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Dana Blumrosen, MA, MFT 
Open Door Psychotherapy
303 Potrero Street, #45-202 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 454-8270 www.opendoorpsychotherapy.comI provide warm, respectful, and engagedpsychotherapy to individuals and couples. In collaboration, we explore life's triumphs as well as the moments where painful emotions and thoughts predominate. Learn to build the healthier "toolbox" of communications skills, new coping mechanism, and self-care options that are central to living joyfully and authentically. I help with: Self-Esteem, Stress reduction, Communications skill, Relationship Enrichment, Depression/Anxiety, Addictions/Compulsions, Anger Management, Sexuality, Gender, GLBT Issues, Chronic health issues/HIV, Trauma/Abuse, Life Satisfaction/NewDirections.
Teresa Antonia Broccoli,MSW, LCSW
Therapy for the Heart and Soul
5905 Soquel Drive, Suite 200Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 566-4409
Compassionate Psychotherapy: Individuals, Couples, Groups, Kids, Teens and Families. My down-to-earth approach is supportive, non-judgmental and nurturing. I advocate selfawareness, internal strengths and the cultivation of healthier relationships. Contact "Antonia" for a free consultation to explore your needs and expectations. Affordable/Sliding Scale.
Connie Batten
Psychotherapist
340 Soquel Avenue, Suite 103 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 (831) 425-4432My particular strengths are in helping clients build healthy relationships, grow through life transitions, process grief, and access sources of joy and creativity. Member of the Santa Cruz Transgender Therapist Team. License #MFT 36050.
Deborah Abbott, MA, MFT
Community Psychotherapy
4340 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite J Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 461-9701Psychotherapist & Nutrition Educator - More than twenty years of serving Santa Cruz' queer community with pride. Integrative wellness approach. Comfortable for first-time therapy seekers. Married to a man, feelings for a woman? Married to a woman, attracted to a man? - Author of ‘From Wedded Wife to Lesbian Life' offers confidential sessions for women and men in heterosexual marriages who are having same-sex attractions or involvements. Group for women meets monthly. Accessible office in Scotts Valley--just six minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. License #27643.
Lauren Crux, LMFT
Psychotherapy
740 Front Street, Suite 378 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 425-8700 www.laurencrux.comPsychotherapy for individuals and couples who worry too much, are anxious, or feel stuck in their lives.
Lisa H. Jensen, LMFT
303 Potrero Street, Suite 56
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 427-0575
Licensed marriage and family therapist.
Bret K. Johnson, PhD
Santa Cruz
550 Water Street, Suite F-2 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 426-8901Santa Clara
160 Saratoga Avenue, Suite 140 Santa Clara, CA 95051
Clinical Psychology - Providing individual and relationship consultation, evaluation and
psychotherapy to the GLBT community.
Patrick Meyer, LCSW
735 Chestnut Street, Suite B
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 459-0896
Providing dynamic, supportive, insight-oriented counseling, consultation and workshops for individuals, couples, families and work groups. People often describe my therapy style as compassionate, interactive, educational and focused. LCSW #14042
Jeanne Muller, LCSW
624 Frederick Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 295-2184
Problem solving oriented psychotherapy. Individuals, couples and families. Over 25 years experience.
Andrew Purchin, LCSW 
550 Water Street, C-2
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 460-0241
www.uncomfortableisgood.com
Psychotherapy and EMDR for adults, adolescents and children. Individual, Couples & Family. LCS #17435
Jerry Solomon, PhD
407 Avalon Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-8785
Thirty years experience in Santa Cruz working with the GLBT community. I specialize in couples and family therapy.
Canon J. Western, MFT
147 River Street South, Suite 204
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 454-9155
www.canonwestern.com
Psychotherapy and EMDR for individual adults and couples. I bring a thoughtful, compassionate, and skilled approach to my work, with a focus on treating depression, anxiety, and trauma. License # MFT-29338
Catherine Louise, LCSW
Individual and Relationship Therapy
P. O. Box 4076 Santa Cruz, California 95063 (831) 588-8382 www.adventureintherapy.comLicensed psychotherapist with 16 years experience working with LGBT issues, addictions/relapse prevention, anxiety, depression, grief, and women's issues. Available for home, community, or office visits.
