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Ellen Adams

Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

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Available both in-person and online
340 Soquel Avenue Suite 108 Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Can you imagine confusion and emotional pain transforming into wisdom and clarity? As a seasoned therapist I offer compassionate support in a safe, comfortable environment. Incorporating body, mind and spirit in a practical approach to growth and change, I have successfully helped many individuals and couples find relief from anxiety and depression and improve their relationships. As we learn to see things more clearly, anger can be transformed into compassion, and fear can dissolve into acceptance, allowing us to be fully present and alive to celebrate our lives with joy and happiness.
Relationships are opportunities for growth, self-knowledge and fulfillment. I've helped many couples improve communication, resonance, intimacy, and resolve differences. I bring to my work years of meditation and utilize Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, blending CBT, Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Family Systems theories, with mindfulness.
The therapeutic relationship is a process in which we learn that obstacles show us what we need to work on. I offer a supportive environment in which you can take the risks necessary for your growth. I will work compassionately and insightfully with your wisdom in a supportive, integrative approach. Together we can discover the path to wholeness.
Call or Ellen Adams now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 613-1230

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

340 Soquel Avenue

Suite 108

Santa Cruz, CA 95062 map

(831) 613-1230
My website
I offer full hour long therapy sessions in-person, in my comfortable and serene Santa Cruz office, or online via video.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (831) 613-1230
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

340 Soquel Avenue

Suite 108

Santa Cruz, CA 95062 map

(831) 613-1230
My website
I offer full hour long therapy sessions in-person, in my comfortable and serene Santa Cruz office, or online via video.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Coping Skills 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Medi-Cal
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I currently have openings for the Alliance (Medi-Cal). Private pay clients may request a super-bill for reimbursement from their out of network PPO insurance and I can arrange reduced fees for financial hardship.
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 613-1230
"
I currently have openings for the Alliance (Medi-Cal). Private pay clients may request a super-bill for reimbursement from their out of network PPO insurance and I can arrange reduced fees for financial hardship.
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 613-1230

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / MFC 40881 Ellen Adams
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Attended San Jose State University, Graduated 2000
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from UCSC BA
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Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 613-1230
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 613-1230

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Communication Skills Training
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 613-1230
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Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 613-1230

3 Endorsements

Brigid Ryan
Brigid Ryan
Marriage & Family TherapistMAMFT
Ellen is a caring, competent, compassionate therapist with much depth, understanding and a wide perspective.
Helen A. Harris
Helen A. Harris
Marriage & Family TherapistMALMFT
Ellen is skilled, compassionate and kind.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Eclectic
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Mindfulness based cognitive
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
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Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 613-1230
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 613-1230

Location

Primary Location

340 Soquel Avenue

Suite 108

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

(831) 613-1230
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I offer full hour long therapy sessions in-person, in my comfortable and serene Santa Cruz office, or online via video.
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 613-1230
"
I offer full hour long therapy sessions in-person, in my comfortable and serene Santa Cruz office, or online via video.
Photo of Ellen Adams, Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ellen Adams
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 613-1230