BE WHO YOU ARE
Hi, I’m Cyndi.
I’m a Santa Cruz-based therapist, offering both in-person and online therapy for individuals residing in California. I provide play therapy for children ages two and up and utilize an integrative approach to therapy with young people, teens, and adults.
My practice is open to all individuals who may be experiencing a range of concerns, however areas in which I have had additional training, experience, and have a passion for include:
I love people and I feel deeply. I’m a question-asker and heartfelt listener, and I find humans to be beautiful and interesting (even if they don’t always feel that way). When I work with individuals in therapy, my hope is that each person feels my care, deep respect, and my genuine interest and curiosity about who they are. When things are difficult, it may not feel possible to see a way out, but if we decide to work together, I'll be holding the hope and trust that things can get better, and I'll be by your side through the process.
I’m a Santa Cruz-based therapist, offering both in-person and online therapy for individuals residing in California. I provide play therapy for children ages two and up and utilize an integrative approach to therapy with young people, teens, and adults.
My practice is open to all individuals who may be experiencing a range of concerns, however areas in which I have had additional training, experience, and have a passion for include:
- helping children, teens, and adults who are experiencing grief and/or loss
- supporting children in play therapy who have experienced trauma
- exploring identity, including gender and/or sexuality
- strengthening parenting skills and supporting parents who are going through a challenging time with their child/children
- utilizing a strengths-based approach to supporting neurodivergent and creative children, teens, and adults, including autistic folks, people with ADHD, Down syndrome, etc.
- exploring the impacts of oppression (transphobia, heterosexism, ableism, fat phobia, racism, etc.)
- living with purpose and in alignment with one’s values
I love people and I feel deeply. I’m a question-asker and heartfelt listener, and I find humans to be beautiful and interesting (even if they don’t always feel that way). When I work with individuals in therapy, my hope is that each person feels my care, deep respect, and my genuine interest and curiosity about who they are. When things are difficult, it may not feel possible to see a way out, but if we decide to work together, I'll be holding the hope and trust that things can get better, and I'll be by your side through the process.