Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA

Advanced healing, soulful integration, and embodied transformation.
You’ve done the therapy. You’ve read the books. You’ve gained insight and awareness, but still, something in you knows there’s more. More freedom. More truth. More vitality waiting just beneath the surface. This is where I come in.
With over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience, I specialize in helping people who are ready for deep, lasting change—not just symptom relief, but soul-rooted transformation. My clients are highly intuitive, self-aware, and committed to growth. They want to fully embody their healing and live with clarity, wholeness, joy.
Advanced healing, soulful integration, and embodied transformation.
You’ve done the therapy. You’ve read the books. You’ve gained insight and awareness, but still, something in you knows there’s more. More freedom. More truth. More vitality waiting just beneath the surface. This is where I come in.
With over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience, I specialize in helping people who are ready for deep, lasting change—not just symptom relief, but soul-rooted transformation. My clients are highly intuitive, self-aware, and committed to growth. They want to fully embody their healing and live with clarity, wholeness, joy.

We all deserve to live a life that is full of joy, connection, and meaning. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgemental space where you can heal past wounds and examine thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that may no longer be serving you. With an open mind and empathetic presence, I help my clients find internal peace so that they can live a life that feels congruent with their beliefs, values and hopes for the future.
We all deserve to live a life that is full of joy, connection, and meaning. I offer a compassionate, nonjudgemental space where you can heal past wounds and examine thoughts, beliefs and behaviors that may no longer be serving you. With an open mind and empathetic presence, I help my clients find internal peace so that they can live a life that feels congruent with their beliefs, values and hopes for the future.

These are strange times. Finding the right therapist can be challenging, finding some one you can feel comfortable with and who has the skills and experience you need. In my 20+ years in this field, I have worked with people on: life transitions, anxiety, addiction, parenting, marriage, family and relationship difficulties and more. Years of study of a variety of therapeutic methods form my background and my thinking. In addition to my training, I bring creativity, honesty and humor to this hard and rewarding work.
These are strange times. Finding the right therapist can be challenging, finding some one you can feel comfortable with and who has the skills and experience you need. In my 20+ years in this field, I have worked with people on: life transitions, anxiety, addiction, parenting, marriage, family and relationship difficulties and more. Years of study of a variety of therapeutic methods form my background and my thinking. In addition to my training, I bring creativity, honesty and humor to this hard and rewarding work.

I have worked as a marriage and family therapist in California since 2012. I help with dual diagnosis treatment, grief and loss, infertility issues, life adjustments, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. I am a certified eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapist and perinatal mental health professional.
I have worked as a marriage and family therapist in California since 2012. I help with dual diagnosis treatment, grief and loss, infertility issues, life adjustments, and perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. I am a certified eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapist and perinatal mental health professional.

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'd be honored to support your healing and personal growth. I love guiding those ready to re-parent themselves and repair wounds of complex trauma. I'm experienced in recovery from emotional neglect or narcissistic abuse, whether from family of origin or a romantic relationship. I love working with couples and families, with an emphasis on those in non-traditional spaces. This includes members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as blended families/step-parents looking to create a family system that functions in the healthiest way possible. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and support with medicine journey integration.
I'd be honored to support your healing and personal growth. I love guiding those ready to re-parent themselves and repair wounds of complex trauma. I'm experienced in recovery from emotional neglect or narcissistic abuse, whether from family of origin or a romantic relationship. I love working with couples and families, with an emphasis on those in non-traditional spaces. This includes members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as blended families/step-parents looking to create a family system that functions in the healthiest way possible. I also offer Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy and support with medicine journey integration.
I work primarily with couples and individuals toward creating better communication and developing coping strategies to help with stress.
I work primarily with couples and individuals toward creating better communication and developing coping strategies to help with stress.

I have a straight forward, strength-based, humanistic approach to working with my clients. I believe you have inherent strengths and transformational healing abilities no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience. My goal is to support you to discover and harness these abilities to access healing, freedom from suffering, and a deeper inner knowing.
I have a straight forward, strength-based, humanistic approach to working with my clients. I believe you have inherent strengths and transformational healing abilities no matter how much pain or suffering you may experience. My goal is to support you to discover and harness these abilities to access healing, freedom from suffering, and a deeper inner knowing.

I enjoy working with clients who are seeking change. Negative thoughts, patterns of behavior and even the way we do relationships can set us on a path where we can find ourselves more stressed out than not. I would like to help you attain the strategies and skills you need to live your most fulfilling and best life.
I enjoy working with clients who are seeking change. Negative thoughts, patterns of behavior and even the way we do relationships can set us on a path where we can find ourselves more stressed out than not. I would like to help you attain the strategies and skills you need to live your most fulfilling and best life.

I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 20 years experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients.
I have presented at international trainings on how the body stores emotions and trauma, the transforming work of inner identities and living from one's Essential Self.
I am an interactive and dynamic therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help address life's challenges. I integrate complimentary modalities and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach.
With compassion and understanding I work with each individual to help build and attain the personal growth they're striving for.
I specialize in individual, couples and family therapy. With over 20 years experience, I work with a broad spectrum of clients.
I have presented at international trainings on how the body stores emotions and trauma, the transforming work of inner identities and living from one's Essential Self.
I am an interactive and dynamic therapist. I provide support and practical feedback to help address life's challenges. I integrate complimentary modalities and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach.
With compassion and understanding I work with each individual to help build and attain the personal growth they're striving for.

Lee Ann Sullivan-Eurs
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Not accepting new clients
Throughout our lives, we encounter a variety of natural transitions, some of which challenge our ability to cope. Death, divorce, life threatening illness, career change, marriage, becoming a parent, spiritual or existential crisis...to name a few. In an attempt to adjust, many of us experience emotional distress. I would be honored to work with you to provide support. I enjoy working with people of all ages including young children and teens. Through talk therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and engaged play, my goal is to make each client feel prioritized, heard, cared about, valued, and nurtured throughout their process.
Throughout our lives, we encounter a variety of natural transitions, some of which challenge our ability to cope. Death, divorce, life threatening illness, career change, marriage, becoming a parent, spiritual or existential crisis...to name a few. In an attempt to adjust, many of us experience emotional distress. I would be honored to work with you to provide support. I enjoy working with people of all ages including young children and teens. Through talk therapy, expressive arts, sand tray, and engaged play, my goal is to make each client feel prioritized, heard, cared about, valued, and nurtured throughout their process.

Tame the lions in your life! Overcome the challenges that keep you tethered to unhappiness. I'm here to help. I'm here to listen. I'll provide a haven for you to freely express yourself, process your problems and part with your pain. If I have the opportunity to work with you, I'll see you as a human being, just like me, on a journey through life. My approach is holistic and humanistic and my presence is warm and engaging. My method is practical, results-focused and non-judgmental and has been shaped by a life of travel, the arts, meditation, athletics and fatherhood. I'm here to help you build the life you want.
Tame the lions in your life! Overcome the challenges that keep you tethered to unhappiness. I'm here to help. I'm here to listen. I'll provide a haven for you to freely express yourself, process your problems and part with your pain. If I have the opportunity to work with you, I'll see you as a human being, just like me, on a journey through life. My approach is holistic and humanistic and my presence is warm and engaging. My method is practical, results-focused and non-judgmental and has been shaped by a life of travel, the arts, meditation, athletics and fatherhood. I'm here to help you build the life you want.

Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Waitlist for new clients
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings – William Blake
Do you long to believe in yourself? In your capacity to face what life presents with creativity and strength? To follow your inner guidance and to be fierce in your commitment to a heart-centered life?
No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings – William Blake
Do you long to believe in yourself? In your capacity to face what life presents with creativity and strength? To follow your inner guidance and to be fierce in your commitment to a heart-centered life?

You don’t have to carry it alone. You may hold pain that feels too heavy, too old, or too confusing to name. You might find yourself living in a state of constant tension, disconnection, anxiety, or overwhelm in the wake of trauma—and yet a part of you knows there's more to life than just surviving. I believe that symptoms like anxiety, numbness, and depression are not signs of brokenness, but intelligent responses to what you’ve been through. Together, we’ll learn to listen to these symptoms with compassion and curiosity. As we do, they can begin to shift—offering insights, restoring connection, and allowing healing to unfold.
You don’t have to carry it alone. You may hold pain that feels too heavy, too old, or too confusing to name. You might find yourself living in a state of constant tension, disconnection, anxiety, or overwhelm in the wake of trauma—and yet a part of you knows there's more to life than just surviving. I believe that symptoms like anxiety, numbness, and depression are not signs of brokenness, but intelligent responses to what you’ve been through. Together, we’ll learn to listen to these symptoms with compassion and curiosity. As we do, they can begin to shift—offering insights, restoring connection, and allowing healing to unfold.

