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People often choose a therapist of the same race. As a White person, you may have much more in common with a White therapist than a non-White therapist. When you have a choice, working with a therapist who meets your preferences, including race, is essential for the best therapy experience.

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.

Reasons to Choose a Therapist Who is White

It can be challenging for non-White people to understand the things that White people experience every day, and this can lead to inadequate care in some cases. Here are a few other reasons to choose a therapist with a similar racial background:

  • You may be more receptive to therapy and more willing to share your feelings and innermost thoughts if you feel connected to your therapist.
  • Therapists of other races may not be able to pinpoint issues specific to White people.
  • You may find that a therapist of the same race shows more compassion, especially if they have experienced similar things in their own life.
  • Due to racial tension, you may only feel comfortable sharing your struggles with someone of a similar race.
  • You may want a safe space to explore White privilege and how you can unlearn unconscious racism.

Besides race, there are other factors you should consider when looking for a therapist. To learn more, read this article by licensed therapist Justine Soto to discover some considerations when selecting a therapist.

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Lorraine swineford
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You don't need to live with sadness, guilt, or shame. Whether you've had an argument with a loved one that leaves you feeling empty, stuck, and plagued with self-doubt, or your just generally sad or filled with anxiety, there is hope and healing.


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You don't need to live with sadness, guilt, or shame. Whether you've had an argument with a loved one that leaves you feeling empty, stuck, and plagued with self-doubt, or your just generally sad or filled with anxiety, there is hope and healing.

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I am trained as a trauma therapist and also have a specialized training in couple's therapy. I work with families, individuals, couple's and children. My only goal is help you feel better and help you process difficult feelings.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Mild Depression
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
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My approach is collaborative. You are the driver while I help you navigate. I simply hold up a mirror for you to grow more aware of your own patterning.


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My approach is collaborative. You are the driver while I help you navigate. I simply hold up a mirror for you to grow more aware of your own patterning.

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My background in yoga and perinatal care. Allow me to hold space for you that feels warm, inviting and safe.

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  • Attachment Styles
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  • Executive Functioning
  • Fitness Goals
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
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  • Relationship Distress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Weight Management
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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

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  • Adolescent Trauma
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  • Boundaries
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  • Sexual Trauma
  • Suicide loss
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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build insight, understanding, compassion, and resilience by integrating negative experiences and unlock untapped strengths on the path to improve the quality of your life.


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build insight, understanding, compassion, and resilience by integrating negative experiences and unlock untapped strengths on the path to improve the quality of your life.

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I work relationally from a psychodynamic, attachment theory based perspective. We work to build insight around patterns standing in your way.

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  • Attachment Issues
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Career Change
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  • Functional Anxiety
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  • New Parent
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Audrey Jung
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Overcome stuck patterns by leaning into uncomfortable experiences, confronting irrational beliefs, exploring and implementing new skills, and addressing potential triggers and concerns.


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Overcome stuck patterns by leaning into uncomfortable experiences, confronting irrational beliefs, exploring and implementing new skills, and addressing potential triggers and concerns.

Something to know about my approach is:

We begin by developing a therapeutic connection and unpacking reasons for seeking therapy. We intentionally navigate toward values-driven interests by noticing and addressing the real-time thoughts , feelings and behaviors that emerge.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Athletes
  • Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Deafness/Hard of Hearing
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Life Adjustment
  • Married to Law Enforcement Officers
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