Strength-Based Counseling and Therapy
Telehealth for Santa Cruz and California

As of July 25, 2024, this business has been closed.

(crisis and other support resources are listed below)

A Message for Clients:

I want to express my deep gratitude for allowing me to be a part of your healing journey. Your courage, resilience, and humanity have not only impacted your lives but have also deeply influenced mine. It has been an honor and a privilege to walk alongside you through the challenges and triumphs you’ve faced.

As I embark on this new chapter, I want to reassure you that while my clinical practice has concluded, and this practice website will close down by the end of this year, I will continue my work on the STATE of MIND Radio Show and Podcast. This website and my current email will remain active through the end of the year. Starting in January 2025, you can reach me at the email I use for that my radio work at: [email protected]. Please be mindful that email communication may not be entirely confidential. And please be patient, as I will not monitor this account as closely as I did my private practice email.

I want to thank you once again for your trust and partnership throughout the years. Your resilience and growth inspire me, and I am grateful for the privilege of having been your therapist.

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. I value our connection and welcome any updates or achievements you wish to share in the future.

Wishing you continued strength, healing, and growth,

Debra 

Support Resources

Crisis Support:

If this is a mental health emergency, please dial 988, or you can contact the Santa Cruz County Behavioral Health Center at (831) 600-2800.
◦        National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Dial 988 for access to trained counselors at a suicide crisis center nearest to you, or visit a hospital emergency room.
◦        Trevor Lifeline (LGBTQ): Call 1-866-488-7386 for confidential support.
◦        Veterans Crisis Line: Reach out to 1-800-273-8255 for specialized assistance for veterans.

Insurance Referrals:

Contact your insurance provider for a comprehensive list of therapists within your network. Insurance care managers can offer up-to-date information on providers accepting new patients. If you’re considering telehealth, verify coverage options with your insurance provider.

Therapist Directories:

Explore online therapist directories for a wide range of associations and practitioners. Teletherapy via secure video calls can be an excellent option if local therapists are scarce. Consider utilizing the following resources for therapist searches:

◦      Psychology Today– You can search for any city
◦      Good Therapy – You can search for any city

Santa Cruz County Sliding Scale Counseling:

◦      Family Service Agency (FSA) of the Central Coast offers counseling services catering to diverse backgrounds. FSA provides Medi-Cal, Medicare, and low-cost sliding scale services at their offices in downtown Santa Cruz and Soquel. Contact them at:
Downtown Santa Cruz: 831-423-9444 ext. 200
Soquel: 831-346-6767 ext. 200

◦      Shine a Light Counseling Center provides quality, affordable counseling in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and Monterey. They offer individual, family, couple, and group counseling sessions, including specialized men’s groups. Phone: 831-996-1222

Other Resources:

◦        National Alliance on Mental Illness Santa Cruz Chapter –  The Santa Cruz Chapter offers practical experience, support, education, comfort and understanding to anyone living with mental health challenges or anyone with a family member or loved one with mental health challenges.