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Top anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz residents struggling with anxiety and depression can access compassionate mental health care through Headway's network of experienced providers. We offer flexible scheduling, behavioral activation, relaxation training, and cognitive restructuring to help you feel better.
“With a master degreed in Clinical psychology and more than 20 years of experience, I'm so glad you're here...”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients often tell me they feel deeply safe, understood, and free to explore all parts of themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
“My practice weaves together talk therapy with body-based awareness, creativity, and mindfulness, supporting clients in connecting more deeply to themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Specializing: well-being, self-care and intimacy; assists others in developing and expressing their authentic/genuine self.”
Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I am an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and work from a parts-based lens to help you understand and relate differently to these internal patterns.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I'm a "inclusiastic" therapist who invites you to use our relationship as a template to find the sweet spot between safety and your growing edge as a human.”
Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My goal is that my clients feel they have gained insight into their thought patterns and behaviors that impact their emotional health and overall wellness.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Drawing from evidenced based methods such as Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I can help you choose small shifts in your day and in your thoughts, shifts that allow you to move through your life with more acceptance and grace.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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My Training
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and a graduate of the PGSP–Stanford Psy.D. Consortium, a program known for its rigorous academic training and emphasis on evidence-based care. There, I received instruction and mentorship from some of the leading clinicians and researchers in the country. My practice draws on specialized training and extensive experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, and comprehensive psychological assessment.
My Approach to Therapy
My clinical approach is focused, compassionate, and results-oriented. I work actively with clients to identify what’s holding them back, and to build the tools and insight needed to move forward with clarity and confidence. For individuals, I use CBT to help shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. For couples, I use EFT to deepen emotional connection, improve communication, and restore trust. Whether I’m working with a client facing anxiety, burnout, or relationship conflict, my aim is always the same: to help you reconnect with your strength, values, and capacity for meaningful change.
My Professional Background
Before becoming a psychologist, I served as a U.S. Marine Corps officer, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Leading diverse teams in high-stress environments taught me how to connect across differences—with people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and personalities. That experience continues to shape my work today. I bring a grounded, nonjudgmental presence to therapy, and I take seriously the responsibility of earning each client’s trust. My passion—both then and now—is helping individuals become the strongest, most authentic version of themselves.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I bring a deep commitment to meeting people where they are in their process. In my practice, I offer a warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My practice approach draws from person-centered therapy, attachment theory, the Gottman Method for couples therapy, structural family therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is to help you identify what are the thoughts and behaviors that are keeping you from living your best life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am a wholistic therapist, focusing on not just talking, but how your body holds trauma, anxiety, depression and pain.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I am also a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, (trauma therapy). My focus is helping people manage and heal from trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues and more.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My background includes extensive work in family systems and attachment-based approaches, which means I look not only at symptoms, but at the patterns and relational dynamics that shape them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“They also utilize geek culture and metaphors to assist in reducing symptoms and helping clients to process various life situations.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe therapy can be a space not only for symptom relief, but also for developing a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and the experiences that have shaped you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“Sara believes that when children, youth and young adults receive support from caring, compassionate, and safe adults, they can find a language to express their story and challenges.”
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
“She works with you to access your innate strengths, reveal coping styles, and, ultimately, deepen your understanding of the behavior patterns that keep you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My goal is to create a supportive space where patients feel comfortable talking openly and getting help that feels realistic for their everyday life.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“As a Certified UC Berkeley Sleep Therapist, I can actively work with you to rewire your sleep patterns and tackle the trauma or stress keeping you awake.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental, and I strive to create a space where clients feel safe, supported, and understood.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style is warm and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely understood and safe enough to be honest—at your own pace.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I view therapy as an adventure into our inner world. Understanding the inner forces that drive our feelings is vital.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, starting with a foundation based on trust.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, grounded in the belief that each client brings their own expertise and lived experience to the work we do together.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Chronic conditions, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults, young adults, adolescents, children, and couples. I have experience in dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, crisis support, grief and loss, and complicated grief.
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My style of therapy is warm and interactive. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Grief or loss, Stress management
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
“My approach is collaborative and compassionate. We look at your symptoms and your strengths together...”
Anxiety, Depression, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices like CBT and trauma-informed care.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized care rooted in my extensive experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
Anxiety, Depression, ADD/ADHD, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I provide a compassionate, down-to-earth space where clients can feel supported while working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and personal growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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