Therapy in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz is a vibrant and eclectic city nested on the picturesque northern California coastline. Santa Cruz is known for its natural beauty, surf culture, and diverse community. With a population of approximately 65,000 residents, Santa Cruz offers a blend of laid back beach town vibes and a progressive, environmental, and academic culture. Many people in Santa Cruz are looking for in person psychotherapy support for their relationships, and their mental health. After the Covid pandemic, many folks have opted to prioritize seeing their therapist in person, and Pacific Psychotherapy is happy to offer in person therapy services for the Santa Cruz area.

Couples Therapy in Santa Cruz

Pacific psychotherapy offers couples therapy in Santa Cruz to help you and your partner tackle a variety of issues. Couples Therapy can help you and your partner improve your communication, regain your intimacy and connection, and learn new skills and tools to help the two of you navigate conflict.

Topics in couples therapy can include

Trauma Therapy in Santa Cruz

Trauma Therapy can help you gain an understanding of how past traumatic events could influence your present day mental health. This can include psychoeducation on what trauma is and how it affects the brain, and regulation skills and tools to help navigate when a PTSD episode occurs.

Topics in trauma therapy can include

Depression Therapy in Santa Cruz

Therapy for depression can help you or a loved one navigate major depressive disorder and find a new way to live. A compassionate and empathic approach to depression can help you understand the rut that you are in and gain insight into why you are suffering with depression in the first place.

Depression therapy ranges topics including

  • Living with Major Depressive Disorder

  • Suicidal thoughts and feelings

  • Natural Anti-depressants

  • Genetic Factors of Depression

Addiction Therapy in Santa Cruz

If you are struggling with addiction or alcoholism, getting help from a trained and compassionate professional can help you gain insight and tools you need to quit or moderate your use. Talking to an addiction therapist about what you are going through is an essential first step on getting clean and sober. Drug and alcohol counseling can help you with your goals whether they are quitting completely or finding a way to moderate your use.

Addiction therapy can include discussions about

In person therapy in Santa Cruz

If you are looking for a therapist in Santa Cruz for depression, trauma / PTSD, addiction, or couples therapy, reach out today to learn more and schedule a free consultation.