"Hopeless, stressed out, trauma, communication issues? It takes courage to face challenging situations in life and to decide to reach out to a mental health professional for counseling. I use counseling strategies that aim at alleviating emotional stress that occur in depression, anxiety, and emotional trauma in adults and children. Poor self-image and communication problems are also areas that I feel confident to work with. My overall goal is to help alleviate your emotional pain and to help you find useful coping strategies for your personal needs."

"Are you and your partner stuck in conflict or feeling distant from one another? Do many of your talks end up in arguments? Has there been a breach of trust or confidence? Perhaps you are experiencing a lack of support or appreciation, and worried that you won't find that spark that was there in the beginning. You can regain the closeness and trust that you once shared and learn to reconnect deeply again. By identifying and changing self-defeating patterns, you can learn better ways to communicate, and deepen empathy and compassion. These are common solveable problems, and you can overcome them."

"I have spent many years working with a number of different populations, from Autism Spectrum Disorders to Eating and Feeding Disorders. The beauty of working in mental health for almost half my life is that I truly believe in the power of the therapeutic process and how we address the things in life that are no longer functional. The root cause of the distress is my focus because it demands such intricate and tactful navigation. ​ Emotional distress is a symptom of old burdens, old wounds, and things we carry that do not belong to us. Shedding the anger, shame, and pain of the past is a critical step in healing the present. "

"Are you searching for a sense of purpose, to better understand or be understood by others? Are you looking for support in making decisions more aligned with your values? I utilize an integrative counseling style tailored to your unique needs, providing the opportunity for you to tap into your strengths. Insight gained may provide you the opportunity to manage stressors and to make self driven choices in a balanced manner. Approaching life's most difficult challenges in a confidential way may allow you to work towards your goals, providing you the opportunity to safely delve into your relationship struggles."

"Something has changed with your child or teen. They seem sad, depressed, or angry and upset a lot more than they used to. And now... It's getting to the point where their behavior isn't ok anymore. You've heard from the teachers, coaches, and family friends. They all notice something is going on and they are concerned. With each passing year, you find it harder to get your child or teen to let you into their life."

"Occasionally, we can all feel overwhelmed, indecisive or just plain stuck. Sometimes all we need is a shift in perspective. Other times, we need support, encouragement and perhaps some new coping skills to help us navigate the demands and events in life that pull us out of balance. Every person and experience, problem and solution is unique and it is my intention to hear your individual story and together, we can uncover and unleash your internal strength and power to overcome obstacles and reach your unique potential."

"Welcome! Thank you for considering me to be your therapist. I have been in the mental health field for 10 years and have a passion to help others cope, heal and find the level of happiness and calm we all strive for. Sometimes life can throw us curve balls and we may need a little extra support in navigating this world. Whether you are trying to figure out a dilemma in life, to needing help with your teenager or healing old wounds that just won't go away. I will be with you along the way to figure out the best plan for you or your teen. My ultimate goal is for you to live a stress, guilt and shame free life. "

"There are times in life when our paths lead us off course and we find ourselves struggling with serious issues like negativity, depression, worry, anxiety, interpersonal relational issues, difficulty with co-workers or unfulfilling marriages. Some of us struggle with unresolved trauma from our past, leaving us feeling distant, disconnected and alone. No matter how difficult your current situation seems, I believe that it is always possible to get back on track and feel better. In my years specializing in domestic violence, eating disorders and trauma related therapy, I have helped individuals, couples and families overcome multiple obstacles."

"Break The Cycle: Addiction~Abstinence~Recovery~Relapse ... Addiction permeates every pore of our lives: our relationships, our well-being and our sense of self. Yet recovery is possible no matter what stage of the cycle you find yourself."

"Do you battle with feeling anxious, panicky, sad, trapped, or helpless? Is it hard to enjoy things that you used to do? Anxiety and depression can affect every aspect of your life - your relationships and family life, your work or schooling, even your self-care and physical well-being. Since 1990 I have helped hundreds of people find greater understanding of their frightening or demoralizing feelings and learn the skills they need to become confident, engaged, and even passionate about life. There are things in life you can't control...anxiety and depression are not among them."

"Congratulations on taking your first step to helping You. My goal is to provide a safe environment for you to achieve your therapeutic goals. Together, we may work through difficult experiences, raise your awareness of self, or practice new behaviors. Through these processes, you could learn to live the life you desire, free from past and present obstructions. I hope to help you not only heal, but see yourself and the world in a freer way."

"Hello! I am Dr. Sharon Laurenza, Licensed Psychologist. The name of my business is "BEHAVIORAL DESIGN-- Solution-Oriented Approaches To Change" as I believe you can develop the discipline needed to make the changes you desire to bring you closer to your personal and/or professional goals. I work as a psychologist who does psychotherapy, executive and personal coaching, counseling and consulting. Counseling, Coaching and Psychotherapy all help you to become more in alignment, a better and more comfortable fit, with yourself (inside and out). This is done through your work on your identified concerns and desire for change."

"Have you spent time trying to claw your way out of the deep, dark cave of depression? Unhappiness feels scary, unfair and even shameful. I am here to help you identify patterns and behaviors that you can change to realize true happiness and make the most of yourself. You will learn to recognize and accept your emotions as separate from who you are. We will identify current and past relationships that may be impacting how you experience life and work to improve your understanding of these relationships and communication to continue developing new and better connections. The most important relationship is your relationship with yourself!"

"I work with individuals in both brief and longer-term psychotherapy. I practice integrative therapy that is strongly grounded in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused approaches. I strive to help clients increase awareness of thoughts and feelings, gain a better understanding of how their past contributes to their development, and gain skills in coping with stress and changing behaviors. I view psychotherapy as a collaborative process in which the client and therapist work together to develop goals and treatment plans."

"I seek to offer a welcoming and safe space for you to explore your sense of self and the challenges you may be facing. Due to symptoms that hinder our ability to solve problems and thrive, we can become blocked from experiencing the full range of human emotion. Our sessions will increase your capacity to feel joy, playfulness and a sense of purpose in your life. My therapeutic style is collaborative, transparent and playful while using an integrative mind-body approach. I will encourage you to tap into the creativity and flexibility that allows you to gain new perspective and discover your own capacity to make meaningful change. "

"We are a non-profit counseling agency with locations in Monterey, Watsonville, and Santa Cruz, California. Our goal is to provide high quality yet affordable psychotherapy and counseling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. We provide services on a sliding scale, meaning that our fees are based upon your income. Our services are provided by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists and Master's level Interns and Trainees who are under the supervision of a licensed therapist. We would love to answer any questions you may have, or schedule an appointment to meet with you. Simply call or send us an email today!"

"I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, trauma, challenges with relationships and sexuality, desire discrepancy, sexual orientation, gender, life transitions, grief and loss, and professional and caregiver burnout. My approach to therapy aims to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. I am trained in sex therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and support women and men of all ages in their growth as sexual beings."

"Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step toward gaining essential tools to help you during life's challenging breakdowns. I am here to help you build an amazing set of "tools" to use when you have to navigate through rough terrain in your life. I am particularly passionate about working with you surrounding addiction issues of yours or a loved one."

"I believe that everyone could benefit from therapy, there is no problem too big or too small to be brought to session. I can help you explore and discover new insights in order to understand the roots of your current problem and learn how to develop new ways of being."