"Hello! Need help for children with autism, ADHD and other issues? Need an accurate diagnosis and report? Want assistance connecting with resources -- school, government, medical -- to help you?"

"Has life taken an unexpected turn? Are you faced with difficult life changes? You may feel unprepared for the thoughts and feelings you are experiencing, and you may find that your ability to cope is greatly challenged. You may have decisions to make in the midst of it all and feel confused, overwhelmed, and alone. I would be honored to support you through this difficult time and to help you make sense of your thoughts and feelings; access your inner wisdom; find clarity; and feel better. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence for deep understanding and healing."

"In my work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families I strive to create a warm, nurturing and compassionate environment for personal exploration and healing. In this space all parts of you are welcome. I see therapy as a collaboration where you and I partner to create an achievable plan to improve your relationships, increase your sense of vitality, and work towards your personal goals. In my work, I have witnessed how life's challenges can create emotional scars that then consciously or unconscious run our lives. These scars can manifest as a variety of mental health and relational issues."

"I believe that compassion and collaboration are key to a therapuetic relationship. Through the identification of each persons strengths and resources we are all capable of navigating life's challenges and it is my role to assist in the identification and effective utilization of these strengths and resources. If you are suffering from with ADHD, Depression, Conduct Disorder, Parenting issues, Criminal Behavior, adult and adolescent Bi-polar Disorder, addiction, or the effects of trauma, neglect, and abuse please contact me by text, phone or email at 831-588-7063. I have helped many individuals, couples, and families and perhaps I can help you."

"Are you tired of having the same arguments over and over again? Do you miss that special connection you once shared? Relationships can be challenging, especially in this fast paced world, where the rules and roles have changed significantly but our needs and desires for connection have not. I have specialized in couples therapy for over twenty years. I am active in my work, taking a strong leadership role. Let me help you rediscover the relationship you have been longing for with each other. My practice also focuses on working with individuals who wish to have a more satisfying relationship with themselves and their community."

"My work currently focuses on Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups facing Relationship Issues, Trauma & Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Growth and Self Exploration, Severe Mental Illness, Dual Diagnosis, Addiction and Recovery, Criminal Psychology and Post-Incarceration Life Plans, utilizing approaches including but not limited to CBT, DBT, Systems, Somatic, Jungian, Transpersonal, Attachment, Gestalt as well as psychoanalytic and other traditional psychotherapy models. While I will use pieces from the above mentioned models and theories each individual client will require a different mix of psychotherapy approaches. Individual treatment plans and various interventions will be used for every individual client."

"Feeling STUCK? I'd like to help. Maybe you're struggling with an important relationship, tired of feeling stressed or depressed all the time, wondering why a past trauma keeps haunting you or why you continue to do those things that keep you from being the person you want to be. My clients are teens and adults who are seeking greater satisfaction and meaning in their lives. People see me for different reasons--healing, growth, life transitions, clarity. Whatever the problem that brings you to therapy, you'll find my office to be a safe, supportive and accepting space, a sanctuary."

"Marriage and relationships are challenging and it is even harder to ask for what you want. Often people believe they are broken or their desires are shameful and I work to create change and facilitate communication. As a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in sex therapy, I work to help individuals, partners, and couples to connect. It is my passion to heal shame, have the hard talks, and facilitate communication. Personally, I know the challenges of maintaining the passion in a long term relationship and I don't believe it is normal to give up on intimacy."

"The heart of my work is compassion and curiosity. It is my goal to instill these into my clients. I believe each person is innately health seeking. Each of us can find our way off this healthy path for very important and powerful reasons. We work together to understand these reasons with deep compassion. With curiosity we look to discover ways to get back on the path to the healthiest self. I discovered over the past decade that compassion allows us to move on and that with curiosity new choices emerge which can allow for deep, profound and lasting change."

"I love to work with people who are tired of feeling stuck or weighed down by old patterns and are ready to transform their lives and thrive. Together, we explore the obstacles and find creative ways around or through them. My experience as an artist, meditator, and former body and energy healing practitioner allows me to approach therapy in a creative and transformative way."

