Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
4 Endorsed
Let's Connect (831) 298-8723
Available both in-person and online
542 Ocean St. Suite A Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Hurts have a way of layering over time, leading us to construct a life designed to shield us from pain—to ensure we never feel that kind of hurt again. But in fortifying ourselves, we create barriers that limit our ability to fully experience joy. Beneath it all, a freer, more expansive life is waiting for us to embrace it. Through self-exploration, we learn to recognize our own patterns, take responsibility for our place in life, offer forgiveness—to ourselves & others—and build a life that reflects our courage & growth. Sessions often weave in mindfulness, humor, creativity, compassion, empathy, accountability, & problem-solving.
My approach is collaborative, blending practical strategies with an understanding of the deeper emotional currents that shape the way we navigate life. This balance helps us connect with our emotions, understand their impact, and make intentional, aligned choices.
Couples & families: I am dedicated to nurturing healthy relationships—within marriages, families, and partnerships. As a certified couples coach since 2013, I’ve helped couples and families shift from distress and disconnection to ease, laughter, and trust. I work with both monogamous and non-monogamous couples, fostering safety, connection, and teamwork.
Call or Email Elio Scudieri now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 298-8723
Let's Connect (831) 298-8723
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 298-8723
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 147228 Elio Scudieri
- Degree/Diploma from Relationship Coaching Institute Certified Couples Coach / 2014
Additional Credentials
Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (831) 298-8723
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Life Coaching
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 298-8723
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Non-Violent Communication (NVC)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (831) 298-8723
Location
Nearby Areas
Elio Scudieri
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 298-8723