Adults Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
I'm an experienced therapist of over 25 years having spent thousands of counseling hours with individuals, couples and groups. Women's issues such as sexual abuse, miscarriage, abortion, traumatic events, marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and PTSD - are my specialty. I have counseled hundreds of couples to improve communication, intimacy/connection issues, trust; and to heal from infidelity, addictions and wounds that threaten the relationship. Issues of teens and young adults are important to address early in life: school, career, sexuality, relationships, traumas. Better to get help sooner than later!
I'm an experienced therapist of over 25 years having spent thousands of counseling hours with individuals, couples and groups. Women's issues such as sexual abuse, miscarriage, abortion, traumatic events, marital/relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief and PTSD - are my specialty. I have counseled hundreds of couples to improve communication, intimacy/connection issues, trust; and to heal from infidelity, addictions and wounds that threaten the relationship. Issues of teens and young adults are important to address early in life: school, career, sexuality, relationships, traumas. Better to get help sooner than later!
Jessica Lee Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I specialize in working with older adolescents and young adults, ranging in age from 16-33 yrs., who are needing help with life transitions, anxiety, reducing school or work related pressure/stress, overcoming insecurities, self doubt and avoiding burn out. I love helping young people learn to listen to their own inner guidance as they navigate the healing process and life's challenges. I have a special affinity for helping individuals learn to find the deeper meaning behind their struggles.
I specialize in working with older adolescents and young adults, ranging in age from 16-33 yrs., who are needing help with life transitions, anxiety, reducing school or work related pressure/stress, overcoming insecurities, self doubt and avoiding burn out. I love helping young people learn to listen to their own inner guidance as they navigate the healing process and life's challenges. I have a special affinity for helping individuals learn to find the deeper meaning behind their struggles.
Claire Wilkinson Girczyc
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Do you feel stuck, unhappy, and dissatisfied? Having problems in relationships? Does each day feel like too much to handle? Take the first step toward making positive change in your life by scheduling an appointment. Working together, we can identify your goals and desires, recognize and capitalize on your strengths, find strategies to relieve your stress and anxiety, improve your mood, reinvigorate your relationships, and increase your life satisfaction. I provide caring, supportive, non-judgmental, confidential therapy for adults, teens, children, and couples online, and in my welcoming, comfortable office.
Do you feel stuck, unhappy, and dissatisfied? Having problems in relationships? Does each day feel like too much to handle? Take the first step toward making positive change in your life by scheduling an appointment. Working together, we can identify your goals and desires, recognize and capitalize on your strengths, find strategies to relieve your stress and anxiety, improve your mood, reinvigorate your relationships, and increase your life satisfaction. I provide caring, supportive, non-judgmental, confidential therapy for adults, teens, children, and couples online, and in my welcoming, comfortable office.
Harmony Within Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I love working with young adults and adults through all stages of your life.
We live in Paradise but I realize at times even Paradise feels difficult. Looking for a therapist can be as challenging as the reasons we are seeking one. I approach therapy as a team, working together to find solutions, work through challenges, look at your strengths in an effort to bring some solace back into your life and get you living again, not just surviving. My style is primarily interactive, I work through the eyes of curiosity and I like to use humor and try to interject some fun into our therapy sessions, realizing how heavy it could be to work through your stuff.
I love working with young adults and adults through all stages of your life.
We live in Paradise but I realize at times even Paradise feels difficult. Looking for a therapist can be as challenging as the reasons we are seeking one. I approach therapy as a team, working together to find solutions, work through challenges, look at your strengths in an effort to bring some solace back into your life and get you living again, not just surviving. My style is primarily interactive, I work through the eyes of curiosity and I like to use humor and try to interject some fun into our therapy sessions, realizing how heavy it could be to work through your stuff.
Lorraine Cahn
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years of working with children, teens, adults and families.
I enjoy helping people set and meet their own goals. I am eager to meet you where you are and take you to where you want to go.
I am an experienced therapist with over 30 years of working with children, teens, adults and families.
I enjoy helping people set and meet their own goals. I am eager to meet you where you are and take you to where you want to go.
David B. Ruso
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and the elderly.
Entering into the right therapeutic relationship is the first step toward healing and change. Working collaboratively we will explore the origins of any problems or pain you have be struggling with, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for you. As mental and emotional material is explored, the ability to experience greater freedom and enjoyment in your relationships, work, and family life will become more readily accessible and tangible in daily life.
I have extensive experience providing psychotherapy for adults, young adults, and the elderly.
Entering into the right therapeutic relationship is the first step toward healing and change. Working collaboratively we will explore the origins of any problems or pain you have be struggling with, at a pace that is safe and comfortable for you. As mental and emotional material is explored, the ability to experience greater freedom and enjoyment in your relationships, work, and family life will become more readily accessible and tangible in daily life.
I am committed to the process of helping people discover and integrate the deeper personal truths which underlie symptoms and issues. I invite clients to be endlessly curious and to do "detective work" with me, seeking to understand the clues offered by their own psyches. I work with adults and older teens, providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Some of my influences are Carl Jung, Arnold Mindell, Jean Shinoda Bolen, John Enright, Richard Schwartz and John Gottman. I work with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, spiritual identity, addiction recovery, codependency and trauma. I offer over 30 years of private practice experience.
I am committed to the process of helping people discover and integrate the deeper personal truths which underlie symptoms and issues. I invite clients to be endlessly curious and to do "detective work" with me, seeking to understand the clues offered by their own psyches. I work with adults and older teens, providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Some of my influences are Carl Jung, Arnold Mindell, Jean Shinoda Bolen, John Enright, Richard Schwartz and John Gottman. I work with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, spiritual identity, addiction recovery, codependency and trauma. I offer over 30 years of private practice experience.
Julie Herzog
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
I am a holistic psychotherapist and will work to help you integrate mind, body and spirit. I believe we all have the propensity for health and wellness. Together we can work with your acute crisis or your desire to explore a deeper connection to self. Helping individuals (children, teens, adults), couples and families throughout the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay area....I look forward to meeting you, working with you and assisting you in achieving better mental health.
I am a holistic psychotherapist and will work to help you integrate mind, body and spirit. I believe we all have the propensity for health and wellness. Together we can work with your acute crisis or your desire to explore a deeper connection to self. Helping individuals (children, teens, adults), couples and families throughout the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay area....I look forward to meeting you, working with you and assisting you in achieving better mental health.
I have seen couples rediscover intimacy and connection, women heal from past hurts, adults break free from stress and anxiety, and families grow closer.
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.
I have seen couples rediscover intimacy and connection, women heal from past hurts, adults break free from stress and anxiety, and families grow closer.
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.
Treating adults, couples, families, adolescents, and LGBTQ.
Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Teletherapy/In Office in Monterey Peninsula, Central CA. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, and behavior problems. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare.
Treating adults, couples, families, adolescents, and LGBTQ.
Psychotherapist/University Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, California State University, Monterey Bay. Teletherapy/In Office in Monterey Peninsula, Central CA. Specializing in the treatment of depression, anxiety, personality disturbances, mood disorders, relational problems, attachment disorders, marital discord, stress, family conflict, and behavior problems. Fee for service $120.00 per therapy hour. Panel provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Cal Viva/United Healthcare.
Aimee Pomerleau
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
14 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
I counsel individual adults and couples in various areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic health conditions, sexuality, personal growth, relationship issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients through the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center, www.scneurofeedback.com. I will be supervising a LPCC Associate starting Fall 2023. + + Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I can support you in the process of moving forward. Using present moment experience, we'll explore how you relate with yourself and others. In this way, you can learn to set boundaries, expand your emotional capacity, as well as give and receive love more deeply.
I counsel individual adults and couples in various areas including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic health conditions, sexuality, personal growth, relationship issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
I am currently only accepting new neurofeedback clients through the Santa Cruz Neurofeedback Center, www.scneurofeedback.com. I will be supervising a LPCC Associate starting Fall 2023. + + Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? I can support you in the process of moving forward. Using present moment experience, we'll explore how you relate with yourself and others. In this way, you can learn to set boundaries, expand your emotional capacity, as well as give and receive love more deeply.
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I have limited space for adults with CPTSD seeking long term treatment.
Welcome to the playroom! Play is the language of children, making it the most effective way to treat their mental health. Play Therapy makes it safe for kids to express things that are too hard to talk about and allows them to process experiences in a way that make sense. Imaginary dragons fought during therapy will help a child figure out how to win the battles of their own life. I use the power of play to join in, letting me see things from their perspective. By fighting these battles together, the playroom becomes a place where kids learn who they truly are and how to cope, resulting in healing, hope and connection.
I have limited space for adults with CPTSD seeking long term treatment.
Welcome to the playroom! Play is the language of children, making it the most effective way to treat their mental health. Play Therapy makes it safe for kids to express things that are too hard to talk about and allows them to process experiences in a way that make sense. Imaginary dragons fought during therapy will help a child figure out how to win the battles of their own life. I use the power of play to join in, letting me see things from their perspective. By fighting these battles together, the playroom becomes a place where kids learn who they truly are and how to cope, resulting in healing, hope and connection.
Karen Huckaby
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Waitlist for new clients
What's up! I'm love working with young adults and individuals who are going through big changes: sorting out their identity, new job/college experiences, shifts in relationship or religious beliefs. I also work with those who've experienced religious trauma, had adverse religious experiences, or experienced spiritual abuse. I won't ask clients to go where I haven't been myself: I've been doing my own healing in these areas over the years as well. It’s such an honor to work with courageous people who want to figure themselves out, so they can figure out where they'd like to go!
What's up! I'm love working with young adults and individuals who are going through big changes: sorting out their identity, new job/college experiences, shifts in relationship or religious beliefs. I also work with those who've experienced religious trauma, had adverse religious experiences, or experienced spiritual abuse. I won't ask clients to go where I haven't been myself: I've been doing my own healing in these areas over the years as well. It’s such an honor to work with courageous people who want to figure themselves out, so they can figure out where they'd like to go!
