Online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
We are proud to feature top rated online Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Santa Cruz. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
CFT
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
CFT
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
CFT
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
At Driftwood Therapy Collective,make therapy accessible, simple, and human. Our online sessions connect you with qualified therapists from the comfort of your own space—no long waitlists, no travel, no barriers. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, or life transitions, support is just a click away. Affordable, confidential, and tailored to you—because everyone deserves access to quality mental health care.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Emily Echeverria
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MS
I currently have immediate openings for individuals seeking therapy services. Online therapy services are done through video. I work with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, family conflict, relationship issues, low self-esteem, shame, unresolved trauma, and feelings of being stuck or disconnected to help them discover their inner strengths, improve relationships, and cultivate self-compassion. My approach is compassionate, empathetic, and challenging so clients feel seen, heard, and understood while also raising their self-awareness to facilitate healing and growth.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Melanie Simms
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Strengths-based and trauma-informed therapy for adolescents and young adults in California. Support for school stress, family conflict, relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
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
CFT
Jennifer Masters
Life Coach, Ba Psychology, CF Thanatology, D Kessler – Grief Grief Coach Certif,M Devine – Grief Coach Certif
I'm Jennifer, a Certified Thanatologist and Grief Coach offering virtual grief coaching to clients across Ontario, Canada, and the USA. Whether you're grieving the death of a loved one or a pet, coping with a difficult diagnosis, or supporting someone through terminal illness, I offer warm, judgment-free support — wherever you are. Online sessions let you grieve, heal, and be understood from the comfort of home.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Glenn Francis
Marriage and Family Therapist, Psy.D., MFT
Online therapy works very well: in some ways, it is better than meeting face to face because it gently slides aside some of the conventional social niceties in favor of really talking about what is happening for a person. Then, working at more depth is facilitated, and more healing can happen.
29 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Adela Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
I see my couples via zoom from the comfort of their home or a private office room.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
CFT
Jennifer Neilson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Online therapy has allowed me the opportunity to provide supportive psychotherapy services. I offer in-person and online teletherapy sessions.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
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)
CFT
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
CFT
Gustavo Olvera SANTOS
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
My approach while providing therapy is person-centered, and goal-oriented which means I adapt to your needs and personality and what works for you. Other approaches I utilize as part of treatment are; Cognitive Behavioral Approaches, CBT, DBT, personal empowerment, Trauma Focused, strength and solution-focused techniques, spirituality to further assist you in achieving desired goals. As part of my therapeutic approach I also explore childhood issues, trauma, and attachment as our childhood trauma is often the root of our problems and challenges that we are experiencing today.
9 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Wilson Ho Yin Cheh
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
I have extended evening hours for online therapy that help supports those who need a bit more scheduling flexibility in self-care.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Jamie Fortin
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
I also offer HIPAA compliant online therapy sessions.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Empowered Wellbeing, Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery Support
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We have 14 + years of experience supporting folks with Decolonizing Intersectional and Integrative Complex Trauma & Dissociation Recovery. We recognize dehumanization and exploitation are part of a capitalist ideology and colonial and imperial strategies and abuses are perpetrated by people affected with that mindset, and can take the form of abuse within the family, the workplace, groups, and other relational dynamics where power over may be abused/misused to transgress. We recognize when violence is happening anywhere to one being, it is likely happening elsewhere, so we only work with people committed to anti-oppression and ending abuse and subjugation everywhere! We are skilled and certified in complex trauma work, parts work including: TIST - Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (Janina Fisher's Work), IFS -- Internal Family Systems; trained in IPNB, Bonnie Badenochs Dyadic Parts Work, EFIT, SensoriMotor... Certified in Somatic and Creative Trauma Recovery Support and Intersectional and Social Justice Frameworks, Multi-generational/historic trauma and wisdom Support, Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, SSP, CranioSacral -- please see our listing at Upledger Institute, distance TCM, herbalism and homeopathy support, Relational/Mediation/Partners/Couples work certification, Energy Work, Sidereal Astrology integration as asked for, and Integrated Ethnotraditional Healing Ways. We have also completed the two year fellowship for Functional Psychiatry through Psychiatry Redefined and review ISEAI and NORMI info, so we integrate support for folks with mold and some other environmental toxin impacts. We receive referrals and are also glad to coordinate healthcare with other professionals if requested by the client. We are trained in herablism of different cosmologies and have supported people who work with others in integrity with plant medicine. We do not administer medicine journeys -- though we have extensive background in supporting people to prepare and to metabolize/integrate afterwards. We have extensive experience helping people recover from Narcissistic Trauma, Workplace/Institutional Bullying, Poverty Trauma -- we only work with people who are committed to ending violence and brutality everywhere. We recognize if power over abuse is happening to one person, it's likely happening to many elsewhere in the world, or even close by, and every one person's recovery is part of pushing back on and ending systemic violence. So the individual and systemic recovery must happen together.
Our specializations are support for CSAS -- Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse, Survivors or folks currently enduring narcissistic or bullying trauma, Survivors of colonial trauma, and often underserved POC/GM folks. We are a WOC/GM practice. We have a strong record for working with people with intensive DID, DDNOS and other undiagnosed dissociation, CPTSD and trauma survivor experiences and feelings -- very welcome here, as long as folks are committed to healing within a movement of standing for all being's right to dignity and self determination.
We are a Decolonizing Oriented and Intersectional Framework Practice prioritizing care for those who are systemically impacted and those who are active bystanders and activists. Red lines are red lines -- no excuses for perpetration. That said, if people are on the journey to ****actively (not just hypothetically or theoretically) repair, be an engaged and active bystander and not enact hegemonic violence with strong commitment, we are here to support that journey.
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15 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
CFT
Dr. Joan Druckman
Psychologist
I provide both online and in-person appointments.
42 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Mind Study Center
Counselor/Therapist, LMFT, M.D., Ph.D.,
Get expert mental health support wherever you are with personalized, flexible video sessions. Our secure, HIPAA-compliant platform ensures your privacy, while licensed professionals deliver the same high-quality care as in-person visits—no compromises, just accessible, confidential help on your terms.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Victoria Miller
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Video therapy sessions available evenings during the week.
20 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
CFT
Jennifer Pudlo Therapy & Wellness Consulting
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Secure online therapy allows you to access compassionate, evidence-based care wherever you are. I provide virtual therapy for individuals and couples throughout California, Michigan, and Indiana, helping clients navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, trauma, women's life transitions, and emotional well-being. Together, we'll create a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and meaningful change can happen.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (74%), and Depression (71%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Depression |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 59% | Stress |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |