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“I believe therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and become curious about what's happening in your life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“Change, healing, and growth won't be easy, but I'll be with you every step of the way as you mindfully build your self-awareness...”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized, with a focus on creating a safe space where clients feel comfortable, supported, and actively involved in their treatment plan.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“Much of my work aims to understand the underlying concerns that are causing stressful situations and maladaptive behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m a warm and compassionate therapist with several years of experience working in mental health. I hold a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply. I take a collaborative approach, tailoring our sessions to your unique needs and goals. My priority is creating a space where you feel supported, seen, and safe to explore whatever comes up.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
“I have over 10 years of experience helping adults and couples in crisis. I am a trauma-informed therapist.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
“Specializing in the unique needs of women navigating infertility, perinatal, and postpartum challenges.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Clients should know that I am passionate about helping people create happier, calmer, and more fulfilling lives. I support clients in understanding what may be holding them back, navigating life transitions and relationship challenges, building confidence, reducing stress, and becoming more connected to their authentic selves.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I create a compassionate and motivating environment where my clients can reach their goals as well as learn effective strategies that can be maintained after therapy.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I believe in the power of meaningful, collaborative conversation. I work tirelessly to empower individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I blend trauma-focused, attachment-based, and strength-based approaches to help you build on the resilience you already have.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
“I am dedicated to helping individuals find clarity and a path forward regardless how overwhelming life's challenges may feel.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
“With over 30 years of experience, I have learned that real change happens when people feel understood, not judged.”
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I believe in the inherent goodness and capacity for growth within each individual. My role is to create a non-judgmental, deeply empathetic, and safe space where you can feel secure enough to share your deepest trauma, secrets, or vulnerabilities...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I've had over 20 years experience in helping people heal from co-dependency, particularly from those with narcissistic behaviors.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I believe in the healing power of laughter and don't take myself too seriously, but I also hold our therapeutic time together sacred.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“My approach is rooted in deep empathy and evidence-based models, but also shaped by my love for nature, art, and the wisdom found in stillness and reflection.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“My approach to treatment is to provide a safe and nurturing space to help you truly explore and process without a sense of shame or fear.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
“I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you notice patterns, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build tools that support real change.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
I am pleased to meet you on your journey of self care and growth! If you have ever felt stuck or overwhelmed, you are not alone. I work with adults navigating life transitions, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma, grief/loss, family conflict, mood regulation, coaching, Christian counseling, cultural and systemic issues to name a few. Some areas I've worked in are healthcare, schools, adoptions, hospice etc. I will create a safe, supportive space as we do the work to obtain the type of life you want and reach your goals.
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“During sessions, my goals is for you to leave with a sense of control and empowerment to manage your stressors.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I have a special passion for supporting women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey that might be struggling with body image issues, caring for a newborn, anxiety, depression, traumatic birth experience, relationship conflicts, and...”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hello and welcome to my page! My name is Donna Angel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I specialize in self love, self compassion, depression, anxiety, body image issues, eating disorders, and mindfulness. It is my passion and joy to work with individuals and families seeking to improve their emotional well-being and live a fulfilling life.
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“My style is warm, direct, practical, grounded and occasionally funny. Therapy with me is a real conversation, not a clinical checklist or a series of quiet nods that leave you wondering.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Together, we will work collaboratively to develop insights, strategies, and coping skills that empower you to lead a more fulfilling and balanced life.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
“She believes that the therapeutic relationship is a fundamental part of the healing process as it provides a safe space for the client to reconnect to their wholeness.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“During treatment, you can expect goals to be set and reassessed and collaboratively created to fit you unique needs.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“As a third culture kid, I had multiple experiences of being foreign, an oddity, and having to find how I could fit in.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I help people with authenticity & warmth. I use approaches that benefit you depending on your specific goals, including CBT, attachment-based therapy, inner child work, EMDR, or a mix of these!”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“Clients can expect to leave their sessions with a clearer understanding of the issues that were talked about and a plan of action on how to tackle current issues.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
“I have extensive knowledge in children/teenager mental health and effective communication work within families.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I create a safe space where you can challenge the conditioning and roles imposed on you by others without your permission.”
Maternal mental health, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Offers free consultationsView profile and book
“I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced specific or prolonged trauma, mental health struggles, navigating healthy relationships...”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
I have been a licensed psychotherapist practicing for 38 years, mostly focusing on treating depression, anxiety disorders and stress management. I work a great deal with couples as well.
Maternal mental health, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
“I specialize in working with diverse populations who have anxiety, depression, relational problems and everyday life stressors.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
“I believe, given a comfortable, nurturing atmosphere and a compassionate therapist, growth is not only possible, it is inevitable.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
“I am a caring, compassionate psychologist, using solution focused therapy, to assist with navigating life challenges.”
Maternal mental health, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists who support maternal mental health in Santa Cruz, CA
Number of therapists serving Santa Cruz, CA
2,899+
Average years in practice
10 years
Top specialties offered
- 100%Maternal mental health
- 98%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 86%Women's issues
Insurances accepted
- 98%Aetna
- 81%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 78%Cigna
- 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 62%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
- 96%English
- 18%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Tagalog
- 1%Mandarin
How they see their clients
- 91%Online only
- 9%In-person or online
Provider gender
- 93%Woman
- 6%Man
License types
- 44%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 30%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 12%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
- 100%Individual therapy
- 43%Family therapy
- 27%Couples therapy
- 20%Child or adolescent therapy
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