Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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When you feel everything deeply, life can be both beautiful and overwhelming. Your sensitivity is a gift — but when emotions grow too big to manage, they can cause pain, confusion, and sometimes crisis. For some, this includes self-harm or thoughts of suicide. You don’t have to go through that alone. I’m a Santa Cruz-based therapist informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), specializing in helping highly sensitive people, artists, creatives, and those who experience the world in vivid “Technicolor.” Many of my clients live with complex trauma, PTSD, or a history of invalidating or critical environments.
I work with people struggling with intense emotions, suicidal thoughts, and harmful coping behaviors. DBT is an evidence-based method that teaches practical, lifelong skills to regulate emotions, tolerate distress, and build a meaningful life. Together, we’ll explore how your mind, body, and emotions work so you can care for yourself.
You’ll develop a toolkit of strategies you can use anywhere, from calming emotional storms to making choices that align with your values. If you’re a highly sensitive person, a creative spirit, or someone navigating big emotions and difficult experiences, therapy can help you return to your best self with clarity, compassion, and tools you can trust.
Call or Email Anna Sossenheimer now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 282-2599 x103
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-2599 x103
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Prelicense by State of California / 127437 Supervised by Charese Allen (California / 28694) Anna Elizabeth Sossenheimer
- In Practice for 3 years
- Attended University of Chicago, AM/MSW, Graduated 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 282-2599 x103
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Self-Harming
- Suicidal Ideation
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 282-2599 x103
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 282-2599 x103
Groups
Young Adult DBT Skills Group (Telehealth)
A DBT skills group uses a psycho-educational class format where the emphasis is on learning and practicing behavioral skills. These skills include mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness. Skills are taught in a series of three modules, each lasting approximately 8-10 weeks. The first two weeks of each module cover and review mindfulness and this skill is also practiced in every group. The following six to eight weeks rotate through each of the remaining modules. All the modules will be covered in approximately 6-8 months. This group is focused for young and emerging adults specifically
Expertise
Anxiety
Peer Relationships
Self-Harming
Types of Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$80-$90
Group Meets
Every Wed 5:30 P.M. - 7 P.M.
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Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Anna Sossenheimer
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 282-2599 x103