Online Buddhist therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
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Serving Buddhist
Grace Akopyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #145795
Christian Therapy with Grace was founded by Altagracia Akopyan also known as Grace. Therapy with Grace understand that it can became difficult to find a therapist that is both experienced enough to see clients requiring different needs while still having the availability to meet clients sooner than later in person and online. In effort to change the standard in the mental health field, Therapy with Grace was created. At Therapy with Grace, clients can book same week appointments, find a therapist that you feel comfortable with by booking a complimentary intro session who shares your similar beliefs and values.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Yukiko K Hartman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMHC
I provide online sessions by a video call to people in California and Washington. After the initial phone consultation (20min for free), if both you and I decide to work together, then, I have you make your own account in the "Client Portal". From there, you can join our online therapy session at a scheduled time. The portal also provides us with a communication tool that helps us communicate confidentially. Before the therapy begins, I would like you to make sure that you have a private space where no one can hear our conversation. If you have any concerns about having online therapy sessions, please feel free to talk to me anytime.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
Professional. Confidential. Relational.
Research proven 90% effective.
Get virtual or in person support in Burlingame California.
Why wait when you can get help today.
Call or email for a no cost consultation.
(415) 375-0311 or JeremiMcManus@gmail.com
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be temporarily providing all services via HIPAA-compliant teletherapy.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Mia Turner
Therapist, MA, RYT, ASDCS, LMFT, NPT-C, CMNCS, CMIP
✨ By virtue of holding space for you to make meaning out of your experiences, intersections of identity, and personal and ancestral past, I specialize in providing Culturally Conscious, Liberation-Oriented, Neuro-affirming, Trauma-Informed, Nervous System-Centered, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing that align with your desire to unify mind, body, and spirit, healing both present and intergenerational wounds, and connecting with self, others, and surroundings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many couples struggle when conflict keeps repeating or one partner feels unseen, and distance grows even when both care deeply. In online sessions, I help partners slow down these patterns, recognize what’s happening beneath the surface, and build the skills to stay emotionally connected. Through attachment‑based and trauma‑informed practices, I guide couples toward communication that is safe, honest, and repair-focused, even when stress or past wounds are present. Online therapy can be a convenient, contained space to explore challenges together without the distractions of daily life.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Dr. Hartston has over 25 years of experience helping adults and couples work through anxiety, burnout, obsessive-compulsive patterns, trauma, work stress, addictions and relationship stress. The people Dr. Hartston works with are used to functioning at a high level even while they’re holding a lot of distress internally. They often know what they’re doing is unsustainable, but can’t seem to stop doing it. I’m interested in helping you upgrade your quality of life by supporting your values and the ways you aspire to show up in your different roles. I help you interrupt patterns that no longer serve you.
35 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer online therapy for adults in many seasons of life, from young adults in their 20s to older adults in their 80s, who want to improve their relationship with themselves and with others. Through telehealth, I support clients navigating a wide range of issues and major life transitions—such as new marriages, becoming a parent or grandparent, adjusting to an empty nest, retirement, or moving into community living—so they feel less alone, more grounded, and better equipped to meet these changes with clarity and care.
35 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
People want fullness of love in life (in work, relationship and purpose), but get stymied by anger, anxiety, or existential dilemmas. Sometimes talking about it isn't enough to transform it. To make significant change, after we name emotions and explore their sensations, we can build a new somatic relationship. By compassionately attending to old habits, then invoking new awareness of how to thrive, we liberate ourselves from past patterns and welcome new joys. If you like contemplative exploration of the roots of your issues, guidance to find your inner ah-ha!, and support for your own wisdom to lead you forward, give me a call. I believe the energy we call Divine (or Source, Consciousness, Godde, All) is within you and around you, ready to speak. You have the answers within you, I'm here to help you find them- and implement them.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Struggling with anxiety, relationship stress, or feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to navigate it alone. At Dr. Mazmanyan & Associates, we provide attachment-based and relational therapy for individuals, couples, and families. We believe emotional healing and a sense of self develop through relationships and are shaped by early experiences, family dynamics, and cultural contexts. Therapy focuses on understanding how these patterns formed, honoring how they once served a purpose, and gently reshaping them to better support current relationships, emotional well-being, and self-trust.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Rose Snyder, EdM, PsyD, LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
I work from a collaborative perspective with teen and adult clients over online therapy. My approach is integrative, drawing from relational, family systems, behavioral, mindfulness-based, and trauma-informed modalities to help clients better understand themselves, shift longstanding patterns, and build more fulfilling lives. I value a strong therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, honesty, and mutual engagement. I especially enjoy working with clients who are motivated for growth—those who are ready to do the work of developing insight, building emotional resilience, and making meaningful shifts in their lives. Generally weekly appointments are recommended, though some clients benefit from more frequent meetings.
23 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California-based LCSW offering virtual trauma therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy to support healing from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and family of origin issues. I offer both weekly therapy and EMDR therapy intensives for deeper, focused trauma work. Sessions are available via telehealth throughout California.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
Hi! Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878 here. I am a psychologist, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individual, Families, Couples and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems, E.M.D.R.. and more...
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
Welcome to the Connection Clinic, where healing and connection are at the heart of our practice. Our clinician-led team represents a diverse group, centering our work with people of color, queer individuals, immigrants, first-generation families, and people with disabilities. We emphasize somatic and mind-body approaches to therapy, fostering a compassionate and welcoming relationship where you can feel supported to explore your personal journey toward mental well-being. Whether you’re facing mental health challenges or seeking deeper self-understanding, we are here to support you every step of the way.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello! Welcome to Irvine Family Counseling, a trusted home for the mental wellness and spiritual flourishing of individuals, couples and families. As a top-rated center for personal growth and transformation, we make it our priority to provide the most innovative, comprehensive and effective treatment available on the market. We collect the best practices from a variety of approaches and use our unique skill-sets to help you achieve a positive treatment outcome. Inspired by our own journey’s of personal success with mental wellness, we want you to experience the same joy and more. We are interdisciplinary, dual-degree therapists with extensive training backgrounds in the area of trauma, anxiety/depression, relationships and personality disorders. We distinguish ourselves from other centers in that we are psychoanalytically trained, working together in a team-based approach, and come united in our background of faith.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
We offer in-person, telephone, TELEPSYCH and virtual meetings to all clients, 7 days a week in California, Virginia, and Washington D.C
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Kim Christine Stevens
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
I am accepting new Telehealth clients- video call or phone call
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Serving Buddhist
Laura Anderson LPCC, Eff Shame Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Hi and welcome! I am excited to partner with you in your healing from trauma using EMDR, Flash, psychedelic and ketamine-assisted EMDR therapy. I consider it truly an honor to get to work with each individual and appreciate the vast diversity of humankind. You are welcome here!
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LPCC
About My Practice
I provide specialized online therapy for adults (18+) navigating anxiety, trauma, and complex life challenges. Through evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a secure virtual environment, I create a supportive space for healing and personal transformation from wherever you are. My approach focuses on getting to the root of what's creating your struggles rather than just managing surface symptoms.
My Approach
My practice centers on what I call "updating your operating system"—we explore the roots of your patterns, understand how you got where you are, and consciously choose where you want to go next. This isn't about dwelling in the past; it's about understanding yourself more deeply so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. I bring together evidence-based techniques like CBT, ACT, Coherence Therapy, and clinical hypnosis with mindfulness practices, creating sessions that are collaborative and organic rather than rigid or prescribed.
Here's what might surprise you: one of the most powerful dimensions of real change is acceptance. Not the passive, resigned kind, but the courageous turning toward where you are with care and curiosity. This approach allows you to look squarely at reality and move forward from a place of truth rather than resistance.
Areas of Specialization
I specialize in supporting clients with:
Anxiety: Managing generalized worry, social anxiety, perfectionism-driven anxiety, decision paralysis, and the anxiety that stems from unprocessed trauma
Trauma Processing: Working through childhood trauma, parentification, relational wounds, and past experiences that continue to shape how you move through the world today
Complex Family Dynamics: Navigating challenging relationships with adult children, aging parents, partners, and other family members where boundaries feel blurred
Grief and Loss: Processing loss in its many forms—of people, relationships, the life you thought you'd be living, or your sense of purpose and identity
Patterns That No Longer Serve: Breaking cycles of people-pleasing, over-functioning, perfectionism, and abandoning your own needs to care for others
Benefits of Online Therapy
My virtual practice offers several advantages:
- Access specialized trauma-informed therapy from the comfort of your own space
- Greater scheduling flexibility across multiple time zones
- Elimination of travel time and transportation barriers
- A familiar environment that may enhance feelings of safety during vulnerable work
Getting Started
I work best with people who are managing to keep their heads above water but know something needs to shift—those experiencing mild to moderate concerns rather than acute crises. I welcome clients who are curious, open to looking at their lives holistically, and interested in a partnership approach. If you're willing to do the sometimes uncomfortable work of growth and want genuine understanding rather than therapy-speak, we'll likely be a good match.
My style is warm, direct, and refreshingly real. Research shows the most important factor in successful therapy is whether you feel genuinely understood and emotionally safe with your therapist—building that authentic connection is central to how I work.
Licensed in Colorado, California, and Maryland. Specialized training in Coherence Therapy, ACT, CBT, and clinical hypnosis.
15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Serving Buddhist
Jennifer Bearden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Telehealth is delivered through a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows me to provide therapy to my clients via live video conferencing. This can be done anywhere you have a computer or smartphone. If traditional in-person appointments are not convenient, or you simply prefer connecting virtually, telehealth may be the option for you.
26 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Buddhist therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Buddhist therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (85%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
| 61% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |