Find a Therapist in Capitola, CA

Heather Turey is a compassionate and skilled Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to supporting adults facing challenges such as depression, addiction, and relationship issues. With a deep understanding of the complexities of human emotions and relationships, she employs an array of therapy types, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Heather's approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. Her expertise extends across various modalities, allowing her to facilitate transformative experiences that foster healing and growth within relationships. As a therapist, she passionately believes in the power of connection and supports her clients in navigating the pathways to wellness and deeper understanding of themselves and their loved ones.

Kristin Falzett, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with an MA and LMFT credential, has been transforming lives since her graduation in 2009 from Chapman University. With a warm and empathetic approach, she works with a wide range of clients, including preteens, children aged 6 to 10, teenagers, adults, and elders aged 65 and over. Kristin specializes in addressing various challenges such as depression and relationship issues, providing culturally sensitive and trauma-focused therapy. She utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, including Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, and the Gottman Method, ensuring a personalized and effective experience for individuals, couples, and families. Kristins’ commitment to understanding her clients’ unique experiences through a strengths-based lens fosters a nurturing environment that encourages growth and healing.

Kathy Gusewelle, a skilled Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience, believes that truly effective therapy is enlivening, collaborative, and deeply honest. As a Depth Psychotherapist, she expertly guides her clients towards greater self-awareness, helping them understand the triggers behind negative emotional reactivity and self-sabotaging patterns. Through her compassionate approach, Kathy assists individuals in identifying and integrating unconscious beliefs, trauma, and self-defeating responses, fostering emotional resilience, self-acceptance, and overall happiness. In her practice, she emphasizes the transformative power that emerges when clients feel genuinely heard, seen, and understood, encouraging them to embrace change and openness. Kathy addresses a wide range of life issues including shyness, loneliness, depression, midlife decisions, sexual abuse, and the challenges faced by adult children of alcoholics. With a commitment to creating an atmosphere of safety, trust, and courage, she believes these elements provide the essential ingredients for healing. Kathy has received advanced training in symbolism and dreams from the San Francisco Jungian Institute and has engaged in extensive psychoanalytic consultation and training throughout her career.

Julie Herzog is a holistic psychotherapist dedicated to helping her clients integrate mind, body, and spirit. She believes that everyone possesses the potential for health and wellness, and is committed to working collaboratively with individuals of all ages, including children, teens, adults, couples, and families, throughout the Santa Cruz/Monterey Bay area. Julie looks forward to meeting her clients and assisting them in achieving better mental health. Utilizing an eclectic approach, she fine-tunes her skills, education, and experience to best support each individual's unique journey. Her therapeutic repertoire includes brief therapy models, psychodynamic techniques, as well as play and art therapy methods. Julie has further enriched her practice with coursework focusing on Buddhist (Mindfulness) Psychology and Queer Consciousness, which enhances her ability to serve the LGBTQI+ community effectively.

Lauren Labinger is a compassionate Marriage & Family Therapist, dedicated to guiding adults through transformative journeys of self-discovery and healing. Acknowledging that the search for a therapist can often feel overwhelming, Lauren provides a welcoming space for those who may feel uncertain or apprehensive about taking the next step in their mental health journey. Whether clients are seeking help with anxiety, relationship issues, or navigating significant life transitions, Lauren is prepared to assist them in prioritizing their needs and confronting challenges. With a focus on understanding the impact of past experiences on present behaviors, she offers insights that facilitate healing and growth. Lauren utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic approaches, including attachment-based therapy, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness techniques, making her well-equipped to support those facing a variety of struggles, from trauma and PTSD to self-esteem and emotional disturbances. She believes that while change may be daunting, it is always within reach. Through her commitment to fostering an environment of understanding and support, Lauren Labinger makes it possible for clients to discover their true selves and their path toward well-being.

Genine Leighton is a compassionate and skilled licensed marriage and family therapist based in Santa Cruz, CA. With over two decades of experience since graduating from San Diego State University in 1997, she is dedicated to providing psychotherapy for adults facing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, women's issues, and trauma recovery. Genine specializes in marital and premarital counseling, assisting couples who struggle with communication, intimacy, and relationship satisfaction. Additionally, she offers support groups for those navigating postpartum challenges, parenting, and body image issues. With expertise in modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and family systems therapy, Genine is committed to fostering healing and resilience in her clients' lives.

Sharon Papo, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist who specializes in guiding adolescents and adults through the complexities of gender identity, sexuality, and sexual orientation. With over 20 years of experience in supporting the LGBTQ community—including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals—she creates a therapeutic environment that fosters understanding, validation, and empowerment. Sharon believes in harnessing the existing strengths and skills of her clients as they navigate life's challenges. Her sessions are a safe space, characterized by cultural humility, openness, and curiosity, where clients can process their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sharon's ultimate goal is to help individuals cultivate confidence, empowerment, and a sense of freedom in their journeys.

Kathy Beckerman, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), understands the challenges that individuals face with distress, worry, and anxiety in their daily lives. With over 25 years of experience in private practice, she expertly guides her clients towards developing effective tools and skills for navigating life with greater ease and resilience. Kathy’s collaborative and interactive therapeutic approach engages clients actively, prompting them to explore new ways of thinking, behaving, and relating that promote their well-being. Drawing from a rich array of modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Process Oriented Grief Work, she addresses patterns of over-arousal and activation. In addition, many individuals seek Kathy's services for Optimal Health & Well-Being Coaching. As a sleep specialist, she provides a focused, evidence-based treatment model known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which typically consists of 4-8 sessions aimed at overcoming sleep challenges. Kathy's holistic approach ensures that each client receives the personalized care they need to thrive.

Shana Trinchero is a compassionate and insightful Marriage & Family Therapist who has devoted her career to understanding the neurobiology of trauma and the profound effects of early attachment experiences on present relationships, beliefs, and emotions. With expertise in addressing common challenges such as relationship difficulties, depression, loneliness, anxiety, and self-loathing, she recognizes that while some clients may enter treatment with clarity, many simply sense a struggle and seek guidance on where to begin. Shana creates a welcoming and supportive environment, equipping clients with tools to uncover, explore, and integrate both the unconscious and conscious elements of their psyche. Her approach is deeply personalized, adapting to the unique needs of each client and session. Through mindfulness practices, she remains attuned to subtle details that can serve as valuable messages and insights during therapy. Therapy sessions with Shana are characterized by a dynamic and collaborative process. She also offers NeurOptimal® Neurofeedback Brain Training for those interested in exploring advancements in psychological wellness. Believing wholeheartedly that every individual deserves kindness, compassion, and respect—coupled with honesty and insight—Shana facilitates a journey toward thriving and engaging with the world in a liberated and integrated manner, guiding clients as they explore the depths of their own being across all stages of life.