Therapists in Scotts Valley, CA

Nicole Saad Hofschneider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.

Are you feeling stuck like stagnating water of a creek that no longer flows? Or are you struggling in your relationships? Certain seasons test us to our core. My experience as a therapist and as a client shows me that we have the capacity to recover our vitality. I am here to support your journey of healing and growth. Even after traumas, losses, oppression, and experiences that are too painful for our bodies and spirits to carry alone, there is a path of healing that can re-energize your life and spirit. While you are the expert on your life, I am here to facilitate awareness, self-compassion and inner shifts.
Are you feeling stuck like stagnating water of a creek that no longer flows? Or are you struggling in your relationships? Certain seasons test us to our core. My experience as a therapist and as a client shows me that we have the capacity to recover our vitality. I am here to support your journey of healing and growth. Even after traumas, losses, oppression, and experiences that are too painful for our bodies and spirits to carry alone, there is a path of healing that can re-energize your life and spirit. While you are the expert on your life, I am here to facilitate awareness, self-compassion and inner shifts.

I am a compassionate, professional psychotherapist with an individualized way of treating each client. I believe each person has the strength inside themselves for change and healing. It is my role to identify your personal style and help you find the clarity you need to make necessary life changes. In doing so I utilize many theoretical approaches including; psychodynamic, existential/humanistic, solution focused and cognitive behavioral.
I am a compassionate, professional psychotherapist with an individualized way of treating each client. I believe each person has the strength inside themselves for change and healing. It is my role to identify your personal style and help you find the clarity you need to make necessary life changes. In doing so I utilize many theoretical approaches including; psychodynamic, existential/humanistic, solution focused and cognitive behavioral.

How I approach therapy is to encourage a persons strengths; which, by using their history as a guide, together we focus on finding practical ways to bring healing and hope to their present challenges.
If you are stuck struggling with issues that you know are problems but you just can't seem to figure out how to change them, then you have come to the right place. We will get to know those parts of you from a calm, curious, and compassionate place to help you find lasting change and healing. It doesn't matter if you have been stuck dealing with this your whole life, it can change. So lets get started.
How I approach therapy is to encourage a persons strengths; which, by using their history as a guide, together we focus on finding practical ways to bring healing and hope to their present challenges.
If you are stuck struggling with issues that you know are problems but you just can't seem to figure out how to change them, then you have come to the right place. We will get to know those parts of you from a calm, curious, and compassionate place to help you find lasting change and healing. It doesn't matter if you have been stuck dealing with this your whole life, it can change. So lets get started.

You deserve to be respected as a unique individual, regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I believe that each and every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience and unique concerns that they bring into the counseling room. My goal is to meet each client where they are, and work along side them to help them achieve the goals they have come to counseling hoping to achieve. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, drawing from a variety of research-based treatment modalities based on the needs of the particular client.
You deserve to be respected as a unique individual, regardless of your age, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I believe that each and every person that comes to counseling has a unique life experience and unique concerns that they bring into the counseling room. My goal is to meet each client where they are, and work along side them to help them achieve the goals they have come to counseling hoping to achieve. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families, drawing from a variety of research-based treatment modalities based on the needs of the particular client.

Good for you for taking the first step in reaching out for support. I appreciate that it can be challenging to make that initial move in creating change. I am a strength-based therapist who has been in practice for 20 years. I work with individuals and families with my specialty being adolescents and people dealing with transitions in their lives.
Good for you for taking the first step in reaching out for support. I appreciate that it can be challenging to make that initial move in creating change. I am a strength-based therapist who has been in practice for 20 years. I work with individuals and families with my specialty being adolescents and people dealing with transitions in their lives.

If you're on the autism spectrum, difficulties navigating the social world might be a source of anxiety, confusion, disappointment, fear, or sadness for you. You don't need an official autism or Asperger's diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist who knows how to connect with clients who have autistic traits. I want to help you feel more comfortable in social settings so you can have more fulfilling connections at home, at work, in your community, and with yourself. About half of my clients are women, and my practice is as gender-diverse as it is neurodiverse.
If you're on the autism spectrum, difficulties navigating the social world might be a source of anxiety, confusion, disappointment, fear, or sadness for you. You don't need an official autism or Asperger's diagnosis to benefit from working with a therapist who knows how to connect with clients who have autistic traits. I want to help you feel more comfortable in social settings so you can have more fulfilling connections at home, at work, in your community, and with yourself. About half of my clients are women, and my practice is as gender-diverse as it is neurodiverse.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based out of California. I am an anxiety and OCD specialist with over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental and behavioral health. I offer a structured approach to help you build resilience, reduce anxiety, and regain control over your life. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or overwhelming worry, I am here to support you with compassion, understanding, and evidenced-based practices that foster lasting change.
Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based out of California. I am an anxiety and OCD specialist with over 15 years of experience working in the field of mental and behavioral health. I offer a structured approach to help you build resilience, reduce anxiety, and regain control over your life. Whether you're struggling with intrusive thoughts, compulsions, or overwhelming worry, I am here to support you with compassion, understanding, and evidenced-based practices that foster lasting change.

