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Aptos, CA

Aptos, CA

Aptos, California, embodies a serene coastal lifestyle that attracts a diverse community. The area's picturesque surroundings are complemented by a focus on quality of life, yet residents face challenges such as housing affordability and economic fluctuations that can strain overall well-being. The local economy is characterized by a range of employment opportunities, but recent trends reveal a decline in job numbers, contributing to heightened stress among residents. Access to healthcare, including mental health services, is imperative, especially as economic pressures and social issues, such as homelessness, impact community stability. In response to these challenges, Aptos fosters a variety of mental health resources aimed at promoting empowerment and recovery. Residents are encouraged to explore available local services tailored to diverse needs, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes overall mental wellness.

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Rami Vissell

Rami Vissell

Aptos, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Rami Vissell is a compassionate and dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with an impressive background, holding a MA, PhD, and LMFT credentials. He understands that everyone, regardless of age—be it preteens, teens, adults, or elders—can benefit from engaging in meaningful conversations during challenging times. Rami believes that life’s difficulties are opportunities for growth and healing. He provides a safe and nurturing environment where clients feel truly heard and appreciated for their unique selves. Rami’s approach is straightforward, direct, and infused with compassion, aimed at empowering individuals to harness their strengths while facing challenges with clarity and insight. He is skilled in various therapy modalities, including EMDR, Positive Psychology, and Family Systems, allowing him to cater to diverse needs effectively. Rami also emphasizes the importance of finding joy and fulfillment in life, guiding clients toward a deeper sense of meaning. He welcomes individuals, couples, families, and first responders in their healing journeys and even offers walking sessions in nature to create a unique therapeutic experience. With Rami, clients can embark on their journey of self-discovery, equipped with the practical skills and support they need to live their best lives sooner than later.
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Specialties
Family Stress PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Lance Bauscher

Lance Bauscher

Aptos, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Lance Bauscher is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, MFT) who embraces a strength-based approach to psychotherapy. He recognizes and treasures the unique journey of every client and the significance of each therapeutic moment. Lance employs a balanced method that harmonizes solution-focused positive psychology with deeper existential, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-based interventions. Specializing in life and developmental transitions, he addresses symptoms like anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma. He believes that the persistent awareness of challenges is a sign of readiness to confront and overcome them. By fostering the natural healing capabilities of the psyche, Lance equips clients with practical coping skills and strategies to take control of their thoughts and actions. His process-oriented, holistic approach promotes insights and healing, attending to every aspect of the individual mindfully. Though his primary focus is on teens through their twenties, Lance offers therapy to couples, families, and individuals of all ages, viewing every problem as an opportunity for transformation. He collaborates with clients to facilitate meaningful changes, enabling them to discover and embrace their authentic, joyful selves.
Specialties
Anxiety PTSD/Trauma Spirituality Teens
Erin Bucci

Erin Bucci

Aptos, CA
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Erin Bucci is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, who understands that life can present painful, overwhelming, and confusing challenges. By providing clients with a dedicated space to focus on their concerns, Erin empowers them to sort through the issues that hinder their ability to thrive. In her skilled hands, therapy becomes a valuable process for navigating old patterns and tackling current challenges. Clients can achieve a deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and peace in both their lives and relationships. Erin believes that effective therapy is a collaborative journey that involves developing practical skills, exploring unconscious influences, and nurturing a rich therapeutic relationship. She offers a warm, supportive, yet challenging environment that fosters exploration of clients' concerns, guiding them toward meaningful and lasting change. Erin's practice is built on her commitment to addressing issues such as anxiety, relationship challenges, and depression through diverse therapy types including Attachment-based, Existential, Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Relationship Stress

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