"What you are experiencing today as an issue, problem or mistake, I see as an opportunity for you to evolve more fully into your true self. You don't have to do it alone. I am here to help. My passion for wellness and holistic health has inspired me to take an approach that looks for solutions that go beyond the mental and physical symptoms. Together we will explore the underlying patterns and behaviors that are keeping you stuck and develop a treatment plan that focuses on a deep admiration and respect for you and what you want to achieve."

"I am committed to reducing human suffering and enhancing the experience of life as a joyful event. Do you want to learn to live your life better? Do you find yourself thinking too much about the past or worrying too much about the future? Are you faced with stressful life challenges such as a new diagnosis, a disability, or conflict at work or in your relationships? Psychotherapy offers something no other discipline does: A person who listens to you without judgment and fosters understanding. Psychotherapy can also be a place to learn new skills to improve your daily life."

"Hi. I am Joe Sousa, a licensed psychotherapist in the State of CA. I've been providing counseling services in the Santa Cruz area in one form or another since 1993. Here's the issues I work with in therapy: Relationship enhancement, improve communication, sexual intimacy; handling difficulties, such as breakups and divorce; discovering life purpose and build self-esteem; issues relating to school, careers, money, a child or an elderly parent; dealing with powerful emotions, like anger, anxiety, depression, fear, grief, loss, and panic; addictive or compulsive behavior, with regard to alcohol, drugs, food, sex and/or porn."

"Life is complicated. It's full of twists and turns and sometimes we lose our way. My passion is to support you along this path and honor your courage to start a process of self-discovery. I can assist you in emerging from a life perspective where you feel stuck into an understanding of your choices that will help you heal, have more fulfilling relationships. A good therapist can help! My life experiences have taught me a lesson: that it's hard to be human and as such, my clients will always deserve all my empathy and attention"

"Is your child experiencing anxiety, depression or stress? Do you feel at a loss about how to support them? Are they having issues with behavior, school, friends or home that seem impossible to fix?. You are not alone and there is support and help for you and your child. Learning to express emotions effectively and in a healthy manner, communication, school stress and the pressures of growing up in the modern world can be overwhelming. I work with children, adolescents and parents to create understanding, communication and I provide real skills needed to proceed in the home, school and more."

"I specialize in using the art process to assist people with a variety of life's issues, including relationships, anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, major life transitions, divorce, and parenting. To assist you in selecting a therapist that fits your needs I offer a free half hour consultation."

"Are you feeling consumed by self-consciousness, body hatred, and thoughts of food and weight? Do you find yourself trapped in a cycle of undereating and/or overeating, trying to live by rigid dietary rules? I want you to know that you are not alone. I specialize in treating eating and body image issues. I can help you to explore the emotions that underly your relationship to food and your body, enhance your awareness of the many ways our culture creates eating problems, and help you to locate healthier ways to cope with the stress of life."

"As a holistic, transpersonal psychotherapist I work with clients on a wide variety of issues such a stress and anxiety, trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, parenting skills, life transitions, and spirituality. My therapeutic approach begins with creating a space of safety and warmth so that clients can begin to explore the issues that prevent them from fully thriving. I use mindfulness, dream work, Hakomi, and somatic therapies to transform self-limiting beliefs and patterns that stem from previous psychological wounding. Building on resources and coping skills, I assist clients in developing their innate capacity for growth, change, and healing."

"A fully expressed life emerges when we connect with our innate resilience and become who we are meant to be. We have more energy, feel inspired, connect more deeply, and experience the natural ebb and flow of life with greater ease. Whether you have done psychotherapy before, or are brand new, I am here to help. I offer a beautiful, unique approach to healing, one that brings together teachings from Western psychology and Eastern wisdom traditions. Complete healing comes from mindful awareness of the whole self, and working from a place of embodied connection with our true, genuine essence."

"I look forward to meeting each new client and getting to know him or her. I know with our busy lives we all have a number of stressors and conflicts. Sometime our usual ways of dealing with these no longer work. My goal is to help you find effective ways to deal with these stressors, so that you can complete therapy feeling happier, more in charge of your life, and can reach that place deep inside where each of us is our very best self."