Hello, I'm Rory. I am a nonjudgemental, down to Earth, kind-hearted, and experienced therapist. I use a variety of approaches like talk therapy, somatic therapy, and art therapy in my work. Are you struggling with Life? Feeling stuck or frozen? Feeling frustrated with yourself and want to change patterns? Going through hard times and need help and support?
Hello, I'm Rory. I am a nonjudgemental, down to Earth, kind-hearted, and experienced therapist. I use a variety of approaches like talk therapy, somatic therapy, and art therapy in my work. Are you struggling with Life? Feeling stuck or frozen? Feeling frustrated with yourself and want to change patterns? Going through hard times and need help and support?

Carl Jung said it is "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" which is the overarching theme of my approach. It is an honor to support clients who are going through challenging life transitions. I enjoy helping people find their path, navigate neurodiversity, manage ADHD as well as nurturing relationships with themselves and others. I have always worked with children in and out of the therapy space and am fond of working with kiddos with various needs. I aim to use our time wisely to get to the real problems so that you can move through and process alongside someone who has your best interests in mind.
Carl Jung said it is "The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are" which is the overarching theme of my approach. It is an honor to support clients who are going through challenging life transitions. I enjoy helping people find their path, navigate neurodiversity, manage ADHD as well as nurturing relationships with themselves and others. I have always worked with children in and out of the therapy space and am fond of working with kiddos with various needs. I aim to use our time wisely to get to the real problems so that you can move through and process alongside someone who has your best interests in mind.

I work with adolescents, adults and families in individual, couples, family and group therapy settings. I have over 16 years of experience and work primarily from a relational, compassionate, client-centered, transpersonal and somatic centered approaches. This holistic therapeutic approach allows my clients to heal, integrate and transform their negative/traumatic experiences by using empathy and mindfulness skills to improve their functioning within their daily, social, work and relational domains.
I work with adolescents, adults and families in individual, couples, family and group therapy settings. I have over 16 years of experience and work primarily from a relational, compassionate, client-centered, transpersonal and somatic centered approaches. This holistic therapeutic approach allows my clients to heal, integrate and transform their negative/traumatic experiences by using empathy and mindfulness skills to improve their functioning within their daily, social, work and relational domains.

Are you feeling overwhelmed or totally shut down? Do you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world? Do you know you want to feel better or but don't know where to begin? My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I help couples who are dealing with conflict, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I also love to work with health care workers and first responders.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or totally shut down? Do you have memories that are hard to look at or have changed the way you view yourself and the world? Do you know you want to feel better or but don't know where to begin? My clients are generally working on recovering from traumas in their lives and changing the resulting fixed patterns and stuck beliefs. I especially value providing support and healing to survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. I help couples who are dealing with conflict, trauma, infidelity, intimacy issues or disconnection. I also love to work with health care workers and first responders.

Stefanie Wolf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Not accepting new clients
If you work with me, I start with the basic premise that you are already whole, precious, and loveable. You have all the goods to make it in this world. Our job together is to uncover how to connect you with who you actually are, so that you can be with yourself and others in a way where you like how you are being and live the life you actually want to live. I specialize in addressing the impact of traumas and reorienting clients toward their innate wholeness. You may feel limited or stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or general off-ness. Together we can explore your patterns and develop new ones.
If you work with me, I start with the basic premise that you are already whole, precious, and loveable. You have all the goods to make it in this world. Our job together is to uncover how to connect you with who you actually are, so that you can be with yourself and others in a way where you like how you are being and live the life you actually want to live. I specialize in addressing the impact of traumas and reorienting clients toward their innate wholeness. You may feel limited or stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or general off-ness. Together we can explore your patterns and develop new ones.

As a therapist I integrate art, play, and soul focused therapy to bring a safe and inviting environment for children, parents, or adults to explore their innermost needs. As a neurodivergent affirming provider I love helping clients find new ways to meet your everyday needs and goals through a structure uniquely tailored to what makes you, you! I offer a space of non-judgemental presence to explore that which you’re seeking and take a non-directive approach in order to allow your deeper wisdom to be cultivated.
As a therapist I integrate art, play, and soul focused therapy to bring a safe and inviting environment for children, parents, or adults to explore their innermost needs. As a neurodivergent affirming provider I love helping clients find new ways to meet your everyday needs and goals through a structure uniquely tailored to what makes you, you! I offer a space of non-judgemental presence to explore that which you’re seeking and take a non-directive approach in order to allow your deeper wisdom to be cultivated.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
600+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA who prioritize treating:
91% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
78% | Self Esteem |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
73% | Stress |
69% | Grief |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
47% | Aetna |
39% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
38% | Carelon Behavioral Health |
How Therapists in Santa Cruz, CA see their clients
68% | In Person and Online | |
32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Santa Cruz?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.