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Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
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Tracy Korpela

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8 Endorsed
303 Potrero Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 278-8361
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Hi! I'm Tracy. I support teens and young adults with anxiety through Art Therapy, Ecotherapy and IFS. Anxiety can manifest socially, internally and externally. Helping you reconnect with your Self energy, your truth, your voice and your goals is my intention. I meet clients where they are at with compassion and curiosity. We will use somatic experiencing to tune into the body's deep wisdom, using IFS to explore internal parts looking for acknowledgement. Many of us are looking to turn down the volume of a Self Critic part, people pleaser part, anxious part or angry part. I often meet clients for hiking or beach sessions!
I use a variety of research-based therapeutic modalities and transpersonal spirituality to work with teens and young adults including Internal Family Systems, CBT, Gestalt, Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy and Ecotherapy.
I am an Anti-Racist and a trained Gender Affirming Therapist. These labels are important to me as a white, hetero Cis-female. I own my privilege through the intersectionality of my social identities.
Take the first step to help. Call or Tracy Korpela now - (831) 278-8361

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Embodiment Medicine

303 Potrero Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 278-8361
I offer therapy sessions in-person, at the beach, the forest and virtually!
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (831) 278-8361
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Center for Embodiment Medicine

303 Potrero Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060 map

 (831) 278-8361
I offer therapy sessions in-person, at the beach, the forest and virtually!
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety and Depression 
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150

Insurance

  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Health IPA of California (CHIPA)
  • Medi-Cal
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I can provide a superbill for PPO out of network insurance. There is no cost for Medi-Cal CCAH clients.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361
"
I can provide a superbill for PPO out of network insurance. There is no cost for Medi-Cal CCAH clients.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 16040 Supervised by Dr. Rachel Jordana Horodezky (California / 25159) Tracy Korpela

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 2 years
  • Attended Naropa University, Mindfulness-Based Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2023

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from University of Wisconsin Business and Theatre Performance / 2004
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I hold additional trainings in Internal Family Systems therapy. I am a trained Mindfulness-Based, Trauma Informed and Gender Affirming Therapist.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361
"
I hold additional trainings in Internal Family Systems therapy. I am a trained Mindfulness-Based, Trauma Informed and Gender Affirming Therapist.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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At the Center for Embodiment Medicine, I use a variety of research-based therapeutic modalities and transpersonal spirituality to work with teens and pre-teens including Internal Family Systems, CBT, Gestalt, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy and Ecotherapy.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361
"
At the Center for Embodiment Medicine, I use a variety of research-based therapeutic modalities and transpersonal spirituality to work with teens and pre-teens including Internal Family Systems, CBT, Gestalt, DBT, Somatic Experiencing, Art Therapy and Ecotherapy.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361

8 Endorsements

Chris Lott
Chris Lott
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, LMHCA
Tracy is thoughtful, generous, funny, attuned and interested in your joy. Tracy sees humans through eyes of compassion, with unconditional acceptance. In Tracy's supportive presence I suddenly feel freer and can get in touch with what I really need.
Keri Signoracci- Relationship And Sex Therapist
Keri Signoracci- Relationship And Sex Therapist
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Uniquely down-to-earth, impressively educated, and playfully inspiring, Tracy can gently and wholeheartedly see beneath the layers, allowing her clients access to the depth, purpose, and often uncharted magical and meaningful waters of their true selves.
Lucy Heller
Lucy Heller
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Tracy holds the therapeutic space with compassion, genuine curiosity, and patience, while also somehow bringing in an element of play! She is open-minded and committed to justice and inclusivity, helping those around her to feel seen and understood.
Tali Wertheimer
Tali Wertheimer
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPCC, CCEP
Tracy excels at making her clients feel safe and understood. Her approach is collaborative, creative, and person-centered. If you are craving change, Tracy is highly skilled at supporting clients heal and thrive.
Lorna B. Bennett
Lorna B. Bennett
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC, NCC, PACT, RLT
Tracy brings a rare mix of grounded presence and spaciousness, offering a therapeutic relationship that feels regulating and free. She has a special gift working with teens. Tracy's care for her clients is evident in her curiosity, compassion and advocacy.
Kiri Maura
Kiri Maura
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Tracy's warm and gentle presence creates a safe and compassionate space for clients to process trauma. Her open mindedness and experience of transpersonal and spiritual practices allows clients to explore the depths of their consciousness and beyond.
Marin Family Recovery
Marin Family Recovery
Counselor, MA, LPCC, MAC
Hania Columbina
Hania Columbina
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Tracy emits a genuine warmth that instantly allows those in her presence to feel safe and supported. If you are seeking a therapist who values your unique perspective and believes in your inherent potential for growth, I encourage you to contact her.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Existential
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
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With Ecotherapy sessions we can take a walk virtually or in-person at a location in Santa Cruz. We'll use a variety of tools like visualization, mindfulness, breathing, movement, meditating and transpersonal therapy.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361
"
With Ecotherapy sessions we can take a walk virtually or in-person at a location in Santa Cruz. We'll use a variety of tools like visualization, mindfulness, breathing, movement, meditating and transpersonal therapy.
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
or call with questions - (831) 278-8361

Location

Primary Location

Center for Embodiment Medicine

303 Potrero Street

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

(831) 278-8361

Email me

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Nearby Areas

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Counties

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I offer therapy sessions in-person, at the beach, the forest and virtually!
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 278-8361
"
I offer therapy sessions in-person, at the beach, the forest and virtually!
Photo of Tracy Korpela, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Tracy Korpela
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 278-8361