"It takes courage and humility to call a therapist and ask for help. My primary goal is to offer support in a manner that helps you to feel safe, comfortable, understood and respected. In addition to listening attentively, I will look for opportunities to provide you with effective skills and strategies to help you to improve your life situation. We will develop a plan that will help you to utilize your personal strengths and resources to more effectively cope with life challenges and to improve your relationships with others."

"Congratulations on taking the first step toward a deeper self awareness! I work with my clients to help them understand how personal challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction or trauma may be influencing their relationships, work, or daily life. My style is interactive, engaged, and non-judgmental while integrating the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual well being of the whole person. I also feel that it is important to incorporate laughter into the healing process! Once we can find the humor in our human-ness it becomes easier to forgive ourselves and others as we move toward more authentic happiness."

"I work with individuals, couples and families whose lives have been impacted by life transitions. These transitions often include challenges related to relationships, careers, retirement, parenting, loss and grief, chronic pain, disability often include depression, anxiety and PTSD."

"I am a holistic psychotherapist and will work to help you integrate mind, body and spirit. I believe we all have the propensity for health and wellness. Together we can work with your acute crisis or your desire to explore a deeper connection to self. Helping individuals (children, teens, adults), couples and families throughout the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay area....I look forward to meeting you, working with you and assisting you in achieving better mental health."

"Do you struggle with your body? Think you're too fat/too big/too small/too unattractive or just somehow not good enough? Maybe you keep trying to lose weight or make changes, but they don't stick-- or maybe you've given up, and still feel miserable. Negative body image is a source of pain and distress for thousands of people, and often adversely affects physical and mental health, career satisfaction, and personal relationships. You don't have to settle for this!"

"Welcome! I'm so glad you're here! So...you're thinking about speaking with a therapist, or suggesting therapy to someone you care about. Maybe you're not sure how you should be feeling. Wherever you may be in the process, I'm here to support you. One of the most daunting journeys we face is discovering who we are, what we need, what we want, what we deserve - and how to get there. Change is never easy, but it's always possible. I can help."

"I am committed to the process of helping people discover and integrate the deeper personal truths which underlie symptoms and issues. I invite clients to be endlessly curious and to do "detective work" with me, seeking to understand the clues offered by their own psyches. I work with adults and older teens, providing individual, couples and family psychotherapy. Some of my influences are Carl Jung, Arnold Mindell, Jean Shinoda Bolen, John Enright, Richard Schwartz and John Gottman. I work with depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, spiritual identity, addiction recovery, codependency and trauma. I offer over 30 years of private practice experience."

"**Dr. Chambers is not a therapist and he does not do therapy or any form of treatment. My Philosophy is that you need to diagnose the problem accurately before you can fix the problem! Neuropsychological Evaluations, ADHD Testing, Learning Disability Evaluations, Mental Health Diagnostic Testing, Expert Testimony, Civil Litigation, Court Related Testing, 504 Plans, IEP's, IDEA Accommodations, MCAT Accommodations, Workplace Accommodations, Capacity Evaluations, Wills & Trusts, and much more!"

"All of us have those moments in life where we finally "get" something, those times when everything finally makes sense. As a therapist it is a pivotal moment in the therapeutic process, as a parent it can be very rewarding to see this occur for your child, and as an individual, it can be the difference between getting stuck in a bad place and moving forward in your life. I work with individuals, children and couples who are facing life's stressors and are looking for the tools to improve the quality of their lives."

"I became a therapist because I have a passion for working with people in meaningful ways. I have a big heart, and am warm and welcoming. I have a genuine interest and caring in helping people's lives be better in all ways --- emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. I am fully present and available to deeply listen to your innermost process. I am empathetic, compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental. I believe that no one is broken, that everyone can heal, and I would feel honored to be a part of your healing journey."

