Find Crisis Therapists & Counselors in Santa Cruz, CA.

 

At any given time, any of us can experience a major crisis. Crisis moments -- from a sudden loss of a loved one to declining mental health or feeling suicidal -- can drastically affect our lives.

If you’re having a tough time after or during a crisis, you’ll be glad to know that there’s specialized help out there for you. Crisis counselors are available to help you get through this time and find balance again. Whether you are located in downtown Santa Cruz, the suburbs of Santa Cruz, other nearby places such as Campbell, Morgan Hill, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need a Crisis Intervention

Crisis counselors specialize in delivering immediate, short-term mental health care to help you overcome any mental crisis you are dealing with. Here are some signs that you need a crisis intervention:

  • You have had thoughts of harming yourself or someone else.
  • You are experiencing delusions.
  • You’ve stopped completing routine self-care functions.
  • You feel an unmanageable level of stress.
  • Your eating and sleeping habits have changed for the worse.
  • You are using drugs or alcohol in an attempt to heal.
  • You feel depressed, anxious, or angry.
  • You are overcome with grief.
  • You have completely withdrawn from the people and activities you used to enjoy.

If you’re experiencing any of the above symptoms of a mental health crisis, a crisis intervention is in order. And if you’re not sure whether your concern qualifies as an actual crisis, it does - you define it. If you’re interested in how a crisis counselor can help, read the perspective of licensed therapist Veronica Welch about life in the middle of a crisis.

No Crisis is Too Great: Get Back to Life with a Crisis Intervention

A crisis intervention from a licensed crisis counselor may be precisely what you need to get back to normal. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified crisis counselor is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Alexis Lee
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Discuss how to rebuild your future and equip you with the tools to cope with the past and current struggles.


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Discuss how to rebuild your future and equip you with the tools to cope with the past and current struggles.

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I will empower you to be kind to yourself through self-compassion and self-care and remind you that YOU are resilient.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Microaggressions
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Awareness
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Nick Ulrich
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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.


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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.

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I encourage you to be the one to take ownership of the therapeutic process. I allow you to bring up the topics you want to discuss, and then I can help with exploration in identifying themes, connections, and other valuable tidbits of the process.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mindfulness
  • Queer
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
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Yael Shina-Louff
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As each individual comes with a unique set of needs, I understand the importance of providing support at the pace necessary. Each session will cater to your needs, and together we will create realistic goals that will help you thrive with confidence.


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As each individual comes with a unique set of needs, I understand the importance of providing support at the pace necessary. Each session will cater to your needs, and together we will create realistic goals that will help you thrive with confidence.

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I am focused on providing a brave space for individuals to grow. In doing so, I provide an individualized and strengths-based approach where one can build confidence with every step of their personalized journey.

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  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Adjustment
  • Motherhood
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Pregnancy
  • Teenagers
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Girls
  • Teen Parents
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Miranda Dinkins
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tackle life challenges! If you allow me to be a part of your journey, I will be here to support you as your guide & work with you to achieve a life of peace, love, and confidence to take on all of life's challenges in a way that you proudly accept.


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tackle life challenges! If you allow me to be a part of your journey, I will be here to support you as your guide & work with you to achieve a life of peace, love, and confidence to take on all of life's challenges in a way that you proudly accept.

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Each individual deserves a therapeutic approach that is specific to their needs and, even, personality! Building a genuine therapeutic relationship to allow space for laughter and connection while doing the hard work is primary.

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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Black Women
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Teenagers
  • Women
  • Young Women
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Sarah Kwan
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co-create your experience. I will not cure you; I will listen attentively for what is needed and support you with safety and warmth. I will offer you the tools to lead your life with intention, dignity and self-determination.


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co-create your experience. I will not cure you; I will listen attentively for what is needed and support you with safety and warmth. I will offer you the tools to lead your life with intention, dignity and self-determination.

Something to know about my approach is:

Recognizing that we all react out of habit in challenging situations, I offer concrete practices that build the necessary skills to intervene in these habitual reactions, make new choices and live engaged and fulfilling lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Asian and Pacific Islanders
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Birth Trauma
  • Body Image
  • Career
  • Childbirth
  • Co-Parenting
  • Cultural Identity
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • Latinos
  • Mild Depression
  • Motherhood
  • New Parent
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma From Abuse
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