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Michael Villanueva
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
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Michael Villanueva

Psychologist, CP (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
825 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (831) 480-7075
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
My name is Michael Villanueva, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist in California. I have worked as a professor at a university, providing research and clinical services on remote tribal lands, served as a combat clinical psychologist in Afghanistan, and implemented research with computational neuroscientists at UC San Diego on the effects of psychedelics on the human brain. I provide individual talk psychotherapy (including telehealth) and Neurotherapy in my office. I record and analyze my clients’ EEG (i.e., brainwaves), which provides me with a personalized approach to neurofeedback training to address my clients’ symptoms
I implement cognitive-behavioral methods, Jungian dream work, problem-solving skills, and insight-oriented conversation within this neurophysiological framework. Thus, in partnership, we will examine your internal and external assets, assess strengths and deficits, and set short-term goals.
Over the past 25 years, I've worked with clients of all ages, occupations, and nearly all socio-economic statuses. While there is no typical client with whom I work, my most satisfied clients share commonalities: First, despite their levels of depression or anxiety, they felt they could be better. Second, they took our work and practiced.outside the office.
Call or Michael Villanueva now for a free 15 minute consultation - (831) 480-7075

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

825 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 480-7075

Rialto, CA 92376

Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (831) 480-7075
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

825 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 480-7075

Rialto, CA 92376

Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Stress 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem | Elevance
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • MHN | Health Net
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sutter
  • TRICARE
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 31341 Michael Villanueva
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Racial Identity
  • School Issues
  • Sports Performance
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
Do these issues align with your needs? or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Biofeedback
  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Jungian
  • Neurofeedback
  • Racial Trauma Recovery
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP

Location

Primary Location

825 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 480-7075

Additional Location

Rialto, CA 92376

(831) 480-7075
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Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
"
Visit my website below to schedule an appointment with myself or one of my colleagues today!
Call for a free consultation now - (831) 480-7075
Michael Villanueva
Psychologist, CP
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024