Psychoanalytic therapists in Santa Cruz, California CA
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Psychoanalytic Therapy
Rory Valentine Diller
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., LMFT Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #139783
Hello, I'm Rory! I am a nonjudgemental, down to Earth, kind-hearted, and supportive therapist. I work with all kinds of people, particularly folks who've dealt with trauma, childhood trauma, childhood abuse, domestic violence, narcissistic abuse, sexual trauma, addiction and alcohol abuse, neurodiversity, LGBTQ identity, self-harming behaviors, and anger issues. I specialize in treating Trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD. I am a survivor myself and "get" a lot of what my clients are working through.
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I help South Asian and Muslim women who feel responsible for everyone else but have no space left for themselves.
From the outside, you may look like you have it together. You are dependable, capable, and the person others turn to when something goes wrong. But privately, you are exhausted. You replay conversations, worry about disappointing people, struggle to say no, and feel guilty slowing down.
Many of my clients carry the weight of family expectations, caregiving roles, cultural pressures, and the belief that their needs should come last. Over time, this can lead to anxiety, burnout, resentment, and feeling disconnected from yourself.
In therapy, we look beyond surface-level coping and explore the patterns underneath, including over-responsibility, people-pleasing, guilt, and long-standing roles you have learned to carry. Together, we create space for your needs, your voice, and a way of living that feels more balanced and sustainable.
I offer private pay telehealth therapy throughout California.
7 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Mary Knoblock, DNH
Hypnotherapist, DNH, RTT Practitioner, Hypnotist, Holistic Naturopath Practitioner, Spiritual Counselor
Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Doctor of Natural Health DNH, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner and Kings College London MSc Psychology & Neuroscience Candidate 28’ with over 10 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.
11 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Life After Birth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Life After Birth stands out for its specialized focus on the mental and emotional experience of aspiring, expectant, and new parents. Founder and Clinical Director Molly Nourmand, LMFT has been doing this work since 2017 and is widely respected in the maternal mental health community. Clients are often drawn to the practice because they are looking for knowledgeable, compassionate support from clinicians who understand the challenges of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, and early parenthood. Life After Birth combines clinical expertise with warmth, community, and a deep commitment to helping parents feel seen and supported.
13 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Guzel Safina
Therapist, MA, MS, NCC, LMFT
Hi, I’m Guzel Safina, a Licensed Therapist (LMFT) and Certified Counselor (NCC), offering online therapy to adults throughout Florida and California. I work with people carrying worry, sadness, and uncertainty, exploring meaning, and the next steps in their lives. My experience in crisis and residential mental health facilities, rehabilitation centers, and private practice has shown me that people often already hold the answers - they just need support uncovering them, understanding the real issues, and exploring new ways of thinking and responding. Having lived in multiple countries, I understand how different life experiences shape perspective. I provide a space that is straightforward, collaborative, and tailored to what you need right now. Please don’t hesitate to text or email with any questions or to schedule a session.
6 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA California (Online Only)
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, California Statistics
Psychoanalytic Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (77%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 38% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 52% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Stress |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Teen |
| 54% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Asian |