Family Therapists in Freedom, CA
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I have supported clients in understanding why they are experiencing their symptoms, what skills they need and what skills work for that specific individual, and encourage them to utilize their learned skills in order to improve their symptoms and overall functioning.
I have years of experience working with clients with diagnoses of depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as working with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ clients. I have supported clients in understanding why they are experiencing their symptoms, what skills they need and what skills work for that specific individual, and encourage them to utilize their learned skills in order to improve their symptoms and overall functioning.
Improve your marriage, family, and team relationships.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Improve your marriage, family, and team relationships.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
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Hi! My name is Pamela Thompson and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I love working with individuals of all ages and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy with patients as it has been proven to be the most effective treatment for the majority of mental health issues. Having said that, I believe that therapy should be tailored for each patient and that often means incorporating other types of therapy techniques into treatment.
Hi! My name is Pamela Thompson and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I love working with individuals of all ages and primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy with patients as it has been proven to be the most effective treatment for the majority of mental health issues. Having said that, I believe that therapy should be tailored for each patient and that often means incorporating other types of therapy techniques into treatment.
I specialize in working with couples who are bicultural, interracial, blended, reunited families, and parents who are co-parenting.
Hello Couples! Welcome to your first step towards your new chapter. I specialize in working with couples who are hoping to understand why they continue to have the same arguments time and time again. Learn how to identify and communicate your needs while also gaining new understanding about your partner. I'm glad you are here.
I specialize in working with couples who are bicultural, interracial, blended, reunited families, and parents who are co-parenting.
Hello Couples! Welcome to your first step towards your new chapter. I specialize in working with couples who are hoping to understand why they continue to have the same arguments time and time again. Learn how to identify and communicate your needs while also gaining new understanding about your partner. I'm glad you are here.
I am a psychologist and offer services via telehealth for individuals.
Problems come from a network of experiences. In our work together, we will investigate these problems: where they come from, how they are supported, what they may be telling you, how you learned from these problems, ways they can be negotiated, and times when they are not present. Nothing is wrong with you. You are simply dealing with problems the best way you know how.
I am a psychologist and offer services via telehealth for individuals.
Problems come from a network of experiences. In our work together, we will investigate these problems: where they come from, how they are supported, what they may be telling you, how you learned from these problems, ways they can be negotiated, and times when they are not present. Nothing is wrong with you. You are simply dealing with problems the best way you know how.
My specialities include, but are not limited to, working with anxiety, bullying, depression, family challenges, life events & transitions, peer relationships, school problems, social skills, and self-esteem.
I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.
My specialities include, but are not limited to, working with anxiety, bullying, depression, family challenges, life events & transitions, peer relationships, school problems, social skills, and self-esteem.
I am here to listen to you. I work with children, teens, and adults to support exploration of difficult issues and life changes. Often what brings someone to seek counseling, either for themselves or for their child, is being faced with a challenge they need support navigating and resolving. This issue may result from an atypical experience or be more pervasive, and can bring about feelings of anger, depression, anxiety, low self-worth, or communication issues. Taking the risk to ask for help is the first step on the road toward healing and growth.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic therapy, and Trauma informed DBT.
Simple talk therapy often isn't enough for many. Difficulty trusting others, self criticism, reactivity, perfectionism, trouble maintaining relationships or friendships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, is when therapy that involves developing coping skills to regulate, identify sources of patterns from the past and finding a path forward, may help you break free from these issues.
I also have extensive experience working with late diagnosed adults with autism and/or ADHD. For these clients, I also incorporate identifying needs, providing self accommodations, tools, and psycho-education.
I am trained in Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic therapy, and Trauma informed DBT.
Simple talk therapy often isn't enough for many. Difficulty trusting others, self criticism, reactivity, perfectionism, trouble maintaining relationships or friendships, having overwhelming emotions or anxiety, or low energy/ motivation, is when therapy that involves developing coping skills to regulate, identify sources of patterns from the past and finding a path forward, may help you break free from these issues.
I also have extensive experience working with late diagnosed adults with autism and/or ADHD. For these clients, I also incorporate identifying needs, providing self accommodations, tools, and psycho-education.
Welcome! I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals to help navigate strong emotions, challenges and transitions as they arise. I strive to provide tools to aid with suffering in the present, while also working to improve overall relationships and functioning. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
Welcome! I work with adolescents, young adults and professionals to help navigate strong emotions, challenges and transitions as they arise. I strive to provide tools to aid with suffering in the present, while also working to improve overall relationships and functioning. My approach is very focused and I work hard to get the most out of each session. I also have a background in supervising and work with those who are in the mental health field.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I have been in practice since 2007 and have been featured on ABC, NBC, and KCAL as an expert psychologist. I work primarily with men who have hit “rock bottom” and would like help getting up. These men are often in crisis when we first meet. The issues I address are typically related to unhealthy sexual behaviors, infidelity, broken relationships, drugs/alcohol, dishonesty/lying, financial recklessness, and gambling. My therapy approach is a combination of psychoanalytic, cognitive-behavioral, and the 12-Step recovery model. I also share insight from my own painful but redemptive recovery journey.
