Object Relations therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
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Object Relations
Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have supported hundreds of couples over the past 15+ years and look forward to helping you get yours where you want it to be. Poor communication? Broken trust? Endless arguments? I look forward to hearing from you.
21 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Object Relations
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
Object Relations
Nina Marikian
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Life can leave you feeling shaken—betrayal, relational abuse, or divorce can erode trust, shake your sense of self, and make relationships feel unsafe. It’s normal to feel hurt, frustrated, or unsure how to move forward, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.
I also specialize in sex therapy and intimacy work. Whether sexual desire feels distant, connection feels confusing, or intimacy brings anxiety, we can explore what’s getting in the way and work toward sexual confidence, satisfying closeness, and authentic connection.
In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, we’ll address the patterns holding you back, strengthen boundaries, improve communication, and take practical steps toward safer, more fulfilling relationships and intimacy—so you can feel heard, valued, and connected again.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Object Relations
Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
All treatment interventions are collaboratively designed and customized to address the unique needs of each client, grounded in the latest evidence-based practices.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Object Relations
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates is a group of highly skilled psychologists and therapists who empower you, help you understand why you may be feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. We go beyond the symptoms and understand the root causes of pain. We firmly believe that the quality of our lives are determined by the quality of our relationships. We help with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, self esteem. We would love to work with you, feel free to give us a call to see how we may help.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, CA Statistics
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, CA average 18 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (74%), and Relationship and Marriage Counseling (72%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
24%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 72% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 58% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 58% | Women |
| 50% | LGBTQ+ |
| 48% | Men |
| 36% | Asian |
| 34% | Christian |