"Hi! Coming from a holistic background, philosophy, and lifestyle, healing from a mind, body, and spirit perspective is deeply integrated into my work. Supporting people to express their authentic selves, I utilize several modalities. Some include Art, Somatic Techniques, CBT, and Mindfulness. I am also trained in Brief Therapy methods for those who want support with a specific challenge or prefer therapy in small pieces at a time. I love working with children, adolescents, and their families. I also work with couples and individual adults struggling with challenges that life naturally brings. I look forward to meeting you!"

"Welcome to my Private Practice. My name is Antonia. www.therapyfortheheartandsoul.com Are you longing to compliment your own personal growth and healing? Want to be more loving and kind with yourself and others? Longing for healthier/deeper emotional intimacy with your relationships. Perhaps grief has deferred your dreams? Are you ambivalent about a relationship? Perhaps your confronted with a major life transition? These challenges can be rich opportunities for personal growth and transformation. You do not need to navigate this journey alone. I welcome you to call or email me for a complementary phone consultation."

"The ASSESSMENT 2000 Test Center offers comprehensive psycho-educational testing for college students. The professional staff specializes in testing and evaluations for current college students who could benefit from accommodations for learning disabilities and/or ADHD. The psycho-educational and ADHD testing includes a report to document assessment findings, interpretation of test results, diagnostic codes, and recommendations for accommodations and support services. Reports are tailored to the documentation guidelines for universities, state and community colleges, and accommodations currently available on most campuses, assistive technology centers, or mobile devices."

"I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Santa Cruz, CA. I provide psychotherapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, women's issues, perinatal/postpartum challenges, eating disorders, trauma recovery and career struggles/transitions. I work with couples who may be struggling with communication, intimacy and overall dissatisfaction with their current relationship dynamics. I also facilitate groups for postpartum challenges, parenting and body image. Please view my website for detailed and current information regarding my practice at genine@genineleighton.com"

"I believe strongly in the resiliency of the human spirit, the ability to grow through adversity, and learn new ways of responding that lead to well-being. Learning skills to regulate one's emotions, quiet the mind, reduce self-criticism, and increase self-compassion move clients toward happiness and greater self-acceptance.Gaining a broader picture, giving new meaning to the past and discovering the gift of strengths within often emerges from the transformative work we do together. I believe that we all go through difficult times in life. Asking for support is not easy, it takes courage and strength to do so."

"Psychotherapy is an art and science providing individuals with an opportunity to heal and grow. In a confidential and caring environment I support individuals to face painful aspects of their lives, access their inner resources, and begin taking new and healthy steps into their futures. It is natural and necessary to grow and change throughout life. Individuals are called by life circumstances, relationships with others, or by an internal restlessness to relinquish old ways and to develop new abilities. In our work together, clients and I identify steps toward creating the future they want to live."

"Welcome to my practice, Attachment Center of Monterey Bay. My focus is on your care and successful outcomes by providing a safe, warm, non-judgemental environment for change, growth, and healing. My approach integrates research-validated, attachment-informed, brain-based treatment with other effective modalities including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral, and family systems therapies. In addition to many years of clinical and parenting experiences, I actively and regularly participate in continuing education and advanced training to provide you with the best treatment possible."

"The challenges of today's world wear heavily on couples. What we believed counted may now seem undependable, even impossible to understand. Intimacy and relationships are stressed and additional conflict may be too much to handle. This is exactly the time to consider professional help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, a Diplomate in Clinical Sex Therapy and have analytic training as well as EMDR. My expertise blends psychodynamic, cognitive,and relational perspectives. A very powerful combination. I maintain a strong network of professional colleagues to provide the best integrative care ie/medical and holistic perspectives."

""The healing begins when we risk moving out of isolation." This is one of my favorite quotes, because it is so very true. Opening yourself up to ask for help feels very risky and I deeply appreciate the experience. I would like to help and specialize in helping people come to terms with their fears and in making necessary changes in their lives."

"Individual psychotherapy emphasizing solutions to specific behaviors and desired outcomes. What do you want to fix, change, improve and get well of? Evaluations/treatment for memory loss and concentration."