Adults Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
Has life taken an unexpected turn? Are you faced with difficult life changes? You may feel unprepared for the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing, and you may find that your ability to cope is greatly challenged. You may have decisions to make in the midst of it all and feel confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I would be honored to support you through this difficult time and to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings; access your inner wisdom; find clarity; and feel better.
Has life taken an unexpected turn? Are you faced with difficult life changes? You may feel unprepared for the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing, and you may find that your ability to cope is greatly challenged. You may have decisions to make in the midst of it all and feel confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I would be honored to support you through this difficult time and to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings; access your inner wisdom; find clarity; and feel better.
Sebastian Beca
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MSc, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I am inspired by transformation, by the possibilities, freedom, and implications of deep personal change. I’ve seen it in myself and my clients. Moving from stagnation to aliveness, from isolation to love. I’m honored to work with you on your path of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation.
I am inspired by transformation, by the possibilities, freedom, and implications of deep personal change. I’ve seen it in myself and my clients. Moving from stagnation to aliveness, from isolation to love. I’m honored to work with you on your path of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation.
Amy Schmidt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I help people with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, lack of purpose or meaning, addiction &/or alcoholism and many other challenges. I use my knowledge and experience combined with empathy and compassion to support your therapeutic journey. I want to help you better understand yourself, develop coping skills for improved daily living and healthier relationships, and achieve a greater sense of inner peace. I use holistic techniques and client-centered therapy to support you in finding self-awareness, self-compassion, and balance, all of which are keys to the growth and healing process.
I help people with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, lack of purpose or meaning, addiction &/or alcoholism and many other challenges. I use my knowledge and experience combined with empathy and compassion to support your therapeutic journey. I want to help you better understand yourself, develop coping skills for improved daily living and healthier relationships, and achieve a greater sense of inner peace. I use holistic techniques and client-centered therapy to support you in finding self-awareness, self-compassion, and balance, all of which are keys to the growth and healing process.
Alisia Murphy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95064 (Online Only)
You are a woman who would like to deeply trust and take care of yourself. To really start nurturing the parts of you that need tenderness, have a place to explore what brings you alive or change what may be getting in the way of you being more fully yourself. You may be going through a major life change, navigating significant trauma or loss, managing health challenges, or you often put others ahead of yourself and are ready to do something different. You may not know how or where to begin but you are asking yourself, “Is it okay for me to take care of myself and what I really want?”
You are a woman who would like to deeply trust and take care of yourself. To really start nurturing the parts of you that need tenderness, have a place to explore what brings you alive or change what may be getting in the way of you being more fully yourself. You may be going through a major life change, navigating significant trauma or loss, managing health challenges, or you often put others ahead of yourself and are ready to do something different. You may not know how or where to begin but you are asking yourself, “Is it okay for me to take care of myself and what I really want?”
Naya McCoy
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
My name is Naya McCoy, and I am a psychotherapist deeply committed to facilitating personal healing and growth. I believe that everyone's unique story informs the direction of their journey, and I view therapy as a powerful tool to access it. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic and client-centered perspective. I am passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their own healing journeys. I believe that therapy serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path to personal growth and self-discovery. I aim to create a supportive environment where you can feel truly seen and heard.
My name is Naya McCoy, and I am a psychotherapist deeply committed to facilitating personal healing and growth. I believe that everyone's unique story informs the direction of their journey, and I view therapy as a powerful tool to access it. My therapeutic approach is rooted in a humanistic and client-centered perspective. I am passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their own healing journeys. I believe that therapy serves as a guiding light, illuminating the path to personal growth and self-discovery. I aim to create a supportive environment where you can feel truly seen and heard.
Vanessa Magee
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
You or a loved one may be struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, loss, or life transitions (emphasis on the life part). Maybe you just need someone to ask you how you are really doing and be able to hold space for that. You may try talking yourself out of your pain or experience by telling yourself “someone else has it worse” or “I don’t deserve to be happy after everything I’ve done”. We often tell ourselves that our feelings, conflicts, or stories must look a certain way for them to deserve attention. I am committed to allowing you to show up to therapy exactly as you need to without making any changes.
You or a loved one may be struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, loss, or life transitions (emphasis on the life part). Maybe you just need someone to ask you how you are really doing and be able to hold space for that. You may try talking yourself out of your pain or experience by telling yourself “someone else has it worse” or “I don’t deserve to be happy after everything I’ve done”. We often tell ourselves that our feelings, conflicts, or stories must look a certain way for them to deserve attention. I am committed to allowing you to show up to therapy exactly as you need to without making any changes.
I guide people in exploring challenges, discovering what means most, and effecting lasting change in their lives. I offer a safe relationship in which you can explore, discover, and grow. Therapy offers a way out of confusion, pain and suffering: it is absolutely possible to shift your thinking, your feelings, and relationship patterns and to feel more at ease in your own skin!
I guide people in exploring challenges, discovering what means most, and effecting lasting change in their lives. I offer a safe relationship in which you can explore, discover, and grow. Therapy offers a way out of confusion, pain and suffering: it is absolutely possible to shift your thinking, your feelings, and relationship patterns and to feel more at ease in your own skin!
Thistle Hofvendahl
Associate Clinical Social Worker, MSW, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Finding the right therapist can feel challenging, whether you’re looking for yourself, your child, or as a couple. I'm here to hold a welcoming, exploratory space where you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and feel more confident. I enjoy working with couples, youth, parents, and the LGBTQ+ community. I have an accepting, collaborative approach. Through out work together, my clients learn to identify and express their emotions and develop healthy coping skills. As a result, their self esteem and communication improve and they feel less overwhelmed.
Finding the right therapist can feel challenging, whether you’re looking for yourself, your child, or as a couple. I'm here to hold a welcoming, exploratory space where you can develop a deeper understanding of yourself and feel more confident. I enjoy working with couples, youth, parents, and the LGBTQ+ community. I have an accepting, collaborative approach. Through out work together, my clients learn to identify and express their emotions and develop healthy coping skills. As a result, their self esteem and communication improve and they feel less overwhelmed.
Welcome! I commend your strength in taking this step. As a therapist, I believe my role is to serve as a mirror that reflects all of your strengths and humanity. As relational beings, we hurt, heal, and grow through relationships; the therapeutic relationship is no different. I foster a safe space to explore and understand your patterns and experiences. We look towards the present to find what you would like to change to step further into your authenticity and fullness. Together we cultivate the tools and skills that will help you find healing and ease.
Welcome! I commend your strength in taking this step. As a therapist, I believe my role is to serve as a mirror that reflects all of your strengths and humanity. As relational beings, we hurt, heal, and grow through relationships; the therapeutic relationship is no different. I foster a safe space to explore and understand your patterns and experiences. We look towards the present to find what you would like to change to step further into your authenticity and fullness. Together we cultivate the tools and skills that will help you find healing and ease.
Do you want to stop repeating unhealthy patterns and live a life that brings you an increased sense of joy, calm and health? We can work together to address past traumas, decrease your feelings of anxiety and/or sadness, change addictive habits and improve your relationships. My approach is collaborative, experiential, emotionally focused, person-centered and sometimes even fun. I have been a marriage and family therapist for over20 years and have success in providing compassionate and supportive therapy. The basis of my therapeutic approach is to create a safe environment based on trust and respect.
Do you want to stop repeating unhealthy patterns and live a life that brings you an increased sense of joy, calm and health? We can work together to address past traumas, decrease your feelings of anxiety and/or sadness, change addictive habits and improve your relationships. My approach is collaborative, experiential, emotionally focused, person-centered and sometimes even fun. I have been a marriage and family therapist for over20 years and have success in providing compassionate and supportive therapy. The basis of my therapeutic approach is to create a safe environment based on trust and respect.
Are you or family experiencing challenges that make life hard and impact your achieving goals? Are you wanting to improve: life experiences (career, academic, partner, identity, etc.); anxiety, depression, organization, attention, learning; social, work relationships, communication with people in your life? Are you or family in a minority or a gender/sex/sexuality, neuro-diverse group, or in Tech dealing with personal, social, or work issues? If you are open to face, overcome, have compassion for yourself, and grow from these challenges, and are ready to start your growth journey contact me today for a free intro session.
Are you or family experiencing challenges that make life hard and impact your achieving goals? Are you wanting to improve: life experiences (career, academic, partner, identity, etc.); anxiety, depression, organization, attention, learning; social, work relationships, communication with people in your life? Are you or family in a minority or a gender/sex/sexuality, neuro-diverse group, or in Tech dealing with personal, social, or work issues? If you are open to face, overcome, have compassion for yourself, and grow from these challenges, and are ready to start your growth journey contact me today for a free intro session.
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Do you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world? My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assult. I also love to work with couples who are dealing with conflict, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I love helping you find your way back to one another.
Do you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world? My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assult. I also love to work with couples who are dealing with conflict, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I love helping you find your way back to one another.
April Kirkhart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (Online Only)
We are in the midst of great change, which can bring uncertainty and feelings of anxiety. Any grief, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, depression or old patterns you were already dealing with, may feel compounded by the current climate. Therapy can help you stay connected and gain much needed support and perspective. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW no. 104585), and bring a strengths-based and person-centered approach to my clients. I'm accepting new clients on private pay basis.
We are in the midst of great change, which can bring uncertainty and feelings of anxiety. Any grief, life transitions, relational issues, anxiety, depression or old patterns you were already dealing with, may feel compounded by the current climate. Therapy can help you stay connected and gain much needed support and perspective. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW no. 104585), and bring a strengths-based and person-centered approach to my clients. I'm accepting new clients on private pay basis.
Beth Chiarelli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
I have been providing safe spaces for over 25 years in highly energetic medical settings. I approach each individual with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity to prioritize autonomy and self-determination. Much of my work has been with people with CPTSD, PTSD, Grief, Complex medical issues, Co-Dependency, LGBTQ+, Alcohol/Drug use. I specialize in individualized treatment plans by assessing needs, providing reflective listening and clarifying goals. Checking in to make sure that we are moving at a pace convenient for you. Are you struggling with anxiety/depression? Are you tired and ready for change?
