Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
![Photo of Cindy Hedlin, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9824f793-d751-4abb-9dd9-bf422c2beb93/2/320x400.jpeg)
Is your child struggling at home or in school? Are you having a hard time understanding what you/your child are going through? Are you looking for strategies to help your child thrive? If a parent or teacher is concerned about your child's mental health, social skills, or development, I'm here to help. Sometimes this may be a temporary worry relating to natural growing pains that are part of every child's development, an event in the child’s life, such as the loss of a loved one, or the beginning of a deeper issue. I understand the emotional stress a family experiences when a child is struggling.
Is your child struggling at home or in school? Are you having a hard time understanding what you/your child are going through? Are you looking for strategies to help your child thrive? If a parent or teacher is concerned about your child's mental health, social skills, or development, I'm here to help. Sometimes this may be a temporary worry relating to natural growing pains that are part of every child's development, an event in the child’s life, such as the loss of a loved one, or the beginning of a deeper issue. I understand the emotional stress a family experiences when a child is struggling.
![Photo of Kellie Price, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6d9ff5bd-a1f5-4ab6-9b48-a6834c032165/1/320x400.png)
Hi, my name is Kellie Price and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping others work through life challenges. I have many years of clinical experience in working with individuals and families experiencing an array of life events. My approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, meeting a client where they are at. Building rapport and trust is essential to a good therapeutic relationship. I like to provide homework to my clients as appropriate to encourage the work outside of sessions. I also have experience in crisis intervention.
Hi, my name is Kellie Price and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am passionate about helping others work through life challenges. I have many years of clinical experience in working with individuals and families experiencing an array of life events. My approach is non-judgmental, empathetic, meeting a client where they are at. Building rapport and trust is essential to a good therapeutic relationship. I like to provide homework to my clients as appropriate to encourage the work outside of sessions. I also have experience in crisis intervention.
![Photo of Alison Brooks, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cce60d9-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/4/320x400.jpeg)
We learn how to regard ourselves from the earliest relationships we have. From the nurturing of our nature or lack thereof, a template of how to treat ourselves and relate to others is set. The good news... this template is not set in permanence and is subject to change with focused intent! I am dedicated to helping you achieve these changes. Therapy is an art form which involves attending to a Client's specific emotional pains. The art of my practice is in knowing when to provide silence or words, when to challenge or encourage, when to include techniques, when to just be.
We learn how to regard ourselves from the earliest relationships we have. From the nurturing of our nature or lack thereof, a template of how to treat ourselves and relate to others is set. The good news... this template is not set in permanence and is subject to change with focused intent! I am dedicated to helping you achieve these changes. Therapy is an art form which involves attending to a Client's specific emotional pains. The art of my practice is in knowing when to provide silence or words, when to challenge or encourage, when to include techniques, when to just be.
![Photo of Rib Scott, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5147fb97-6c5a-4fbb-b33e-e7baa26bf7de/1/320x400.jpeg)
For Couples & Relationships: Even the most loving partners sometimes hit snags that seem to undermine all their efforts at repair. Nothing shifts the script like facilitation from a compassionate third party who arrives prepared to listen and help you deeply hear and understand each other’s emotional experiences. For Teens: The transition from child to adult can be terrifying, surprising, magical, amazing and even boring at times. Support from an unrelated grownup can allow adolescents to safely explore aspects of themselves that feel especially confusing, misunderstood, or rejected.
For Couples & Relationships: Even the most loving partners sometimes hit snags that seem to undermine all their efforts at repair. Nothing shifts the script like facilitation from a compassionate third party who arrives prepared to listen and help you deeply hear and understand each other’s emotional experiences. For Teens: The transition from child to adult can be terrifying, surprising, magical, amazing and even boring at times. Support from an unrelated grownup can allow adolescents to safely explore aspects of themselves that feel especially confusing, misunderstood, or rejected.
![Photo of Suzy Ross, PhD, CTRS, RTC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/cf60ddfb-7bb9-4468-b734-754b267dfb5f/1/320x400.jpeg)
Suzy Ross
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, CTRS, RTC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
If you prefer efficient approaches that help you to face, heal, and integrate distressing, peak or psychedelic experiences through evidence-based, experiential, somatic, and ancient exercises, contact me. I am a recreational therapist specializing in trauma and transformation, professor, and author of The Map to Wholeness. I will guide you through neurolinguistic programming for emotional breakthroughs, biofeedback to restore harmony in the body, and bilateral stimulation for integration. See me to transform feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loneliness into self-love, play, peace, and joy so you can become whole.
If you prefer efficient approaches that help you to face, heal, and integrate distressing, peak or psychedelic experiences through evidence-based, experiential, somatic, and ancient exercises, contact me. I am a recreational therapist specializing in trauma and transformation, professor, and author of The Map to Wholeness. I will guide you through neurolinguistic programming for emotional breakthroughs, biofeedback to restore harmony in the body, and bilateral stimulation for integration. See me to transform feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, and loneliness into self-love, play, peace, and joy so you can become whole.
![Photo of Leilani Jefferies, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/384ae8b7-55aa-46ab-b34c-e88c8028e00e/1/320x400.jpeg)
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
We are taught to constantly go, but sometimes we need to stop, look inside, and find what's keeping us from moving forward. I offer a safe container to do this. You have the knowledge within to choose the right path. It's my job to walk with you, lighting the way. Containment and clarity: this is what I can offer to you as my client. I offer therapy in English/Spanish to individuals, couples, and families. I have advanced training in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also offer parenting support.
We are taught to constantly go, but sometimes we need to stop, look inside, and find what's keeping us from moving forward. I offer a safe container to do this. You have the knowledge within to choose the right path. It's my job to walk with you, lighting the way. Containment and clarity: this is what I can offer to you as my client. I offer therapy in English/Spanish to individuals, couples, and families. I have advanced training in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also offer parenting support.
![Photo of Gail Wylde, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4ef6c033-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/1/320x400.jpeg)
Gail Wylde
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
My goal is to help you find your strengths so that you can live a happier, more purposeful life at any age. Many people suffer from crippling depression and anxiety for years before seeking treatment. With so many cutting edge therapies that have been proven to help lessen symptoms, there is no reason to remain unhappy, lonely and isolated. Whether you are 15 or 105, you deserve to live a life of joy and meaning unencumbered by sadness and despair. I have worked with elderly and disabled clients as well as college students and adults and have seen clients grow and change and live their best lives. You can too.
My goal is to help you find your strengths so that you can live a happier, more purposeful life at any age. Many people suffer from crippling depression and anxiety for years before seeking treatment. With so many cutting edge therapies that have been proven to help lessen symptoms, there is no reason to remain unhappy, lonely and isolated. Whether you are 15 or 105, you deserve to live a life of joy and meaning unencumbered by sadness and despair. I have worked with elderly and disabled clients as well as college students and adults and have seen clients grow and change and live their best lives. You can too.
![Photo of Shauna Warda, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b9b124c4-c886-4f8a-b251-58f52986c066/1/320x400.png)
I help with depression, anxiety, academic issues, and self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and strength-based, using cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic, and family systems theories. I create a safe, nurturing, and confidential space for patients to lead their mental health journey.
I help with depression, anxiety, academic issues, and self-esteem. My approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and strength-based, using cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, humanistic, and family systems theories. I create a safe, nurturing, and confidential space for patients to lead their mental health journey.
![Photo of Kelly Jo Sumner, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/89d8b119-2602-481b-9abe-bb6835f9c91e/1/320x400.png)
We all possess the innate potential for healing and transformation. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to address personal, relational, or mental health concerns and provides valuable support in your journey towards greater wellbeing. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating personal insight and growth, and strengthening their relationships. I believe that genuineness, empathy, and collaboration are cornerstones of successful therapy and provide a welcoming and inclusive space where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self.
We all possess the innate potential for healing and transformation. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to address personal, relational, or mental health concerns and provides valuable support in your journey towards greater wellbeing. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating personal insight and growth, and strengthening their relationships. I believe that genuineness, empathy, and collaboration are cornerstones of successful therapy and provide a welcoming and inclusive space where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self.
![Photo of Marlon A Guarino, MA, LMFT, CCHT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e890809-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Barbara Lutz, PhD, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/42a88ad1-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
Barbara Lutz
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
Since 1992, I have counseled families, adults and children. I am an EMDR Trainer, Institute consultant and facilitator, and use EMDR therapy's adaptive information processing to help clients master the challenges encountered in their lives. I received my PhD in international psychology with trauma focus. My specialties include Trauma, Acculturation, Attachment Disorders and Performance Enhancement in clients of all ages. My immigration experience from Germany has prompted the exploration of the crucial part played by our cultural roots in our decision making process and in our lifestyle choices. I speak English, Spanish and German.
Since 1992, I have counseled families, adults and children. I am an EMDR Trainer, Institute consultant and facilitator, and use EMDR therapy's adaptive information processing to help clients master the challenges encountered in their lives. I received my PhD in international psychology with trauma focus. My specialties include Trauma, Acculturation, Attachment Disorders and Performance Enhancement in clients of all ages. My immigration experience from Germany has prompted the exploration of the crucial part played by our cultural roots in our decision making process and in our lifestyle choices. I speak English, Spanish and German.
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![Photo of Karen Luxon, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/008a3ae4-cdbd-47c1-b28f-232bc0028b2a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be challenging and it may be difficult trying to manage it alone. Not everyone has someone safe to talk to without judgement or experiencing shame and/or guilt. Do you have a specific issue you want to tackle? Are you experiencing patterns you just want to break free from? Having someone to explore the origins of your struggles/challenges can be liberating. Do you need life skills, communication skills, strategies to manage your mind, mood management techniques to make life more manageable? Being human isn't easy and having someone to process with you w/unconditional regard and acceptance can be freeing and life changing.
Life can be challenging and it may be difficult trying to manage it alone. Not everyone has someone safe to talk to without judgement or experiencing shame and/or guilt. Do you have a specific issue you want to tackle? Are you experiencing patterns you just want to break free from? Having someone to explore the origins of your struggles/challenges can be liberating. Do you need life skills, communication skills, strategies to manage your mind, mood management techniques to make life more manageable? Being human isn't easy and having someone to process with you w/unconditional regard and acceptance can be freeing and life changing.
![Photo of Louise Sturm, LMFT, APCC, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0384bfa8-7b30-4b84-9889-bcdc9069f5c6/2/320x400.jpeg)
Louise Sturm
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (Online Only)
I specialize in child therapy, individual therapy, and relationship counseling. I work with children and adults to realize goals that will support healthy behavioral patterns, and I work with family systems to promote interconnectedness. I offer a variety of tools that will support you to develop effective emotional regulation tools, communication skills, and to help you to recognize your inner strengths. Every person is unique, and therefore therapy should be as well. We can explore what is going on in your life right now so you can build resiliency in the face of challenges.
I specialize in child therapy, individual therapy, and relationship counseling. I work with children and adults to realize goals that will support healthy behavioral patterns, and I work with family systems to promote interconnectedness. I offer a variety of tools that will support you to develop effective emotional regulation tools, communication skills, and to help you to recognize your inner strengths. Every person is unique, and therefore therapy should be as well. We can explore what is going on in your life right now so you can build resiliency in the face of challenges.
![Photo of Corinne Seymour, MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6ba22f87-5295-4d96-a689-240565244235/2/320x400.jpeg)
Corinne (she/her) is a California Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 132500). Corinne is supervised by Kate Williams, LMFT 122818. Corinne combines EMDR framework and attachment-based perspectives to evaluate how childhood relational patterns impact your mental health today. Corinne is a gender-affirming therapist.
Corinne (she/her) is a California Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 132500). Corinne is supervised by Kate Williams, LMFT 122818. Corinne combines EMDR framework and attachment-based perspectives to evaluate how childhood relational patterns impact your mental health today. Corinne is a gender-affirming therapist.
![Photo of Tad Davies, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f7fff470-e275-4efb-ac06-4a18635df735/1/320x400.jpeg)
Tad Davies
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Anxiety, depression, listlessness, addiction, challenges in relationship, acute and complex trauma, future pessimism, loneliness, and confusion about how to navigate towards the fulfilling life we want for ourselves are not weird conditions, they are common! With the world as complex as it is, it’s not unreasonable, for some part of us, on any given day, to look out our window and ask, how did I get here, and what am I supposed to do with all this?
