Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

4 Endorsed

200 Washington Street, Suite 105, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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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.

My approach is collaborative and personalized. I'm influenced by Buddhist Psychology, helping clients uncover unconscious thinking patterns to understand why our actions don't always mirror our intentions. As a holistic therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher, I use a mind-body approach, seeing the body as an informant.

Depending on your needs, our work together can be more goal directed and practical, using short-term therapeutic approaches. Or, it can be expansive, open-ended, and inquiring, offering a more holistic approach. Please call me today with any questions. I look forward to talking with you!

Take the first step to help. Call or Email Leilani Jefferies now - (831) 900-4834

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

200 Washington Street

Suite 105

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 900-4834

I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (831) 900-4834

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

200 Washington Street

Suite 105

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 900-4834

I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety

$150 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $150
Couple Sessions $175
Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Carelon Behavioral Health
Medi-Cal
Out of Network

As an out of network provider, I offer a superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

As an out of network provider, I offer a superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29733 Leilani Jefferies
Certificate from Yoga Alliance RYT 200 #165611 / 2015
Attended San Jose State University, Graduated 2007

I have over 15 years working in the field. I have advanced training in both traditional EMDR and attachment based EMDR, as well as training in DBT and IFS. I have also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training, a 100 hour training in the foundations of yoga for mental health, and a TSY training.

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Relationship Issues
Anxiety

Expertise

Addiction
Anger Management
Codependency
Coping Skills
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Mood Disorders
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Substance Use
Women's Issues

I work mainly with people struggling with trauma, anxiety, and people pleasing. During initial sessions, I spend time collecting history, and then we work together to create a plan to address the symptoms that are currently getting in the way of you living the life you want. I see you as the expert on your life, and therapy as a collaborative process.

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

4 Endorsements

Karen Ouse

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP, NARM

Leilani is a very compassionate and grounded therapist, with skills and knowledge to address trauma using effective modalities such as yoga, somatic, and EMDr. I highly recommend Leilani as a therapist.

Michelle Abodeely

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Hannah Renee Tunkel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMT

Marianne Gabriel Mejia

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Ethnicity

Asian ,

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Eclectic
EMDR
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Focused

In the first sessions, I spend time getting to know you in order to understand which modalities are best for you. I'm passionate about integrating the mind and body, and use a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and yoga based therapy. I use Somatic interventions to work directly with the nervous system, which can often help to more quickly relieve symptoms.

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Email me or call with questions - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

200 Washington Street

Suite 105

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 900-4834

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Cities

Counties

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Neighborhoods

I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.

Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 900-4834

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW