Child Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA

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Are you suffering from the effects of trauma in your life? Are you finding that talk therapy alone is not shifting patterns of mood and behavior? I am a holistic psychotherapist with specialized training in Somatic Experiencing and the Neuro-Affective Relational Model. You may feel as though you don't know who you are any more, that life has become burdensome, or maybe you have the sense that you were never really your authentic self to begin with. Perhaps you experience physiological and behavioral symptoms such as addiction, overwhelm, and isolation. This loss of connection to self/other is indicative of trauma. I can help you.

I am not currently accepting new clients. Please feel free to check with me about future availability. I am passionate about using therapeutic approaches that engage body, heart, mind, and soul to support transformative change. My work is client centered. I foster connection with and amplification of the client's inner wise mind and personal strengths to facilitate growth and healing. I've benefited from a life-long spiritual practice and diverse life experience and I bring a calm presence and a deep understanding of the human condition into my work with clients.

How can I be of help to you? What has you looking through these profiles? If circumstances are overwhelming you, loaded with challenges coming too rapidly, and you're doubting your ability to handle it all, this may be the right time to enlist the dedicated help of a trained and caring therapist. Depression and anxiety are common reactions when change, loss or discouragement overwhelm you. I work with each client to assist him or her to see their own value and strength as well as the blindspots that can sap your energy and joy.

I work with couples with challenging relationship issues (including infidelity). I work with teenagers and their families (including various "addictions" drug/alc, computer/video games, social media, pornography). I work with people who have been sexually and physically abused. I work with people experiencing grief and loss. I work with couples and individuals who are conflict avoidant and provide skills to work through conflict. I also work with family of origin unresolved hurt and trauma. I help identify the origin of auto-pilot buttons and defenses. Lastly, self-esteem and personal growth challenges. Change is hard not impossible.

I assist individuals, couples and families whose lives have been impacted by life's developmental stages and transitions. These includes elationship issues, career and retirement decisions, parenting (including Postpartem Depression) aging, chronic pain and disability, and often include symptoms of PTSD depression, stress, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and isolation.

People seek therapy because something in their life is not working. They are unhappy. I believe change is always possible and that I can help people live a fuller life. I have trust in everyone's ability to heal. Therapy is a process of being with another human being who wants to change, listening to his/her story, witnessing his/her pain, confusion and uncertainty. I believe that healing comes from acceptance of others and ourselves, remembering our strengths and developing healthy relationships. Therapy is a practice of Mindfulness; giving deep attention to what is happening in the present moment.

I support you in remembering yourself and allowing your inner healing intelligence to return you to connection with your wholeness.

As a seasoned therapist & clinical supervisor for 35+ years, I am honored to assist you in your personal &/or professional journey towards growth & a greater sense of well-being. My role is as witness & facilitator in the therapeutic process to help you gain deeper insight, awareness, self-compassion, and useful practices leading you towards your intended goals. I am acutely attuned to the individuals with whom I work & so the therapeutic journey is unique to what you bring & what you need. I will partner with you in a collaborative & dynamic fashion, insuring you feel empowered along the way. We'll use the therapeutic process to:

My work as a therapist is to create a safe, supportive space for clients to open up, experience life as it is right now, and explore whatever is calling out for attention from within or from outer challenges. This work is empowering to my clients as they connect with a flow of healing and transformation from within themselves and learn new tools for living more fully-tools that they can carry into their lives long after our time together has passed.

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.

Welcome! My name is Heather Rodriguez, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience working with teens, at-risk youth, adults, parents, and families. I help with issues like Depression, Anxiety, Sexual abuse/trauma, Sexual Identity, Stress, Grief, Trauma, Relationships, Self-Harm, and Coping Skills. I incorporate many modalities including Crisis Intervention, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I recognize that seeking therapy is a difficult decision, and I am proud of you for taking the first step!

We live in a demanding era in which the choices and pressures of everyday life can be overwhelming, causing both interpersonal and intrapersonal conflict. Therapy is the process of change, generating self-affirming thought patterns towards a hopeful and resilient future, a centered and balanced life.

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 acheiving 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 is good enough.

Being a parent can activate so much in us. There are moments of incredible joy, wonder and connection. There is so much exhaustion. There are times that can feel like they are draining your spirit. In these times you can feel like a hollow, empty shell going through the motions of life and parenthood. It can feel like there is a fog of stress and anxiety hanging over even the sunniest of days. It can feel so far away from what you imagined. This soul draining feeling has a powerful message for you. Somewhere along the way you lost your connection to yourself.

Taking the step, having the courage, to reach out for support is extremely brave. You absolutely deserve it and you do not have to face your challenges alone. I am here as a guide, a support, and a resource for accompanying you in facing whatever obstacles have been leaving you feeling depleted, overwhelmed, hopeless or exhausted. Whether or not you are managing depression, anxiety, a major life transition, loss and grief, or looking for someone to work through a recent or past traumatic event, I am here to help. I am here to offer you relief from trying to figure out a way to cope or overcome it alone.

I invite you to join me on a journey of inner discovery! I will gently guide, empower and inspire you to build up your inner strength - and diminish the blocks that inhibit your positive energy and potential. We will develop awareness into the stories, patterns and core beliefs that are causing you suffering and holding you back.

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.

I work well with motivated clients who are looking to improve their daily lives through self-exploration, and are open to challenging their current patterns in order to reach your goals. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, feeling stuck, work/life stress, relationship issues, past trauma, or managing the daily challenges we are facing during this COVID-19 global shift, I would love to be here to support you. I work primarily with individuals and groups.