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.

Our team of EMDR-certified therapists and associates provides expert, collaborative trauma and specialized care. We utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you heal from past experiences, offering a range of experience levels to match your unique needs, budget, and clinical preferences.

Move Locally: Leverage the Santa Cruz geography. Take a 20-minute walk along West Cliff Drive to boost mood and cardiovascular health simultaneously. Fresh Produce Integration: Visit the Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market to pick up fresh, seasonal produce. Make a concrete goal to include one of these fresh vegetables with both lunch and dinner. Circadian Reset: Step outside your door and view natural daylight for 10-15 minutes every morning to regulate your dopamine and cortisol levels, which promotes deeper, more restorative sleep. Tech Boundaries: Set a hard 90-minute "wind-down" alarm every evening. Put your phone in another room and use that time to stretch, read a book, or journal to unload mental tension before bed.

Schedule a meet & greet today with one of our therapists. We offer a wide range of evidence-based care and counseling services for individuals, couples, and families. Whether in person or via telehealth, our compassionate team is ready to support your goals. Getting started with therapy is the first step toward positive change. Our diverse network of licensed providers and associates will help you match with the right counselor to fit your specific needs, insurance, and availability. Click the image to link directly to the Request Form.

At THTC, we believe that healing happens in connection. Our Clinical Associate and Internship Program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of highly skilled Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs/AMFTs) and professional counselors. Under the direct mentorship of Isa Reser, the Founder, Clinical Supervisor and Director for The Heart Therapy Center, our associates gain hands-on, real-world experience serving individuals, couples, and families. We provide a collaborative, growth-focused environment where trainees refine their systemic approach, engage in robust weekly supervision, and actively bridge the gap between academic theory and community mental health. Click the image to link to our Internship page.