Teren de Cossy, MA, MFT Intern
5905 Soquel Drive, Suite 400 Soquel, CA 95073 (831) 429-2270Trained and experienced in working with LGBT issues, addictions, grief and loss, self-esteem, trauma, couples and parenting issues. I work somatically and mindfully to support release of emotional and psychological impediments to well being and wholeness. Sliding scale. Supervisor: Jenny Silber Butah, MFT #25372.
Family Service Agency of the Central Coast
Rainbow Counseling Program
Santa Cruz
104 Walnut Avenue, Suite 208 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 423-9444Watsonville
11D Alexander Street Watsonville, CA 95076 (831) 728-9970 www.fsa-cc.org/programs/rainbow_coun.html
The Rainbow Counseling Program provides individual, couple and family
counseling to the GLBTIQ community. Issues include coming out,
relationships, family dynamics, gay identity, life transitions, living
in a heterosexist culture, children of GLBTIQ parents, parents of GLBTIQ
children and all other life issues. Therapists in this program have
received specific training. Fees are on a sliding scale starting at $35.
Callers who wish to be seen in this program should so state
when they call for an appointment.
Shane Hill, PhD
P.O. Box 573 Santa Cruz, CA 95061 (831) 423-0849I work with individuals, couples and families using depth-oriented, brief, strategic approaches to empower people as quickly as possible. I specialize in youth and family therapy, relationships, gender and sexuality and sense-of-self evolvement.
Marilyn Jean, MA
9057 Soquel Drive, Building B, Suite EEAptos, CA 95003
(831) 661-0955
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe we all already know everything we need to know to live a rich and fulfilling life. Sometimes, though, we lose touch with this knowledge. I see myself as both a coach and a guide to help individuals reconnect with this knowledge. I also work with couples, in a non-judgmental, support environment. License #35206
Sharon Kaplan, MA, MFT
411 Cedar Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 466-0464Professional psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. Specializing in women's issues, gay/lesbian/bisexual issues, multicultural issues, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, life transitions, childhood issues, trauma, grief & loss, eating disorders, relationship issues and communication skills. License #MFC 34547
Dayna Lea, MA, MFT
4245 Capitola Road, Suite 205 Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 427-5377
With insight, humor and compassion, I will help you come into right
relationship with yourself
and others. Over 15 years of experience
counseling individuals and couples. License #MFC 32103
Jessica Merring, MFT
Individual, Family and Child Counseling
4340 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite J Scotts Valley, CA 95066 (831) 252-0008I have been providing clients in the Monterey Bay area with compassionate, supportive, client-centered therapy for the past 20 years. I work with a variety of issues including; anxiety, depression, GLBTQ issues, parenting concerns, life changes, and OCD and behavioral issues in children. I take many insurances and have a sliding scale for those without insurance.
J. William Visher, PhD
820 Bay Avenue Capitola, CA 95010 (831) 464-2012 www.visher.orgClinical Psychologist; License #PSY 7558
Michelle Myers, MA, MFT
Psychotherapist
310 Locust St., Suite E Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 331-3453 www.michellemyers-therapist.comI offer honest, thoughtful, and respectful feedback along with warmth, humor, compassion, and guidance. I help you discover and use your existing resources, ideas and experiences to enhance your wellbeing. Therapy is based on our mutual efforts; together we can discover how changes can be made and emotional health restored.
Tim Hartnett, PhD MFT
911 Center Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (831) 464-2922, fax (831) 464-2922 www.timhartnett.comRelationship counseling and individual psychotherapy. Using cognitive/humanistic counseling and NVC, I would be happy to assist you in your personal growth.
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