Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Seaside, CA
Browse Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Seaside, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Contemplative
Layla Ashley Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships can bring our deepest joy, but they can also surface painful patterns. If you and your partner find yourselves caught in the same arguments, struggling to truly hear one another, or feeling emotionally distant, you’re not alone. Many couples reach a point where communication breaks down and the connection they once felt begins to feel strained or uncertain. Sometimes earlier life experiences, family patterns, or stressors quietly shape the way we relate, making it harder to stay close even when the love is still there.
With more than two decades of experience working with couples, I help partners slow down the cycle of conflict and understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in relational and attachment-based work. I support couples in developing healthier communication, repairing emotional wounds, and building a stronger foundation of trust and intimacy. I’m also particularly attuned to the needs of highly sensitive people and those who want a thoughtful, depth-oriented approach to relationship growth.
Whether you’re preparing for a deeper commitment, working to repair trust after a rupture, or trying to rediscover connection after years together, therapy can offer a meaningful path forward. I also support individuals navigating dating, heartbreak, or relationship transitions. Together we’ll work toward clearer communication, emotional safety, and a relationship that feels more conscious, supportive, and alive.
If you’d like to explore whether this work might be a good fit, feel free to reach out to schedule a complimentary consultation.
23 Years Experience
Online in Seaside, CA
Contemplative
Dr Pamela Helen Polcyn
Marriage and Family Therapist, Phd, MFT
Do you need help with stress, anxiety, unhappy relationships, life transitions, addictions, or grief. I will assist you in reducing anxiety, in reconnecting to inner strengths, in keeping love and intimacy alive in relationships, and in transitioning through times of uncertainty. A Free telephone consult is available at endanxiety.com or 760-753-1551.
35 Years Experience
Online in Seaside, CA (Online Only)
Contemplative
Somatic Spiritual Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MDiv, SEPc, Registered Psychotherapist
At Somatic Spiritual Counseling, we offer mindfulness- and body-based therapy for people who want to understand themselves more deeply and feel more at home in their lives. Our practitioners bring different specialties to the work, including somatic trauma therapy, couples counseling, support for depression and anxiety, transpersonal psychology, LGBTQ+ concerns, spirituality, and spiritual emergence.
Rather than focusing only on the stories you tell about what has happened, we at Somatic Spiritual Counseling also pay attention to what your body and nervous system are communicating. Through somatic healing, mindfulness, and compassionate exploration of unconscious patterns and beliefs, we help you work with what may be difficult to reach through talk therapy alone. Our approach to somatic spiritual counseling is grounded, individualized, and designed to support meaningful, lasting change.
12 Years Experience
Online in Seaside, CA
Contemplative
Saralee Kramer Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Relationships are so important for our personal happiness, yet they can be challenging. I'll help you solve problems and restore connection. I offer virtual therapy all over California, for both individuals and couples. My Practical Strategies, and Powerful Tools, help you quickly feel Supported, Optimistic, & more Balanced. I support Highly Sensitive People learn excellent Self Care, & Thrive. I believe developing intuition and spiritual connection matters. Holistic strategies empower clients to improve Communication and Commitments, reawaken Love, solve Issues and increase Understanding.
26 Years Experience
Online in Seaside, CA (Online Only)
Contemplative
Dr Karen Rippy - hi since individual, marriage, children and family Therapy online and Mission Viejo office
Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT ,
"When experience matters! Specializing in ALL relationship challenges including complex, court related custody related and extended family related challenges. I can help you with Therapy using zoom visits for multiple people, I have a nice office you could come into and Mission Viejo. I am a nationally recognized "Marriage-Friendly Therapist." and advanced training in Couple, Family, custody and anger management and Discernment Counseling. I see children of all ages and we can talk about the best way to do this. Online or Mission Viejo office sessions. Prompt /emergency appointments
41 Years Experience
Online in Seaside, CA
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Seaside, CA Statistics
Contemplative Psychotherapy therapists in Seaside, CA average 20 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Stress (78%), and Depression (70%).
Average years in practice
20 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
26%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 58% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 44% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Stress |
| 70% | Depression |
| 67% | Loss or Grief |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Life Coaching |
| 59% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 44% | Young Adult |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 41% | Buddhist |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Military / Veterans |