Find English-speaking Therapists & Counselors in Santa Cruz, CA.

 

A language barrier can make it impossible to communicate effectively, thwarting your therapy experience from the start. Good communication between you and your therapist is key to success in therapy.

If English is your native language and you feel most comfortable expressing yourself in that language, you should seek therapy from a bilingual therapist or a English-speaking therapist. 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.

Ways a Language Barrier Can Hinder Therapy

Here are several ways that a language barrier can decrease the effectiveness of therapy and counseling:

  • It can cause a misdiagnosis based on an insufficient understanding of your symptoms.
  • Your therapist may misunderstand statements or cultural factors important to your health.
  • Without good communication, you may not fully understand the therapist’s treatment plan.

Due to the above reasons, it’s in your best interest to see a therapist who speaks your native language. We also encourage you to read licensed therapist Meredith Walker’s article to learn about additional things to consider when choosing a therapist.

See a Therapist Who Speaks Your Native Language Today!

Licensed English-speaking therapists are available to get to know you, pinpoint your issues, and create a plan to get you on track toward a happier life. With Mental Health Match, finding a qualified bilingual therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Andrea Gonzalez
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Together we will discover the underlying roots of your anxiety, review and implement coping skills, and process ways of ensuring your ongoing success.


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Together we will discover the underlying roots of your anxiety, review and implement coping skills, and process ways of ensuring your ongoing success.

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My approach is to draw out the inner resources that I believe we all have access to within us, and leverage these resources towards our goals. I believe we are all capable of finding inner knowing, even in the most turbulent of times.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Creatives
  • Life Changes
  • New Job Transition
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Elyce Mandich
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In our sessions, you'll get the opportunity to better understand yourself, your patterns, gain insight, create change, find acceptance, & grow. It's all about empowering you to tell your story on your terms.


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In our sessions, you'll get the opportunity to better understand yourself, your patterns, gain insight, create change, find acceptance, & grow. It's all about empowering you to tell your story on your terms.

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Imagine our therapy sessions as creating a customized playlist where different approaches come together to create the perfect blend for your needs. Alongside traditional talk-therapy, I also incorporate Brainspotting - a powerful body-based approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Boundaries
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Driving Anxiety
  • Family Trauma
  • Friendships
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
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  • Mild Depression
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  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Suicide loss
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Dr. Aleksandra Drecun
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Broad themes clients discuss include personal growth, loving and satisfying relationships, and professional/career development. I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.


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Broad themes clients discuss include personal growth, loving and satisfying relationships, and professional/career development. I specialize in assisting individuals to lead a productive life, a meaningful existence and reach their highest potential.

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As an effective professional, I assist clients in reaching their goals. I empower clients by building upon their strengths. I provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental environment. Each session promotes personal growth and success!

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
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  • Trichotillomania/Hair Pulling
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Jen Siladi
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Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.


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Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.

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It's like an experience elevator. We start with the relationship context of your thoughts, then explore feelings connected to those thoughts, physical sensations you notice, the more vulnerable emotions and we finally get to the unmet needs.

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  • Couples
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Family of Origin
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Premarital Counseling
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  • Working Professionals
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Kristen Anderson
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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.


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We will work on identifying the threads, both painful and joyful, that run through the stories of your life. Once we get a good sense of those contours, we'll start gently tugging apart the threads until the knot doesn't hurt anymore.

Something to know about my approach is:

I often use more skills-based therapies as we begin work together to decrease the frequency and intensity of your symptoms. After you feel more stable, we use more insight-based, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies to create lasting change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
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  • Sexual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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