I work with individual adults, teens, couples, and families, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, trauma, identity formation, anxiety, and depression.
My therapeutic approach is a unique blend of Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and experiential therapy. CBT, a proven method, helps reframe thought patterns to healthy ones, while experiential therapy aids in experiencing thoughts and emotions in the present moment, leading to a sense of being heard and seen.
I work with individual adults, teens, couples, and families, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, trauma, identity formation, anxiety, and depression.
My therapeutic approach is a unique blend of Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and experiential therapy. CBT, a proven method, helps reframe thought patterns to healthy ones, while experiential therapy aids in experiencing thoughts and emotions in the present moment, leading to a sense of being heard and seen.
I’ve worked in hospital and community settings, supporting individuals through trauma, grief, and major life challenges, including veterans, survivors of sexual assault, hospice patients, and refugee families.
I take a collaborative, flexible approach tailored to your needs, drawing from CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy, and strengths-based techniques. I help you look at how your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and past experiences connect. My style is supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you build insight, practical tools, and meaningful change.
I’ve worked in hospital and community settings, supporting individuals through trauma, grief, and major life challenges, including veterans, survivors of sexual assault, hospice patients, and refugee families.
I take a collaborative, flexible approach tailored to your needs, drawing from CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy, and strengths-based techniques. I help you look at how your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and past experiences connect. My style is supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping you build insight, practical tools, and meaningful change.
Welcome, I am a nature & somatic-based psychotherapist in Santa Cruz. Many people I work with are standing at a major life threshold of change, loss, and becoming. They may be navigating grief, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or a transition that has left them asking, "Who am I?" and "What do I truly want?" Often they struggle to trust themselves, set boundaries, or feel grounded amidst uncertainty. With nature and the body at the heart of our work, I help people navigate these seasons with courage, clarity, and trust.
Welcome, I am a nature & somatic-based psychotherapist in Santa Cruz. Many people I work with are standing at a major life threshold of change, loss, and becoming. They may be navigating grief, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, or a transition that has left them asking, "Who am I?" and "What do I truly want?" Often they struggle to trust themselves, set boundaries, or feel grounded amidst uncertainty. With nature and the body at the heart of our work, I help people navigate these seasons with courage, clarity, and trust.
Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, indecision, or painful relationships? This stuckness and suffering hinder you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey.
Are you stuck in patterns of fears, confusion, indecision, or painful relationships? This stuckness and suffering hinder you from accessing the empowered, expansive, creative, organic self within; this essential part of you wants to express the unique gift that you are, and the gifts you bring to the world. Imagine beyond your struggles or limitations to become who you are truly meant to be, being more authentic, having more fulfilling relationships and manifesting your passions. Whether you are looking for further understanding, or personal tools or deeper change, I am here to support your journey.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and use an integrative approach for issues with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment/relationship issues, and parenting struggles.
I work broadly with adults who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed. In order to resolve these blocks, I work with clients to resolve various kinds of trauma including attachment, family of origin, sexual assault, domestic violence, immigration, or religion.
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and use an integrative approach for issues with emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment/relationship issues, and parenting struggles.
I work broadly with adults who are feeling stuck and overwhelmed. In order to resolve these blocks, I work with clients to resolve various kinds of trauma including attachment, family of origin, sexual assault, domestic violence, immigration, or religion.
I have been a good fit for individuals looking for a supportive space to address anxiety and depression, needing movement in developing new coping strategies, seeking a deeper level of wellness and balance, or identity development. I have often found that I work well with those who have found therapy unhelpful in the past and are looking to give it another try. I also recognize that counseling is a different experience for those who identify as ADHD or ASD. The neuro-diverse culture is an area that I have experience in and that I find meaningful to work with.
I offer wellness workshops, teambuilding, and neurodiversity training.
I have been a good fit for individuals looking for a supportive space to address anxiety and depression, needing movement in developing new coping strategies, seeking a deeper level of wellness and balance, or identity development. I have often found that I work well with those who have found therapy unhelpful in the past and are looking to give it another try. I also recognize that counseling is a different experience for those who identify as ADHD or ASD. The neuro-diverse culture is an area that I have experience in and that I find meaningful to work with.
I offer wellness workshops, teambuilding, and neurodiversity training.
In addition to individual therapy, I enjoy working with couples and families.
I am a trauma-informed therapist, who aims to provide a safe environment for individuals to explore their stories, overcome obstacles, and connect with their inner resilience. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Gottman Method Level 1 and 2.
In addition to individual therapy, I enjoy working with couples and families.
I am a trauma-informed therapist, who aims to provide a safe environment for individuals to explore their stories, overcome obstacles, and connect with their inner resilience. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Gottman Method Level 1 and 2.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience across various levels of care.
Therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and take a closer look at your inner world.
I pursued the field of mental health because I understand how powerful it can be to have a supportive and attuned person who you can speak openly with. Whether you’re coming to therapy during a difficult time or seeking support for accountability and personal growth, what matters most is simply showing up for yourself.
