Pacific Grove, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Dr. Charlotte Sky is a compassionate psychologist with over thirty years of experience in helping adults and elders find balance and self-acceptance. Her approach to therapy is warm, open, and accepting, coupled with a readiness to provide direct and honest feedback. Dr. Sky brings a sense of humor and creativity to her sessions, underpinned by strong professional ethics. She specializes in addressing depression, trauma, and anxiety through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Compassion Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, EMDR, and Trauma Focused techniques. Dr. Sky is dedicated to working collaboratively with her clients, utilizing their strengths to pave the way for deeper experiences of love and joy. Her office is a cheerful and inviting space, welcoming individuals and their pets into a soothing environment that fosters comfort from the very first contact.

Matthew Baldwin is a compassionate marriage and family therapist (MFT) who works with adults and adolescents, bringing extensive training and experience in treating mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, addiction, compulsive behaviors, trauma, phobias, life and career transitions, intense spiritual experiences, psychedelic integration, relationship difficulties, and men's issues. His warm therapy style fosters client discovery and healing, creating a supportive space that encourages awareness of the parts that need to heal. Matthew's therapeutic approach is deeply influenced by psychodynamic, Jungian, and transpersonal theories of psychology. His rich background as a musician has provided him with a profound understanding of the challenges surrounding creativity and self-expression. Currently, he serves as The Director of The Psychedelic Therapy Music Forum at the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines, where he writes and edits insightful articles on the role of music in the innovative field of psychedelic psychotherapy.

Dr. Deborah Wilday is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist with a PhD and LMFT designation, specializing in therapy for adults and elders aged 65 and older. With a profound understanding of the intricate challenges of grief, relationship issues, and self-esteem, Dr. Wilday employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centered approaches. Her expertise extends to integrative practices that incorporate Positive Psychology, Humanistic, Jungian, and family systems perspectives, enabling her to tailor her therapeutic approach to each client's unique needs. Dr. Wilday is committed to cultivating an environment of trust and healing, guiding individuals toward personal growth and deeper emotional understanding.