Therapists in Santa Cruz, California

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.

121 Therapists found in Santa Cruz

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Caitlin Nicole Biliske

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

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Emily Eagar Calmette

Counselor
550 Water St, Building C, Suite 3, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-471-7049

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Margarita Munoz

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

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Diane Aguilar

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

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Eric Anderson

Counselor
300 Harvey West Blvd, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-425-8132 831-466-9165

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Katie Elizabeth Giannini, LMFT

Counselor
340 Soquel Ave Ste 207, Santa Cruz, CA - 95062
831-200-4161

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Samuel Salazar-cadena

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1400 Emeline Ave, Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-454-4170

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Hallie Patricia Cohen

Counselor
300 Harvey West Blvd., Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
831-425-8132 831-425-4581

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Raul Hernandez

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

More Counselors in Santa Cruz, CA: Addiction Counselors 290 Mental Health Therapists 692 Professional Counselors 12 School Counselors 8

About Therapists: 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. 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. 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.

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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