Find a Therapist near Scotts Valley, CA

Appointments are held online using a secure platform, or in my San Rafael office on Lincoln Ave. I offer both options. Your comfort and success are so important to me. From the start, I will want to make sure we are a good fit and that we work well together. Since there are often several ways to help a person, we will collaborate closely to find the way that works best for you. Your thoughts and feedback are so important to the process. Over the past 40 years, I've been trained in numerous approaches. I work hard to stay current with important advances in the field, and what research tells us is most effective. I am a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist. Although I present a lot of information about couples therapy on my website, I have also practiced individual therapy for over three decades, and I am skilled at issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief, etc. I am also certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy for people dealing with chronic pain due to stress or mind body triggers.

Have you found yourself locked in a pattern of relating that leads again and again to the same negative, frustrating or unsatisfying outcomes? I help couples or individuals identify and alter these patterns, often with insight into how they developed in the first place, leading to happier and more fulfilling relationships and lives. I am committed to helping you receive the services best suited for you, so I am happy to discuss your circumstances to determine if working together would be a good fit. My approach to therapy draws inspiration from multiple theories and perspectives, from psychodynamic and psychoanalytic ideas, to cognitive-behavioral techniques, brief therapy models and the framework of Eastern medicine. I strongly believe that who we are and how our problems and ailments manifest results from the interaction between our innate character and constitution, the important formative relationships in our lives, our physical and social environment, and the various demands with which we are asked to contend. Whether I am working with you in ongoing, long-term therapy to understand and alter unhealthy or disruptive lifelong patterns, or briefly consulting on a circumscribed issue, my approach always includes openness, compassion, and a dedication to developing an understanding of the issues at hand within the context of your particular constitution and circumstances.

I am not in the business of "fixing" anyone; mainly because I don't see folks as broken. On the contrary, I believe that we all naturally journey toward health, wholeness, and happiness. And sometimes we encounter obstacles on the journey and sometimes we get stuck. Option 1: stay stuck. Option 2: gather your courage and take the risk of reaching out for support - to meaningfully connect with others and perhaps learn new ways to deal with the obstacles. In my experience, the best outcomes of psychotherapy result from the joint effort of everyone involved. Benefits you can get from therapy are directly linked to your efforts in and between our sessions. Some potential benefits can include: reduced anxiety, decreased negative thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviors, improved interpersonal relationships, increased personal empowerment, and increased comfort and enjoyment in work, social, and family interactions. I provide sacred time, space, and focus to you, commitment to guard your confidentiality, a wealth of experience in active and compassionate communication, the willingness and ability to illuminate possibly unknown facets of your situation, creative experiments for you to take new perspectives, make different choices, and experience new behaviors. I deeply believe that when you participate fully in the therapeutic process, commit to rigorous honesty, fully experience (sometimes unpleasant) feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, that you will move beyond and even transform obstacles, that you cannot help but progress toward significantly improving the quality of your life.

You want to reignite connection and passion with your partner. The distance between you seems vast and has been there for so long that you don't know how to bridge it anymore. The love between the two of you used to be strong but you don't know how to bring it back. You know you both played a role in creating the distance. You want to fix it but you aren't sure about your partner. You'd like to try therapy but you need someone sharp enough to keep up with you. I specialize in issues just like these. I know how to help you use this time to maximize positive relationship changes. I have an active style that focuses on stopping the hurt and helping you connect. Because I specialize in relationship *and* sexual issues, once the emotional connection is reestablished, I know how to help you reignite passion too. When you contact me today I will get back to you within 1 business day. We'll schedule a 15-20 minute phone call to make sure there is a good fit between your needs and my services. On the call I start by answering your questions, then I ask about what is bringing you to therapy and a few screening questions. Then, I'll share what you can expect in the first few sessions. If everything sounds like a good fit, we can discuss my fee and schedule an appointment. Don't wait any longer to reach out and begin making the changes to end arguments and jump-start the passion with your love. Call me today or click the link for my website and fill out my contact form.

*Offering both in-person & video sessions* Welcome! I’m so glad you are exploring options for support. It can feel intimidating reaching out for the first time, or finding a new therapist and I’d like to make it as comfortable as possible. Are you struggling with a transition, experiencing the loss of a loved one or a relationship, or perhaps have lost touch with your own sense of joy and vibrancy? FOR COUPLES: Do you want to find the person you fell in love with, but doesn’t seem to be there anymore? Do you feel more and more distant from your partner each time you continue to argue about the same old things without any change? Are you close to giving up and feel like nothing will ever change? In our sessions, you can expect to defuse the conflicts as we begin to understand what drives them. l am here to help you manage feelings, come together, and find common ground. I specialize in providing therapy for individuals and couples who wish to make positive and lasting changes in their lives and relationships, grow and develop, for themselves and those they love. As a psychotherapist, the most important thing I can offer you is a safe, compassionate and supportive space that allows each person to feel heard and validated. Collaboratively, we will unpack the challenges you're facing and create insight around patterns that no longer serve you. Therapy can help to bring you to a new place of understanding, perspective, inspiration and purpose. My intention is to provide you with the tools to live a life that expresses your deepest values. In the face of distress, living from your values will enable you to lead a meaningful life and to be the person you want to be. I especially enjoy working with teens, adults, couples and groups and because no single approach is right for everyone, I have trained in and use a balanced blend of client-centered and empirically-based approaches to help you reach your goals. My training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Brainspotting, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming (EMDR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps me customize a unique path towards healing fit for you! I know how hard it is to ask for help, so the fact that you are looking is brave. You deserve a life that is filled with joy and happiness, fulfilling work and relationships. I'd like to help; I have immediate openings and I offer a complimentary consultation where we discuss your concerns and you can see if I am a right fit for you and your journey. Why not start today?

At times, life can feel overwhelming, disconnected, or uncertain. You may find yourself feeling anxious, stuck in patterns that are hard to shift, or carrying experiences that still impact how you feel and relate to others. In your relationships, you may notice distance, repeated conflict, or a longing to feel close again. Whether you’re coming as an individual or as a couple, therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin shifting what feels stuck. I offer online therapy for busy adults and couples in San Francisco, San Jose, San Francisco Bay Area, and across California, providing a space that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in helping you move toward feeling more whole. I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I specialize in helping older adults, military veterans, and immigrants from all cultures, genders, and sexual orientation. For couples, you might be feeling like roommates - disconnected. Let's help you reconnect. I work with older couples, military veteran couples, immigrant or bicultural couples, LGTBTQ+ couples, and high achieving couples. I also offer premarital counseling for couples who want to intentionally prepare for a lasting, healthy marriage. I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist providing online therapy for adults and couples in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. I will walk alongside you as you walk toward feeling whole again. I offer client-centered, trauma-informed, evidence-based, and strength-based care. I draw from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting to support deeper healing and emotional safety. For couples I combine various couple therapy techniques including Gottman, Developmental Model, and others. In my online therapy practice, you will find a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can focus on what feels most challenging for you in your life. This is a space where you will be heard, supported, and guided as we explore ways to help you grow, heal, move forward with intention, and feel whole again. Here is my website if you would like to learn more about me - https:www.lilianalramos.com.

I am the expert on psychology; you are the expert on your life. We can only work together to reach your goals. Although I am a general psychotherapist, I work with: TRAUMAS: resolving past traumas, both 'big' and 'small' that create current unhappiness; MARRIAGE COUNSELING: Teaching couples how to be Loving Communicators; PET LOSS GRIEF COUNSELING: People and their pets experience a unique relationship unlike any other. When that bond ends, extreme pain and grief often results. Counseling helps get you through this sad period so that you can give your pet the legacy deserved. CANINE ROTARY MASSAGE: An animal assisted therapy that reduces stress, anxiety and depression.

