Brainspotting therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
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Brainspotting
Robin Bates-Pualuan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
Therapy is a chance to open yourself up to new ways of experiencing your life in order to get greater satisfaction from it. If you're struggling with worries, relationship boundaries, sadness, or overwhelm, I would like to help. Give me a call or drop me an email so we can talk about your situation.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Brainspotting
Mona Saba Valeriano
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Even with insight and past therapy, you may still feel caught in patterns that leave you depleted—overextending yourself, avoiding conflict, striving to get everything “right,” or feeling disconnected in your relationships and from your own body. At some point, coping strategies that once protected you can begin to feel constricting.
In our work together, we delve into the deeper emotional and relational roots of these patterns. I bring 18 years of direct experience into the room, helping clients cultivate greater clarity, steadiness, confidence, and self-trust so they can move through relationships with more authenticity and assertion. My approach integrates experiential and depth-oriented therapies—including psychodynamic psychotherapy, ISTDP, EMDR, Brainspotting, and EFT—to support meaningful, lasting change at both the emotional, physiological and spiritual levels.
I see this work as especially important in a society that often prizes productivity over presence and autonomy over connection. By questioning dominant cultural narratives and inherited systems of disconnection, therapy can become a space for reclaiming connection, dignity, and care—within ourselves and across differences.
It is a privilege to accompany clients into their most tender and defended places. I trust that through this process, you can cultivate deeper self-understanding, greater inner coherence, and a more grounded sense of safety and belonging—within yourself and in the relationships that matter most.
18 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Brainspotting
Diaspora Therapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
We believe in authentic communication and living your truth. Our goal is to help you find your voice and take up space in a world that can be challenging to navigate. As individuals who have experienced these challenges firsthand, we're here to "hold your hand" throughout your healing journey.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Brainspotting
Hilary Stokes
Therapist, PHD, LCSW
In this life one thing we know for sure is that we can’t go it alone. Compassionate support and a trusted guide on the path can make all the difference. I know it did for me many years ago. My own journey of healing from complex post-traumatic stress disorder has most influenced my practice over the past 25 years. I spent many years trying to talk and analyze my way through trauma. It was only when I found mind body approaches such as brainspotting, somatic therapy and EMDR that I experienced deep healing. My practice is dedicated to sharing the power of holistic approaches to heal, restore and reclaim your life. I am a licensed psychotherapist in the state of California with master’s degrees in both clinical social work and kinesiology specializing in sport psychology and a Ph.D. in transpersonal psychology specializing in Tibetan Buddhism. I am also certified in a number of mind body approaches to healing.
25 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Brainspotting
Enlightened Self Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to seek the support you need.
You may be wondering who you’ll be meeting with as you begin your healing journey. I am a Tohono O'odham and Mexican American, neurodivergent, cisgender, bisexual female. My identity and lived experience are an integral part of how I show up in this work with care, humility, and a deep respect for each person’s story.
As a therapist, I am committed to ongoing learning and growth in service of my clients. Over the years in private practice, I have learned to trust my intuition while developing and refining different healing approaches. This process has deepened my connection to Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and Brainspotting.
At my practice, I have had the pleasure of working with individuals who are deeply committed to their healing. Our therapists share this same dedication and are equally committed to the clients they serve.
In our work together, we thoughtfully interweave these modalities to support deeper, more integrated healing.
I feel a deep commitment to the people I have the privilege to work with and walk alongside in their process.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Brainspotting therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Brainspotting therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 11 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Trauma and PTSD (81%), and Depression (63%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 12% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 75% |
In Person and Online |
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| 25% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 63% | Depression |
| 63% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Women's Issues |
| 44% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Teen |
| 38% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 50% | Men |
| 38% | Asian |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |