Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Let's Connect (831) 201-1319
These are turbulent times that place an extra burden on our mental health. In addition, perhaps you're in a role of caring for others and struggle to find enough time for yourself, or you're in the midst of a challenging life event or transition. You may be experiencing some symptoms that concern you. Stress, anxiety, depression, loss, or unresolved trauma can interfere with moving forward and put stress on our relationships. In my role as your witness and collaborator, I offer a comfortable and safe space for you to process, problem solve, and explore ways to re-connect with your own internal wisdom.
Specialties include: Support for caregivers of family members, including those with chronic physical/mental illness or addiction. I also work with those in helping professions who may be struggling with chronic stress or burnout. Other areas of focus include anxiety disorders and use of music as a therapeutic tool.
Choosing a therapist is a very personal decision; I recommend a free introductory 20 minute phone session so we can explore how I might assist you. I can offer short-term counseling or more in-depth therapy, depending on your needs.
Call or Email Helen Giffrow now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 201-1319
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $170
- Pay by Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Medi-Cal
- Out of Network
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Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 87980 Helen Giffrow
- In Practice for 15 Years
- Certificate from Remo, Inc. Health Rhythms Facilitator / 2008
- Certificate from Village Song Group Music Facilitator / 2018
- Attended John F. Kennedy University
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 201-1319
Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Relationship Issues
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (831) 201-1319
Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Conversational Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Conversational Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Family / Marital
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 201-1319
Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Groups
Life Rhythms
This weekly group is designed to allow anyone, regardless of musical background, to experience ways in which guided drumming and use of rhythmic explorations can reduce stress, increase relaxation and promote inner clarity and well-being.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Peer Relationships
Spirituality
Types of Therapy
Expressive Arts
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
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Family Caregiver's Group
The purpose of this group is to provide support and strategies for self-care for caregivers of family members with chronic physical and/or mental illness (such as partner, parent or other).
Expertise
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Stress
Types of Therapy
Strength-Based
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$50
Location
Galleria Wellness Center
740 Front St
Ste 250
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Email Helen Giffrow about this group or call - (831) 201-1319
Professional Caregivers Group
This group is designed as a safe space to support those working in the "helping professions" to receive support from peers and learn strategies to deal with compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and improve self-care. Appropriate for therapists, nurses, case workers, nursing assistants, etc. Groups are normally scheduled on evenings and weekends.
Expertise
Coping Skills
Grief
Stress
Types of Therapy
Strength-Based
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$50
Location
Galleria Wellness Center
740 Front St
Ste 250
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Email Helen Giffrow about this group or call - (831) 201-1319
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 201-1319
Helen Giffrow
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT