Anxiety, Stress & Trauma Therapy for adults in Santa Cruz & across CA
Therapy that heals from the inside, out.
Life doesn’t look or feel like the way you thought it would.
You normally feel like you have it all together, but what has worked for you in the past just isn’t working anymore.
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Avoidance and second guessing yourself are making your world smaller and you feel incapable of change.
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You feel stressed out, exhausted, and have difficulty keeping up with responsibilities even though you are trying your absolute best.
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Patterns in your life and relationships (challenging emotions, numbness, avoidance, people pleasing) are keeping you stuck and you wonder why you respond and feel the way you do.
Hi, I’m CARI.
Welcome, you’re in the right place.
I believe everyone has the capability to overcome life's challenges and I'm here to guide you in discovering and using your strengths to do just that.
Dually trained in nursing and therapy, I offer a unique approach that provides practical, science-based strategies for building a better life.
How I can help
I specialize in therapy for lasting change.
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You will learn skills to activate the calming branch of the nervous system and re-wire your brain to overcome anxiety and thrive. I will equip you with the tools to improve self-confidence, assertive communication and self-compassion to be empowered to live your life your way. Learn more.
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Stress can be good or bad depending on the situation. You will learn how to discern the difference, leverage it in your favor when needed and minimize it when not helpful. In therapy you will learn to work with your brain rather than having it work against you. Learn more.
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Big and small traumatic events can change your nervous system and brain and this is never your fault. Together we will explore the challenges you have faced and work to re-wire your brain for strength, well-being and resilience. Learn more.
Therapy with me is different.
You will…
Learn skills to calm your nervous system and rewire your brain for long lasting change
Understand how to work with your nervous system rather than having it work against you
Understand both the how & why of the way you feel & respond, increasing your resilience
Be supported in a compassionate and motivating space to foster growth & healing
Receive integrative care tailored to your unique needs that incorporates both mental & physical health
How it works
Life is stressful enough, let me simplify starting the therapy process.
Reach Out
I want to make the process of starting therapy as comfortable as possible from our very first connection. To ensure my practice is a good fit for you, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. Click here to schedule your confidential consultation.
Get To Work
Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment. During our weekly sessions, we will explore what matters most to you, while simultaneously building strengths and resiliency for future challenges.
Experience Lasting Change
No matter what brought you into therapy, you’ll gain strengths and skills to overcome future challenges, as well. Enjoy the freedom of feeling confident and competent, no matter what life throws your way.