Hi. I’m Peter Cellarius. I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist. More importantly, I am someone who can help you develop a more fulfilled and rewarding life. When human beings encounter trauma or the stressors of life, they can get stuck. Lives can unravel. My passion is to bring healing to people who are troubled, hurting, or anxious. If you’re feeling stuck, you’ve come to the right place. It is never too late to make a change. I work with couples, individuals, and families. I help my clients grow and develop, for themselves and those they love. I help people discover how to find peace, connection, and wholeness. And because no single approach is right for everyone, I have trained in a range of approaches including Somatic Experiencing (SE™ Practitioner), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFCT and EFIT Certified), Internal Family Systems Level 3 (IFS), EMDR, AEDP, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Advanced). I left a successful career as a high tech executive because I knew there was more to life than money. I saw hurt and pain and I wanted to help. Whether you are encountering challenges in your relationship or dealing with anxiety, stress, or depression – there is hope. We can work together. You are not alone. Why not start now? Contact me and come in for a consultation. See if I am right for you and your path.

I work with adults navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma—often rooted in relational or family dynamics. In our initial sessions, we'll begin by gently exploring how these experiences are stored in your body, recognizing that your nervous system holds key insights about your emotional and physiological state. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic plan that prioritizes safety, regulation, and connection, helping you regain a sense of balance and agency. Through a polyvagal lens, we’ll focus on fostering a felt sense of safety in your body, allowing for gradual shifts in your nervous system. We will untangle what's weighing you down, reconnect with yourself, and create the changes that help you grow, heal, and discover what truly matters so you can live a life that feels more satisfying and grounded. This is your space of self-exploration in a co-created relationship. Having a compassionate witness on your journey is truly what begins the healing process.

Are you feeling stressed? Do you wake up moody? Is your anger affecting your loved ones? Has your addiction isolated you? Is your relationship suffering? You can feel better and enjoy your life. Sometimes you just need a bit of guidance to find tools and techniques that help you. I shine a light on your toolbox so that you can find it and the right tools to take charge of your life.

Are you feeling like you've lost yourself somewhere along the way? Perhaps you are struggling with relationships, work and life in general feeling unsatisfying, but are not sure how to turn it around or maybe aren't even sure what the problem really is. I work with people in a warm and trusting relationship to help uncover who they truly are - their "authentic self" - and learn how to not only better understand themselves, but care for themselves and ultimately, those they love. Couples often seek therapy to understand the problems and conflicts that are causing pain and threatening the relationship. Many times, just being in the presence of a therapist makes the communication process feel safer and more comfortable. Together we will search for ways to decrease the cycles of critical, bitter interactions and move to replace these with positive cycles where care and warmth can be expressed. These different patterns of interacting can bring about new ways of being in a relationship that allow for closeness and security. I also have several years of experience working with the healing properties of play therapy with young children and the benefits it can bring to the family as a whole. For families requiring parenting or co-parenting help for challenges with toddlers to young adults, my knowledge can bring relief to what may feel like a crisis at home.

All of us have experienced loss, anger, loss of control, impulsiveness, and communication problems. If these experiences are discussed in a safe environment with a competent therapist, they can be used to mature and create the life we want. If ignored with distractions such as overwork, alcoholdrugs, food, sex, and internetTV, unresolved issues can remain stuck in our bodies and minds, wreaking havoc at unexpected times (for example, a sudden panic attack). Clients need a therapist who has done a significant amount of their own inner worktherapy. As Carl Jung once stated, "It's not what you know that heals your clients, it's who you are." Authenticity cannot be faked....most people can sense this quickly. I am committed to being real, as well as actively involved in my clients' growth process. I have also done my own personal psychotherapy as I believe this is necessary to be effective in counseling. How can you help clients if you haven't experienced your own individual counseling? Many clients have commented on their preference for my ability to balance talking with listening. I don't "just sit there and listen, nodding my head occasionally." I am fully engaged, providing honest feedback and support.