Anxiety, depression, listlessness, addiction, challenges in relationship, acute and complex trauma, future pessimism, loneliness, and confusion about how to navigate towards the fulfilling life we want for ourselves are not weird conditions, they are common! With the world as complex as it is, it’s not unreasonable, for some part of us, on any given day, to look out our window and ask, how did I get here, and what am I supposed to do with all this?
![Photo of Colette McCreary, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8a315f1f-2789-47c9-bda6-9bf8d0525bed/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Colette McCreary. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Pasadena, California. I offer telehealth services. I specialize in anxiety, as well as life transitions which involve dealing with unexpected and expected changes that occur throughout life for both adults and adolescents. I am also well-versed in grief/loss, personality disorders, and the area of self-worth (care, identity, esteem). I use various orientations, depending on the client and symptoms, including Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
My name is Colette McCreary. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based out of Pasadena, California. I offer telehealth services. I specialize in anxiety, as well as life transitions which involve dealing with unexpected and expected changes that occur throughout life for both adults and adolescents. I am also well-versed in grief/loss, personality disorders, and the area of self-worth (care, identity, esteem). I use various orientations, depending on the client and symptoms, including Person-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
![Photo of Margaret De Lara, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b413ef2c-fa21-4d81-8aa0-957bcd7bd992/1/320x400.jpeg)
Margaret De Lara
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (Online Only)
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
Are you struggling to balance your physical and mental health? Are things becoming unmanageable? Is your time limited? Then welcome to WellPsyche! WellPsyche provides experts in the field of Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry. Our practice offers the latest in psychiatry including Telemedicine! Now you can visit with your psychiatrist from the privacy and convenience of your home or work. Our providers take a Conservative and Effective approach to medication management and can help you balance your life.
![Photo of Walter Paul Orion, MA, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2ca9e345-a60a-44b2-88d6-bf47a77ec53e/4/320x400.jpeg)
Walter Paul Orion
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
I work with adolescents, adults and families in individual, couples, family and group therapy settings. I have over 16 years of experience and work primarily from a relational, compassionate, client-centered, transpersonal and somatic centered approaches. This holistic therapeutic approach allows my clients to heal, integrate and transform their negative/traumatic experiences by using empathy and mindfulness skills to improve their functioning within their daily, social, work and relational domains.
I work with adolescents, adults and families in individual, couples, family and group therapy settings. I have over 16 years of experience and work primarily from a relational, compassionate, client-centered, transpersonal and somatic centered approaches. This holistic therapeutic approach allows my clients to heal, integrate and transform their negative/traumatic experiences by using empathy and mindfulness skills to improve their functioning within their daily, social, work and relational domains.
![Photo of Lauren Scally, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/23e81c11-d0cf-4516-b619-004e0b5a0a5f/3/320x400.jpeg)
My primary goal is to help my clients work through the difficulties that life presents in a way that is supportive of their personal growth and development. In addition to having a general practice, my interest areas include Perinatal Depression and Anxiety, personal growth, infertility, grief and loss, relationship challenges and supporting member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Most importantly, I strive to meet you where your needs are and develop a plan and specific strategies to help you achieve your goals!
My primary goal is to help my clients work through the difficulties that life presents in a way that is supportive of their personal growth and development. In addition to having a general practice, my interest areas include Perinatal Depression and Anxiety, personal growth, infertility, grief and loss, relationship challenges and supporting member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Most importantly, I strive to meet you where your needs are and develop a plan and specific strategies to help you achieve your goals!
![Photo of Dr. Penelope Russell, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/56e1a382-9a95-490d-b021-a3c320a564b3/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have over 30 years of experience helping with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, academic and attachment concerns, family and relationship issues, gender identity, substance use, and trauma.
I have over 30 years of experience helping with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, academic and attachment concerns, family and relationship issues, gender identity, substance use, and trauma.
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Number of Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$170
Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA who prioritize treating:
92% | Anxiety |
86% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
74% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
69% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
47% | Aetna |
42% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
39% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
17% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |