Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
555 Soquel Ave., Suite 260, 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.
I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) Certified Therapist with advanced training. IFS offers an open, non-pathologizing approach by helping us update parts stuck in the past often due to trauma. Through being interested and curious, while maintaining awareness and presence in the body, we can get to know what is needed and provide the necessary support.
I cultivate with clients a compassionate, caring environment by listening deeply, maintaining non-judgment and presence, and observing what you are interested in and passionate about. I invite your process to unfold at whatever pace is necessary. By invoking an IFS approach, parts previously experienced as obstacles can transform meaningfully.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Pay by Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
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Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 44789 Celena Allison
- In Practice for 22 Years
- Certificate from Internal Family Systems (IFS) Institute Advanced IFS / 2019
- Attended Pacifica Graduate Institute, Graduated 2002
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Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Depression
- Life Transitions
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 531-7728
Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Developmental/Depth
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Jungian
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
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Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 531-7728
Celena Allison
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, MFT