I have been providing safe spaces for over 25 years in highly energetic medical settings. I approach each individual with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity to prioritize autonomy and self-determination. Much of my work has been with people with CPTSD, PTSD, Grief, Complex medical issues, Co-Dependency, LGBTQ+, Alcohol/Drug use. I specialize in individualized treatment plans by assessing needs, providing reflective listening and clarifying goals. Checking in to make sure that we are moving at a pace convenient for you. Are you struggling with anxiety/depression? Are you tired and ready for change?
People seek therapy for all kinds of reasons, but common to all of them is the fact that their life is not working as well as they want. This can be for a multitude of reasons; anxieties, depression, relationship issues, lack of fulfillment, purpose or meaning. Psychological symptoms are signals that alert us to examine the obstacles that hinder us from moving through life more freely with a sense of aliveness and agency.
People seek therapy for all kinds of reasons, but common to all of them is the fact that their life is not working as well as they want. This can be for a multitude of reasons; anxieties, depression, relationship issues, lack of fulfillment, purpose or meaning. Psychological symptoms are signals that alert us to examine the obstacles that hinder us from moving through life more freely with a sense of aliveness and agency.
Penelope Rayas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Online Only)
Welcome to my website! I am so glad you stopped by! Has life become overwhelming? I can help! I became a therapist to help others live a fuller, happier life. My years as Marriage and Family Therapist, help me provide you with the skills you need to ease your emotional pain, build better relationships, and change your life for the better. I am spiritual, empathetic and openminded and my practice is based on connection, body and mind awareness, empathy, deep understanding and compassion. My practice is body centered and body positive.
Welcome to my website! I am so glad you stopped by! Has life become overwhelming? I can help! I became a therapist to help others live a fuller, happier life. My years as Marriage and Family Therapist, help me provide you with the skills you need to ease your emotional pain, build better relationships, and change your life for the better. I am spiritual, empathetic and openminded and my practice is based on connection, body and mind awareness, empathy, deep understanding and compassion. My practice is body centered and body positive.
Hello, my name is Melissa Lehrich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have an admiration for those who seek to heal and create a more meaningful life, My focus is to help individuals find peace in themselves and become aware of their inner strengths. We will work together to help you grow from your struggles, increase your quality of life and move forward to where you would like to be. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
Hello, my name is Melissa Lehrich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have an admiration for those who seek to heal and create a more meaningful life, My focus is to help individuals find peace in themselves and become aware of their inner strengths. We will work together to help you grow from your struggles, increase your quality of life and move forward to where you would like to be. My treatment approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy.
I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 20 years experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients.
I have presented at international trainings on how the body stores emotions and trauma, the transforming work of inner identities and living from one's Essential Self.
I am an interactive and dynamic therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help address life's challenges. I integrate complimentary modalities and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach.
With compassion and understanding I work with each individual to help build and attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 20 years experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients.
I have presented at international trainings on how the body stores emotions and trauma, the transforming work of inner identities and living from one's Essential Self.
I am an interactive and dynamic therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help address life's challenges. I integrate complimentary modalities and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach.
With compassion and understanding I work with each individual to help build and attain the personal growth they're striving for.
Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Perhaps you are feeling stuck, trapped or anxious. Maybe you believe you don't measure up to what you assume others expect of you or what you expect of yourself. These feelings and beliefs frequently indicate aspects in your life rooted in early life trauma that are trying to get your attention, but can feel intolerable and unbearable at times. Growing the ability to connect with the many parts and experiences of your life in a new way could be key. Learning to relate with compassion to the beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and concerns that arise can be an invitation for new understanding, meaning, and creativity.
Perhaps you are feeling stuck, trapped or anxious. Maybe you believe you don't measure up to what you assume others expect of you or what you expect of yourself. These feelings and beliefs frequently indicate aspects in your life rooted in early life trauma that are trying to get your attention, but can feel intolerable and unbearable at times. Growing the ability to connect with the many parts and experiences of your life in a new way could be key. Learning to relate with compassion to the beliefs, thoughts, feelings, and concerns that arise can be an invitation for new understanding, meaning, and creativity.
David M. Powers
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Why are you seeking a therapist? Gaining an understanding of your needs is the first step we take together to develop your personal therapy. Yes, you read that right. I encourage my clients to be active participants in the development of their therapy. What is effective for one person is not necessarily effective for another. The strength of my therapeutic approach is in its transparency and my focus on guiding and empowering you, the client, in becoming an agent of change in your own life.
Why are you seeking a therapist? Gaining an understanding of your needs is the first step we take together to develop your personal therapy. Yes, you read that right. I encourage my clients to be active participants in the development of their therapy. What is effective for one person is not necessarily effective for another. The strength of my therapeutic approach is in its transparency and my focus on guiding and empowering you, the client, in becoming an agent of change in your own life.
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