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THERAPY IN SANTA CRUZ

Secure, confidential therapy in Santa Cruz

Navigating Life's Waves with Holistic Therapy Support

Santa Cruz offers a blend of beauty and challenges. Amidst the surf and tech vibes, many of us encounter complexities in relationships, the pressures of coastal city living, or the quest for personal identity. These challenges often prompt us to seek clarity and direction.

Are you feeling the weight of expectations, the challenges of defining relationships in a rapidly changing world, or the pressures of carving out a professional niche? Maybe you’ve tried yoga on the beach, meditative hikes through the redwoods, and countless coffee chats with friends, searching for clarity and peace. Yet something remains amiss.

If you’re navigating an LGBTQ identity, juggling the demands of a relationship, or simply trying to find your footing, therapy can help ground you. It’s a space to unpack, understand, and chart a course forward in Santa Cruz.

We recognize the diverse needs of our community. From couples navigating relationship dynamics to millennials grappling with the challenges of their generation, our therapeutic services are designed to cater to all, yet highly customized.

With a range of specialized therapists, including those trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, LGBT therapists, trauma therapists and EMDR therapists, we're equipped to provide evidence-based approaches that foster connection and understanding. Whether you’re looking for affinity with a lesbian therapist, or simply someone who’s a great listener, we’ve got you covered.

Whatever your journey, our therapeutic offerings ensure that you have the support you need. Dive deep, grow, and transform with us.

Therapy newcomers welcome!

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Our Santa Cruz Teletherapy Team

  • Holistic therapy is an integrative approach to well-being that considers the connection between mind, body, and spirit. Holistic therapy incorporates diverse methods such as mindfulness, meditation, and lifestyle adjustments to promote whole-person healing. We go beyond treating symptoms to healing from the inside out.

  • Trauma, personal challenges, or professional stresses require specialized approaches. Our online EMDR sessions offer a research-backed path to healing from trauma.

  • Every relationship, like every individual, is unique. Our team, trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy, is dedicated to helping couples find mutual understanding and harmony. Whether you're exploring LGBT couples therapy, seeking lesbian couples counseling, or simply looking for a space to reconnect, our approach is evidence-based, ensuring that your relationship thrives in Santa Cruz.

  • The pressures of modern life, especially in an environment like Santa Cruz, can be particularly pronounced for millennials and teenagers. Our therapy for millennials, led by specialized millennial therapists, addresses the challenges of this generation. For our younger clientele, we offer dedicated therapy for teenagers, ensuring they have the tools to navigate adolescence with resilience.

  • Inclusivity is at the core of our practice. With dedicated LGBTQ and lesbian therapists on our team, we provide an affirming space for individuals and couples. Whether you're on a journey of self-discovery, seeking LGBT couples counseling, or exploring lesbian couples therapy, our experts ensure that every session is a step towards understanding and acceptance.

Santa Cruz therapy as unique as you are…

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Reasons To Start Therapy in Santa Cruz

Elevate Your Communication

Are you struggling to articulate feelings, manage workplace dynamics, or connect with loved ones? Let's enhance your communication toolkit, ensuring you're heard, understood, and empowered in every conversation.

Forming Identity in a Diverse World

Santa Cruz's rich tapestry includes a strong LGBTQ presence. While it's a place of acceptance, the journey of self-discovery and coming out can be daunting. Whether you're exploring your identity, seeking acceptance, or looking for ways to support a loved one, we’re here to walk alongside you.

Therapy for Driven Professionals

The demands of modern work environments can take a toll. If you're feeling the weight of deadlines, team dynamics, or the quest for work-life balance, let's explore mindfulness tailored to the millennial professional. We especially love doing therapy for lawyers, tech workers, and healthcare workers. Recharge, refocus, and reignite your passion.

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Heal Your Relationships Through Santa Cruz Couples Counseling

Do you want to decrease conflict, improve communication, and feel closer than ever to your partner? Our specially trained therapists can help you break down complex patterns and problems and teach you new tools to handle disagreements and tension. Reconnect, recommit, and re-awaken the spark you felt when you met through couples counseling. We work with all couples, but have a special place in our hearts for LGBT couples.

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Heal Your Trauma Through EMDR Therapy Santa Cruz

Trauma can wreak havoc on your life. It disrupts sleep, work, relationships, and your feeling of calm and safety in the world. it can feel like you lost something fundamental about yourself you won’t ever get back. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Through the evidence-based practice of EMDR, our skilled trauma therapists can help cut the tie between reminders of your trauma and the physical discomfort it brings. You can feel calm and safe again, even if what happened will never be okay. The 8-phase model emphasizes your safety and wellbeing and gives you tools to handle triggers before trauma processing begins.

There’s hope to feel better. Schedule a consultation to speak directly to one of our EMDR therapists today.

OUR TELETHERAPISTS WHO OFFER THERAPY IN SANTA CRUZ

Coriann Papazian, LMFT

Specializing in adults, teens, and couples

Alexis Bibler, AMFT

​Specializing in adults and EMDR

Other Teletherapy services in California and Florida

Believing in the impact of personalized online therapy, we aim to transform lives by offering tailored mental health support. Our services cover a range of mental health concerns, ensuring individualized care for specific needs. Our team of therapists serves San Francisco, Los Angeles, and all of California and Florida. We address anxiety, trauma, LGBTQ matters, holistic therapy, couples' counseling, and provides specialized support for lawyers and teenagers. At the core of our mission is the promotion of inclusivity, the fight against racism, the celebration of body positivity, and the cultivation of a healthy perspective on sexuality. We are here to support you on your healing journey.