Meet Our Expert Team of
Therapists in Santa Cruz and San Jose
Kaila Hattis, MA LMFT
FOUNDER, CEO & THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
From the first session, Kaila brings a warm and welcoming energy to her practice. She understands that entering into therapy can often feel overwhelming. She also acknowledges the courage it takes to come to therapy and begin a journey toward growth and healing.
Jessica Longoria, MA LMFT
CLINICAL DIRECTOR, THERAPIST, & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Jessica brings kindness, humor, and an honest approach to all of her sessions. Jessica offers a safe and caring space to process and grow. She truly believes in a client-centered approach, respecting where each client is at in their healing process. She encourages all to find healthier ways to cope and live a more fulfilled life.
Megan Hernandez, MA AMFT
THERAPIST & DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Megan leads with hope and curiosity to empower her clients to grow into their best selves. She collaborates with clients to understand them as a whole person, not only their problems. Megan believes patience, authenticity, and transparency are essential to building trust and safety in the therapeutic relationship.
Raquel Seeley
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Raquel approaches her role as therapist with the fundamental belief that each and every person is inherently whole, worthy, good enough, and deserving of love and connection. Often, lived experiences, grief, personal or generational traumas, and the systems in which we live cloud this truth, leaving people feeling stuck, numb, angry, or deeply disconnected. As a therapist, her goal is to serve as a mirror and guide in helping individuals return to their own deep inner knowing and aliveness.
Leslie Barrios, MA AMFT
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Leslie approaches all her sessions with warmth, humor, curiosity, and honesty. She provides a secure and trustworthy atmosphere. Leslie collaborates with her clients to identify growth possibilities and set goals.
Samantha Holland
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Samantha has a wealth of experience working with families, children, and individuals. She believes that meaningful change in therapy is rooted in the special relationship between the client and therapist. This is why Samantha places a strong emphasis on building rapport and creating a solid, trusting foundation with each of her clients.
Ryan Schindler, MA AMFT
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Therapy with Ryan is a deep and comprehensive exploration into one’s life that focuses on growth, evolution, insight, awareness, and understanding. Through conscious reflection and a focus on the here-and-now, therapy with Ryan is a space that allows one to unfold and make sense of life’s complexities, resulting in a life and a way of being that feels authentic and meaningful.
Erin Murray, MA LMFT
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Erin meets people with a warm, down-to-earth approach that is relatable and authentic. Her goal is to create an environment where personal exploration feels inviting. Erin is dedicated to helping people understand themselves better, so they navigate their lives and relationships with more ease and confidence.
Emily Behrs, MA LMFT
THERAPIST AND CLINICAL SUPERVISOR AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Emily is a person-centered therapist and believes in the value of seeing a client as a whole person and not as the disorder or issue they wish to heal. Using a holistic and collaborative approach, Emily helps guide clients on their path while meeting them exactly where they are.
Lauren Webb, MA APCC
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Lauren seeks to meet clients where they are by creating a supportive and nurturing space that allows for the client to share their narrative of their life. Lauren sees the foundation of client relationships to be built on trust and non-judgement. Lauren believes individuals all have the ability to reach their full potential and Lauren seeks to guide individuals towards a balanced and holistic approach to wellness goals.
Ariel Grusky-Foley, MA AMFT
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Ariel meets her clients with empathy, curiosity and humor in order to support her clients in delving into their self work and creating an environment where they feel comfortable doing so. She collaborates with clients to discover new skills and techniques to support clients in meeting their goals, processing trauma, and building a deep, authentic understanding of themselves.
Lindsey Locke, MA AMFT
THERAPIST AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Lindsey has a deep-rooted belief that we are hard-wired for healing. And, while that journey may look different for each of us, Lindsey helps clients explore their healing journey with compassion, curiosity, and humor.
Elisa Dakiwag, MA LMFT
THERAPIST & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR AT PACIFIC COAST THERAPY
Elisa brings warmth, humor, and a straightforward approach to all of her sessions. Having specialties in trauma-related disorders and addiction, Elisa isn’t afraid to tackle big challenges with her clients. She offers an especially safe and caring space for this process to happen.
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