Business Details
16 Years
experience
Experienced Psychotherapy Services in Santa Cruz
Lisa Herendeen, LCSW has been dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's most challenging transitions since 2010. Our practice combines evidence-based therapeutic approaches with compassionate, personalized care to address emotional, relational, and psychological concerns. With over two decades of experience in family therapy and education, we specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma resolution techniques like Brainspotting. Our expertise extends to Emotionally Focused Therapy, attachment theory protocols, and mediation, supporting clients through major life transitions including divorce, parenting challenges, and coping with life-threatening illnesses.We maintain a collaborative, client-centered approach that emphasizes personal growth and positive change. As a licensed clinical social worker in California and New Jersey, we bring both professional credentials and lived experience to our therapeutic practice. Our services include individual therapy, couples counseling, divorce coaching, and co-parenting support, with a particular focus on helping families reorganize during transitional periods. We offer initial 15-minute complimentary consultations to help clients determine if our approach aligns with their needs.
Services
Psychotherapy
Couples Counseling
Divorce Coaching
Attachment Repair
Co-parenting Support
Trauma Resolution
Mindfulness Therapy
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in family therapy and life transitions
- Our practice combines evidence-based techniques with personalized care
- Specialized training in Emotionally Focused Therapy and trauma resolution
- We provide practical co-parenting support and divorce mediation services
- Licensed therapist with dual state credentials in California and New Jersey
Services
Psychotherapy
Individual psychotherapy sessions focus on helping clients address emotional challenges and develop healthier coping mechanisms. Using evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices, we work collaboratively to resolve personal difficulties and promote positive change. Our practice incorporates embodied approaches and trauma resolution techniques to support comprehensive mental health treatment.
Couples Counseling
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy helps partners improve communication and strengthen relationships. We guide couples through understanding relationship patterns and developing healthier interaction styles. Our approach emphasizes creating secure attachments and resolving conflicts constructively to build lasting relationship satisfaction and mutual understanding.
Divorce Coaching
Specialized divorce coaching provides emotional support and practical guidance through the separation process. We help clients navigate legal procedures while maintaining emotional well-being. Our services include co-parenting planning, boundary setting, and mediation support to ensure smoother transitions and healthier post-divorce relationships.
Attachment Repair
Attachment-based therapy addresses relationship challenges stemming from early life experiences. Using techniques like the Ideal Parent Protocol, we help clients develop secure attachment patterns. This approach benefits individuals struggling with relationship difficulties and parents seeking to improve family dynamics through better understanding of attachment needs.
Trauma Resolution
Specialized trauma treatment incorporates Brainspotting and other evidence-based techniques to process traumatic experiences. We help clients address the lasting effects of trauma in a safe therapeutic environment. Our approach focuses on nervous system regulation and developing effective coping strategies for lasting healing and emotional stability.
People
Lisa Herendeen
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisa Herendeen is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and mental health. She specializes in life transitions, relationship counseling, and trauma resolution. Her professional background includes mediation training and experience in both educational and legal system settings.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, Brainspotting for trauma resolution, and Emotionally Focused Therapy for relationship work.
Do you offer divorce mediation services?
Yes, as a trained mediator we help couples reach agreements through collaborative processes that avoid costly court litigation whenever possible.
What experience do you have with family therapy?
With over 20 years of experience in family therapy, we specialize in helping families navigate transitions, improve communication, and develop healthier relationship patterns.
How can therapy help with life transitions?
Our therapy provides practical tools and emotional support to help clients navigate major life changes like divorce, parenting challenges, and coping with illness.
Do you work with parents and children?
Yes, we have extensive experience helping parents develop effective co-parenting strategies and working with families experiencing parent-child relationship difficulties.
What are your credentials?
We are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California and New Jersey with specialized training in trauma resolution, mediation, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
