Attachment-based Therapists in Monterey, CA

I work with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couple and family therapy addressing the myriad issues that arise during the course of the human life cycle. It is my intention to help bring healing on deep levels to each client who enters my practice. I bring a mature, experienced perspective to my work, integrating years of my own personal work and professional training. I view each person with whom I have the privilege to work as an emotional, physical and spiritual being and use client centered, humanistic, transpersonal approaches, combined with a psychodynamic lens.

Do you find yourself stuck in a rut or in a pattern of behaviors that no longer serve you? Are you having a difficult time navigating complex emotions or processing a challenging past experience? I am here to help you make sense of all of life’s challenging aspects. If you have been considering seeking therapy for a while, but have been anxious about the process, I welcome you. This step you have taken requires courage and self-reflection. It is not a step that many take.

I am a licensed psychologist experienced in working with adolescents and adults. I create an empathic, collaborative, encouraging environment that allows people to explore their identity and relationships to live a more fulfilling life. I build a therapeutic relationship on mutual respect and support people in using their strengths to overcome challenges. I believe that discovering and developing a sense of purpose is an important part of the healing process.

Not accepting new insurance clients at the present time. Would you like to have better relationships? There is always hope. I have a full practice but do try to squeeze new clients in. My calm and friendly demeanor puts people at ease and promotes a safe and nurturing counseling environment. I chose this second career to help people navigate through the obstacles and pain in their life. My comforting and supportive style helps instill hope, peace, and spirituality. I have the life experiences plus a Doctorate Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy to help you discover the needed tools for your personal relationship toolbox.

Sometimes it's hard to find someone who can help you achieve your goals and manage your emotions without judgement. I work best with clients that need and want help.I offer transparency, empathy, genuineness, and humor as essential tools to establish a good connection and help provide the safe space necessary to achieve their goals and manage any distress happening in their lives.What happens with Sure Psychological Services is you have more of a tailored and "concierge" type therapy with on time appointments and in-between session communication when necessary within 24-48 hours via email, Simple Practice, or text. All ages welcome!

I work with individuals and partners from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. My areas of expertise are challenges with relationships and sexuality, communication, intimacy, desire discrepancy, infidelity, sexual orientation, gender, and romantic and sexual life styles as well as self-discovery and sexuality through the life span. As a sex therapist I am trained to assist you with sensitivity and competence to address these issues. My goal is to support people in their self-realization and growth as relational and sexual beings and to collaborate with you to strengthen your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being.

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.

Lori Galperin, MSW has been a therapist, program founder, clinical director, teacher and writer for 27+ years. She is highly skilled in multiple types of therapeutic treatment. Her areas of specialization focus in the following areas: 1) Working with individuals and couples around issues of intimacy, relational and attachment problems, sexual dysfunction, trauma and compulsivity, and 2) Eating disorders recovery, including from anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating; and 3) Clinical writing, focused on the "recovery" process from addictive behaviors and mental health problems to a state of vital aliveness, meaningfulness, and relatedness.

I am passionate and driven regarding helping individuals to become their most authentic self through caring and compassion. I believe that the process of therapy is an individual and unique one for each person and should be tailored as such. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 12 years of experience working with individuals with Trauma, Eating Disorders, Dissociative Disorders, Relationship issues, Substance Abuse issues and other co-occurring disorders. I believe that every person deserves to have their mental health needs treated with dignity, respect and from a non-judgmental stance.

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!

With more than 30 years experience and a degree in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Schwartz specializes in working with 1) couples, marriage, and intimacy disorders; 2) family difficulties; 3) eating disorders, 4) PTSD, addiction, and 5) sexual difficulties, sexual dysfunction, sexual addiction. His national recognition afforded him the experience of lecturing to over 50,000 therapists nationally, as well as editing three books. He specializes also in working with deeper issues from childhood. He is extremely compassionate and forms exceptional connection with his clients. Oftentimes, Typically, he works with female co-therapist Lori Galperin when working with couples.

Family life is both rewarding and challenging. Raising children is an important job and it can feel overwhelming at times. No two people parent the same way and how to blend two different life patterns and meet the needs of an individual child, while rewarding, can also feel frustrating. Having tools to navigate these challenges can help you feel confident and deepen your self-awareness. Working as a team with you and your child we will build on strengths and develop strategies for solving issues.

I welcome anyone who is looking to enhance and make meaning of their life. Unhealed wounds of abandonment, abuse, betrayal, loss and neglect lead to feelings of shame and fear, which keep you from having the relationships, resources and overall life experience that you want. I have expertise in identifying these core sources of pain, healing those wounds, understanding how they currently impact your life and, of course, changing those life patterns so you can experience something new!

If you are feeling stuck, sad, anxious, and know in your bones it's time to move forward with your life, I can help. Together we will examine the issues that are holding you back. You will have better self understanding, and learn new ways to cope when old patterns surface. We can re-examine your life's traumas, identify how they shaped you and how you can free yourself. We collaborate on strengthening your innate self awareness, and your ability to stay in the present moment and face what is holding you back with new, real life skills that will quickly become familiar. Your relationships will become grounded in your authenticity.

Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, or feelings of overwhelm? Do you sometimes feel lost or alone, even when you are with other people? Are there painful events in your history that continue to cause you suffering? Our work together can help you find a deeper understanding of these dynamics, and connection with yourself and others. I have a gentle and supportive approach, where together we find the right pace for your healing and growth. I offer a somatic-focused approach to working through trauma and learning new ways to manage thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and situations that can leave us confused or overwhelmed.

I love helping adult clients to find their inner strength and overcome obstacles. Many are seeking to change their life. Others have made attempts to find the place of safety to speak about trauma, to be seen, felt, and heard, while also seeking the self-confidence they've lost. Where did your voice go? Let’s get to root of issues, that keep you silence, and let’s find solutions that can create change, support healing, and gained knowledge for a healthier lifestyle.

We are all in the process of change, it is an unavoidable element of life. The trick is to have the willingness to look at how we wish to change, and take steps to do so. This may involve simply developing a different perspective on some struggle or other. No matter what the problem is though it takes courage, to allow another person to see our vulnerability. With that willingness there are very few problems which cannot be significantly improved or solved. Encouragement from a person who understands what we struggle with can help empower us to take action to feel better and be happier..

Seeking therapy is not easy, and you deserve the support that you’re looking for. I approach therapy from a strengths-based perspective, and my mission is to partner up with motivated individuals looking to improve their quality of life. I spend the first few sessions getting to know you as a person and learning about the issues that brought you to therapy. My job is to listen to you and provide insight and support to help you make sense of what is causing you distress and how we can move forward to help you live a happier and healthier life.

Hi there! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, and hope my profile helps you to decide if we will be a good fit. I have been doing this work for several years and find that providing a safe place for people to find hope, peace, healing, connection, and laughter is the most rewarding (and sometimes hardest) work we do in therapy. I have worked with clients and families of all ages and backgrounds and have found that we usually ask for help when we no longer know how to make things better. We all deserve healthy, hopeful lives and relationships, and therapy is a place to build the skills to help you find those things.