness and somatic interventions.
Have you recently experienced a traumatic loss and are feeling lost and overwhelmed with grief? Are you in the midst of a major life transition with your career or relationship? Perhaps you are an artist experiencing a creative block? Art Therapy may be the answer for your or your teen. As an Art Therapist, I specialize in guiding clients through grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and blocks in creativity and self exploration. I help my clients to harness the power of creativity to deepen emotional exploration and uncover feelings that may be challenging to otherwise articulate with words.
My therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic and person-centered theories, complemented by EMDR, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness and somatic interventions.
Have you recently experienced a traumatic loss and are feeling lost and overwhelmed with grief? Are you in the midst of a major life transition with your career or relationship? Perhaps you are an artist experiencing a creative block? Art Therapy may be the answer for your or your teen. As an Art Therapist, I specialize in guiding clients through grief and loss, life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and blocks in creativity and self exploration. I help my clients to harness the power of creativity to deepen emotional exploration and uncover feelings that may be challenging to otherwise articulate with words.
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Lili Nakita Kroutilina
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, MA, LMP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life? Lost your sense of self and confidence? Confused about how to set boundaries and build healthy relationships? I am here for you! I can help you understand what is happening in your life and how you can heal, grow, and transform your life to be what you want. I have a trauma-informed, integrative style based on mindfulness, somatic psychology, ecotherapy, expressive arts, humanistic and transpersonal psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, and my background in holistic health, nutrition, massage, and fitness. I have a gentle yet directive, relational style
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed in your life? Lost your sense of self and confidence? Confused about how to set boundaries and build healthy relationships? I am here for you! I can help you understand what is happening in your life and how you can heal, grow, and transform your life to be what you want. I have a trauma-informed, integrative style based on mindfulness, somatic psychology, ecotherapy, expressive arts, humanistic and transpersonal psychology, neuroscience, spirituality, and my background in holistic health, nutrition, massage, and fitness. I have a gentle yet directive, relational style
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Bree Gwinner
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I believe we have the ability to resolve anything and to do so we must consider looking inward first. I believe that our natural state of being is blissful and free of suffering and I am here to support you in remembering that state. I work well with those looking to expand their awareness through self inquiry and curiosity with the ultimate goal of living their most empowered, authentic, and peaceful life.
I believe we have the ability to resolve anything and to do so we must consider looking inward first. I believe that our natural state of being is blissful and free of suffering and I am here to support you in remembering that state. I work well with those looking to expand their awareness through self inquiry and curiosity with the ultimate goal of living their most empowered, authentic, and peaceful life.
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Dr. Dani Beckerman is a leading expert specializing in intimacy, desire, sexuality & self-care. She is a well-being specialist working with individuals, couples, groups, communities & corporations helping them grow, thrive & execute holistic health. Client centered; very astute; keen analytical abilities; provocative, evocative, experiential approach. Courses:nonverbal communication meditation & emotion well-being & self-care for clinicians. Certified: How to prepare for surgery & heal quicker
Dr. Dani Beckerman is a leading expert specializing in intimacy, desire, sexuality & self-care. She is a well-being specialist working with individuals, couples, groups, communities & corporations helping them grow, thrive & execute holistic health. Client centered; very astute; keen analytical abilities; provocative, evocative, experiential approach. Courses:nonverbal communication meditation & emotion well-being & self-care for clinicians. Certified: How to prepare for surgery & heal quicker
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Need someone to talk to? I'll give you every ounce of my undivided attention and help you conquer your challenges. I'll provide a haven for you to freely express yourself, process your problems and part with your pain. If I have the opportunity to work with you, I'll see you as a human being, just like me, on a journey through life; I won't see you as a diagnosis. My approach is holistic and humanistic and my presence is warm and engaging. My method is practical, results-focused and non-judgmental and has been shaped by a life of travel, the arts, meditation, athletics and fatherhood. I'm here to help you build the life you want.
Need someone to talk to? I'll give you every ounce of my undivided attention and help you conquer your challenges. I'll provide a haven for you to freely express yourself, process your problems and part with your pain. If I have the opportunity to work with you, I'll see you as a human being, just like me, on a journey through life; I won't see you as a diagnosis. My approach is holistic and humanistic and my presence is warm and engaging. My method is practical, results-focused and non-judgmental and has been shaped by a life of travel, the arts, meditation, athletics and fatherhood. I'm here to help you build the life you want.
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Hello and welcome! You have taken the first step toward becoming a better version of yourself. It's not easy to reach out for help, yet here you are. I'm glad you landed here. I am ready to listen with an open heart and mind to help guide you on your journey. I offer tools that we can practice in the office together, and ones that you can take with you to help you navigate in the world.
Hello and welcome! You have taken the first step toward becoming a better version of yourself. It's not easy to reach out for help, yet here you are. I'm glad you landed here. I am ready to listen with an open heart and mind to help guide you on your journey. I offer tools that we can practice in the office together, and ones that you can take with you to help you navigate in the world.
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Marlon A Guarino
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CCHT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
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Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, indecision, or painful relationships? This stuckness and suffering hinder you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey.
Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, indecision, or painful relationships? This stuckness and suffering hinder you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey.
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Are everyday struggles blocking you from being your ideal self? I am a therapist who will work in partnership with you to help find the balance, contentedness, and the fulfillment in life you deserve. I utilize a collaborative, empathetic approach while not shying away from occasionally challenging you in a way that respects you as an individual.
Are everyday struggles blocking you from being your ideal self? I am a therapist who will work in partnership with you to help find the balance, contentedness, and the fulfillment in life you deserve. I utilize a collaborative, empathetic approach while not shying away from occasionally challenging you in a way that respects you as an individual.
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Silvi Integrative Health
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
Feeling stuck with traditional therapy? Have you been in therapy for years with little progress? At Silvi Integrative Health, we believe true healing comes from treating the whole person. Our integrative psychotherapy approach addresses the body, mind, spirit, and social connections of every individual we work with. This holistic method often leads to quicker results and breakthroughs in achieving goals that seemed unattainable before. Our compassionate team of therapists is dedicated to helping you thrive and live your best life.
Feeling stuck with traditional therapy? Have you been in therapy for years with little progress? At Silvi Integrative Health, we believe true healing comes from treating the whole person. Our integrative psychotherapy approach addresses the body, mind, spirit, and social connections of every individual we work with. This holistic method often leads to quicker results and breakthroughs in achieving goals that seemed unattainable before. Our compassionate team of therapists is dedicated to helping you thrive and live your best life.
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Janena Ciancio
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, PPS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95001 (Online Only)
Welcome. I am so glad you are here. I believe therapy can be life changing. My philosophy is to meet you where you are and to help you create a life were you are able to thrive! I want to make sure you feel seen, heard and validated all while helping you create lasting change. Life can be difficult, but with the right skills and support it doesn’t have to be. Please reach out to me for a free 15 minute consultation or to schedule your first appointment to see if I am a good fit for you.
Welcome. I am so glad you are here. I believe therapy can be life changing. My philosophy is to meet you where you are and to help you create a life were you are able to thrive! I want to make sure you feel seen, heard and validated all while helping you create lasting change. Life can be difficult, but with the right skills and support it doesn’t have to be. Please reach out to me for a free 15 minute consultation or to schedule your first appointment to see if I am a good fit for you.
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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!
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All walks of life experience challenges, hardships, and discomfort. While it is human nature to want to avoid the discomfort, fix the pain, and escape the hardships, our attempts to do so often lead to more suffering and intensify our sense of fear and helplessness. Yet when we feel connected with our true selves, I believe we all have the power to make positive changes in our lives. With compassion and understanding, I strive to meet my clients where they are along life’s journey, providing tools and resources to help navigate the best path forward.
All walks of life experience challenges, hardships, and discomfort. While it is human nature to want to avoid the discomfort, fix the pain, and escape the hardships, our attempts to do so often lead to more suffering and intensify our sense of fear and helplessness. Yet when we feel connected with our true selves, I believe we all have the power to make positive changes in our lives. With compassion and understanding, I strive to meet my clients where they are along life’s journey, providing tools and resources to help navigate the best path forward.
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Ryan approaches each session with warmth, genuineness, and empathy. He believes in meeting each individual where they are and creating an environment that is built on trust, safety, and a strong, caring relationship. Therapy with Ryan is a safe and comprehensive exploration into one’s life that focuses on growth, evolution, insight, awareness, and understanding. Therapy with Ryan is a space that allows one to unfold and make sense of life’s complexities, resulting in a life and a way of being that feels authentic and meaningful.
Ryan approaches each session with warmth, genuineness, and empathy. He believes in meeting each individual where they are and creating an environment that is built on trust, safety, and a strong, caring relationship. Therapy with Ryan is a safe and comprehensive exploration into one’s life that focuses on growth, evolution, insight, awareness, and understanding. Therapy with Ryan is a space that allows one to unfold and make sense of life’s complexities, resulting in a life and a way of being that feels authentic and meaningful.
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My therapeutic approach is rooted in my deep respect and genuine interest in people. Since I am an expressive and inquisitive person, it comes naturally to me to practice a style of therapy that is both interactive and eclectic. I offer insights, observations, suggestions, feedback, as well as attentive listening. I am adaptable and able to adjust my style according to what works best for the client. As a team, my clients and I work together to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles to growth and well-being.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in my deep respect and genuine interest in people. Since I am an expressive and inquisitive person, it comes naturally to me to practice a style of therapy that is both interactive and eclectic. I offer insights, observations, suggestions, feedback, as well as attentive listening. I am adaptable and able to adjust my style according to what works best for the client. As a team, my clients and I work together to find creative solutions to overcome obstacles to growth and well-being.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.