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Military life comes with unique struggles that can have lasting effects on veterans and their families. The stress of service, war-related trauma, and adjustment coming back to civilian life can all take their toll. Members of the military and their loved ones may develop mental health concerns like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, making life more difficult than it could be.

This is where therapy can help. Whether you are located in downtown Watsonville, the suburbs of Watsonville, other nearby places such as Campbell, Salinas, or anywhere else in California, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Common Issues Military Veterans and Families Face

Here are some of the most prevalent issues facing veterans and military families:

  • Veterans: Combat injuries, addictions to narcotics, alcoholism, difficulties getting reacclimated to the civilian world, mental issues like anxiety and PTSD.
  • Military families: worry and sadness during deployment, concern for the well-being of the military member, financial struggles, a fear of being uprooted, lack of control, mental conditions like depression and anxiety, vicarious trauma.

It’s normal to have difficulty during military service or after exiting the military, and that’s why veteran and military family counseling exists. If you or your family are struggling, we recommend you explore your therapy options.

Seek Veteran/Military Family Counseling Now!

A licensed counselor will work with you and your family to explore and resolve the mental and emotional issues holding you back from enjoying life to its fullest. And Mental Health Match can help you find an experienced therapist in your area. Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Watsonville, CA Veteran and Military Family Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Joshua Perkins
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Address the issues which are preventing you from living the life that you want. We will resolve the symptoms which are causing you distress and learn new ways of coping. Together we will learn to communicate and solve problems.


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Address the issues which are preventing you from living the life that you want. We will resolve the symptoms which are causing you distress and learn new ways of coping. Together we will learn to communicate and solve problems.

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I consider being part of my clients' journeys a privilege. I treat my clients with the utmost respect and care. I work with each client in a unique and pragmatic way. My approach to therapy is collaborative and empowering.

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Sarah Finch
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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.


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Tend to parts of yourself that have been mistreated or left behind by hurtful past experiences.

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I have a strong passion for healing. I believe in the power of restorative relationships, that everyone has the ability to rewrite unhelpful life narratives, the strength to transform their life, and break generational cycles of trauma.

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  • Faith and Spirituality
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  • Grief
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  • Neurodivergence
  • Relationship Trauma
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Work through difficult issues and work to make positive changes in your life or in your relationship. You deserve to be happy. Asking for help to achieve that is courageous.

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No two people are exactly the same so, therefore, no two therapeutic experiences are exactly the same. While I take a person centered approach with all of my clients, I customize the rest of the therapy to each individual client’s needs.

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Stephanie Gonzales
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Help you understand your feelings and your experiences, help you heal from your past and manage the present, help you see how their thoughts, good or bad, impact how they feel and what they do. We will create goals focused on your unique situation.


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Help you understand your feelings and your experiences, help you heal from your past and manage the present, help you see how their thoughts, good or bad, impact how they feel and what they do. We will create goals focused on your unique situation.

Something to know about my approach is:

My clients report feeling relieved to finally have a safe space to work through difficult feelings. I am responsive and engaged and provide feedback when needed. I don't leave my clients wondering what I am thinking.

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Kara Kornher
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Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences, develop coping strategies, foster healthier relationships, and work towards personal growth and fulfillment.

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During sessions, you'll experience a safe space to explore, addressing concerns and fostering growth with empathy and guidance. Feel supported and empowered on your healing journey.

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  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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