Business Details
41 Years
experience
Experienced Marriage & Family Therapist in Aptos, CA
With over 30 years of experience as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and couples navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges. My practice integrates a heart-centered, practical approach with deep spiritual insights, addressing issues such as relationship difficulties, childhood trauma, self-esteem, and life purpose. Holding a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology and dual Master's degrees, I combine advanced academic training with specialized certifications in Process-Oriented Psychology and Gender Reconciliation.My work at Stanford Research Institute and as a private practitioner has honed my ability to create safe, nurturing environments for clients to explore their concerns. I emphasize personalized care, offering sliding-scale fees to ensure accessibility, and maintain a meditation practice that informs my holistic therapeutic approach. My publications and teachings reflect a lifelong commitment to bridging psychology and spirituality, empowering clients to align their lives with their deepest values.
Services
Relationship Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Spiritual Integration
Gender Healing
Stress Management
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of licensed experience in transpersonal psychotherapy
- Specialized training in gender reconciliation and process-oriented psychology
- Personalized sliding-scale fee structure for accessibility
- Integrates spiritual insights with evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Former Stanford Research Institute psychotherapist with organizational development expertise
Associations and certifications
- California Board of Behavioral Sciences (MFT License #21129)
- Process-Oriented Psychology Certification
- Gender Reconciliation Certification
What people say
Understanding and caring
Safe and nurturing environment
Improved communication skills
Deeply transformative experience
Authentic and insightful guidance
Services
Relationship Counseling
Specialized support for relationship challenges, including communication breakdowns and intimacy issues. Helps couples develop conflict resolution skills through personalized sessions. Focuses on creating deeper emotional connections and understanding between partners.
Trauma Recovery
Addresses childhood trauma and abuse through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Combines psychological insights with somatic awareness to process traumatic experiences. Helps clients rebuild self-esteem and establish healthier life patterns.
Spiritual Integration
Guides clients in aligning daily life with spiritual values and purpose. Explores the intersection of psychology and spirituality to enhance personal growth. Supports individuals navigating challenges from dysfunctional spiritual experiences.
Gender Healing
Specialized program addressing gender role conditioning and sexual obsession. Uses certified gender reconciliation techniques to promote authenticity. Helps clients overcome abandonment issues and develop healthier relationship patterns.
Stress Management
Holistic approach to managing stress-related conditions and chronic illness. Integrates mind-body techniques to address physical symptoms caused by psychological factors. Teaches practical coping strategies for improved overall well-being.
People
Alan Strachan, Ph. D
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 30+ years of experience. Holds a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology and specialized certifications in gender reconciliation. Former Stanford Research Institute psychotherapist and published author on psychology-spirituality integration.
Questions
What types of therapy sessions do you offer?
I offer individual therapy sessions (50 minutes) and couples therapy sessions (75 minutes typically). Session length can be adjusted based on specific needs.
Do you accept insurance for therapy sessions?
I provide documentation for out-of-network insurance reimbursement but am not affiliated with any PPO or managed care panels. Clients submit claims directly to their insurance providers.
What is your approach to spiritual integration in therapy?
I help clients align their daily lives with spiritual values through personalized exploration. This includes addressing challenges from dysfunctional spiritual experiences while fostering authentic spiritual growth.
How do you handle payment for your services?
I use a sliding-scale fee structure based on income and financial resources, ranging from $190 to $300 per session to ensure accessibility for all clients.
What areas do you serve?
I practice in Aptos, CA, near Santa Cruz, serving clients throughout the Monterey Bay area with both in-person and phone therapy options.
