About THTC

At The Heart Therapy Center, we believe that healing comes from within and that everyone has the capacity to heal themselves. We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for our clients to explore and better understand their inner world and to find balance and peace. Our team of psychotherapists are trained in a wide variety of modalities and are specialized in helping individuals with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and relationships. We are committed to helping our clients feel empowered and find the clarity they need to make decisions that will best serve their well-being.

Services

EMDR Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help people heal from the symptoms of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. During sessions, you recall distressing memories while simultaneously experiencing bilateral sensory input (like side-to-side eye movements or hand taps) to help your brain reprocess the experience.

Somatic & Movement Therapy

Somatic Therapy is a form of psycho-therapy that focuses on the physical experience of emotions. It teaches clients to tune in to their body sensations as a way to better understand and process their trauma and joy. It is an effective method for learning to experience emotions through the body, leading to improved self-awareness, regulation of emotions, and better mental and physical health.

Creative Art Therapy

Creative Art Therapy is a powerful form of psychotherapy that facilitates self-expression and exploration of the inner self. Through creative activities like drawing, painting, and sculpture, clients are able to uncover and express emotions and experiences that may be too difficult to express through words. This process of using creative arts to explore the conscious and subconscious workings of the psyche can lead to greater personal insight, self-discovery, and healing.

Eco Therapy

Eco therapy is a type of therapy that takes place in nature. It is a unique form of psychotherapy that engages all five senses and encourages a deeper connection to the earth. By using the natural environment as a therapeutic tool, eco therapy helps you find inner guidance and pathways to healing.

Our Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Isa Reser, LMFT

Isa is the Founder, Clinical Supervisor and Director for The Heart Therapy Center. She specializes in alternative modalities focused on creativity, personal atunement, pleasure and fulfillment. Utilizing trauma informed therapies including EMDR, somatic, art and movement.

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Bree Gwinner, APCC

I work from a relational-attachment lens which means I am most curious about your earliest relationships, how they have informed your nervous system, guide you unconsciously, and keep you stuck in outdated, unfulfilling, and hurtful patterns as an adult. I invite clients to be curious about, and begin to create, a loving relationship with their inner child.

Tori Perreault, AMFT

I believe within each of us is an inner guiding wisdom that is always trying to reach us, which we can use to expand our lives. I seek to create a space for you to slow down, breathe deeper, and reconnect yourself with the root of who you are. I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming and Neurodivergent-Affirming therapist. In my work with children and families,

Hanna C. Peterson, AMFT

As a therapist, I create a safe space to support you on the journey towards healing, transformation, and self-actualization. I have a humanistic-based approach, utilizing Jungian psychology, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic therapy. I embrace the diverse needs of all people, so I will work with you to find the ideal therapeutic modality that resonates most with you.

Sarah Weiler, AMFT

As your therapist, my goal is to foster a safe and affirming space for you to discover, create, and achieve your goals. I typically use ACT, mindfulness-based, and person-centered approaches to therapy, but I practice flexibility in finding the right modality for each person. Our therapeutic journey will value and prioritize all of the unique qualities that make you, you.

Ananda Day Cavalli, AMFT

I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and truly heard. My approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. I draw from attachment, psychodynamic, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to support individuals and couples. Together, we can explore trauma, relationships, and personal goals while working at a pace that feels right for you.

Isa & Bree

Hanna & Tori

Sarah & Ananda

Contact

545 Ocean View Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, USA

831–461-5446

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We offer services based on a sliding scale of $130 - 250/hour depending on household income.
We are credentialed with:
- Medi-Cal/Alliance
- CCAH
- AETNA
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