Mental Health Therapists in Santa Cruz, California

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About Therapists: Therapists: A Therapist is a trained and licensed mental health professional who helps individuals, couples, or groups manage and overcome emotional, psychological, behavioral, or relationship challenges. Therapists work with people dealing with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief and loss etc. They support their clients by understanding their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
665 Mental Health Therapists found in Santa Cruz
male counselor

Wyatt James Chambers


Mental Health Counselor
380 Encinal St Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-469-1700     831-425-1905
female counselor

Maria Contreras


Mental Health Counselor
380 Encinal St Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-469-1700     831-425-1905
female counselor

Tami Ryder, LPT


Mental Health Counselor
1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-359-7841    
female counselor

Kelly Bailey


Mental Health Counselor
542 Ocean St Ste K, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-459-0444     831-459-0665
female counselor

Nina B Kelly, LMFT


Mental Health Counselor
555 Soquel Ave Ste 260, Santa Cruz, CA - 95062
415-846-8236    
male counselor

Phillip Loren Schwanbeck


Mental Health Counselor
126 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-427-3387    
male counselor

Mr. David Leroy Campbell


Mental Health Counselor
303 Water St, Suite 6, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-471-3900     831-421-0480
female counselor

Claudia Padilla


Mental Health Counselor
300 Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-425-8132     831-425-4581
male counselor

Anudeva Stevens


Mental Health Counselor
104 Walnut Ave, Suite 208, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-423-9444    
female counselor

Jennifer Jordan-wong


Mental Health Counselor
303 Potrero St, #42-103, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-466-9307    
female counselor

Mayra Castillo


Mental Health Counselor
200 7th Ave Ste 150, Santa Cruz, CA - 95062
831-288-4358    
female counselor

Jaqueline Dubon Cruz


Mental Health Counselor
126 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-427-3387    
female counselor

Cherise Marie Bowen


Mental Health Counselor
380 Encinal St Ste 200, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-469-1700     831-425-1905
female counselor

Crystal Tula Nicholls, B.A.


Mental Health Counselor
290 Pioneer St, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-459-0444     831-459-0665
male counselor

Scott Houlihan


Mental Health Counselor
542 Ocean St Ste K, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-459-0444     831-459-0665
male counselor

Adrian Serrano


Mental Health Counselor
145 Chestnut St Apt 120, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-466-6266    

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About Mental Health Therapists: Mental Health Counselor: A Mental Health Counselor is a licensed professional who helps individuals, couples, and families manage and overcome emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges. They assess clients’ mental health conditions and develop personalized treatment plans to provide therapy for a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, stress, grief, and life transitions. Addiction (Substance Use Disorder (SUD)) Counselor: An Addiction Counselor is a licensed mental health therapist who help individuals struggling with addiction of alcohol, drug, or other substance use disorder. These counselors work with clients by helping them to manage and overcome the psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges related to substance use. These counselors also work closely with families and support systems to help them better understand their loved one’s illness. SUD counselors help to promote long-term sobriety, emotional stability, and overall mental wellness for both the individual and their family. Counselor: A provider who is trained and educated in the performance of behavior health services through interpersonal communications and analysis. Training and education at the specialty level usually requires a master's degree and clinical experience and supervision for licensure or certification.
Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).
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