Therapists in Santa Cruz, for UCSC and year-round residents
$20 average cost per session*
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Find licensed therapists in Santa Cruz, CA
Real openings this week, most insurance accepted. In-person & telehealth.



What to expect
- Some therapists offer a free consult
- Matched in 48 hrs
- Weekly sessions
- 4-week progress check

Insurance & Cost
- In-network
- $20 avg / session*
- HSA / FSA

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- Concerns
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar
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- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorder
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- Marriage & Partnerships
- OCD
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- Postpartum
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- Ages
- Adults
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- ACT
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- CPT
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- EMDR
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- Somatic
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Questions about finding a therapist in Santa Cruz
When the workday is in Silicon Valley, a weekly session can seem to have no room left. Decide whether you want an office near your job or near home, since both are in California and either can work. On Alma, filter by availability, then compare offices in Santa Cruz and Capitola with ones near where you work.
Cities Near Santa Cruz, CA
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Where should I search for a therapist around Santa Cruz?
Offices in Capitola, Soquel, and Scotts Valley serve the same part of the county as those in Santa Cruz, so one of them may be the shorter trip. Search therapists in Santa Cruz by specialty, insurance, and format, then add those towns for more in-person choices. On weeks you stay home, a therapist in Monterey, Fresno, or elsewhere in California can meet you by video.






