Somatic therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
Browse Somatic therapists in Santa Cruz, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Laurie Moore
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD, IFS, Certified Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Cyclical Pain Repatterning, Somatic, Expressive Arts
Caring-hearted, when painful experiences disrupt you, find peace.
Helping Good-Hearted Confident People Recover from a Life Shock!
If your life was disrupted by an unexpected experience and you cannot stop the cycles of self-doubt, sorrow or frustration, help is here. While you have achieved some success and happiness, a curve ball has changed your emotions. You wish for life to feel like a warm hug or uplifting event but instead you are exhausted from grief and perhaps, confusion. This leads to loneliness. You long to find peace.
27 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
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Naomi Zelin
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
Sex, infidelity, emotional disconnection, poor communication. These are my specialities and what I'm here to help you with. Imagine breaking free from these negative cycles, feeling empowered and confident in your ability to communicate effectively and form genuine connections. Envision a fulfilling and satisfying sex life, where you navigate challenges with grace and resilience. This isn't just a dream. With the right tools and support, it can be your reality.
3 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA (Online Only)
Somatic
Misty Johnson
Counselor/Therapist, LCSW
Are you experiencing communication challenges in your relationships? Challenges with sex or intimacy? Are you questioning or exploring gender and sexuality? I am here to support you and offer you tools and a place to process your current experience. I provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming and to discern old thought patterns that are no longer of service. I provide a healing space free of judgement and offer tools that you can immediately integrate into your current experience. I will collaborate with you and work with the intersections of your unique experience.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Cruz, CA
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Somatic
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 (Online Only)
Somatic
Melanie Goetz
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You’ve spent years being the strong one—the helper, the steady presence, the one who keeps it together while carrying so much inside.
Lately, maybe your body feels tense, your heart heavy, and your relationships harder than they should be. You may long for rest, connection, or simply someone who truly understands.
Therapy with me isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about creating space to listen to the parts of you that have been silenced, to heal old wounds, and to finally feel safe being your fully authentic self.
If you’re ready to stop overextending, quiet the inner critic, and begin living with more ease and authenticity—I would be honored to walk alongside you.
🌿 Let’s start from the roots, and grow upward—together.
At our core, we are all motivated by a desire to connect—both with others and with ourselves in ways that feel honoring. But often, in our upbringing, we learned “rules” for connection that no longer serve us in our friendships, families, or intimate relationships. My work is about helping you recognize those patterns and move toward earned-secure attachment, so your connections can feel mutual, safe, and deeply nourishing.
If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a brief, complimentary 15-minute phone consultation. It’s a chance to see if my presence and approach might be the right support for your journey. You can schedule directly here: melanie-goetz.clientsecure.me
10 Years Experience
Online in Santa Cruz, CA
Somatic Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, CA Statistics
Somatic Therapy therapists in Santa Cruz, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Trauma and PTSD (76%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
25%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 67% | Stress |
| 64% | Depression |
| 55% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Women's Issues |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 30% | Asian |
| 29% | Hispanic / Latino |