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Kelsey Jane Atwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW, PPSC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1406 Mission Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Let's Connect (831) 273-8136
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Navigating adolescence and young adulthood can be an exciting yet challenging journey. I’m a therapist who is passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they move through these pivotal years with confidence and resilience. Young people today face many unique pressures including academic stress, peer relationships, family conflicts, and identity challenges. Together, we'll explore your experiences, process difficult emotions, and develop coping skills to manage a range of life's challenges. Although I specialize in working with young people, I enjoy working with people across the lifespan.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), parts work, and mindfulness-based techniques tailored to meet your specific needs. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based trauma treatment.
Above all, I am deeply committed to creating a nurturing and empowering therapeutic environment where you feel heard, understood, and valued. My goal is to support you in using your inner strengths and resources to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I look forward to walking beside you as a partner on this journey!
Call or Email Kelsey Jane Atwood now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 273-8136
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Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Meridian
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Kelsey Jane Atwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW, PPSC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 104360 Supervised by Erika Lantero (California / 102872) Kelsey Jane Atwood
- Attended San Jose State University, MSW, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-Harming
Expertise
- Child
- Codependency
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parts Work
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
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Kelsey Jane Atwood
Pre-Licensed Professional, LCSW, PPSC