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Mette Rubin

Therapist(She/her/hers)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Becoming a social worker as a second career, I have broad life experiences to draw from in the therapeutic practice. I have worked primarily as a hospital social worker, and am proficient at case management solutions in addition to therapy. I have degrees in Public Health (UCLA) and Cultural Sociology (University of Copenhagen) in addition to my Master of Social Work.

My approach to therapy

I hope to help you with the changes we face in life when those changes have been thrust on you and you are feeling overwhelmed, or when you want changes but don't know how to get there. I want to help you deal with grief and loss, and also help you if you are feeling stuck in life.

I have a direct, analytical, and creative approach to the therapeutic process, and I use elements from several evidence-based modalities to collaboratively address what is challenging to you.

What you can expect from me

My office is a safe and cozy space for us to engage in healing conversations.

The first session or two will usually be about getting to know each other, and to see if my approach is a good fit for you. Expect cognitive reframing, mindfulness practice, and homework!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Monterey Bay, Other - Masters at University of California, Los Angeles
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    End of life care, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Danish
  • Location
    1663 Dominican Way Suite 214
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065