I support clients to live happy and meaningful lives and help them make changes that bring about well-being and transformation. I have a passion to support individuals, couples and families through many different life transitions (from adjusting to college, marriage, divorce, births, loss, retirement, coping with illness, and caregiving). I help clients with a range of relationship issues—from marriage/romantic partner conflict, communication issues in relationships, resolving issues in friendships, co-parenting, parent-child issues, loss of relationship & grief work, contemplation of separation, and exploring unhealthy patterns.
I support clients to live happy and meaningful lives and help them make changes that bring about well-being and transformation. I have a passion to support individuals, couples and families through many different life transitions (from adjusting to college, marriage, divorce, births, loss, retirement, coping with illness, and caregiving). I help clients with a range of relationship issues—from marriage/romantic partner conflict, communication issues in relationships, resolving issues in friendships, co-parenting, parent-child issues, loss of relationship & grief work, contemplation of separation, and exploring unhealthy patterns.

I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.
I OFFER TELEHEALTH SESSIONS. My goal as a therapist is to help you move through challenges and get to a better place in life. Changing the past may not be possible but we can focus on how to make your future more fulfilling. If you're looking for support and direction through a difficult situation or you're ready to make changes in how you live your life, please feel free to email me for the fastest response.

Rebecca Schultheis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, ADHD-CC
2 Endorsed
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
I enjoy working with individuals, teens & children who experience anxiety, trauma, depression, and I specialize in neurodiversity. I also enjoy supporting parents of neurodivergent kids as well as adult’s late diagnosis of neurodivergence. I have found EMDR to be highly effective in the treatment of the narratives we have about ourself that hold us back. I've been doing couples work for 15 years using the evidence-based research of John Gottman PhD which I find to be highly effective. Its tools allow for comprehensive & practical use outside of therapy that help improve communication, closeness, & strengthen & repair relationships.
I enjoy working with individuals, teens & children who experience anxiety, trauma, depression, and I specialize in neurodiversity. I also enjoy supporting parents of neurodivergent kids as well as adult’s late diagnosis of neurodivergence. I have found EMDR to be highly effective in the treatment of the narratives we have about ourself that hold us back. I've been doing couples work for 15 years using the evidence-based research of John Gottman PhD which I find to be highly effective. Its tools allow for comprehensive & practical use outside of therapy that help improve communication, closeness, & strengthen & repair relationships.

Catarina Ahlvik-Garrison
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD
1 Endorsed
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Waitlist for new clients
I meet all my clients with empathy, compassion, and curiosity in order to support an authentic expression of feelings and needs. The path towards authentic expression is unique to each individual depending on their background, their experience with therapy and their specific therapeutic goals. As a somatic psychotherapist I welcome both goals/ challenges that are cognitively known as well as the unknown, that might just express itself as temporary or chronic tension or pain in the body.
My psychotherapy practice is informed by twenty years of meditation, mindfulness and mindful self-compassion practice and teaching.
I meet all my clients with empathy, compassion, and curiosity in order to support an authentic expression of feelings and needs. The path towards authentic expression is unique to each individual depending on their background, their experience with therapy and their specific therapeutic goals. As a somatic psychotherapist I welcome both goals/ challenges that are cognitively known as well as the unknown, that might just express itself as temporary or chronic tension or pain in the body.
My psychotherapy practice is informed by twenty years of meditation, mindfulness and mindful self-compassion practice and teaching.

Even in moments when what we were born with (i.e., nature), how we were raised (i.e., nurture), or our capacity to act in our best interests (i.e., abilities) may seem to come up short in dealing with life's challenges, each of us can compassionately challenge ourselves to get to where we want to be. A psychotherapist can be a partner in the journey to understanding and accepting what needs to be done, and taking the necessary steps for change to happen.
Even in moments when what we were born with (i.e., nature), how we were raised (i.e., nurture), or our capacity to act in our best interests (i.e., abilities) may seem to come up short in dealing with life's challenges, each of us can compassionately challenge ourselves to get to where we want to be. A psychotherapist can be a partner in the journey to understanding and accepting what needs to be done, and taking the necessary steps for change to happen.

As a LMFT in CA and NV with 18 years of experience, I take great pride in offering a therapy style that is warm, interactive, and deeply attuned to your unique story. I strongly believe in the power of skill-building, focusing not just on empathetic listening but also on equipping you with practical strategies for growth.
I will collaboratively shape our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your specific goals, establishing key objectives from the outset. As we move forward, I invite you to share your journey and the reasons you've sought support here at PT. Building a strong rapport is essential to our work together, and I’ll guide
As a LMFT in CA and NV with 18 years of experience, I take great pride in offering a therapy style that is warm, interactive, and deeply attuned to your unique story. I strongly believe in the power of skill-building, focusing not just on empathetic listening but also on equipping you with practical strategies for growth.
I will collaboratively shape our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your specific goals, establishing key objectives from the outset. As we move forward, I invite you to share your journey and the reasons you've sought support here at PT. Building a strong rapport is essential to our work together, and I’ll guide

I offer warm, compassionate support, creating a non-judgmental space where you can express your thoughts and feelings freely. My clients often describe me as a caring, attentive, interactive therapist who listens deeply, helping them gain insight and grow at their own pace. Whether you're navigating challenges as a professional, youth, or couple, I provide specialized support tailored to your unique needs.
I offer warm, compassionate support, creating a non-judgmental space where you can express your thoughts and feelings freely. My clients often describe me as a caring, attentive, interactive therapist who listens deeply, helping them gain insight and grow at their own pace. Whether you're navigating challenges as a professional, youth, or couple, I provide specialized support tailored to your unique needs.

Hello- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my specialty is teaching people how to “Become BULLY-PROOF”. I help people learn what it means to be emotionally sober and how to accomplish and sustain the joy and freedom that comes with a new perspective. We no longer have use for fear, shame or blame which only slows down or completely stops our total healing. Now is the time to Face and Embrace what has been denied.. This is our time to show up and be who we are meant to be.
Hello- I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and my specialty is teaching people how to “Become BULLY-PROOF”. I help people learn what it means to be emotionally sober and how to accomplish and sustain the joy and freedom that comes with a new perspective. We no longer have use for fear, shame or blame which only slows down or completely stops our total healing. Now is the time to Face and Embrace what has been denied.. This is our time to show up and be who we are meant to be.

Many of us carry childhood experiences that unknowingly affect our adult relationships, often leading to codependency. This can result in losing one’s sense of self and, at times, turning to drugs or alcohol to cope, which can create additional challenges. I strongly believe in 12 Step recovery and supporting individuals in finding community-based support. The 12 Step approach is evidence-based, and I guide clients in understanding its benefits. I also provide a safe space for processing trauma as they progress in recovery from addiction.
Many of us carry childhood experiences that unknowingly affect our adult relationships, often leading to codependency. This can result in losing one’s sense of self and, at times, turning to drugs or alcohol to cope, which can create additional challenges. I strongly believe in 12 Step recovery and supporting individuals in finding community-based support. The 12 Step approach is evidence-based, and I guide clients in understanding its benefits. I also provide a safe space for processing trauma as they progress in recovery from addiction.

My focus is to help adult individuals heal, recover, and feel empowered. I specialize in treatment for those recovering from trauma, eating disorders, depression, intimacy and attachment disorders, and codependent tendencies. Additionally, I provide gender-affirming care. It is my philosophy that each one of us has our own wisdom and capacity to heal. I am of the belief that no one is broken, nothing is missing, and people do not need to be fixed. Instead we need to learn the skills to trust ourselves and strengthen our ability to extend compassion inward so that we can recognize that we have been complete within all along.
My focus is to help adult individuals heal, recover, and feel empowered. I specialize in treatment for those recovering from trauma, eating disorders, depression, intimacy and attachment disorders, and codependent tendencies. Additionally, I provide gender-affirming care. It is my philosophy that each one of us has our own wisdom and capacity to heal. I am of the belief that no one is broken, nothing is missing, and people do not need to be fixed. Instead we need to learn the skills to trust ourselves and strengthen our ability to extend compassion inward so that we can recognize that we have been complete within all along.

I have been told that I bring hope to situations, experiences and behaviors that often feel hopeless. Specializing in working with families, children, adolescents and parents, I work collaboratively with client/s to identify and develop goals, and a road map of how we will know that these goals are being met as we work together. I work actively with clients using their knowledge and strengths towards reaching their goals.
I have been told that I bring hope to situations, experiences and behaviors that often feel hopeless. Specializing in working with families, children, adolescents and parents, I work collaboratively with client/s to identify and develop goals, and a road map of how we will know that these goals are being met as we work together. I work actively with clients using their knowledge and strengths towards reaching their goals.

With over 20 years of experience in private practice, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing compassionate and individualized therapy to teens, adults, and older adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and addiction, with a particular focus on helping adolescents navigate today's unique challenges.
With over 20 years of experience in private practice, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing compassionate and individualized therapy to teens, adults, and older adults. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and addiction, with a particular focus on helping adolescents navigate today's unique challenges.
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Number of Therapists in Scotts Valley, CA
100+
Average cost per session
$175
Therapists in Scotts Valley, CA who prioritize treating:
88% | Anxiety |
82% | Relationship Issues |
82% | Depression |
72% | Trauma and PTSD |
70% | Self Esteem |
69% | Grief |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
14 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
41% | Carelon Behavioral Health |
35% | Aetna |
35% | Other |
How Therapists in Scotts Valley, CA see their clients
80% | In Person and Online | |
20% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
79% | Female | |
20% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Scotts Valley?
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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.