Are you frustrated with the amount of anxiety you feel on a daily basis? Is anxiety getting in the way of living your life? Or maybe your child's anxiety is causing your family stress. I can help! I view anxiety as treatable and provide effective and time-limited therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I LOVE helping anxious people lead more value-oriented (and less fearful!) lives. I have been seeing therapy patients for over a decade, using scientifically-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approaches. I use my background in clinical neuroscience to deliver cutting-edge treatment for anxiety.
Are you frustrated with the amount of anxiety you feel on a daily basis? Is anxiety getting in the way of living your life? Or maybe your child's anxiety is causing your family stress. I can help! I view anxiety as treatable and provide effective and time-limited therapy to children, adolescents and adults. I LOVE helping anxious people lead more value-oriented (and less fearful!) lives. I have been seeing therapy patients for over a decade, using scientifically-based, cognitive-behavioral (CBT) approaches. I use my background in clinical neuroscience to deliver cutting-edge treatment for anxiety.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. I grew up in the Santa Cruz area and I am thrilled to be serving our beautiful community. I provide both therapy and psychological testing to children and adults in order to help my patients grow into their full potential. Oftentimes, problems that seem insurmountable are due to the ways in which we perceive them. Feeling as though we lack the power to change keep us locked in old, unproductive patterns. Understanding what is holding you back is often the key to growth, change, and greater life satisfaction.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and have been serving the needs of children, adolescents, and adults for over 20 years. I grew up in the Santa Cruz area and I am thrilled to be serving our beautiful community. I provide both therapy and psychological testing to children and adults in order to help my patients grow into their full potential. Oftentimes, problems that seem insurmountable are due to the ways in which we perceive them. Feeling as though we lack the power to change keep us locked in old, unproductive patterns. Understanding what is holding you back is often the key to growth, change, and greater life satisfaction.
), intrinsically motivated adolescents, and individual adults.
I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities which can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety for you in the therapy process, as well as collaborativity. I have developed a process that I call Developmental Mindfulness to promote wellness on the somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels of human experience. I integrate somatic modalities, archetypal psychology, art therapy, play therapy, the fundamentals of qigong and yoga, Internal Family Systems, narrative strategies, cognitive strategies, and nutritional psychology.
), intrinsically motivated adolescents, and individual adults.
I believe that healing and growth are innate human capacities which can become overwhelmed by powerful and/or chronic stressors. My priorities for our healing relationship are to ensure a sense of safety for you in the therapy process, as well as collaborativity. I have developed a process that I call Developmental Mindfulness to promote wellness on the somatic, emotional, and cognitive levels of human experience. I integrate somatic modalities, archetypal psychology, art therapy, play therapy, the fundamentals of qigong and yoga, Internal Family Systems, narrative strategies, cognitive strategies, and nutritional psychology.
Kimberly Marshall
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
Kim Marshall Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Kim works with a variety of individuals and couples. She provides an inviting and warm space to explore client’s goals and address areas where they feel stuck or hopeless. She believes that through a safe and caring therapeutic relationship, hope, change and flourishing will emerge. Kim works with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, life transitions, parenting, parenting adult children, and relational conflicts.
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.
Hello, my name is Nina Atanassova, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I help clients with issues related to: Depression and Anxiety - Stress Management - Domestic Violence - Anger Management - Self Esteem Issues - Communication and Relationship Issues - Adolescent Behavioral Issues - Trauma, Grief and Loss - Parenting and Step-Parenting Issues. Most of my clients are high-functioning adults who experience anxiety, depression, relationship and life stress/transition issues.
Hello, my name is Nina Atanassova, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I provide counseling to individuals, couples, and families. I help clients with issues related to: Depression and Anxiety - Stress Management - Domestic Violence - Anger Management - Self Esteem Issues - Communication and Relationship Issues - Adolescent Behavioral Issues - Trauma, Grief and Loss - Parenting and Step-Parenting Issues. Most of my clients are high-functioning adults who experience anxiety, depression, relationship and life stress/transition issues.
Carrie Likeness
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Waitlist for new clients
Extensive work with children to adults.
Welcome! Are you feeling frozen, avoidant, exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain in life? Many of us do from time to time and this is where psychotherapy makes a difference. My passion as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is helping those struggling with phase of life issues, blocks to personal growth or vibrancy, and the day to day challenges of mental health symptoms. I will work collaboratively with you to tailor personalized treatment so you can identify and articulate your barriers and then work to get unstuck.
Extensive work with children to adults.
Welcome! Are you feeling frozen, avoidant, exhausted, disconnected, or uncertain in life? Many of us do from time to time and this is where psychotherapy makes a difference. My passion as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist is helping those struggling with phase of life issues, blocks to personal growth or vibrancy, and the day to day challenges of mental health symptoms. I will work collaboratively with you to tailor personalized treatment so you can identify and articulate your barriers and then work to get unstuck.
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