Santa Cruz
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Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Leilani Jefferies

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
303 Potrero St., Building 29, Suite 102, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 900-4834
Let's Connect (831) 900-4834
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We are taught to constantly go, but sometimes we need to stop, look inside, and find what's keeping us from moving forward. I offer a safe container to do this. You have the knowledge within to choose the right path. It's my job to walk with you, lighting the way. Containment and clarity: this is what I can offer to you as my client. I offer therapy in English/Spanish to individuals, couples, and families. I have advanced training in EMDR, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I also offer parenting support.
My approach is collaborative and personalized. I'm influenced by Buddhist Psychology, helping clients uncover unconscious thinking patterns to understand why our actions don't always mirror our intentions. As a holistic therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher, I use a mind-body approach, seeing the body as an informant.
Depending on your needs, our work together can be more goal directed and practical, using short-term therapeutic approaches. Or, it can be expansive, open-ended, and inquiring, offering a more holistic approach. Please call me today with any questions. I look forward to talking with you!
Call or Leilani Jefferies now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 900-4834

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

303 Potrero St.

Building 29, Suite 102

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 900-4834
I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (831) 900-4834
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

303 Potrero St.

Building 29, Suite 102

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 900-4834
I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Anxiety 
$150 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Couple Sessions $175

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of Network
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As an out of network provider, I offer a superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.
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Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834
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As an out of network provider, I offer a superbill for you to submit to insurance for reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 29733 Leilani Jefferies

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended San Jose State University, Graduated 2007

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Yoga Alliance RYT 200 #165611 / 2015
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I have over 15 years working in the field. I have advanced training in both traditional EMDR and attachment based EMDR, as well as training in DBT and IFS. I have also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training, a 100 hour training in the foundations of yoga for mental health, and a TSY training.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834
"
I have over 15 years working in the field. I have advanced training in both traditional EMDR and attachment based EMDR, as well as training in DBT and IFS. I have also completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training, a 100 hour training in the foundations of yoga for mental health, and a TSY training.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Women's Issues
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I work mainly with people struggling with trauma, anxiety, and people pleasing. During initial sessions, I spend time collecting history, and then we work together to create a plan to address the symptoms that are currently getting in the way of you living the life you want. I see you as the expert on your life, and therapy as a collaborative process.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834
"
I work mainly with people struggling with trauma, anxiety, and people pleasing. During initial sessions, I spend time collecting history, and then we work together to create a plan to address the symptoms that are currently getting in the way of you living the life you want. I see you as the expert on your life, and therapy as a collaborative process.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834

3 Endorsements

Karen Ouse
Karen Ouse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, SEP, NARM
Leilani is a very compassionate and grounded therapist, with skills and knowledge to address trauma using effective modalities such as yoga, somatic, and EMDr. I highly recommend Leilani as a therapist.
Hannah Renee Tunkel
Hannah Renee Tunkel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CMT
Marianne Gabriel Mejia
Marianne Gabriel Mejia
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Asian , 
Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Jungian
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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In the first sessions, I spend time getting to know you in order to understand which modalities are best for you. I'm passionate about integrating the mind and body, and use a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and yoga based therapy. I use Somatic interventions to work directly with the nervous system, which can often help to more quickly relieve symptoms.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834
"
In the first sessions, I spend time getting to know you in order to understand which modalities are best for you. I'm passionate about integrating the mind and body, and use a combination of CBT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches such as EMDR, IFS, and yoga based therapy. I use Somatic interventions to work directly with the nervous system, which can often help to more quickly relieve symptoms.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (831) 900-4834

Location

Primary Location

303 Potrero St.

Building 29, Suite 102

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 900-4834

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I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 900-4834
"
I offer therapy in person, in my office near the Santa Cruz wharf, or online. I am also open to walk and talk therapy.
Photo of Leilani Jefferies, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Leilani Jefferies
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 900-4834