That act of showing up can be one of the hardest things we do. Yet it is also essential, not only for your own well-being, but for your ability to show up more fully for the people and things you care about.
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of experience across various levels of care.
Therapy can be a place to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and take a closer look at your inner world.
I pursued the field of mental health because I understand how powerful it can be to have a supportive and attuned person who you can speak openly with. Whether you’re coming to therapy during a difficult time or seeking support for accountability and personal growth, what matters most is simply showing up for yourself.
That act of showing up can be one of the hardest things we do. Yet it is also essential, not only for your own well-being, but for your ability to show up more fully for the people and things you care about.
In addition, I work with families dealing with addiction who are in the process of reunification or recovery.
Hello, my name is Katrina Trinh, LMFT - 139557. I value a genuine and authentic encounter in therapy in order for clients to gain better self-awareness and acceptance of their own experiences. I focus on creating a safe environment for clients to process undesirable thoughts/feelings as well as trauma. I have worked a lot with children ages from 0-21 years old; in which my youngest client was 10 months old. I work with children with behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. I provide individual therapy at home and in school-based settings.
In addition, I work with families dealing with addiction who are in the process of reunification or recovery.
Hello, my name is Katrina Trinh, LMFT - 139557. I value a genuine and authentic encounter in therapy in order for clients to gain better self-awareness and acceptance of their own experiences. I focus on creating a safe environment for clients to process undesirable thoughts/feelings as well as trauma. I have worked a lot with children ages from 0-21 years old; in which my youngest client was 10 months old. I work with children with behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. I provide individual therapy at home and in school-based settings.
I immersed myself in community mental health, aiming to help youth and families overcome burdens leading to dysfunction.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is comprehensive approach that addresses the physiological storage of memory and how it informs our experiences. EMDR is a widely researched model that has been proven to resolve an individual’s most severe and deeply rooted disturbances.
I immersed myself in community mental health, aiming to help youth and families overcome burdens leading to dysfunction.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is comprehensive approach that addresses the physiological storage of memory and how it informs our experiences. EMDR is a widely researched model that has been proven to resolve an individual’s most severe and deeply rooted disturbances.
Hi! My name is Vivian, and I am a I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, burnout, and life transitions.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and restorative practices to support healing, resilience, growth, and lasting well-being.
Hi! My name is Vivian, and I am a I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
I provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, burnout, and life transitions.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strengths-based, integrating CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and restorative practices to support healing, resilience, growth, and lasting well-being.
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FAQ - About Family Therapy
What issues does family therapy help with?
Family therapy can help families navigate the complex dynamics of family life, including communication challenges and recurring conflict between family members. A therapist can help family members identify dysfunctional patterns in communication and develop healthier ways of relating. Family therapy may also be helpful during major life transitions or stressful events that affect the family system, such as grief, divorce, trauma, relocation, or a serious illness. In some cases, family therapy can support families coping with specific mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, alcohol or substance use disorders, and eating disorders. In these situations, therapy can provide education and support for family members, as well as to the individual with the mental health diagnosis.
How do I know if my family needs counseling?
Family therapy may be helpful if a family consistently struggles with conflict or communication in a way that affects daily life or relationships. It can also be beneficial when someone in the family is experiencing significant emotional or behavioral changes, such as a family member becoming aggressive, withdrawing, or struggling to cope after a traumatic event. Additionally, some concerns, such as addiction or eating disorders, may be especially important to address in the context of the family unit.
Who attends family counseling sessions?
Family counseling sessions are often attended by members of the immediate family, such as parents, caregivers, children, or siblings. However, other family members may attend when appropriate, including grandparents, stepparents, stepsiblings, or co-parents. Who attends may depend on the family’s needs, the therapist’s recommendations, and the goals of treatment.
Can family therapy be done online?
Family therapy can often be done online. Virtual sessions may be especially convenient when family members live in different locations, have busy schedules, or live in an area where family therapists are less accessible. However, online therapy may not be the best fit for every family. In-person care may be more appropriate when there are safety concerns, severe conflict, limited privacy at home, or when young children have difficulty engaging through a screen.
What therapeutic approaches are used in family counseling?
Family therapy can take different forms, including systemic family therapy (exploring how individual actions affect the family), structural family therapy (uncovering the structure and relationship dynamics of the family unit), and attachment-based family therapy (focusing on how bonds between family members shape relationships). Family therapy may also include psychoeducation, which helps family members learn more about a mental health condition and how to respond to it more effectively.
How much does family therapy cost and is it covered by insurance?
Family therapy sessions, which typically last about an hour, often range from $150 to $250 or more, depending on factors such as location, therapist experience, session length, and practice setting. In general, family therapy may cost more than individual therapy because it involves multiple participants and more complex treatment planning. Insurance coverage for family therapy varies by plan. Some plans may cover family therapy when it is part of treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition affecting one family member. However, many plans do not cover therapy for general family conflict, communication concerns, or relationship issues alone. Before starting therapy, it is important to check with your insurance provider to confirm whether family therapy is covered, what your copay or deductible may be, and whether any diagnosis, referral, or prior authorization is required.